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The Devastation of Things Going Exactly to Plan
Season 1 Episode 51
Writer Kelly Corrigan always wanted a family. She craved the closeness and familiarity of a strong parent-child relationship. When her daughters were…
3 years, 2 months ago
How to Build Empathy and Avoid Burnout
Season 1 Episode 50
For a long time, scientists believed our capacity for empathy remains more or less fixed throughout our lives. But research by Jamil Zaki, a psycholo…
3 years, 2 months ago
A Science Journalist Tries to Hack Heartbreak
Season 1 Episode 49
Science writer Florence Williams felt blindsided when her twenty-five-year marriage unexpectedly fell apart. The heartbreak opened her up to a whole …
3 years, 2 months ago
Stick to your Goals with Dr. Maya Shankar on Slate's How To! Podcast
Season 1
It's only March and we're already starting to veer off track with our resolutions for the year. Don't worry! 90% of people fail to reach their goals …
3 years, 2 months ago
You Have More Influence Than You Think
Season 1 Episode 48
Influence is often seen as a skill we have to cultivate, a charismatic quality leveraged by select leaders, business people, and successful social me…
3 years, 2 months ago
Hasan Minhaj is Trying Not to Care If You Like Him
Season 1 Episode 47
Lately, comedian Hasan Minhaj is taking a second look at his motives for performing. Hasan was initially drawn to comedy because it allowed him to ho…
3 years, 3 months ago
Can Stress Be Helpful?
Season 1 Episode 46
We’re all familiar with the ways that stress can make us feel bad. But professor and stress expert Modupe Akinola argues that a simple change in our …
3 years, 3 months ago
Coming Soon: Stories about Heartbreak, Empathy, Stress, and Much More!
Season 1
A Slight Change of Plans returns February 20, with new personal stories of change, including an interview with comedian Hasan Minhaj about the pitfal…
3 years, 3 months ago
Made, Not Born: How Grit Helps Us Change
Season 1
When it comes to reaching our big goals, focusing too much on natural ability can be counterproductive because it’s something we can’t change. Instea…
3 years, 4 months ago
Changing Your Mind with Adam Grant
Season 1
One thing that can hold us back from becoming better versions of ourselves is when we stubbornly cling to old beliefs and ways of thinking. So, for t…
3 years, 4 months ago