Pushkin. Hey, it's Maya. We're back next Monday, June fifth, with a brand new season of a slight Change of Plans. As always, we'll hear personal stories of change from people who face the unexpected.
I was really angry, I said heart cancer. Nobody gets heart cancer?
Kidding?
Is that even a thing? We'll also hear from experts who teach us how we can live happier, healthier lives, like world debate champion Boso, who helps me rediscover the power of a good disagreement.
I experience disagreement as a kind of closeness, and that means sometimes being in touch with yourself, being in touch with others, with the world around you at such proximity that it could.
Hurt Psychologist Kristin Nephini. Thus some myths about self compassion, like the idea that self criticism is more motivating.
Our sense of self kind of gets absorbed by the shame. It's like we disappear self. Compassion is actually what motivates you to try to correct the behavior.
And then we'll hear from a pioneer in meditation research, doctor Richie Davidson, who explains how the practice can change our brains and why It doesn't require a special cushion or dedicated time.
Here's the thing. You don't need to take any time out of your day. You can do this while you're engaged in other activities of daily living, like taking out the garbage or doing your dishes, or commuting or whatever.
It is.
Okay, that is the most compelling pitch I've ever heard, so thank you, and this is a fun one. You'll also hear a story from someone who makes his living as a professional pizza enthusiast. He tells me how he got his start.
When you're going to pitch a business to somebody, you clean up and dress nice. I was not in that mode. I was living on a boat. I probably hadn't showered. I'm sure I was wearing a sweater with holes in it. I never would have said yes to myself.
I can't wait to share these conversations with you. In the meantime, you can follow me on Instagram at doctor Maya Schunker for a behind the scenes look at the show. See you next week.