Michael Pollan Changes His Mind
Last week, Maya talked to author Michael Pollan about his newest book, “A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness.” He says that the seeds for this book were planted by his exploration of psychede...
7 Huhti 38min
Michael Pollan on the Mind-Blowing Idea of Consciousness
Bestselling author and journalist Michael Pollan has reshaped our understanding of everything from food to psychedelics. Now, he’s taking on a subject that has stumped thinkers for thousands of years:...
31 Maalis 49min
Some Life Advice from “The Moth”
What do telenovelas, situationships, and card games have in common? All can be sources of unexpected life lessons. This week, we’re sharing an episode of the podcast “The Moth” that’s all about advice...
24 Maalis 51min
“I Felt Like an Alien Impersonating Myself”
In 2024, science journalist Rachel E. Gross had a stroke. Her recovery mostly followed the path doctors predicted, but there were also some strange, ongoing glitches that she couldn’t explain. So Rach...
17 Maalis 37min
The Cost of Being the Strong One
In honor of International Women’s Month, Maya is revisiting a conversation with Christy Warren—a former firefighter and paramedic who spent decades showing up for people on some of the worst days of t...
10 Maalis 44min
Finding Satisfaction in a World of Endless Choice
Social Psychologist Barry Schwartz is an expert on decision making. His new book, (00:01:48) “Choose Wisely,” explores how the very tools we rely on to make “good” decisions can steer us wrong — and w...
3 Maalis 29min
Brené Brown and Maya Talk “Heated Rivalry,” Mental Spirals, and Moral Beauty
For years, Brené Brown’s research has shaped how millions of us understand concepts like shame, vulnerability, and resilience. So, as Maya prepared to launch her new book, The Other Side of Change, th...
25 Helmi 42min
The Invisible Weight of Olympic Gold
The Winter Olympics are in full swing, and for the athletes competing, the Games are as much a mental challenge as they are a physical one. Not long ago, Maya sat down with five-time Olympic gold meda...
17 Helmi 34min
