Dr. Maya Shankar is a cognitive scientist, Former Senior Advisor for the Obama Administration, Senior Director of Behavioral Scientist and host of the award-winning podcast, A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar. Dr. Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are, and who we become, in the face of a big change. Shankar speaks with people who have extraordinary stories of change, from celebrities, real-life inspirations, and science experts. A Slight Change of Plans with Maya Shankar was named Apple Podcasts Best Show of the Year 2021.