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Cognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! Today is all about the impact that big changes can have on our self-identity. We’ll explore why we’re so attached to the labels we give ourselves and that other people give …

Cognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar is guest-hosting all week! Dr. Shankar hosts “A Slight Change of Plans,” a podcast all about who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Over the next several episodes, …

Sam explains how sensory awareness can affect our perception. For example, a cup of hot tea can evoke feelings of warmth and kindness, and help us feel more at ease. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow …

Studies show that greeting our shortcomings with self-compassion has proven to be more effective than being critical. When we speak to ourselves as a supportive friend, we greet our mistakes with a deep sense of safety and acceptance, feeling empowered …

It’s hard sometimes to relate to each other, especially when there’s a big age and experience gap. But finding words to express how we feel can open the doors to understanding ourselves and the people around us. If you’d like …

Sam talks about how her relationship to music has changed over the years, and how mindfulness can help us step back from the emotional reactivity that music can spark. This means we can still enjoy our favorite songs without overwhelming …

It’s important to recognize the little things in life that bring us joy as it gives us the vital energy we need to do good in the world. We can find pleasure when we see a beautiful flower, drink a …

Uncertainty can make us uncomfortable, so we often try to predict the future. But there can be beauty and even relief when we don’t know what’s going to happen. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her …

Empathy and compassion are words that are closely linked, but often misunderstood. Sam breaks down these terms today, and shares some insight on how to draw boundaries while extending empathy and compassion to others. If you’d like to connect with …

Rocking your body rhythmically and syncing the movement to your breath activates the parasympathetic nervous system, putting us into “rest and digest” mode. If you’d like to connect with Sam, you can follow her on Instagram at @anchored_sam Learn more …