Exciting news: I've written a book – and it's available for pre-order today! Visit to pre-order. “The Other Side of Change” is a deep dive into how we find meaning and opportunity in the tumult of change.

Jessica Slice spent years working towards trying to like herself, but after experiencing a sudden health crisis, she was forced to put that work on indefinite pause. On today’s episode: who we can become when we let go of society’s standards of goodness🎧

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Reflecting on my conversation with @DrJudithJoseph and the idea of "pathological productivity.". I always optimize my time in an effort to be as productive as possible. And yet…it never feels like I’m getting enough done. Can anyone else relate?

Turns out, putting our phones down and eating our lunch in peace actually makes us happier. Who knew?😅. 🎧 Hear more in my conversation with @DrJudithJoseph about reclaiming joy, on the latest episode of A Slight Change of Plans:

On today’s A Slight Change of Plans episode: the masks we wear to hide how we feel inside. Hear more of my conversation with psychiatrist @drjudithjoseph wherever you get your podcasts🎧

🎧 For more stories about navigating change, listen to 𝘈 𝘚𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 — free wherever you get your podcasts.

When I suddenly couldn’t play the violin anymore, I felt stuck. The violin had defined me for so long – without it, who was I?. This is known as “identity paralysis.” It happens to a lot of us when we face the unexpected and are forced to rethink who we are.

Illustrations credit🎨: Sandrine Martin.

My recent conversation with @SahilBloom for A Slight Change of Plans served as a powerful reminder for me that sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pause, and ask ourselves if the life we’re building is the one we truly want. 🎧Listen now!:

This might be one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves. “What’s the difference between what I 𝘴𝘢𝘺 my priorities are, and what my daily actions 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 reflect?”. 🎧 Catch the full convo w/ @SahilBloom:

📈 @SahilBloom found career success after spending years in the financial industry, but was the life he was building actually what he wanted? Today on the show, Sahil talks hitting pause on the rat race and defining success on your own terms:

This story gets at the heart of what fascinates me most about how unexpected life changes. For most climbers, losing a finger is unimaginable – a death sentence for their participation in the sport. But not for @tommycaldwell1 . 🎧 Hear the full story:

Imposter syndrome: Is it actually a problem?. Turns out that there is not only no consistent downside to it, but a lot of upside. Many of us could benefit from a little imposter syndrome every now & then. 😉. Really enjoyed this conversation with @jacindaardern!

⛰️This conversation with @tommycaldwell first aired in 2021. It is a companion episode to the one we ran last week with Beth Rodden. Same “Slight Change of Plans”, but two wildly different reactions to being held captive in Kyrgyzstan. Listen now:

When I was a kid, I thought I knew how my life would unfold – until one unexpected moment changed everything. That single moment led me to create my podcast, A Slight Change of Plans. 🎧 Listen for free, wherever you get your podcasts:

Professional rock climber @bethrodden built her life on mental toughness. But when she was kidnapped on a climbing expedition in Kyrgyzstan, she had to confront the limits of that mindset. Hear Beth's full story on A Slight Change of Plans:

The next time you're feeling daunted at the outset of a big change, remember that you will actually be a different person on the other side of it. #EndOfHistoryIllusion

In my latest free newsletter, I discuss happiness (with research by @slyubomirsky) and how we can think differently about it. 💫 Read the full post here:

Loneliness is a self-perpetuating state of mind that inhibits our ability to connect with others & makes us feel unworthy. One powerful antidote? Acts of service. By helping others, we can restore our sense of worth and instantly connect to those around us.

Last week, I shared insights from @zakijam about avoiding emotional burnout. In this week's newsletter, we dive deeper into the 3 types of empathy – and 3 takeaways that will help us all manage our emotional health during these tumultuous times. 🫂. ✉️

On the heels of Mother’s Day, I can’t stop thinking about this quote from Dr. Becky @goodinside. I've shared it with so many of my friends with kids. Whether you had a great day or a terrible one, I hope her message helps you in some way ❤️.🎧 Full episode