Dr. Maya Shankar: Find the Asset in your Defect

Dr. Mayim Bialik
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Chapters & Sections (122)

0:02 Personal Story and Inspiration chapter
3:09 Introduction and Guest Introduction chapter 2
3:09 Maya Shunker's Background and Accomplishments
4:11 Dr. Maya Shunker's Education and Career
5:14 Parent's Background and Family Dynamics chapter 1
5:14 Welcome and Conversation Introduction
6:46 Early Life in Connecticut chapter
8:19 Childhood Experiences and Cultural Identity chapter
9:54 Childhood Experiences and Influences chapter 2
9:54 Desire to Fit In and Be Like Others
10:24 Cultural Influences and Stereotypes
10:55 Reflections on Love and Passion chapter 3
10:55 Contrasting Love for Violin with Other Interests
11:26 Dreams and Ambitions for a Career in Music
12:28 Supportive Mother and Auditioning for Juilliard
12:59 The Power of Emotional Connection in Music chapter 4
12:59 Personal Experience and Passion for Teaching Piano
13:31 Exceptional Musical Ability in Children
14:02 Observations on Music and Emotion
15:06 Unconventional Learning Approach and Emotional Focus
16:08 Childhood Influences on Musical Pursuits chapter 5
16:08 Balancing Technical and Emotional Aspects of Music
16:38 Parental Expectations and Support for Diverse Interests
17:11 Finding Validation through Artistic Expression
17:42 Comparing Personal Experience to Immigrant Family Dynamics
18:46 Personal Endorsement of Helix Mattress and Sleep Experience
19:18 Mental Health Stigma and Online Therapy chapter 4
19:18 Breaking Down Mental Health Stigma and Importance of Self-Care
19:49 Better Help Online Therapy and Its Benefits
20:23 Technical Prowess Limiting Emotional Expression
20:54 Personal Experience with Violin and Technical Training
22:26 Emotional Expression and Technical Limitations chapter 3
22:26 The Importance of Emotional Expression in Music
23:59 Variability in Brain Function and Creativity
25:03 The Relationship Between Emotional Capacity and Technical Faculties
25:34 The Significance of Fingering in Music chapter 5
25:34 The Influence of Perlman and the Study Experience
26:05 Childhood and Teenage Years Directed Towards Music Career
26:35 The Turning Point of Injury and Loss of Confidence
27:06 The Impact of Injury on Music Career and Life
27:37 The Details of the Injury and Its Consequences
28:38 Injury and its Impact on Career chapter 3
28:38 Initial Reaction to Injury and Lack of Preparation
29:09 Emotional Struggle with Cancelled Concerts
30:12 Self-Blame and Frustration
31:47 Career Ambition and Crisis chapter 3
31:47 Feeling Ambushed and Losing Motivation
32:17 Parental Support and Perspective
32:47 Dad's Advice on Prioritizing and Self-Reflection
34:51 Considering a Career Change chapter 3
34:51 Pivoting in Life and Career Choices
35:22 The Importance of Following One's Passion
36:54 Product Endorsements and Personal Experience
37:57 Introduction to Rothys and Personal Story chapter 1
37:57 Gifts for People and Rothys Promotion
38:29 Pivot into Neuroscience and Cognitive Branch chapter 4
38:29 Despondent Summer and Discovery of Neuroscience Book
38:59 Complexity of Cognitive Machinery and Language
39:30 Intrigue with the Human Brain and Thesis Interest
40:02 Monkey Lab Experience and Senior Thesis Completion
41:04 Background in Visual Perception and Multi-Sensory Perception chapter 2
41:04 Initial Interest in Studying Humans and Multi-Sensory Perception
41:35 Realization of Interplay Between Senses and Decision Making Research
42:06 Transition to Cognitive Neuroscience and Decision Making Research chapter 2
42:06 Influence of Behavioral Economics on Decision Making Research
43:09 Losing Interest in Academia and Transition to Politics
44:12 Struggling with Academic Identity and Seeking Guidance chapter 3
44:12 Feeling Unprepared for Academia and Seeking Alternative Paths
44:42 Inspiration from Real-World Applications of Behavioral Science
45:13 Securing a Job Opportunity through Cold Emails and Networking
46:46 Forced Entry into White House and Early Career chapter 1
46:46 Preparing for an Interview and Overcoming Self-Doubt
50:25 Validation and Establishment of Social and Behavioral Sciences Team chapter 3
50:25 Validation by President Obama and Signing of Executive Order
51:26 Bipartisanship and Non-Partisan Government Work
51:58 Importance of Human Behavior in Policy Making
53:32 The Impact of Language on Behavior and Identity chapter 5
53:32 Using Forward-Looking Language to Promote Positive Behavior
54:04 The Power of Positive Labels and Their Impact on Decision-Making
54:34 The Effectiveness of Reminders in Influencing Behavior
55:36 The Intersection of Language and Interpretation in Interpersonal Relationships
56:07 Applying Neuroscience to Improve Communication in Various Settings
56:38 Identity, Change, and Self-Perception chapter 4
56:38 The Relationship Between Identity and Change
57:42 The Complexity of Human Identity
58:12 Language and Communication in Shaping Identity
59:14 The Impact of Internal Monologue on Mental Health
59:44 The Power of Referencing Oneself in the Third Person chapter 5
59:44 Using Third-Person Perspective to Diagnose Problems and Gain Distance
1:00:15 The Psychological Impact of Giving Advice to a Friend vs. Oneself
1:00:45 Studies on How We Speak to Ourselves and the Fly on the Wall Perspective
1:01:15 Malala's Experience with Reframing Her Thoughts in the Third Person
1:01:48 The Difficulty of Making Decisions for One's Own Benefit vs. Immediate Gain
1:02:49 Behavioral Science and Population Health chapter 3
1:02:49 Temptation Bundling and Personal Experience
1:03:22 Applying Temptation Bundling in Daily Life
1:04:01 Transformative Effect of Temptation Bundling
1:05:57 Anxiety, Depression, and Emotional Management chapter 5
1:05:57 Desire to Overcome Anxiety and Find Impact in Life
1:06:29 Changing Relationship with Depression, Anxiety, and Inner Narrative
1:07:00 Managing Racing Thoughts and Emotional Overload
1:07:31 Mental Health as a Result of Lifestyle and Emotional Management
1:08:33 Finding the Asset in Defects and Emotional Regulation
1:09:05 Communication Breakdowns and Problem-Solving chapter 4
1:09:05 Preventing Miscommunications and Finding Solutions
1:09:36 Managing Anxiety and Energy
1:10:08 The Importance of Present-Mindedness
1:11:09 Challenging the Idea of Constant Presence
1:12:12 Navigating Regret, Shame, and Rumination chapter 5
1:12:12 The Fine Line Between Reflection and Rumination
1:12:44 Exploring Options and Avoiding Paralysis
1:13:15 Meta Anxiety and the Natural Human Tendency to Think About the Past or Future
1:13:45 Questioning the Virtue of Spending More Time in the Present
1:14:47 The Importance of Purposeful Reflection and Creative Freedom
1:15:18 Creating a Safe Space for the Past and Future chapter 4
1:15:18 The Power of Human Innovation and Reflection
1:15:48 Personal Insights and Impressions
1:16:19 Fascinating Life Stories and Unasked Questions
1:16:50 Curiosity about Others' Lives and Experiences
1:18:21 Self-Sabotage and Relationship Dynamics chapter 2
1:18:21 Understanding Self-Sabotage in Healthy Relationships
1:19:54 Cracks in the Foundation and Relationship Maintenance

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