Appears On
Episode Appearances
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 22, 2026
How To Increase Performance By Working At Your Edge -- Plus A Quick Hack For When Panic or Anxiety Swells
“University of Michigan researcher on inner chatter and self-talk; studied third-person self-reference effects”
Life Kit · Feb 17, 2026
How to 'shift' your emotions
“Psychology professor at University of Michigan and author of 'Shift'; primary expert discussing emotion regulation research and techniques”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 28, 2026
How to Regulate Your Emotions and Mental Chatter When Bad Things Happen | Maya Shankar
“Researcher who studies psychological distancing and third-person self-talk effectiveness”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Jan 26, 2026
A Counterintuitive Strategy for Sharper Decision-Making, Stronger Performance, and a More Meaningful Life. | Daniel Pink
“Demonstrated effectiveness of self-distancing and third-person self-talk for emotional regulation and decision-making”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Jan 15, 2026
Cognitive Scientist Maya Shankar On Navigating Unexpected Life Changes, The Neuroscience Of Identity, & How To Unlock Your Next Self
“Researcher; developed psychological distancing techniques including observer perspective and self-coaching approaches”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 22, 2025
Best of 2025 (Part One): Conversations That Shaped Us
“Psychologist and researcher on emotion regulation and shifting default emotional response patterns”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Dec 15, 2025
How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
“Psychology professor at University of Michigan; research shows acknowledging negative thoughts creates distance from them.”
Hidden Brain · Sep 15, 2025
It's Not My Fault!
“Conducted research on perspective-taking and psychological distancing for behavior change”