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Identity and Discovery

Maya shares her profound journey of self-discovery after losing her identity as a violinist, delving into cognitive science concepts like identity foreclosure and the transformative power of understanding one's true self.

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Cognitive Scientist Dr. Maya Shankar on the Power of Change and Habit Formation
Related Questions
- Is the problem that we tie too much of our self-worth to aspects of our identity, such that when we lose them, we experience identity paralysis, as discussed in the episode Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Identity Beyond Labels?