When we have these really big life changes, these big milestones,

like we move to another town, or we buy a home for the first time,

or we get married, or we have kids, or we take a new job,

those moments in time can serve as breaks from our past

and all the habits that we used to have.

In many ways, we can take on a new identity in this new role.

Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose, the number one health podcast in the world,

thanks to each and every single one of you for learning, listening,

and growing with us every single week.

Now, you know that I'm always trying to find new minds, new people,

thought leaders who have insights that can help me learn,

listen and grow, and then I want to share that with you.

And today's guest, when I first read about her, I was blown away immediately,

and I knew I had to have her in the studio for this conversation,

and so we finally are here.

She came all the way, she's with us in person,

I'm talking about none other than Maya Shankar.

Now, for those of you that don't know, she's the senior director of Behavioral Economics at Google,

and is the creator, host, and executive producer of the podcast,

a slight change of plans, where she interviews,

fascinating guests that I can't wait to talk to her about.

She previously served as a senior advisor in the Obama White House,

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