When Panic Takes Over – And How to Break Free

Amazon editors just chose Maya’s new book, “The Other Side of Change,” as one of the Best Books of 2026 So Far! To celebrate, we’re sharing a chapter from the audiobook with you today. Journalist Matt Gutman spent years reporting live from high-pressure situations all over the world. Calm and collected on camera, he was privately dealing with panic attacks behind the scenes. Then, after an on-air mistake jeopardized his livelihood, Matt fell into a seemingly endless cycle of negative thoughts. Order “The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans” at changewithmaya.com/book, or wherever you like to buy books. If you’ve already read “The Other Side of Change,” leave a quick review here: Check out some of Maya’s favorite episodes of “A Slight Change of Plans” here. A Black Musician Takes on the KKK 1. - Daryl Davis ( Spotify 2. ) ( Apple 3. ) Wired for Change 4. - John Elder Robinson ( Spotify 5. ) ( Apple 6. ) 7. “ Grieving the Man I Thought My Husband Was 8. ” - Susan Messing ( Spotify 9. ) ( Apple 10. ) A Theranos Whistleblower 11. - Erica Cheung ( Spotify 12. ) ( Apple 13. ) The Science of Regret 14. - Daniel Pink ( Spotify 15. ) ( Apple 16. ) The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends 17. - Marisa Franco ( Spotify 18. ) ( Apple 19. ) How Awe Transforms Us 20. - Dacher Keltner ( Spotify 21. ) ( Apple 22. ) Brené Brown on Our Flawed, Imperfect Selves 23. - Brené Brown ( Spotify 24. ) ( Apple 25. ) Looking for more? Explore six years of inspiring stories of change and science-backed insights for a happier, healthier life here.

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