#173 The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, with Dr Ethan Kross
CAUTION ADVISED: Themes of an adult nature.\nDo you have a voice inside your head? For most of us, the answer is a resounding \u2018yes\u2019. And we often turn to this voice for guidance, ideas and wisdom. But sometimes this voice can lead us down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk and endless rumination. So, is it possible to take back control and harness the power of this so called \u2018inner chatter\u2019? This is the question the award-winning psychologist and guest on today\u2019s podcast, Dr Ethan Kross set out to answer 20 years ago, when he began to study the conversations that we have with ourselves.\nIn his brand-new book, Chatter: The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, Ethan combines groundbreaking research with real life examples to illustrate how our inner voice controls our life. The language we use about ourselves, he says can be incredibly powerful. Yes, there is negative self-talk. But that same voice can also help us innovate, problem, solve, fantasize, rationalize, and in many ways, help us to shape our identity. It's our inner voice that makes us unique as humans, so rather than silencing the chatter, we need to learn how to harness it.\nIf this all sounds intriguing, but too good to be true, rest assured, this conversation is packed with super-practical advice. You\u2019ll find out:\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why it's not always good to talk\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0That sometimes \u2018in the moment\u2019 is not the best place to be\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0What distance self-talk is and how it can help us\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0How to harness the placebo effect\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0How to support others through their chatter\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0When social media is helpful, and when it's not\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0How rituals and awe create control and perspective\n\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0Why you might want to consider putting together your own \u2018board of advisors\u2019\nThis episode really is full of actionable tips that will help you redirect your inner chatter away from rumination and self-criticism towards reflection and self-improvement. I think this is a powerful conversation and I hope you enjoy listening.\xa0\nShow notes available at\xa0https://drchatterjee.com/173\nFollow me on\xa0instagram.com/drchatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0facebook.com/DrChatterjee/\nFollow me on\xa0twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk\nDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.