Episode
#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
1:22:30
Published: Mon May 23 2022
Description
Ethan Kross is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind, a Professor at the University of Michigan’s Psychology Department and Director of the Emotion & Self Control Laboratory. There will be one voice with us throughout our lives, the one that exists inside of our head. So we'd better make friends with it. Improving self-talk and creating a nicer inner-monologue is something that everyone could benefit from and thankfully that's been Ethan's life's work. Expect to learn why we have an inner voice at all, how our age and gender influences mental chatter, whether it's possible to quieten the mind, the most effective strategies for dealing with negative self-talk, how to be more objective and less lost in thought, the relationship between language and quality of life and much more... Sponsors: Join the Modern Wisdom Community to connect with me & other listeners - https://modernwisdom.locals.com/ Get 2 weeks free access to Wondrium by going to https://www.wondrium.com/modernwisdom (discount automatically applied) Get 15% discount on Craftd London’s jewellery at https://bit.ly/cdwisdom (use code MW15) Get 15% discount on Upgraded Formulas Test Kit at https://upgradedformulas.com/ (use code: MW15) Extra Stuff: Buy Chatter - https://amzn.to/3yNDbaJ Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/
Chapters
This podcast delves into the science behind why we have an inner voice, and provides strategies for managing negative self-talk and becoming more objective.
00:00 - 02:24 (02:24)
Summary
This podcast delves into the science behind why we have an inner voice, and provides strategies for managing negative self-talk and becoming more objective. Featuring collaborations with The Great Courses Plus, Magellan, and Intelligence Square, Wunderium offers audio and video courses on hundreds of topics taught by experts.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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This episode explores the concept of our inner voice and how we use it to reflect on our lives and to plan and prepare for certain situations like job interviews.
02:24 - 09:08 (06:43)
Summary
This episode explores the concept of our inner voice and how we use it to reflect on our lives and to plan and prepare for certain situations like job interviews.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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The inner voice can serve different purposes in our lives.
09:08 - 18:35 (09:26)
Summary
The inner voice can serve different purposes in our lives. On one hand, it can be a source of motivation and guidance. On the other hand, it can turn into negative self-talk and an inner critic that undermines our wellbeing and relationships.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Thinking about emotions in a second language can help us have a more objective view towards them.
18:35 - 26:52 (08:17)
Summary
Thinking about emotions in a second language can help us have a more objective view towards them. Furthermore, different languages can engender different thought patterns and perceptions of the world.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Jonnie Penn talks about how consciousness and identity work together, and how committing to a certain position makes sense evolutionarily.
26:52 - 31:38 (04:45)
Summary
Jonnie Penn talks about how consciousness and identity work together, and how committing to a certain position makes sense evolutionarily. He also discusses transparency and the odd cascade of thoughts triggered by thoughts.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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In this episode, the host explores the concept of inner chatter and discusses how to manage it to achieve success in different aspects of life.
31:38 - 40:05 (08:27)
Summary
In this episode, the host explores the concept of inner chatter and discusses how to manage it to achieve success in different aspects of life. He touches on tools and techniques one can utilize to deal with their inner critic and indulge in productive thinking.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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This episode discusses the inner voice and its role in the human experience, exploring the research around people who don't have an inner voice due to brain trauma or genetic mutations.
40:05 - 44:27 (04:21)
Summary
This episode discusses the inner voice and its role in the human experience, exploring the research around people who don't have an inner voice due to brain trauma or genetic mutations. It also examines the different types of inner voices that people can have.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Retraining language and communication after a left hemisphere stroke is easier than overcoming the lack of empathy and emotion from those around them.
44:27 - 53:21 (08:53)
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Retraining language and communication after a left hemisphere stroke is easier than overcoming the lack of empathy and emotion from those around them. People are better at giving advice to others than themselves when dealing with something emotional.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Taking a step back and looking at a problem from a different point of view can change the trajectory of its solution.
53:21 - 58:16 (04:54)
Summary
Taking a step back and looking at a problem from a different point of view can change the trajectory of its solution. The habituation of experiencing something multiple times can desensitize us to its impact, which is why breaking from the routine and seeking an outside perspective can be valuable.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Psychotherapist Adam Lane-Smith explains the different languages used by men and women when addressing their problems, with women seeking validation while men want solutions.
58:16 - 1:05:56 (07:40)
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Psychotherapist Adam Lane-Smith explains the different languages used by men and women when addressing their problems, with women seeking validation while men want solutions. He also touches on the treatment of depression in both genders, where women seek comfort and men require a sense of purpose.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Green spaces provide a sense of order and control, which can help reduce the effects of chatter and stress.
1:05:57 - 1:13:00 (07:03)
Summary
Green spaces provide a sense of order and control, which can help reduce the effects of chatter and stress. However, they should not be considered a one-size-fits-all solution for mental health.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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The crisscrossing pattern of tree branches has a restorative effect on our brain, unlike the straight lines of man-made structures.
1:13:00 - 1:21:05 (08:05)
Summary
The crisscrossing pattern of tree branches has a restorative effect on our brain, unlike the straight lines of man-made structures. Additionally, many successful people struggle with similar experiences in their lives.
Episode#477 - Ethan Kross - How To Improve Your Inner Voice
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Ethan Cross discusses the importance of defeating learned helplessness, and shares ways to reframe negative self-talk to improve mental health.
1:21:06 - 1:22:27 (01:20)
Summary
Ethan Cross discusses the importance of defeating learned helplessness, and shares ways to reframe negative self-talk to improve mental health.