Ethan Cross on Chatter | UNLOCKING the POWER of Your Inner voice

In this insightful episode, Ethan Cross delves into the concept of 'chatter,' the dark side of our inner voice, as explored in his book 'Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters.' He explains how our inner voice can be both a critical memory aid and a motivational tool, but also how it can spiral into harmful chatter. Ethan shares techniques for managing and harnessing this inner voice, including distance self-talk, rituals, and the power of belief. He also discusses the importance of supportive relationships in managing mental chatter and offers practical tips for real-time emotional regulation. Tune in for a deep dive into the science and practicalities of mastering your inner dialogue.

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00:00 Introduction to Inner Voice

00:25 Understanding Chatter

01:02 Inner Voice in Daily Life

01:46 Memory and Inner Voice

03:00 Inner Voice in Motivation and Self-Control

06:38 The Dark Side of Inner Voice

12:22 Managing Chatter in Real-Time

13:47 Tools for Regulating Inner Voice

15:38 The Power of Rituals

19:02 The Power of Rituals in Sports

21:40 Mental Time Travel: A Tool for Calming Chatter

24:16 The Placebo Effect and Mind Magic

28:01 The Social Element of Chatter

31:47 Parenting and Chatter Tools

33:59 Chatter Support: The Role of Friends