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Controlling the chatter in your head
Controlling the chatter in your head
Controlling the chatter in your head
Saturday 4th March 2023
Explore how psychologist Ethan Cross manages inner chatter and shares practical tools for a calmer mind in this compelling episode.
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Episode Overview
- Inner voice can transform from helpful to harmful chatter.
- Distance self-talk uses your name to shift perspective.
- Temporal distancing helps broaden perspective using time.
- Venting can perpetuate problems rather than solve them.
- Rituals can divert attention and provide a sense of control.
"If you experience chatter from time to time, congratulations. Welcome to the human condition."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This week's episode of 'All In The Mind' takes you on a fascinating ride through the mind's inner chatter with psychologist Ethan Cross. Ever found yourself in a spiral of thoughts that just won't quit? Ethan shares his own intense experience with harmful inner dialogue, sparked by a threatening letter after his study on emotional pain went viral.
You'll hear about how our inner voice helps us plan, solve problems, and even simulate conversations, but can also morph into a pesky chatter when we're stressed or worried. Ethan's insights into managing this chatter are not only enlightening but also downright practical. He discusses the concept of 'distance self-talk'—where you use your name and second-person pronouns to coach yourself through stressful situations.
It's like giving yourself a pep talk, and it might be the secret weapon you've been looking for. Ethan also highlights other strategies like temporal distancing and rituals to keep that negative loop at bay. And if you're wondering whether venting helps, Ethan's got news for you—it might just keep the problem alive. So, grab a cuppa, sit back, and explore how these tools can help you quieten the chatter and lead a calmer life.
After all, understanding our inner voice is key to making peace with it.