Show Notes
Ethan Kross steps into Carey’s office this week. Ethan is an author, scientist, and teacher, and one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind. He’s currently a professor at the University of Michigan and the author of the book, “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head and How to Harness It.” Ethan shares his inspiration for ‘studying the voice in our head’, the science behind the co-rumination trap, and tools for pandemic-induced ‘chatter’.
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Timestamps
- 02:23 – Unpacking the Voice in Your Head
- 09:33 – What is Social Media Doing to Us?
- 12:24 – Creating an Emotional Map
- 14:45 – The Co-Rumination Trap
- 19:39 – A Mental Board of Advisors
- 25:06 – Avoiding a Gripe Session
- 28:45 – Covid: Chatter Event of the Century
- 31:41 – Use Your Name in Third Person
- 38:00 – Rituals to Handle Stress
- 40:22 – The Placebo Effect
- 46:20 – Granting a Sense of Control
- 50:56 – Chatter and Failure
- 56:53 – Tools Ethan Uses
- 01:01:17 – Rapid Fire Questions
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