Chatter: The Voice Inside Our Head – an Interview with Ethan Kross #273

<blockquote> <p><strong>“The secret to managing our self-talk well is using combinations of tools.”</strong> <strong>–</strong> <strong>Ethan Kross</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>Some of the most important conversations we ever have are with ourselves. In this episode, Brian interviews Ethan Kross about his book, “Chatter.” Ethan explains why we all have an inner voice and how we can learn to harness it to live a healthier, more satisfying and more productive life. Topics discussed include: distance self-talk, temporal distancing, the power and peril of other people, invisible support and the Nadal Principle.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>YOU WILL LEARN:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why we can lose perspective when trying to solve a problem.</li> <li>Why small shifts in how we think can make a huge difference.</li> <li>Which tools we can use to rein in our mental chatter.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Chatter-Voice-Head-Matters-Harness/dp/0525575235/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1WJXAPVWGA1NF&dchild=1&keywords=ethan+kross+chatter+book&qid=1617893769&sprefix=ethan+kross%2Caps%2C330&sr=8-1">Chatter</a>,” By Ethan Kross</p> <p>Episode 40, <a href= "https://www.thebrianbuffinishow.com/episode-040-getting-caught-talking-to-yourself/"> <em>Getting Caught Talking to Yourself</em></a></p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Talk-Your-Self/dp/1501171992/ref=sr_1_1?crid=245GHKJC59QS8&dchild=1&keywords=what+to+say+when+you+talk+to+yourself+book+by+shad+helmstetter&qid=1617203266&sprefix=shad+helm%2Caps%2C278&sr=8-1">What to Say When You Talk to Yourself</a>,” by Shad Helmstetter</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807014273/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Man%27s+Search+for+Meaning&qid=1612369428&sr=8-1">Man’s Search for Meaning</a>,” Viktor E. Frankl</p> <p>“<a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Bus-Rules-Fuel-Positive/dp/0470100281/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16SIUQ5WC9V83&dchild=1&keywords=the+energy+bus&qid=161790