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Inside voices: Psychologist explores how to harness the ‘Chatter’ of our inner thoughts

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Psychologist and author Ethan Kross with the cover of his book, "Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters and How to Harness It."
Psychologist and author Ethan Kross with the cover of his book, “Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters and How to Harness It.” Images courtesy of Crown Publishing/Random House

We all have an internal voice. In fact, self talk is an evolutionary advantage that helps us work through challenging situations. But this voice can also turn negative and hold us back from accomplishing goals. Psychologist Ethan Kross discusses his book on why the voice in our head matters.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Steven Potter Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Ethan Kross Guest

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