#43 Chatter (Ethan Kross, 2021) from Will & Luke Discuss

#43 Chatter (Ethan Kross, 2021)

1 hour 1 minutes Posted Feb 6, 2023 at 9:14 am.

Introductions 

What is chatter 

Why we have chatter  

When talking to ourselves backfires (and discernment) 

Zooming out  

Temporal Distancing and Narrative writing  

The role of perspective, CBT and compassion  

The power and peril of other people. Utilising others to address chatter. Co-rumination trap 

Tools that involve others which lower chatter temperature  

Outside in environmental supports for chatter. Voluntary and involuntary attention.  

The shrinking of the self  

Benefits of creating order (also rituals) 

Placebo effect  

Final reflections and summary   

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This week Luke interviews Will on his recent read of Chatter by Ethan Kross. We cover the key concepts of what mental chatter is, why we have it and the ways it can backfire. Then we get into some really practical strategies to combat it. A great read.

Hope you enjoy.

Will & Luke

Find the book at: https://www.ethankross.com/

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