We talk to psychologist Ethan Kross – a world expert on controlling the conscious mind – on how we can harness the ongoing chatter in our heads, the ongoing internal conversation, to silence streams of self-doubt from our inner critic. From how ruminating on negative thoughts impacts on our relationships, work, physical health and stress levels; to why venti ... Show More
Sep 3
Plant Points, Fibre Hacks & Family Food Battles
Should you be counting plant points? How can you encourage healthy eating without creating family conflict? And are homemade foods always worth the extra effort?This week, we discuss how to navigate different parenting approaches around food, unpack the science behind fibre and p ... Show More
56m 50s
Apr 2021
The Voice In Our Head and How to Harness It, with Dr Ethan Kross #173
CAUTION ADVISED: Themes of an adult nature. Do you have a voice inside your head? For most of us, the answer is a resounding ‘yes’. And we often turn to this voice for guidance, ideas and wisdom. But sometimes this voice can lead us down a rabbit hole of negative self-talk and en ... Show More
1h 41m
May 2021
Ethan Kross | Dominate Your Inner-Dialogue and Become The Ultimate Leader
In today’s episode, we cover our inner voices and chatter with Dr. Ethan Kross. Ethan is an American experimental psychologist, neuroscientist and writer, who specializes in emotion regulation. He is a professor of psychology and management at the University of Michigan and direc ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2021
You Don't Control Your Thoughts, Only Your Response | Dr. Ethan Kross
<p>“Negative emotions aren’t something that we should be trying to avoid.”</p><p>Today's guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, who is a psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Michigan. Ethan is one of the world’s leading experts on controlling the conscious mind and in his ... Show More
1h 38m
Nov 2024
How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Ethan Kross, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan, director of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory, and author of the bestselling book Chatter. We discuss the purpose of the inner voice in your head and its impact on emot ... Show More
3h 9m
Sep 2025
How to Manage the Voice in Your Head – Dr Ethan Kross
Ethan Kross is a world-leading expert on the mind and author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. In this episode, we explore what happens when the inner voice turns against us — and how to relate to it differently.Ethan shares the personal st ... Show More
38m 27s
Jul 2023
How to Control, Reframe and Change the Chatter in Your Head! – Ethan Kross, Ph.D. : 1072
<p><strong>In this episode of The Human Upgrade </strong>you’ll find out how to harness the power of your inner voice to ease anxiety, improve physical and mental health, and deepen your relationship with others. </p><p>“The mind is flexible, if we know how to bend it,” says ... Show More
1h 10m