How to harness the hidden power of our inner voice to live a healthier, more satisfying, and more productive life + tools to turn the inner chatter into confidence (with Dr. Ethan Kross)

**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters and more: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Register for my FREE NeuroCycle workshop (Feb 27th!): https://neurocycle.eventbrite.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: People often say we need to watch how we talk to others, but we also need to watch how we talk to ourselves. In this podcast I speak with award-winning psychologist and professor at the University of Michigan Dr. Ethan Kross about the hidden power of your inner voice, how to harness it to live a healthier and more satisfying life, how the silent conversations we have with ourselves impact our health, performance, decisions and relationships, and more!For more info on Dr. Ethan and to get his book visit: www.ethankross.comTwitter: @ethan_krossInstagram: @ethankrossRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/chatterOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORSThird Love Bras: To get up to 20% off your Third Love Bra order see: thirdlove/drleaf.Athletic Greens, a daily all-in-one superfood powder that is by far the easiest and most delicious nutritional habit that you can add to your health routine today: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS3:12 Why Ethan wrote his amazing new book Chatter8:22 Why introspection is a double-edged sword10:38 How to recognize the different between negative self-talk & positive introspection12:14 How to quit negative self-talk29:30 How to help someone who hasn’t asked for help35:40 The power of the default mode network in the brain & why allowing our minds to wander can be a good thingADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now!  Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.