TMHS 866: What Is This Voice in My Head? And How Do I SHIFT My Emotions? - with Dr. Ethan Kross

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Feb 3, 2025

Dr. Ethan Kross, an award-winning professor at the University of Michigan and a leading expert on emotion regulation, dives into the complexities of our inner dialogue. He explores how our emotions shape physical health and relationships, and why even negative emotions can be beneficial. Kross discusses the significance of metacognition, the impact of environmental stressors, and the science behind emotional regulation. Listeners learn practical strategies to shift their emotions and break free from toxic psychological patterns, fostering greater emotional fitness.

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Internal Chatter

Internal chatter, the inner voice, is a multipurpose mental tool used for tasks like remembering grocery lists and rehearsing speeches.
This inner voice can become chatter, negative thought loops hindering thinking, relationships, and health.

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Emotions as Tools

Emotions are tools that aid in navigating circumstances, triggered by events judged as meaningful.
They involve coordinated responses in our bodies, behaviors, and brains, designed to help us but sometimes become dysfunctional.

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Metacognition and Feelings

Humans can think about their thinking (metacognition) and analyze emotions, unlike other species.
Feelings are the conscious awareness of emotions, while emotions encompass broader bodily and cognitive responses.

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The human mind has an innate superpower to perceive a wide range of emotions. However, many people lack the understanding of what their emotions actually are or how to manage them. Learning how to manage our emotions can have numerous benefits on our physical health, relationships, careers, and so much more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is psychologist and professor, Dr. Ethan Kross. He is one of the world’s leading experts on emotion regulation, and today you’re going to learn the science and strategies for better emotional fitness. You’re going to learn why all emotions, even the ones we perceive as bad, can serve as a useful tool. You’ll hear how your emotions can impact all other aspects of your life, what it means to shift your emotions, and powerful ways to break toxic psychological patterns. Emotion regulation is something we can all strive to improve; I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Ethan Kross!

In this episode you’ll discover:

What internal chatter is and how it works.
The dark side of having an inner voice that can undermine our health.
What emotions are and the fascinating science of when they begin.
How our emotions can manifest physical symptoms.
The importance of understanding how to manage your emotions.
How often most people are experiencing emotions.
The weird history of emotion regulation.
How emotions and feelings differ.
What metacognition is.
The truth about controlling your emotions.
How to become emotionally fit.
Why all emotions are a useful tool.
How your ability to manage your emotions affects other aspects of your life.
The importance of recognizing negative emotional loops.
Why emotions are akin to a fingerprint.
What it means to shift your emotions.
How changing your environment can shift your mood.
Why learning emotion regulation is a lifelong process.

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