Chatter
by Ethan Kross
Psychologist Ethan Kross examines the inner voice — why it turns critical or repetitive, and how to manage it.
About this book
In Chatter, psychologist Ethan Kross investigates the ongoing inner voice that most people experience and what happens when it turns critical, looping, or hard to quiet. Drawing on his research at the University of Michigan, Kross explains the neuroscience behind rumination and inner self-talk, and introduces a set of practical tools — including cognitive distancing, temporal perspective-taking, and environmental rituals — for working with the mind more effectively.
Why we recommend it
This book is a good choice for anyone who struggles with an inner voice that loops, catastrophises, or replays difficult situations. Kross writes accessibly about genuinely useful techniques and grounds each one in research. For readers who have tried reframing or distancing without understanding why it helps or doesn't, Chatter provides a clear and practically grounded explanation.
Educational Disclaimer
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