EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Third-Person Trick: Why Talking to Yourself Using Your Own Name Changes Everything
Research from Ethan Kross's lab at the University of Michigan reveals that silently talking to yourself in the second or third person creates psychological distance that facilitates emotional regulation—without depleting cognitive resources. This episode was generated with AI assistance.
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