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Charles Fernyhough
Charles Fernyhough
Charles Fernyhough
Wednesday 29th March 2017
Join Charles Fernyhough on 'The One You Feed' as he explores how inner speech shapes our lives and identities.
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Get the buttons here!Charles Fernyhough: The Power of Inner Speech and Self-Talk
Having the ability to do inner speech plays a part in creating a self and a life worth living.
Ever wondered how the voice inside your head shapes who you are? In this fascinating episode of 'The One You Feed', Eric Zimmer chats with Charles Fernyhough, a psychologist and writer renowned for his work on inner speech. Fernyhough dives into the significance of our internal dialogue and how it helps create a coherent sense of self.
He explains the concept of dialogic thinking, showing how our inner speech evolves from social interactions to private musings and finally into the voice in our heads. Fernyhough also highlights the surprising benefits of talking out loud and jotting down thoughts, suggesting these practices can make our internal chatter more manageable. He delves into the complex experience of hearing voices, linking it to early adversity and emphasizing the importance of understanding and accepting this aspect of our mental life.
If you've ever been curious about the conversations you have with yourself, this episode offers a deep dive into why they matter and how you can harness them for better mental health. Join Eric Zimmer and Charles Fernyhough for an engaging discussion that might just change the way you listen to your own inner voice.