Ethan Kross is a world-leading expert on the mind and author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. In this episode, we explore what happens when the inner voice turns against us — and how to relate to it differently.

Ethan shares the personal story that kickstarted his research, and offers simple, science-backed tools to help reduce mental noise and regain perspective — including third-person self-talk, rituals, awe, and better support systems.

This is a practical conversation about taming the voice in your head — not by silencing it, but by learning how to listen more skilfully.

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A few years ago, I was introduced to Ayurveda by today’s guest – Kate Siraj – and it opened up a whole new way of understanding how my body and mind actually work. Kate’s a brilliant Ayurvedic practitioner, and in this conversation we get into the basics of this ancient yet surprisingly practical system.

We talk about the three doshas – Vata, Pitta and Kapha – which represent different mind-body types. For me, it helped explain a lot: my racing thoughts, bursts of creativity, and that slightly ungrounded feeling that can pop up on occasion.

Kate shares how tuning into early signs of imbalance (like poor sleep, bloating or energy dips) is key – rather than waiting until things fall apart. We also explore seasonal practices, food, movement, and why trying to follow one-size-fits-all wellness advice can actually throw us off course.

Whether you’re new to Ayurveda or curious to deepen your understanding, this one’s full of gentle insights that help you come back to your own inner compass.

Show Notes:

• What Ayurveda is and how it differs from Western medicine
• Understanding the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
• How to spot early signs of imbalance
• Why tuning in to hunger and digestion matters
• Practical tools for self-regulation and nervous system balance
• Tips for Vata types: grounding, routine, nourishment
• Why self-compassion is central to true wellbeing

Kate's Ayurveda quiz: https://ayurvedapractice.com/dosha-quiz/

Website: https://ayurvedapractice.com/

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Self-Inquiry, Meditation, and the End of Overthinking. I sit down with anesthesiologist and spiritual teacher Angelo shares how he moved through anxiety and began exploring the nature of consciousness. He talks about his early struggles with mental health, the big turning points that shifted his perspective, and the practical ways he learned to work with his own mind.

We get into everything from Zen texts to self-inquiry, shadow work and meditation, as well as the moments in his life that forced him to question the nature of thought, suffering and awareness itself. It’s a grounded, practical conversation — touching on psychology, quantum physics, and spiritual practice — with plenty to take away whether you’re curious about meditation, personal growth, or simply making more peace with your own inner world.

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7N0NS_qWm4&t=5s

Angelo's website: https://simplyalwaysawake.com/about/

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