Beyond Words Ep. 11 | The Inner Voice: Exploring Intrapersonal Communication with Constance Bainbridge

In this special archive episode, Garrett sits down with fellow UCLA PhD student Constance (Connie) Bainbridge, a researcher in the Department of Communication who studies the inner voice—how we communicate with ourselves. Connie is the Principal Investigator of the Stream of Mind Lab and her work blends evolutionary, developmental, and cognitive science to better understand intrapersonal communication and the flow of consciousness. She also draws on her background as a musician to explore how music and self-expression shape human experience.

This conversation covers:

• What the “inner voice” really is
• How self-talk and imagination shape decision-making, self-regulation, and well-being
• Why hidden differences (like having no inner voice) matter for research and therapy
• Connections between music, language, and consciousness

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