How to Know Your Self: The Art and Science of Discovering Who You Really Are

By Shelley Irwin

Published December 23, 2025 at 10:41 AM EST

Eric Oliver joins in to talk about his new book.

The author of How to Know Your Self: The Art and Science of Discovering Who You Really Are, Professor Eric Oliver talks about why our brains create a constant background noise, plus why letting go is often the key to freedom.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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