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Unwinding Anxiety
New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind
Book • 2021
In this book, Dr. Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone.
The book is divided into four parts, covering how the brain works, mapping behavior to recognize triggers, understanding the brain’s reward system, and the importance of curiosity and mindfulness in changing habits.
It distills over 20 years of research and hands-on work with patients, including Olympic athletes and corporate leaders, to provide a clear, solution-oriented program for reducing anxiety and breaking unhealthy habit loops.
The book is divided into four parts, covering how the brain works, mapping behavior to recognize triggers, understanding the brain’s reward system, and the importance of curiosity and mindfulness in changing habits.
It distills over 20 years of research and hands-on work with patients, including Olympic athletes and corporate leaders, to provide a clear, solution-oriented program for reducing anxiety and breaking unhealthy habit loops.
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as the author of the book and the guest on the podcast.


Brett McKay

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Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It
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as books authored by his guest, Dr. 

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Dan Harris


Judson Brewer

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Buddhist Neuroscientist On: How To Quit Bad Habits And Why You’re Not Keeping Your Resolutions | Dr. Judson Brewer
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as an author whose work she found helpful, but whose 'noting' technique she disliked.


Olga Khazan

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How to Change Your Personality with Olga Khazan
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as the author of the book, and discussed throughout the podcast.


Dan Harris

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Your Anxiety Questions, Answered | Judson Brewer
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as a New York Times bestselling book and work by Dr. Judd Brewer.


Jonathan Fields

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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo
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as the author of the book and the guest on the podcast.


Brett McKay

36 snips
Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It
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as the next book to be discussed.


Cory Hixson

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139: Personal Socrates by Marc Champagne
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as the guest of the podcast, discussing his work on mindfulness and the self.


Forrest Hanson

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The Science of "Self" with Dr. Jud Brewer
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as an excellent book on how mindfulness can be used to deal with anxiety.


Dan Harris

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How to Break Your Anxiety Habit | Judson Brewer
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as his new book, discussed in the podcast.


Michael Gervais

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Unwinding Your Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer
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in reference to a past episode featuring Dr. Judson Brewer and his book on anxiety.

Pete McItus

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1021: How to Push Past Fear and Build Audacity with Anne Marie Anderson
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as a book that dives into anxiety and provides tools to work with it.


Sharon Salzberg

Ep. 260 – Anxiety Series: Dr. Jud Brewer
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as a helpful resource for understanding and managing anxiety.

Emma Gannon

How to Cope with Burnout with Emma Gannon
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as the author of Unwinding Anxiety and several mindfulness apps.


Dan Harris

How to Break Your Anxiety Habit | Judson Brewer (2021)
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in relation to the concepts of contraction and expansion.


Sharon Salzberg

From the Metta Hour Podcast with Sharon Salzberg | "Real Life" Book Preview
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as the author of the book and guest of the podcast.


Forrest Hanson

Unwinding Anxiety and Addiction with Dr. Jud Brewer
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to discuss anxiety and its patterns.


Joe Buleg

140: Unwinding Anxiety by Judson Brewer
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as the author of the book and expert on anxiety and habit change.


Rich Roll

Unwinding Anxiety With Dr. Jud Brewer
Mentioned by Andy Tegel as a guide to help rewire the brain's relationship with money.

How to curb money avoidance and face financial woes head-on
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as a future book to be discussed on the podcast.


Joe Buleg

138: How to Change by Katy Milkman