Today's episode is the first in a new stress and anxiety series we're doing on the podcast.

Over the coming weeks we'll share deep, informative, and practical conversations with some of the leading experts in these arenas.

Each episode will offer insight into how to work with these very common (and often challenging) aspects of our lives more effectively and in ways that lead to greater calm, balance, and wellbeing.

And today I am thrilled, because Dr. Jud Brewer is back on the show to kick things off.

Jud is an addiction psychiatrist and a leader in fields of habit change, mindfulness, and anxiety.

In today's powerful three-part conversation we’ll dive into Jud's work and highlights from his groundbreaking book: Unwinding Anxiety.

In part one, Jud will paint a picture of the landscape of anxiety in our culture and will tease out what it is, and what it’s not.

In part two we’ll discuss why some of the common approaches to alleviating anxiety may not be so effective - specifically when it comes to lasting change.

And in part three, Jud will share illuminating insights from his work in neuroscience that shed light on what works for unwinding anxiety in lasting ways.

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More about Jud:

Dr. Jud Brewer is a NYT best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change, who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. He is the director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center. Additionally, he is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change for anxiety, emotional eating, and smoking (Unwinding Anxiety, Eat Right Now and Craving to Quit). For more, visit: drjud.com

Announcing the 5-Day Transforming Stress Challenge!

In addition to the Stress and Anxiety Series on the podcast I am launching a new 5-day challenge in November: Transforming Stress for greater calm, balance, and wellbeing.

From November 13th-17th I will share bite-sized recorded practices that include some of the most effective teachings, mindset tools, and meditations I’ve come across for working with stress and anxiety over my career.

And to conclude the challenge I will host a Stress Masterclass where we will have the opportunity to practice together live.

Sign up now: practicingcourage.

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