The One You Feed How to Manage Your Hunger Habit with Dr. Jud Brewer
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Apr 2, 2024 
Dr. Jud Brewer, an American psychiatrist and neuroscientist known for his work in mindfulness and addiction treatment, discusses transformative strategies for managing hunger habits. He highlights the importance of updating reward values to enact lasting behavior changes. Mindful eating emerges as a key theme, helping listeners navigate emotional eating effectively. The conversation also addresses food addiction, the psychology behind food choices, and the role of community support in fostering healthier habits.
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Reward Value
- Changing habits means changing reward values, not relying on willpower.
- Willpower isn't the key; it's about how rewarding your brain finds a behavior.
Brain's Ranking System
- Reward value is how the brain ranks enjoyment, like chocolate cake over broccoli.
- Our brains naturally prefer calorie-dense foods, preparing us for famine.
Cost of Bad Habits
- By considering the full cost of negative behaviors, we naturally reduce them.
- The brain can retrain itself to prefer healthier choices.
