Choose to be Curious Ep. #56: Curiosity & the Craving Mind, with Dr. Judson Brewer
Jun 12, 2018
Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and expert in mindfulness for addiction, dives into the transformative power of curiosity. He shares insights on how curiosity can help break bad habits by understanding our craving minds. The discussion includes the RAIN mindfulness practice, which fosters self-awareness and turns cravings into exploration opportunities. Brewer also explains the brain's default mode network and its relation to curiosity, enhancing our self-identity and relationships. The podcast features engaging analogies that spark creativity and further understanding of curiosity.
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Curiosity's Role in Habit Change
- Curiosity is the most essential tool for changing bad habits by understanding the mind's reward system.
- It fits elegantly into the habit loop of trigger, behavior, and reward, unlocking how our minds learn.
Personal Mindfulness Journey
- Judson Brewer began mindfulness in medical school to understand his own mind and improve sleep.
- His personal journey fueled his research linking mindfulness and curiosity to addiction treatment.
Mindfulness as Mind Science
- Mindfulness is fundamentally a science of understanding the mind and aligns with reward-based learning systems.
- Early Buddhist teachings highlight curiosity as a key factor in awakening and mindfulness practice.