The Rich Roll Podcast Breaking Hunger Habits: Dr. Jud Brewer On How To Fix A Broken Relationship With Food
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Jan 25, 2024 
Dr. Jud Brewer, a renowned neuroscientist and director at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, breaks down the intricate relationship between hunger and habits. He challenges the myth of willpower in weight loss, discussing how dopamine creates stubborn behavior loops. The conversation emphasizes mindfulness and self-acceptance as keys to healthier eating. Dr. Brewer offers insights into recognizing triggers and urges, fostering a compassionate relationship with food, and how curiosity can lead to sustainable change.
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Habit Definition
- Habits are automatic behaviors, saving cognitive energy for new learning.
- They're formed through reinforcement learning, creating context-dependent memories, crucial for survival.
Brain's Reward System
- The brain's reward system, involving dopamine, drives habit formation.
- Dopamine reinforces memories, shifting from surprise to anticipation, creating urges.
Brain's Prediction Mechanism
- Brains are prediction machines seeking certainty, creating comfort zones.
- The "exploit-explore trade-off" explains our resistance to change, favoring known rewards.
