Habit Change Addiction - Breaking Habits the Buddhist Way: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science

Bested by the Buddha: Does Ancient Theory Outperform Modern-Day Psychology for Habit Change and Addiction Treatment?

In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explores the intersection of ancient Buddhist teachings and modern psychology to tackle habits and addictions. Drawing on his personal journey and clinical research, Dr. Brewer illustrates how mindfulness targets reinforcement learning, disrupting addictive cycles by fostering awareness and curiosity. This discussion highlights how strategies like exploring gratification to its end can outperform willpower-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With practical applications for smoking cessation, overeating, and anxiety management, this episode offers transformative insights into habit change and addiction treatment.

Full Reference:
Brewer, J. A. (2024). Bested by the Buddha: Does ancient theory outperform modern-day psychology for habit change and addiction treatment? Mindfulness. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-024-02361-2

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