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The mindbodygreen Podcast
519: Reducing food cravings & why willpower doesn’t exist | Neuroscientist Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.
Jan 4, 2024
Neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer discusses reducing food cravings, the psychological component of weight loss, why willpower doesn't exist, how personality types influence intuitive eating, and how to hack your brain's reward system. He also shares insights on committing to healthier snacks, the effects of age and gender on hunger hormones, and why curiosity is a superpower.
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- Understanding the difference between physiological hunger and emotional urges can empower us to break unhealthy patterns and practice intuitive eating.
- Cultivating curiosity about our cravings and approach our eating experiences with wonder can help us build a healthier relationship with food and truly nourish ourselves.
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The Importance of Understanding Our Habit Loops
Our bodies and minds are designed for eating, but in modern society, our survival mechanisms get hijacked, leading to unhealthy habits like emotional or stress eating. We associate certain foods with comfort and numbness, which reinforces these habits. However, by understanding our habit loops and the triggers, behaviors, and results involved, we can break free from these patterns. By paying attention to the results of our actions and realizing that overeating or indulging in unhealthy foods doesn't actually feel good, we can become disenchanted with these behaviors and start to challenge them.
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