Neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer challenges conventional weight loss wisdom, exposing the myth of willpower. He discusses the neuroscience of habits, dopamine's role, and the importance of self-acceptance in behavior change. Dr. Brewer's blend of Eastern traditions and hard science provides practical solutions for those wrestling with cravings or food compulsions.

Dr. Jud Brewer, a New York Times bestselling author and expert in addiction with over two decades of research, dives into the science behind breaking bad habits. He highlights the importance of curiosity and kindness as tools to overcome anxiety and cravings. The conversation covers how stress impacts health, the role of mindfulness in managing worry, and practical strategies to reshape unhealthy behaviors, like eating and technology distractions. Dr. Brewer also emphasizes self-awareness in navigating habit loops for lasting change.

Psychiatrist and self-mastery expert, Dr Jud Brewer, reveals the science behind overcoming food addiction. Discusses habit formation, the brain's role in decision-making, mindfulness, emotional eating, addressing guilt and shame, strategies for habit change, breathwork, psychedelics, and measuring success in breaking negative habits.

Exploring emotional eating habits with Dr. Jud Brewer, discussing flawed diet approaches, neuroscience behind hunger cues, craving nature, and creating better offers for our brains. Insightful discussions on habit change through mindfulness, navigating food relationships, advocating for mindful eating, and prioritizing future self-care for behavioral freedom.

Anxiety, even saying the word makes me a bit anxious. But, what if there was a way to unwind it and come back to calm that was counterintuitively simple. And, what if a lot of the popular thoughts around anxiety and how to deal with it today were wrong? That’s what we’re talking about today with my guest, Dr. Jud Brewer. He’s a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. Jud is also the director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, where he serves as an associate professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences in the School of Public Health. He is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. And, he’s developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and, yes, anxiety. He is the author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind and The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits. You can find Dr. Jud at: Website | Instagram | Unwinding Anxiety App (sign up with code UNWIND40 for 40% off, before downloading the app)If you LOVED this episode you’ll also love the conversations we had with Ellen Hendriksen, PhD about social anxiety and how to handle it.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED.Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jud Brewer, a leading expert in stress and anxiety, discusses the landscape of anxiety in society and the effectiveness of common approaches to tackling anxiety. He shares insights from his work in neuroscience and offers practical ways to break the habit of anxiety. The podcast also explores the relationship between anxiety and success, the importance of cultivating positive qualities, and provides tips on how to start approaching anxiety differently.

Dr Jud Brewer - pioneering psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times best-selling author - returns to once again join the ongoing conversation featuring:

 - Shinzen Young, meditation teacher and neuroscience research consultant
 - Chelsey Fasano, a Columbia University neuroscience student 
- Dr Jay Sanguinetti, Assistant Director for the Center for Consciousness Studies and Research Professor at the University of New Mexico In this episode, the group take a deep dive into concepts of the ‘Self’, comparing and contrasting religious models with the latest theories in neuroscience and psychology. Shinzen rethinks Early Buddhist craving and aversion doctrines in the light of modern mathematics and Jud considers the clinical implications of neuro-modulation and psychedelics. The group also discusses the typical learning curve to enlightenment, as well as the role of connection and communion in contemplative endeavours. … Video version:

 www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep142-science-the-enlightened-self-brewer-shinzen-fasano-sanguinetti Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.
 … Topics Include: 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - What is the self? 06:24 - DFN hubs of the self 09:13 - The multi-dimensional self 10:14 - 6-fold aspects of the self 12:58 - The experiential self and seeing through illusion 16:35 - Shinzen on mathematics, the self, and early Buddhist teachings 24:11 - Distinctions around dimensional analysis 31:03 - Clinical considerations and psychedelics 34:28 - Stickiness and surprising results of ultrasound neuro-modulation on meditators 37:45 - Different kinds of self-stickiness can be directly targeted by ultrasound 39:11 - Shinzen rethinks craving and aversion doctrines 47:00 - More on targeting self-clinging with ultrasound 48:32 - How to attain stream entry 55:09 - Jud on phase change and the ice cube analogy 01:00:22 - Typical learning curve to enlightenment 01:05:41 - Connection and communion 01:15:21 - Three important concepts for current and future meditation researchers 01:23:25 - Jud on his clinical observations 01:31:26 - A kinder, gentler B.F. Skinner … Previous episodes in this series: - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkzlKFgdknxjhwG5wmXRVfrkeGczVPVI 
… To find out more about Dr Brewer, visit: - https://drjud.com/ - https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Judson-Brewer To find out more about Shinzen, visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/ep37-shinzen-young-pandemic-edition-guru-viking-podcast/ - www.shinzen.org To find out more about Chelsey, visit: - www.chelseyfasano.com To find our more about Dr Sanguinetti, visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/ep102-dr-jay-sanguinetti-cults-science-the-dalai-lama/ - https://www.jaysanguinetti.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James

Dr. Jud Brewer, addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, discusses the truth about willpower, habit formation, and the science behind why diets don't work. He emphasizes the power of curiosity, awareness, and reframing habits. The podcast explores the connection between dopamine and curiosity and the manipulation of our brain's reward pathways by ultra processed foods. Learn how to change your eating habits and create lasting change.

In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, discusses the biological origins of anxiety and how to unwind our feedback loops using techniques derived from his lab’s research. Since his last appearance on the show, Dr. Jud has written and published a book which is now a NYT bestseller titled Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind which he describes as, “a clinically proven step-by-step plan to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits.”Patreon: http://patreon.com/youarenotsosmart

On this week’s episode, WHOOP VP of Performance Science Kristen Holmes is joined by Sharecare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud shares his insight on psychology and neuroscience to discuss the difference between anxiety and stress (4:03), what our mind is doing in a moment of anxiousness (6:02), how to approach habit change and habit loops (12:40), becoming aware of your habit loops (15:29), finding a way to be okay with our own thoughts and stresses (19:36), vices that cause worrying and how to break their respective habit loops (21:51), how awareness is key to understanding habits (30:20), becoming more consistent in our daily life through self-awareness (36:50), using stress to your advantage (42:27), how Dr. Jud changed his commute to break a bad habit (45:34), how different mindstates impact the reward hierarchy (49:25), and how we can all spread the work to become more self-aware and mindful (52:40).Resources:Dr. Jud's Website Dr. Jud's YouTubeUnwinding Anxiety Map My Habit Support the show