
Jud Brewer
Behavioral neuroscientist, research director at the Mindfulness Center, and associate professor at Brown University. Expert in mindfulness and anxiety reduction.
Top 10 podcasts with Jud Brewer
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Jan 25, 2024 • 2h 3min
Breaking Hunger Habits: Dr. Jud Brewer On How To Fix A Broken Relationship With Food
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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Aug 17, 2023 • 58min
How to Break Bad Habits and Overcome Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer (ep. 594)
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.

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Oct 7, 2019 • 2h 12min
The Craving Mind: Dr. Jud Brewer On Treating Addiction With Mindfulness
Dr. Jud Brewer is a psychiatrist and neuroscientist renowned for his work on habit change and mindfulness. He explores the neuroscience behind cravings and addiction, discussing how mindfulness can be more effective than willpower in managing unhealthy behaviors. The conversation delves into the impact of modern technology on addiction, the role of mindfulness in personal growth, and innovative practices like neurofeedback and psychedelics in recovery. Brewer emphasizes curiosity and community support as vital elements in overcoming compulsions.

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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 43min
Beating food addictions | Dr Jud Brewer
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.

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Nov 25, 2021 • 1h 45min
A Masterclass on Addiction & Recovery
Join esteemed guests like Anna Lemke, a Stanford psychiatry professor and addiction expert; Dan Perez, a former Details Magazine editor turned recovery advocate; and Gabor Maté, a physician and trauma specialist. They discuss the multifaceted nature of addiction, from behavioral patterns to emotional roots. Insights on coping strategies, the impact of childhood trauma, and the crucial role of community in recovery are shared. Listen in for inspiring stories of resilience and hope, illuminating pathways to healing in the darkness of addiction.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 21min
Emotional Eating and Changing Your Relationship with Food with Dr. Jud Brewer
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.

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Apr 7, 2022 • 1h 1min
Dr. Jud Brewer | How to Unwind Anxiety
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.

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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 1min
Unwinding Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer
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.

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Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 33min
Ep142: Science & the Enlightened Self - Dr Jud Brewer, Shinzen Young, C Fasano, & Dr Sanguinetti
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.
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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’.
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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
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Previous episodes in this series:
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlkzlKFgdknxjhwG5wmXRVfrkeGczVPVI
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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

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Jan 8, 2024 • 58min
TMHS 754 - The Hunger Habit & The Surprising Truth About Willpower - With Dr. Jud Brewer
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.