Judson Brewer

Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist specializing in anxiety and habit change, shares insights on viewing anxiety not as a disorder, but as a habit. He discusses how anxiety drives maladaptive behaviors like overeating and excessive worrying and introduces techniques to disrupt these patterns through curiosity and self-awareness. Brewer emphasizes the importance of mapping anxiety habit loops and shifting focus from 'why' to 'what' to foster better emotional responses. This habit-based approach also extends to managing depression and anger.

Judson Brewer, an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, dives into the science of eating habits. He reveals how emotional triggers often lead us to eat when we're not hungry, emphasizing mindfulness as a key to breaking this cycle. Brewer discusses the differences between satisfaction and contentment, and introduces intriguing concepts like the 'hunger test' and 'pleasure plateau.' His insights challenge traditional dieting methods, promoting intuitive eating and self-compassion as paths toward healthier choices and a better relationship with food.

Dr. Judson Brewer, a renowned professor at Brown University and expert in mindfulness and addiction, shares his insights on breaking bad habits. He dives into the science and Buddhist views on addiction, revealing how mindfulness can help uproot everyday cravings. Brewer discusses dopamine's role and introduces a three-pronged plan for sticking to resolutions. He emphasizes the need for self-compassion over willpower and highlights the significance of community in achieving lasting change, all while tackling the nature of curiosity and healthy anger.

Tara and Dr. Judson Brewer discuss anxiety as a habit that can be unlearned through mindfulness. They explore strategies like noting practice, recognizing habit loops, and cultivating self-care. They also touch on the impact of social media on anxiety, the connection between habits and anxiety, and the importance of curiosity in breaking free from habit loops.

Join Dr Judson Brewer, expert in mindfulness and overcoming anxiety, as he discusses the transformative potential of mindfulness in unraveling anxiety, breaking destructive habits, and reassigning the reward value of behaviors. Explore the impact of mindfulness on brain function, the challenge of awareness in today's distracted world, and effective techniques for habit change. Discover Judson Brewer's personal journey to becoming a mindfulness expert and his strategy for managing anxiety. Learn valuable insights into distinguishing anxiety from depression and replacing bad habits with good. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!

Psychiatrist and addiction expert Judson Brewer was researching better treatment options for alcohol and cocaine addiction patients and found, through clinical studies, that meditation could significantly help break these behaviors or "habit loops" and prevent relapses. Brewer, who is now the director of research at the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine's Center for Mindfulness, founded a company called Claritas MindSciences, which uses neurofeedback techniques combined with mindfulness exercises for several conditions, from eating disorders to smoking addiction.

Judson Brewer, Chief Medical Officer at Sharecare and Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, shares his insights on anxiety management. He discusses how curiosity and kindness can combat anxiety, differentiating it from excitement. Brewer addresses rising anxiety levels post-pandemic and the importance of mindfulness in breaking destructive worry cycles. He offers practical strategies for self-compassion, navigating panic attacks, and framing anxiety as a path to personal growth, reminding us to embrace change with awareness.

Judson Brewer visits Google to discuss his book "Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind." The book lays out a step-by-step plan that is clinically proven to break the cycles that drive anxiety and addictive habits.  We are living through one of the most anxious periods any of us can remember. Whether facing issues as public as a pandemic or as personal as having kids at home and fighting the urge to reach for a wine bottle every night, many of us are feeling overwhelmed and out of control. In this timely book, Dr. Judson Brewer explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone. We think of anxiety as everything from mild unease to full-blown panic. But it's also what drives the addictive behaviors and bad habits we use to cope, such as stress eating, procrastination, and social media doom-scrolling. Anxiety lives in a part of the brain that resists rational thought, so we get stuck in anxiety habit loops that we can't think our way out of or use willpower to overcome. Dr. Brewer teaches us how to map our brains, so that we can discover our triggers, defuse them with the simple but powerful practice of curiosity, and to train our brains using mindfulness and other practices. Visit YouTube.com/TalksatGoogle to watch the video.  

With three solid years on the New York Times bestseller list, James Clear’s Atomic Habits has made a habit of success. On this episode, the author and entrepreneur who has inspired millions of readers to change their health behaviors for the better puts it simply: Who we are reflects our habits. With his helpful metaphors and refreshingly straightforward and sustainable mindset techniques inspired by psychology greats, we can all build habits that make us shine.Learn MoreLearn more about James Clear and his weekly 3-2-1 newsletter on his website.Get a copy of Atomic Habits, then put your new tools to use with the Clear Habit Journal here.Check out more approaches to creating and unwinding habits on these Trained episodes featuring addiction psychiatrist Judson Brewer and behavior scientist BJ Fogg.

Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist specializing in anxiety and addiction, shares his insights on understanding anxiety as a habit. He discusses how anxiety is linked to habit loops that can lead to negative behaviors, such as overeating and worrying. Dr. Brewer emphasizes mapping out these cycles and fostering curiosity to break the habits. He also highlights that this habit-based approach can transform how we tackle not just anxiety, but also depression and anger, moving from avoidance to acceptance.