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Best podcasts about unwinding anxiety new science shows how

Latest podcast episodes about unwinding anxiety new science shows how

Life Examined
Midweek Reset: On Anxiety

Life Examined

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 4:29


This week Judson Brewer psychiatrist, neuroscientist at Brown University and author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” addresses how we can recognize certain behaviors that trigger anxiety disorders. Continually worrying feeds into an anxiety habit loop and the more we worry, the more anxious we become.   

Beyond The Clinic: Living Well With Melanoma
Navigating the Storm: Managing Stress and Anxiety Through Your Cancer Journey

Beyond The Clinic: Living Well With Melanoma

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 32:03


In this deeply insightful episode of our podcast, we explore the often-hidden challenges melanoma patients and survivors face—stress and anxiety. Living with melanoma or surviving it is a testament to strength, but it comes with its own set of emotional hurdles. To shed light on this critical issue and offer some groundbreaking strategies for coping, we are honored to have Dr. Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, a leading expert in mindfulness and stress reduction, and the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University OUR GUEST Judson Brewer, MD, PhD Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center, Brown University, School of Public Health Jud Brewer, MD PhD, is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the Medical School at Brown University. He also is a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for behavior change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI, and source-estimated EEG, and is currently translating these findings into clinical use (see www.drjud.com for more information). He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, presented to the US President's Office of National Drug Control Policy, foreign Parliaments, trained US Olympic athletes and coaches, and foreign government ministers and has been featured on 60 minutes, at TED (4th most viewed talk of 2016 with over 17 Million views), in the New York Times, Time magazine (top 100 new health discoveries of 2013), Forbes, Businessweek, NPR, National Geographic, and the BBC among others. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Follow him on twitter @judbrewer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimatmelanoma/support

Good Life Project
How to Unwind Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer

Good Life Project

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 61:45


Neuroscientist and addiction expert Dr. Judson Brewer unveils a practical, evidence-based approach to transforming your relationship with anxiety. Learn how to "unwind" worry and fear by understanding the habit loop of anxiety, applying mindfulness tools, and accessing your brain's innate wisdom. Discover why anxiety persists and how retraining your brain can create more ease and joy, drawing from Jud's research and bestselling book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.You can find Dr. Jud at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf 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.

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast
From Cravings to Control – Revamp Your Habits – Dr. Jud Brewer

The Retirement Wisdom Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 30:37


Let's delve into one of your most important and longest running relationships - your relationship with food. Like all relationships, it's emotional. Dr. Jud Brewer joins us to discuss his new book The Hunger Habit:Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop. He shares how to practice mindfulness, replace judgment with curiosity, change your habits and cultivate a healthier relationship with food. Dr. Jud Brewer joins us from Rhode Island. _________________________ Bio Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D. (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University. Additionally, he is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, and a research affiliate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Previously, Dr. Jud held research and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts' Center for Mindfulness. Read more about his research. As a psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions, Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for anxiety, emotional eating, and smoking (Unwinding Anxiety, Eat Right Now and Craving to Quit). Based on the success of these programs in the lab, he co-founded MindSciences, Inc. to create app-based digital therapeutic versions of these programs for a wider audience, working with individuals, corporations, and health systems to put effective, evidence-based behavior change guidance in the hands of people struggling with unwanted behaviors and “everyday addictions.” Sharecare, Inc. acquired MindSciences in 2020. Dr. Jud has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback, adding to the understanding of the brain's “Default Mode Network” and the role of the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) in self-referential thinking.  He regularly gives talks on the intersection of modern science and ancient meditative practices, helping to expose a modern audience to specific techniques and insights first discovered 2,500 years ago. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, trained US Olympic athletes and coaches, foreign government ministers and corporate leaders. His work has been featured on 60 Minutes, TED, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, TIME, The Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, BBC, NPR, and more. His work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association, among others. In addition to The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How to Stop, he is the author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Dr. Jud and his wife Mahri live in Massachusetts where they enjoy biking, hiking, and meditating with their cats, Samson, Ananda and Julian of Norwich. ______________________ For More on Dr. Jud Brewer The Hunger Habit:Why We Eat When We're Not Hungry and How...

The Self-Employed Life
909: Jud Brewer – Get Rid of Unwanted Habits

The Self-Employed Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 49:11


In my work as a business coach, I often talk about adding good habits, morning practices, daily habits, and such. In this episode, we're going to talk about eliminating unwanted habits that might be keeping you from your full potential. Today, I speak with Dr. Jud Brewer about the fascinating concept of eliminating unwanted habits that can hinder personal and professional growth. Jud sheds light on how habits like anxiety and worry can be viewed as behavioral patterns. We explore the habit loop of worrying and delve into the impact of habits like distraction and scarcity mindsets on self-employed business owners. If you want to break free from these patterns and boost your personal development, this conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and business owners.   Dr. Jud Brewer MD, PhD is an internationally renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist and New York Times best-selling author. He is an associate professor at Brown University's School of Public Health and Medical School. He also serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Sharecare, where he developed the Unwinding Anxiety app, based on his New York Times best-selling book of the same name. The app offers guided, step-by-step lessons and tools that are scientifically proven to reduce anxiety by 67% and reduce worry-related sleep disturbances by 27%. His work has been featured in a number of prestigious academic journals, as well as news outlets such as CNN, The Washington Post, NPR, and Forbes.    And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode.   Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com.   Jud Brewer, thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself. Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world. Guest Contact – DrJud.com Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer Jud Brewer on LinkedIn (in/drjud) Jud Brewer on Facebook (@drjudapps) Jud Brewer on Instagram (@dr.jud) Jud Brewer on Twitter/X (@judbrewer) Jud Brewer on YouTube (@DrJud) Contact Jeffrey – SelfEmployedNewsletter.com Website Books Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!   Valuable complimentary resources to help you –   ·       The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! ·       Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. ·       Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO! Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.

Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Dr. Jud Brewer on Breaking Anxiety Shackles and Rewiring Habits EP 339

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 58:30 Transcription Available


Are you ready to break free from anxiety's grip and pave your way to a life of resilience and purpose? Join us in this captivating episode of Passion Struck, where host John R. Miles dives deep into the labyrinth of the human mind alongside the brilliant Dr. Jud Brewer, the author of "Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind." Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Pre-order John R. Miles's new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Full show notes and resources can be found here:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-jud-brewer-on-breaking-anxiety-shackles/  Dr. Jud Brewer's Method: Breaking the Cycle of Anxiety-Driven Behaviors Do you want to break free from the never-ending cycle of anxiety and finally find relief? Dr. Jud Brewer has the solution you've been searching for. He will reveal the key to developing mindful habits that can help you achieve a sense of calm and peace, breaking the chains that anxiety has held you in. Say goodbye to anxiety-driven behaviors and hello to a life filled with mindfulness and emotional well-being. Brought to you by Netsuite by Oracle. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance at https://www.netsuite.com/passionstruck. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!  --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/  Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! --► Prefer to watch this interview: https://youtu.be/BP06ppqU5gI  --► Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Here: https://youtu.be/QYehiUuX7zs  Want to find your purpose in life? I provide my six simple steps to achieving it - passionstruck.com/5-simple-steps-to-find-your-passion-in-life/ Catch my interview with Dr. Caroline Leaf on Parenting or a Healthy and Confident Mind. Watch the solo episode I did on the topic of Chronic Loneliness: https://youtu.be/aFDRk0kcM40  Want to hear my best interviews from 2023? Check out my interview with Seth Godin on the Song of Significance and my interview with Gretchen Rubin on Life in Five Senses. ===== FOLLOW ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m  Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/  Passion Struck is now on the Brushwood Media Network every Monday and Friday from 5–6 PM. Step 1: Go to TuneIn, Apple Music (or any other app, mobile or computer) Step 2: Search for "Brushwood Media” Network  

Joe List's Mindful Metal Jacket
Funcle Joe - Mindful Metal Jacket #80 - Catherine Price

Joe List's Mindful Metal Jacket

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 69:44


This week Joe welcomes back fan favorite Catherine Price to talk about having fun.   She is the author of The Power of Fun, How to Break Up With Your Phone, & Vitamania.   Catherine & Joe discuss the nature of fun, playing instruments & Joe's wedding.   SUPPORT THE SHOW:   Visit https://www.factormeals.com/metal50 and use code metal50   WATCH JOES NEW SPECIAL: ‘Enough For Everybody': https://www.youtube.com/@JoeListComedy/videos   SEE JOE LIVE: Addison Improv Aug 24th - 26th Chicago Zanie's Sept 6th Zanie's Nashville Sept 21st - 23rd   FOLLOW CATHERINE: www.howtohavefun.com http://catherineprice.com/   Twitter: http://twitter.com/screenlifeblnce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screenlifebalance   BOOK CORNER: Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World by Pema Chodron https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/welcoming-the-unwelcome-book/   The Grief Handbook: A Guide Through The Worst Days of Your Life by Bridget McNulty https://griefhandbook.com/   Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson Brewer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/669748/unwinding-anxiety-by-judson-brewer/   FOLLOW JOE: https://www.comedianjoelist.com/   Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/joelistcomedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelistcomedy Tuesdays with Stories: https://www.youtube.com/@TuesdayswithStories/videos   New episodes of Mindful Metal Jacket drop every Thursday

MindHack Podcast
Finding Calm in Anxious Times: A Conversation with Author Chris Bailey | MindHack Ep. 045

MindHack Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 91:54 Transcription Available


In this episode of MindHack, join host Cody Mclain as we delve into the world of productivity and mindfulness with acclaimed author and speaker, Chris Bailey. Discover the power of finding presence and enhancing productivity, even in the midst of anxious times. Chris shares practical tips and actionable strategies from his bestselling books, including 'How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times.' Uncover the secrets to managing time, attention, and energy effectively, while navigating the challenges of anxiety and stress. Gain valuable insights from a thought leader who bridges the gap between theory and real-world application. Prepare for a transformative conversation that will equip you with practical tools to unlock your full potential for greater peace, focus, and accomplishment. Tune in to this episode of MindHack and learn how to find presence and unleash your productivity in today's demanding world.More on Chris Bailey:WebsiteTwitterInstagramHow to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious TimesOther books hereBooks and other interesting mentions:Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind by Judson BrewerRethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation by Gabriele OettingenMaker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule by Paul GrahamTim Ferris with Kevin RoseSpace DreamsThe Time Paradox: The New Psychology of Time That Will Change Your Life by Philip ZimbardoPhilip Zimbardo BooksStanford Prison ExperimentChristina Maslach BooksWhen the Body Says No by Gabor MatéInto the Wild by Jon KrakauerCanadian Broadcasting Corporation

The Art of Manliness
Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It

The Art of Manliness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 37:57


You may think of anxiety as a reaction, a feeling, or a disorder. My guest today says that perhaps the best way to think about anxiety, especially if you want to treat it effectively, is as a habit.His name is Dr. Judson Brewer, and he's a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and the author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Dr. Jud and I begin our conversation with what anxiety is, and how it gets connected into a habit loop that can lead to other maladaptive behaviors like drinking, overeating, and worrying. Dr. Jud then explains how to hack the anxiety habit loop by mapping it out, disenchanting your anxiety-driven behaviors, and giving your brain "a bigger, better offer" by getting curious about your anxiety. We also talk about why asking why you're anxious is not part of this process, and end our conversation with how this habit-based approach to behavior change can also work for things like depression and anger.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for AnxietyAoM Podcast #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your LifeAoM article, podcast, and video on hacking the habit loopAoM article on asking "what" instead of "why"Undoing Depression by Richard O'ConnorConnect With Dr. JudDr. Jud's Website

The Fit Mess
How to Hack Your Brain's Reward System to Overcome Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

The Fit Mess

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 34:13


 How can you break bad habits? You know, the ones that contribute to your anxiety, depression, and self-sabotaging behaviors.  One of the world's leading researchers on habit formation is our guest in this Encore episode. Dr. Jud Brewer is a highly respected psychiatrist and neuroscientist who also serves as the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. We delve into his book, "Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind," and discuss how anxiety can develop into a habit loop. Dr. Brewer shares practical tips on breaking this pattern and explores why relying solely on willpower may not be enough. Join us as we explore how to hack your brain's reward system, simple steps to overcome anxiety and addiction, and ultimately break the cycles of worry and fear. In this episode, you'll learn:  Simple ways to break a bad habit How our habits influence anxiety Why willpower isn't enough How to hack your brain's reward system Simple steps to overcome anxiety and addiction How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear Resources: Guest Website Get your Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D + 5 Travel Packs from Athletic Greens! Contact Us If you enjoyed this episode, check out: How To Become The Best Version Of Yourself Even When You Feel Like The Worst Version Of Yourself With Jeff Wickersham

Talks at Google
Ep316 - Judson Brewer | Unwinding Anxiety

Talks at Google

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 62:46


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 http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/UnwindingAnxiety to watch the video.

Chef AJ LIVE!
Unwinding Anxiety Interview With Dr. Jud Brewer, M.D.

Chef AJ LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 42:34


DR. BREWER'S NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Unwinding-Anxiety-Science-Shows-Cycles/dp/B08MHDHMRS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jud+brewer&qid=1615587265&sr=8-1 Dr. Jud Brewer is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Follow him on twitter @judbrewer.

Chef AJ LIVE!
Anxiety In The Time Of Corona Interview With Dr. Jud Brewer

Chef AJ LIVE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 56:30


DR. BREWER'S NEW BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Unwinding-Anxiety-Science-Shows-Cycles/dp/B08MHDHMRS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jud+brewer&qid=1615587265&sr=8-1 Dr. Jud Brewer is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Follow him on twitter @judbrewer.

10% Happier with Dan Harris
530: Your Anxiety Questions, Answered | Judson Brewer

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 67:07


The subject of anxiety never seems to lose its relevance. In this special episode we answer listener voicemails with one of the world's leading experts on anxiety. Dr. Jud Brewer is the Chief Medical Officer at Sharecare and the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind and an expert in the field of habit change and the science of self-mastery. In this episode we talk about: The current levels of anxiety in our cultureWhy fear and planning can be helpful, but worrying is notThe role of curiosity and kindness in short circuiting anxiety How to differentiate between anxiety and excitementWhether we can try too hard to treat our anxietyAnd why as a society we are moving away from distress tolerance Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/judson-brewer-530See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tavis Smiley
Dr. Judson Brewer on "Tavis Smiley"

Tavis Smiley

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 38:55


Dr. Judson Brewer - Internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. His book “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” is “a step-by-step plan clinically proven to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits.” He joins Tavis to talk about why we have anxiety and how we can unwind our anxiety “using brain-based techniques and small hacks accessible to anyone.”

Breaking Beauty Podcast
What Social Media-Gazing Is Doing To Our Brains With Anti-Anxiety Guru Dr. Jud Brewer

Breaking Beauty Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 47:03


Trigger warning: today's episode discusses obsessive compulsive disorders, addiction and self-harm   Today we're exploring the impact that social media-gazing is having on our collective conscience. What does all of that comparing do to our brains, really? And is the rise in body-focussed repetitive behaviors and self-harm connected? Joining us to answer our deepest inner beauty questions is neuroscientist and addiction psychologist Dr. Jud Brewer – aka Dr. Jud – author of the New York Times best-selling book, “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” and executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare, the digital health company behind the breakthrough Unwinding Anxiety app.   In Today's Episode We Find Out:   What scientists know – and don't yet know – about the impact of social media on our mental health  Whether celebrities and influencers who share self-harm journeys on social media is helpful, or hurtful The #1 question to ask to find out whether your everyday habit has entered addiction territory Useful tools for thinking about, and overcoming “trending” addictions like excessive phone time and plastic surgery Why Dr. Jud sees anxiety as a habit, and how to break it   Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Find us on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter. Join our private Facebook group, or give us a call and leave us a voicemail at 1-844-227-0302.    For any products or links mentioned in this episode, check out our website: https://breakingbeautypodcast.com/episode-recaps/ PROMO CODES: When you support our sponsors, you support the creation of Breaking Beauty Podcast!    OUAI   The OUAI to healthy hair starts with the scalp. Shop OUAI's all-new Scalp Serum by going to theouai.com and use code BEAUTY to get 15% off your entire purchase.   CLINIQUE Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation is formulated with 3 serum technologies that visibly reduce dark spots, brighten and hydrate skin. Don't call it makeup. This is skincare in *just* your shade. Find your shade today at Clinique.com.   MACY'S Macy's Great Shoe Sale is here just in time to debut your fall statement shoes. Buy one pair, get 30% off, and buy two pairs, get 40% off. The Great Shoe Sale is only happening from October 5th to October 12th, so head on over to macys.com/shoes.     *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Theme song, used with permission: Cherry Bomb by Saya
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Your Life In Process
Busting Brain Myths With Dr. Judson Brewer

Your Life In Process

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 36:22


Do we really have a lizard brain? Is serotonin the “happiness” neurotransmitter? Dr. Judson Brewer, our frequent contributor and neuroscientist at Brown University, will clarify some common misconceptions about your brain. Listen in to learn why dopamine isn't your “pleasure” neurotransmitter and how knowing your brain better can help you be a better person. About Judson BrewerJud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 25 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is also the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback. He has trained US Olympic athletes. coaches, and foreign government ministers, and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, TED, the New York Times, Time magazine, Forbes, BBC, NPR, Al Jazeera, Businessweek, and others. Dr. Brewer founded MindSciences (which merged with Sharcecare Inc. in 2020) to move his discoveries of clinical evidence behind mindfulness for anxiety, eating, smoking, and other behavior change into the hands of consumers (see www.drjud.com for more information). He is the author of The Craving Mind: From cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Follow him on Twitter @judbrewer.  Key TakeawaysYour brain is highly metabolically active and almost all of the brain is active almost all of the time The amygdala has many roles including detecting threat “Lizard brain” is a heuristic to understand how your brain evolved Serotonin is a neurotransmitter found all over the body with many different functions Dopamine is not your pleasure neurotransmitter The cerebellum is small but mighty! Relevant Resources Mentionedhttp://www.rhythmofregulation.com/ (https://drjud.com) Take Dr. Jud's mini-courses on the brain on the https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sharecare.Unwinding&hl=en_US&gl=US (Unwinding by Sharecare Ap) Read https://bookshop.org/books/unwinding-anxiety-new-science-shows-how-to-break-the-cycles-of-worry-and-fear-to-heal-your-mind/9780593330449 (Unwinding Anxiety) and https://bookshop.org/books/the-craving-mind-from-cigarettes-to-smartphones-to-love-why-we-get-hooked-and-how-we-can-break-bad-habits/9780300234367 (The Craving Mind) by Dr. Judson Brewer https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4229577/ (Can You Look Me In The Face? Short-term SSRI Administration Reverts Avoidant Ocular Face Exploration in Subjects at Risk for Psychopathology) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4229577/ (‘It's the way that you look at it'—a cognitive neuropsychological account of SSRI action in depression)http://www.communicationcache.com/uploads/1/0/8/8/10887248/the_emotional_brain_fear_and_the_amygdala.pdf (Read Joseph LeDoux on the amygdala) Rock out with https://www.amygdaloids.com/the-band/ (The Amygdaloids Band) https://drdianahill.com/extras/ (Download Your Daily Practice for Episode 36 Here) Sign up for https://drdianahill.com/striving-thriving-summit-2022/ (From Striving to Thriving 2.0)! https://drdianahill.com/events/...

The Genius Life
246: Science-Based Tools to Conquer Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Eating | Judson Brewer, MD, PhD

The Genius Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 68:06


Dr. Judson Brewer (“Dr. Jud”) is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is also the New York Times best-selling author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Full show notes: https://maxlugavere.com/podcast/246

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc
Overcoming Addiction with Curiosity feat. Judson Brewer

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 58:15


Whether it's smoking cigarettes or mindlessly buying things on Amazon, breaking bad habits can be incredibly difficult. Judson Brewer, MD, Ph.D. or “Dr. Jud” is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large.He is also the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University. Judson's published works include “The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits” and the best-seller, “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.”Judson is both an academic and an entrepreneur. And in this episode we dive into his many projects including his app based behavior change programs, how our brains reward system works, interest, curiosity and prioritizing all of the addictions available to us in modern society.Episode Quotes:On addiction & quittingThe process is the same, whether it's food or social media, the process is the same. If we can see and really see what we're getting from it, then we can learn to consume in moderation without forcing ourselves to like lock our phones in our trunk when we're driving. Or go through these really extreme behavioral ways to kind of force ourselves not to do things. We don't have to do that. It really comes back to like how can we just leverage the power of our minds, which is super powerful.Body vs. brainSo think of it this way. Our feeling body is much stronger than our thinking brain. So we can think something's bad for me, but that's not gonna help.Interest curiosityThat craving, we can go, oh no, I have to have a cigarette. Or we can flip that with interest curiosity and go, oh, what does this craving feel like right now in my body? And so here we go to the source, like, what is it that's driving me to do this? Show Links:Resources:Doritos Celebrates One Millionth Ingredient60 Minutes with Anderson Cooper on Mindfulness & Anxiety | Dr. JudGuest Profile:Faculty Profile at Brown UniversitySpeaker Profile at TEDTalkProfessional Profile at SharecareJudson Brewer on LinkedInJudson Brewer on TwitterJudson Brewer on YoutubeJudson Brewer on InstagramJudson Brewer on TedMEDHis Work:Judson Brewer on Google ScholarFree Course for Healthcare ProfessionalsTrain Your Brain to Break Bad HabitsUnwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your MindThe Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love – Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits

Your Life In Process
Overcome Overeating Using Behavioral Neuroscience with Dr. Judson Brewer

Your Life In Process

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 46:14


Are you struggling with eating habits? Do you want to end the cycle of overeating or restricting and change your relationship with food? Eating with awareness and understanding your body's cues is the key. In this episode of “Your Life in Process” Diana and regular contributor, Dr. Judson Brewer, discuss resetting your eating habits to overcome challenging food patterns.   About Dr. Judson BrewerJudson Brewer M.D. Ph.D. (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is also the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Follow him on Twitter @drjudbrewer Key TakeawaysIf you want to find a way of eating that works for your unique needs, first begin to notice your own eating patterns in order to bring awareness to the associated behaviors, emotions, and physical body sensations. Our relationship with food is impacted by our judgments, rules about “good vs. bad” foods, our food-related values, and our societal body culture.  Take a compassionate perspective with yourself around your eating habits. You struggle with your eating because you care about your health, body, and life. Relevant Resources Mentionedhttps://drdianahill.com/extras/ (Download Your Daily Practice for Episode 23 Here) https://drjud.com/about/ (Learn More About Dr. Jud) Read Dr. Jud's books: https://bookshop.org/books/the-craving-mind-from-cigarettes-to-smartphones-to-love-why-we-get-hooked-and-how-we-can-break-bad-habits/9780300234367 (The Craving Mind) and https://bookshop.org/books/unwinding-anxiety-new-science-shows-how-to-break-the-cycles-of-worry-and-fear-to-heal-your-mind/9780593330449 (Unwinding Anxiety) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eat-right-now/id1052785076 (Download the Eat Right Now App on Apple Store) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.claritasmindsciences.EatRightNowCommercial&hl=en_US&gl=US (Download the Eat Right Now App on Google Play) Learn your eating habits using Dr. Jud's https://drjud.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Unwinding-Anxiety-Habit-Mapper-from-DrJud-1-1.pdf (habit mapper). Listen to https://drdianahill.com/captivate-podcast/what-is-neurohacking-and-how-to-use-scientific-self-help-to-do-it-with-elizabeth-ricker/ (Diana and Elizabeth Rickter discuss scientific self-help) Learn More about http://insightla.org/drdianahill (Insight LA) https://drdianahill.com/events/ (Diana's upcoming events) Thank you for listening to Your Life in Process! If you have any questions or feedback you can contact me by email at podcast@yourlifeinprocess.com, leave me an audio message at (805) 457-2776, or message me on Instagram @drdianahill and remember when you become psychologically flexible, you become free. Thank you to my team Craig, Angela Stubbs, Ashley Hiatt, Abby Diehl, and to our sponsorhttps://lightfully.com/ ( )InsightLA Meditation for making this podcast possible. Thank you to Benjamin Gould...

The Work From Home Show
S3Ep21: How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind with Dr. Jud Brewer

The Work From Home Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 23:23


Mindless eating, smoking, and worrying plague the world today. It was bad pre-pandemic, and it's gotten worse since. Adam Schroeder and Naresh Vissa talk to Dr. Jud Brewer about how we can put ourselves in position to defeat these things. Dr. Brewer founded MindSciences, Inc. (now known as DrJud), an app-based digital therapeutic treatment program for anxiety, overeating, and smoking. He is director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center and associate professor in behavioral and social sciences in the Brown School of Public Health, and in psychiatry at Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School. He is also an executive medical director of behavioral health at the digital health company Sharecare and #1 New York Times' bestselilng author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love—Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits and the new book Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Websites: www.Patreon.com/WorkFromHomeShow www.DrJud.com www.MapMyHabit.com www.UnwindingAnxiety.com www.GoEatRightNow.com www.ShareCare.com Featured Photo by Milad Fakurian on Unsplash www.WorkFromHomeShow.com

Nobody Told Me!
Dr. Judson Brewer: ...how to break the anxiety cycle

Nobody Told Me!

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 28:54


Do you suffer from anxiety?  Do you have some bad habits?  Did you know there's a link between your anxiety and bad habits?  Our guest on this episode, neurologist and psychiatrist Dr. Judson Brewer says anxiety hides in bad habits. You may have seen Dr. Brewer on 60 Minutes or the Today Show, or you may have viewed his TED talk on A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit, which has had more than 16 million views.  Dr. Brewer's latest book is called, “Unwinding Anxiety:  New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind”. Thanks to our sponsor of this episode! --> AirMedCare Network: AirMedCare Network provides world-class air transport services to the nearest, appropriate hospital or trauma center. AMCN Members have the added value of knowing their flight expenses are completely covered when flown by an AMCN provider. For as little as $85 a year, it covers your entire household, every day, 24/7, even when traveling. AMCN is the largest medical air transport membership in the country, covering 38 states. For just pennies a day, you can worry less about what matters most. This is security no family should be without. Now, as a Nobody Told Me! listener, you'll get up to a $50 eGift Card when you join. Visit www.airmedcarenetwork.com/nobody and use the offer code NOBODY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Health Geeks Book Club Podcast
Episode 63: Unwinding Anxiety

Health Geeks Book Club Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022


Do you wake up anxious? Worry through the day? Binge worry late into the night? Are you part of the 80% of Americans who are anxious according to the APA (American Psychiatric Association)? The Health Geeks, Kristen and Eleanor, think all of us should read this book. We loved talking about the stories and the brain tools that Judson Brewer, MD PhD, offers in his refreshing book UNWINDING ANXIETY: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (2021). Listen in, then share your thoughts and reactions @healthgeekspodcast. Leave a message on the TLD Network Hotline 336-422-NUMB (6862).

Untangle
Encore - Judson Brewer - Unwinding Anxiety. Breaking the Habit of Worry and Fear

Untangle

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 44:52


Judson is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of the book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal your Mind. He has combined his expertise in mindfulness, habit, behavioral change, and neuroscience to create practical tools to help unwind anxiety. The interview offers several ways to uncover what triggers anxiety and how to identify and break these anxiety habits using a variety of methods, including mindfulness and reward-based learning.

Good Life Project
Dr. Jud Brewer | How to Unwind Anxiety

Good Life Project

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 61:07


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 SPARKEDSleep Number See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Your Life In Process
Unhook From Feeling You're Not Doing Enough With Dr. Judson Brewer

Your Life In Process

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 37:26


Do you feel like you keep on doing more, but are never doing enough? Do you feel guilt when you take time off? The struggle of productivity anxiety is common in our achievement and productivity focused society. In today's episode of Your Life in Process, join Dr. Diana Hill and frequent contributor Dr. Judson Brewer as they discuss focusing on enjoying the journey of life rather than the outcome. Freedom begins with a shift in attention towards your human yearnings. About Dr. Judson BrewerJud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is also the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Follow him on twitter @drjudbrewer Key TakeawaysOur culture has defined productivity in very specific ways, which may contribute to feelings of stress about never doing enough. Awareness of the journey of life rather than the destination can lead to freedom from unhelpful striving. Taking breaks and engaging in values driven action is key to well-being. Relevant Resourceshttps://drdianahill.com/extras/ (Download Your Daily Practice for Episode 17 Here) Learn more about https://insightla.org/drdianahill (Insight LA) https://drdianahill.com/striving-thriving-summit/ (Watch Dr. Jud and Diana at the From Striving to Thriving Summit) https://drjud.com/about/ (Learn More About Dr. Jud) Read Dr. Jud's books: https://bookshop.org/books/the-craving-mind-from-cigarettes-to-smartphones-to-love-why-we-get-hooked-and-how-we-can-break-bad-habits/9780300234367 (The Craving Mind) and https://bookshop.org/books/unwinding-anxiety-new-science-shows-how-to-break-the-cycles-of-worry-and-fear-to-heal-your-mind/9780593330449 (Unwinding Anxiety) https://bookshop.org/books/home-body-9781449486808/9781449486808 (Read the Poem Productivity Anxiety by Rupi Kaur in Homebody) Learn more about humans as hunter gatherers https://bookshop.org/books/sapiens-a-brief-history-of-humankind-9781467601573/9780062316110 (Read Sapiens by Yval Noah Harari)  Want to learn more about “completion lists” vs. “to do lists”? https://bookshop.org/books/four-thousand-weeks-time-management-for-mortals/9780374159122 (Read Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkman)  Curious about core human yearnings? https://bookshop.org/books/a-liberated-mind-how-to-pivot-toward-what-matters/9780735214019 (Read A Liberated Mind by Steven Hayes) Need a retreat? Come to https://bluespiritcostarica.com/ (Blue Spirit Costa Rica) with me in April 2023! Contact info@drdianahill.com Listen to https://drdianahill.com/captivate-podcast/let-go-of-your-ego-practice-non-attachment-and-succeed-with-dr-joseph-ciarrochi/ (Diana's Episode with Dr. Joseph Ciarrochi) https://drdianahill.com/events/ (Diana's upcoming events) Thank you for listening to Season 1 of YLIP. We are resting before we begin Season 2. Please join us in a well-deserved rest. Thank you to my team Craig, Angela Stubbs,

Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel
Bonus Episode: The Anxious Achiever with Morra Aarons-Mele

Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 55:48


In this bonus episode we'll introduce you to The Anxious Achiever podcast with host Morra Aarons-Mele, now a part of #LinkedInPresents. In this episode Morra speaks with neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer, author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind, about how to experiment with different behavior patterns. Then, she speaks with Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, about anxiety, habits, and ADHD.

Curious Minds: Innovation in Life and Work
CM 210: Judson Brewer on Unwinding Anxiety

Curious Minds: Innovation in Life and Work

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 44:11


Humans have always lived with anxiety. Thousands of years ago, we feared attacks by wild animals. Today we worry whether we'll have enough money to retire. It's not the anxiety that matters, but how we handle it. Our responses can often compound the problem. For example, feeling anxious about a demanding customer, we reward ourselves with a pint of ice cream. As the pressure mounts, it becomes a daily habit, and then, an addiction. At that point, our response to anxiety is no longer giving us the reward we expected. Instead, it makes us feel worse. Judson Brewer offers an alternate path. A medical doctor and researcher, he studies anxiety and addiction. He's spent his career helping people unwind the habits that amplify their anxiety and lead to unhealthy, addictive behaviors. Judson shares these methods in his latest book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. He argues that we can't think our way out of anxiety. Instead, through a combination of mindfulness, practice, and understanding our habit loops, we can change our behaviors for life. It's a thoughtful, compelling approach that will give you a different perspective on anxiety. Episode Links Eric Kandel Reinforcement Learning Thomas Borkovec Default Mode Network (DMN) Yerkes-Dodson Law Flow by Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi Dopamine reward prediction error Dana Small Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman  The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

Spivey Consulting Law School Admissions Podcast
Dr. Jud Brewer on the Highly Effective Way to Overcome Anxiety

Spivey Consulting Law School Admissions Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 32:35


In this episode, we speak with Dr. Judson Brewer about proven, concrete strategies to manage anxiety, including how to apply them for LSAT-related test anxiety and the stress of waiting for admissions results. Dr. Jud Brewer is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also 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 and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and 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 listen and subscribe to Status Check with Spivey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Google Podcasts. You can listen to a full transcript of this episode here. Links to resources from Dr. Jud Brewer: Dr. Jud Brewer's website Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Unwinding by Sharecare (app) Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app) spiveyconsulting.com | spiveyblog.com | myrankbyspivey.com

The Art of Manliness
Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It

The Art of Manliness

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 37:45


You may think of anxiety as a reaction, a feeling, or a disorder. My guest today says that perhaps the best way to think about anxiety, especially if you want to treat it effectively, is as a habit.His name is Dr. Judson Brewer, and he's a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and the author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Dr. Jud and I begin our conversation with what anxiety is, and how it gets connected into a habit loop that can lead to other maladaptive behaviors like drinking, overeating, and worrying. Dr. Jud then explains how to hack the anxiety habit loop by mapping it out, disenchanting your anxiety-driven behaviors, and giving your brain "a bigger, better offer" by getting curious about your anxiety. We also talk about why asking why you're anxious is not part of this process, and end our conversation with how this habit-based approach to behavior change can also work for things like depression and anger.Resources Related to the PodcastAoM Podcast #497: The Meaning, Manifestations, and Treatments for AnxietyAoM Podcast #614: Get Out of Your Mind and Into Your LifeAoM article, podcast, and video on hacking the habit loopAoM article on asking "what" instead of "why"Undoing Depression by Richard O'ConnorConnect With Dr. JudDr. Jud's Website

High Energy Health Podcast
Unwinding Anxiety: Judson Brewer and Mirjam Paninski in Conversation

High Energy Health Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 44:09


Dr. Jud Brewer MD PhD is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the Medical School at Brown University. He also is a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for behavior change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI, and source-estimated EEG, and is currently translating these findings into clinical use. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, presented to the US President's Office of National Drug Control Policy, foreign Parliaments, trained US Olympic athletes and coaches, and foreign government ministers and has been featured on 60 minutes, at TED (4th most viewed talk of 2016 with over 17 Million views), in the New York Times, Time magazine (top 100 new health discoveries of 2013), Forbes, Businessweek, NPR, National Geographic, and the BBC among others. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Here is what Jud and Mirjam discuss:                How can we define addiction and why we may all me addicted                Dr. Jud's lightbulb moment: how anxiety is related to addiction                The importance of meditation and mindfulness                Are meditation and mindfulness the same?                A painful lesson: the less you know the more you say                What does Dr. Jud's meditation practice looks like?                Why breaking a habit is not a question of willpower                The importance of the ancient scriptures in Dr. Jud's lab                Why we prefer cake over broccoli                            How mindfulness helps with procrastination                The power of Dr. Jud's apps                The importance of kindness Dr. Jud's website is: https://drjud.com/ Mirjam's website is: https://www.mirjampaninski.com/ #eft #eftuniverse #tapping #meditation #blissbrain #mindtomatter #kindness #mindfulness 

Your Life In Process
What's Up With Dr. Jud? Digital Distraction

Your Life In Process

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 38:24


Are you distracted by your phone or digital devices? Do you find yourself multitasking and feeling scattered? In this episode you will learn how to reclaim your attention from digital distraction with mindfulness, behavioral neuroscience, and tools from ACT. Join frequent contributor Dr. Judson Brewer and Dr. Diana Hill to learn strategies to get re-focused and engaged in what matters most. About Dr. Judson BrewerJud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is also the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Follow him on twitter @drjudbrewer Key TakeawaysAwareness of how technology is affecting your engagement in your life is the first step in reclaiming your attention.  Technology is designed to be intermittently reinforcing and your attention is an economic commodity to be fought for.  You can take back your attention by breaking the cycle of distraction habits, which requires regular practice of mindfulness.  Notice your own disenchantment with distraction. How does it feel for you to get sucked in? Notice what it feels like to be fully present. How does it feel when you are fully present in a conversation or in your body movement?  Relevant Resources Mentionedhttps://drdianahill.com/extras/ (Download Your Daily Practice for Episode 11 Here) https://drjud.com/about/ (Learn More About Dr. Jud) Read Dr. Jud's books: https://bookshop.org/books/the-craving-mind-from-cigarettes-to-smartphones-to-love-why-we-get-hooked-and-how-we-can-break-bad-habits/9780300234367 (The Craving Mind) and https://bookshop.org/books/unwinding-anxiety-new-science-shows-how-to-break-the-cycles-of-worry-and-fear-to-heal-your-mind/9780593330449 (Unwinding Anxiety) https://podtail.com/da/podcast/psychologists-off-the-clock-a-psychology-podcast-a/196-the-neuroscience-of-marketing-with-matt-johnso/ (Listen to Diana Hill interview Prince Ghuman, author of Blindsight.) https://drdianahill.com/captivate-podcast/dopamine-nation-the-neuroscience-of-our-everyday-addictions-with-dr-anna-lembke/ (Listen to Diana Hill interview Anna Lembke, author of Dopamine Nation.) Sponsor: http://www.lightfully.com/ (Lightfully Behavioral Health) https://drdianahill.com/events/ (Diana's upcoming events with PESI and Praxis Continuing Education ) Thank you for listening to Your Life in Process! If you have any questions or feedback you can email me, send me a voice message at (805) 457-2776, or message me on http://instagram.com/drdianahill (Instagram). Remember when you become psychologically flexible, you become free. Subscribe for free on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-life-in-process/id1596820706 (Apple Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/1Kpkt3xGpyZm5UQYMKu4Uo (Spotify), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0veW91ci1saWZlLWluLXByb2Nlc3Mv...

State of Mind
Trauma in the Central Nervous System

State of Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 59:45


Episode #40: The vast majority of adults in the U.S., more than 70%, have experienced some type of traumatic event, and research shows that trauma survivors have a high incidence of physical and mental health illnesses. Trauma has such a severe impact on the body because of the way it affects, and ultimately rewires, the brain. The good news is that the human nervous system has the capacity to recover. Joining us is yoga teacher Abbey Asher, who describes how she learned to attend to her own mental health and nervous system while she was caring for her husband through his 4-year illness and eventual death from brain cancer. Psychotherapist  and trauma specialist Karen Ouse, LMFT joins us to share her knowledge of nervous system physiology and to discuss how to grow awareness, calm the nervous system, and build resilience to facilitate trauma recovery. Broadcast: 3/6/22 Special thanks  to Jeanne Baldzikowski for audio production, to Jennifer Young for research and outreach, and to Izzy Weisz for marketing. And thanks to acoustic guitarist Adrian Legg for composing, performing, and donating the use of our theme music. LISTEN ANYTIME or subscribe to get new or past episodes delivered to your listening device: Apple Podcasts / Google Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher  / TuneIn JOIN EMAIL LIST Want to know our interesting topic each month? Simply  SIGN UP for our email list! FOLLOW US Facebook  @stateofmindksqd Instagram @state_of_mind.radio SUGGEST A TOPIC If you or someone you know has topic ideas for future shows or a story of mental health recovery to share, please email debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org SHARE YOUR STORY In Your Voice are short segments on the show where a listener gets to share their experience of the topic we are discussing. You can call us at 831- 824-4324 and leave a 1-3 minute message about: a mental health experience you've had, something that has contributed to your mental health recovery journey, or share a resource that has helped you. Alternatively, you can make a 1-3 minute audio recording right on your phone and email that file to debra.stateofmind@ksqd.org. Your voice may just become part of one of our future shows! SUPPORT OR UNDERWRITE If you like what you're hearing here on KSQD, also affectionately called K– Squid, you can become a “Philanthropod on the Squid Squad” by becoming a supporting member  and help keep KSQD surfing the air waves! Consider underwriting your business or agency and showing our listeners your support for State of Mind. RESOURCES Books & Articles The Body Keeps the Score:  Brain, mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (2014) by Bessel Van Der Kolk — This book explores how the body retains the imprints of trauma. The author is a neuroscientist who explains why we suffer and opportunities for healing from the trauma.  There is a wonderful chapter on yoga and learning how to inhabit your body. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (2005) by Pema Chödrön, an American Tibetan Buddhist. — According to traditional Buddhist teaching, we must learn to stop running from suffering and instead actually learn to approach it — fearlessly, compassionately, and with curiosity. Healing Developmental Trauma: How Early Trauma Affects Self-Regulation, Self Image, and the Capacity for Relationship (2012) by Dr. Laurence Heller and Dr. Aline LaPierre — A practical guide to help understand the principles involved in the NARM™ model which draws from somatic-based psychotherapy and neuroscience to offer tools for healing—and moving past—early trauma. In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness (2010) by Peter Levine —Poses the idea that idea that trauma is neither a disease nor a disorder, but rather an injury caused by fright, helplessness and loss that can be healed by engaging our innate capacity to self-regulate high states of arousal and intense emotions. Explains the theory of Somatic Experiencing® and learn how physiology is dysregulated by trauma. Man's Search for Meaning (2006) by Viktor E. Frankl — This is a seminal book that is a must read for anyone experiencing trauma.  The book recounts Viktor Frankl's experiences in the concentration camps of WWII and the school of therapy he invented to help us confront our trauma and losses. What if There's No Such Thing As Closure by Meg Bernhard / New York Times / Dec. 15, 2021 Updated Dec. 19, 2021 — The article describes the groundbreaking research by social scientist, Pauline Bass, who invented the term “ambiguous loss” to describe absences that are often not unacknowledged. You can also listen to this article using this link. Podcast New York Times Ezra Klein Podcast: That Anxiety You're Feeling; It's a Habit You Can Unlearn / New York Times Ezra Klein Podcast / April 20, 2021— Jud Brewer is an associate professor of psychiatry at Brown University, where he is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center. He has a new book called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind,”  In this interview with Ezra Klein, Brewer discusses his research on anxiety, which he sees as a kind of addiction. Websites Somatic Experiencing® — Dedicated to supporting trauma resolution and resilience through culturally responsive professional training and education, research, and outreach around the globe. The NARM™ Training Institute — Descriptions of offerings for this therapeutic modality, including how to become a member of the NARM™ Inner Circle Community. Greater Good Magazine — The Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and hosts this online magazine that teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society. The online magazine offers no-cost videos, articles, and The Science of Happiness, a podcast on the science and skills of well-being. More Info Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - An overview from the US Department of Health and Human Services of the ACEs model of understanding risk factors contributing to developmental and relational trauma, common responses and the impacts of such experiences on later physical and mental health.  This page also links to numerous other resources. ACEs Fact Sheet - by the Centers for Disease Control Take The ACE Quiz — And Learn What It Does And Doesn't Mean - NPR Article / March 2, 20152:57 PM ET / by Laura Stareccheski Self-Care for Trauma Yoga with Adriene —  A wonderful way to access free yoga videos for all levels, including beginners. Community Counseling Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast is a dedicated underwriter of State of Mind. FSA provides resources, support, and counseling services to adults and children. FSA believes in the power and potential of people of all ages and backgrounds to discover their own creative solutions and welcomes people of diverse cultures, genders, sexual orientations, ages, faiths, socio-economic backgrounds.  FSA Counseling Offices offer Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost, sliding scale services in both downtown Santa Cruz 831-423-9444 x200 and in Soquel 831-346-6767 x200. Contact Guests Abbey Asher — Iyengar inspired yoga teacher; classes held in person at the Vet's Hall in downtown Santa Cruz,  on zoom or privately in Abbey's home. Email: aasher@ucsc.edu Phone: 831-334-5919 Karen Ouse, LMFT — Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, NARM Therapist. Offering online sessions to individuals and couples; specializing in healing trauma from a heart-centered, relational approach. Email: karenouse@santacruztraumatherapist.com Phone: (831)-689-7676

Your Life In Process
What Is Up With Dr. Jud? Anger

Your Life In Process

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 46:05 Transcription Available


Are you a little angrier, irritable or quick to lash out these days? Anger is a challenging emotion. And according to Dr. Jud, it can become a habit. What is fueling your anger and how can you break the habit loop of resentment? What can we learn from behavioral neuroscience and ancient wisdom to respond differently when we're triggered? Listen to today's episode to learn how to turn your anger into compassionate action. About Dr. Judson BrewerJud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is also the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Follow him on Twitter @drjudbrewer Episode Segments[00:00] - Introduction [01:11] - About Dr. Jud [2:33] - Sponsor: Lightfully Behavioral Health [3:33] - Dr. Jud's Personal Experience With Anger [7:58] - Diana's Personal Experience With Anger [9:26] - What Mechanism Drives Anger? [13:34] - How Values Are Related To Anger [15:31] - Self-Righteous Anger [18:09] - The Behavioral Neuroscience Of Anger [20:44] - Anger As A Habit Loop [24:32] - The Costs Of Anger [31:04] - Compassion And Anger [33:36] - 3 Steps To Changing Your Anger Habit [43:19] - Your Daily Practice [45:18] - Connect With The Podcast Key TakeawaysAnger is an emotion that has a mechanism that keeps it going and reinforces it. Often anger can be triggered by getting something we don't want, having something we want taken away, or when we feel our values are threatened Evolutionarily, anger may be linked to maintaining our social status Anger can become a habit loop with a trigger, behavior, and result associated with it. The first step in changing your anger habit is to map out its loop.  It is possible to take action against injustice without acting from anger, but acting from compassion and values For long-term change, focus on the bigger better offer of being compassionate  Relevant Resources Mentionedhttps://drdianahill.com/extras/ (Download your Daily Process for Episode 3 Here) Read Dr. Jud's books: https://bookshop.org/books/the-craving-mind-from-cigarettes-to-smartphones-to-love-why-we-get-hooked-and-how-we-can-break-bad-habits/9780300234367 (The Craving Mind) and https://bookshop.org/books/unwinding-anxiety-new-science-shows-how-to-break-the-cycles-of-worry-and-fear-to-heal-your-mind/9780593330449 (Unwinding Anxiety) https://drjud.com/ (Learn more about Dr. Jud's Aps and programs) for eating, anxiety, and smoking Check out Dr. Jud on the http://www.fromstrivingtothriving.com/ (From Striving to Thriving Summit) with Diana https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2014.00424/full (Research study Diana mentions about compassion meditators and anger ) Learn more about http://www.lightfully.com/ (Lightfully Behavioral Health) Thank you for listening to Your Life in Process! If you have any questions or feedback you can email me, send me a voice message at...

The Brian Keane Podcast
#361: Dr Jud on Unwinding Anxiety, Using Curiosity To Manage Cravings and Finally Breaking The Cycle of Worry and Fear!

The Brian Keane Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 52:40


Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change.    He is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor at the School of Public Health and the School of Medicine at Brown University.    He is the executive medical director of behavioural health at Sharecare.inc and a research affiliate at MIT.    Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety.    He is the author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits and Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.       Why anxiety has gone viral and is so prominent at the minute      Habit loops and how they impact emotional eating patterns     Anxiety as a habit loop and how closely related that is to cravings     The power of curiosity vs willpower      Worry is a behavior; anxiety is a feeling – and why it's so important not to confuse the two      Hedonic hunger and managing your cravings     Why your previous anti-anxiety (and Anti-habit) strategies failed       How your brain makes decisions (why we prefer cake to broccoli)     How long it takes to change a habit     And much more    Shownotes:      Dr. Jud Brewer's website Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Unwinding by Sharecare (app) Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app) BRIANS LINKS BKF Online Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/bkf-online/   GAA Lean Body Program: https://briankeanefitness.com/lean-body-program/

Champagne Problems
Anxiety with Dr. Judson Brewer

Champagne Problems

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 60:44


Dr. Judson Brewer, renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist from Brown University, teaches us how we can control our anxiety when we recognize the habits feeding it. This episode, we learn to stop playing the blame game and start harnessing the power of our own will and awareness. Dr. Jud Brewer is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also 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., a digital health company and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind”.  Dr. Jud Brewer's website Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Unwinding by Sharecare (app) Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app)

The Anxious Achiever
Anxiety Is a Habit

The Anxious Achiever

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 54:57


Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Dr. Judson Brewer, author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind,” about how we can experiment with different behavior patterns. Then, she speaks with journalist Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” about anxiety, habits, and ADHD.

Redefining Medicine
Redefining Medicine with special guest Dr. Judson Brewer

Redefining Medicine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 10:05


Jud Brewer MD PhD (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 25 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences and Psychiatry at the Schools of Public Health & Medicine at Brown University. He is also the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT.   A psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for addictions, Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. He has also studied the underlying neural mechanisms of mindfulness using standard and real-time fMRI and EEG neurofeedback. He has trained US Olympic athletes and coaches, foreign government ministers, and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, TED (4th most viewed talk of 2016, with 17+ Million views), the New York Times, Time magazine (top 100 new health discoveries of 2013), Forbes, BBC, NPR, Al Jazeera (documentary about his research), Businessweek and others. His work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, among others.   Dr. Brewer founded MindSciences (which merged with Sharcecare Inc. in 2020) to move his discoveries of clinical evidence behind mindfulness for anxiety, eating, smoking and other behavior change into the hands of consumers (see www.drjud.com for more information). He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and the New York Times best-seller, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Follow him on twitter @judbrewer.

The Dude Therapist
Are you Stuck in an Anxiety Loop? w/ Dr. Jud Brewer

The Dude Therapist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 51:14


Jud Brewer, MD, Ph.D. (“Dr. Jud”) is a New York Times best-selling author and thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery,” who blends over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent changes in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large. Dr. Brewer is the director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University. Additionally, he is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, and a research affiliate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Previously, Dr. Brewer held research and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts' Center for Mindfulness.As a psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions, Dr. Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for anxiety, emotional eating, and smoking.Dr. Brewer has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, trained U.S. Olympic athletes and coaches, foreign government ministers and corporate leaders. His work has been featured on 60 Minutes, TED, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Today Show, TIME, The Washington Post, Forbes, CNN, BBC, NPR, and more. His research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association, among others. He is the author of The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love, Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Dr. Jud and his wife Mahri live in Massachusetts where they enjoy biking, hiking, and meditating with their cats.Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterUnwinding by Sharecare (app)Unwinding Anxiety (app)Eat Right Now (app)Craving To Quit! (app)Support the show (https://pod.fan/the-dude-therapist)

You Are Not So Smart
218 - Unwinding Anxiety - Jud Brewer

You Are Not So Smart

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 57:22


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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Story in the Public Square
Unwinding Anxiety with Judson Brewer

Story in the Public Square

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 28:40


Colleges and universities all over the United States are facing a wave of students suffering from depression and anxiety heightened by the last year and a half of the pandemic.  Dr. Jud Brewer says there are things everyone can do to be more mindful, to break bad habits, and to be happier. Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in Behavioral and Social Sciences at the School of Public Health and Psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University.  He is also a research affiliate at MIT.  Before that, he held research and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts' Center for Mindfulness.  Brewer is a New York Times best-selling author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” (March 2021).  He is an addiction psychiatrist and an internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions.  Based on the success of these programs in the lab, he co-founded MindSciences, Inc. to create app-based digital therapeutic versions of these programs for a wider audience, working with individuals, corporations, and hospital systems to put effective, evidence-based behavior change guidance in the hands of people struggling with unwanted behaviors and “everyday addictions.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking To Teens
Ep 159: Breaking Down Anxiety

Talking To Teens

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 24:11


Anxiety is a pretty common feeling–you likely know how it feels to have your heart suddenly race in your chest, your palms go sweaty and your words turn to gibberish before a big presentation or confrontation. Having these anxious feelings is bad enough when it's an isolated incident, but many of us–and our kids–might be feeling anxiety every day! This could be caused by anything, from eating to driving to social situations! For kids handling school, sports, clubs, college apps and friendship drama, anxiety may be a frequent presence keeping them from living their best life.It seems like this anxiety is simply an unavoidable, biological force, but our guest this week is encouraging us to think about anxious behaviors a little differently. Instead of viewing them as something we have little control over, he's telling us how anxiety may actually just be a force of habit, and therefore something we can change! Anxious responses follow the same patterns as habits, are often caused by similar triggers, and, as we're discussing this week, can be treated in similar ways.If you're looking to heal you or your teen's anxious patterns, this is the episode for you! Our guest is Judson Brewer, author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Judson is not only an internationally renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, but also the director of research and innovation at Brown's mindfulness center. His 2016 Ted Talk, tilted “A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit, has over 16 million views on YouTube!In our interview, we're diving into how anxious tendencies act just like habits–with triggers, behavior and rewards. Plus, we're getting into how you can understand and reflect on your own behaviors, if you just have the courage to be curious.

The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast
Unwinding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 33:49


Join my private FB group Alcohol Minimalists here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/changeyouralcoholhabit Has this podcast helped you?  How about leaving a review: Itunes Follow me on Instagram: @AlcoholMinimalist  You can grab two free chapters of my upcoming book here! Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Safe?" Get it here.  Low risk drinking guidelines from the NIAAA: Healthy men under 65: No more than 4 drinks in one day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Healthy women (all ages) and healthy men 65 and older: No more than 3 drinks in one day and no more than 7 drinks per week. One drink is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor. So remember that a mixed drink or full glass of wine are probably more than one drink. Abstinence from alcohol Abstinence from alcohol is the best choice for people who take medication(s) that interact with alcohol, have health conditions that could be exacerbated by alcohol (e.g. liver disease), are pregnant or may become pregnant or have had a problem with alcohol or another substance in the past. Benefits of “low-risk” drinking Following these guidelines reduces the risk of health problems such as cancer, liver disease, reduced immunity, ulcers, sleep problems, complications of existing conditions, and more. It also reduces the risk of depression, social problems, and difficulties at school or work. This week on the podcast I'm talking with Dr. Jud Brewer.  Dr. Jud Brewer is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety.  We are talking all about his newest book: Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Dr. Jud's  new approach to anxiety focuses on how anxiety itself becomes a habit. From his own personal experience in medical school as well as his history of treating patients, he came to realize that the same mindfulness techniques that he was successfully applying to smoking and emotinal eating could be applied to anxiety itself (something that was often at the root of the addictive behaviors.)  You can learn about all resources mentioned and apps at Dr. Brewer's website here:   Dr. Jud

Book Dreams
Ep. 65 - How to Ease Anxieties and Resist Chocolate Cake: Testing Strategies Proposed by Neuroscientist Judson Brewer

Book Dreams

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 17:26


MINI EPISODE: Need help easing anxieties? Or resisting your cravings for sugar? Julie does. For this week's episode, she sought help from neuroscientist Judson Brewer, 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 Cellphones to Love--Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits. The Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, Dr. Brewer offers guidance for breaking bad habits--including spirals of worrying--using mindfulness and other brain-based practices. Have his strategies worked for Julie? Take a listen to her conversation with Eve and find out! This is the first in a new type of episode for Book Dreams. Periodically Eve or Julie will pick a book on a topic she needs help with, and then they'll come together to assess whether the book actually helped. We hope you enjoy it! Find us on Twitter (@bookdreamspod) and Instagram (@bookdreamspodcast), or email us at contact@bookdreamspodcast.com. We encourage you to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter for information about our episodes, guests, and more. Book Dreams is a part of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Book Dreams, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows about literature, writing, and storytelling like Storybound and The History of Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mentally Flexible
Dr. Jud Brewer | Cultivating an Open Awareness

Mentally Flexible

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 55:22


My guest today is Dr. Jud Brewer. Dr. Jud is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” In this episode we explore a range of topics:-Dr. Jud's early experiences with meditation and mindfulness-The dance between being the experiencer versus the researcher of mindfulness -How Dr. Jud has been able to integrate of science and spiritual traditions-How awareness can shift addictive patterns-Dr. Jud's thoughts on psychedelic-assisted therapy-The story behind his new book, “Unwinding Anxiety” -The nature of consciousness -Dr. Jud's thoughts on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy—————————————————————————Dr. Jud Brewer's website Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app)—————————————————————————If you find value in the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It only takes 30 seconds and plays an important role in being able to get new guests. I also love reading them! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentally-flexible/id1539933988Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentallyflexible/Explore the website: https://mentallyflexible.com/Check out my song “Glimpse at Truth” that you hear in the intro/outro of every episode: https://tomparkes.bandcamp.com/track/glimpse-at-truth

Finding Mastery
Dr. Jud Brewer on Unwinding Anxiety

Finding Mastery

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 83:38


This week's conversation is with Dr. Jud Brewer, a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. You may be familiar with him from his first appearance on Finding Mastery a few years ago - episode #66.I wanted to have Jud back on to discuss his new book titled, “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.”You can probably imagine where this conversation is headed - we discuss some of his new findings around working with anxiety, in any walk of life.-----Please support our partners!We're able to keep growing and creating content for YOU because of their support. We believe in their mission and would appreciate you supporting them in return!!To take advantage of deals from our partners, head to http://www.findingmastery.net/partners where you'll find all discount links and codes mentioned in the podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dr. Jud Brewer: Unwinding Anxiety - A Novel Model for Understanding & Treating Anxiety

Thoughts on Record: Podcast of the Ottawa Institute of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 54:21


Anxiety is a normal and necessary component of the human experience; however, under some circumstances normal psychological processes related to anxiety can unwittingly become entrenched in "habit loops" that can keep an individual stuck.  New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change, Dr. Jud Brewer, joins us for a fascinating discussion of his novel model of anxiety as described in his new book  "Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind”.  This discussion includes a consideration of:  the evolutionary value of emotions and Dr. Brewer's perspective on when and how normally adaptive anxiety can evolve into a self-defeating habit  the mechanism by which anxiety and associated cognitive processes & behaviours can unwittingly turn into bad habitsa consideration of whether rates of anxiety are actually rising and features of our modern lifestyle that could be contributing to such a trendthe value and utility in tolerating uncertaintyan in-depth review of Dr. Brewer's model for understanding and treating anxiety including conceptualizing anxiety as a habit loop as well as leveraging awareness to allow individuals to become attuned to the actual vs. predicted awards of engaging in anxiety habit loopsthe addiction-like dynamics surrounding the cognitive & behavioural experience of anxiety (e.g.,  “wanting” vs. “liking”)why willpower, substitution, stimulus control & environmental manipulation are strategies that are oversold with respect to their ability to affect changethe importance of finding the "bigger, better offer" to derail anxious habit loops & why Dr. Brewer feels mindfulness, curiosity & kindness are critical in this respecta brief consideration of how his model dovetails with traditional CBT Dr. Jud Brewer is a New York Times best-selling author, neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and thought leader in the field of habit change. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Brewer has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind”https://drjud.com/Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Alain Guillot Show
347 Judson Brewer: How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear

Alain Guillot Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2021 27:49


https://www.alainguillot.com/judson-brewer/ Judson Alyn Brewer, M.D., Ph.D., is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times, best-selling author. His latest book is Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Get the book here: https://amzn.to/35cjoBV

The Sonya Looney Show
Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Anxiety and Habit Change

The Sonya Looney Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 55:18


Are you trying to create a good habit or break a bad one? That's Dr. Jud Brewer's speciality.  Dr. Jud (MD, PhD) has over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training and a career in scientific research. His interest in how the brain works has led him to work with people to make deep, permanent change in their lives. He has developed mindfulness programs for habit change, including in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. Earlier this year, Dr. Jud released a new book, “Unwinding Anxiety - New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.” His book is a clinically proven step-by-step plan to break the cycle of worry and fear that drives anxiety and addictive habits. Dr. Jud explains how to uproot anxiety at its source using brain-based techniques. Check out Sonya's previous interview with Dr. Jud in early 2020 about how to overcome bad habits and cravings using the power of the mind. In this episode, Dr. Jud talks about looking at anxiety as a habit and not relying on willpower to change that habit. He also speaks about curiosity and mindfulness. 

The Psychology Podcast
Judson Brewer || Unwinding Anxiety

The Psychology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 51:07


Today it's great to have Jud Brewer on the podcast. Dr. Brewer is a New York Times best-selling author, addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is an associate professor and the Director of Research and Innovation at the Center for Mindfulness at Brown University and the Executive Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Sharecare Inc. He has developed clinically proven app-based mindfulness trainings including those to help people with quitting smoking, emotional eating and anxiety. He is the author of The Craving Mind: from cigarettes to smartphones to love, why we get hooked and how we can break bad habits (New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017) and Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind (Avery/Penguin Random House, 2021). Topics · Why Jud practices mindfulness · How to break unhealthy habits and addictions · What “everyday addictions” are · Can addictions be reversed? · Why we prefer cake to broccoli · The shortcomings of willpower · Jud discusses discipline and changing behaviors · The role of anxiety in habit formation · The science of curiosity · Understanding our cravings · What anxiety sobriety is --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-psychology-podcast/support

Don't Quit on Me
Dr Jud Brewer - How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear

Don't Quit on Me

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 41:24


Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. His TED Talk ”A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” has over 16 million views on YouTube. Dr. Jud is an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare. His new book is called Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your MindDr. Jud Brewer's website Follow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app) Music by Tim Moor - https://pixabay.com/users/18879564-18879564/ Twitter Close Support the show

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson
Practical, 3-Step Approach For Breaking Any Habit & “Unwinding Anxiety” | Dr. Jud Brewer

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 46:32


EPISODE 84 | Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. His TED Talk ”A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit” has over 16 million views on YouTube. He's also an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare. Dr. Jud's new book—Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind—is now a New York Times best seller. In the episode, he shares a 3-step approach for breaking any habit, why willpower doesn't work, common misconceptions about what it takes to make or break a habit...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/84 P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

WorkWell
43. Dr. Judson Brewer on overcoming anxiety

WorkWell

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 39:53


Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. But despite their prevalence, they are still often misunderstood and therefore go undiagnosed and untreated. On this episode Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Judson Brewer, a renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. Dr. Brewer is an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare. His new book Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind is now a New York Times best seller.

Research 2030
The value of creating a healthy research culture: Dr. Judson Brewer

Research 2030

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 30:00 Transcription Available


In this episode, host Claudio Colaiacomo welcomes renowned neuroscientist, psychiatrist, book author and mindfulness expert, Dr. Judson Brewer to the show. Together they discuss the crucial role mental wellbeing programs and support play in cultivating a positive research culture.See full show notes and guest biographiesFeatured GuestDr. Judson Brewer, Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University  Dr. Judson Brewer is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. His new book is called Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Guest Host and Interviewer: Claudio Colaiacomo, Vice President for Academic Relations at Elsevier As well as being Vice President for Academic Relations at Elsevier, Claudio Colaiacomo is also a Mindfulness trainer and coach.Claudio Colaiacomo holds a degree and a masters in physics, an MBA and a Masters in contemplative neurosciences from the University of Pisa. He is a Mindfulness trainer and coach interested in fostering mental wellbeing in complex organizations and academia. In his earlier career, he has worked as a researcher in the US and Austria after moving to Elsevier where he covered several managerial roles. Today he is Vice President for Academic Relations: a role where he meets with the management of research institutions in Southern Europe and the media with the aim of exploring synergies and new ways to serve the scientific community. He’s an expert on the publishing industry and his interests include physics, history and philosophy. He is an experienced speaker and published author himself. Claudio is 49 and lives in Rome with his family.

WorkWell
Overcoming anxiety

WorkWell

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 39:53


Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. But despite their prevalence, they are still often misunderstood and therefore go undiagnosed and untreated. On this episode, Deloitte chief well-being officer Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Judson Brewer, renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and also the author of the book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.

The Injured to Elite Podcast
I2E # 61: World Renowned Psychiatrist/Neuroscientist Dr. Jud Brewer on Unwinding The Anxiety in Our Healthcare System

The Injured to Elite Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 54:28


Suffering = Pain x ResistanceJud Brewer, MD, PhD “Dr. Jud” is a NYT best-selling author & thought leader in the field of habit change & the “science of self-mastery”, having combined over 20 years of experience with mindfulness training with his scientific research therein. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, where he also serves as an associate professor. He is the executive medical director at Sharecare Inc. and a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety. His new book is called “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind”.Dr. Jud Brewer's websiteFollow Dr. Jud Brewer on Facebook, Instagram, TwitterUnwinding Anxiety (app)Eat Right Now (app)Craving To Quit! (app)Follow me On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davemmeyerLearn more at http://www.drdavidmeyer.com

Vir Vulnerabilis Vir
Deep Dive with Dr. Jud Brewer

Vir Vulnerabilis Vir

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 52:28


In this episode, Adam and Albert talk with Dr. Jud, an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare, gives us his perspective about his new book Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.  Dr. Jud gives us his perspective and research on how our minds actually work.  Together discuss vulnerability, mindfulness, and our relationships with habits and anxiety.   Season Two of the Vir Vulnerabilis Vir Podcast is sponsored by our good friends at Standard & Strange - where the clothes and the people are anything but ordinary and the motto is own fewer better things! Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @virvulnerabilisvir @denimmindset @upstateguystyle @dr.jud @standardandstrange

The Ezra Klein Show
Anxious? Me, Too. This Conversation Could Help.

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 59:16


This has been a bad year for the anxious among us — myself very much included. The pandemic was objectively terrifying. And many of us were trapped inside, with nothing we could do about it, severed from social connection and routine, with plenty of time to fret.But that almost gives anxiety, at least as I experience it, too much credit. This year, anyway, being anxious made sense. It so often doesn’t. Your mind has so much power and capacity, and there are so many real problems to solve or wonders to contemplate, and instead you’re obsessively ruminating over something that happened three years ago or might happen three years from now.So, what is anxiety? How do we learn it as a behavior? And more to the point, how do we unlearn it?Jud Brewer is an associate professor of psychiatry at Brown University, where he is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center. I’ve followed his work on meditation and addiction for years, and his new book, “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” applies that research to anxiety, which he understands as a kind of addiction. And just like with any addiction, you have to understand its rewards in order to begin addressing it.It’s a powerful framework, and one I’ve found useful in my own life. I’m not saying his book, or this conversation, cured me of anxiety. But it helped me understand it better. I hope it’ll do the same for youRecommendations: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinBarbarian Days by William FinneganThe Underground Railroad by Colson WhiteheadThoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. “The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Roge Karma and Jeff Geld; fact-checking by Michelle Harris; original music by Isaac Jones; mixing by Jeff Geld.

Get Wellthy
20. Unwinding Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer

Get Wellthy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 68:38


Has anyone else been struggling with endless anxiety this year? Has it felt compounded with each month that has gone by?There's no doubt this past year has brought a lot of fear and anxiety to the forefront of our lives. Fortunately, this fear and anxiety is something we can get a grasp on. It's not a product of our circumstances that's here to stay.Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist and New York TImes Best Selling author. Dr. Jud is an associate professor at Brown University and executive medical director at Sharecare. In his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind, he shares with us the science behind anxiety and the importance of understanding it. Not to mention giving us the tools to successfully manage it.Dr. Jud has studied anxiety for years, but he has also personally dealt with anxiety. In today's episode, Dr. Jud shares his story about his experience with anxiety with us as well as some tools that we can use to break free from the fear that chains us down. This episode is packed full of easy to digest and useful information, and you're not going to want to miss it.Episode Highlights:Jud's story about his struggles with anxiety and what led him to studying it more.What mapping is and how it can help with anxiety.Why willpower doesn't work.How we can train our brains to break unhelpful behaviors.What social contagion is and how it impacts us.Michelle shares about a tarot card reading she received and since she didn't like what they had to say she swears the reading had to be about Brad.Find More on Dr. Jud Brewer: Get Dr. Jud's Book, Unwinding Anxiety HEREdrjud.comIG: @dr.judLinks Mentioned in Episode/Find More on The Whole Smiths:Order Athletic Greens HERE!Get 15% off Real Coco Creamers on Amazon with the code: GETWELLTHY15Order my new cookbook HERE!IG: @thewholesmithsIG: @getwellthypodcast

WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie Wiegand
LIMElight wsg. Dr. Judson Brewer

WGRT's LIMElight with Jessie Wiegand

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 10:26


Judson Brewer MD, PhD talks about his book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Utilizing over 20 years of work and research as a psychiatrist and neuroscientist, Dr. Jud coaches his readers toward the greater reward of a peaceful mind. Learn more about Dr. Jud and Unwinding Anxiety on his website: https://drjud.com/ (https://drjud.com/) 

The Whole Health Cure
"Unwinding Anxiety" with Judson Brewer, MD, PhD

The Whole Health Cure

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 33:25


Dr. Jud is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as a research affiliate at MIT. Before that, he held research and teaching positions at Yale University and the University of Massachusetts' Center for Mindfulness. Read more about his research here. He is passionate about understanding how our brains work, and how to use that knowledge to help people make deep, permanent change in their lives — with the goal of reducing suffering in the world at large.As an addiction psychiatrist and internationally known expert in mindfulness training for treating addictions, Dr. Jud has developed and tested novel mindfulness programs for habit change, including both in-person and app-based treatments for smoking, emotional eating, and anxiety (Eat Right Now, Unwinding Anxiety and Craving to Quit).Based on the success of these programs in the lab, he co-founded MindSciences, Inc. to create app-based digital therapeutic versions of these programs for a wider audience, working with individuals, corporations, and hospital systems to put effective, evidence-based behavior change guidance in the hands of people struggling with unwanted behaviors and “everyday addictions.” In this episode Dr. Jud shares the biggest takeaways from his new book “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind” that got released on March 9, 2021 is already an #1 Best Seller. What if we looked at worry as if it were a bad habit?Dr. Jud describes the effects of uncertainty on our mental and emotional health. Uncertainty can take us out fo the "safety zone" and put us in a state of high alert, that leads to anxiety. But what if, instead of entering the "panic zone", we learn how to enter the "learning zone"? Dr. Jud teaches us how to recognize anxiety, and build new habits that help us grow in a calmer state of mind. We cannot think our way out of anxiety…. but we can feel our way out of it! What does that look like? Dr. Jud shares a framework and related tools to do just that. Tune in to the episode to learn more! For more information please visit:www.drjud.comhttps://drjud.com/book/Learn more about the app-based behavior change programs from DrJud and MindSciences for eating, anxiety, and smoking cessation.This podcast is brought to you by Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. To learn more about our work, please visithttps://bit.ly/EmoryLM    

Psychologists Off The Clock: A Psychology Podcast About The Science And Practice Of Living Well

Anxiety can be an exhausting cycle. When you worry, you have a false sense of control and a feeling that you are “doing something” about what you fear, but it only leads to more anxiety and stress in the long term. In this episode Diana sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer, neuroscientist and author of Unwinding Anxiety, for a second time! They explore a fresh, science-backed perspective on anxiety. According to Dr. Jud, anxiety is a habit loop, and there are simple strategies to break the cycle. Listen in for some practical advice on how to unwind your anxiety today! Listen and Learn: How Diana and Debbie approach anxiety from an ACT perspectiveSome of the intricacies of exposure-based therapy with ACTWhy Dr. Jud dedicated his book to the “Amazon addict” About Dr. Jud's  model of anxiety as a habit loopThe three gears to shift out of anxiety and how it is linked to reward-based learning What to do when all you can think about are your worriesHow to identify the point of diminishing return and form new habit loops (and what both of those things are!)Practical advice on working with curiosity amidst anxietyJud's research-backed wisdom on when (and if) anxiety improves your performanceDr. Jud's personal experience with anxiety Jud's hopes for the future in helping people with anxiety Resources: Jud's book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor To find out more about Jud's Unwinding Anxiety App, look here  Jud's programs, TED talks and videos, and clinician resources   Pre-Order Diana and Debbie's new book: ACT Daily Journal and get some freebies! About Jud Brewer: Dr. Jud Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. Dr. Jud is the director of research and innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as the executive medical director of behavioral health at Sharecare. His most recent book is Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind. Related POTC Episodes: Episode 167. Get Curious and Change Unhealthy Habits with Judson Brewer Episode 139. Neurodharma with Rick Hanson (Part 1)Episode 140. Neurodharma with Dr. Rick Hanson (Part 2)Episode 131. COVID-19 Anxiety, Cultivating Safeness, and Polyvagal Theory with Stephen Porges Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Fit Mess
How to Change Bad Habits and Overcome Addiction with Dr. Judson Brewer

The Fit Mess

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 36:17


In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Judson Brewer. He is a renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and director of research and innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center. We talk with him about his new book, Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.  He shares why anxiety can become a ‘habit loop' and offers ways to break it In this episode, you'll learn: Simple ways to break a bad habit How our habits influence anxiety Why willpower isn't enough How to hack your brain's reward system Simple steps to overcome anxiety and addiction How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear Resources Dr. Jud's Website Book: Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind  Apps: Eat Right Now / Unwinding Anxiety / To Quit