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