BroBots: Technology, Health & Being a Better Human

65. How to Change Bad Habits and Overcome Addiction with Dr. Judson Brewer


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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

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