In this episode, Dr. Anna Pollard joins Matt to discuss her dissertation on craving. We explore the role of HRV biofeedback and mindfulness to help people handle the cravings associated with recovery. We also discuss the biology of addiction and why it makes behavioral change so difficult. Anna Pollard, PhD, BCB is a graduate clinical psychologist and is board certified in biofeedback. She is one of the board members for Optimal HRV. Her research has been on neuropsychology, functional neuroanatomy and HRV biofeedback of substance use disorders. Her mentioned research and collaborations can be found on her ResearchGate: (16) Anna Pollard https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anna-Pollard-5