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