When we discuss health, we typically hone in on the tangible: diet, exercise, sleep. Yet, in doing so, we often overlook a pivotal aspect: mental wellbeing. In Episode #285, I sit down with psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer to look inward at anxiety, destructive habits, and how to build new habits.

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Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, is a renowned neuroscientist and psychiatrist, specialising in habit change and self-mastery. With over 25 years of blending mindfulness training with scientific research, he stands as an authority in the field, holding esteemed positions at Brown University in both Behavioural and Social Sciences and Psychiatry. With his talks, notably the fourth most-viewed TED talk in 2016, and acclaimed books such as "The Craving Mind" and "Unwinding Anxiety", Dr Jud's insights into the mind and habits have garnered global attention. Alongside many other notable achievements, Dr Jud is exceptionally well-positioned to speak on today’s topic.

We cover:
00:00 - Intro
02:02 - Judson Brewer's Personal Journey: From Novice to Mindfulness Expert
09:26 - Defining Mindfulness: How It Relates to and Enhances Meditation Practices
14:01 - The Impact of Mindfulness on Brain Function and Habit Transformation
20:03 - The Challenge of Awareness in Today's Distracted World
23:02 - Unravelling Anxiety: Insights into Reward-Based Learning
33:31 - Distinguishing Anxiety from Depression: A Mindful Approach
41:40 - Exploring the Human Brain: The Old Versus the New
45:59 - How Can We Change Habits?
57:20 - How Can You Cultivate Awareness?
1:05:46 - Judson Brewer's Strategy for Managing Anxiety
1:06:54 - Effective Techniques for Breaking Unhealthy Habits
1:11:33 - Willpower's Role in Overcoming Negative Behaviours
1:16:50 - Replacing Bad Habits with Good
1:18:26 - Addressing Anxiety's Root Causes Through Habit Change
1:22:58 - Outro

Connect with Dr Jud:
- Website: https://drjud.com/
- Instagram:   / dr.jud  
- YouTube:    / drjud  
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dr.jud
- Twitter: X:   / judbrewer  

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