Neuroscientistđ¸Addiction Psychiatristđ¸Author of Unwinding Anxiety & The Hunger Habitđ¸Prof. @BrownUniversityđ¸Co-Founder: MindSciences & Mindshift Recovery
Providence, RI
Joined April 2013
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My new book is officially in stores today! I'm looking forward to hearing how readers start using it to break out of their anxiety (and other) habit loops and build better habits of curiosity and kindness.
drjud.com/book/
The biggest brain myth on the internet is also the one thatâs steering your habits.
New post on why craving â happiness â and how to spot dopamine in action. Read here: open.substack.com/pub/judbreâŚ
Weâve been told habit change is all about willpower. But what if thatâs just a myth? New post: why reinforcement learningânot gritâis the real driver of lasting change.
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Weâve been sold a version of happiness thatâs optimized for clicks, not well-being. In my latest substack, I trace how our understanding of happiness has drifted from eudaimonia to dopamine-driven quick fixesâand how we can find a path from distraction to deeper purpose.
Just published! Our study explores a clinician-driven approach to digital mindfulness training, showing it reduces burnout, & anxiety while boosting self-compassion and mindfulness in physicians. A step forward in supporting healthcare professionals!
formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e6âŚ
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In our inaugural episode of Science of Perception Box Christof Koch and I invite @judbrewer (@BrownUniversity) to delve into the roots of #anxiety, its impact on our perception, & how curiosity can be the key to lasting change.
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đ˘ Big News!
Our landmark study, published today in JAMA, shows that mindfulness-based therapy during buprenorphine treatment significantly reduces opioid cravings by 67%! Read more: chacmc.org
#CMC #Mindfulness #OpioidRecovery #OpioidCrisis
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âThey would call and I would come.â -@judbrewer
From candy to cigarettes, we all have cravings. Some are more harmful than others, but they all trigger the same parts of our minds. This week, the psychology of cravings â and how to respond to them, no willpower required.
open.spotify.com/episode/2uMâŚ
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#Cravings, #MindlessEating and #BingeEating are all just habits that can be unlearned, according to Assoc. Prof. @judbrewer. âOur feeling body is much stronger than our thinking brain," he stresses. "So reconnect with the body.â
How to quiet #FoodNoise: ow.ly/wc8w50Rev2A
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Enter to win a copy of @judbrewer's new book, #TheHungerHabit, between now and Feb. 11th! More details on @omega_institute! buff.ly/3vWbv4i
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Understand mindful eating and how to practice it in real life. Read an excerpt from @judbrewer's new book, #TheHungerHabit (out today!), on @thrive!
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In #TheHungerHabit, psychiatrist @judbrewer offers a proven neuroscience-based programme to heal your relationship with your body and food.
Discover #TheHungerHabit - out today: bit.ly/TheHungerHabit
THE HUNGER HABIT is in bookstores today! After years of working with patients in my clinic & testing the concepts in my lab, Iâm excited for you to discover my step-by-step plan to help you heal the shame and change eating habits ranging from mindless consumption to overeating.
As we near the end of January, letâs not lose sight of our âNew Yearâ dedication for change. Reclaim your health and overcome overeating with THE HUNGER HABIT, an accessible and compassionate program dedicated to help you form a good relationship with food again.
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10) "The Hunger Habit" by @judbrewer
Grounded in cutting-edge neuroscience and Brewerâs several decades of clinical practice as a psychiatrist, this book will finally help you break out of food jail and reclaim your life.
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Why do we eat when we're not hungry? Dr. @judbrewer of @MindfulBrown joins the @10percent podcast to discuss habits surrounding eating, and how we can bring more awareness to our actions. "We all have awareness, it's just a matter of training it," he says. player.fm/series/ten-percentâŚ