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The Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Can a Smartphone App Help You Eat Mindfully?Evaluating the Quality of Smartphone Apps for Overeating, Stress, and Craving-Related Eating Using the Mobile Application Rating ScaleIn this episode, Dr. Jud dives into the realm of mobile health apps targeting overeating, stress-related eating, and cravings, based on the paper Evaluating the Quality of Smartphone Apps for Overeating, Stress, and Craving-Related Eating Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale by Isabelle Moseley, Alexandra Roy, Alana Deluty, and Judson Brewer. The study reveals a significant variation in app quality and underscores the importance of evidence-based design for health outcomes. Dr. Jud discusses how the lack of...
2026-02-0715 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - HRV as a Predictor of Smoking Cessation SuccessMeditation-Induced Changes in High-Frequency Heart Rate Variability Predict Smoking OutcomesDr. Jud explores a pivotal study linking mindfulness meditation and heart rate variability (HRV) to smoking cessation success. This episode delves into how acute changes in high-frequency HRV during meditation correlate with reduced cigarette consumption over time. By examining the physiological underpinnings of self-regulation and addiction, Dr. Jud highlights how HRV may serve as a biomarker to tailor interventions. Tune in to uncover how meditation can reshape the body's stress response and support lasting behavioral change.Reference:Libby DJ, Worhunsky PD, Pilver CE, Brewer...
2026-01-3113 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Wearables and Mindfulness: A Smarter Approach to Quitting SmokingSmartband-Based Smoking Detection and Real-Time Brief Mindfulness Intervention: Findings from a Feasibility Clinical TrialIn this episode, Dr. Jud examines the groundbreaking results from a feasibility trial exploring the use of smartbands for smoking cessation. This innovative study showcases how wearable technology can detect smoking events in real time and deliver brief mindfulness interventions to address cravings. Dr. Jud discusses the study's design, key findings, and their implications for the future of digital health interventions. Learn how the integration of real-time behavioral data with mindfulness-based techniques holds the potential to transform smoking cessation efforts globally....
2026-01-2415 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking CessationSmartband-Based Automatic Smoking Detection and Real-Time Mindfulness Intervention: Protocol for a Feasibility TrialJoin Dr. Jud in this episode as he dives into the innovative intersection of wearable technology, mindfulness, and smoking cessation. This episode explores a cutting-edge study protocol designed to evaluate the feasibility of using a smartband and smartphone app for real-time smoking detection and intervention. Learn how mindfulness exercises like "RAIN" are being tailored to moments of craving, leveraging data-driven insights to support smokers on their journey to quit. Dr. Jud discusses the potential implications of this technology for public health and addiction treatment...
2026-01-1713 min
Eastwood Baptist Sunday SermonsThe Harlot Exposed: Revelation 17’s Terrifying Vision of False ReligionIn this sermon we examine Revelation 17:1–6 and verse 15, unpacking the symbolic vision of the great harlot—Mystery Babylon—and her global authority over peoples, nations, and tongues. Pastor Jud explains the harlot’s alliances with world rulers, her lavish apparel and corrupt religious influence, and her bloodthirsty persecution of God’s people. The angelic explanation clarifies the relationship between the harlot and the scarlet beast (Antichrist), the meaning of the seven heads and ten horns, and the city’s role as the center of end-times idolatry and apostasy.
2025-11-0436 minEastwood Baptist Sunday SermonsHere I Am, Send Me: The Power of AvailabilityThis sermon explores Isaiah's encounter with God's holiness and how that moment of awe leads to confession, cleansing, and a life-changing call: "Here I am, send me." Pastor Jud emphasizes that availability to God begins with an authentic encounter, not with answers or plans.
Through Isaiah's experience, the message shows that surrender and repentance invite God's grace, which purifies and equips us for the mission ahead. Obedience follows being transformed, not the other way around.
The sermon challenges listeners to adopt a daily posture of availability—small acts of faithfulness, trusting God without full plans, an...
2025-11-0230 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - The Mind-Heart Connection: Can Mindfulness Improve Cardiovascular Health?Mindfulness and Cardiovascular Disease Risk: State of the Evidence, Plausible Mechanisms, and Theoretical FrameworkIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Eric Loucks explore the growing body of research on mindfulness and its potential role in reducing cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. With CVD remaining the leading cause of mortality worldwide, this integrative review examines how mindfulness may impact key risk factors such as smoking, diet, physical activity, obesity, blood pressure, and diabetes regulation. The discussion also unpacks the plausible mechanisms—improved attention control, emotion regulation, and self-awareness—that could explain mindfulness’s effects on heart health. Tune i...
2025-11-0116 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Awareness as a Game-Changer for Smoking CessationAwareness, Affect, and Craving During Smoking Cessation: An Experience Sampling StudyIn this episode of the Dr. Jud podcast, we explore the groundbreaking study on how mindfulness impacts smoking cessation. Researchers examined the role of awareness, positive and negative affect, and craving through an experience sampling method. With real-time data from smokers using a mindfulness-based app, the study reveals fascinating insights into how awareness can influence craving, mood, and smoking behavior. Join Dr. Jud and his guests as they unpack the findings and discuss the potential of mindfulness to transform smoking cessation efforts.Reference: Sala...
2025-10-2513 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Mindfulness at Work: A Game Changer for Performance and Well-BeingContemplating Mindfulness at Work: An Integrative ReviewIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his colleagues explore the growing impact of mindfulness in the workplace. As organizations like Google, Aetna, and the U.S. Army integrate mindfulness programs, research is uncovering how mindfulness enhances attention, emotional regulation, decision-making, and resilience. This study presents a comprehensive framework linking mindfulness to key workplace outcomes, including performance, leadership, teamwork, and employee well-being. Whether you’re a leader, employee, or researcher, tune in to discover how mindfulness is reshaping the way we work, manage stress, and cultivate healthier workplace cultures.
2025-10-1825 minEastwood Baptist Sunday SermonsThe Harlot and the Beast: Revelation 17 UnveiledThis sermon offers a clear, big-picture overview of Revelation 17:1–18, focusing on the vision of the great harlot riding the scarlet beast.
Pastor Jud traces false religion from the Tower of Babel to Babylon, explains how a universal false religion will support the Antichrist, and emphasizes humanity's need for true worship, God's justice, and His seeking mercy.
It sets the stage for deeper study of the harlot's exposure, explanation, and extermination in upcoming messages.
2025-10-1329 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - How Mindfulness Apps Help Teens Kick the HabitFeasibility of a Smartphone App with Mindfulness Training for Adolescent Smoking Cessation: Craving to Quit (C2Q)-TeenIn this episode, Dr. Jud highlights a groundbreaking pilot study that examines the feasibility of a mindfulness-based smoking cessation app tailored for teenagers. Based on the paper Feasibility of a Smartphone App with Mindfulness Training for Adolescent Smoking Cessation: Craving to Quit (C2Q)-Teen by Lori Pbert et al., the episode delves into how mindfulness helps teens recognize and manage cravings. Despite similar abstinence rates across the app, a non-mindfulness app, and written materials, the Craving to Quit...
2025-10-1117 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Mindfulness-Based Programs: What Works and Why?What Defines Mindfulness-Based Programs? The Warp and the Weft explores the essential and flexible elements of mindfulness-based programs (MBPs) such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues discuss their framework for defining MBPs, distinguishing between core components (the “warp”) and adaptable elements (the “weft”). The paper outlines the key characteristics of MBPs, including their scientific and contemplative foundations, structured meditation practices, and the role of the teacher in maintaining program integrity. Tune in to gain clarity on what makes a mindfulness program truly evidence-based and how these programs can be e...
2025-10-0414 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Mindfulness on the Go: The Craving to Quit App for SmokersCraving to Quit: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Smartphone App–Based Mindfulness Training for Smoking CessationIn this episode, Dr. Jud discusses the results of a pioneering randomized controlled trial on the efficacy of the Craving to Quit app for mindfulness-based smoking cessation. Drawing from the paper Craving to Quit: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Smartphone App–Based Mindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation, by Kathleen Garrison et al., the episode unpacks the impact of app-based mindfulness training on cravings and smoking behavior. While the app did not outperform controls in long-term abstinence, it demonstrated a promising ability to w...
2025-09-2715 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Meditation and Brain Connectivity: A Path to Mental ClarityMeditation is Associated with Increased Brain Network Integration explores how mindfulness meditation enhances brain connectivity. In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his colleagues discuss their EEG-based study comparing novice and experienced meditators. Their findings reveal that experienced meditators exhibit significantly higher brain network integration in the alpha frequency band, suggesting improved information exchange between brain regions. These results provide key insights into how meditation may foster cognitive resilience and enhance mental well-being. Join us as we break down the neuroscience behind meditation and its transformative effects on the brain.Reference:van Lutterveld R, v...
2025-09-2011 minEastwood Baptist Sunday SermonsStand In StrengthThis sermon launches a new series, "Stand," centered on Ephesians 6 and the reality of spiritual warfare. The message emphasizes that true strength comes from God, not personal willpower, and calls listeners to surrender to His power.
Key themes include recognizing the unseen enemy, putting on the full armor of God, and standing covered by God’s provision. Pastor Jud invites practical response—repentance, surrender, and living as soldiers in God’s kingdom.
Sermon Guide: Stand In Strength.
2025-09-1423 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Craving to Quit: The Science of Breaking Addictive LoopsCraving to Quit: Psychological Models and Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mindfulness Training as Treatment for AddictionsIn this episode, Dr. Jud explores the intricate relationship between psychological models, neurobiological mechanisms, and mindfulness training in treating addictions, as detailed in the paper Craving to Quit: Psychological Models and Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mindfulness Training as Treatment for Addictions by Judson A. Brewer, Hani M. Elwafi, and Jake H. Davis. Learn how mindfulness disrupts the addictive loop by targeting craving at its core, reshaping habits, and promoting long-term behavioral change. Dr. Jud also highlights the convergence of ancient Buddhist insights and...
2025-09-1316 minEastwood Baptist Sunday SermonsWhen the Bowls Fall: Revelation 16 UnveiledThis sermon explores Revelation 16:1–21, giving an overview of the seven bowl judgments and their role in the final hour. Pastor Jud highlights vivid images of divine judgment—loathsome sores, seas turned to blood, and a drying Euphrates—showing the culmination of God’s wrath before Christ’s return.
Grounded in Old and New Testament parallels, the message emphasizes God’s justice, the persistence of human rebellion, and the urgent call to repent, while focusing specifically on the first two bowls and preparing listeners for deeper study of the remaining judgments.
2025-09-0827 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Mindfulness and Behavior Change: The Neuroscience of Lasting HabitsMindfulness and Behavior Change explores how mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) support sustainable health behavior change. In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues examine the neuroscience behind mindfulness, emphasizing motivation, learning, self-regulation, and habit formation. The study presents an integrative model that links mindfulness with neural mechanisms governing cognitive control, emotion regulation, and self-related processing. By reducing maladaptive behaviors—such as smoking, overeating, and substance use—mindfulness enhances self-awareness and facilitates long-term behavior change. Tune in to discover the science behind mindfulness as a powerful tool for improving mental and physical well-being.Reference:Schuman-Olivier Z, Tromb...
2025-09-0619 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - How Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science Converge on Self and HabitsFeeling is Believing: The Convergence of Buddhist Theory and Modern Scientific Evidence Supporting How Self is Formed and Perpetuated Through Feeling Tone (Vedanā)In this episode, Dr. Jud dives into the convergence of ancient Buddhist psychology and modern neuroscience, as explored in the paper Feeling is Believing: The Convergence of Buddhist Theory and Modern Scientific Evidence Supporting How Self is Formed and Perpetuated Through Feeling Tone (Vedanā) by Judson A. Brewer. Discover how reward-based learning connects with the Buddhist concept of dependent origination and how understanding feeling tone (vedanā) can illuminate pathways to break free from habits and...
2025-08-3019 minEastwood Baptist Sunday SermonsThe Temple of DoomThis sermon explores Revelation 15:1–8, offering a big-picture overview of the final outpouring of God’s wrath and its purpose. Pastor Jud explains the vision of seven angels, the sea of glass mixed with fire, and the victorious tribulation saints, tying the passage to Old and New Testament themes of judgment, mercy, and salvation.
Through Scripture references and pastoral reflection, the message emphasizes God’s justice and mercy, the urgency of repentance, and the triumph of believers even amid persecution.
2025-08-2535 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Music as Meditation: Unlocking Flow and FocusThe Psychological Benefits of Reconceptualizing Music-Making as Mindfulness PracticeIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Matthew Steinfeld explore the deep connection between mindfulness and music-making. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and contemplative traditions, this study argues that playing music can serve as a mindfulness practice, fostering presence, flow states, and emotional resilience. By shifting attention from self-judgment to the embodied experience of sound, musicians can reduce performance anxiety, enhance focus, and deepen their connection to their craft. Whether you're a professional musician or a casual player, tune in to discover how mindfulness can transform your musical...
2025-08-2310 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit change Neuroscience - Cognitive Control and Cocaine: How the Brain Guides Treatment SuccessPretreatment Brain Activation During Stroop Task Is Associated with Outcomes in Cocaine-Dependent PatientsIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explores the relationship between brain activity and treatment outcomes for cocaine addiction. The discussion highlights a groundbreaking study that used functional MRI to measure brain activation during a cognitive control task, the Stroop test, prior to treatment. Findings reveal that activation in specific brain regions, including the anterior cingulate cortex, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, and striatum, correlates with abstinence, treatment retention, and drug-free outcomes. Dr. Brewer dives into how these neural patterns provide deeper insights into addiction...
2025-08-1617 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Beyond the Big Five: A New Approach to Understanding PersonalityDevelopment and Validation of the Behavioral Tendencies QuestionnaireIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Nicholas Van Dam discuss the creation of the Behavioral Tendencies Questionnaire (BTQ), a novel tool for assessing personality traits based on behavioral approach, avoidance, and equivocation. Rooted in both contemporary psychology and ancient Buddhist typologies, the BTQ categorizes individuals into three primary temperaments: Greedy/Faithful (approach-oriented), Aversive/Discerning (avoidance-oriented), and Deluded/Speculative (equivocation-oriented). This study validated the BTQ using modern psychometric techniques, demonstrating its utility for personality research and mindfulness-based interventions. Tune in to learn how these behavioral tendencies shape our...
2025-08-0910 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Mindfulness Meets Addiction: A New Path to RecoveryMindfulness: An Emerging Treatment for Smoking and Other Addictions?In this episode, Dr. Jud unpacks the groundbreaking insights from the paper Mindfulness: An Emerging Treatment for Smoking and Other Addictions? by Judson Brewer and Lori Pbert. Discover how mindfulness leverages ancient practices to combat modern addictions by targeting the neurological reward-based habit loops. Learn how this approach fosters awareness, disenchants harmful behaviors, and supports individuals in riding out cravings. The discussion also highlights the promising results of mindfulness-based programs compared to traditional treatments, paving the way for innovative methods in addiction recovery. Tune in to explore the...
2025-08-0219 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Beyond Mindfulness: The Next Frontier in Meditation ScienceThe Science of Advanced Meditation: Transforming Mental Health and ConsciousnessIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Matthew Sacchet explore the cutting edge of meditation research, revealing how advanced meditation practices can fundamentally reshape the brain, enhance well-being, and provide deep psychological transformation. As meditation science enters a new phase, researchers are uncovering how deep states of awareness—once thought to be exclusive to monks and mystics—can be studied, measured, and even cultivated in everyday life. From advanced concentrative absorption meditation (ACAM) to EEG and fMRI studies mapping the brain during self-transcendent states, this conversation dive...
2025-07-2615 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Overcoming Cravings: How Mindfulness Helps Smokers Quit for GoodMindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation: Moderation of the Relationship Between Craving and Cigarette UseIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues discuss a randomized clinical trial evaluating mindfulness training (MT) as a smoking cessation intervention. The study demonstrates how mindfulness decouples the link between craving and cigarette use by disrupting the addictive loop reinforced by craving. Results showed that increased mindfulness practice—both formal and informal—significantly reduced cigarette consumption and moderated the relationship between craving and smoking behavior. By teaching participants to observe and accept cravings rather than suppress them, MT offers a powerful, evidence-based appr...
2025-07-1210 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Taming the Wandering Mind: Meditation and the Default Mode NetworkMeditation Leads to Reduced Default Mode Network Activity Beyond an Active TaskIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Kathleen Garrison explore how meditation alters brain activity, specifically within the default mode network (DMN), a system associated with self-referential thinking and mind-wandering. This study uniquely compares meditation not just to resting states but also to an active cognitive task, demonstrating that experienced meditators exhibit significantly reduced DMN activity. Findings suggest that long-term meditation practice can quiet habitual self-referential thought patterns and improve attentional control. Tune in to discover how meditation reshapes the brain beyond relaxation, fostering...
2025-07-0512 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - From Craving to Control: Disrupting Addiction with Mindfulness TrainingMindfulness Training for Smoking Cessation: Results from a Randomized Controlled TrialIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues present findings from a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial comparing mindfulness training (MT) to a standard smoking cessation program (Freedom From Smoking, FFS). The study demonstrates that MT not only reduced cigarette consumption more effectively during treatment but also sustained these improvements through a 17-week follow-up. Participants who received mindfulness training achieved significantly higher abstinence rates (31% vs. 6% for FFS) and showed a greater capacity to "sit with" cravings rather than react to them. Learn how mindfulness leverages awareness and...
2025-06-2827 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - The Science of Effortless Awareness: EEG Neurofeedback and MeditationSource-Space EEG Neurofeedback Links Subjective Experience with Brain Activity During Effortless Awareness MeditationIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Remko van Lutterveld explore the latest advances in neurofeedback and meditation. This study used high-density EEG to provide real-time neurofeedback from the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), a key region in self-referential processing and mind-wandering. Both novice and experienced meditators demonstrated a strong correlation between decreased PCC activity and the subjective experience of "effortless awareness," a key component of meditation. Notably, participants were able to volitionally control their PCC activity, suggesting that neurofeedback may serve as a...
2025-06-2117 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Chanage Addiction - Craving to Quit: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness for AddictionsCraving to Quit: Psychological Models and Neurobiological Mechanisms of Mindfulness Training as Treatment for AddictionsIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore the transformative role of mindfulness training in treating addictions. Drawing from both modern psychological frameworks and ancient Buddhist models of suffering, this discussion highlights how mindfulness targets core elements of addiction, such as craving and habit loops. The episode unpacks the neurobiological mechanisms underlying mindfulness interventions, showcasing how they disrupt operant conditioning and rewire the brain's default mode network. Using nicotine addiction as a case study, Dr. Brewer presents mindfulness as a promising...
2025-06-1420 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Mindfulness: How Neurofeedback Guides MeditationNeurofeedback from the Posterior Cingulate Cortex as a Mental Mirror for MeditationIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Remko van Lutterveld explore how real-time neurofeedback from the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) can serve as a "mental mirror" to enhance meditation practice. Meditation is known for its benefits, but learning how to meditate effectively can be challenging due to the lack of immediate feedback. This study demonstrates how fMRI-based neurofeedback helps meditators recognize when their minds wander and when they are fully immersed in meditation. By providing real-time insights into brain activity, this innovative approach may...
2025-06-0728 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - Breaking Habits the Buddhist Way: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern ScienceBested by the Buddha: Does Ancient Theory Outperform Modern-Day Psychology for Habit Change and Addiction Treatment?In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explores the intersection of ancient Buddhist teachings and modern psychology to tackle habits and addictions. Drawing on his personal journey and clinical research, Dr. Brewer illustrates how mindfulness targets reinforcement learning, disrupting addictive cycles by fostering awareness and curiosity. This discussion highlights how strategies like exploring gratification to its end can outperform willpower-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With practical applications for smoking cessation, overeating, and anxiety management, this episode offers transformative insights into...
2025-05-3110 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - The Mind on Love: Brain Connectivity and the Power of KindnessBOLD Signal and Functional Connectivity Associated with Loving-Kindness MeditationIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his team explore the neuroscience behind loving-kindness meditation (Metta) and its impact on brain function. Using fMRI, this study compared experienced meditators and novices, uncovering key differences in brain activity and connectivity during the practice. The findings reveal that meditators exhibit reduced activity in the posterior cingulate cortex—a region linked to self-referential thinking and mind-wandering—suggesting a more present-centered and selfless focus. Additionally, meditators showed distinct patterns of functional connectivity, emphasizing a shift in emotional processing, inner speech, and memory netw...
2025-05-2420 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Addiction - From Triggers to Triumph: Reducing Anxiety and Smoking with AwarenessAnalyzing the Impact of Mobile App Engagement on Mental Health Outcomes: Secondary Analysis of the Unwinding Anxiety ProgramIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore how engagement with specific app features impacts mental health outcomes in the context of anxiety treatment. Through secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, the study demonstrates that higher engagement with the Unwinding Anxiety app’s educational modules, meditations, and ecological tools significantly improves anxiety, worry, interoceptive awareness, and emotional regulation. Discover how microlevel engagement with app features translates to macrolevel health benefits, providing actionable insights into designing effective and sc...
2025-05-1711 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - The Mind’s Mirror: What fMRI Reveals About MeditationReal-Time fMRI Links Subjective Experience with Brain Activity During Focused AttentionIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer explores groundbreaking research on real-time fMRI neurofeedback, revealing how brain activity and subjective experience interact during focused attention. This study bridges the gap between objective neuroscience and first-person introspection by using experienced meditators who excel at monitoring their mental states. By providing real-time feedback from the posterior cingulate cortex (a key region in self-referential processing and mind-wandering), researchers demonstrated that meditators can voluntarily regulate brain activity linked to attention and awareness. Tune in to discover how these findings advance our...
2025-05-1015 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabbit Change Anxiety - The Future of Physician Wellness: Mindfulness in Your PocketDigital Mindfulness Training for Burnout Reduction in Physicians: Clinician-Driven ApproachIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Lia Antico dive into their groundbreaking research on digital mindfulness as a tool for combating physician burnout. Burnout is an epidemic among healthcare professionals, impacting well-being, patient care, and healthcare systems. This study, the first to incorporate clinician-driven design, tested a short and pragmatic mindfulness training program delivered via podcast and a mobile app. The results? A significant reduction in cynicism, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion—offering a practical, scalable solution for physicians facing workplace stress. Tune in to explore how mi...
2025-05-0331 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Neurofeedback: A Window Into the Meditating MindEffortless Awareness: Using Real-Time Neurofeedback to Investigate Correlates of Posterior Cingulate Cortex Activity in Meditators' Self-Report explores how real-time fMRI neurofeedback can link meditation experience to brain activity. In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his collaborators discuss their groundbreaking study, which analyzed first-person reports of experienced meditators and real-time feedback of posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) activity. The study reveals how “effortless awareness” and “undistracted attention” correlate with PCC deactivation, while “efforting” and “distraction” activate the region. These findings provide fresh insights into the neuroscience of mindfulness, self-referential processing, and how meditation can train the brain towards a state of effortless pr...
2025-04-1915 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Anxiety - Unwinding Anxiety: The Role of Engagement in Digital Mental HealthAnalyzing the Impact of Mobile App Engagement on Mental Health Outcomes: Secondary Analysis of the Unwinding Anxiety ProgramIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore how engagement with specific app features impacts mental health outcomes in the context of anxiety treatment. Through secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial, the study demonstrates that higher engagement with the Unwinding Anxiety app’s educational modules, meditations, and ecological tools significantly improves anxiety, worry, interoceptive awareness, and emotional regulation. Discover how microlevel engagement with app features translates to macrolevel health benefits, providing actionable insights into designing effective and sc...
2025-04-1215 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Eating - The Mindful Connection to Obesity and Central AdiposityAssociations of Dispositional Mindfulness with Obesity and Central Adiposity: The New England Family StudyIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues examine how dispositional mindfulness—the ability to nonjudgmentally attend to one’s mental and physical experiences—relates to obesity and central adiposity. Drawing on findings from the New England Family Study, they explore associations between mindfulness levels and body composition, including android fat mass and android/gynoid fat mass ratio. Discover how mindfulness might influence long-term self-regulation and lifestyle choices, potentially offering a novel pathway for obesity prevention and intervention. This research highlights the im...
2025-04-0509 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Getting Caught Up: How the Brain Processes Self and CravingWhat About the "Self" Is Processed in the Posterior Cingulate Cortex? investigates the role of the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) in self-referential processing. This fascinating study by Dr. Jud Brewer, Kathleen Garrison, and Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli explores how the PCC is activated during experiences of being "caught up in" mental content, such as self-judgment, social cognitive processing, attention lapses, and cravings. Conversely, PCC deactivation correlates with present-centered awareness and mindfulness. Join us as we unravel the implications of these findings for understanding self-related experiences, meditation, and their potential therapeutic applications.Reference:Brewer JA, Garrison KA, Whitfield-Gabrieli S...
2025-03-2913 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Anxiety - Personalizing Anxiety Treatment: The Science of Psychological PhenotypingCluster-Based Psychological Phenotyping and Differences in Anxiety Treatment OutcomesIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore how machine learning and psychological phenotyping can optimize treatment for anxiety disorders. Through a groundbreaking study involving app-based mindfulness training, participants were grouped into three psychological phenotypes: "severely anxious with body/emotional awareness," "body/emotionally unaware," and "non-reactive and aware." The study demonstrates how cluster membership significantly influences treatment outcomes, with two phenotypes showing marked improvements in anxiety symptoms. This research sets the stage for personalized medicine in mental health, offering low-cost, scalable solutions to match individuals with tailored...
2025-03-2215 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Eating - From Shame to Self-Care: Women’s Transformations Through Mindful EatingWomen’s Experiences with a Mindful Eating Program for Binge and Emotional Eating: A Qualitative Investigation into the Process of ChangeIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues unpack the transformative power of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in addressing binge and emotional eating. Drawing on a qualitative study, they explore how mindfulness fosters attitudinal and behavioral changes through self-awareness, self-empowerment, mindful choice-making, and resilient self-care. This research emphasizes how mindful eating shifts participants from negative to positive embodiment, enabling unforced, intuitive choices around food and self-care. Learn how these insights pave the way for community-based solutions that fo...
2025-03-1512 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - Breaking the Habit Cycle: How Mindfulness Transforms Attention"Why Is It So Hard to Pay Attention, or Is It? Mindfulness, the Factors of Awakening and Reward-Based Learning" dives into the intricate connections between mindfulness, attention, and habit formation. Dr. Jud Brewer, alongside co-authors Jake H. Davis and Joseph Goldstein, explores how reward-based learning shapes our ability to pay attention and sustain mindfulness practice. This episode unpacks the seven factors of awakening, discusses the pitfalls of craving and aversion, and provides actionable insights into how mindfulness can rewire the brain for lasting joy and equanimity. Discover how present-moment awareness can disrupt unhelpful cycles and foster personal transformation. Don't...
2025-03-0813 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Anxiety - Better Sleep Through Mindfulness: Tackling Anxiety with TechnologyTargeting Anxiety to Improve Sleep Disturbance: A Randomized Clinical Trial of App-Based Mindfulness TrainingIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues discuss a novel randomized clinical trial examining the impact of the Unwinding Anxiety app on improving sleep disturbances caused by anxiety and worry. The study demonstrates that app-based mindfulness training significantly reduces worry-related sleep disturbances (WRSDs), with a 27% reduction after two months of use. By increasing emotional nonreactivity and breaking worry cycles, participants also experienced meaningful improvements in anxiety and overall sleep quality. The conversation highlights how app-based mindfulness interventions can provide scalable, accessible solutions...
2025-03-0111 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Eating - Mindful Eating Tools: Using Technology to Curb Cravings and Lose WeightTesting a Mobile Mindful Eating Intervention Targeting Craving-Related Eating: Feasibility and Proof of ConceptIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues discuss the results of a groundbreaking study testing a smartphone-based mindful eating intervention. Designed to target craving-related eating through mindfulness and operant conditioning principles, the intervention demonstrated significant reductions in food cravings, emotional eating, and overeating among overweight and obese women. Dr. Brewer explores how this scalable, low-burden approach leverages awareness to disrupt habitual eating patterns, reduce cravings, and support sustainable weight management. Tune in to learn how mobile mindfulness tools can reshape eating behaviors...
2025-02-2217 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness and meditation - The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Redefining the Default Mode of the BrainMeditation Experience Is Associated with Differences in Default Mode Network Activity and Connectivity explores how mindfulness meditation impacts brain function. In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his colleagues reveal groundbreaking research using fMRI to compare experienced meditators and meditation-naïve controls. The study identifies reduced activity in the brain's default mode network (DMN) during meditation and enhanced connectivity with regions responsible for self-monitoring and cognitive control. These findings suggest meditation not only decreases mind-wandering but may also foster a new default mode of present-centered awareness, providing potential therapeutic applications for conditions such as ADHD and Alzheimer’s di...
2025-02-1516 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Anxiety - Unwinding Anxiety: Revolutionizing Physician Wellness Through AppsPhysician Anxiety and Burnout: Symptom Correlates and a Prospective Pilot Study of App-Delivered Mindfulness TrainingIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues delve into the alarming rise of physician burnout and its strong correlation with anxiety. This pilot study examines the efficacy of an app-based mindfulness training program, Unwinding Anxiety, designed specifically for busy physicians. The findings reveal a significant reduction in anxiety (57%) and burnout symptoms such as cynicism (50%) and emotional exhaustion (20%) over three months. The conversation highlights how mindfulness can disrupt anxiety habit loops, offering a scalable, accessible solution for improving mental health...
2025-02-0814 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Eating - Rewiring Cravings: Mindfulness and the Science of Eating BehaviorAwareness Drives Changes in Reward Value Which Predict Eating Behavior Change: Probing Reinforcement Learning Using Experience Sampling from Mobile Mindfulness Training for Maladaptive EatingIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore how mindfulness-based interventions can reshape maladaptive eating behaviors through changes in reward value. Leveraging reinforcement learning theory, the study uses an app-based mindful eating tool to reveal how awareness reduces the reward value of craving-related eating. With real-world experience sampling, the findings demonstrate that mindful attention to eating behaviors leads to a recalibration of reward expectations, significantly predicting reductions in food intake...
2025-02-0113 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Anxiety - Breaking the Anxiety Habit: A Digital Approach to Mental HealthClinical Efficacy and Psychological Mechanisms of an App-Based Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Randomized Controlled TrialIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Alexandra Roy discuss a pioneering randomized controlled trial evaluating the clinical efficacy and mechanisms of the Unwinding Anxiety app for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The app integrates mindfulness training to disrupt worry and anxiety cycles driven by reinforcement learning. Results show a 67% reduction in anxiety for app users compared to 14% for controls, with significant improvements in mindfulness, reduced worry, and heightened interoceptive awareness. This conversation delves into the potential for evidence-based digital therapeutics...
2025-01-2514 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Eating - Self-Regulation Without Force: The Role of Mindfulness and RewardSelf-Regulation Without Force: Can Awareness Leverage Reward to Drive Behavior ChangeIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues introduce a groundbreaking approach to sustainable behavior change that moves beyond willpower-based strategies. By combining insights from reinforcement learning, self-determination theory, and mindfulness, they explore how bringing present-moment awareness to habits and behaviors can update the brain’s reward system, fostering autonomous, long-lasting self-regulation. Discover the science behind how awareness of triggers, behaviors, and their outcomes can help break habit loops, reduce effortful struggle, and cultivate behaviors aligned with personal goals and values. This episode dives into practical st...
2025-01-1817 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Anxiety - From Habit Loops to Healing: Redefining Anxiety TreatmentCan Approaching Anxiety Like a Habit Lead to Novel Treatments?In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Alexandra Roy explore how anxiety, a growing mental health epidemic, may be approached through the lens of habit formation. This groundbreaking review delves into worry-driven habit loops, the mechanics of reinforcement learning, and how mindfulness-based training offers a promising, scalable solution. Highlighting the potential of digital therapeutics like the "Unwinding Anxiety" app, the discussion examines how awareness, curiosity, and non-reactivity can disrupt anxiety cycles, offering both mechanistic insights and practical strategies for lasting relief. Learn how a shift...
2025-01-1120 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change Eating - Breaking the Cycle: How Mindfulness Helps Overcome Emotional EatingCan Mindfulness Address Maladaptive Eating Behaviors? Why Traditional Diet Plans Fail and How New Mechanistic Insights May Lead to Novel InterventionsIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and colleagues explore the limitations of traditional diet plans and reveal how mindfulness training offers a new, mechanistic approach to addressing maladaptive eating behaviors. They discuss how reward-based learning and habit loops drive emotional and stress-related eating, often undermining willpower-based diets. By targeting cravings and cultivating awareness, mindfulness empowers individuals to break free from these cycles. Dr. Brewer explains how mindfulness rewires the brain’s reward system, helping pe...
2025-01-0412 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit change Neuroscience - The Brain on Meditation: Decoding the Posterior Cingulate CortexThe Posterior Cingulate Cortex as a Plausible Mechanistic Target of Meditation: Findings from NeuroimagingJoin Dr. Jud Brewer and Kathleen A. Garrison as they explore the neurobiological underpinnings of mindfulness and meditation. This episode delves into how the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), a key node in the brain's default mode network, plays a pivotal role in self-referential thinking, mind-wandering, and stress. The discussion highlights groundbreaking insights from real-time fMRI studies that link meditation practices to PCC activity, uncovering how mindfulness disrupts habitual loops of craving, emotional processing, and cognitive distortions. Learn how these findings pave...
2024-12-2813 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit change Neuroscience - Breaking Cravings: How Mindfulness Changes the Smoking BrainQuitting Starts in the Brain: A Randomized Controlled Trial of App-Based Mindfulness Shows Decreases in Neural Responses to Smoking Cues That Predict Reductions in SmokingIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his team dive into groundbreaking research on mindfulness and its impact on smoking cessation. Discover how app-based mindfulness training influences the brain’s default mode network, specifically the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), to reduce cue-induced cravings. This randomized controlled trial sheds light on the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness, exploring how these changes predict meaningful reductions in smoking behavior, with notable insights into sex-specific ef...
2024-12-2109 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHabit Change: Neuroscience - Mindfulness and Addictions: A Neuroscience Brain Hack?Title:Mindfulness Training for Addictions: Has Neuroscience Revealed a Brain Hack by Which Awareness Subverts the Addictive Process?Description:Can mindfulness offer a revolutionary approach to overcoming addictions? In this episode, we dive into Dr. Jud Brewer’s 2019 review article exploring how mindfulness-based interventions target reward-based learning mechanisms to interrupt addictive behaviors. Discover how awareness and curiosity can transform the cycle of craving, making mindful curiosity a “more rewarding reward.” We’ll discuss:•The science of reward-based learning and its role in addiction.•The orb...
2024-12-1619 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastMindfulness Training for Addictions: Has Neuroscience Revealed a Brain Hack by Which Awareness Subverts the Addictive Process?Can mindfulness offer a revolutionary approach to overcoming addictions? In this episode, we dive into Dr. Jud Brewer’s 2019 review article exploring how mindfulness-based interventions target reward-based learning mechanisms to interrupt addictive behaviors. Discover how awareness and curiosity can transform the cycle of craving, making mindful curiosity a “more rewarding reward.” We’ll discuss:•The science of reward-based learning and its role in addiction.•The orbitofrontal cortex as a key brain region in value assignment.•How mindfulness subverts habitual behaviors without relying on willpower.This episode highlights the intersection of neuroscience and ancient mi...
2024-12-1619 min
Faisel and Friends: A Primary Care PodcastEp. 139: Curiosity Curing the Craving w/ Dr. Jud BrewerThis week on Faisel & Friends, we are discussing Curiosity Curing the Cravings. Faisel and Dan are talking with Dr. Jud Brewer: Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist, Author, and Professor at Brown University.Our conversation explores understanding how our brains form habit loops, utilizing curiosity to address cravings, and approaching behavioral change with kindness and self-compassion.Learn more about Dr. Jud and order his new book here: https://drjud.com/the-hunger-habit/
2023-12-1432 min
UnivermagasLietuviški bendrabučiai ir amerikietiškos paskolosPirmojoje naujojo sezono laidoje aptarėme JAV prezidento Joe Bideno ir Kamalos Harris administracijos sprendimą nurašyti Jungtinių valstijų studentų studijų paskolas, Lietuvos aukštųjų mokyklų profesinių sąjungų susivienijimo (LAMPSS) protestą dėl itin žemų dėstytojų atlyginimų bei „Unidiversity“ tyrimą apie LGBTI+ bendruomenės padėtį universitetuose. Taip pat pasikalbėjome su protestą dėl vietų trūkumo studentų bendrabučiuose organizavusio judėjimo „Momentum“ nare Justina.
(00:52) - Amerikoje nurašytos studijų paskolos
(13:09) - Protestas dėl dėstytojų atlyginimų
(19:03) - „Unidiversity“ tyrimas
(34:30) - Pokalbis apie bendrabučių trūkumą
Judėjimas „...
2022-10-0848 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 1. Feeling the pain: empathy and actionBeing empathetic with patients is important for their recovery but it has its limits.In this podcast, you will learn:- How empathy fatigue can lead to burnout. - How to recognize coping behavior strategies employed by clinicians to protect from patients’ suffering that become habits and contribute to exhaustion.- How to name the core elements of the process of reinforcement learning in habit loops. - To identify new strategies to step out of unhelpful habit loops.Empathy is all about feeling our patients' pain in orde...
2022-06-1717 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 2. Compassion, the new empathy? Taking the “me” out of empathyCompassion is a way to feel patients’ suffering without being emotionally exhausted by it. In this podcast, you will learn:- How to differentiate between empathy and compassion.- How to stay with patients’ suffering without being consumed by it. A way to feel patients’ suffering and not be consumed by it is to not take it personally, by removing the “me” element: not getting stuck in their story (i.e. throwing them a rope instead of jumping in the river). Compassion allows us to be with the experience of suffering while k...
2022-06-1617 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 3. How life gets in the wayIntrusive thoughts are distracting and can cause great distress. In this podcast, you will learn:- How our minds deal with intrusive thoughts.- To apply skills to manage intrusive thoughts in clinical settings and private life.We have no control over our thoughts. One thought can lead to another until we are overwhelmed by a train of thoughts. The harder we try to stop these thoughts, the more the mind fights back and keeps going. But we can control how we relate to our thoughts. By naming or noting these thoughts...
2022-06-1510 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 4. The habit of judging ourselves and othersSelf-judgement gets in the way of doing our own tasks and interacting with patients and it contributes to exhaustion. In this podcast, you will learn:-How to name the core elements of the habit loop of self-judgment.-New strategies to step out of habit loop of self-judgment.-How to practice kindness toward oneself and others.Self-judgment gets in the way of being grounded in the present moment, being connected with ourselves or patients like intrusive thoughts and it contributes to exhaustion. Like in any other habit loop, we can be...
2022-06-1415 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 5. Working with stress and anxietyOur brain does not like uncertainty and this causes stress and anxiety.In this podcast, you will learn:- How the brain works with uncertainty.- How to reduce stress and anxiety for uncertaintyInformation is like food for our brain. Uncertainty is like that hunger signal telling us that we don’t have enough information, and need to gather it. Uncertainty can cause stress and anxiety. And these can be learned as habit loops. For example, anxiety tricks our brains into thinking that worrying is rewarding because it makes us feel in control o...
2022-06-1316 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 6. Spreading curiosityEmotional contagion is unconscious and can be toxic when we interact with other people. In this podcast, you will learn:- How emotional contagion impacts on the interactions with patients and colleagues.- How to use curiosity against the maladaptive effects of emotional contagion. Emotions can be unconsciously spread from one person to another through facial expression, tone of voice and body language. Emotional contagion occurs everywhere, at any distance (e.g. through social media). Clinicians can be infected by patients’ or colleagues’ emotions and overreact as well as they can infect patients and col...
2022-06-1215 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 7. The obstacle is the wayPain is subjective and several factors influenced the diagnosis and treatment of pain in patients.In this podcast, you will learn:- The complexities involved in diagnosing and treating pain.- How to recognize and deal with our own biases in the diagnosis and treatment of pain. Diagnosing and treating pain are not straightforward because pain is a complex and subjective experience composed of both physical and emotional dimensions. The way we perceive our own pain and others’ pain is influenced by several factors, such as mood, emotional states, cognitive fatigue, sleep deprivat...
2022-06-1117 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHealthcare provider course - Module 8. SummaryIn this podcast, you will listen to the summary of all we have explored in the course.To ask questions or suggest future topics, please comment below or connect with me on Twitter @judbrewerClick here to subscribe to my Youtube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi6bQu-Df7Wh2x3gFT5a8awBuild your body awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and Android devices.Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe-by-dr-jud/id1472340683...
2022-06-1007 min
UnivermagasKlimato krizė ir universitetasBalandžio mėnesio pradžioje judėjimas už klimato teisingumą Extinction Rebellion Lietuva pateikė raštą VU rektoriui ir fakultetų dekanams, kuriuo reikalauja universitete paskelbti neparastąją klimato padėtį, į kiekvieną studijų programą integruoti žinias apie klimato krizę ir atsisakyti su iškastiniu kuru susijusio finansavimo. Taip judėjimas prisijungė prie pasaulio mokslo bendruomenę vienijančios Scientist Rebellion akcijos, kurios metu mokslo atstovai imasi iniciatyvos visame pasaulyje ir siekia atkreipti dėmesį į ūmėjančią klimato krizę. Apie tai kolega Kęstutis pakalbino Extinction Rebellion narę, biologijos studentę Gabiją.
Taip pat studentų žiniose: VDU Švietimo akademijoje įsikurs ukrainiečių kultūros ir švietimo c...
2022-04-3021 minUnivermagasStudentai netyli dėl klimatoLapkričio 1–12 dienomis Glazge vyks Jungtinių Tautų Klimato kaitos konferencijai (COP26). Jaunimas visame pasaulyje jos metu ruošiasi protestams už klimato teisingumą. Vienas jų – lapkričio 6-ąją Vilniuje vyksianti Fridays for Future ir Extinction Rebellion eisena už klimato teisingumą. Apie protestų tikslus ir skirtingus jaunimo judėjimus už klimatą šauksmininkė Emilija Kairytė kalbina FFF ir XR narę, biologijos studentę VU Gabiją Gorobecaitę.
Taip pat studentų naujienose: VU paskelbė lyčiai jautrios kalbos gaires; Naujas ministerijos siūlymas – trumposios studijos; VDU galerijoje atidaryta studentų fotografijų paroda; Lapkritį VDU vyks darbo teisės mokymai studentams.
Daugiau studentų naujienų: https://sauksmas.n...
2021-10-1711 min
UnivermagasStudentų šauksmas prieš dešimtmetįŠauksmininkų judėjimas yra ne vienintelis pokyčių reikalaujantis studentų politikos projektas. Prieš 10 metų nesisteminių studentų atstovų grupė taip pat siekė skaidrinti ir demokratizuoti Lietuvos studentų savivaldą. Trumpai trukusi iniciatyva laimėjo nemenką pergalę didžiausios šalies studentų savivaldos vadovo rinkimuose. Žygimantas Menčenkovas apie studentų politiką, atstovybių trūkumus ir jų reformos perspektyvas kalbina TSPMI docentą ir 2010–2011 m. VU SA prezidentą Liutaurą Gudžinską.
2020-11-2540 minThe Dr. Jud Podcast5 mental habits to build during uncertain times (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 6)During this time of panic and uncertainty, it's critical to build good mental habits and practice mental hygiene.In this podcast, you'll learn:-What to do whenever you notice stress or anxiety, and how to nip it in the bud. All you need is your breath and your awareness.-How to respond to urges to check social media or to call someone-The power of this question: "What do I need right now?" and why that's more important than "what do I want?" -How to connect with your spouse o...
2020-08-2004 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastUnderstanding Coronavirus Anxiety (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 1)In today’s episode, you’ll learn the following:-Why people have been buying what seems like a decade’s worth of the toilet paper in the grocery store, and why when you see them, you suddenly feel the urge to buy toilet paper yourself.-The mechanics of reward based learning, which underpins all of our anxious thinking and behavior.-The role of the neocortex in anxiety. The neocortex is the part of the brain involved in thinking and planning.-Why a lack of information leads to anxiety, and how fear + uncert...
2020-08-2003 minThe Dr. Jud Podcast3 steps to move from a fixed to growth mindset (Why some flourish in uncertainty and others fail) (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 24)Did you know that your mindset has a big impact on how you deal with uncertainty, and may be affecting your reaction to not just the current crisis, but any life challenge you’re going to face? Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in the free "Breathe by Dr. Jud" app, available on both Apple and...
2020-08-1909 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to avoid spiraling into guilt and shame (Daily Update 15)Are you feeling stuck at home, unable to do anything but watch the current crisis from the sidelines? Maybe even feeling guilty or ashamed that there are doctors, nurses, and other first responders on the front lines of the battle while you’re safely at home? What you’re feeling is totally normal, but there are ways to keep from spiraling into negative emotions and recognize that we’re all doing our part. References from episode: Review of the neuroscience: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...Study showing DMN affecting task networks and inhibiting cognitive perform...
2020-08-1908 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastAre you overeating, or so stressed that you forget to eat? (how to fix it) (Daily Update 16)Emotions are running high these days, and that can lead to all sorts of negative habits, especially around food. Are you eating more than usual? Or maybe so worried that you’re forgetting to eat? Stress affects our appetite in major ways, but there is a simple approach to identify and change these behaviors so you can stay healthy and less anxious while dealing with the current crisis.Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A s...
2020-08-1908 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow healthcare workers can fight anxiety and build resilience using mindfulness (Daily Update 17)Have you ever seen a doctor in a movie or on television taking a break from the emergency room to go to the bathroom? I haven’t. Even before the coronavirus pandemic, there was a growing epidemic of burnout and anxiety among doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. It’s only going to get worse with the new demands on our health care system. But there is hope based on new research that health care professionals and everyday people can put into practice today. Press release for anxiety study: https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releas...Full...
2020-08-1909 minThe Dr. Jud Podcast5 finger breathing: Reboot your brain, calm down and be in the moment (Daily Update 19)When you’re anxious, one of the best things to do is to slow down and focus on your breath. But what about when you’re so anxious or stressed that regular breathing exercises don’t seem to work? In today’s episode, I’ll teach you a simple but effective exercise that brings in more of your senses to help cut through the anxiety so you can be calm and focused in the present moment. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a fre...
2020-08-1907 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to avoid a news-driven fear and anxiety spiral (Daily Update 20)When you read the news, do you find yourself getting more afraid? Do you tend to read the headlines and articles that confirm your worst fears? Our brains are not set up to think critically in an environment of uncertainty, but there are ways to keep our rational brain in charge and think more clearly about the world around us… even during a crisis. Links to articles I mentioned in the episode:https://www.latimes.com/california/st...https://beachgrit.com/2020/04/fake-ne...Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the...
2020-08-1908 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to use curiosity to change habits and feel better (There are 2 types) (Daily Update 21)Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to stop scrolling Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? That restless itch to see what’s next? Struggling with wanting to get all of the information you need? That itch is curiosity. But not all curiosity is created equal, and by understanding how curiosity works, you can use it to change habits and feel better — at any time. Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Monday...
2020-08-1908 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to Overcome Fear Using Curiosity (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 22)Ever wonder why tightness in your jaw and shoulder are linked to stress? Did you know that you can use curiosity to change your relationship to anxiety and fear? The Irish novelist and poet James Stephen’s wrote, “curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.” Learn how to do this today.Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfu...
2020-08-1908 minThe Dr. Jud Podcast3 steps to go from anxiety to curiosity using your eyes (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 23)Did you know that your eyes really are the window into your soul? Or at least, a window into your current emotional state? By understanding how your eyes connect to your emotions, you can learn to tap into curiosity to help you let go of anxiety and fear.Resources: 1. Subscribe to the Dr. Jud channel (click the red SUBSCRIBE button) to be notified of future daily updates, and join a free weekly "office hours" anxiety Q&A session on Mondays at noon eastern US (12:00 EST) 2. Build your awareness using mindfulness practices, like those in...
2020-08-1907 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastWhy everyone is panic buying and 4 things you can do to help (Coronavirus anxiety update 7)In this podcast, you'll learn the science behind why panic buying spreads, and four things you can do to help. Here is a preview of what's in the video:-Panic is driven by the "old" part of the brain-Why lack of information leads to sudden and uncontrollable anxiety -How to get the "new" part of the brain back online during moments of panic-What somebody can say to you when you are panicked to help you calm down-Why prior experience with an event can help alleviate anxiety-Why panic is...
2020-08-1906 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastOn an emotional rollercoaster? How to use mindfulness to regain control (Daily Update 12)Have you been on an emotional rollercoaster this past week, irritable one minute and full of worry the next? Getting angry at the news but still addicted to knowing the latest information, and perhaps even panic buying more supplies than you need? I'll show you how to step out of these behaviors in this episode.Here's what you'll learn: -The one simple ingredient that you can add to help you work with ANY emotion that you are experiencing -Why using self talk and willpower does not work to change negative emotions or stop bad habits
2020-08-1909 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to stop worrying (3 key tips) (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 10)In this podcast, I talk about worry and control: Why we feel like we need to be in control, how trying to gain control over things beyond our reach can cause problems, and of course what we can do to balance all of this.Here's what you'll learn in this video:-What is going on in our brains when we worry or attempt to control things-The times when this behavior is helpful, and the times when it is not-How the need to control increases anxiety-The science behind why we...
2020-08-1907 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to get rid of anger and turn it into kindness (3 simple steps) (Coronavirus Anxiety update 9)In this episode you'll learn:-What to do when you feel the fire of anger flare up inside of you. -The seeds of anger and where it comes from-Why Coronavirus is creating more anger-How to create glowing embers of warm connection, and spread these by kindness, instead of pouring gasoline on the fire and burning everything around us-the 2 types of anger: Gasoline and Diesel. What the difference between these two is and how to recognize them-The common emotion behind all types of anger-How these 2 types of...
2020-08-1908 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to sleep when you are anxious (3 key tips) (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 8)Anxiety makes it difficult to sleep, and lack of sleep makes you more anxious. This episode will show you how it affects your nervous system, and 3 simple tips to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Here's what you'll learn:-My own journey with interrupted sleep (I and my wife have been experiencing difficulty sleeping)-The two types of interrupted sleep that i see at my clinic-Why anxiety is a "doubly whammy" in terms of hurting your sleep-The questions that the National Institute of Health created to analyze sleep anxiety...
2020-08-1907 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastA mental vaccine for anxiety & anger (loving kindness). (Daily Update 14)Scientists are working furiously on testing therapies and vaccines to treat the coronavirus, but it will take time and focused effort before they’re ready. Did you know that there is already a vaccine against panic, anxiety, and selfishness? It’s called loving kindness, and you can get vaccinated today. References and links from this video: -See Anderson Cooper's brain unwind anxiety on camera (1 minute clip from CBS' 60 minutes): https://drjud.com/dr-jud-on-60-minutes/-Sharon Salzberg's loving kindness (by donation): https://www.sharonsalzberg.com/produc...-Our paper showing loving kindness decreases default mode networ...
2020-08-1906 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to use kindness to create connection during crisis (Coronavirus Anxiety Update 5)This podcast teaches you to leverage your brain’s reward system to use the energy of crisis to replace division and separateness with unity and connection. Inspired by Kitty O’Meara’s poem gone viral (Oprah’s magazine dubbed her the “poet laureate of the pandemic”), Dr. Brewer explains the psychology behind shifting old entrenched mindsets to new ones based in kindness. He gives three actionable tips to practice kindness today, and how doing this “short moments, many times” throughout the day can create new mindsets of kindness and connection. Today, leverage your awareness and pay attention to what it feels...
2020-08-1905 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to manage uncertainty and anxiety (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 4)In today's podcast, you'll learn how to balance your need to plan for the future in the midst of massive uncertainty.Here's what you'll learn:-Why our brains are set up to plan for the future-What happens when there isn't enough information to plan (like right now, since the Coronavirus and socioeconomic situation is rapidly changing)-Why your brain is similar to a computer, and what happens when it gets overloaded-What causes the "what if" spinout and what to do when it happens-Examples of the "what if" worry...
2020-08-1904 minThe Dr. Jud PodcastHow to stop compulsively checking the news (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 3)In today’s podcast, you’ll learn the following:-Why you can't stop checking the news-Why information is like food-Why you sometimes get a surge of emotions when you read a big news headline, and what to do about it-The concept of intermittent reinforcement and how this drives your news consumption behavior-What to do if you are already in the habit of constantly checking the news-The role of limits and how to set them-The key question to ask yourself after you check the news. My lab...
2020-08-1905 min
The Dr. Jud PodcastHow To Avoid Anxiety When Using Social Media (Coronavirus Anxiety Daily Update 2)In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to remain calm when using social media. I'll show you why social contagion is more contagious than a virus, and why social media is the perfect vector for spreading anxiety and panic. You'll learn how to prevent the physical spread of "social viruses" when you are checking social media. The key practice is to take a deep breath and ask yourself: "What do I need right now?"If you are looking for news, go right to the true sources and if you are look...
2020-08-1404 minUnivermagasUžsienio studentų laimėjimai Covid-19 akivaizdojeBalandžio 8 d. šauksmininkai kreipėsi į VDU dėl lengvatų bendrabučiuose gyvenantiems studentams; Balandžio 10 d, VDU paskelbė bendrabučių gyventojams mokesčių lengvatą; Iki balandžio 30 d. KTU nuo nuomos mokesčio atleido bendrabučiuose negyvenančius studentus; Balandžio 20 d. prasidedančiuose VU SA rinkimuose dalyvaus šauksmininkų kandidatai; Kovo 22 d. KTU SA studentams nepranešusi atidėjo ataskaitinę-rinkiminę konferenciją; Kovo pabaigoje Belgijos frankofonų studentų federacija vyriausybei išsiuntė prašymą įsteigti nuo viruso nukentėjusių studentų paramos fondą; Balandžio 14 d. Vokietija paskelbė remsianti dėl viruso darbo ir pajamų netekusius studentus; Balandžio 14 d. Prancūzijos Generalinės studentų asociacijų...
2020-04-2013 min
Awkward Silences#30 - How 3 Mailchimp Researchers Landed Their Dream Jobs with Jud Vaughan, Khalida Nicole Sebree, and Christianne ElliottThere are many ways to become a UX Researcher. To learn more about the winding career paths many researchers take, Erin and JH talked to Jud Vaughan, Khalida Nicole Sebree, and Christianne Elliott, who are all UX Researchers at Mailchimp. Though they all hold the same job at the same company, they took very different paths to get there. Jud started at a Support Technician at Mailchimp and worked his way over to the Research department. Khalida wanted to go into medicine and studied Psychology in college. Then she got into the startup scene and began doing f...
2019-11-0749 min
Jud’s Travel BagJud’s Travel Bag Episode 9-Social MediaJud’s Travel Bag Episode 9-Social Media by Jud Lehman
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