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The Dr. Jud Podcast

Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Emotional Eating
Addiction
Cravings
Eating Habits
Psychological Phenotyping
Interoceptive Awareness
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Neuroscience
Habit Loop
Unwinding Anxiety
Brown University
Weights and Health
Mental Health Treatment
Dopamine
Posterior Cingulate Cortex
Dietary Behavior
Cognitive Behavioral Strategies
Health Psychology

Welcome to the Dr. Jud podcast. I am an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. My lab first at Yale and now at Brown University has been researching how our brains form negative behavior patterns, bad habits and addictions, and the specific techniques needed to create lasting change. My aim with this podcast, is to use every day issues that we all struggle with from anxiety to emotional eating... more

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Latest Episodes

Evaluating the Quality of Smartphone Apps for Overeating, Stress, and Craving-Related Eating Using the Mobile Application Rating Scale

In this episode, Dr. Jud dives into the realm of mobile health apps targeting overeating, stress-related eating, a... more

Meditation-Induced Changes in High-Frequency Heart Rate Variability Predict Smoking Outcomes

Dr. Jud explores a pivotal study linking mindfulness meditation and heart rate variability (HRV) to smoking cessation success. This episode delves into how ... more

Smartband-Based Smoking Detection and Real-Time Brief Mindfulness Intervention: Findings from a Feasibility Clinical Trial

In this episode, Dr. Jud examines the groundbreaking results from a feasibility trial exploring the use of smartbands for smok... more

Smartband-Based Automatic Smoking Detection and Real-Time Mindfulness Intervention: Protocol for a Feasibility Trial

Join Dr. Jud in this episode as he dives into the innovative intersection of wearable technology, mindfulness, and smoking cessation... more

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An expert in the field of neuroscience and meditation
Episode: Mindfulness and meditation - Real-Time Mindfulness: How Neurofeedback Guides Meditation

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Dr. Jud Brewer
Neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and professor focused on how brain processes foster habits and addictions; research-led approach to behavior change.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • AI podcast, no thanks

    I’m a huge fan of Dr Jud, and was so disappointed that this is an AI podcast. It’s great info but it’s terrible to listen to. What an odd experience to have an AI bot talk about mindfulness…. This would be a great podcast if humans were doing it.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jigsaw kill
    United States5 months ago
  • Weird AI phrasing

    I love Dr. Jud! I was so excited to listen to more of his content. However, the weird AI banter, talking over each other, and odd phrasing make it really hard to understand the material. :(

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Trexdix
    United States5 months ago
  • Please ditch the AI

    I’m a big fan of Dr.Jud’s work and was excited to come across his podcast. I gave a few of them I try and while I appreciated the content, I found it very disconcerting when hearing AI voices talk about their struggles, cravings, and habits. Of all things that could be turned over to AI, the topic of Dr. Jud’s work just don’t lend themselves to it. It feels quite alienating. I hope to come back in a few months to find that this has changed.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JJ listens today
    United States8 months ago
  • Content is good but delivery is hard to listen to

    The voices are AI & it’s obvious. I find that I do not enjoy AI podcasts or audiobooks. It’s unfortunate because content from Dr Brewer is of interest to me. I stopped listening after the first few episodes. I tried again and just couldn’t stand it. I agree with another reviewer that there’s the feel of a condescending infomercial.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bob F. Kennedy
    United States9 months ago
  • Spooky

    I found Jud’s work grounding but now I’m listening to a computer’s fabrication of his thoughtful words with almost patronizing banter . Very unsettling despite all the potentially meditative content.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    clowning around
    United Statesa year ago

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Some listeners wish for a more linear, less overlapping host dialogue but value the core content.
Listeners appreciate the science-forward approach to habit change and mindfulness.
Positive feedback emphasizes practical insights and evidence-based strategies for self-regulation.
Several reviews note delivery quirks due to AI co-host banter, which some find distracting.

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Habit Change Addiction - Can a Smartphone App Help You Eat Mindfully?
Q: So we've talked about doing our research in choosing apps that feel right for us, and we've talked about the importance of mindfulness and staying connected to our own internal wisdom. But how do we actually cultivate mindfulness?
Mindfulness can be cultivated through small, intentional shifts in awareness and behavior, such as mindful eating practices.
Habit Change Addiction - Can a Smartphone App Help You Eat Mindfully?
Q: So how do we know which apps are actually worth our time and trust?
Being smart app shoppers involves doing research, ensuring the app's approach feels right for personal goals and values, and maintaining a sense of agency in health management.
Habit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking Cessation
Q: What kind of challenges do they anticipate?
They highlight that individual smoking patterns might be more complex than what an algorithm can predict and there is the risk of people gaming the system.
Habit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking Cessation
Q: So how does the app know when someone is about to crave a cigarette?
The app uses data collected from the smartband to create a personalized model to predict cravings.
Habit Change Addiction - Mindfulness and the Brain: Dual Diagnosis Demystified
Q: What does mindfulness training really target: depression, substance use, or general well-being?
It helps regulate emotions and manage stress, which benefits various situations but can be adjusted to address specific conditions like addiction.

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