Host Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with Dr. Judson Brewer, author of “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind,” about how we can experiment with different behavior patterns. Then, she speaks with journalist Charles Duhigg, author of “The Power of Habit,” about anxiety, habits, and ADHD.
May 7
The Upside of Imposter Syndrome with Basima Tewfik
Think imposter syndrome means something is wrong with you? Think again. In this episode, Basima Tewfik shares research on anxiety, self-doubt, and the traits high achievers often try to “fix.” She breaks down how workplace imposter thoughts can actually make you more effective, e ... Show More
49 m
May 5
Letting Go Of The Need To Know: Charlene Li on Leadership And AI
Feeling unsure about your role in a world where AI seems to know more than you do? In this episode, Charlene Li is back to talk about how the most effective leaders today are letting go of the need to have all the answers and instead stepping into curiosity, experimentation, and ... Show More
50m 54s
Apr 30
How Can You Improve Your Team's Mental Health? It's Not Rocket Science! with Rita McGrath, Poornima Luthra & Andrew Barnes
What if burnout isn’t something you fix with better habits, but something built into the way we work? In this episode, I’m bringing back one of my favorite conversations because it gets at something I think we still don’t talk about enough. I talk with Rita McGrath, Poornima Luth ... Show More
53m 24s
Nov 2022
Your Anxiety Questions, Answered | Judson Brewer
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>The subject of anxiety never seems to lose its relevance. In this special episode we answer listener voicemails with one of the wor ... Show More
1h 7m
Mar 2024
How to Unwind Anxiety | Dr. Jud Brewer
<p>Neuroscientist and addiction expert Dr. Judson Brewer unveils a practical, evidence-based approach to transforming your relationship with anxiety. </p><br><p>Learn how to "unwind" worry and fear by understanding the habit loop of anxiety, applying mindfulness tools, and access ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2022
Dr. Jud Brewer | How to Unwind Anxiety
<p>Anxiety, even saying the word makes me a bit anxious. But, what if there was a way to unwind it and come back to calm that was counterintuitively simple. And, what if a lot of the popular thoughts around anxiety and how to deal with it today were wrong? That’s what we’re talki ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2021
218 - Unwinding Anxiety - Jud Brewer
<p>In this episode, <a href="https://drjud.com/about/">Dr. Jud Brewer</a>, a neuroscientist and addiction psychiatrist, discusses the biological origins of anxiety and how to unwind our feedback loops using techniques derived from <a href="https://www.mindsciences.com/">his lab’s ... Show More
57m 22s
Mar 2023
Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It
<p>You may think of anxiety as a reaction, a feeling, or a disorder. My guest today says that perhaps the best way to think about anxiety, especially if you want to treat it effectively, is as a <i>habit</i>.</p><p>His name is Dr. Judson Brewer, and he's a psychiatrist and neuros ... Show More
37m 57s
Feb 2022
Anxiety Is a Habit — Here's How to Break It
<p>You may think of anxiety as a reaction, a feeling, or a disorder. My guest today says that perhaps the best way to think about anxiety, especially if you want to treat it effectively, is as a <i>habit</i>.</p><p>His name is Dr. Judson Brewer, and he's a psychiatrist and neuros ... Show More
37m 44s
Mar 2021
How to Break Your Anxiety Habit | Judson Brewer
<p>To mark the first anniversary of the week in March 2020 when Covid fundamentally altered our lives, we're launching a special two-part series. Today, we're going to be talking about anxiety, which has been spiking during the pandemic. My guest is Dr. Jud Brewer, a psychiatrist ... Show More
1h 11m