In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer discusses how to manage your hunger habit through updating reward values and other important strategies. He emphasizes the significance of mindfulness in navigating emotional eating and changing behaviors around eating. Dr. Brewer offers several practical strategies and valuable perspectives for individuals seeking to address ... Show More
Oct 30
How to Discover Yourself, One Decision at a Time | Sara Kuburic
In this episode, Dr. Sara Kuburic discusses how to discover yourself, one decision at a time. Questions like: Who are you beyond your job, your relationships, and the roles you fill? Drawing from her book, It’s on Me: Accept Hard Truths, Discover Yourself, and Change Your Life, S ... Show More
1 h
Oct 27
Why Doing More Is Keeping You Stuck and What to Do Instead | David Epstein
In this episode, David Epstein explores why doing more can leave us overwhelmed, and how the right constraints can help us focus and make meaningful progress. Drawing on his book, Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better, David shares why unlimited freedom can be surprising ... Show More
1 h
Oct 23
You Don’t Need More Willpower: Change Is a Skill You Can Learn | Eric on The Happiness Lab with Laurie Santos
In this episode, Eric joins Dr. Laurie Santos on The Happiness Lab to explore why lasting change takes more than willpower—and how to develop the skills that make it easier. Drawing on his recovery from addiction and his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, Eric shares how manageabl ... Show More
52m 27s
Jan 2024
The Science of Why You Eat When You're Not Hungry–And How to Stop | 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>Dr. Jud breaks down how habits work and how to change them. Plus, insights on stress, boredom, mindfulness, pleasure, satisfaction, ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2024
538. The Willpower Myth with Jud Brewer
In today’s show, Professor Jud Brewer explains the neuroscience of habits, the neural pathways involved in forming habits such as emotional eating, and how to bring mindfulness into your food rituals. Jud is a neuroscientist, professor at Brown University School of Public Health, ... Show More
1h 30m
Nov 2025
Episode #593: How I'd reduce the likelihood of me binge eating
In this episode, Chris opens up about the strategies he personally uses to reduce the chances of binge eating. You'll learn how to manage hunger before it spirals, why extreme restriction often backfires, and how small mindset and habit changes can make all the difference. Real, ... Show More
9m 18s
Sep 2022
Judson Brewer, MD, PhD | Unwinding Unhealthy Habits
Whether it’s the struggle to reduce screen time or the battle against overeating sugar, many of us know how hard it is to kick unhelpful habits. And according to Judson Brewer, MD, PhD, the best-selling author of The Craving Mind, it’s not so much about willpower as it is about m ... Show More
39m 50s
Oct 2024
Overcoming Emotional Eating with the Power of Your Heart
[EPISODE SUMMARY] In this episode, Kimberly discusses the journey of overcoming food cravings through heart-led living. She shares her personal experiences with food, emotional eating, and the importance of connecting with one's heart to manage cravings. The discussion includes p ... Show More
37m 15s
<p>How to use your innate mindfulness to turn the volume down, or even uproot, your everyday addictions.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://drjud.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Dr. Judson Brewer</a> is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Cen ... Show More