Ep. 139: Curiosity Curing the Craving w/ Dr. Jud Brewer

This 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/

Creators & Guests

Host

Dan McCarter, MD FAAFP

National Director of Primary Care Advancement at @ChenMed. @UVA & @MedicineUVA grad. Assoc Prof. #primarycare #valuebasedcare

Host

Dr. Faisel Syed

National Director of Primary Care - @ChenMed | Primary Care Podcast Host, “Faisel & Friends” | Everyone deserves access to primary care #FamilyMedicine

Guest

Jud Brewer MD PhD

Neuroscientist🔸Addiction Psychiatrist🔸Author of Unwinding Anxiety & The Hunger Habit🔸Prof. @BrownUniversity🔸Co-Founder: MindSciences & Mindshift Recovery

Producer

Split Prism Productions

Filmmaking & Podcast Producing Duo

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