The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Jud Brewer, M.D., Ph.D.: “Some people can benefit from medications, but everybody benefits from understanding how their mind works.” Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what the new research says about treating anxiety, plus: - How to keep up with the news without sacrificing mental health - How to help a loved one struggling with anxiety without feeling overwhelmed - Why you should treat anxiety like a habit - The link between anxiety and anger & why it matters - How to tell if you're addicted to being healthy Referenced in the episode: - Brewer's book, Unwinding Anxiety. - mbg Podcast episode #197, with Brewer. - Study showing 1 in 5 people who had COVID were diagnosed with a mental health disorder. - Brewer's Five Finger Breathing practice. - Brewer's online habit mapper. - Amid our huge mental health epidemic, it's important to know you’re never alone. If you or someone you know are struggling and need support, you can always call the National