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b'Today\\u2019s guest is Judson Brewer, a Psychiatrist, Neuroscientist and Author who specializes in the field of mindfulness and addiction. He is widely recognized for his work on understanding the mechanisms of craving and developing effective strategies to overcome addictive behaviors. One of his notable contributions is his research on the "Hunger Habit." He discussed this in his book, The Hunger Habit: Why We Eat When We\'re Not Hungry and How to Stop.\\nThe Hunger Habit is a concept that explores the parallels between overeating and other forms of addiction. Brewer\'s research suggests that the root cause of many addictive behaviors, including overeating, lies in the craving and reward-based learning processes of the brain.\\nBrewer\'s approach to breaking the Hunger Habit revolves around mindfulness. He believes that by bringing mindful awareness to our eating behaviors, we can develop a deeper understanding of our cravings and make more conscious choices. Mindfulness allows us to observe our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations without judgment, enabling us to break the automatic and unconscious patterns of overeating.\\nOverall, Judson Brewer is known for bridging the fields of mindfulness, neuroscience, and addiction, offering a unique perspective on breaking free from addictive patterns and fostering behavioral change through these mindfulness-based interventions.\\nGet over 1,000 meditations for 30 days. Go to choosemuse.com/meditationstudio\\nWant more from Judson? Go to drjud.com.\\nGet the EatRightNow app at the App Store.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'