Untangle

Today’s Encore episode is with 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.The 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.Brewer'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.Overall, 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.Want more from Judson? Go to drjud.com.Get the EatRightNow app at the App Store. Unlock 30 days of Meditation Studio for free at choosemuse.com/meditationstudio.Transform your brain's potential with 15% of Muse. Use code UNTANGLE15 at checkout or visit choosemuse.com/UNTANGLE15. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this session, Bart Van Malik, a meditation teacher focused on rest and relaxation, shares his soothing insights. He guides listeners through creating an inviting sleep environment, emphasizing the importance of setting intentions for ease and restoration. Bart leads a gentle body scan, promoting awareness from feet to face while releasing tension. He encourages mindfulness with breath observation, allowing sensations and thoughts to flow freely. This calming journey aims to help you surrender into restful sleep effortlessly.

Mark Coleman, mindfulness teacher and author who brings Buddhist-derived practices into everyday life. He explores how mindfulness and compassion quiet the inner critic. Short practices and sensory grounding help break rumination. He explains disidentifying from thoughts, cultivating a wise mind, and building kindness for vulnerability.

Dr. Majid Fotuhi, neurologist, neuroscientist and Johns Hopkins adjunct professor, explains neuroplasticity and how the brain can rewire and grow at any age. He explores the “soup of abnormalities” behind Alzheimer’s, the five pillars of brain health, diet and supplements, and practical strategies to slow cognitive decline. Short, actionable science with a hopeful take on aging.

Kristin Neff, pioneer researcher and author on self-compassion, shares why self-kindness matters. She contrasts fragile self-esteem with steady self-compassion. She explains how self-criticism arises, offers practical practices like mindful phrases and hand-on-heart, and describes benefits for relationships, caregivers, and coping with hardship.

Guryan Tighe, coach and author of Unmasking Fear who calls herself a 'fear technician,' explores fear as information and an invitation to growth. She discusses the somatic roots of fear, why small fears feel big, tools to pause and notice bodily cues, ways to name and interrupt inner critics, and how curiosity, gratitude, and purpose can rewire fearful patterns.

Lisa Wimberger, a meditation teacher who specializes in sleep and relaxation, leads a guided practice to settle body and breath. Short instructions move calming breath through toes, legs, hips, chest, neck, and head. The practice highlights slow, natural breathing rhythms that invite rest and effortless sleep.

Martha Beck, Harvard-trained sociologist and bestselling author who coached with Oprah, shares how to reclaim purpose and emotional healing. She explores integrity as wholeness, how culture pulls us from our true selves, using bodily signals and small shifts to realign. She also discusses meditation, confronting inner demons, and creative practices for navigating life.

Dr. Shahrzad Jalali, clinical psychologist and author focused on trauma and nervous-system healing. She talks about how unprocessed trauma shows up in the body, her Regulate to Rise approach to calm learned overreactions, meaning-making versus reframing, Jungian shadow work and integrating opposites, and practical first steps for self-awareness and safety in relationships.

Join meditation guide Ashley Turner, who leads a transformative journey into gratitude through heart-centered awareness. She shares how gratitude can shift negativity into a mindset of abundance and love. Listeners are encouraged to appreciate their bodies, senses, and relationships, fostering deeper connections. Turner also highlights the importance of acknowledging our homes and communities, expanding gratitude to encompass nature and life’s mysteries. Harmonic energy closes the session, leaving everyone balanced and grateful.