Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Habit Change Eating - The Mindful Connection to Obesity and Central Adiposity
Habit Change Eating - The Mindful Connection to Obesity and Central Adiposity
Habit Change Eating - The Mindful Connection to Obesity and Central Adiposity
Saturday 5th April 2025
Discover how mindfulness relates to obesity and body composition with Dr. Jud Brewer's insights from the New England Family Study.
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Mindful Recovery
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Get the buttons here!How Mindfulness Can Influence Your Weight: Insights from Dr. Jud Brewer
Episode Overview
- Low mindfulness scores are linked to higher obesity rates.
- Mindfulness can help you become aware of your body's signals.
- Android fat is linked to higher health risks like heart disease.
- Mindfulness may help you make healthier choices, like avoiding sugary drinks.
- The study suggests mindfulness is part of overall health, not a quick fix.
It's not about depriving yourself or using willpower; it's more about understanding your own patterns and making choices that help you
Struggling with weight can feel like an endless battle, but what if mindfulness could be the missing piece? In this episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast, Dr. Jud Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, breaks down the intriguing connection between mindfulness and obesity. Drawing on research from the New England Family Study, Dr. Jud explores how our natural tendency to be present and aware—what he calls 'dispositional mindfulness'—can influence our body composition and weight.
You'll learn about the surprising link between low mindfulness scores and higher obesity rates, as well as the fascinating role of android fat (the kind that gathers around your belly and organs) in our overall health. The episode also delves into how mindfulness might help you make healthier choices, like avoiding sugary drinks, by becoming more aware of your body's signals. Dr. Jud's conversational style makes complex science relatable and even fun.
With a touch of humour, he explains that mindfulness isn't a magic cure for weight problems but a valuable tool in understanding and improving our relationship with food and our bodies. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how a mindful approach can contribute to better health and well-being. So, have you ever considered that mindfulness might be the key to a healthier you? Give it a thought and tune in to learn more!