Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
Understanding addiction through contemplative science, with Dr. Jud Brewer
Understanding addiction through contemplative science, with Dr. Jud Brewer
Understanding addiction through contemplative science, with Dr. Jud Brewer
Friday 17th February 2023
Carl Erik Fisher and Dr. Jud Brewer discuss mindfulness, anxiety, and addiction recovery on 'Flourishing After Addiction'.
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Carl Erik Fisher
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Mindfulness and Addiction: Insights from Dr. Jud Brewer
So the flourishing starts with having our basic needs met. And the, you know, we know that the, the signposts for flourishing, have to do with, you know, connection, contentment, joy, ease, and this is where things like generosity and gratitude, and you know, kindness and curiosity all come together.
Ever wondered how mindfulness can help tackle addiction? In this episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction', Carl Erik Fisher sits down with Dr. Jud Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has spent over two decades exploring this very connection. Dr. Brewer shares his personal battle with panic attacks and how mindfulness became his go-to tool for managing anxiety. This experience led him to uncover fascinating links between addictive cravings and the basic processes of anxiety.
They dive into how our urge to control experiences often causes more suffering, a concept rooted in both neuroscience and Buddhist philosophy. Dr. Brewer explains how the brain's reward system can reinforce harmful habits and how mindfulness can break this cycle. They also touch on the role of values and ethics in recovery, offering a holistic view of treatment that goes beyond traditional methods. Curious about how psychedelics might fit into this?
They discuss that too, along with practical mindfulness exercises to help listeners get curious about their own anxiety. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that blends science, spirituality, and personal stories to offer new perspectives on addiction recovery.