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Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Dr. Judson Brewer - Neuroscientist, Addiction Psychiatrist & Bestselling Author | The Science of Habits

Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Success Story Media

How To, Business, Education, Self-improvement

4.6326 Ratings

🗓️ 18 September 2024

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ About The GuestDr. Judson Brewer, a renowned psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and mindfulness expert, is revolutionizing our understanding of habit change and mental health. As the Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University's Mindfulness Center, Dr. Brewer's groundbreaking work has gained widespread recognition. His TED talks have captivated millions, with his talk "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit" becoming the 4th most-watched TED Talk when it was released, amassing over 18 million views. Dr. Brewer's innovative approach, blending cutting-edge neuroscience with mindfulness practices, has transformed countless lives.Dr. Brewer's impact extends beyond the lecture hall with his bestselling books. His works, including "Unwinding Anxiety" and "The Craving Mind," have reached thousands of readers, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, quitting smoking, and breaking harmful habits. Whether you're dealing with addiction, anxiety, or seeking to optimize your mental health, Dr. Brewer's insights provide a science-based path to a more balanced life. Explore Dr. Brewer's work and discover how his approach can help you transform your habits and enhance your well-being. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/dr.jud/  https://x.com/judbrewer/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjud/   ➡️ Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/Hunger-Habit-When-Were-Hungry/dp/B0C4BPCHR1/https://www.amazon.com/Unwinding-Anxiety-Science-Shows-Cycles/dp/059342140X/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHubspot - https://hubspot.com/  iDigress Podcast - https://idigress.show/  NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:32 - Why Jud's Approach to Habit Change Works03:59 - The Truth About Willpower05:34 - The Focus on Eating Habits07:04 - Defining Habits and Addictions09:29 - When Habits Become Addictions13:18 - What is Hedonic Hunger?16:48 - Reversing Habits Before Addiction21:27 - What Makes Jud’s Method Unique?24:54 - Why Willpower Fails in Habit Change29:03 - Sponsor: iDigress Podcast29:41 - Entrepreneurs vs. Athletes: Similar Mindsets36:30 - Spotting Addictions vs. Habits42:17 - Curiosity vs. Anxiety47:25 - Fighting Addiction51:16 - Misconceptions About Habit Change53:26 - Advice to My Younger Self

Transcript

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All right?

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All right, listeners, please welcome our real life finance nerd from Nerd Wallet, Sean.

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Hey Scott, thanks for having me.

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Now we all know Nerd Wallet for their credit card comparisons, but it's much more than that, right?

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Yeah, so much more.

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I mean, even for credit cards, it's not the basic that right yeah so much more I mean even for credit cards it's not the basic

0:14.1

this card versus that card with us you can filter for features you want you can add your top

0:19.9

cards to a comparison table and get access to exclusive offers.

0:24.0

So smarter tools, smarter financial decisions.

0:27.0

Exactly. Beyond credit cards, we research and review thousands of other financial products

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from Hial Sainting accounts to mortgage lenders. and review thousands of other financial products

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from High Old Saines accounts to mortgage lenders

0:35.2

so that you can find these smartest financial products.

0:38.7

All right, you hear that world.

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Nurd Wallet is not just credit cards. Thank you for that important PSA Scott. And where exactly

0:45.6

should people go to compare and find these credit cards and savings accounts and mortgage rates

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and more? Nurd wallet.com forward slash learn more.

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Thanks so much Sean.

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Nurd Wallet finance smarter.

0:58.1

Scott, I think that's my line.

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Finance Smarter y'all.

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NERV wallet compare Inc. NMLS, 1, 6, 17, 539.

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