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The Craving Mind

From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits

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The Craving Mind

By: Judson Brewer, Jon Kabat-Zinn - foreward
Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
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Summary

We are all vulnerable to addiction. Whether it's a compulsion to constantly check social media, binge eating, smoking, excessive drinking, or any other behaviors, we may find ourselves uncontrollably repeating. Why are bad habits so hard to overcome? Is there a key to conquering the cravings we know are unhealthy for us?

This book provides groundbreaking answers to the most important questions about addiction. Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has studied the science of addictions for 20 years, reveals how we can tap into the very processes that encourage addictive behaviors in order to step out of them. He describes the mechanisms of habit and addiction formation, then explains how the practice of mindfulness can interrupt these habits.

Weaving together patient stories, his own experience with mindfulness practice, and current scientific findings from his own lab and others, Dr. Brewer offers a path for moving beyond our cravings, reducing stress, and ultimately living a fuller life.

©2017 Judson Brewer (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Addiction & Recovery Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Smoking & Tobacco Spirituality Meditation Smoking Tobacco Mindfulness Habits Health Business Feel-Good Substance abuse Self Love Smart Recovery
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Excellent subject matter that could be potentially life changing but I feel the book could be half the length - I wonder if American authors are paid by the number of words? It’s a shame because the principles and theories are brilliant it’s just hard not to glaze over in between

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A fascinating, well structured and absorbing read for anyone who needs motivation in taking up mindfulness.

Thoughtfully written

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This is a wise and enjoyable meeting of ancient wisdom and cutting edge science. An outstanding insight into the practical ways of how mindfulness works and how this practice can be applied in everyday life. The author is a world leading expert in the clinical research mindfulness, neuroscience and is also an addiction psychiatrist - you get a lot of knowledge in one book. Highly recommend!

A life changing book

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its an interesting read backed by lots of science but not a self-help book

interesting but doesn't help

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The book is fine. The voice recording is atrocious and sounds like a Speak and Spell.

Good book, terrible narration

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