Published Feb 15, 2017

Dr. Judson Brewer, Using Mindfulness to Beat Addiction

Explore how mindfulness can transform addiction recovery with neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer, who reveals the brain's role in habitual loops and offers innovative strategies for managing cravings and breaking addictive patterns through meditation.

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