"Mastering Mindful Eating: Tackling Cravings and Stress"

Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer offers a 21-day strategy to conquer habitual eating by asking questions to differentiate between hunger and cravings, emphasizing the role of mindfulness in changing eating habits. He suggests using curiosity and mindfulness to cope with food cravings and change the reward value of food, ultimately disrupting unhealthy patterns. Brewer's approach involves recognizing, accepting, investigating, and noting cravings, and embracing a growth mindset to learn from experiences. While acknowledging the potential benefits of weight loss drugs, he advocates for understanding how our brains work and learning to work with them, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness in conjunction with medication if needed.