The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love—Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits

Written by:
Judson Brewer
Narrated by:
P. J. Ochlan

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
33
Narrator
7
Release Date
March 2017
Duration
8 hours 19 minutes
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 twenty 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.
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Anonymous

The book concept and basis is excellent. The narrator sounds like a Speak & Spell machine from the '80's. Sadly, I can't listen to the entire thing for that simple reason. I wish Dr. Jud would have narrated it, as I have listened to numerous podcasts with him as a guest, and it would have made this much better!

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Justin R

Couldn't bear listening to this beyond the first chapter. Poorly written, boring like no book I've ever listened to. Pass on this one.

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YYZ H.

The wealth of easy to digest information is great. A helpful resource for positive behavioral changes using mindfulness.

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Dawn C.

Great book & simply explained.

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Justine P

THE CRAVING MIND A full scale psychology self help book everyone should open their minds to and enjoy the benefits of. If you are struggling with your WILL power, listen to this book. I give it 5 stars. (if you give up on this book early - you are not yet ready, just put it aside and listen to it again in a month or two.) It is worth the struggle to listen and learn from this book. Trigger - Behavior - Reward Its simple, effective and above all make you super calm. Perfect for Moms helping kids navigate through this overconsumption world we live in. I made my kids listen to parts and it to help them understand bullying behavior, and to change their reaction to bullying from a reactive to an empathetic responses. I look forward to more great books in the future from Judson Brewer.

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