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Show 1372: Breaking the Cycle of Food Cravings

1h 10m · The People's Pharmacy · 31 Jan 22:27

This week, our guest is renowned addiction psychiatrist Jud Brewer. He teaches at Brown University in both the School of Public Health and the Medical School, and he has developed programs that utilize mindfulness to help us figure out why we overeat, get hooked on social media or drink too much. His approach has helped […]

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