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Podcast: The ZDoggMD Show
Episode: Hacking Our Anxious Brain In Uncertain Times (w/Dr. Jud Brewer)
Description: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a secondary outbreak of fear, anxiety, and social contagion. Dr. Jud Brewer is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and leading researcher into the science of mindfulness, and we dive DEEP into how we can fight anxiety and panic. Once we get warmed up, we discuss
how ancient Buddhist psychology relates to modern ideas around positive and negative reinforcement and addictive behavior
the role of dopamine in etching context-dependent memories
the challenge of social media and smartphone addiction
recognizing addiction to news during the COVID-19 crisis
the phenomenon of “social contagion” in relation to t...