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Dr. Jud Brewer

@dr-jud-brewer

Neuroscientist & NYT Bestselling Author Helping People Break Free from Anxiety

Joined March 2026

About

Dr. Jud Brewer, MD, PhD is a psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and New York Times bestselling author known for his research on anxiety, habits, and mindfulness. He is Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and a professor at the Brown University School of Public Health and School of Medicine.

For more than 20 years, Dr. Jud has studied how the brain forms habit loops that drive anxiety, worry, and other unwanted behaviors. His work focuses on helping people understand these patterns and use mindfulness-based tools to change them.

He is the creator of Going Beyond Anxiety, a science-based program that combines neuroscience, mindfulness training, and live coaching to help people break free from anxiety and build healthier mental habits.

Through his research, books, and programs, Dr. Jud translates cutting-edge neuroscience into practical tools that support lasting change and greater well-being.

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