Unwinding Anxiety

Struggling with a mind that won't stop racing? Discover the surprising science behind why your brain gets stuck in cycles of worry and fear. This summary reveals a simple, step-by-step program to break free from anxiety, not by fighting it, but by understanding its root cause. Learn to map your own anxiety habits and use your brain's natural reward system to your advantage. You'll uncover practical, mindfulness-based techniques to defuse triggers in the moment, calm your nervous system, and build a more resilient, peaceful mind without needing more willpower.

Judson Brewer MD PhD is a renowned neuroscientist, addiction psychiatrist, and Director of Research and Innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center, a world-leading expert on habit change. His own experience with meditation during medical school inspired him to research the neuroscience behind mindfulness. Dr. Brewer’s decades of work have uncovered how our brains form habits, both good and bad, providing the scientific foundation for the simple, actionable techniques you'll find in this book to manage anxiety.