The Craving Mind

From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - Why We Get Hooked and How We Can Break Bad Habits

By: Judson Brewer, Jon Kabat-Zinn - foreward

Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan

Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's 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 20 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.

©2017 Judson Brewer (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ugh the narrators voice is AWFUL.

I would have much preferred Dr. Judson to narrate his own book, his voice is so friendly and nice. This guy sounds like a robot and makes even listening to the first few lines torture. Will be returning to purchase the hard copy.

A great book for self reflecting ones habits

Narrator was easy to follow, enthusiastic and made the book easy to listen to. The book does give helpful advice how to be self aware without sounding pushy or egotistical.

Most worthwhile 5 Hours I have ever spent. Best book on mindfulness and getting control over your life

This was the simplest and yet most powerful way of looking at treating addiction with mindfulness. For me, it isn’t even necessarily about addiction, it is about me not being in control of my mind and time slips away. So it is applicable to gaining control of your life, dealing with ADHD behaviors, anxiety and any other unwanted behaviors.

It is a better way than trying to wrestle with motivation and reward based learning... it translates those into a meditation paradigm which seems much more effective and intuitive to me.

Phenomenal. I think this might end up changing my life.

Good info, but narrator sounds like a advertiser

Sorry, but this was hard to listen to. Sounds like narrator has recorded one sentence at a time, with a voice better used for advertising. too robotic.
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and.get.a.narrator.for free!

Great book on mindfulness

Great book on mindfulness. It is science based and has very practical applications. I highly recommend it

Encouraging

This book has been very helpful as I seek understanding to why I do the things I do and truly want to change. I have been give the resources now it's time to practice the techniques I've gained. I'm keeping this in my library because next time a I read through it a I'll be taking physical notes not just mental ones. Peace and blessings to all

Sweet book.

This book has a really sweet narrative.
If you’re considering meditation in any light but can’t find a reason to buckle down and engage, this book shares a really thoughtful, honest and personal story about personal growth bringing you to a place of helping others. 🙏🏻

Excellent!

This was a very informative and enjoyable book! It’s packed with information, and I will be listening to it again in a few months.

Fascinating

A very well done argument for the use of meditation, well illustrated with studies and evidence. I really enjoyed this and look forward to using it at my own practice.

Lacks Chapter Titles

Lacks chapter titles. Would be much easier to navigate of the book of the chapters were labeled!