Unwinding Anxiety

A methodical approach clinically demonstrated to end the vicious loop of fear and worry that fuels addiction and anxiety

We are experiencing one of the most nervous times in our memories. We feel overwhelmed and powerless, whether we are dealing with problems as big as a pandemic or as small as having kids at home and restraining ourselves from reaching for the wine bottle every night. But in this relevant book, anyone may learn simple, brain-based strategies from author Judson Brewer to eradicate anxiety at its origin.

Anxiety can range from a slight uneasiness to a full-blown panic attack. However, it is also the source of the addictive behaviors and unhealthy habits we turn to in order to get by (such as procrastination, stress eating, social media, and dread scrolling). Furthermore, anxiety is located in a brain region that is resistant to reason. We thus become mired in anxious habit loops that we are unable to break through with willpower or thought alone. Dr. Brewer shows us how to map our brains to identify our triggers, neutralize them with the straightforward but effective habit of curiosity, and rewire our brains using mindfulness and other techniques that his research has shown to be effective.

Based on over two decades of study and practical experience working with thousands of patients, including Olympic athletes and coaches as well as high-ranking government and corporate officials, Dr. Brewer has developed a simple, solution-focused program that anybody can use to feel better, regardless of their level of anxiety.