Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Habit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking Cessation
Habit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking Cessation
Habit Change Addiction - Real-Time Mindfulness: The Future of Smoking Cessation
Saturday 17th January 2026
Explore how smartbands and mindfulness could revolutionise smoking cessation in this intriguing episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast.
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Dr. Jud Brewer
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Episode Overview
- Smartbands can detect smoking through machine learning algorithms.
- Mindfulness exercises help understand and manage cravings.
- The RAIN technique is used to address smoking urges.
- The study aims to test the feasibility of tech-based interventions.
- Combining tech and mindfulness offers a new perspective on quitting smoking.
"It's like having a coach right there on your wrist, giving you feedback, guidance right when you need it."
Curious about how technology and mindfulness can team up to tackle smoking addiction? This episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast takes you on a fascinating journey through an innovative study that combines wearable tech and real-time mindfulness to help people quit smoking. Dr. Jud Brewer, an addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist, unpacks a groundbreaking feasibility trial using smartbands and smartphone apps designed to detect smoking and deliver timely mindfulness interventions.
Imagine a smartband that not only tracks when you light up but also helps you pause and reflect on why you're doing it. It's like having a mini coach on your wrist! The episode breaks down a three-step intervention process starting with awareness, followed by mindful smoking, and finally managing cravings with the RAIN technique—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Non-identify. This isn't just about quitting smoking; it's about understanding the deeper triggers and habits that fuel the addiction.
While this study is in its early stages, it sets the stage for potentially transforming how we approach habit change with technology. Could this be the future of breaking free from other habits too? Tune in to find out how mindfulness and tech could be the dream team for lasting change.