Habit Change Addiction - Wearables and Mindfulness: A Smarter Approach to Quitting SmokingHabit Change Addiction - Wearables and Mindfulness: A Smarter Approach to Quitting Smoking
The Dr. Jud Podcast
Dr. Jud Brewer explores a study on using smartbands and mindfulness to help quit smoking, highlighting tech's role alongside personal motivation in addiction recovery.
15:42•24 Jan 2026
Wearables and Mindfulness: A New Frontier in Quitting Smoking
Episode Overview
- Wearable technology can detect smoking events in real-time.
- Mindfulness exercises can help manage cravings effectively.
- Participants found smartbands easy to use but had mixed feelings about exercise frequency.
- Behaviour change requires both technological support and personal motivation.
- Future research could explore combining wearables with other methods like medication.
“"It's about finding that balance between being supportive but not being intrusive."”
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of innovation and perseverance in the quest to quit smoking. Dr. Jud Brewer, a renowned addiction psychiatrist, dives into a fascinating study that blends wearable technology with mindfulness to aid smoking cessation. Imagine a smartband that doesn't just tell time but also helps you quit smoking by detecting when you're lighting up and nudging you towards mindfulness exercises. This isn't science fiction—it's happening now! Dr.
Jud explores how these devices can distinguish smoking gestures from other movements, offering personalised mindfulness interventions to help manage cravings. The episode takes you through the highs and lows of the study, revealing that while technology can be a game-changer, human motivation remains key. Participants found the smartband easy to use, but the mindfulness exercises had mixed reviews, highlighting the need for personalisation.
Some found the frequent notifications overwhelming, yet many engaged with the exercises independently, showing that behaviour change often requires a personal touch. This episode is a testament to how tech can support, but not replace, personal commitment in quitting smoking. So, would you wear a device that tracks your habits? How do you balance tech's potential with your autonomy?
Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of how technology and mindfulness might just be the dynamic duo we need in tackling addiction.
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