Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Mindfulness and meditation - Borderline Personality Disorder and the Brain: A Computational Perspective
Mindfulness and meditation - Borderline Personality Disorder and the Brain: A Computational Perspective
Mindfulness and meditation - Borderline Personality Disorder and the Brain: A Computational Perspective
Saturday 15th November 2025
Explore BPD through computational psychiatry with Dr. Jud Brewer. Learn about embodied simulation and potential treatments.
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Mindful Recovery
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- BPD may involve impaired predictive learning affecting social interactions.
- Embodied simulation could change how we understand social difficulties in BPD.
- Mindfulness and physical awareness might help interrupt unhelpful habits.
- Technologies like transcranial magnetic stimulation show promise for treatment.
- Understanding body sensations can aid in making better social choices.
"Our brains are constantly making predictions, trying to guess what's going to happen next."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of The Dr. Jud Podcast is a fascinating look into the intricacies of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) through a computational psychiatry lens. Dr. Jud Brewer, along with Dr. Sarah Fineberg and Dr. Philip Corlett, breaks down how impaired predictive learning can affect social interactions in those with BPD. You'll learn about the role of embodied simulation and how it impacts the way individuals with BPD perceive and interact with others.
The episode also touches on the exciting potential of using technology, like transcranial magnetic stimulation, to aid in treatment. With light-hearted banter and intriguing insights, this episode explores the complex relationship between the brain's habit systems and social behaviour, making it an enlightening listen for anyone interested in mental health research. As you ponder the possibilities of embodied simulation, you'll find yourself questioning how your own mind-body connection influences your daily interactions.
Could mindfulness or yoga be the key to unlocking better social understanding? Tune in to discover more about the promising avenues for BPD treatment and what they might mean for you.