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Break habits like overeating and smoking with mindfulness | Ashley Mason, Ph.D.

Many harmful behaviors, such as overeating or smoking, are rooted in reward-based processes. Consequently, people often engage in these behaviors in response to triggers, such as emotional or mental stressors, or external prompts, such as advertising and social pressures. Cognitive behavioral approaches like mindfulness can help people who engage in harmful behaviors become more mindful of these triggers. In turn, they can reevaluate their habits and develop strategies that help them avoid engaging in harmful behaviors. In this clip, Dr. Ashley Mason describes how mindfulness, a cognitive behavioral strategy, can help mitigate harmful behaviors like overeating and smoking. Watch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20HNxZdGvU Original episode posted Nov 2, 2021.