# Going Beyond Anxiety

> Going Beyond Anxiety is the evolution of Dr. Jud Brewer's Unwinding Anxiety program - the same evidence-based techniques, now with live coaching, community support, and a comprehensive learning experience.

## What is Going Beyond Anxiety?

Going Beyond Anxiety (GBA) is an online educational program created by Dr. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist and neuroscientist at Brown University. The program teaches science-backed techniques to transform your relationship with everyday anxiety, worry, and stress.

### The Evolution from Unwinding Anxiety

GBA represents the next generation of Dr. Jud's anxiety work:

- **Unwinding Anxiety App** (2020-2024): A self-guided mobile app teaching mindfulness-based anxiety techniques through daily exercises
- **Going Beyond Anxiety** (2025-present): A comprehensive program that builds on the Unwinding Anxiety methodology, adding live coaching with Dr. Jud, AI-powered Learning Assistants, active community support, and structured video learning

**Key differences from the Unwinding Anxiety app:**
- Weekly live Q&A calls directly with Dr. Jud Brewer
- AI-powered Learning Assistants for personalized guidance and breaking through sticking points
- Active member community for peer support
- Structured video curriculum (vs. app-based daily exercises)
- Group coaching sessions with personalized feedback
- HSA/FSA eligible

GBA is not a replacement for the book "Unwinding Anxiety" - it's the practical application of those principles with direct access to Dr. Jud himself. Former Unwinding Anxiety app users receive alumni pricing.

## Evidence Base

The techniques taught in Going Beyond Anxiety achieved a **67% reduction in GAD-7 anxiety scores** over 2 months in a randomized controlled trial published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (2021).

### Key Research

- **Primary Study**: "A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Digital Therapeutic for Generalized Anxiety Disorder" (Roy A, Druker S, Hoge EA, Brewer JA, JMIR 2021) - DOI: 10.2196/26987
- **14+ peer-reviewed publications** on mindfulness-based anxiety interventions
- **100+ total publications** from Dr. Brewer's research (17,000+ citations)
- Research published in JMIR, Harvard Review of Psychiatry, American Journal of Health Promotion, and other peer-reviewed journals

Full research details: https://www.goingbeyondanxiety.com/research

## About Dr. Jud Brewer

Dr. Judson Brewer (known as "Dr. Jud") is:

- **Psychiatrist and Neuroscientist** at Brown University School of Public Health
- **Director of Research and Innovation** at Brown's Mindfulness Center
- **New York Times Bestselling Author** of "Unwinding Anxiety" (2021) and "The Craving Mind" (2017)
- **TED Speaker** with 50M+ views on "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit"
- **20+ years** of clinical research on mindfulness and habit change

## Program Details

### Format

- Self-paced online video modules
- AI-powered Learning Assistants for personalized guidance
- Weekly live Q&A calls with Dr. Jud and Dr. Robin Boudette
- Active member community with daily support
- Core concepts completed in approximately 30 days
- Ongoing access during subscription

### Pricing

| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|------|-------|--------------|
| Core + Community | $79/month | Full program, community access, daily lessons |
| Immersion | $199/month | Core + weekly live group coaching with Dr. Jud |

- HSA/FSA eligible
- Quarterly billing discounts available (save $30-50)
- Alumni pricing available for former Unwinding Anxiety app users ($49/$129)
- 14-day satisfaction guarantee

### What's Included

- Step-by-step guided video program
- Proven mindfulness-based tools and practices
- Daily lessons and exercises
- AI Learning Assistants for personalized support and breaking through sticking points
- Private community access
- Weekly live calls with Dr. Jud (Immersion tier)

## Who Is It For?

Going Beyond Anxiety is designed for people who:

- Experience everyday anxiety, worry, or stress
- Have tried other approaches without lasting results
- Want to understand the science behind their anxiety
- Prefer self-paced learning with community support
- Are looking for an alternative or complement to therapy
- Previously used the Unwinding Anxiety app and want more support

### Important Disclaimers

- GBA is an **educational wellness program**, not therapy or medical treatment
- It may complement other approaches like therapy, medication, or self-help
- For clinical anxiety disorders, consult a healthcare provider
- Results may vary

## Core Methodology

The program teaches that **anxiety is a habit** - a learned pattern that can be unlearned. This is the same science behind the Unwinding Anxiety book and app, delivered in a more comprehensive format.

The approach uses Dr. Jud's "Three Gears" framework:

1. **First Gear (Mapping)** - Understanding your anxiety habit loops: trigger → behavior → result
2. **Second Gear (Mindfulness)** - Bringing awareness to urges and using curiosity as an antidote
3. **Third Gear (Bigger Better Offer)** - Finding rewards that are more compelling than anxious behaviors

These techniques leverage the brain's reward-based learning system to create lasting change.

## Contact & Support

- **Website**: https://www.goingbeyondanxiety.com
- **Support**: support@goingbeyondanxiety.com
- **Member Portal**: https://app.goingbeyondanxiety.com

## Related Resources

- **Book**: "Unwinding Anxiety" by Judson Brewer, MD PhD (Avery/Penguin, 2021) - NYT Bestseller
- **Book**: "The Craving Mind" by Judson Brewer, MD PhD (Yale University Press, 2017)
- **TED Talk**: "A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit" (50M+ views)
- **Research Page**: https://www.goingbeyondanxiety.com/research
- **Google Scholar**: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=GjmDbisAAAAJ

## Organization

Going Beyond Anxiety is operated by OpenMind AI, Inc. All profits support Mindshift Recovery (mindshiftrecovery.org), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping people overcome addiction.

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*Last updated: February 2026*