Going Beyond Anxiety
Dr. Jud's science-backed program to transform your relationship with anxiety
Don't just unwind your anxiety, go beyond it
After the success of Unwinding Anxiety — a New York Times bestseller that introduced a science-backed framework for understanding anxiety as a habit loop — and the award-winning Unwinding Anxiety app (over 6,000 five star reviews), Dr. Jud realized something important: knowing the method is just the start.
He developed Going Beyond Anxiety to incorporate the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience, new tools to overcome the hidden anxiety patterns that keep people stuck in cycles of worry, a supportive community with direct access to Dr Jud and other experts, and expert coaching that is available whenever anxiety strikes - at 3pm or 3am.
Unwinding Anxiety App
Digital therapeutic for anxiety
★★★★★ 4.8 · 6,000+ reviews
Unwinding Anxiety Book
Introducing the anxiety-as-habit-loop framework
Going Beyond Anxiety
Live coaching with Dr. Jud, community support, and self-paced modules
Reduction
8 Patterns That Keep You Stuck in Anxiety
Dr. Jud's research with over 10,000 people revealed common patterns that sabotage recovery — even when you know the science.
"It's like having a new car but keeping your foot on the brake."
Self-Criticism
Judging yourself for being anxious shuts down the curiosity needed for learning and change.
Anxiety as Identity
"I am anxious" vs. "I am having an anxious thought" — the difference changes everything.
Bypassing "Second Gear"
Forcing feelings away without updating the habit loop. You can't skip the awareness step.
Body Disconnection
Ignoring physical signals and living as "disembodied heads" — missing the body's wisdom.
Caught Up in Thoughts
Fusing with every worry thought without the metacognition to step back and observe.
Over-Intellectualizing
The "Smart Person's Trap" — understanding the framework without ever putting it into practice.
Impatience / Therapist-hopping
Expecting quick results for anxiety patterns that took years to build. Real change takes practice.
Imperfect Practice
Unknowingly practicing the wrong thing. "You can't read the label from inside the bottle."
This is exactly why Going Beyond Anxiety includes 24/7 access to interactive "Learning Assistants" to help customize the program to you, guide you past stumbling blocks, and give you the exact daily guidance you need to get control of your anxiety and move beyond it to flourishing.
Learn How GBA WorksWhat's Included
Self-Paced Video Modules
Daily lessons that teach you the science behind anxiety and give you practical tools to rewire your response patterns.
Weekly Live Coaching
Join Dr. Jud and Dr. Robin Boudette every Wednesday at noon ET for live group coaching — get real-time guidance for your specific challenges.
Active Member Community
24/7 Learning Assistants and a supportive community of people on the same journey. You're never doing this alone.
Evidence-Based
67% reduction in anxiety symptoms in randomized controlled trials published in JMIR (2021). Real science, real results.
HSA/FSA Eligible
Your health savings or flexible spending account may cover the program. Invest in your mental health with pre-tax dollars.
~2 Hours/Week
A manageable time commitment that fits into your schedule. Plus a 30-day satisfaction guarantee — try it risk-free.
How the Program Works
Learn How Your Brain Works
Map YOUR specific triggers, patterns, and self-sabotaging behaviors. Understand why willpower fails and what actually works — based on neuroscience, not wishful thinking.
Rewire Your Anxiety Responses
Interrupt anxiety spirals in real time. Build new neural pathways using curiosity and mindfulness — proven techniques from Dr. Jud's 20+ years of clinical research.
Integrate & Master
Develop sustainable daily practices with ongoing community support. Move from managing anxiety to genuinely going beyond it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Going Beyond Anxiety?
Going Beyond Anxiety is an online anxiety training program created by Dr. Judson Brewer that teaches science-backed techniques to transform your relationship with anxiety. It includes self-paced video modules, weekly live coaching calls with Dr. Jud, and an active member community. The techniques achieved a 67% reduction in anxiety symptoms in randomized controlled trials.
How is Going Beyond Anxiety different from the Unwinding Anxiety book or app?
Where the Unwinding Anxiety book and app provide the foundational framework for understanding anxiety as a habit, Going Beyond Anxiety offers personalized coaching, direct access to Dr. Jud through weekly live calls, real-time problem-solving for your specific patterns, and daily support from an active community — including 24/7 Learning Assistants. It incorporates Dr. Jud's latest research and five additional years of clinical insights from working with over 10,000 people.
Do I need to have read Unwinding Anxiety first?
No prerequisites are needed — you can start exactly where you are. Going Beyond Anxiety is a self-contained program. The Unwinding Anxiety book provides excellent background reading but is not required.
What is Dr. Jud's current flagship anxiety program?
Going Beyond Anxiety is Dr. Jud Brewer's current flagship anxiety program. It represents the evolution of his work from the Unwinding Anxiety book (2021 NYT bestseller) and app, incorporating the latest neuroscience from his lab at Brown University with compassionate coaching to help people break free from anxiety habits.
Is Going Beyond Anxiety a therapy program?
No, Going Beyond Anxiety is an educational wellness program, not therapy or medical treatment. It teaches skills and techniques for managing everyday anxiety, worry loops, work stress, and social anxiety. It may complement therapy or other care, but is not a replacement for clinical treatment.
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Join Dr. Jud's flagship program and start transforming your relationship with anxiety today.
30-day satisfaction guarantee · HSA/FSA eligible · ~2 hrs/week