Episodes
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In this episode, I present a guide for preparing for 2025 with intention and purpose. I emphasize the importance of crafting a meaningful plan to uncover the best in our lives and transforming suffering into purpose.
I provide practical steps for daily engagement with scripture to gain insights into our existence and recommend resources like the Bible Recap for structured reflection. I also discuss the value of continuous learning and supportive relationships.
Looking ahead, I outline exciting podcast plans featuring health science, nutrition, and fitness episodes. I conclude with a motivational call to action, encouraging listeners to shape their futures by letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings as each day presents an opportunity for transformation.
Resources and Links:
Lectio365 Prayer app
The Bible Recap
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In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Lee Warren welcomes Stephanie Duncan Smith to discuss her powerful new book, Even After Everything: The Spiritual Practice of Knowing the Risks and Loving Anyway. Together, they explore themes of grief, faith, resilience, and the cyclical nature of life and hope.
Stephanie shares her journey of navigating profound personal loss and rediscovering joy, offering practical wisdom and spiritual insight for those facing challenges. This conversation touches on breathwork, writing as a tool for healing, and the importance of honesty in grief.
Key Takeaways:
Naming Pain: Grieving authentically is essential to healing; honesty with oneself and God fosters recovery.
Faith and Breathwork: Integrating physical practices like breathwork with spiritual faith can ground and stabilize during life’s uncertainties.
Cycles of Renewal: Life’s seasons of loss and joy reflect the liturgical calendar’s rhythm, moving toward hope and resurrection.
Writing as Healing: Writing can reframe grief and help us process experiences, offering clarity and renewed purpose.
Chapters
0:04 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
1:44 Meet Stephanie Duncan Smith
4:07 The Power of Loss and Hope
8:14 Navigating Grief and Whiplash
11:26 Naming the Night
12:59 Connecting with the Liturgical Calendar
15:11 Life and Death Juxtapositions
18:03 Breathwork as a Spiritual Practice
22:39 Writing Through Pain
26:49 The Process of Healing
34:48 Encouragement for the Grieving
36:37 Conclusion and Reflections
Check out Stephanie's great Substack for writers, The Slant Letter
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In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren tackles the challenges of maintaining positive habits during the holiday season, a time often filled with stress and triggers. Drawing from his upcoming book, The Self-Brain Surgery Handbook, he introduces two innovative self-brain surgery techniques: the "Five-Minute Freeze" and "Flash Forward to Flashback." These methods are designed to help listeners resist reverting to harmful habits by fostering self-awareness, encouraging reflection, and leveraging neuroplasticity to reinforce healthier behaviors. Dr. Warren also weaves in spiritual insights and scripture to empower individuals in their journey toward resilience and transformation.
Chapters
0:16 Holiday Habits and Self-Brain Surgery
2:23 Temptations and Triggers
4:40 Introducing the Five-Minute Freeze
7:33 The Neuroscience of Habits
12:00 Understanding Temptation
14:08 Transforming Your Mind
15:35 Building Discipline with the Five-Minute Freeze
22:55 Exposing Underlying Behaviors
26:37 Flash Forward to Flashback
30:34 Change Your Mind, Change Your Life
Key Takeaways
The Five-Minute Freeze
Pause before acting on a habit to consider its immediate and long-term consequences (5 minutes, 5 days, 5 years).
Helps engage the rational part of the brain, breaking the cycle of impulsive, limbic-driven responses.
Flash Forward to Flashback
Reflect on past instances of indulging in habits to recall negative consequences.
Use these memories to inform present decisions and visualize a better future.
Neuroplasticity in Action
Repeated thoughts and actions create neural pathways that make behaviors automatic.
Breaking old habits and forming new ones require intentional effort to "rewire" the brain.
Spiritual Foundations
Scripture highlights the importance of transforming the mind to change behaviors (Romans 12:2).
God provides opportunities to resist temptation, offering hope for lasting change.
Quotes from the Episode
"Thoughts become things. If you want to change your life, start with your thinking."
"You don’t rise to the occasion; you fall to the level of your preparation."
"Love tomorrow more than you hate how you feel right now."
Tags
#PositiveHabits #HolidayStress #SelfBrainSurgery #Neuroplasticity #Resilience #FiveMinuteFreeze #FlashForwardToFlashback #Transformation
Actionable Steps
Practice the Five-Minute Freeze during moments of temptation.
Conduct a "Thought Biopsy" to identify and challenge disordered thinking patterns.
Use the Flash Forward to Flashback method to reinforce healthier choices.
Anticipate potential triggers and prepare with intentional strategies to stay on track.
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Follow Dr. Lee Warren on Instagram: @drleewarren
Listener Challenge
This holiday season, commit to practicing the Five-Minute Freeze at least once daily. Share your experience on social media using #SelfBrainSurgery and tag @drleewarren to join the conversation!
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Our featured partner for this episode is Adapt Naturals:
As we enter the winter season, staying healthy is more important than ever. That’s why Lisa and I trust Adapt Naturals Bioavail Colostrum+ to support our immune system and overall well-being. You can try it too—use code DRLEEWARREN for 15% off your first order.
Key Benefits of Bioavail Colostrum+:
Supports gut health and immune function
Promotes healthy inflammatory response
Enhances nutrient absorption
Supports skin health and athletic recovery
2.5 grams of colostrum per serving - 2.5x more than most competitors
Includes 100mg of lactoferrin and 200mg of beta-glucan for enhanced benefits
Sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows
You can use this link to try Bioavail Colostrum+, and use code DRLEEWARREN for 15% off your first order.
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren sits down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober. Christy recounts her transformative journey through grief, addiction, and healing, offering listeners a raw and hopeful narrative. After the loss of her mother, Christy turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which led her to a turning point in 2020. She shares her insights into the societal pressures around drinking, the neuroscience of addiction, and the importance of addressing the root causes of alcohol dependency.
Christy introduces her "40-Day Alcohol Fast," a grace-filled, judgment-free approach to exploring sobriety, and emphasizes the transformative power of faith in the recovery process. The conversation delves into challenges like social pressures, marriage dynamics, and the "friendship shuffle" that often accompanies sobriety. Christy’s message is one of hope, encouraging listeners to find authentic joy and connection beyond alcohol.
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Key Themes:
Grief and Addiction: Christy shares how the loss of her mother deepened her reliance on alcohol and catalyzed her recovery journey.
Neuroscience of Addiction: Understanding the brain's relationship to habits and how alcohol affects stress, dopamine, and mental health.
The "Friendship Shuffle": How sobriety reshaped Christy’s relationships, moving her toward deeper connections.
The 40-Day Alcohol Fast: A self-discovery tool for exploring the role of alcohol in life without judgment or fear of failure.
Faith and Recovery: Finding renewal in faith and transforming grief through intentional self-reflection and sobriety.
Resources Mentioned:
But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast with Christy Osborne and Meade Shirley
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Christy's website
Get Christy's new book, Love Life Sober now!
Chapters:
0:03 - Introduction to Christy Osborne
1:19 - Christy’s Journey to Sobriety
5:45 - The Impact of Grief
8:27 - Recognizing the Problem
12:11 - The Power of Self-Discovery
14:00 - Social Pressures and Friendships
17:03 - Marriage and Alcohol
18:55 - Coping with Pain
22:34 - The 40-Day Alcohol Fast
26:04 - The Transformation Journey
29:14 - Coaching and Community
32:00 - Final Thoughts and Resources
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
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In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intersection of gratitude, grief, and the challenges of the holiday season. Reflecting on personal losses, including the passing of his son and mother-in-law, he introduces the "Loss to Legacy Shift"—a self-brain surgery operation that transforms grief into purpose by focusing on the lasting impact of loved ones.
Dr. Warren highlights the neuroscience-backed benefits of gratitude and the Abide Process, a prayer and meditation method that increases emotional resilience and facilitates healing. He discusses family dynamics during the holidays, offering strategies grounded in neuroscience, such as leveraging mirror neurons and limbic resonance, to foster better interactions.
The episode also revisits the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, equipping listeners with practical tools to shift mindsets and reframe negative cycles. As Thanksgiving approaches, Dr. Warren encourages a focus on gratitude and hope, reminding listeners that while loss is a part of life, so is the potential for joy and meaningful connection.
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Chapters
0:05 Thanksgiving Gratitude
3:15 Holiday Stress Management
7:55 Finding Hope After Loss
12:13 The Loss to Legacy Shift
16:10 Shifting Your Perspective
22:33 Mind Control and Healing
28:15 The Abide Process
37:09 Preparing for Family Dynamics
47:59 Empowering Family Interactions
57:45 The Power of Gratitude
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
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Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
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In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Mark Batterson, a pastor and bestselling author, discussing his new book, "A Million Little Miracles." The conversation centers on recognizing the everyday miracles often overlooked in modern life, emphasizing gratitude and the importance of finding hope in tumultuous times, especially during a presidential election year. Batterson blends themes of faith with personal anecdotes, highlighting how life's challenges can deepen appreciation for both small victories and the divine. They explore the relationship between faith and science and the significance of community in acknowledging miracles. The episode encourages listeners to celebrate the ordinary moments that embody miraculous design, concluding with a heartfelt prayer and a strong endorsement of Batterson's work.
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Check out Mark's new book, A Million Little Miracles
Chapters
0:05 Introduction to Mark Batterson
2:15 The Power of Prayer
4:45 The Journey of Writing
7:11 The Significance of Everyday Miracles
10:30 Understanding Conception
13:34 Science and Faith
17:12 What's Really Happening?
18:31 Finding Hope in Hardship
22:41 The Bigger Picture
25:41 Nostalgia for God
28:41 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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In this episode, I discuss generational trauma with Gina Birkemeier, a licensed counselor and author of Generations Deep. We explore her journey from adoption to becoming a therapist and the insights she gained about inherited emotional dysfunction.
Gina teaches us to cultivate resilience, highlighting the interplay between neuroscience and spiritual beliefs. We also talk about the importance of seeking mental health support and building a strong community for healing. Listeners will discover practical tools from Gina's workbook that aid in breaking free from inherited dysfunction, empowering them to reclaim their narratives and initiate positive change in their lives and families.
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Announcement:
The School of Self-Brain Surgery™ is coming soon! If you want to go deep into changing your mind and your life through the power of neuroscience + faith, these five, one-hour livestream training sessions will help you get it done. Enrollment will be limited, and The School will fill up fast. Click here to be notified by email when The School is ready for enrollment!
Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!
Click here for a transcript of this episode!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
3:19 Jamie's Story and Resilience
4:20 Introducing Gina Berkmeyer
6:06 Gina's Journey to Therapy
9:50 The Line in the Sand Moment
11:22 Integrating Faith and Healing
14:46 Generational Curses Explained
17:19
The Good News of Healing
20:03 The Role of a Therapist
26:53 Knowing When to Seek Help
30:23 Insights from Gina's Book
32:52 A Word for Those in Grief
35:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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This conversation will help you find healing and power in the sacred space of prayer.
Be ready to take notes, shed tears, and renew your hope as New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp gives us a masterclass on neuroscience, theology, and a deep dive into overcoming trauma, tragedy, and all the places where life can hurt,.
We discuss Ann's new prayer journals, Sacred Prayer and Gifts and Gratitude, and Ann gives us a new way to think about how prayer affects our brains.
Click here for the transcript of this episode (note: computer-generated transcripts are not perfect).
Ann's bio
Ann Voskamp is wife of one good farmer, mama to a seven exuberant kids, and author of the four New York Times Bestsellers, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, a New York Times 67 week bestseller which has sold more than 1.5 million copies, and is translated into more than 20 languages.
Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today, and a partner with Compassion International as a global advocate for needy children, Ann's a regular loser of library books, usually has a sink full of soaking pots, sees empty laundry baskets rarer than a blue moon, and believes that the sky and fresh mercy over the farm is large and all is grace. Her blog, one of the Top 10 Christian blogs on the web, has become a daily well for the weary and soul-thirsty.
Chapters
0:12 Introduction to Sacred Conversations
1:59 The Importance of Prayer
7:31 Journey from Brokenness to Healing
14:11 Understanding Transactional vs. Covenant Relationships
21:33 Wrestling with God in Times of Loss
32:52 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer
41:46 The Sacred Prayer Acrostic
49:06 Finding Peace in Grief
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
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In this episode, we revisit the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, connecting them to scripture for a blend of spiritual and practical self-care. Emphasizing the importance of renewing our minds through Ephesians 4, we discuss how our thoughts and choices shape our mental health.
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Click here to download the Ten Commandments with scripture references
Chapters
0:04 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
1:15 Ten Commandments Overview
2:42 Ephesians Chapter 4 Unpacked
6:06 The Nature of the Battle
12:31 Understanding Automatic Thoughts
19:56 Renewing Your Mind
24:23 The Ten Commandments Revisited
25:46 Commandment One to Three
28:18 Commandment Four to Six
32:08 Commandment Seven to Nine
42:52 Commandment Ten and Conclusion
48:58 Upcoming Guests and Closing Thoughts
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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In this episode, I discuss practical steps for self-brain surgery™, focusing on the importance of documentation in understanding mental health. We explore the SOAP note method for tracking thoughts and concerns, and introduce two key techniques: the thought biopsy to examine negative thinking, and the whole system scan for comprehensive self-assessment through mindfulness.
I emphasize the need to align subjective feelings with objective reality to foster a proactive mindset. Listeners are encouraged to use accompanying worksheets for reflection and documentation, as consistent practice can lead to meaningful transformation in mental well-being.
Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!
Click here for a transcript of this episode!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery™
3:36 Documenting Your Progress
5:36 The Chief Complaint
9:50 Understanding Subjective Experience
14:04 The Objective Assessment
22:02 Formulating the Assessment
23:39 Creating a Plan
27:33 The Importance of Documentation
45:36 The Whole System Scan
54:49 Conclusion and Next Steps
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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In this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery Podcast, I discuss the second half of the 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, providing you with essential principles to enhance your mental health and personal growth. Building on the previous episode, I summarize the initial commandments and delve into actionable strategies to help you navigate life more effectively.
I explore the importance of simplifying challenges in commandment six and emphasize the effects of generational patterns in commandment seven. We then discuss the significance of caring for your brain in commandment eight, linking physical health and cognitive function. Commandment nine reinforces the idea that practice improves our outcomes, while commandment ten highlights the power of thoughts in shaping our reality.
This episode empowers you with the tools to cultivate a healthier mental landscape, integrating clinical insights with spiritual growth, and inviting you on a transformative journey towards intentional living.
Announcement:
The School of Self-Brain Surgery™ is coming soon! If you want to go deep into changing your mind and your life through the power of neuroscience + faith, these five, one-hour livestream training sessions will help you get it done. Enrollment will be limited, and The School will fill up fast. Click here to be notified by email when The School is ready for enrollment!
Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!
Click here for a transcript of this episode!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
3:05 Upcoming Events and Opportunities
3:50 Second Five Commandments Unveiled
11:51 School of Self-Brain Surgery Announcement
13:40 The Seventh Commandment Explained
20:23 Breaking Generational Issues
26:09 The Eighth Commandment: Loving Your Brain
28:33 Preparing for the Ninth and Tenth Commandments
28:46 The Ninth Commandment: Getting Better
37:56 The Tenth Commandment: Thoughts Become Things
39:11 Conclusion and Next Steps
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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In this episode, I introduce the first five of the Ten Commandments of self-brain surgery, which guide mental and emotional wellness. I emphasize the importance of rejecting self-destructive behaviors, understanding feelings as chemical events, questioning negative automatic thoughts, recognizing the brain's capacity for healing, and focusing on future possibilities over immediate discomfort. Practical applications are provided to encourage self-reflection and conscious thought alterations. The next episode will explore the remaining five commandments, continuing the journey toward personal fulfillment.
Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!
Click here for a transcript of this episode!
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery Podcast
1:32 The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery
9:25 Understanding Trauma and Recovery
14:33 Shifting Your Mindset
15:39 Getting Unstuck and Achieving Potential
18:12 The First Commandment Explained
28:54 The Second Commandment Explored
30:00 The Third Commandment Uncovered
46:44 The Fourth Commandment Discussed
55:22 The Fifth Commandment Defined
1:01:11 Preview of Next Episode's Commandments
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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In this inaugural episode of Self-Brain Surgery™, renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and high performance expert Dr. Lee Warren discusses the key to transforming your life through self-brain surgery™. This episode introduces the core concept of self-directed neuroplasticity and how to harness the mind’s power to influence and change the brain. By understanding the interplay between your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, habits, and actions, Dr. Warren explains how you can take control of your mental health and well-being. This episode also covers practical tools, biblical insights, and scientific principles to support lasting change.
Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!
Chapters
0:00 The Journey of Loss and Healing
1:52 Discovering the Secret
3:06 A New Podcast Begins
3:54 The Secret to Changing Your Mind
9:02 The Philosophy of Reductionism
14:41 Finding Purpose in Suffering
16:48 The Personal Connection
20:43 Hardship and Resilience
22:27 The MRI Revelation
27:27 Thoughts Become Things
37:03 The Mind vs. The Brain
39:01 The Power of Change
39:30 Introducing the School of Self-Brain Surgery
40:41 The Thought Biopsy Technique
48:24 The Next Steps in Self-Brain Surgery
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It's Mind Change Monday!
An overview of what self-brain surgery can do for you, and some tools to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier in your life.
Scripture: Ephesians 4
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It's Mind Change Monday!
Today, a quick thought on the difference between viewing the world from the left side of your brain versus the right, and the better path of integrating the two.
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Surgical Training is Hard, But It's Crucial to Safe Practice
Today, a look back at something called a "Surgical Approach," and why knowing multiple approaches is so important.
This has everything to do with learning and practicing self-brain surgery too! Surgeons who only know one approach get stuck, and sometimes cannot complete an operation safely. Choosing the right approach makes all the difference, and this episode will help you learn the approaches to your own life and self-brain surgery practice that will help you keep moving forward!
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(00:01) - Introduction: Self-Brain Surgery Concept
(01:27) - Surgical Approaches in Medical Training
(02:45) - The Best Approach to Self-Brain Surgery
(11:09) - Four Approaches to Self-Brain Surgery
(12:37) - Self-Brain Surgery Training and Tools
(15:33) - Self-Brain Surgery vs. Therapy Clarification
(20:00) - Self-Brain Surgery as a Technique
(21:57) - Directing People Towards a Healthy Future
(22:24) - The Power of Positive Focus
(26:24) - Surgical Approaches and Techniques
(31:30) - Multiple Approaches to Mental Health
(33:47) - Four Approaches to Mind Management
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It's Mind Change Monday!
Today, a talk about whether we're stuck with our feelings, diagnoses, or past traumas, or not. Am I just a skin sack of neurons? Or I am I fearfully and wonderfully made? What if we actually have a tremendous amount of control over these things? The good news is, we do! How we think changes how we live, even if we've been through TBI, TMT, or any other type of problem. No diagnosis is more powerful than the incredible smashing together of your brain, mind, and spirit. Why? Because you have a Great Physician, my friend.
Scripture: II Timothy 1:7
Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx
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(00:00) - Welcome to September
(01:05) - One Decision a Day
(03:34) - Podcast Relaunch Plans
(05:44) - Special Episode with Max Lucado
(07:20) - Live Training Announcement
(09:30) - The School of Self-Brain Surgery
(09:46) - Exploring Brain and Identity
(13:43) - Understanding Trauma and Healing
(15:01) - The Next Book on Healing
(26:05) - The Myth of Genetic Determinism
(30:51) - Am I Just My Brain?
(35:45) - The Power of Thought
(36:54) - Seeking Professional Help
(46:31) - Finding Hope and Change
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It's All-In August!
We've made it to day 31 of All-In August! The question now is, what next?Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5
Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson and Hope Is the First Dose by me
Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16
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(00:00) - Introduction to All in August
(01:37) - The Power of Change
(04:12) - Different Approaches to Change
(05:44) - What Happens Next?
(07:14) - The 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery
(12:03) - Recognizing Generational Patterns
(13:34) - The Impact of Thoughts
(14:22) - Making Commitments for Change
(16:43) - Going All In
(18:58) - Looking Forward: Day 32 and Beyond
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It's All-In August!
Approaches have consequences, part 3.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5
Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson
Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16
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(00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(02:30) - The All-In Approach
(05:16) - Scientific Paths to Understanding
(07:04) - Science and Faith Intertwined
(08:57) - Discovering More to the Story
(11:47) - The Jealousy of God
(13:17) - Consequences of a New Approach
(16:16) - Embracing the All-In Journey
(17:18) - Wrap-Up and Future Directions
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It's All-In August!
Approaches have consequences, part 2.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5
Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson
Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16
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(00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(02:31) - The Commitment to Change
(04:47) - Understanding Life Approaches
(09:13) - The Nothing Can Help Me Approach
(11:55) - The Maybe Something Can Help Me Approach
(20:45) - The Scientific Method in Life
(27:29) - Conclusion and Next Steps
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