The Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren

Dec 09 2024 725 ep. 32 mins 173
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Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers daily prescriptions from neuroscience, faith, and common sense on how to lead a healthier, better, happier life. You can’t change your life until you change your mind, and Dr. Warren will teach you the art of self brain surgery to get it done. His new book, Hope Is the First Dose, is available everywhere books are sold.

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Self-Brain Surgery™ for Holidays and Habits (S12E11)

Dec 09 2024 30 mins  
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 listen

Love Life Sober, with Christy Osborne (S12E10)

Dec 03 2024 35 mins  
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 insight

A New Operation for Thanksgiving (S12E9)

Nov 25 2024 59 mins  
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

A Million Little Miracles with Mark Batterson (S12E8)

Nov 19 2024 31 mins  
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

Healing Generational Trauma with Gina Birkemeier (S12E7)

Nov 12 2024 37 mins  
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

Ann Voskamp: Neurotheology and Sacred Prayer (S12E6)

Nov 05 2024 55 mins  
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 a

Spiritual Brain Surgery (S12E5)

Oct 29 2024 49 mins  
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. Click here to download the transcript Click here to download the Ten Commandments with scripture

Operate: Documenting Your Progress, and Two Procedures to Change Your Mind (S12E4)

Oct 22 2024 55 mins  
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 emph

The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery™ Part 2 (S12E3)

Oct 15 2024 43 mins  
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 impo

The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery™ Part I (S12E2)

Oct 08 2024 62 mins  
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