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The Self-Brain Surgery™ Podcast with Dr. Lee Warren

Dr. Lee Warrenwleewarrenmd.com
Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers weekly 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 latest book, Hope Is the First Dose, is available everywhere books are sold.

Episodes

On Anxiety and Fear (S5E75)

A Quiet Time Around Calming Anxiety and FearMorning quiet time around peace vs anxiety. Music by Matt Redman and Eileen Walker. (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 85

Self-Brain Surgery Requires Consent (All-In August #18)

Going All-In With Self-Brain Surgery Will Change Your Life But it can't happen without your consent. Here's self-brain surgery tip #18: God will do the work to change your mind and change your life. All you have to do is decide to let Him. #spiritualbrainsurgery Philippians 2:12-13 Philippians 4:6-8 Music by the Seminole String Band (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more i...

Aug 18, 202218 minSeason 1Ep. 84

Self-Brain Surgery Requires Consent (S5E74)

Going All-In With Self-Brain Surgery Will Change Your LifeBut it can't happen without your consent. Here's self-brain surgery tip #18:God will do the work to change your mind and change your life. All you have to do is decide to let Him. #spiritualbrainsurgery Philippians 2:12-13 Philippians 4:6-8 Music by the Seminole String Band This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more abo...

Aug 18, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 83

Positivity Bias (All-In August #17)

Training Your Brain to Look for the Bright Side Takes Work But it's the secret to becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier. People who learn to look at every situation and look for some hope or possibility have incredible resilience, better neurochemistry, and are more effective and successful in every measurable way. Here's a talk about why it matters, and how you can get there. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

Aug 18, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 82

Positivity Bias (S5E73)

Training Your Brain to Look for the Bright Side Takes Work But it's the secret to becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier. People who learn to look at every situation and look for some hope or possibility have incredible resilience, better neurochemistry, and are more effective and successful in every measurable way. Here's a talk about why it matters, and how you can get there. Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8 Book mentioned: You, Happier by Daniel Amen Music by Tommy Walker Sign up f...

Aug 17, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 81

Tuesdays with Tata #51: New Heart (All-In August #16)

Life can make us feel so broken, dirty, and lost. The secret to finding healing, cleansing, and hopeful again turns out to be surprisingly simple. Here's a great talk about how going all-in by being honest with God and with ourselves unlocks incredible healing power in our lives. Scripture: Psalm 51 Books mentioned: All-In by Mark Batterson In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane Ortlund (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ...

Aug 16, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 80

Purpose Gives You Power (All-In August #15)

Knowing why you're here gives you enormous power to face any challenge. Here's how to figure it out. Scriptures: Colossians 3:17, 23, Acts 17:26-27, II Timothy 1:9 Great devotional on purpose from first15.org Music from Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. This is a public episode. If you’d like to ...

Aug 16, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 79

Tuesdays with Tata #51: New Heart (S5E72)

Life can make us feel so broken, dirty, and lost.The secret to finding healing, cleansing, and hopeful again turns out to be surprisingly simple. Here's a great talk about how going all-in by being honest with God and with ourselves unlocks incredible healing power in our lives. Scripture: Psalm 51Books mentioned:All-In by Mark Batterson In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane Ortlund Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063...

Aug 16, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 78

Purpose Gives You Power (S5E71)

Knowing why you're here gives you enormous power to face any challenge. Here's how to figure it out. Scriptures: Colossians 3:17, 23, Acts 17:26-27, II Timothy 1:9 Great devotional on purpose from first15.org Music from Tommy Walker Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. This is...

Aug 15, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 77

Self-Brain Surgery for Doubt (All-In August #14)

Doubt isn't your enemy. You just have to change your mind about it. Self-brain surgery tip #8: Doubt is not a symptom of faithlessness. It says, “I don’t know,” & is a fork in the road. Fear says, “No.” Faith says, “Yes.” Doubt isn’t weakness; it’s an opportunity to trust in the Yes. Scripture: Romans 4:18 Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. Music by Zach Williams (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized unde...

Aug 14, 202213 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Sovereign Over This Moment (All-In August #13)

No matter where you find yourself, or what you're going through, God will be there for you if you ask him to. Scriptures shared today: Psalm 281 To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me.For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.Psalm 139:7-87 Can I go anywhere apart from Your Spirit? Is there anywhere I can go to escape Your watchful presence?8 If I go up into heaven, You are there. If I make my bed in the realm of the dead, You are there. P...

Aug 14, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 75

All-In Friendship (All-In August #12)

To Go All-In, We Need Friends To Come Alongside Us A short talk about the power of real friends. Book mentioned: The Prophet by Khalil Gibran This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 14, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Self-Brain Surgery for Doubt (S5E70)

Doubt isn't your enemy. You just have to change your mind about it. Self-brain surgery tip #8:Doubt is not a symptom of faithlessness. It says, “I don’t know,” & is a fork in the road. Fear says, “No.” Faith says, “Yes.” Doubt isn’t weakness; it’s an opportunity to trust in the Yes. Scripture:Romans 4:18 Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. Sign up for my Substack letter here.Music by Zach Williams (Music shared on The Dr. Lee...

Aug 14, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Sovereign Over This Moment (S5E69)

No matter where you find yourself, or what you're going through, God will be there for you if you ask him to.Scriptures shared today: Psalm 281 To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me.For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.Psalm 139:7-87 Can I go anywhere apart from Your Spirit? Is there anywhere I can go to escape Your watchful presence?8 If I go up into heaven, You are there. If I make my bed in the realm of the dead, You are there. Ps...

Aug 13, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 72

All-In Friendship (S5E68)

To Go All-In, We Need Friends To Come Alongside UsA short talk about the power of real friends. Book mentioned: The Prophet by Khalil Gibran This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 12, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Calming the Voice (All-In August #11)

How do you sleep when the voices are so loud? Spend a few minutes learning how God wants you to rest, to hear His voice, and a neuroscience trick I learned from a Navy Seal. Scriptures: I Kings 19:11-13 Psalm 127 Psalm 46:10 Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow b...

Aug 12, 202220 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Calming the Voice (S5E67)

How do you sleep when the voices are so loud?Spend a few minutes learning how God wants you to rest, to hear His voice, and a neuroscience trick I learned from a Navy Seal. Scriptures:I Kings 19:11-13 Psalm 127 Psalm 46:10 Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. This is a public episode. If you...

Aug 11, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Generals, Penguins, and Self-Brain Surgery (All-In August #10) Season 5, Episode 66

Generals, Penguins, and Self-Brain SurgeryA great talk for educators, or anyone who wants to understand how to get your brain under control and on your side so you can go All-In in your life, and inspire others to do so as well! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 10, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Generals, Penguins, and Self-Brain Surgery (S5E66)

Generals, Penguins, and Self-Brain SurgeryA great talk for educators, or anyone who wants to understand how to get your brain under control and on your side so you can go All-In in your life, and inspire others to do so as well! Click here to download the automated transcriptBook mentioned:You: Happier by Daniel Amen Click here to leave us a voice message! Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #...

Aug 10, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 67

Just Don't Do It (All-In August #9)

When you're tempted to do something you know you shouldn't... You'll feel better if you don't. Here's a few thoughts on the neuroscience and the scripture of why waiting a bit to make a decision is usually best. Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to Know, James to Grow bible study So...

Aug 09, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Just Don’t Do It (S5E65)

When you're tempted to do something you know you shouldn't...You'll feel better if you don't. Here's a few thoughts on the neuroscience and the scripture of why waiting a bit to make a decision is usually best. Music by Tommy Walker Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. John to...

Aug 09, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 65

All-In Check In #1 (All-In August #8)

It's Day #8 of All-In August! A check-in to see how it's going, re-calibrate, and get ready for more. Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5, Proverbs 3:5-6, II Corinthians 6:1-2, Romans 12:2 How’s it going for you? Leave a voice message and let us hear about it! Music by Josh Baldwin and Tommy Walker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Aug 09, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 64

All-In Check In #1 (S5E64)

It's Day #8 of All-In August! A check-in to see how it's going, re-calibrate, and get ready for more. Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5, Proverbs 3:5-6, II Corinthians 6:1-2, Romans 12:2 Music by Josh Baldwin and Tommy Walker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 08, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Identity or Insight (All-In August #7)

If you're going All-In, you have a choice to make about your personality. Do you use it as an identity to be protected and honored at all cost, or as insight into areas in which you may be vulnerable to offense or trouble? Here's a talk about how to use the personality traits and type that God gave us to honor Him at all times. Book mentioned: All-In by Mark Batterson Scripture: II Corinthians 5:14-15, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23 Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podc...

Aug 07, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Identity or Insight (S5E63)

If you're going All-In, you have a choice to make about your personality.Do you use it as an identity to be protected and honored at all cost, or as insight into areas in which you may be vulnerable to offense or trouble? Here's a talk about how to use the personality traits and type that God gave us to honor Him at all times. Scripture: II Corinthians 5:14-15, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23 Book mentioned: All-In by Mark Batterson Music by Tommy Walker Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Musi...

Aug 07, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Dear Abby (All-In August #6)

Sometimes, what seems like good advice actually isn't. Here are some thoughts on what happens once you know the truth about self-brain surgery. Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 6:2 Song mentioned: Dear Abby by John Prine Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and more. This is a public episode. I...

Aug 06, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Dear Abby (S5E62)

Sometimes, what seems like good advice actually isn't.Here are some thoughts on what happens once you know the truth about self-brain surgery. Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 6:2Song mentioned: Dear Abby by John Prine Music by Tommy Walker Sign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my letter, this show, my books, and...

Aug 06, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Running the Race (All-In August #5)

Life is a race we’re all running. Here are some thoughts on pressing on, overcoming resistance, helping others, and making it through! Scriptures mentioned: I Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my...

Aug 05, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Running the Race (S5E61)

Life is a race we’re all running.Here are some thoughts on pressing on, overcoming resistance, helping others, and making it through! Scriptures mentioned: I Corinthians 9:24-27 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable. 26 So I do not run aimlessly; I do not box as one beating the air. But I discipline my ...

Aug 05, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Never Once (All-In August #4)

All-In August, Day 4! No matter what you're facing, the secret to finding the power to keep moving forward is to flex the muscles of hope by using the twin superpowers of memory and movement. Here's how! Scriptures: Psalm 124, II Corinthians 6:1-10 Music: Never Once by Matt Redman Book: All In by Mark Batterson (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my website www.wleewarrenmd.com for more information about my le...

Aug 05, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 56