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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

A New Decision About the Same Old Mistakes (S6E6)

If You Keep Making the Same Mistakes, Don't Give Up!Make a new decision about the same old mistakes, starting today! Scripture: Colossians 3:13Music by Unspoken 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 Know, James to Grow bible study Some music on the show comes from Tunet...

Sep 18, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 146

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday #2: The Gratitude Graft

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Today's operation is The Gratitude Graft. Learning how to be grateful in any situation is a neuroscience superpower that will increase resilience, hope, and happiness. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Psalm 118:24 ESV This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Colossians 3:17 ESV And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name...

Sep 17, 202232 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Friday Conversations #1: Philip Yancey Lines Us Up

Welcome to the first episode of Friday Conversations! There Are Some Things We Need to Line Up This conversation with New York Times bestselling author Philip Yancey will help you get there. 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

Sep 17, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Friday Conversations #1: Philip Yancey Lines Us Up (S6E4)

Welcome to the first episode of Friday Conversations!There Are Some Things We Need to Line Up This conversation with New York Times bestselling author Philip Yancey will help you get there. 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

Sep 16, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Axes and Trees

Decide to Use Your Words for Good Use the power of neuroscience to make the world a better place! Plus, some thoughts about how to handle dark times and help other people make it through. Scripture: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren ...

Sep 15, 202247 minSeason 1Ep. 141

Axes and Trees (S6E3)

Decide to Use Your Words for GoodUse the power of neuroscience to make the world a better place! Plus, some thoughts about how to handle dark times and help other people make it through. Music by Tommy Walker Scripture:Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14 NIV The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV Sign up for my Substack letter here.(M...

Sep 15, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 140

QT8: Everything‘s Gonna Be Alright

Psalm 116 Shows Us How to Keep Our Faith During Hard Times (Quiet Time Classic for Throwback Thursday) Here's some thoughts and prayer through Psalm 116. Plus, excepts from Dane Ortlund's beautiful devotional, In the Lord I Take Refuge! Music from Tommy Walker, Eddie Ruth Bradford, and Paul Baloche. (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 ...

Sep 14, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 139

Decide It’s Going to Be Alright (S6E2)

Psalm 116 Shows Us How to Keep Our Faith During Hard TimesHere's some thoughts and prayer through Psalm 116. Plus, excepts from Dane Ortlund's beautiful devotional, In the Lord I Take Refuge! Music from Tommy Walker, Eddie Ruth Bradford, and Paul Baloche. (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 drleewarr...

Sep 14, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Tuesdays with Tata #55 Classic: Stapled and Grateful

Tata and I take on II Corinthians 4:7-18! (Classic episode from last November that's a perfect way to start Season 6. We'll be back with an all-new Tuesdays with Tata episode next week!) Another "Tata-ism" is, "I feel like I've been folded, stapled, spindled, and mutilated." We break that down, and more! Music by Chris Rice and Dave Brubeck (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 fo...

Sep 13, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Mind Change Monday #2: Three Crucial Changes

It's Mind Change Monday! Here are three crucial decisions you need to change your mind about, starting today. Scripture: I Corinthians 10:13 Isaiah 44:22 Isaiah 46:10 Music by Tommy Walker You can sign up for my Substack letter here. (Note: There are options to sign up for free, or to become a paid subscriber in this link. The normal newsletter will always be free!) (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my websi...

Sep 13, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Tuesdays with Tata #55 Classic: Stapled and Grateful (S6E1)

Tata and I take on II Corinthians 4:7-18!(Classic episode from last November that's a perfect way to start Season 6. We'll be back with an all-new Tuesdays with Tata episode next week!) Another "Tata-ism" is, "I feel like I've been folded, stapled, spindled, and mutilated." We break that down, and more! Music by Chris Rice and Dave Brubeck (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...

Sep 13, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 135

Mind Change Monday #2: Three Crucial Decisions

It's Mind Change Monday! Here are three crucial decisions you need to change your mind about, starting today. Scripture: I Corinthians 10:13 Isaiah 44:22 Isaiah 46:10 Music by Tommy Walker You can sign up for my Substack letter here. (Note: There are options to sign up for free, or to become a paid subscriber in this link. The normal newsletter will always be free!) (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Go to my websi...

Sep 12, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 134

A Good Decision About Reading

There is a type of reading that's more than just quickly scanning the words. It's called lectio divina, and learning to read in this way will change your life. Scriptures Mentioned: Proverbs 15:23 Ezekiel chapters 2 and 3 Revelation chapter 10 Psalm 34 Isaiah chapters 31 and 38 Psalm 1 Books mentioned: Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson You Were Made for This Moment by Max Lucado The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey Deeper by Dane Ortlund Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop My weekly newsle...

Sep 12, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday #2: Thermometers and Thermostats

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Today, we talk about how we're wired, the importance of changing our minds, and the difference between thermometers and thermostats. Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Music by Mercy Me 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 Kn...

Sep 12, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Great Works

How do you know when you're being called to something great? A conversation about great, and small, works. Inspired by Jon Swanson and James Clear. Scripture: I John 4:1-3 Hebrews 12:1-2 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 Know, James to Grow bi...

Sep 12, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 131

Mind Change Monday #2: Three Crucial Changes (S5E100)

It's Mind Change Monday! Here are three crucial decisions you need to change your mind about, starting today. Scripture: I Corinthians 10:13 Isaiah 44:22 Isaiah 46:10 Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at check...

Sep 12, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 130

A Good Decision About Reading (S5E99)

There is a type of reading that's more than just quickly scanning the words. It's called lectio divina, and learning to read in this way will change your life. Scriptures Mentioned:Proverbs 15:23 Ezekiel chapters 2 and 3 Revelation chapter 10 Psalm 34 Isaiah chapters 31 and 38 Psalm 1 Books mentioned:Eat This Book by Eugene Peterson You Were Made for This Moment by Max Lucado The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey Deeper by Dane Ortlund Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop My weekly newslett...

Sep 11, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 129

30 Good Decisions: Hobson’s Choices

It's Throwback Thursday! In September, we're making 30 good decisions. One of them is to learn to settle Hobson's Choices. Life is a Series of Hobson's Choices Hobson's choice A Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is offered. Because a person may refuse to accept what is offered, the two options are taking it or taking nothing. In other words, one may "take it or leave it". Wikipedia There are some things you need to settle if you’re going to be happy. What are those for you...

Sep 10, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 128

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday #2: Thermometers and Thermostats (S5E98)

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, we talk about how we're wired, the importance of changing our minds, and the difference between thermometers and thermostats. Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Music by Mercy Me 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 Know...

Sep 10, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 127

Great Works (S5E97)

How do you know when you're being called to something great?A conversation about great, and small, works. Inspired by Jon Swanson and James Clear. Scripture:I John 4:1-3 Hebrews 12:1-2 Music by Tommy WalkerSign 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 Know, James to Grow bible ...

Sep 09, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 126

30 Good Decisions: Hobson’s Choices (S5E96)

It's Throwback Thursday!In September, we're making 30 good decisions. One of them is to learn to settle Hobson's Choices. Life is a Series of Hobson's ChoicesHobson's choiceA Hobson's choice is a free choice in which only one thing is offered. Because a person may refuse to accept what is offered, the two options are taking it or taking nothing. In other words, one may "take it or leave it". Wikipedia There are some things you need to settle if you’re going to be happy. What are those for you? W...

Sep 08, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 125

Love Tomorrow More/Psalm 30

There are some incredible lessons to be learned from Psalm 30 Here's a quiet time around the idea of letting God make joy come in the morning, by being willing to feel the sorrow tonight. The secret? Love tomorrow more. Scripture: Psalm 30 Music by Matt Maher 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 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access ...

Sep 07, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 124

Tuesdays with Tata #54: I Have Decided

It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, we talk about the most important good decision you need to make in your life: Have you decided to follow Jesus? Music by Lydia Walker and Tommy Walker (I don't think they're related) (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 Some music on the sho...

Sep 07, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 123

Love Tomorrow More (S5E95)

There are some incredible lessons to be learned from Psalm 30Here's a quiet time around the idea of letting God make joy come in the morning, by being willing to feel the sorrow tonight. The secret? Love tomorrow more. Scripture: Psalm 30Music by Matt MaherMy weekly newsletter is on Substack (download here for Apple, coming soon for Android/Google). It will still come to your inbox via email, so if you don't want to use the app, you'll still be good!Substack combines all the things I'm doing onl...

Sep 07, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 122

Tuesdays with Tata #54: I Have Decided (S5E94)

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, we talk about the most important good decision you need to make in your life: Have you decided to follow Jesus? Music by Lydia Walker and Tommy Walker (I don't think they're related) 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 Know, James to Gro...

Sep 06, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 121

Mind Change Monday #1 with Dr. Daniel Amen

It's Mind Change Monday! Today's special guest is my friend, Dr. Daniel Amen From his official bio on his website, danielamenmd.com. Dr. Daniel Amen’s mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is dedicated to providing the education, products, and services to accomplish this goal. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 10 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for ...

Sep 05, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 120

Mind Change Monday #1 with Dr. Daniel Amen (S5E92)

It's Mind Change Monday!Today's special guest is my friend, Dr. Daniel Amen From his official bio on his website, danielamenmd.com. Dr. Daniel Amen’s mission is to end mental illness by creating a revolution in brain health. He is dedicated to providing the education, products, and services to accomplish this goal. Dr. Amen is a physician, adult and child psychiatrist, and founder of Amen Clinics with 10 locations across the U.S. Amen Clinics has the world’s largest database of brain scans for p...

Sep 05, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 119

Life Change Starts in Your Brain with Dr. Daniel Amen

Tomorrow Is Mind Change Monday #1! I recently spoke to my friend, probably the world's most famous psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel. That will come out tomorrow, on the first episode of Mind Change Monday. To get ready, I'm giving to a throwback to an amazing conversation I had a while back Dr. Amen! (Originally YST021, August 2014) Dr. Daniel Amen is a bestselling author, internationally renowned psychiatrist, and founder of the Amen Clinic. Dr. Amen was one of the first neuroscientists to realize that...

Sep 05, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 118

Life Change Starts in Your Brain with Dr. Daniel Amen (S5E91)

Tomorrow Is Mind Change Monday #1!I recently spoke to my friend, probably the world's most famous psychiatrist, Dr. Daniel. That will come out tomorrow, on the first episode of Mind Change Monday. To get ready, I'm giving to a throwback to an amazing conversation I had a while back Dr. Amen! (Originally YST021, August 2014) Dr. Daniel Amen is a bestselling author, internationally renowned psychiatrist, and founder of the Amen Clinic. Dr. Amen was one of the first neuroscientists to realize that ...

Sep 04, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 117

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday #1

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Every week, we'll learn a specific neuroscience operation you can master to change your mind and change your life. Today, we learn the basics, and we start with Self-brain surgery tip #19: “There is almost nothing outside you that will help in any kind of lasting way, unless you are waiting for a donor organ.” - Anne Lamott in her book Almost Everything Real help comes from within, from the Spirit inside us! See John 14:26-27 Learning how your brain works helps ...

Sep 03, 202239 minSeason 1Ep. 116