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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

You're Not Always In a Fight

Life Can Stress Us to the Point that We Forget It’s Not All Trauma Today, a reminder that you’re not always in a fight. If you’re so tired of being so tired, this will help. Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Isaiah 43:19, I John 3:8, John 10:10 My new book is out! You can purchase it anywhere books are sold. AND, you can still get all the pre-order bonuses by buying Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things! There are major bonuses, including ...

Jul 26, 202341 minEp 45Transcript available on Metacast

Tuesdays with Tata: Daniel Changed His Mind

Tata is Coming Home! Tata has been on Sabbatical for a few weeks, and we’re going to be back with brand new Tuesdays with Tata next week! So today, I’m bringing back the most recent TWT episode to get you ready for his incredible wit and wisdom to be back next Tuesday! Today, a great talk about how Daniel set his mind on obeying God, and that decision changed everything for him. Scripture: Daniel 1 My new book is out! You can purchase it anywhere books are sold. AND, you can still get all the pr...

Jul 25, 202332 minEp 44Transcript available on Metacast

Mind Change Monday: Designed to Heal

Our Bodies Are Designed to Heal I received the most amazing email yesterday from Dr. Bem Culiat, a brilliant scientist who was on the podcast last year with her co-author and friend, Dr. Jennie McLaurin. Dr. Culiat’s message gave me great hope, and reminded me of the wonderful conversation we’d had about how faith and science work together to show us God’s incredible healing design for our bodies and lives. I decided that here on Mind Change Monday, it would be great to go back and hear that tal...

Jul 24, 20231 hr 10 minEp 43Transcript available on Metacast

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday: Lousy Attitudes

The Lousy Attitude Lobotomy is a Crucial Operation to Learn if You Want to Be Happier It’s Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! This is a good operation to learn to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier! (Paid subscribers: Check your email for a link to the video podcast and transcript!) My new book is out! You can purchase it anywhere books are sold. AND, you can still get all the pre-order bonuses by buying Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, ...

Jul 22, 202337 minEp 41Transcript available on Metacast

Flex for Hope

You can’t wait for hope to happen. You can make it happen. Hope is a verb: there’s two consistent things about biblical examples of when people feel hopeless, and what they do next, that are important to flesh out: Any time we’re faced with a seemingly hopeless situation, there’s movement and there’s memory. There’s action. There’s a choice made. You have to fight for hope, friend, because life doesn’t always make it easy. We’re going to learn how hope is a verb, an action word, and we’re going ...

Jul 20, 202338 minEp 39Transcript available on Metacast

You Are Not Stuck with the Brain You Have

Trauma and Tragedy Tell Us Lies. Those lies can make you believe that you’re always going to feel what you’re feeling, and that it can’t ever change. You’ll believe that how you respond to pain is “just how I am,” but I have good news for you, my friend: you are NOT STUCK with the brain you have. Here’s a great talk about directed neuroplasticity, transforming our minds, and how to find hope. Books Mentioned: Disruptive Thinking by TD Jakes, The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz, and Hope I...

Jul 19, 202333 minEp 38Transcript available on Metacast

Hope's Birthday!

Hope is Born Today! Almost 18 months after selling the manuscript to Waterbrook/Penguin Random House, Hope Is the First Dose is out into the world TODAY! Here’s a short talk about the book, a prayer from Tata, and a little music from Tommy Walker! You can still get all the pre-order bonuses by buying Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things! There are major bonuses, including a great playlist of hopeful songs, three chapters of the bo...

Jul 18, 202320 minEp 37Transcript available on Metacast

Mind Change Monday: Hope is Just Around the Corner

We’re One Day Away From Hope! Today’s dose of hope a look at the difference between optimism and hope! My new book My new book is coming TOMORROW, and this is the next Daily Dose of Hope I’m going to give you to get ready! You can still pre-order Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things! There are major bonuses you can get by pre-ordering, including a great playlist of hopeful songs, three chapters of the book, lock screens for your p...

Jul 17, 202334 minEp 36Transcript available on Metacast

Sunday Dose of Hope: Don't Strive for Emotional Equipoise

When 10% Won’t Cut It, You Need Infinite Good morning my friend! Today’s dose of hope is three things you SHOULD NOT do after you experience trauma, tragedy, or other massive things (TMT’s). * Do not think that the goal is to get back to “how I used to feel.” It’s not possible. You’re changed by TMT, but you CAN learn to be happy again. It will be different, but it can also be beautiful. * Do not turn your pain into an idol that defines the rest of your life. * Do not put on a fake smile and pre...

Jul 16, 202329 minEp 35Transcript available on Metacast

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday: When the Bad Thought Is True

Learning to Biopsy Our Thoughts is a Key to Healing. But sometimes, we biopsy those negative thoughts, and they turn out to be true. What then? Today’s dose of hope is learning what to do when your trauma, tragedy, or other massive thing has filled your head and heart with harmful thoughts, especially when the harmful thought is based on something true. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5 NEW BIBLE APP/YOUVERSION Bible Study is up! Keep coming back every day for more doses of hope! My new book is com...

Jul 15, 202336 minEp 34Transcript available on Metacast

The Night is Normal with Dr. Alicia Britt Chole

What Do We Do In Times of Disillusionment? When in seasons of pain or when we’ve lost things we thought we were sure of, it can feel as though we’ve been plunged into spiritual darkness. Today, a powerful talk with author and mentor, Dr. Alicia Britt Chole about how even though these times are scary and painful, the night is actually a normal part of God’s plan to help us grow. I’ve learned so much from Dr. Chole, and I’m grateful to have her spend this time with us today. You’ll be blessed and ...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 6 minEp 33Transcript available on Metacast

Self-Brain Surgery for a Broken Heart (Quiet Time)

When Your Heart is Broken, You Need Brain Surgery Today, a powerful talk about how to use the thought biopsy technique to do self-brain surgery and find the path forward to hope again. Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Lamentations 3, John 10:10, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 71:14 NEW BIBLE APP/YOUVERSION Bible Study is up! Keep coming back every day for more doses of hope! Support and boost your immu...

Jul 13, 202328 minEp 32Transcript available on Metacast

Hope Talks: Dr. Jon Swanson

Sometimes, All You Need to Say Is, “This is Hard.” Today, a wonderful Hope Talk with my friend Dr. Jon Swanson. We talk about how we can be helpful when we’re coming alongside someone who is going through their own trauma, tragedy, or other massive thing. Check out Jon’s helpful writing at his Substack, This Is Hard. Jon Swanson helps people and organizations find sense at urgent and important times. Whether sitting at deathbeds with families or sitting over coffee with people needing counsel, J...

Jul 11, 202344 minEp 30Transcript available on Metacast

Everyday Hope: Caroline Beidler

Caroline Beidler On the Grittiness of Chasing Hope Here’s an incredible dose of Everyday Hope! Meet my new friend, Caroline Beidler, MSW. We talk about her incredible journey through childhood trauma, abuse, and addiction, and how she discovered hope in the “downstairs church,” as our mutual mentor Philip Yancey calls it. Caroline also had a great conversation with Philip Yancey about her book, which you can listen to here! Caroline’s Official Bio Caroline Beidler, BA, MSW is an author, recovery...

Jul 09, 202340 minEp 28Transcript available on Metacast

Happification

What Do You Stand On When the World Gives Way Under Your Feet? Today, we talk about how we find our way back to hope, purpose, maybe even happiness again when the world falls apart. My new book is coming out on July 18, and this is the next Daily Dose of Hope I’m going to give you to get ready! You can now pre-order my new book, Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things! Coming July 18 everywhere books are sold. There are major bonuses...

Jul 08, 202338 minEp 27Transcript available on Metacast

Hope in the Waiting

A Story from My New Book About Waiting Today, we talk about Marcus Green’s spinal cord, learn a lesson from his incredible story, hear a great song from our Hope Is the First Dose playlist (available soon for folks who pre-order my book!), and discover another good way to think about waiting. My new book is coming out on July 18, and this is the next Daily Dose of Hope I’m going to give you to get ready! You can now pre-order my new book, Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering f...

Jul 07, 202323 minEp 26Transcript available on Metacast

Unsolvable Problems

What Happens When You Can’t Seem to Solve a Problem? Today, we talk about physical chemistry, downstream goals, unsolvable problems, and the hope that comes from having a God who can handle those things for us! My new book is coming out on July 18, and this is the next Daily Dose of Hope I’m going to give you to get ready! Article by Charles Swindoll You can now pre-order my new book, Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things! Coming J...

Jul 05, 202340 minEp 24Transcript available on Metacast

Free to Take Hope

It’s Independence Day in the USA! Hi friend, and happy 4th of July! I hope you have a great day, filled with family, fun, and some rest. We will be repairing the sprinkler system as two very naughty German Shorthaired Pointers decided to dig up and chew through the entire soaker hose array in our flower bed. I also have a pile of last-minute assignments my publicist dropped on me yesterday, in preparation for my book launch in 14 days! Hope is the First Dose is coming to you quickly, and we beli...

Jul 04, 202320 minEp 23Transcript available on Metacast

Mind Change Monday: The Plan for Hope

Hope is only 15 Days Away! My new book is coming out on July 18, and this is the second of 16 Daily Doses of Hope I’m going to give you to get ready! Today is Mind-Change Monday, and we’re taking a look at why you need a treatment plan in place for when life hurts, and I’m going to give you a preview of the plan! You can now pre-order my new book, Hope is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things! Coming July 18 everywhere books are sold. Musi...

Jul 03, 202325 minEp 22Transcript available on Metacast

Self-Brain Surgery for Hope

Self-brain surgery tip #6: Hope is a verb. You have to choose it, chase it, fight and flex for it. Negative is natural, positive is spiritual. Romans 12:12 in The Voice: “And do not forget to rejoice, for hope is always just around the corner.” Music by David Crowder (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Hey- you can get up to six months of free access to all my paid-subscriber-only content on Substack by referring fr...

Jul 02, 202312 minEp 21Transcript available on Metacast

Johnny Sirpilla: I'll Be Okay

Johnny Sirpilla Knows that Life is Hard Join me for an inspiring conversation with Johnny Sirpilla, an author, sought-after public speaker, entrepreneur, and former head of Camping World. Johnny has an incredible story of catastrophic loss, pivoting to personal growth and refinement through faith and the healing power of hope. Johnny’s story will encourage and lift you up, and it was an honor to spend 45 minutes with him. It’s everyday hope to help you change your mind and change your life, and ...

Jul 01, 202351 minEp 20Transcript available on Metacast

Kevin Miller: What Drives You?

Kevin Miller is a Star Podcaster, Thought Leader, and Former Pro Athlete Join me for an inspiring conversation with Kevin Miller, former pro cyclist, world-renowned podcast host (Self-Helpful with Kevin Miller has over 600,000 monthly downloads), and author of the new book What Drives You? Kevin lives at 9,200’ up in a national forest in a house he built out of straw (literally) which serves as home base for his family of nine kids and four grandkids. Along with parenting, podcasting, and writin...

Jun 28, 202350 minEp 17Transcript available on Metacast

Reconstructed, with Philip Yancey

Philip Yancey has been a great friend and mentor for me for years. (Replay of Season 7, Episode 40) Getting to talk to Richard Foster last week made me think of my friend Philip Yancey, and how our last talk on the podcast was so inspiring. I thought I’d bring this great talk back to you today as a bookend to the Richard Foster episode. Philip’s books have helped millions of us search out the path to faith and hope again after life brings us pain. He’s one of the first people who gets a call whe...

Jun 27, 202350 minEp 16Transcript available on Metacast

The Shape of Our Words

What Does the Bible Say About What We Say? Some thoughts on the wisdom of looking at the waveforms. (Adapted from Season 5, Episode 29) You can get up to six months of free access to my paid subscriber content for referring friends to sign up for my free Self-Brain Surgery letter! Click here to find out how! Scriptures Mentioned Proverbs 10:19 (AMP) When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise. Proverbs 11...

Jun 26, 202319 minEp 15Transcript available on Metacast

When You're Getting Shocked and You Don't Know Why

A story about what to do when life hurts and you can't understand how to make it stop. Scriptures: Psalm 34 Psalm 122:1 Music by Cody Carnes (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Hey, my new book is releasing July 18! Click on the book cover below to pre-order. Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber...

Jun 25, 202323 minEp 14Transcript available on Metacast

Your Designed Body

It’s a Miracle that You’re Able to Breathe, Read, and Listen to this Podcast! Join me for an incredible conversation with the authors of an amazing book, Your Designed Body, Steve Laufmann and Dr. Howard Glicksman. It’s perfect for Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Scripture: Psalm 139:1 (From the book website, www.discovery.org): In Your Designed Body, systems engineer Steve Laufmann and physician Howard Glicksman explore this extraordinary system of systems encompassing thousands of ingenious and i...

Jun 24, 202354 minEp 13Transcript available on Metacast

Richard Foster and Brenda Quinn on Learning Humility

Is Humility is a Vanishing Virtue? Join me for an incredible Friday Conversation with renowned writer Richard Foster and one of his key partners in creating Richard’s new book, Brenda Quinn as we strive to understand humility. And surprisingly, Richard helps us see how humility can lead to hope! Richard’s new book is Learning Humility: A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue. Key scriptures mentioned: I Peter 5:6, James 4:6 Special thanks to Krista Clayton of InterVarsity Press for facilitati...

Jun 23, 202346 minEp 12Transcript available on Metacast

Hope is an Action Word

You can’t wait for hope to happen. You can make it happen. Hope is a verb: there’s two consistent things about biblical examples of when people feel hopeless, and what they do next, that are important to flesh out: Any time we’re faced with a seemingly hopeless situation, there’s movement and there’s memory. There’s action. There’s a choice made. You have to fight for hope, friend, because life doesn’t always make it easy. We’re going to learn how hope is a verb, an action word, and we’re going ...

Jun 22, 202342 minEp 11Transcript available on Metacast

Emergency Dose: Tomorrow Tax Edition

You Did it Again: Now What? Sometimes, we make a decision or choice today that threatens our success, happiness, family, work, or health tomorrow. Lisa and I call this the “Tomorrow Tax.” This episode is in response to a listener named Julie, who asked me to prescribe an “Emergency Dose” for when we find ourselves paying that Tomorrow Tax again. Listen to hear the four steps to take if you find yourself paying a tax tomorrow on what happened yesterday. Scripture: Job 38:11 Book Mentioned: What D...

Jun 21, 202343 minEp 10Transcript available on Metacast

Hope Bursts Forth!

It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, we talk about Romans 12, to find the incredible hope that lies in changing our minds. (Adapted with additional material from TWT#56) My new book is releasing July 18! Click on the book cover above to pre-order. Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to ...

Jun 20, 202342 minEp 10Transcript available on Metacast