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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

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday #1 (S5E90)

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 y...

Sep 03, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 115

The Last Word

When You Can't Hear Truth in Your Own Brain, You Need Better Words “Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law. For it is no empty word for you, but your very life, and by this word you shall live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to possess.” (Deuteronomy 32:46–47) In this episode, we’re going to look at how God’s words- all of them- have the ability to give m...

Sep 02, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 114

The Last Word (S5E89)

When You Can't Hear Truth in Your Own Brain, You Need Better Words“Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law. For it is no empty word for you, but your very life, and by this word you shall live long in the land that you are going over the Jordan to possess.” (Deuteronomy 32:46–47) In this episode, we’re going to look at how God’s words- all of them- have the ability to give me...

Sep 02, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 113

The Path to Better

When Things Feel Hard, We Need to See a Way Forward There’s a lot of tough things happening right now, friend, but not to worry! We’re going to learn how to feel better, no matter what we’re going through. And we’re going to start today! Great book from Simon Sinek, Start with Why 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, t...

Sep 01, 202230 minSeason 1Ep. 112

The Path to Better (S5E88)

When Things Feel Hard, We Need to See a Way ForwardThere’s a lot of tough things happening right now, friend, but not to worry! We’re going to learn how to feel better, no matter what we’re going through. And we’re going to start today! Great book from Simon Sinek, Start with Why 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 ...

Sep 01, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 111

Thirty Good Decisions (All-In August #31)

We've Reached the End of All-In August! The question is: What's Next? Here's a short talk about a great idea for September. What if we just made one good decision every day? How would that change our lives? What will yours be? Leave me a voice message and let me know! Scripture Mentioned: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 37 Psalm 34 Books mentioned: Run with the Horses by Eugene Peterson A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson A Great Work by Jon Swanson Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared...

Aug 31, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 110

Thirty Good Decisions (S5E87)

We've Reached the End of All-In August!The question is: What's Next? Here's a short talk about a great idea for September. What if we just made one good decision every day? How would that change our lives? What will yours be? Leave me a voice message and let me know! Scripture Mentioned: Proverbs 3:5-6 Psalm 37 Psalm 34 Books mentioned: Run with the Horses by Eugene Peterson A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson A Great Work by Jon Swanson Music by Tommy Walker Sign up for my...

Aug 31, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 109

Tuesdays with Tata #53: No Old Beaches (All-In August #30)

It's Tuesdays with Tata! We had a great talk about how we view ourselves, how we view God, and how there is no place in the past that holds the answers to your future. Music by Tommy Walker, If it's True 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 a public episode. If you’d ...

Aug 30, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 108

Hammer Time (All-In August #29)

It's Time to Pick Up the Hammer and Get After It! All-In August is almost over. And it's go time. Here are some thoughts about how God rejoices when we start today. Scripture: Zechariah 4:10 Book mentioned: A Great Work by Jon Swanson Music by Patty Loveless 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, ...

Aug 30, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 107

Trauma Rounds: Comfort in Times of Trouble (All-In August #28)

When we go through hard times, it can feel like God has abandoned us. Here'a trauma rounds episode to learn the self-brain surgery of seeing God's comfort in a new way. Scriptures: John 6:29, Philippians 2:13, II Corinthians 1:3-6, Daniel 9:18 Book Mentioned: A Great Work by Jon Swanson Jon's blog, 300wordsaday.com 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 mo...

Aug 30, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 106

Tuesdays with Tata #53: No Old Beaches (S5E86)

It's Tuesdays with Tata!We had a great talk about how we view ourselves, how we view God, and how there is no place in the past that holds the answers to your future. Music by Tommy Walker, If it's TrueSign 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 a public episode. If you’d lik...

Aug 30, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 105

Hammer Time (S5E85)

It's Time to Pick Up the Hammer and Get After It! Here are some thoughts about how God rejoices when we start today. Scripture: Zechariah 4:10Sign up for my Substack letter here.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! 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 h...

Aug 29, 202217 minSeason 5Ep. 85

Trauma Rounds: Comfort in Times of Trouble

When we go through hard times, it can feel like God has abandoned us. Here'a trauma rounds episode to learn the self-brain surgery of seeing God's comfort in a new way. Scriptures: John 6:29, Philippians 2:13, II Corinthians 1:3-6, Daniel 9:18Book Mentioned: A Great Work by Jon SwansonJon's blog, 300wordsaday.comMusic by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Scripture: II Samuel 12 and 16, Psalm 55PLEASE S...

Aug 28, 202237 minSeason 5Ep. 84

The Sword/Hold Fast (All-In August #27)

Sometimes it feels like the sword won't leave your house. Here's a few thoughts on what to do when life feels like a relentless attack. Music by Tommy Walker Scripture: II Samuel 12 and 16, Psalm 55 (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 Tun...

Aug 28, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 102

The Sword/Hold Fast (S5E83)

Sometimes it feels like the sword won't leave your house. Here's a few thoughts on what to do when life feels like a relentless attack. Scripture: II Samuel 12 and 16, Psalm 55PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) 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 ...

Aug 27, 202225 minSeason 5Ep. 83

Flex For It (All-In August #26)

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 ) This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vis...

Aug 27, 20229 minSeason 1Ep. 100

Going Forward (All-In August #25)

What's the problem with the past? Here's some self-brain surgery for you! The past is a terrible place to find identity, but it’s a great place to find lessons. Use it to map a better future, not to prophesy it will be the same. Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called ...

Aug 27, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 99

Burn the Ships (All-In August #24)

Are you All-In? It's Time to Burn the Ships. Book: All In by Mark Batterson Scriptures: Isaiah 30 Genesis 26 Amos 5 Jeremiah 42 (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 Tunetank.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with ...

Aug 27, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 98

Tuesdays with Tata #52: Tests (All-In August #23)

God will never tempt you, but he WILL test you.Here's a great talk out of the story of Abraham and Isaac about how God wants to see if we're really all-in with him! 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 27, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 97

Flex For It (S5E82)

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 ) Sign up for my Substack letter here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers...

Aug 26, 202210 minSeason 1Ep. 96

Going Forward (S5E81)

What's the problem with the past?Here's some self-brain surgery for you! The past is a terrible place to find identity, but it’s a great place to find lessons. Use it to map a better future, not to prophesy it will be the same. Scripture:Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me ...

Aug 25, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 95

Burn the Ships (S5E80)

Are you All-In? It's Time to Burn the Ships. Book: All In by Mark BattersonScriptures:Isaiah 30 Genesis 26 Amos 5 Jeremiah 42 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 Tunetank.com This is a public episode. I...

Aug 24, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 94

Tuesdays with Tata #52: Tests (S5E79)

God will never tempt you, but he WILL test you.Here's a great talk out of the story of Abraham and Isaac about how God wants to see if we're really all-in with him! Scripture: Genesis chapters 21 and 22, Hebrews 11:19, Romans 4:18Books mentioned:All In by Mark Batterson The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer 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 m...

Aug 23, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 93

Send It (All-In August #22)

When life makes your situation seem impossible, you have to have a strategy ready. Here it is. Self-brain surgery tip #4: The more you think about something, the more easily it returns to your mind in the future. Synapses that fire together, wire together. This is why negative thinking is so harmful: it automates negativity in your brain. Change it to something positive! A few thoughts on generational family issues, neuroscience, and the power of Jesus to break chains. Music by Jesus Culture Scr...

Aug 22, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 92

Send It (S5E78)

When life makes your situation seem impossible, you have to have a strategy ready. Here it is.Self-brain surgery tip #4:The more you think about something, the more easily it returns to your mind in the future. Synapses that fire together, wire together. This is why negative thinking is so harmful: it automates negativity in your brain. Change it to something positive! A few thoughts on generational family issues, neuroscience, and the power of Jesus to break chains. Music by Jesus Culture Scrip...

Aug 22, 202227 minSeason 1Ep. 91

Ejection Seat Theology (All-In August #21)

What Happens When Life Launches You Out of the Path You Thought You Were On?Here's a talk about those unexpected events that change our lives dramatically and unexpectedly, those "massive things," as we call them. I believe that how you survive and learn to live again depends on the quality of your theology.What does that mean? Listen to find out! 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/subscri...

Aug 21, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 90

Ejection Seat Theology.(S5E77)

What Happens When Life Launches You Out of the Path You Thought You Were On?Here's a talk about those unexpected events that change our lives dramatically and unexpectedly, those "massive things," as we call them. I believe that how you survive and learn to live again depends on the quality of your theology. What does that mean? Listen to find out! Scripture:Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 16:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:18 Music from Eileen WalkerSign up for my Substack letter here.(Music shared on The Dr. Lee...

Aug 21, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 89

The Storm is Not in You (All-In August #20)

What to Do When Your Brain Won't Let You Sleep 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 20, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 88

On Anxiety and Fear (All-In August #19)

A Quiet Time Around Calming Anxiety and Fear 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 20, 202219 minSeason 1Ep. 87

The Storm is Not in You (S5E76)

What to Do When Your Brain Won't Let You SleepOne night last year, there was a terrible storm, and I couldn't sleep. After hours of tossing and turning, I remembered a song from Matt Redman called Songs in the Night. One of the lines is, "So when I am in the storm, Lord the storm is not in me." Then I remembered Psalm 77, in which Asaph handles anxiety and insomnia by singing... songs in the night! Most of the time when I can't sleep, though, it's not because of a storm outside. Usually, it's in...

Aug 20, 202226 minSeason 1Ep. 86