The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Dr. Lee Warren

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!
(This is a carefully-selected re-release of an episode that will get you ready for next week’s focus on the #1 secret to changing your mind and your life. Even if you’ve heard it before, please check it out and be ready for Mind-Change Monday!)
Today, we learn a little operation that will help us escape the inner "Me Show" we all hear in our heads, stop worrying about the suffering of the past or potential problems in the future, and to capture our thoughts so we can be fully present in the now.
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(00:02) - Introduction: Self Brain Surgery Saturday
(00:33) - Exploring the Default Mode Network and Task Positive Network
(02:10) - The Importance of Abundance and Resilience in the Christian Life
(04:28) - Exploring Techniques to Control and Calm the Brain
(07:09) - The Benefits of Meditation and Rewiring the Brain
(11:15) - The Limitations of Traditional Brain Functioning
(15:00) - Expanding Brain Capabilities through Connection to the Universe
(20:43) - Shifting from victimhood to positive influence
(23:07) - Shifting from self-centered thoughts to objective perspective
(26:53) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship Announcement

Life Can Stress Us to the Point that We Forget It’s Not All Trauma(Classic Episode as I'm on a short sabbatical)
Today for Frontal Lobe Friday, a reminder that you’re not always in a fight. If you’re so tired of being so tired, this will help. (Based on Season 8, Episode 45)
Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16, Isaiah 43:19, I John 3:8, John 10:10
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(00:01) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for Frontal Lobe Friday
(02:44) - Gearing up for Frontal Lobe Friday and the Episode's Focus
(05:32) - Self Brain Surgery and Changing Your Mind
(06:18) - Erwin McManus and the Power of Mind Shift
(14:47) - Breaking Free from Constant Fear and Danger
(16:48) - Jesus came to destroy the devil's work
(19:26) - Sever synapses, redirect your brain for a better life
(21:22) - Break free from the constant battle and victim mindset
(23:07) - Rest and fight when necessary, find healing synaptic connections
(25:03) - Learning to switch from fight to rest mode
(27:28) - The experience of going into trauma mode
(33:44) - Finding Peace in the Midst of the Fire
(35:53) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

If You Keep Trying, It Will Eventually Click
For Theology Thursday today, we're going to talk about how to master your mind, overcome negative thinking, structurally improve your brain, and the process of overcoming shame and doubt. When it all clicks, you'll realize that you've become a master self-brain surgeon, but it didn't happen overnight.
This episode is dedicated to my professor and friend, Dr. Takanori Fukushima (1942-2024).
Guiding Principle: What you're doing you're getting better at (9th Commandment)
ProblemGoalApproach TechniquePitfalls/RisksExpected Outcome (Consequences and rewards) Pros/Cons/Alternatives
Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 10:5, John 1:3, Philippians 2:13, Romans 8:1, I Corinthians 2:16, II Corinthians 9:10
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(00:01) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(01:58) - Remembering Dr. Fukushima
(07:36) - The Surprising Arrival of Mastery
(10:11) - Encouragement for Mastering Your Mind
(10:27) - Scriptures for Self-Brain Surgery
(11:08) - Music, Mastery, and Meeting Lisa
(14:35) - Developing Discipline and Strategy
(17:16) - Identifying the Problem and Setting Goals
(20:35) - Moving from Contemplation to Action
(23:13) - Surgical Approaches and Techniques
(24:15) - Choosing Your Approach in Self-Brain Surgery
(25:15) - Approaches to Changing Your Thinking
(26:17) - Science-Based Approaches for Happiness
(27:55) - Identifying the Problem and Choosing an Approach
(30:03) - Anticipating Pitfalls in Self-Brain Surgery
(32:01) - Awareness of Pitfalls in Surgical Approaches
(32:59) - Risks and Complications in Surgical Techniques
(34:19) - Expecting Outcomes and Consequences
(35:57) - Scriptural Guidance for Mastery
(39:22) - Achieving Mastery in Self-Brain Surgery
(42:21) - Choosing the Right Approach for Change

It's Wildcard Wednesday!(Still on sabbatical, so here's a classic episode for you, originally a Self-Brain Surgery Saturday operation!)
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 you see how to manage it in a healthier way. 
Here's five self-brain surgery techniques to help you change your mind and change your life.
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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 here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

(00:03) - Introduction and Recap of Appearance on 700 Club
(03:28) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery Tip Number 19
(07:41) - The Importance of Mental Health in Patient Care
(09:27) - Understanding the Role of Neurochemistry in Happiness
(11:16) - The Cost of Depression and Related Disorders
(14:01) - Neuroscience Validates the Power of Mind over Brain
(17:05) - Recognizing and managing negative thoughts
(19:18) - Thinking about thoughts and questioning their validity
(22:11) - Overcoming a bad attitude and its impact on happiness
(25:12) - Letting go of regrets and living in the past
(27:00) - Severing Sick Synapses
(29:06) - Drain Your Doubts and Fill Up Your Faith
(36:04) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It’s Tuesdays with Tata!
Since we've been talking about light lately, here's a classic Tuesdays with Tata episode in which we talk about a curious passage from Zechariah 8:20-23, and what it means to be the light of the world!
Plus, a new Tata-ism, fiat lux (“Let there be light”)! 
Scriptures: Zechariah 8:20-23, Matthew 5:13-16, John 1:1-5, Titus 2:10
Music: Tim Hughes
(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )
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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 here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

(00:01) - Introduction and Special Episode Announcement
(01:25) - Journey to Health and Transformation
(01:47) - Reflections on Scripture and Witnessing
(13:33) - Explaining Tata-isms and Let There Be Light
(17:11) - The Importance of Belief and Submission
(19:01) - God's Promise of Light in Dark Times
(20:27) - Ending with a Song and Encouragement to Reflect
(21:10) - Taking Action: Let There Be Light

A Super Weird and Hopeful Episode About Light (Mind-Change Monday)
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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 here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

(00:01) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday
(02:45) - The Impact of Newton and the Revolution in Physics
(14:05) - The Bizarre World of Quantum Physics Unveiled
(15:21) - Exploring How Thoughts Become Things
(23:26) - Discovering Purpose Through Quantum Physics
(27:09) - The Link Between Mental Energy and Physical Reality