The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Dr. Lee Warren
The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Podcast

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

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Secret to Changing Your Mind

    The Secret to Changing Your Life Starts with Understanding Your Mind In this inaugural episode of Self-Brain Surgery™, renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and high performance expert Dr. Lee Warren discusses the key to transforming your life through self-brain surgery™. This episode introduces the core concept of self-directed neuroplasticity and how to harness the mind’s power to influence and change the brain. By understanding the interplay between your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, habits, and actions, Dr. Warren explains how you can take control of your mental health and well-being. This episode also covers practical tools, biblical insights, and scientific principles to support lasting change. Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet! Chapters 0:00 The Journey of Loss and Healing 1:52 Discovering the Secret 3:06 A New Podcast Begins 3:54 The Secret to Changing Your Mind 9:02 The Philosophy of Reductionism 14:41 Finding Purpose in Suffering 16:48 The Personal Connection 20:43 Hardship and Resilience 22:27 The MRI Revelation 27:27 Thoughts Become Things 37:03 The Mind vs. The Brain 39:01 The Power of Change 39:30 Introducing the School of Self-Brain Surgery 40:41 The Thought Biopsy Technique 48:24 The Next Steps in Self-Brain Surgery Click here for the transcript For comments or questions about this episode, Send a voicemail to Dr. Warren or email contact @drleewarren.com Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration.  Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! Other Helpful Links: 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!

    51 min
  2. SEP 23

    What Self-Brain Surgery Can Do For You

    It's Mind Change Monday! An overview of what self-brain surgery can do for you, and some tools to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier in your life. Scripture: Ephesians 4 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, what Self-Brain Surgery is doing for you! Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration.  Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! Other Helpful Links: 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!

    36 min
  3. How Self-Brain Surgeons Learn New Operations

    SEP 9

    How Self-Brain Surgeons Learn New Operations

    Surgical Training is Hard, But It's Crucial to Safe Practice Today, a look back at something called a "Surgical Approach," and why knowing multiple approaches is so important. This has everything to do with learning and practicing self-brain surgery too! Surgeons who only know one approach get stuck, and sometimes cannot complete an operation safely. Choosing the right approach makes all the difference, and this episode will help you learn the approaches to your own life and self-brain surgery practice that will help you keep moving forward! Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount! Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Other Helpful Links: 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: Self-Brain Surgery Concept (01:27) - Surgical Approaches in Medical Training (02:45) - The Best Approach to Self-Brain Surgery (11:09) - Four Approaches to Self-Brain Surgery (12:37) - Self-Brain Surgery Training and Tools (15:33) - Self-Brain Surgery vs. Therapy Clarification (20:00) - Self-Brain Surgery as a Technique (21:57) - Directing People Towards a Healthy Future (22:24) - The Power of Positive Focus (26:24) - Surgical Approaches and Techniques (31:30) - Multiple Approaches to Mental Health (33:47) - Four Approaches to Mind Management

    46 min
  4. Not Just My Brain: Mind Change Monday

    SEP 2

    Not Just My Brain: Mind Change Monday

    It's Mind Change Monday! Today, a talk about whether we're stuck with our feelings, diagnoses, or past traumas, or not. Am I just a skin sack of neurons? Or I am I fearfully and wonderfully made? What if we actually have a tremendous amount of control over these things? The good news is, we do! How we think changes how we live, even if we've been through TBI, TMT, or any other type of problem. No diagnosis is more powerful than the incredible smashing together of your brain, mind, and spirit. Why? Because you have a Great Physician, my friend. Scripture: II Timothy 1:7 Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration.  Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Other Helpful Links: 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! (00:00) - Welcome to September (01:05) - One Decision a Day (03:34) - Podcast Relaunch Plans (05:44) - Special Episode with Max Lucado (07:20) - Live Training Announcement (09:30) - The School of Self-Brain Surgery (09:46) - Exploring Brain and Identity (13:43) - Understanding Trauma and Healing (15:01) - The Next Book on Healing (26:05) - The Myth of Genetic Determinism (30:51) - Am I Just My Brain? (35:45) - The Power of Thought (36:54) - Seeking Professional Help (46:31) - Finding Hope and Change

    48 min
  5. What Happens After All-In? (All-In August #31)

    AUG 31

    What Happens After All-In? (All-In August #31)

    It's All-In August! We've made it to day 31 of All-In August! The question now is, what next?Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson and Hope Is the First Dose by me Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16   Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration.  Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Other Helpful Links: 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! (00:00) - Introduction to All in August (01:37) - The Power of Change (04:12) - Different Approaches to Change (05:44) - What Happens Next? (07:14) - The 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (12:03) - Recognizing Generational Patterns (13:34) - The Impact of Thoughts (14:22) - Making Commitments for Change (16:43) - Going All In (18:58) - Looking Forward: Day 32 and Beyond

    20 min
  6. Approaches Have Consequences, Part 3: All-In August #30

    AUG 30

    Approaches Have Consequences, Part 3: All-In August #30

    It's All-In August! Approaches have consequences, part 3.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16   Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration.  Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Other Helpful Links: 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! (00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (02:30) - The All-In Approach (05:16) - Scientific Paths to Understanding (07:04) - Science and Faith Intertwined (08:57) - Discovering More to the Story (11:47) - The Jealousy of God (13:17) - Consequences of a New Approach (16:16) - Embracing the All-In Journey (17:18) - Wrap-Up and Future Directions

    19 min
  7. Approaches Have Consequences, Part 2: All-In August #29

    AUG 29

    Approaches Have Consequences, Part 2: All-In August #29

    It's All-In August! Approaches have consequences, part 2.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16   Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration.  Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.  Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day): Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Other Helpful Links: 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! (00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (02:31) - The Commitment to Change (04:47) - Understanding Life Approaches (09:13) - The Nothing Can Help Me Approach (11:55) - The Maybe Something Can Help Me Approach (20:45) - The Scientific Method in Life (27:29) - Conclusion and Next Steps

    30 min
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Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers daily 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 new book, Hope Is the First Dose, is available everywhere books are sold.

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