The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
by Dr. Lee Warren
What if the secret to healing, hope, and higher performance isn't only about understanding our trauma or coping with our diagnoses, but is also about retraining our brains? Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. Lee Warren integrates neuroscience and faith to help you find the life you were designed to live. This is where you get the training, tactics, and truth you need to change your mind and your life, and it's called self-brain surgery.
Episodes
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Forgiving God? (S15E10)
Release the offense you’ve been carrying against God and learn the five-step “self brain surgery” process I use when grief turns from honest questioning into an automated accusation. I share the story of operating on an 8-year-old boy shortly after my son Mitch died, and how saving someone else’s...
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Taya Kyle on Surrendered Action (S15E9)
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Taya Kyle, widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle. She shares how she led her family through the aftermath of her husband's murder, and learned the power of surrendered action. This is one of the most moving and transformative interviews I've ever done…
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Surrendered Action: How Taking the Next Step Creates Hope (S15E8)
I share a 3:00 AM moment in Auburn, Alabama when I felt God, and my wife Lisa, calling me to write about what I carried home from the Iraq War, including trauma that became PTSD, but fear and doubt kept me frozen until I finally wrote one sentence: “No Place to Hide.” I explain the transformative...
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Basic Self-Brain Surgery® (S15E7)
Learn the basic “self brain surgery” procedure, using your mind to change the structure of your brain through neuroplasticity, so you can tackle anything from performance and finances to grief, trauma responses, anxiety, and other struggles. You’ll be reminded that you may need help from a...
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Stop Letting Anger Drive: 4 Self Brain Surgery Tools to Regain Control (S15E6)
Take a breath and stop letting anger drive. Today, I’m going to show you four practical self-brain surgery operations you can use immediately to move out of reactive brain management mode and into clarity, intention, and control. In this episode, I challenge the popular idea that you need to…
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Get Better at Getting Better: A Deeper Thought Biopsy for Disordered Thinking (S15E5)
In this episode, I encourage you for showing up to do the hard and holy work of self-brain surgery. I explain how we “get better at getting better” by practicing the thought biopsy. It works by creating a pause between automatic reactions and a more truthful, frontal-lobe response instead of...
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What Determines Your Quality of Life? Decoupling Peace from Circumstances (S15E4)
In this powerful episode, I challenge you to re-examine what determines your quality of life and to notice where you’ve tightly coupled your peace, purpose, and happiness to external circumstances like money, health, marriage, or outcomes. From my research, my writing, what I’ve seen in patients...
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Science Spotlight: What's in Your Water?
This is a special Science Spotlight episode! I'm joined by Helen Christoni from Aquatru, to discuss a question that's vitally important to all of us: do you know what's in your drinking water? Aquatru filters every glass of water we drink in our home, and everything we cook. We've been using…
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Was This Really Necessary? Turning Suffering Into Endurance, Character, and Hope (S15E3)
In this episode, I share my origin story to explore why I’ve so often asked God, “Was this really necessary?” It will help you move from reactive “brain management mode” into reflective “self brain surgeon mode” through metacognition and tools like naming feelings and the thought biopsy. I share...
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Self Brain Surgery vs. Manifestation: Neuroscience, Scripture, and Partnering with God (S15E2)
In this episode, I answer a listener question about whether self-brain surgery is the same as manifestation. You’ll learn that self-brain surgery is a biblical, God-centered partnership that applies legitimate neuroscience to mind renewal, not “law of attraction,” universalism, pantheism, or…
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Self Brain Surgery vs. Manifestation: Neuroscience, Scripture, and Partnering with God (S15E2)
In this episode, I answer a listener question about whether self-brain surgery is the same as manifestation. You’ll learn that self-brain surgery is a biblical, God-centered partnership that applies legitimate neuroscience to mind renewal, not “law of attraction,” universalism, pantheism, or…
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10 Ways Neuroscience and Scripture Align to Help You Flourish (S15E1)
In this episode, we cover ten fascinating places where neuroscience and scripture connect to help you unlock your flourishing life. *Resources and Links* My latest book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: https://bit.ly/3LlJF9o My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year,...
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10 Ways Neuroscience and Scripture Align to Help You Flourish (S15E1)
In this episode, we cover ten fascinating places where neuroscience and scripture connect to help you unlock your flourishing life. Resources and Links The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my…
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Using the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in Your Life (S14E4)
Join me for part four of our Self-Brain Surgery® Basics series. These episodes can serve as a "start here" place for you if you're new to the self-brain surgery® practice, or for you to share with others who are just getting started. Use them as a discussion guide for a small group of fellow...
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Using the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in Your Life (S14E4)
Join me for part four of our Self-Brain Surgery® Basics series. These episodes can serve as a "start here" place for you if you're new to the self-brain surgery® practice, or for you to share with others who are just getting started. Use them as a discussion guide for a small group of fellow...
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Four Approaches to Life (S14E3)
Join me for part three of our Self-Brain Surgery® Basics series. These episodes can serve as a "start here" place for you if you're new to the self-brain surgery® practice, or for you to share with others who are just getting started. Use them as a discussion guide for a small group of fellow...
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Four Approaches to Life (S14E3)
Join me for part three of our Self-Brain Surgery® Basics series. These episodes can serve as a "start here" place for you if you're new to the self-brain surgery® practice, or for you to share with others who are just getting started. Use them as a discussion guide for a small group of fellow...
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Mind, Brain, and Worldview (S14E2)
This episode continues our "start here" series in your self-brain surgery™ journey. Part 2 of a 4-part series of self-brain surgery™ basics, this episode goes deep into the foundational elements of what self-brain surgery is, the difference between your mind and your brain, and why it matters so...
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Mind, Brain, and Worldview (S14E2)
This episode continues our "start here" series in your self-brain surgery™ journey. Part 2 of a 4-part series of self-brain surgery™ basics, this episode goes deep into the foundational elements of what self-brain surgery is, the difference between your mind and your brain, and why it matters so...
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Start Here with Self-Brain Surgery™ (S14E1)
This episode serves as a "start here" for your self-brain surgery™ journey. Part 1 of a 4-part series of self-brain surgery™ basics, this episode answers the most basic question: what is self-brain surgery? Click here for the transcript Resources and...
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Start Here with Self-Brain Surgery™ (S14E1)
This episode serves as a "start here" for your self-brain surgery™ journey. Part 1 of a 4-part series of self-brain surgery™ basics, this episode answers the most basic question: what is self-brain surgery? Click here for the transcript Resources and...
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Five Things That Are True (S13E61)
In this special bonus episode, I explore five fundamental truths essential for personal transformation as we approach the end of April 2026. Drawing from my morning reflections, I emphasize that real change starts with disrupting your current patterns, leveraging neuroplasticity to reshape your...
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Five Things That Are True (S13E61)
In this special bonus episode, I explore five fundamental truths essential for personal transformation as we approach the end of April 2026. Drawing from my morning reflections, I emphasize that real change starts with disrupting your current patterns, leveraging neuroplasticity to reshape your...
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Holding It All Together (S13E60)
In this episode, we explore the resonance of God's voice in reality, referencing John 10:10 and Colossians 1:15-17 to connect scriptural truths with scientific principles. I break down the four fundamental forces of the universe as expressions of divine governance, emphasizing our need for…
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Holding It All Together (S13E60)
In this episode, we explore the resonance of God's voice in reality, referencing John 10:10 and Colossians 1:15-17 to connect scriptural truths with scientific principles. I break down the four fundamental forces of the universe as expressions of divine governance, emphasizing our need for…
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Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part II (S13E59)
Join for me part two of an incredible talk about truth, value, faith, and hope, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist. We discuss his books, The Master and His Emissary, and The Matter with Things, his career, and how he became interested in the differences between…
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Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part II (S13E59)
Join for me part two of an incredible talk about truth, value, faith, and hope, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist. We discuss his books, The Master and His Emissary, and The Matter with Things, his career, and how he became interested in the differences between…
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Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part I (S13E58)
Join for me part one of an incredible talk about the mind, the brain, and how your brain sees the world, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist. We discuss his books, The Master and His Emissary, and The Matter with Things, his career, and how he became interested in the...
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Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part I (S13E58)
Join for me part one of an incredible talk about the mind, the brain, and how your brain sees the world, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist. We discuss his books, The Master and His Emissary, and The Matter with Things, his career, and how he became interested in the...
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When You Love Someone in Recovery (S13E57)
Join me for a great talk with my friend, author and recovery expert Caroline Beidler, about her new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery. About Caroline: Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and the managing editor of Recovery.com. Her Substack newsletter, Circle of Chairs, reaches...
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When You Love Someone in Recovery (S13E57)
Join me for a great talk with my friend, author and recovery expert Caroline Beidler, about her new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery. About Caroline: Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and the managing editor of Recovery.com. Her Substack newsletter, Circle of Chairs, reaches...
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Bandaids for Broken Bones (S13E56)
Are you tired of being so tired? Wondering why you keep trying to feel better but wind up feeling the same, or worse? Why the things you’re doing, the things the world says will help, don’t actually help? This episode looks at our recurring problem of treating big wounds with bandaids. We also…
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Bandaids for Broken Bones (S13E56)
Are you tired of being so tired? Wondering why you keep trying to feel better but wind up feeling the same, or worse? Why the things you’re doing, the things the world says will help, don’t actually help? This episode looks at our recurring problem of treating big wounds with bandaids. We also…
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Classic: Your Mind is not Your Brain (S13E55)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this episode, we discuss the crucial distinction between the mind and the brain, essential for the process of...
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Classic: Your Mind is not Your Brain (S13E55)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this episode, we discuss the crucial distinction between the mind and the brain, essential for the process of...
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Classic: Who Self-Brain Surgeons Are (S13E54)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this episode, we discuss the character traits of self-brain surgeons, a transformative process for taking…
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Classic: Who Self-Brain Surgeons Are (S13E54)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this episode, we discuss the character traits of self-brain surgeons, a transformative process for taking…
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Classic: How Self-Brain Surgeons Think (S13E53)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] Note: This is a replay of an episode that came out before Dr. Warren's new book was published. He mentions pre-order...
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Classic: How Self-Brain Surgeons Think (S13E53)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] Note: This is a replay of an episode that came out before Dr. Warren's new book was published. He mentions pre-order...
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Classic: Heartaches and Bone Breaks (13E52)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this classic episode of the Self Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intricate relationship between...
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Classic: Heartaches and Bone Breaks (13E52)
[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this classic episode of the Self Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intricate relationship between...
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The Suffering Substitution (S13E51)
In this episode, I share some of the hard and holy interactions I have with bereaved parents who have faced the unimaginable loss of a child. We explore the transition from grief to guidance and how our experiences can serve others. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, I teach you a self-brain surgery...
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The Suffering Substitution (S13E51)
In this episode, I share some of the hard and holy interactions I have with bereaved parents who have faced the unimaginable loss of a child. We explore the transition from grief to guidance and how our experiences can serve others. Drawing on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, I teach you a self-brain surgery...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Self-Brain Surgery (S13E50)
This episode addresses one of the most common questions I get about self-brain surgery: Is SBS just another way of describing cognitive behavioral therapy? Go deep with me into the similarities, differences, and the incredible hope found in operating your nervous system from the mind-down. Click...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Self-Brain Surgery (S13E50)
This episode addresses one of the most common questions I get about self-brain surgery: Is SBS just another way of describing cognitive behavioral therapy? Go deep with me into the similarities, differences, and the incredible hope found in operating your nervous system from the mind-down. Click...
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Throwback: Tish Harrison Warren (S13E49)
When life is hard, I turn to scripture, and to books. And one of favorite authors, who has helped me through some of my darkest hours, is today's guest. This is a throwback episode from December, 2023. I'm bringing it to you today because I know it will bless someone, and because our guest has a...
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Throwback: Tish Harrison Warren (S13E49)
When life is hard, I turn to scripture, and to books. And one of favorite authors, who has helped me through some of my darkest hours, is today's guest. This is a throwback episode from December, 2023. I'm bringing it to you today because I know it will bless someone, and because our guest has a...
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Healing with the Patient-to-Doctor Switch (S13E48)
Go back to early 2024 with me, to the first time we discussed the powerful tool all self-brain surgeons know and love now- the patient-to-doctor switch! Click here for the transcript Resources and Links The most important…
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Healing with the Patient-to-Doctor Switch (S13E48)
Go back to early 2024 with me, to the first time we discussed the powerful tool all self-brain surgeons know and love now- the patient-to-doctor switch! Click here for the transcript Resources and Links The most important…
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Light and Darkness (S13E47)
In this episode, I examine the connection between light, faith, and neuroscience, starting with the biblical "Let there be light" and its implications for our whole lives. Click here for the transcript Resources and...
About this show
What if the secret to healing, hope, and higher performance isn't only about understanding our trauma or coping with our diagnoses, but is also about retraining our brains? Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. Lee Warren integrates neuroscience and faith to help you find the life you were designed to live. This is where you get the training, tactics, and truth you need to change your mind and your life, and it's called self-brain surgery.
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