The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Microsurgery for Your Mood (S12E92)
Nov 14, 2025
Explore the innovative concept of 'microsurgery for your mood,' a self-help technique to manage emotions and prevent harmful reactions. Discover practical strategies like deep-breathing for emotional control and the significance of gratitude to boost positivity. Dr. Warren emphasizes understanding feelings as neurochemical signals rather than facts. He guides listeners through actionable steps to create small wins, prioritize social connections, and combat negative self-talk, all aimed at enhancing emotional resilience and well-being.
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Step Outside Your Mood
- Get meta about your mood by stepping outside your feelings and observing them as processes.
- Use that awareness to plan a better response instead of reacting automatically.
Perform A Mental 'Scrub In'
- Do a quick 'scrub in' to clear your mind before practicing self-brain surgery by controlling physiology and focusing.
- Use deep breaths and a brief mental reset to ensure you're present and ready to change your state.
Breathe To Regain Control
- Control your breath to regulate heart rate and prove you can influence your physiology.
- Pause, breathe slowly, and then name your mood without judgment to begin changing it.
