The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Managing Chronic Stress (S13E3)
Dec 5, 2025
Discover how the "gratitude graft" can help manage chronic stress and anxiety by fostering mental resilience. Learn the connection between faith and neuroplasticity for better emotional regulation. Techniques include a breathing exercise to calm your nervous system and the power of gratitude, even in tough times. Lee Warren emphasizes the importance of proactive mental health management and offers practical steps for transforming your mindset. It's an interactive journey toward embracing a more fulfilling life.
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Spontaneous Afternoon Recording
- Lee Warren records this episode spontaneously after finishing surgery early and running errands with family.
- He uses the casual afternoon setting to introduce practical self-brain surgery tools.
Practice The Gratitude Graft
- Use the "gratitude graft" when you feel chronically stressed or anxious to rewire responses toward calmness.
- Practice gratitude deliberately to shift neural activity from fear to frontal-lobe reasoning.
Know When To Get Professional Help
- Seek professional help for severe panic, anxiety attacks, or symptoms that threaten safety or daily functioning.
- Do not rely solely on the gratitude graft if anxiety is out of control; access emergency or clinical care.
