
The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers weekly 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 latest book, Hope Is the First Dose, is available everywhere books are sold.
Latest episodes

May 21, 2024 • 29min
Let There Be Light (Tuesdays with Tata Classic)
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 2:10Music: Tim Hughes(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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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 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
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May 20, 2024 • 33min
Light, Purpose, Hope, and How Thoughts Become Things (Mind-Change Monday)
A Super Weird and Hopeful Episode About Light (Mind-Change Monday)Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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(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
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May 18, 2024 • 37min
Four Approaches to Self-Brain Surgery
It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Here's a look at four approaches to using self-brain surgery to help us become healthier, feel better, and be happier in our lives. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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(00:01) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(01:27) - Starting the Journey of Self-Brain Surgery
(01:39) - Approaching Surgical Training for the Mind
(03:13) - Navigating the Nervous System: Work for or Against?
(04:19) - The Need for Tools in Self-Brain Surgery
(04:35) - Clarifying Self-Brain Surgery vs. Therapy
(06:08) - Join the Self-Brain Surgery Community
(09:27) - Scouring Worldviews in Therapy Practice
(14:01) - Honesty and Pursuit of Truth in Science
(15:40) - Importance of Different Approaches in Surgery
(22:35) - Exploring Different Approaches in Self-Brain Surgery
(29:59) - Embracing the Infinitely Happier Approach
(32:33) - Understanding Specific Operations vs. Approaches
(33:32) - Science and Faith Supporting Your Journey
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May 17, 2024 • 43min
Frontal Lobe Friday: A Strategy for Handling Anxiety
Here's a self-brain surgery operation you can learn to deal with anxiety in any situation.It's Frontal Lobe Friday! I have to operate today, so I'm giving you back this important Frontal Lobe Friday episode! Come back tomorrow for an all-new Self-Brain Surgery Saturday operation on how to deal with difficult situations.Today, we develop a strategy to handle anxiety, learn resilience, and become better equipped to face whatever comes along in life.Books Mentioned: Rest and War by Ben Stuart, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Never Split the Difference by Chris VossArticle on the Greek word for anxiety by Abarim PublicationsScriptures mentioned: Isaiah 30:18, Philippians 4Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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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) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Talking about Anxiety
(02:07) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transforming Minds and Finding Hope
(02:19) - Divine Timing: Email Listener Receives Encouragement in Car
(04:35) - Finding Rest and Intimacy with God in the Midst of Battle
(06:50) - Finding solace in pictures of Jesus and loved ones
(09:29) - Taking control of your thought life and setting your agenda
(11:50) - Having a plan in place for when things get tough
(14:43) - Deeply studying the Word of God for answers
(16:39) - Understanding the Command to Not be Anxious
(20:19) - The concept of being pulled in multiple directions
(23:36) - The root of anxiety: being distracted and torn apart mentally
(26:08) - Three steps to replace anxiety with intimacy with God
(29:16) - Gratitude in approaching God with worries and troubles
(32:14) - Utilizing the tool of gratitude to access God's help
(38:23) - Meeting for Growth: Learning from the Past
(40:42) - Introduction and Book Promotion
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May 16, 2024 • 20min
Get In the Fight: The Battle of Self-Brain Surgery
Self-Brain Surgery is a Fight to Become Healthier, Feel Better and Be HappierHere are some thoughts on how you can win.Our guiding principles:
Words of my mouth AND the meditation of my heart: Psalm 19:14
Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, strength: Mt 22:37
Every thought captive: II Cor 10:5
Operate out of renewed minds: Romans 12:2
Worship with our brains as part of body: Romans 12:1 means hurting brain is an act of anti-worship, using consecrated things for unholy purposes
Attention affects reality
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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 to Self-Brain Surgery
(02:10) - General Buford's Vision of the Coming Fight
(04:50) - The Difference Between Self-Brain Surgery and Therapy
(07:26) - The Battle for Changing Your Brain
(08:35) - Overcoming Trauma and Moving Forward
(09:17) - The Impact of Prayer, Meditation, and Faith
(11:32) - Guiding Principles for Self-Brain Surgery
(13:05) - Loving God with Your Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength
(15:38) - The Call to Engage in Self-Brain Surgery
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May 15, 2024 • 33min
How Do You View the World? (Wildcard Wednesday)
Our current society has a big worldview problem.Today for Wildcard Wednesday, We Talk About WorldviewToday, we talk about John Mark Comer’s book Live No Lies, and two ideas that he really helped me clarify:
What was the biggest idealogical mindset shift in Western civilization in the past 200 years?
What cultural credo did we pick up from Shakespeare, and why is it so ironic?
Today’s Mind Change Monday episode gets into the philosophical underpinnings of modern Western thought, and two lies of the devil that have shaped so many people’s thoughts on happiness:
Live your truth
What makes you unhappy is anyone telling you what to do or not to do
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Books mentioned:Live No Lies by John Mark ComerFaithfully Different by Natasha CrainLive Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa ChildersThe Daniel Dilemma by Chris HodgesLeave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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(00:01) - Introduction
(00:39) - The Impact of Trauma
(01:33) - Influence of John Mark Comer
(02:34) - Guarding Your Worldview
(03:14) - Reminder on Worldview Stewardship
(04:26) - Guiding Others to Truth
(05:51) - Commitment to Change
(11:03) - Influence of Secular Worldview
(12:45) - Pursuit of Happiness and Truth
(16:23) - Unmasking Cultural Ideals
(20:59) - The Importance of Order in Desires
(26:20) - Deception of "Be True to Yourself"
(28:27) - True Identity & Happiness
(29:58) - Conclusion & Book Promotion
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May 14, 2024 • 46min
The Perilous Fight, with Dr. Ben Carson
The American Family is Under Attack, and it is a Perilous Fight for the Soul of Our Nation and the Souls of our ChildrenJoin me for a chilling but hopeful conversation with world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Ben Carson!Dr. Carson's new book is The Perilous Fight: Overcoming Our Culture's War on the American FamilyDr. Carson's American Cornerstone Institute is doing great work. You can join more than 341,000 subscribers and receive updates and educational content from Dr. Ben Carson and the American Cornerstone Institute by signing up for his free newsletter by clicking here.More information about Dr. Carson's important new book below.From Amazon.com:Learn from one of our leading conservative voices how we can return to the biblical values our nation was founded upon, especially the vital importance of the family, in order to secure a prosperous future for generations to come.Does America no longer feel like home? Widespread divorce rates, the erosion of traditional marriage, the popular rise of radical ideologies, attacks on faith, and government interference are only a few of the factors contributing to the struggles of families in our culture. And because of the importance of healthy families to every part of our national life, the breakdown of the family threatens to rob us of the country we love. But it doesn't have to be this way.Like many of us, Dr. Ben Carson fears we are losing the country we love. In this provocative and ultimately hopeful book, he gives us the facts, inspiration, and theory-to-action answers we need to restore a key foundation of America: the family.The Perilous Fight equips us to understand:
The hard data behind the breakdown of the family and its effects on our society, including poverty, crime, and deteriorating education.
The core biblical beliefs that led our nation into unprecedented freedom and prosperity--and why abandoning those beliefs led to the social decline we see today.
The fresh ideas and public policy options that could reverse negative trends impacting the family while maintaining a balance between constitutional freedoms and governmental involvement.
This is a practical and inspiring book for anyone who:
Feels discouraged about the state of our country and its institutions.
Needs hope that there are commonsense, attainable solutions that we all can practice.
Appreciates a conservative, Scripture-based approach to restoring faith, liberty, community, and life in America.
Strong families are the cornerstone of strong communities. Strong communities build a strong nation. Only when we prioritize the family as an institution established by God will we proudly remain the land of the free and the home of the brave. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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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
(03:17) - Welcoming Dr. Ben Carson
(08:04) - Transition to Dr. Carson's Career
(29:52) - Discussion on Decline of the Family
(35:35) - Vision for the Future of America
(39:48) - Finding Hope in the Fight
(41:20) - Connecting with American Cornerstone Institute
(42:00) - Closing Remarks and Gratitude
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May 13, 2024 • 36min
Self-Brain Surgery is a Choose Your Own Adventure Approach to Life (Mind Change Monday)
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 4SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast is now live everywhere! Please consider listening and subscribing by clicking one of the links below!Spiritual Brain Surgery on AppleSpiritual Brain Surgery on SpotifySpiritual Brain Surgery on AmazonLeave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
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Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!
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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!
(00:02) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday
(09:19) - Choose Your Own Adventure: The Power of Selective Attention
(22:27) - Taking Responsibility for Changing Your Mind
(25:44) - The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery
(31:29) - Protecting Your Brain: Healthy Brain Habits
(32:01) - Mental First Aid for Others: Caring for Each Other
(33:16) - The Connection Between Changing Your Mind and Changing Your Life
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May 11, 2024 • 24min
When Your Next Move Isn't Clear (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)
It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Sometimes the wound is so fresh or so persistent that you don't have the energy or mental capability to even try to change your mind. You're overwhelmed and it's all just too fresh and heavy, and it doesn't feel possible to do anything but hurt.If you're there, it's okay. Here's one little tool that will help you hold on until you heal enough to start seeing the light again, and the hope that is found in patience and waiting.Here's what to do when you don't know what to do.Remember the ABIDE prayer/meditation practice:Level I (Hearing):ApproachBreatheInviteDependExperienceLevel II (Self-Brain Surgery Practice):AssessBelieveIncisionDeepenExpectScripture: Psalm 34:18Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Don't forget: The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast is now live everywhere! Please consider listening and subscribing by clicking one of the links below!Spiritual Brain Surgery on AppleSpiritual Brain Surgery on SpotifySpiritual Brain Surgery on AmazonLeave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
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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 to Self-Brain Surgery
(04:23) - Navigating Hard Times
(12:05) - Finding Gratitude in Hard Moments
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May 10, 2024 • 45min
Thoughts Become Things (The 10th Commandment of Self-Brain Surgery)
The Things We Think About Turn Into Real Things Today, a look at the 10th commandment of Self-Brain Surgery: I must understand that thoughts become things.Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, II Corinthians 10:5The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain SurgeryI must relentlessly refuse to participate in my own demise.I must believe that feelings are not facts, they are chemical events in my brain.I must believe that most of my thoughts are untrue.I must believe that my brain is designed to heal (Ryker’s Regular Legs)I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now. (No Tomorrow Tax! Corollary: I must not treat bad feelings with bad operations.)I must stop making an operation out of everything.I must not perpetuate generational thought or behavioral issues in my family or start any new ones.I must love my brain and live in such a way as to protect and improve it.I must believe that what I’m doing I’m getting better at.I must understand that thoughts become things.Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
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Improve your gut health, support your 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
(07:07) - The Power of Hope
(07:30) - Unveiling Self-Brain Surgery Saturday
(43:02) - Closing Remarks
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