

The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
Dr. Lee Warren
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.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 29min
A Truth vs. The Truth (Frontal Lobe Friday)
It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Today, a short talk about the difference between a truth, and the truth, and why it matters if you want to be happy. Scripture: John 14:6, Hebrews 6:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:16-17Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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(00:01) - Greetings and Assistance
(01:34) - Unifying Paths to Truth
(04:15) - The Right Questions, The Right Answers
(09:22) - Logical Coherence of Truth
(11:39) - Pursuing Personal Truth
(15:33) - Unconcealing Truth
(18:06) - Levels of Brain Operation
(22:58) - Digging Deeper into Truth
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Feb 22, 2024 • 37min
Can Science Explain Everything? with Dr. John Lennox
It's Theology Thursday!Today, a conversation with world-renowned Oxford University mathematics professor and author, Dr. John Lennox about the big question: can science explain everything?Book: Can Science Explain Everything? by Dr. John Lennox Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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(00:01) - Introduction: Dr. Lee Warren's Self-Brain Surgery
(03:19) - Meeting Dr. John Lennox
(09:03) - Worldviews: Theism, Naturalism, and Pantheism
(10:09) - Understanding Naturalism and Materialism
(13:05) - The Difference Between Scientific Statements and Scientists' Statements
(14:17) - Science vs. Scientism
(16:01) - The Limitations of Scientism
(17:50) - Science's Limitations and Rationality
(22:48) - Trusting Scripture as God's Word
(28:08) - Finding Hope in the Face of Suffering
(31:51) - Grappling with Suffering: The Story of Abraham
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Feb 21, 2024 • 32min
A Tiny, and Sufficient, Taste of Hope (Wildcard Wednesday)
It's Wildcard Wednesday!Today, a word study ("Limen," "Liminal," "Liminality") and a decision to learn to slow down enough, even in the midst of your massive thing/trauma/tragedy, to taste the hope that's always there. This is a good one!(Bonus flashback episode for Wildcard Wednesday)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!
(00:02) - Introducing the Conundrum of Finding Hope in Life's Challenges
(01:41) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transform Your Mind and Find Hope
(02:09) - Introduction to the concept of "lemon" and its definitions
(06:53) - The creative process in the liminal space
(11:15) - A Prayer in the Midst of Crisis
(16:46) - Prayer as a Source of Strength and Hope
(20:13) - Savoring Lisa Warren's Incredible Cooking Skills
(21:31) - God's Gentle Presence in Times of Pain and Need
(22:36) - Unexpected Impact of Podcast Episode on Mental Health Crisis
(24:48) - The Power of Slowing Down and Tasting Hope
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Feb 19, 2024 • 23min
The Grief Carousel (Mind Change Monday)
It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a compassionate message for you, or for someone you love, who's having a hard time understanding grief. This one is about the process, the "stages," and why a famous model isn't helpful at all. You'll learn Warren's Law of Suffering, and a new metaphor that will help you.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.
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!
(00:02) - Introduction
(06:02) - Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's Work
(10:40) - The Emotional Carousel of Grief
(16:59) - Individuality of Grieving Process
(20:39) - Conclusion and Book Promotion
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Feb 17, 2024 • 44min
Fast to Faith: Dr. Tabatha Barber's Radical Life Change
Dr. Tabatha Barber Was a Teen Mom and High School Dropout. Now She's a World-Renowned Physician. What changed for Dr. Barber? She changed her mind and decided that God had more for her. Now known around the world as "The Gutsy Gynecologist," Dr. Barber is a triple-board-certified physician who helps women everywhere overcome chronic illness, pain, and other ways they're stuck by integrating faith, medicine, and mental health.Click here to visit Dr. Barber's website!Dr. Barber's new book is Fast to Faith: A 40-Day Awakening: Reconnect Your Body, Mind and Soul for Lasting Weight Loss, Sustained Energy, and Unstoppable Strength.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.
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!
(00:02) - Self-Brain Surgery Saturday
(02:14) - Transforming Lives with Fast to Faith
(04:15) - Ready to Change Your Life?
(05:03) - Introducing Dr. Tabitha Barber
(29:13) - Casting off Hindrances and Sins
(35:44) - Doctoring in Times of Crisis
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Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 16min
Emotions, Thoughts, and a Reason for Sadness, with Jennie Allen (Frontal Lobe Friday)
It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Today, a look at the interplay between feelings and thoughts, a part of your brain called the corpus striatum, the importance of tonically active neurons, and a conversation with Jennie Allen!"Don't Let Your Emotions Get the Best of You."We've all heard it, but is it sound advice? Jennie Allen is on the podcast today to talk about her new book, Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It.Plus: the story of how Jennie Allen is directly responsible for Lisa and me moving from Alabama to Wyoming to Nebraska!This is a powerful talk about what I believe will be one of the most important books of 2024.From Amazon.com:The New York Times bestselling author of Get Out of Your Head provides a revolutionary path to embracing a healthy relationship with your emotions, one that leads to life-giving connection with God and others as well as to a richer understanding of yourself.“This book is worth thousands of dollars of counseling.”—Jonathan Pokluda, bestselling author and host of the Becoming Something podcastHow often have you heard, “Don’t let your emotions get the best of you”? But what if instead of ignoring our feelings, we noticed them, named them, and let God use them to draw us closer to Himself and others?Many of us need to unlearn damaging messages about our emotions. We’ve been taught, for example, that emotions are untrustworthy, when, in fact, God can use them to help us see where we need His healing.In Untangle Your Emotions, Jennie Allen uses scientific research, biblical insight, and her own story to help you● exchange stuffing, dismissing, or minimizing your emotions for a five-step process to know what you feel and what to do about it● debunk the myth that feelings are sinful by learning how emotional maturity leads to deeper connection with God and others● live emotionally healthy by applying biblical wisdom and therapeutic research that works whether you self-identify as “emotional” or not● sit with feelings that are confusing and painful by discovering the depth of God’s love and compassion for youBook: Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It by Jennie AllenSPECIAL 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 with TranscriptLeave a voicemail with your question or comment!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!
(00:02) - Introduction
(03:43) - Discussing Emotional Control
(13:59) - Understanding Emotional Neurons
(19:19) - The Importance of Sadness
(24:40) - The Impact of the Anything Prayer
(28:35) - Introducing "Untangle Your Emotions"
(30:42) - Opening Prayer with Jenny Allen
(31:36) - Jenny's Journey to Understanding Emotions
(33:45) - Christian Perception of Emotions
(35:34) - God's Emotions in Creation
(42:25) - Emotional Awareness and Connection
(45:55) - Finding Comfort in God's Compassion
(49:25) - Embracing and Expressing Emotions
(52:57) - Unpacking Past Emotions for Healing
(58:48) - Embracing Emotions for Connection
(01:03:25) - The Intersection of Faith and Emotion
(01:08:09) - Finding God's Comfort in Sadness
(01:12:37) - Understanding and Untangling Emotions
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Feb 14, 2024 • 19min
Valentine's Day, Lent, and Particle Physics? (Wildcard Wednesday)
What do Valentine's Day, Particle Physics, and Lent Have to Do With Each Other?Check out today's Wildcard Wednesday episode to find out!Be sure to follow The Faith Filled Therapist on Instagram!Check out my friend Jon Swanson's new podcast, Finding Words in Hard Times!Scripture: I Corinthians 13, I John 4:18Music by Brandon Heath(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Remember the ABIDE prayer/meditation practice:Level I (Hearing):ApproachBreatheInviteDependExperienceLevel II (Self-Brain Surgery Practice):AssessBelieveIncisionDeepenExpectDon'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:
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!
(00:03) - Introducing Valentine's Day and the Start of Lent
(00:53) - Linking Valentine's Day, Lent, and Hope for Redemption
(01:44) - Welcome to Self-Brain Surgery School
(02:17) - Explaining the concept of particle accelerators
(03:00) - Practical applications of particle accelerators in everyday life
(04:27) - Colliding science and faith: unlocking the energy within us
(08:41) - Focusing on how we want to be and transforming our minds
(09:24) - Oxytocin and cortisol: the connection between love and fear
(11:21) - The power of perfect love in casting out fear
(12:10) - Lent: Smashing Fear with Perfect Love
(16:28) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - Recovery Plan
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Feb 12, 2024 • 29min
Four Ways to Operate Your Brain: Which One is Best? (Part I)
It's Mind Change Monday!You spend your entire life performing self-brain surgery, whether you do it intentionally or not. This is the biggest single realization of my life, and it should produce a desire in us to make sure we're competent and effective as self-brain surgeons. Because your mind is operating on your brain every moment of your life, either passively or actively.What you're doing, you're getting better at. So do you want to be getting better at using your mind and brain the way God designed them, or letting other things (past traumas, tragedies, other people, circumstances, or simply thought negligence) direct the way your brain is formed? Today, we're going to look at the four different ways we can operate our brains, and which one we should be trying to master. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5 (take captive), Romans 12:2 (transform), Ephesians 4:13-19 (Gentile mind), I Corinthians 2:16 (Mind of Christ), Philippians 4:6-8 Remember the ABIDE prayer/meditation practice:Level I (Hearing):ApproachBreatheInviteDependExperienceLevel II (Self-Brain Surgery Practice):AssessBelieveIncisionDeepenExpectDon'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:
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!
(00:09) - Mind Change Monday: Four ways to operate your brain
(01:30) - Mind Change Monday: Changing Our Minds and Changing Our Lives
(04:06) - Four Different Ways to Operate Your Brain
(10:02) - Troubleshooting with Verizon's tech expert
(13:58) - The different levels of expertise in technology repair
(16:21) - Taking control of shaping our own brains through self-brain surgery
(19:30) - Becoming a Master Operator of Your Own Mind
(21:15) - Four Ways to Know and Operate Systems in the World
(25:53) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book
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Feb 10, 2024 • 22min
When You Don't Know What to Do (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)
Embrace uncertainty, combine neuroscience and faith, find gratitude in dark moments, seek true things, and promote worship and resources.

Feb 9, 2024 • 17min
Pay Attention to the Tears (Frontal Lobe Friday)
It's Frontal Lobe Friday!A few final thoughts (for now) about suffering, self-directed neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and telling ourselves better (and truer) stories). (Be sure to check out part 1 of this talk, on the Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast earlier from yesterday!)SPECIAL 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 with TranscriptLeave 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!
(00:02) - Introducing Frontal Lobe Friday and Epigenetics
(00:41) - Using Selective Attention and Neuroplasticity to Change Our Lives
(01:31) - Welcome to Self-Brain Surgery School, Let's Begin
(02:03) - Paying Attention to Tears and Emotions
(02:44) - Feelings are Important, but not Always True
(06:38) - The Impact of Generational Trauma and Epigenetics
(07:20) - Stimulating Neuronal Activation and Growth for Brain Rewiring
(09:21) - Overcoming Suffering and Wiring Our Brain for Resilience
(10:00) - You Can Change Your Brain and Rewrite Your Story
(11:18) - Contemplation to Action: Becoming Self-Brain Surgeons
(12:18) - Expecting a Good Outcome: Applying Techniques and Prayer
(13:17) - Changing Our Minds, Changing Our Lives
(14:12) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - Recovering from Trauma
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