

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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Jan 3, 2024 • 20min
You Can Change Your Mind
If you're struggling to believe that you can get your thoughts under control, take heart!Here's a look at what scripture and neuroscience have to say about the fact that you CAN change your mind. See transcript for scripture references. You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:16) - Wild Card Wednesday: Addressing How to Make Real Changes
(01:10) - Understanding the Struggle: Feeling Impossible to Change
(02:33) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Are You Ready to Change Your Life?
(03:21) - Living in a Place That's Not Good and Acceptable
(04:09) - Choosing to Believe God's Words Over Negative Thoughts
(05:21) - Transforming Your Mind by Rejecting Negative Mindsets
(11:51) - God's Work in You According to Philippians 2:13
(12:51) - Overcoming Anxiety through Prayer and Thankfulness
(14:30) - Choosing Thoughts that Bring Peace and Freedom from Anxiety
(17:04) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book and podcast sponsorship
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Jan 2, 2024 • 28min
An Operation for Fear and Restlessness
Here's a Self-Brain Surgery Operation for FearUsing the concept of the Faraday Cage, scientifically proven techniques for brain relaxation, and the God-given ability to engage selective attention and trade one thought for another, we can reliably learn to take our anxieties and fears and put them in God's hands. This will help you rest, sleep better, and even manage your days with more resilience. This is a self-brain surgery operation that will quickly help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier. Scripture: Psalm 23, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 22:22You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery School
(01:12) - Operation: Putting Fear in a Cage
(02:36) - Five ways to support the podcast and its mission
(03:58) - Becoming a paid subscriber and supporting the podcast financially
(11:12) - Operation: Self-Brain Surgery for Relaxation and Resilience
(12:16) - Praying Without Ceasing and Giving Thanks
(13:30) - Switching from Beta to Alpha for a Relaxed State
(17:42) - Using a Faraday bag to manage anxious thoughts
(20:33) - Finding relaxation by entrusting worries to God
(24:47) - Introduction and Book Promotion
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Jan 1, 2024 • 20min
New Year, New Brain
It's a Brand New Year!Here's a few thoughts on where we're going for 2024, a response to a listener question, and a blessing for you!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - Welcome to Mind Change Monday, January 1st, 2024
(01:37) - Introduction and Gratitude for Listeners
(03:15) - The Impact of Thoughts on Brain Structure and Neurotransmitter Production
(10:14) - Seeking Favor and Change for a New Year
(11:14) - Embracing the New and Leaving the Past Behind
(12:11) - Training in Truth and Walking in Freedom
(17:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"
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Dec 31, 2023 • 51min
Final Prescription for 2023
I have one more prescription for you this year!Here's a talk about the best thing you can add to your life if you want to see real change in 2024.Scripture: Psalm 34 Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - Setting the Stage for a Fresh Start
(02:13) - Changing Lives through Self-Brain Surgery School
(03:00) - Introduction and Shout-outs
(05:03) - Grateful for Book Requests and Sharing an Email from Vicki
(07:47) - Connecting through struggles and collective prayer
(17:34) - Emotional Freedom Techniques and Stress Biochemistry Research
(27:27) - Managing Stress and Anxiety for Better Health Outcomes
(28:56) - Time as a Nonlinear Concept in Quantum Physics
(37:37) - The Challenges of War and Survival
(48:34) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - Recovery Plan
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Dec 30, 2023 • 51min
Is God Real? with Lee Strobel
It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Lee Stobel is a New York Times bestselling author, pastor, journalist, and apologist. Join me for an incredible conversation with Lee about his new book, Is God Real?, which is one of my Top 10 Books of 2023, and I think one of the most important books I've ever read. If you or someone you love is wondering about the biggest question there is, then check out this interview!Book Mentioned: Is God Real? by Lee StrobelVideo coming soon on my YouTube channel!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:01) - Investigating the Question: Is God Real?
(02:56) - Introduction and Prayer for the Podcast
(05:15) - Investigating the Evidence for Christianity and Conversion
(08:07) - Motivation behind Writing "Is God Real?"
(10:20) - Running a Half Marathon and Reflecting on Suffering
(13:00) - The fine-tuning of the universe points to a supernatural creator.
(17:31) - Information in cells implies an intelligent creator.
(20:34) - Jesus appearing in dreams in the Middle East
(27:26) - Confirmation of God's existence and the Christian God
(35:38) - Comforting Others in Times of Suffering
(39:11) - Addressing the Process of Deconstructing Faith
(40:15) - Motivations for Deconstructing Faith
(43:11) - Praying the Skeptic's Prayer
(47:51) - Enter to Win: Send Your Mailing Address and Zip Code
(48:31) - Introduction and Book Promotion
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Dec 29, 2023 • 37min
Do We Observe, or Create Our Reality? (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)
Explore the transformative power of 'new thing November' combining neuroscience and faith. Learn about the influence of observation on reality and how it shapes our thoughts and experiences. Discover the connection between quantum physics, technology, and personal transformation. Embrace change and hope with biblical guidance to overcome trauma and tragedy.

Dec 29, 2023 • 44min
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop (Frontal Lobe Friday)
It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Do you spend your life waiting for disaster to strike, or being stuck in a thought loop about your past traumas, tragedies, or other massive things? It's time to use your frontal lobes, quantum physics, and faith to break those imprisoning thoughts and find freedom! Books Mentioned: Waking Up to the Goodness of God by Susie Larson, Is God Real? by Lee Strobel, and The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey SchwartzScriptures mentioned: Philippians 4:12-13, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 37:4, Romans 12:3 You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - Frontal Lobe Friday: The Power of Selective Attention
(03:06) - The Quantum Zeno Effect: Understanding How Our Minds Work
(05:31) - Transforming Minds and Becoming Healthier
(05:54) - Book signing mishap and meeting Peyton and Ellen Criswell
(08:06) - Listener email about changing potential and skills
(13:22) - Delighting in the Lord and His desires for your life
(15:03) - God-given talent and pursuing one's calling
(21:59) - Finding solace in prayer and helping others in need
(25:21) - Trusting God and seeking truth over comfort
(30:04) - Embracing Hardship and Trusting in God's Goodness
(35:08) - Choosing to Define Our Reality and Influence Our Circumstances
(38:38) - The Importance of What We Think About God
(40:20) - Self-Brain Surgery: Taking Control of Your Frontal Lobes
(41:07) - Worship Resources Available at TommyWalkerMinistries.org
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Dec 28, 2023 • 36min
The Brain You Have, The Brain You Want
Trauma and Tragedy Tell Us Lies.Those lies can make you believe that you’re always going to feel what you’re feeling, and that it can’t ever change. You’ll believe that how you respond to pain is “just how I am,” but I have good news for you, my friend: you are NOT STUCK with the brain you have. Here’s a great talk about directed neuroplasticity, transforming our minds, and how to find hope. Books Mentioned: Disruptive Thinking by TD Jakes, The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz, and Hope Is the First Dose by ME!Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - Introducing the challenges of the day
(02:30) - Emphasizing the ability to change your thinking and your life
(04:27) - Importance of Changing the Way We Think
(05:56) - Hope is the First Dose: Intimate and Vulnerable Story
(08:08) - You Can Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind
(10:40) - Emotional Book Launch and the Process of Writing
(13:20) - The Editing Process: From Acquiring Editor to Proofreaders
(16:10) - Importance of Proofreaders: Tailoring the Book for Different Readers
(21:37) - Introducing Jeffrey Schwartz and his work on OCD
(23:04) - The belief that we are stuck with our genes
(26:54) - T.D. Jakes' powerful line: "We die looking like our decisions"
(28:19) - Transformation through renewing the mind and changing thoughts
(30:00) - Choosing to die looking like positive decisions
(32:53) - Embracing radical changes for a transformative life
(33:30) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - A Treatment Plan for Recovery
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Dec 27, 2023 • 35min
Making the Hard Decisions (so they're not made for you)
A Good Talk About Being Stuck, and How to Help Your Brain Help YOU!As we close out 2023, let's make some decisions together about how 2024 can be the year we finally break through.This episode gives a good overview of the neuroscience of how making hard decisions helps us become more resilient, and overcome any challenges we face. Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43, Hebrews 12Book mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie GraceYou can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - The Holiday Break and Travel Adventures
(01:52) - Driving Through a Tremendous Blizzard
(03:25) - Grateful to Be Home and Busy Days Ahead
(06:45) - Changing Your Mind for Life Transformation
(07:33) - Introduction to the Power of Directed Thinking
(09:43) - The Automated Negative Process in the Brain
(10:30) - The Power of Rewiring Your Cells
(12:07) - Making a Lasting Change and New Year's Resolutions
(16:32) - Making the Decision to Change and Setting Boundaries
(18:01) - Putting Skin in the Game, Seeking Witnesses
(22:14) - The Challenge of Making Changes in Automated Lives
(28:47) - Removing Alcohol for Improved Mental Health
(31:35) - Embracing God's Plan for the New Year
(32:25) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book
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Dec 23, 2023 • 31min
The Gift of Self-Respect (Self-Brain Surgery Saturday)
It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Want to give yourself a great Christmas present?Learning to respect yourself is one of the secrets to being hopeful and solid no matter what you're going through. This episode helps us shed labels, shake off difficulties in our past, and get ready for a bright future. Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )(Adapted from Season 6, Episode 102)You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!
(00:02) - A Christmas Present: Learning How to Respect Yourself Again
(01:53) - The Best Gift: Self-Respect
(04:17) - The Importance of Recognition and Respect
(09:11) - Two Friends with Different Perspectives on their Past
(12:48) - New Year's Resolution: Embrace Promises for 2020
(14:05) - Embrace Your Past as a Teacher, Not a Label
(20:34) - The Importance of Vulnerability and Self-Respect
(23:41) - Embracing Intrinsic Value and Having Faith in the Future
(28:46) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book
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