
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

Sep 23, 2024 • 40min
What Self-Brain Surgery Can Do For You (Mind Change Monday) S11E44
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 4Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, what Self-Brain Surgery is doing for you!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Sep 17, 2024 • 24min
How You See the World Matters (Mind Change Monday)
It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a quick thought on the difference between viewing the world from the left side of your brain versus the right, and the better path of integrating the two.Leave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Sep 9, 2024 • 50min
How Self-Brain Surgeons Learn New Operations
Uncover the art of self-brain surgery and how it mirrors surgical training. Learn why knowing diverse methods is crucial for personal growth and safety. Explore the balance between secular and Christian views on justice and mercy in therapy. Discover four transformative mind management approaches that emphasize a meaningful mindset and spirituality. Finally, delve into how scientific principles can propel you toward significant happiness through proactive life changes!

Sep 2, 2024 • 51min
Not Just My Brain: Mind Change Monday
It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a talk about whether we're stuck with our feelings, diagnoses, or past traumas, or not. Am I just a skin sack of neurons? Or I am I fearfully and wonderfully made? What if we actually have a tremendous amount of control over these things? The good news is, we do! How we think changes how we live, even if we've been through TBI, TMT, or any other type of problem. No diagnosis is more powerful than the incredible smashing together of your brain, mind, and spirit. Why? Because you have a Great Physician, my friend.Scripture: II Timothy 1:7Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon DirckxAre you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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, 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!
(00:00) - Welcome to September
(01:05) - One Decision a Day
(03:34) - Podcast Relaunch Plans
(05:44) - Special Episode with Max Lucado
(07:20) - Live Training Announcement
(09:30) - The School of Self-Brain Surgery
(09:46) - Exploring Brain and Identity
(13:43) - Understanding Trauma and Healing
(15:01) - The Next Book on Healing
(26:05) - The Myth of Genetic Determinism
(30:51) - Am I Just My Brain?
(35:45) - The Power of Thought
(36:54) - Seeking Professional Help
(46:31) - Finding Hope and Change
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Aug 31, 2024 • 24min
What Happens After All-In? (All-In August #31)
It's All-In August!We've made it to day 31 of All-In August! The question now is, what next?Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson and Hope Is the First Dose by meScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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!)
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.
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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!
(00:00) - Introduction to All in August
(01:37) - The Power of Change
(04:12) - Different Approaches to Change
(05:44) - What Happens Next?
(07:14) - The 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery
(12:03) - Recognizing Generational Patterns
(13:34) - The Impact of Thoughts
(14:22) - Making Commitments for Change
(16:43) - Going All In
(18:58) - Looking Forward: Day 32 and Beyond
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Aug 30, 2024 • 22min
Approaches Have Consequences, Part 3: All-In August #30
It's All-In August!Approaches have consequences, part 3.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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):
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!
(00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(02:30) - The All-In Approach
(05:16) - Scientific Paths to Understanding
(07:04) - Science and Faith Intertwined
(08:57) - Discovering More to the Story
(11:47) - The Jealousy of God
(13:17) - Consequences of a New Approach
(16:16) - Embracing the All-In Journey
(17:18) - Wrap-Up and Future Directions
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Aug 29, 2024 • 33min
Approaches Have Consequences, Part 2: All-In August #29
It's All-In August!Approaches have consequences, part 2.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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):
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!
(00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(02:31) - The Commitment to Change
(04:47) - Understanding Life Approaches
(09:13) - The Nothing Can Help Me Approach
(11:55) - The Maybe Something Can Help Me Approach
(20:45) - The Scientific Method in Life
(27:29) - Conclusion and Next Steps
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Aug 28, 2024 • 17min
Getting Hammered: All-In August #28
It's All-In August!A Story from my book Hope Is the First Dose about how to see your life again after trauma or tragedy.If all you can see is The Massive Thing that happened to you, you’ll never be able to see all the other things that are still beautiful. Here’s how to change that. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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):
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!
(00:00) - Introduction to Wildcard Wednesday
(01:36) - The Importance of Preparation
(04:25) - Understanding Resilience
(07:38) - Anthony Walker's Story Begins
(10:50) - The Message of Hope
(13:15) - Conclusion and Call to Action
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Aug 27, 2024 • 30min
Elisha Was All-In (Tuesdays with Tata): All-In August #27
It's Tuesdays with Tata!This week, Tata shares how Elisha from the Old Testament went all in, and what we can learn from his amazing story.Textooks for All-In August:All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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):
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!
(00:00) - Welcome Back to Tuesdays with Tata
(01:04) - Elisha's All-In Decision
(03:54) - The Cost of Commitment
(07:05) - Real World Examples of Going All In
(11:04) - Learning to Rest and Balance
(15:58) - The Power of Trusting God
(21:21) - Bold Moves and Faith
(26:48) - Start Your Journey Today
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Aug 26, 2024 • 24min
Approaches Have Consequences Part 1: All-In August #26
It's All-In August!Approaches have consequences, part 1. Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark BattersonScripture for the Month: II Corinthians 5:14-17, Luke 9:23-25, Galatians 5:22-23, I Corinthians 2:16 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In!Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. 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):
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!
(00:00) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
(05:34) - Consequences of Our Choices
(11:25) - Overcoming Cynicism and Hopelessness
(14:47) - Understanding Purpose in Life
(20:05) - The Role of Science and Faith
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