The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren sits down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober. Christy recounts her transformative journey through grief, addiction, and healing, offering listeners a raw and hopeful narrative. After the loss of her mother, Christy turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which led her to a turning point in 2020. She shares her insights into the societal pressures around drinking, the neuroscience of addiction, and the importance of addressing the root causes of alcohol dependency. Christy introduces her "40-Day Alcohol Fast," a grace-filled, judgment-free approach to exploring sobriety, and emphasizes the transformative power of faith in the recovery process. The conversation delves into challenges like social pressures, marriage dynamics, and the "friendship shuffle" that often accompanies sobriety. Christy’s message is one of hope, encouraging listeners to find authentic joy and connection beyond alcohol. Click here for the transcript! (Computer transcripts are not perfect) Key Themes: Grief and Addiction: Christy shares how the loss of her mother deepened her reliance on alcohol and catalyzed her recovery journey. Neuroscience of Addiction: Understanding the brain's relationship to habits and how alcohol affects stress, dopamine, and mental health. The "Friendship Shuffle": How sobriety reshaped Christy’s relationships, moving her toward deeper connections. The 40-Day Alcohol Fast: A self-discovery tool for exploring the role of alcohol in life without judgment or fear of failure. Faith and Recovery: Finding renewal in faith and transforming grief through intentional self-reflection and sobriety. Resources Mentioned: But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast with Christy Osborne and Meade Shirley Click here for a transcript of this episode! (Remember that computer-generated transcripts are not perfect) Christy's website Get Christy's new book, Love Life Sober now! Chapters: 0:03 - Introduction to Christy Osborne 1:19 - Christy’s Journey to Sobriety 5:45 - The Impact of Grief 8:27 - Recognizing the Problem 12:11 - The Power of Self-Discovery 14:00 - Social Pressures and Friendships 17:03 - Marriage and Alcohol 18:55 - Coping with Pain 22:34 - The 40-Day Alcohol Fast 26:04 - The Transformation Journey 29:14 - Coaching and Community 32:00 - Final Thoughts and Resources Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intersection of gratitude, grief, and the challenges of the holiday season. Reflecting on personal losses, including the passing of his son and mother-in-law, he introduces the "Loss to Legacy Shift"—a self-brain surgery operation that transforms grief into purpose by focusing on the lasting impact of loved ones. Dr. Warren highlights the neuroscience-backed benefits of gratitude and the Abide Process, a prayer and meditation method that increases emotional resilience and facilitates healing. He discusses family dynamics during the holidays, offering strategies grounded in neuroscience, such as leveraging mirror neurons and limbic resonance, to foster better interactions. The episode also revisits the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, equipping listeners with practical tools to shift mindsets and reframe negative cycles. As Thanksgiving approaches, Dr. Warren encourages a focus on gratitude and hope, reminding listeners that while loss is a part of life, so is the potential for joy and meaningful connection. Click here for a transcript of this episode! (Remember that computer-generated transcripts are not perfect) Chapters 0:05 Thanksgiving Gratitude 3:15 Holiday Stress Management 7:55 Finding Hope After Loss 12:13 The Loss to Legacy Shift 16:10 Shifting Your Perspective 22:33 Mind Control and Healing 28:15 The Abide Process 37:09 Preparing for Family Dynamics 47:59 Empowering Family Interactions 57:45 The Power of Gratitude Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Mark Batterson, a pastor and bestselling author, discussing his new book, "A Million Little Miracles." The conversation centers on recognizing the everyday miracles often overlooked in modern life, emphasizing gratitude and the importance of finding hope in tumultuous times, especially during a presidential election year. Batterson blends themes of faith with personal anecdotes, highlighting how life's challenges can deepen appreciation for both small victories and the divine. They explore the relationship between faith and science and the significance of community in acknowledging miracles. The episode encourages listeners to celebrate the ordinary moments that embody miraculous design, concluding with a heartfelt prayer and a strong endorsement of Batterson's work. Click here to download the transcript Check out Mark's new book, A Million Little Miracles Chapters 0:05 Introduction to Mark Batterson 2:15 The Power of Prayer 4:45 The Journey of Writing 7:11 The Significance of Everyday Miracles 10:30 Understanding Conception 13:34 Science and Faith 17:12 What's Really Happening? 18:31 Finding Hope in Hardship 22:41 The Bigger Picture 25:41 Nostalgia for God 28:41 Closing Thoughts and Prayer Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this episode, I discuss generational trauma with Gina Birkemeier, a licensed counselor and author of Generations Deep. We explore her journey from adoption to becoming a therapist and the insights she gained about inherited emotional dysfunction. Gina teaches us to cultivate resilience, highlighting the interplay between neuroscience and spiritual beliefs. We also talk about the importance of seeking mental health support and building a strong community for healing. Listeners will discover practical tools from Gina's workbook that aid in breaking free from inherited dysfunction, empowering them to reclaim their narratives and initiate positive change in their lives and families. Click here to download the transcript (Note: Computer-generated transcripts are not perfect. The AI completely mangled Gina's last name!) Announcement: The School of Self-Brain Surgery™ is coming soon! If you want to go deep into changing your mind and your life through the power of neuroscience + faith, these five, one-hour livestream training sessions will help you get it done. Enrollment will be limited, and The School will fill up fast. Click here to be notified by email when The School is ready for enrollment! Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet! Click here for a transcript of this episode! Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery 3:19 Jamie's Story and Resilience 4:20 Introducing Gina Berkmeyer 6:06 Gina's Journey to Therapy 9:50 The Line in the Sand Moment 11:22 Integrating Faith and Healing 14:46 Generational Curses Explained 17:19 The Good News of Healing 20:03 The Role of a Therapist 26:53 Knowing When to Seek Help 30:23 Insights from Gina's Book 32:52 A Word for Those in Grief 35:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

This conversation will help you find healing and power in the sacred space of prayer. Be ready to take notes, shed tears, and renew your hope as New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp gives us a masterclass on neuroscience, theology, and a deep dive into overcoming trauma, tragedy, and all the places where life can hurt. We discuss Ann's new prayer journals, Sacred Prayer and Gifts and Gratitudes, and Ann gives us a new way to think about how prayer affects our brains. Click here for the transcript of this episode (note: computer-generated transcripts are not perfect). Ann's bio Ann Voskamp is wife of one good farmer, mama to a seven exuberant kids, and author of the four New York Times Bestsellers, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, a New York Times 67 week bestseller which has sold more than 1.5 million copies, and is translated into more than 20 languages. Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today, and a partner with Compassion International as a global advocate for needy children, Ann's a regular loser of library books, usually has a sink full of soaking pots, sees empty laundry baskets rarer than a blue moon, and believes that the sky and fresh mercy over the farm is large and all is grace. Her blog, one of the Top 10 Christian blogs on the web, has become a daily well for the weary and soul-thirsty. Chapters 0:12 Introduction to Sacred Conversations 1:59 The Importance of Prayer 7:31 Journey from Brokenness to Healing 14:11 Understanding Transactional vs. Covenant Relationships 21:33 Wrestling with God in Times of Loss 32:52 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer 41:46 The Sacred Prayer Acrostic 49:06 Finding Peace in Grief Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this episode, we revisit the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, connecting them to scripture for a blend of spiritual and practical self-care. Emphasizing the importance of renewing our minds through Ephesians 4, we discuss how our thoughts and choices shape our mental health. Click here to download the transcript Click here to download the Ten Commandments with scripture references Chapters 0:04 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery 1:15 Ten Commandments Overview 2:42 Ephesians Chapter 4 Unpacked 6:06 The Nature of the Battle 12:31 Understanding Automatic Thoughts 19:56 Renewing Your Mind 24:23 The Ten Commandments Revisited 25:46 Commandment One to Three 28:18 Commandment Four to Six 32:08 Commandment Seven to Nine 42:52 Commandment Ten and Conclusion 48:58 Upcoming Guests and Closing Thoughts Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this episode, I discuss practical steps for self-brain surgery™, focusing on the importance of documentation in understanding mental health. We explore the SOAP note method for tracking thoughts and concerns, and introduce two key techniques: the thought biopsy to examine negative thinking, and the whole system scan for comprehensive self-assessment through mindfulness. I emphasize the need to align subjective feelings with objective reality to foster a proactive mindset. Listeners are encouraged to use accompanying worksheets for reflection and documentation, as consistent practice can lead to meaningful transformation in mental well-being. Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet! Click here for a transcript of this episode! Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery™ 3:36 Documenting Your Progress 5:36 The Chief Complaint 9:50 Understanding Subjective Experience 14:04 The Objective Assessment 22:02 Formulating the Assessment 23:39 Creating a Plan 27:33 The Importance of Documentation 45:36 The Whole System Scan 54:49 Conclusion and Next Steps Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery Podcast, I discuss the second half of the 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, providing you with essential principles to enhance your mental health and personal growth. Building on the previous episode, I summarize the initial commandments and delve into actionable strategies to help you navigate life more effectively. I explore the importance of simplifying challenges in commandment six and emphasize the effects of generational patterns in commandment seven. We then discuss the significance of caring for your brain in commandment eight, linking physical health and cognitive function. Commandment nine reinforces the idea that practice improves our outcomes, while commandment ten highlights the power of thoughts in shaping our reality. This episode empowers you with the tools to cultivate a healthier mental landscape, integrating clinical insights with spiritual growth, and inviting you on a transformative journey towards intentional living. Announcement: The School of Self-Brain Surgery™ is coming soon! If you want to go deep into changing your mind and your life through the power of neuroscience + faith, these five, one-hour livestream training sessions will help you get it done. Enrollment will be limited, and The School will fill up fast. Click here to be notified by email when The School is ready for enrollment! Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet! Click here for a transcript of this episode! Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery 3:05 Upcoming Events and Opportunities 3:50 Second Five Commandments Unveiled 11:51 School of Self-Brain Surgery Announcement 13:40 The Seventh Commandment Explained 20:23 Breaking Generational Issues 26:09 The Eighth Commandment: Loving Your Brain 28:33 Preparing for the Ninth and Tenth Commandments 28:46 The Ninth Commandment: Getting Better 37:56 The Tenth Commandment: Thoughts Become Things 39:11 Conclusion and Next Steps Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this episode, I introduce the first five of the Ten Commandments of self-brain surgery, which guide mental and emotional wellness. I emphasize the importance of rejecting self-destructive behaviors, understanding feelings as chemical events, questioning negative automatic thoughts, recognizing the brain's capacity for healing, and focusing on future possibilities over immediate discomfort. Practical applications are provided to encourage self-reflection and conscious thought alterations. The next episode will explore the remaining five commandments, continuing the journey toward personal fulfillment. Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet! Click here for a transcript of this episode! Chapters 0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery Podcast 1:32 The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery 9:25 Understanding Trauma and Recovery 14:33 Shifting Your Mindset 15:39 Getting Unstuck and Achieving Potential 18:12 The First Commandment Explained 28:54 The Second Commandment Explored 30:00 The Third Commandment Uncovered 46:44 The Fourth Commandment Discussed 55:22 The Fifth Commandment Defined 1:01:11 Preview of Next Episode's Commandments Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

In this inaugural episode of Self-Brain Surgery™, renowned neurosurgeon, bestselling author, and high performance expert Dr. Lee Warren discusses the key to transforming your life through self-brain surgery™. This episode introduces the core concept of self-directed neuroplasticity and how to harness the mind’s power to influence and change the brain. By understanding the interplay between your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, habits, and actions, Dr. Warren explains how you can take control of your mental health and well-being. This episode also covers practical tools, biblical insights, and scientific principles to support lasting change. Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet! Chapters 0:00 The Journey of Loss and Healing 1:52 Discovering the Secret 3:06 A New Podcast Begins 3:54 The Secret to Changing Your Mind 9:02 The Philosophy of Reductionism 14:41 Finding Purpose in Suffering 16:48 The Personal Connection 20:43 Hardship and Resilience 22:27 The MRI Revelation 27:27 Thoughts Become Things 37:03 The Mind vs. The Brain 39:01 The Power of Change 39:30 Introducing the School of Self-Brain Surgery 40:41 The Thought Biopsy Technique 48:24 The Next Steps in Self-Brain Surgery Click here for the transcript For comments or questions about this episode, Send a voicemail to Dr. Warren or email contact @drleewarren.com Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram for daily inspiration. Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

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 4 Are 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: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share the podcast 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! If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative! 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!

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: 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!

Surgical Training is Hard, But It's Crucial to Safe Practice Today, a look back at something called a "Surgical Approach," and why knowing multiple approaches is so important. This has everything to do with learning and practicing self-brain surgery too! Surgeons who only know one approach get stuck, and sometimes cannot complete an operation safely. Choosing the right approach makes all the difference, and this episode will help you learn the approaches to your own life and self-brain surgery practice that will help you keep moving forward! 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! (00:01) - Introduction: Self-Brain Surgery Concept (01:27) - Surgical Approaches in Medical Training (02:45) - The Best Approach to Self-Brain Surgery (11:09) - Four Approaches to Self-Brain Surgery (12:37) - Self-Brain Surgery Training and Tools (15:33) - Self-Brain Surgery vs. Therapy Clarification (20:00) - Self-Brain Surgery as a Technique (21:57) - Directing People Towards a Healthy Future (22:24) - The Power of Positive Focus (26:24) - Surgical Approaches and Techniques (31:30) - Multiple Approaches to Mental Health (33:47) - Four Approaches to Mind Management

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 1:7 Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx 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) - 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

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 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson and Hope Is the First Dose by me Scripture 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 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

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 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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

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 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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

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 Batterson Scripture 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

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 Batterson Scripture 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

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 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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

It's All-In August! When Trouble Comes, You Fall to the Level of Your PreparationThat includes the way you view God's role in suffering. Here's a new thought from Job, and a couple of insights that will help you when trauma, tragedy, and other massive things (TMTs) strike.(Adapted and expanded from S9E75 Get a Good Theology Around Suffering)When hard times come, you will be overwhelmed with doubt, fear, and you'll be unsure of what to do next. Unless, that is, you have a good theology in place to answer the inevitable "why" questions. This episode will help you get your head on straight when life hurts.Scripture: Job 23:8-9, Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Psalm 143, Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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 Suffering (06:03) - The Concept of Prehab (08:08) - Bad Theology Around Suffering (17:27) - What Now? (22:12) - David's Struggles with God (28:59) - Searching for Truth in Suffering

It's All-In August!Today is Self-Brain Surgery Saturday. A talk about how we're wired, the importance of changing our minds, and the difference between thermometers and thermostats. We talk mirror neurons, limbic resonance, and how to change your mind! Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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 (02:35) - The Power of Hope (04:23) - Understanding Mirror Neurons (07:11) - Thermometers vs. Thermostats (08:55) - The Responsibility of a Thermostat (15:14) - Neuroscience Meets Faith (16:27) - Operations for Self-Improvement (22:41) - Transforming Your Mind (25:21) - Conclusion: Start Your Journey Today

It's All-In August! A few thoughts on squaring up to the truth. Scriptures mentioned today: John 10:9-10, John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14 Books mentioned: Is God Real? by Lee Strobel and Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - All In August Begins (03:20) - Approach Drift Explained (05:15) - Listener's Email Insights (07:04) - The Way, The Truth, The Life (14:00) - Understanding the Story of Babel (24:55) - Finding Hope Amidst Hardship (27:31) - Abundant Life Through Jesus

It's Theology Thursday! (Note: This is a throwback episode, but it's perfect for All-In August!)Today, I'll give you a tool to help you document your self-brain surgery progress every day, which will help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier in your life! SOAP stands for subjective, objective, assessment, and plan. Scripture: Romans 12:3, I Peter 5:7 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, 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 (02:07) - Making Rounds on Our Lives (03:46) - Learning the SOAP Note Tool (05:40) - Understanding Subjective and Objective (08:12) - Shifting Perspectives (14:28) - Eliminating Relativism in Thinking (19:41) - Embracing Duality in Emotions (26:09) - Navigating Forward in Life (28:40) - Becoming a Wise Self-Brain Surgeon

It's All-In August!When life makes your situation seem impossible, you have to have a strategy ready. Here it is. Self-brain surgery tip #4: The more you think about something, the more easily it returns to your mind in the future. Synapses that fire together, wire together. This is why negative thinking is so harmful: it automates negativity in your brain. Change it to something positive! A few thoughts on generational family issues, neuroscience, and the power of Jesus to break chains. Scriptures Mentioned Isaiah 55:11 Deuteronomy 7:9 Numbers 14:18 Exodus 34:7 Ezekiel 18:20 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - All In August (05:59) - Break Those Chains (12:26) - Generational Patterns (15:02) - Power of Positivity

It's Tuesdays with Tata!This week, Tata shares how Esther from the Old Testament went all in, and what we can learn from her 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 Batterson Scripture 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 (01:41) - Grief and Healing (03:06) - The Story of Esther (07:00) - Esther's Courage (10:25) - Esther's Bold Request (15:12) - The Call to Action (19:36) - The Power of Going All In (21:41) - Embracing the Moment

Dr. Amber Gordon Went All-In This is an inspiring conversation with my friend Dr. Amber Gordon. She's accomplished something only a few hundred people in America have done. And now she's facing a major challenge. Listen in to learn her story, and be encouraged to go all in with faith, family, and taking the fight to the things that challenge us. Follow Dr. Gordon on Instagram for daily inspiration! Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction to Amber Gordon (01:37) - The Journey Begins (06:43) - Overcoming Challenges in Neurosurgery (12:15) - Balancing Family and Medicine (14:28) - The Role of Faith (16:58) - Embracing Social Media (20:07) - A Life-Changing Diagnosis (25:38) - Facing Cancer with Strength (31:19) - Embracing the "Why Not Me?" (37:29) - A Global Community of Support

What Does An All-In Life Look Like? Today, a Sunday reflection on where we stand with our decisions to go All-In, and some thoughts on our internal structure. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Reflection on Internal Structure (04:29) - The Neurosurgeon's Perspective (10:50) - The Story of Buster Douglas (16:03) - Goals vs. Systems (21:00) - Building Resilience for Life's Challenges (26:38) - The Importance of Internal Structure (30:09) - Hope and Perseverance in Change

Self-Brain Surgery Saturday: The Thought Biopsy Today, a powerful tool to help you gain control of harmful thinking. You can download a free worksheet to help you with the thought biopsy by clicking here. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (01:41) - The Power of the Thought Biopsy (02:37) - Going All In Together (03:28) - Understanding the Thought Biopsy (14:00) - Neurosurgery Insights and Mind Control (15:52) - The Importance of Diverse Perspectives (24:20) - Steps to Conducting a Thought Biopsy (34:41) - Transforming Your Life Through Mind Change

It's Frontal Lobe Friday! Today, a rundown of The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery. Since we're halfway through the month, I wanted to make sure all the new listeners (and the old ones!) are up to speed on our foundational principles for changing our minds and changing our lives through the power of self-brain surgery. The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery —I 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 automatic thoughts are untrue. —I must believe that I am NOT just my brain. —I must love tomorrow more than I hate how I feel right now. —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 believe that it is designed to change —I must believe that I’m getting better at what I’m doing. —I must understand that thoughts become things. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (06:39) - The Concept of Self-Brain Surgery (14:04) - The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (17:13) - Commandment One: Refuse Your Own Demise (18:13) - Commandment Two: Feelings Are Not Facts (20:05) - Commandment Three: Automatic Thoughts Are Untrue (22:10) - Commandment Four: You Are Not Just Your Brain (23:19) - Commandment Five: Love Tomorrow More (25:43) - Commandment Six: Stop Overcomplicating Life (26:49) - Commandment Seven: Break Generational Cycles (29:14) - Commandment Eight: Love Your Brain (29:53) - Commandment Nine: Believe in Improvement (30:37) - Commandment Ten: Thoughts Become Things (31:24) - Conclusion and Call to Action

What Happens When Life Launches You Out of the Path You Thought You Were On? Here's a talk about those unexpected events that change our lives dramatically and unexpectedly, those "massive things," as we call them. I believe that how you survive and learn to live again depends on the quality of your theology. Scripture for today: Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 16:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:18, II Timothy 1:7 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - All In August (04:06) - Ejection Seat Theology (05:26) - The Theology of Suffering (13:07) - Understanding Our Response to Massive Things (18:29) - The Only Way to Hope (25:07) - Changing Your Mind, Changing Your Life

It's All-In August! Today, a look at brain imaging, neuroscience, and scripture around the ways in which major loss can make us feel stuck. Here’s the science, and what to do about it! This episode has a video and video transcript available! Click here to watch. Scripture: Lamentations 3 Jesus Calling Podcast While We’re Waiting Podcast This Naked Mind Podcast Science: This amazing article. Book mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (04:52) - The Importance of Getting Unstuck (10:42) - Understanding Complex Grief (14:04) - The Neuroscience of Grief (20:29) - Exploring Yearning and Grief (26:59) - Shifting Your Mindset (31:58) - Finding Hope in Movement (38:15) - The Role of Self-Focus in Grief (44:24) - Moving Forward with Purpose (46:31) - Conclusion and Call to Action

It's All-In August! Here are a few thoughts about revision surgery, and how it relates to going all-in. Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20 Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction (01:05) - Revision Surgery (04:05) - Self-Brain Surgery Trick (06:00) - Finding Normalcy (08:08) - The Path Forward

It's All-In August! Knowing why you're here gives you enormous power to face any challenge. Here's how to figure it out. Scriptures: Colossians 3:17, 23, Acts 17:26-27, II Timothy 1:9 Great devotional on purpose from first15.org Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Purpose and Resilience (03:00) - Neuroscience and Purpose Align (07:33) - God's Purpose for Your Life (10:56) - God's Purpose and Grace (14:52) - Seeking Purpose Beyond Self (16:57) - Choosing Purpose Over Comfort (20:03) - Living with Purpose and Gratitude (22:09) - Discovering Your True Purpose

It's All-In August! A reminder that no matter how hard it feels to go all-in, you're never alone. If you want some music to use to help you remember this, check out Never Once by Matt Redman. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Encouragement for the Journey (00:56) - Copyrighted Music Dilemma (02:57) - Community and Support (04:29) - Overcoming Hurdles and Obstacles (08:29) - Finding Strength in Adversity (11:46) - The Power of Hope in Struggles (16:41) - Memory and Movement for Hope (19:28) - Endurance and Trials (21:32) - Finding Balance in Challenges (23:39) - Running Towards Hope

It's All-In August! A few thoughts for Self-Brain Surgery Saturday about three approaches to consider when life has driven you to a place of believing that nothing can help. It's a call to action! This episode will help you get unstuck. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery Saturday (00:29) - Recognizing Mental Challenges (01:45) - All In August Concept (04:21) - Exploring Different Approaches (05:51) - Dr. Warren's Dual Calling (07:42) - Community Support in All In August (09:07) - The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (09:41) - Beginning Self-Brain Surgery Practice (14:11) - Importance of Self-Brain Surgery Training (15:49) - Differentiating Self-Brain Surgery and Therapy (17:45) - Influence of Worldview in Therapy Approach (19:41) - The Power of Forgiveness (23:35) - Surgical Approaches and Techniques (28:51) - Multiple Approaches to Managing Your Mind (37:31) - Finding Purpose and Happiness through Faith

It's All-In August! A few thoughts for Frontal Lobe Friday about worldview, approach, and a time to take action. This episode will help you get unstuck. Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery (02:17) - Importance of Mind-Body Connection (07:40) - Initiating Change for Better Performance (11:09) - Understanding Worldview and Approach (17:44) - The Story of Jonathan and Approach Change (20:01) - Overcoming the "Nothing Can Help Me" Approach (22:48) - Transitioning from Reaction to Response (24:57) - Finding Hope and Meaning in Adversity

It's All-In August! Training Your Brain to Look for the Bright Side Takes Work But it's the secret to becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier. People who learn to look at every situation and look for some hope or possibility have incredible resilience, better neurochemistry, and are more effective and successful in every measurable way. Here's a talk about why it matters, and how you can get there. Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8 Book mentioned: You, Happier by Daniel Amen Textooks for All-In August: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture 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! (00:01) - Introduction: Self-Brain Surgery Journey Begins (02:55) - The Power of Positivity Bias (06:14) - Overcoming Negativity with Positivity (13:12) - Mindset Check: Positivity Bias Training (16:18) - Eye Trouble: Shifting Perspectives (23:21) - Technique: Bad Thought Biopsy (27:50) - Ancient Wisdom of Positivity Bias (29:23) - Finding Light in Dark Moments (34:14) - Training Your Brain for Positivity (36:21) - Embracing Relentless Positivity Bias

It's All-In August! When you're tempted to do something you know you shouldn't... you'll feel better if you don't. Here's a few thoughts on the neuroscience and the scripture of why waiting a bit to make a decision is usually best. Check out a brand-new episode of Tuesdays with Tata over on The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast today as well! Books mentioned: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture: 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) - All In Together (02:05) - Hitting a Wall (04:16) - Be Careful How You Live (06:09) - Choosing Wisely (08:38) - The Issue of Temptation (10:17) - Overcoming Temptation (14:03) - You'll Feel Better If You Don't (16:19) - Using Your Frontal Lobes (17:47) - Self-Brain Surgery

It's All-In August! Time for our first weekly check in to see how you're doing. We've got some listener voicemails to share today also. Check out a brand-new episode of Tuesdays with Tata over on The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast today as well! Books mentioned: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture: 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) - Introduction (03:54) - Power Verses Reminder (08:57) - Brain Control (09:44) - Favorable Time (12:07) - Feelings vs. Facts (13:49) - Relational Commitment (15:02) - Financial Wellness (16:15) - Moving Forward (17:20) - Starting Today (17:31) - Building Community

It's All-In August! If you're going All-In, you have a choice to make about your personality. Do you use it as an identity to be protected and honored at all cost, or as insight into areas in which you may be vulnerable to offense or trouble? Here's a talk about how to use the personality traits and type that God gave us to honor Him at all times. Books mentioned: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, The One Thing by Gary Keller, and Play the Man by Mark Batterson Scripture: 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) - All In August Kickoff (08:43) - Making Decisions Against Yourself (16:31) - Using Personality Tests for Insight (24:21) - Understanding God's Jealousy (27:17) - Identifying Idols Through Emotions (30:13) - Balancing Insight and Identity (33:05) - Taking Control of Your Mind and Life

It's All-In August! Today, we talk about the difference between feelings and faith. (Throwback to All-In August 2023 #4) Scripture: Proverbs 3:4-5, James 1:6 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth Godin 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) - Introduction to All-In August (02:03) - The Power of Feelings (06:51) - Acting Better Than Feeling Better (09:17) - Finding Joy Amidst Sadness (11:09) - Embracing Both Joy and Pain (13:18) - Letting God Direct Your Steps (14:29) - Turning Theoretical into Experiential (17:01) - Going All In with God

It's All-In August! Today, a conversation about what happens when your life hits a massive pothole. We include a few stories about people who are doing remarkable things in their lives and for others after they have gone through massive things. Dana Gage and The LV Project Jill and Brad Sullivan's ministry While We're Waiting Kristin Smedley's incredible story and work Scriptures: Joshua 3:5, II Peter 1:3 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth Godin 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) - Introduction and Self-Brain Surgery Saturday (01:06) - Taking the Leap: Going All In (01:14) - Sharing the Mission: Building Community (02:46) - Dive into Self-Brain Surgery: Newsletter Details (04:51) - Spreading the Mission: Paid Subscriber Program (05:56) - Three Steps to Empowerment: Share, Subscribe, Read (06:10) - The Car Crash Analogy: Understanding Trauma (08:20) - The Steamroller Scenario: Regaining Control (14:57) - Inspiring Stories of Overcoming Tragedy (19:24) - Avoiding Being Defined by Trauma (21:28) - Embracing Change in All in August

It's All-In August! Today, a look at the crucial strategy of being willing to change approaches. Scriptures: Joshua 3:5, II Peter 1:3 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth Godin 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) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday (07:08) - Committing to a New Approach (11:22) - Cheering for Yourself (14:26) - The Practice by Seth Godin (15:57) - Time to Go All In

It's All-In August! Today, a look at the importance of turning pro in our own lives. Scriptures: Joshua 3:5, II Peter 1:3 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me 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) - All In August (01:04) - Mind Change Monday Recap (12:46) - Living All In Life (19:57) - Overcoming Resistance (21:11) - God's Divine Power (25:04) - Drawing the Line (26:16) - Ready to Change My Life

It's Almost All-In August! Today, a look at the devastating truth in this statement: “What you’re doing, you’re getting better at.” Scriptures: Psalm 37, Psalm 46, Psalm 126 Are you with us? Send a voicemail and let us know who you are, where you live, and that you're All-In! Books: All In, by Mark Batterson, Fully Alive by Susie Larson Theme verse: Psalm 37:4 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) - Introduction (02:14) - Preparation for Going Pro (04:00) - All In August 2024 Launch (04:40) - The Concept of Fretting (09:21) - Do Not Worry (14:21) - Fretting Leads to Evil (17:21) - Sowing Seeds with Tears (21:33) - Moving from Sorrow to Harvesting (24:49) - The Call to Be Still (29:36) - Changing Your Mind, Changing Your Life

It's Almost All-In August! Today for Mind-Change Monday, we've got New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson with us to get us ready to go all in! For the entire month of August, we're going to smash neuroscience and faith together in new ways to help us break through anything that's been holding us back from going all in. Mark's here to inspire and orient us to the most important aspects of the all in life. You're going to love this talk!Book: All In by Mark Batterson 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) - Mind Change Monday (02:31) - Unlocking Fusion Potential Energy (03:57) - Exciting Guest: Mark Batterson (06:04) - Impact of All In on Personal Life (23:43) - All In August Tradition (29:48) - Call to Action: All In August (36:28) - Parting Words with Mark Batterson (37:56) - The Power of Going All In (40:06) - Breakthrough through All In (42:23) - Changing Mind, Changing Life

Help Me Pick the Best Podcast Conversation of 2024!The winner of the second quarter was Pete Greig! The first quarter winner was Mattie Jackson-Smith! Here are their two episodes back-to back. Take a listen, and you can choose the finalist from the first half of the year. Whichever episode gets the most downloads in the next week will move on to the finals. At the end of the year, we'll let the two semi-finalist winners battle to become the inaugural Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Award winner! Let's listen to these amazing conversations and then honor our guests for sharing their stories and their wisdom with us. (Remember: when we replay old episodes, the free books have already been given away) Pete Greig has been teaching us to pray for decades. What do you do when God seems far away? How do we learn to hear God? How do we pray when life hurts?These are BIG questions! And Pete's here to help us answer them. Pete's official bio and links: Pete Greig is the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd church, and the bewildered founder of 24-7 Prayer, an international, inter-denominational movement of prayer, mission and justice operating in more than 100 countries.Pete’s books, which are available in various languages and formats, have won the following awards: + ‘Dirty Glory’ - UK Christian Book of the year + ‘How to Pray’ - short-listed for the ECPA Christian Book of the Year® Award, 2021 + ‘How to Hear God’ - Best Christian Life Book, 2022, Winner, Resources of the Year, 2023 in the Spiritual Growth category. + ‘God on Mute’ has been described as ‘a Christian classic’ by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Pete’s free, online resources include The Prayer Course - downloaded more than three million times, The Lectio Course, and Lectio365 - a daily devotional with more than 225,000 regular users. He and his wife Sammy are members of The Order of the Mustard Seed (OMS). They split their time between a barge on the River Wey near Guildford, England, and a cliff top retreat on the Isle of Wight where they host and mentor leaders from around the world. Pete is an Ambassador for the NGO Tearfund, a visiting lecturer for St Mellitus Theological College and one of the founding conveners of the Wildfires festival. Here's is the conversation with Pete Greig. Whoever gets the most downloads in the first week becomes the finalist! (By the way, computer-generated transcripts are terrible at spelling names. There are several versions of Mattie and Pete's names in the transcript for this episode, but the correct spellings are Mattie Jackson-Smith and Pete Greig. AI is NOT going to take over the world, at least until it learns to spell!) Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram to keep up with the tournament as the year progresses! 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) - Introduction (00:52) - Choosing the Winner (01:17) - Interview with Pete Gregg (06:57) - Self-Brain Surgery School (07:45) - Emergency Surgery Banter (08:21) - Excitement for Pete Gregg's Interview (14:57) - Pete Gregg's Life and Ministry (28:54) - Unpacking the PRAY Model (30:55) - Finding Peace in Worship (38:38) - Engaging with Scripture and Emotion (51:49) - Training Your Brain for Gratitude (57:57) - Grieving with Hope (59:45) - Waiting in the Unknowing (01:00:00) - Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain

Help Me Pick the Best Podcast Conversation of 2024!The winner of the second quarter was Pete Greig! The first quarter winner was Mattie Jackson-Smith! Here are their two episodes back-to back. Take a listen, and you can choose the finalist from the first half of the year. Whichever episode gets the most downloads in the next week will move on to the finals. At the end of the year, we'll let the two semi-finalist winners battle to become the inaugural Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Award winner! Let's listen to these amazing conversations and then honor our guests for sharing their stories and their wisdom with us. (Remember: when we replay old episodes, the free books have already been given away) Here's is the conversation with Mattie Jackson-Smith, and I'll give you back my talk with Pete Greig tomorrow. Whoever gets the most downloads in the first week becomes the finalist! (By the way, computer-generated transcripts are terrible at spelling names. There are several versions of Mattie and Pete's names in the transcript for this episode, but the correct spellings are Mattie Jackson-Smith and Pete Greig. AI is NOT going to take over the world, at least until it learns to spell!) Mattie Jackson Smith's World Was Shattered Just shy of her one-year anniversary with her husband Ben, a seemingly small accident left her widowed and wondering where God was. Her story is full of grief, pain, and loss, but lands on hope and a future full of God's kept promises. Her book Lemons on Friday is one of the best books on finding your way through grief I've ever read, and Mattie is on the podcast today to give you hope! Mattie's podcast is incredible: In Joy Life(Click here to listen to my appearance on her show)Mattie's book is available everywhere books are sold. Follow me @drleewarren on Instagram to keep up with the tournament as the year progresses! 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! (00:02) - Introduction (05:58) - Choosing the First Finalist (12:44) - Quarter Three Begins (19:04) - Unpacking the Power of Action (23:12) - Grieving New Identities (28:36) - Surrendering to Faith: Heads Up, Hands Off (33:39) - The Journey Continues (36:06) - Words of Encouragement for the Freshly Wounded

Welcome to Season 11 of Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren!Today for Mind Change Monday we get very tactical with an operation to abort anxiety and panic in real time. 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, 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 Season 11: Self-Brain Surgery Tactics (00:13) - Tactical Operations for Anxiety and Panic (01:54) - Moving from Theory to Tactical Operations (08:56) - Understanding the Quantum Zeno Effect (11:06) - Engaging the Reticular Activating System (19:01) - Tactical Tool: 5-4-3-2-1 Method (24:38) - Taking Command of Panic and Anxiety (26:42) - Recognizing the Role of a Good Therapist (31:20) - Reassigning Anxiety: Taking Charge (33:35) - Empowering Change: You're in Charge