The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Here's a Self-Brain Surgery Operation for FearUsing the concept of the Faraday Cage, scientifically proven techniques for brain relaxation, and the God-given ability to engage selective attention and trade one thought for another, we can reliably learn to take our anxieties and fears and put them in God's hands. This will help you rest, sleep better, and even manage your days with more resilience. This is a self-brain surgery operation that will quickly help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier. Scripture: Psalm 23, Psalm 34:4, Isaiah 22:22 You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery School (01:12) - Operation: Putting Fear in a Cage (02:36) - Five ways to support the podcast and its mission (03:58) - Becoming a paid subscriber and supporting the podcast financially (11:12) - Operation: Self-Brain Surgery for Relaxation and Resilience (12:16) - Praying Without Ceasing and Giving Thanks (13:30) - Switching from Beta to Alpha for a Relaxed State (17:42) - Using a Faraday bag to manage anxious thoughts (20:33) - Finding relaxation by entrusting worries to God (24:47) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's a Brand New Year!Here's a few thoughts on where we're going for 2024, a response to a listener question, and a blessing for you! You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Welcome to Mind Change Monday, January 1st, 2024 (01:37) - Introduction and Gratitude for Listeners (03:15) - The Impact of Thoughts on Brain Structure and Neurotransmitter Production (10:14) - Seeking Favor and Change for a New Year (11:14) - Embracing the New and Leaving the Past Behind (12:11) - Training in Truth and Walking in Freedom (17:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

I have one more prescription for you this year!Here's a talk about the best thing you can add to your life if you want to see real change in 2024.Scripture: Psalm 34 Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Setting the Stage for a Fresh Start (02:13) - Changing Lives through Self-Brain Surgery School (03:00) - Introduction and Shout-outs (05:03) - Grateful for Book Requests and Sharing an Email from Vicki (07:47) - Connecting through struggles and collective prayer (17:34) - Emotional Freedom Techniques and Stress Biochemistry Research (27:27) - Managing Stress and Anxiety for Better Health Outcomes (28:56) - Time as a Nonlinear Concept in Quantum Physics (37:37) - The Challenges of War and Survival (48:34) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - Recovery Plan

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Lee Stobel is a New York Times bestselling author, pastor, journalist, and apologist. Join me for an incredible conversation with Lee about his new book, Is God Real?, which is one of my Top 10 Books of 2023, and I think one of the most important books I've ever read. If you or someone you love is wondering about the biggest question there is, then check out this interview!Book Mentioned: Is God Real? by Lee StrobelVideo coming soon on my YouTube channel!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:01) - Investigating the Question: Is God Real? (02:56) - Introduction and Prayer for the Podcast (05:15) - Investigating the Evidence for Christianity and Conversion (08:07) - Motivation behind Writing "Is God Real?" (10:20) - Running a Half Marathon and Reflecting on Suffering (13:00) - The fine-tuning of the universe points to a supernatural creator. (17:31) - Information in cells implies an intelligent creator. (20:34) - Jesus appearing in dreams in the Middle East (27:26) - Confirmation of God's existence and the Christian God (35:38) - Comforting Others in Times of Suffering (39:11) - Addressing the Process of Deconstructing Faith (40:15) - Motivations for Deconstructing Faith (43:11) - Praying the Skeptic's Prayer (47:51) - Enter to Win: Send Your Mailing Address and Zip Code (48:31) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a look at the quantum physics principle that what we observe becomes the inevitable reality of the observed thing. This idea will help you understand how trauma and tragedy (or any massive thing) can become either A THING in your life, or THE defining issue of your whole life. Choose wisely.Scripture: Isaiah 43, Hebrews 12You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for New Thing November (02:20) - Embracing the Call for Change and Breakthrough (03:49) - Introduction to Quantum Physics and the Power of Mind Transformation (04:36) - Exploring Quantum Physics and its connection to the body (07:03) - The Origin Story and Complexity of the Universe (13:59) - Healing and Helping Others in Times of Grief (15:39) - Quantum Physics: The Foundation of Modern Technology (17:32) - The Conundrum of Quantum Physics: Particle-Wave Duality (19:11) - Quantum Physics: Observer's Influence on Reality (20:39) - Observing Life Through the Lens of a Significant Event (23:24) - The Power of Observation in Shaping Reality (28:49) - Breaking Free from the Story that Defines Your Life (30:27) - Quantum Physics and Changing Our Minds and Lives (34:02) - Introducing "Hope Is the First Dose" book

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Do you spend your life waiting for disaster to strike, or being stuck in a thought loop about your past traumas, tragedies, or other massive things? It's time to use your frontal lobes, quantum physics, and faith to break those imprisoning thoughts and find freedom! Books Mentioned: Waking Up to the Goodness of God by Susie Larson, Is God Real? by Lee Strobel, and The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey SchwartzScriptures mentioned: Philippians 4:12-13, Isaiah 30:21, Psalm 37:4, Romans 12:3 You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Frontal Lobe Friday: The Power of Selective Attention (03:06) - The Quantum Zeno Effect: Understanding How Our Minds Work (05:31) - Transforming Minds and Becoming Healthier (05:54) - Book signing mishap and meeting Peyton and Ellen Criswell (08:06) - Listener email about changing potential and skills (13:22) - Delighting in the Lord and His desires for your life (15:03) - God-given talent and pursuing one's calling (21:59) - Finding solace in prayer and helping others in need (25:21) - Trusting God and seeking truth over comfort (30:04) - Embracing Hardship and Trusting in God's Goodness (35:08) - Choosing to Define Our Reality and Influence Our Circumstances (38:38) - The Importance of What We Think About God (40:20) - Self-Brain Surgery: Taking Control of Your Frontal Lobes (41:07) - Worship Resources Available at TommyWalkerMinistries.org

Trauma and Tragedy Tell Us Lies. Those lies can make you believe that you’re always going to feel what you’re feeling, and that it can’t ever change. You’ll believe that how you respond to pain is “just how I am,” but I have good news for you, my friend: you are NOT STUCK with the brain you have. Here’s a great talk about directed neuroplasticity, transforming our minds, and how to find hope. Books Mentioned: Disruptive Thinking by TD Jakes, The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz, and Hope Is the First Dose by ME! Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introducing the challenges of the day (02:30) - Emphasizing the ability to change your thinking and your life (04:27) - Importance of Changing the Way We Think (05:56) - Hope is the First Dose: Intimate and Vulnerable Story (08:08) - You Can Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind (10:40) - Emotional Book Launch and the Process of Writing (13:20) - The Editing Process: From Acquiring Editor to Proofreaders (16:10) - Importance of Proofreaders: Tailoring the Book for Different Readers (21:37) - Introducing Jeffrey Schwartz and his work on OCD (23:04) - The belief that we are stuck with our genes (26:54) - T.D. Jakes' powerful line: "We die looking like our decisions" (28:19) - Transformation through renewing the mind and changing thoughts (30:00) - Choosing to die looking like positive decisions (32:53) - Embracing radical changes for a transformative life (33:30) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - A Treatment Plan for Recovery

A Good Talk About Being Stuck, and How to Help Your Brain Help YOU!As we close out 2023, let's make some decisions together about how 2024 can be the year we finally break through.This episode gives a good overview of the neuroscience of how making hard decisions helps us become more resilient, and overcome any challenges we face. Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 43, Hebrews 12Book mentioned: This Naked Mind by Annie GraceYou can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - The Holiday Break and Travel Adventures (01:52) - Driving Through a Tremendous Blizzard (03:25) - Grateful to Be Home and Busy Days Ahead (06:45) - Changing Your Mind for Life Transformation (07:33) - Introduction to the Power of Directed Thinking (09:43) - The Automated Negative Process in the Brain (10:30) - The Power of Rewiring Your Cells (12:07) - Making a Lasting Change and New Year's Resolutions (16:32) - Making the Decision to Change and Setting Boundaries (18:01) - Putting Skin in the Game, Seeking Witnesses (22:14) - The Challenge of Making Changes in Automated Lives (28:47) - Removing Alcohol for Improved Mental Health (31:35) - Embracing God's Plan for the New Year (32:25) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

Tish Harrison Warren (no relation to me) is a bestselling author, Anglican priest , and New York Times columnistShe is also a bereaved parent, a wife and mother, and one of my very favorite writers. Join me for an incredible conversation with Tish about hope, prayer, faith in the midst of hardship, the power of Advent and the Christian calendar, lament, and so much more. Check out Tish's newest book, Advent: The Season of Hope!Her book Prayer In the Night is my go-to reminder of how to pray when I'm hurting. You can learn a lot about how to "pray without ceasing" from her first book, Liturgy of the Ordinary. And her incredible children's book, Little Prayers for Ordinary Days, would be a great Christmas gift for any little ones in your life. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and Excitement for the Episode (02:59) - The Long-Awaited Conversation with Tish Harrison-Warren (06:00) - The Long-Awaited Podcast Interview Begins (14:30) - Finding God in the Midst of Pain and Doubt (16:52) - The Church Calendar as a Gift of Gentleness (27:38) - The Hidden Pain Behind Normal Congregations (28:48) - Skepticism towards the division caused by social justice movement (30:28) - Advent: Meeting People Where They're At (32:39) - Celebrating in the midst of darkness and pain (42:57) - Questioning Trust in God's Protection (44:39) - Discovering the Power of Compline in Times of Loss (51:32) - The Importance of Presence in Ministry (54:30) - Changing Expectations for Pastors in the Church (55:49) - Finding strength in despair and trusting God's surprising interventions (01:06:49) - Sandra Bullock's Instagram Follow and Conversation Conclusion

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Want to give yourself a great Christmas present? Learning to respect yourself is one of the secrets to being hopeful and solid no matter what you're going through. This episode helps us shed labels, shake off difficulties in our past, and get ready for a bright future. Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (Adapted from Season 6, Episode 102)You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - A Christmas Present: Learning How to Respect Yourself Again (01:53) - The Best Gift: Self-Respect (04:17) - The Importance of Recognition and Respect (09:11) - Two Friends with Different Perspectives on their Past (12:48) - New Year's Resolution: Embrace Promises for 2020 (14:05) - Embrace Your Past as a Teacher, Not a Label (20:34) - The Importance of Vulnerability and Self-Respect (23:41) - Embracing Intrinsic Value and Having Faith in the Future (28:46) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

Our physical bodies are intimately linked to our mental and spiritual health. Join me for another incredible talk about how to come fully alive with author, speaker, and radio host Susie Larson! She’ll help you understand the complex interplay and connections between your emotional, spiritual, and physical health. This is one of the best conversations I’ve ever been a part of, and I’m excited to share another dose of hope from one of the best Christian writers alive, Susie Larson!Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Part Two with Susie Larson (02:56) - Prayer for Healing and Kingdom Work (05:29) - The Power of Ceasing Striving and Being Still (09:46) - The Act of Faith and Soul Rest (11:49) - Three Powerful Messages from God: Rest, Feast, Wait (14:03) - Clearing the Battlefield and Remembering God's Faithfulness (16:17) - Resolving Past Issues for a Future with God (19:26) - Seeking restoration through personal memories and experiences (21:28) - Harnessing the power of directed neuroplasticity for healing and transformation (25:48) - Discovering the power of overcoming fear and inflammation (27:38) - Forming a new pathway of faith and trust in God (32:04) - Desperation for a deeper understanding of salvation (34:01) - Different perspectives on hearing from God (37:06) - Encouraging a practice of listening prayer and journaling (38:59) - Excommunication from Church due to Pregnancy Out of Wedlock (42:38) - Introduction and Book Promotion

Where is God when we need Him the most?That's a perfect question for Advent, isn't it? The answer is, He's closer than your next breath!Join me for the first of two incredible talks about God’s loving presence in our lives with author, speaker, and radio host Susie Larson! This is one of the best conversations I’ve ever been a part of, and I’m excited to bring back this double dose of hope from one of the best Christian writers alive, Susie Larson!Susie’s new book is stunning, important, and will help you feel closer to God in your life. Check it out here.Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:05) - Theology Thursday and Introduction to Susie Larson (02:12) - Interview with Susie Larson about Closer Than Your Next Breath (07:00) - Introducing Susie Larson and her new book (14:38) - Discerning Tests from Attacks: Learning from Experience (19:18) - Silent Seasons: Understanding God's Activity Behind the Scenes (23:04) - Understanding Tragedy, Trauma, and Personal Responsibility (30:08) - Living a Generous Life in Light of Eternity (33:09) - Collateral damage when misreading God's silence (38:16) - Ministering to Julie, who is struggling with guilt and grief (40:13) - Prayer for Healing and Encounter with God (42:25) - Encouragement to Seek God's Presence and Make Positive Changes (44:41) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Mind Change Monday, and reading is a great way to change your mind and help you change your life!Here are the first 5 books of 10 Books I Loved in 2023! (Not a ranking, just 5 helpful books!)NOTE: I mention video in this episode, but the video file was corrupted and is not yet available. We're working on it, but it's not out yet. Stay tuned for that!Join us for a book signing in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 at the Twig Book Shop! Books Mentioned:Return of the God Hypothesis: Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe by Stephen MeyerHow to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete GreigRest and War: Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life by Ben StuartThe Mind and the Brain: Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force by Jeffrey SchwartzCloser than Your Next Breath: Where Is God When You Need Him Most? by Susie Larson"Honorable Mention" Books:Mind Shift: It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One by Erwin Raphael McManus Mind to Matter: The Astonishing Science of How Your Brain Creates Material Reality by Dawson Church Let Creation Speak!: 100 Invitations to Awe and Wonder by Michael Guillen PhD Extraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul to Hear from God by Greg Pruett The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope by Curt Thompson MD This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your Life by Annie Grace On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-World Spirituality for Restless Hearts by James K.A. Smith, The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science by Norman DoidgeEvery Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year by Kayla Craig Fully Alive: Learning to Flourish - Mind, Body & Spirit by Susie Larson Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and Announcement of Book Signing Event (02:08) - Introduction to 10 Books I Loved in 2023 (10:37) - The Fine-Tuned Laws of Physics (11:58) - The Limitations of the Laws of Physics (14:51) - The God Hypothesis and Overcoming Anxiety (21:44) - Finding Purpose in Jesus: A Life-Changing Transformation (24:09) - Mind vs. Brain: The Top-Down Control Structure (29:04) - The importance of Jesus in understanding God's communication (32:10) - God's invitation to invite Him into our lives (36:53) - The Brain That Changes Itself: Understanding Neuroplasticity (40:11) - Deferred Hope and its Impact on the Heart (43:13) - Faith, Actions, and Progress in Life (46:12) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, in response to a reader question of, "Who is Tata?", we answer that exact question! This is everything you want to know about Dennis McDonald, the star of "Tuesdays with Tata!"Join us for a book signing in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 at the Twig Book Shop!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introducing Tata and his absence due to family emergency (01:17) - Announcement: Book signing event at the Twig Bookshop (04:11) - Reflections on Recent Events in Afghanistan (05:07) - Introducing Tata: Origin and Faith (06:11) - Fond Memories of Church and Revival (07:06) - A Family Committed to Regular Church Attendance (07:22) - Struggling with faith and running from God (11:33) - Relying on God and gratitude for His blessings (15:36) - Understanding inherent goodness and the impact of sin (17:07) - Skipping the Prayer Wall Tonight (18:18) - Start Today, Have Your Way with Me (18:38) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Mind Change Monday, and reading is a great way to change your mind and help you change your life!Here are the first 5 books of 10 Books I Loved in 2023! (Not a ranking, just 5 helpful books!)Join us for a book signing in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 21 at 5:30 at the Twig Book Shop!Books Mentioned:Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life by Lee Strobel Making Sense Out of Suffering by Peter KreeftHow to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete GreigThe Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth GodinLive No Lies: Recognize and Resist the Three Enemies That Sabotage Your Peace by John Mark Comer Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (00:50) - Introduction and Setting the Stage for Book Recommendations (02:42) - Encouraging Subscriptions and Reviews for the Podcast and YouTube Channel (07:25) - Lee Strobel's Investigative Journey to Christianity (10:08) - God's Role in Suffering and the Human Experience (15:45) - The universality of hidden hurts and suffering (18:07) - Jesus as the answer to suffering, not just a question (24:21) - Intimacy with God through prayer and the Bible (27:03) - Creativity, shipping work, and doing the work consistently (29:54) - Choosing to do the work and staying unstuck (31:38) - Live No Lies: Understanding and resisting the enemies of peace. (34:14) - The Problem of Disordered Desires (39:46) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

If you feel stuck, down, or hopeless, it’s time to get up! Here are some ideas to help you find a path forward into the life God wants you to have. It’s not easy, and it takes self-brain surgery, but you CAN become healthier, feel better, and be happier. You just have to change your mind. The good news is, you can start today.(Adapted from Season 7, Episode 39) Book mentioned: Lent for Non-Lent People by Jon Swanson Scriptures: Psalm 103:2-5, John 10:10, Psalm 139:23-24, Matthew 16:24-26Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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! Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!The problem with trying to change our minds is that when life stresses us, it's so easy to fall back into old thinking patterns. Here's a plan to help us perform better under pressure. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5, I Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 5:18, Psalm 104:14-15, Proverbs 31:6-7Book Mentioned: How to Pray by Pete GreigSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Tough Week: Urgent Surgery and Life's Unexpected Turns (02:30) - The Preparation Plan: Changing Our Minds to Transform Our Lives (03:50) - The Challenge of Taking Every Thought Captive (05:47) - Changing Your Mind: The Power of Smartphones (07:43) - The Power of Interrupting Negative Thoughts (09:02) - Falling Back on Preparation Under Pressure (10:39) - Letting Go of Hindrances and Embracing Change (16:16) - Learning to Listen and Be Present in Relationships (18:05) - Renewing Your Mind Daily for Personal Growth and Change (20:18) - The Role of Alcohol in Numbing Behaviors and its Consequences (24:11) - The Power of Understanding How Your Brain Works (26:00) - Connecting Your Mind to the Spirit for Infinite Happiness (29:58) - Creating Systems for Pause and Reflect before Reacting (32:00) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Understanding the diagnosis, prognosis, and prescription to apply to your thinking, and discerning the nature of a thought is the key to being able to engage your frontal lobes. This allows you to use the gift of selective attention to transform your thinking and change your life. Scripture: II Kings 6:17, Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 4:12, II Timothy 1:7Book Mentioned: How to Pray by Pete Greig Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:01) - Introducing Frontal Lobe Friday (01:14) - Harnessing Selective Attention for a Better Life (03:15) - Urgent surgery and prayers for daughter's recovery (04:23) - Ways to support the podcast and upcoming content for paid subscribers (09:24) - Gratitude for prayers and discussion on selective attention (11:41) - Falling is Determined by Preparation (12:56) - Applying Preparation in Moments of Stress (19:47) - Discovering God's Better Plan (21:03) - The Sword of the Spirit: Your Weapon for Change (24:05) - Practicing Self-Brain Surgery: Using Your Gift of Selective Attention (26:36) - Introducing the Dr. Lee Warren Podcast and his new book

Get a Good Theology Around SufferingWhen 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: Psalm 139, Psalm 121, Psalm 29, Pslm 143Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and the importance of theology around suffering (02:15) - Example of David's confusion and finding clarity in suffering (03:46) - The importance of having a good theology around suffering (04:39) - The instinctual human response to suffering: asking "why?" (06:13) - The danger of wrong theology and questioning God's love. (09:51) - The fallacy of tying circumstance to happiness and fulfillment. (12:05) - Shifting the focus from "why" to "what now?" (13:26) - David's Cry for Help in the Darkness (15:26) - God's Presence in Every Situation (20:57) - Building a Theology of Suffering (23:06) - Finding Comfort and Truth in Suffering (32:30) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

Frustrated? Stuck? Feel Like God Expects You to be More Squared Away?Here are some thoughts about how God rejoices when we start today. Music by Patty Loveless(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Scripture: Zechariah 4:10Book Mentioned: A Great Work by Jon SwansonSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introducing the idea of self-brain surgery and Wild Card Wednesday (01:36) - The suffering substitution operation for healing and moving forward (02:02) - Embracing small beginnings and starting anew (02:33) - The power of getting started and pursuing God's plan (03:20) - Changing your life by changing your mind and finding hope (03:57) - Self Brain Surgery School: Where transformation begins (04:09) - Finding Encouragement in Small Beginnings (06:42) - God's Delight in Small Beginnings (09:52) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book (10:25) - Prayer Wall and Newsletter Sign-up

It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, a look at the little book of Jonah from the Old Testament, and some surprising lessons. It's not all about the "whale," but this talk with Tata has a lot for us to learn! Scripture: The book of Jonah Book Mentioned: The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy KellerImprove your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:29) - Embracing a Journey of Health and Happiness (00:51) - Introduction and Excitement for Discussing Jonah (03:17) - Jonah Flees from God's Assignment (08:51) - Jonah's struggle with God's mercy towards others (10:09) - The call to love and be merciful like Jesus (12:45) - Jesus accepting the story of Jonah as a sign (14:07) - Jonah's preaching in Nineveh and their repentance (16:23) - God's relenting and the possibility of changing God's mind (18:35) - Jonah's Anger and God's Question (20:01) - Jonah's Opportunity to Deliver the Message (21:16) - Rebellion Against God and Jonah's Disobedience (22:44) - Uncovering the Truth: What Really Happened to the People (24:13) - Jesus' Mission to Save the Lost (26:08) - God's teachings may sound difficult, but they are important. (26:37) - Obeying God's Call vs. Personal Desires (27:16) - Rejoicing in the Repentance of Sinners (28:35) - Introduction and Book Announcement

It's Mind Change Monday!Cancer often starts with one cell mutation. If the body fails to detect and eliminate the mutated cell, then it can grow from that single cell into a disease that can kill us. Thoughts work the same way. In this episode, we discuss the importance of taking our thoughts captive, interpersonal neurobiology and limbic resonance, and a method for you to perform self-brain surgery to prevent these thought cancers from wrecking your life. Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:6-8Book Mentioned: Get Out of Your Head by Jennie AllenSupport and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Importance of Actively Stewarding Our Thoughts (01:09) - Neuroscience and Scripture: Attentiveness to Our Thoughts (02:19) - Welcome to Self Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Mind (03:07) - The power of interpersonal neurobiology (03:56) - The profound impact of grief on our emotions (05:32) - Limbic resonance and its effect on others' emotions (12:31) - The Role of Past Emotions in Current Relationships (13:20) - Taking Charge of Your Thoughts and Emotions (16:35) - Changing Your Mindset for Peace and Gratitude (18:26) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!You have an incredible gift: you can choose to think about what you think about. The question is, what will you do with that gift?In this episode, we learn the self-brain surgery of calming our minds and learning to direct the show of what happens in our thought life. You get this right, and you'll become healthier, feel better, and be happier. If you don't, you'll bounce around from circumstance to circumstance, and they will lead you into a progressively more cynical and negative life. The good news is, it's so easy to learn how to change that program into one that blesses you and others, and leads you to hope.Scripture: Psalm 37Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!Music by Tommy Walker and Carl Miner(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction to Self Brain Surgery Saturday (02:01) - Casting Off Hindrances and Changing Our Minds (04:50) - Thinking differently about how we think (07:13) - The chief end of man: glorify God and enjoy Him forever (09:00) - Answering better questions about life's events (11:49) - How to glorify God in difficult circumstances (13:57) - Overcoming hindrances and not allowing events to control thoughts (15:25) - The complexity of the brain and the integration with the body (22:04) - The destructive power of fretting and worrying (23:36) - Establishing inviolable morning routines for mental well-being (26:13) - Using instrumental music for focused thinking (27:40) - Taking charge of your thoughts and directing your mind (34:36) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Today, we talk about how going through hard things makes us more resilient, increases character, and produces hope. Faith and neuroscience smash together hard here, and show us the path forward when life brings us pain.Scriptures: Deuteronomy 22:22, Hosea 2:15, Romans 5:3-4, Proverbs 4:26, Hebrews 12:13 Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Computer Update Woes (01:20) - Tough Times during the Holidays (03:04) - The Power of Doing Hard Things (06:20) - Turning Troubles into Doors of Hope (11:46) - Making Level Paths for Your Feet (13:49) - Science Confirms the Power of Enduring Hardships (19:58) - The Consequences of Taking the Easy Path (21:07) - Navigating Hard Times and Making Level Paths (24:42) - Introduction and Book Promotion

A New Definition of H.O.P.E. Today, we talk about two Hebrew words for hope, a great song from our Hope Is the First Dose playlist.(Computer crash this morning kept me from recording today's episode. Tomorrow we'll be back with "You Can Do Hard Things, Part 2"!) Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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! Music by For King and Country (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )

This time of year can be hard. But hey- you can do hard things! You can!Today, we go back a bit to learn the art of looking hard at our internal stories, and tomorrow we'll have a good talk about how our brains are wired to help us do hard things, and even grow from them!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!This episode includes material from October 16, Look Hard at Your Internal Stories. We look at the stories we tell ourselves, and learn the value of switching from writer to editor to make real changes in our lives. Plus, a lesson on the powerful part of your brain called the cingulate gyrus, and how it can help or hurt your life.Book Mentioned: The Deepest Place by Curt ThompsonScripture mentioned: Titus 3:4-6, John 1: 1-5Podcast mentioned: The Huberman Lab PodcastClick here to watch my interview on The 700 Club from last week.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introducing the topic of self-improvement and upcoming episodes (01:56) - Preparing for the "You Can Do Hard Things" episode tomorrow (02:49) - The Power of Internal Stories (06:59) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (10:43) - Overcoming insecurities and working hard to achieve success (13:41) - Embracing authority to teach and help others overcome challenges (20:05) - The Power of Epigenetics and Inherited Trauma (22:37) - The Tension of Sharing Your Story and Making an Impact (27:31) - The Role of a Good Editor in Shaping Your Story (29:44) - Stuck in a Story: The Role of the Cingulate Gyrus (32:11) - Increasing Tenacity and Willpower through Embracing Discomfort (38:25) - Bringing Light to Dark Places (40:44) - Transforming Your Mind for a Better Story (41:37) - Introduction and Book Announcement

It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, a great talk about agriculture, reaping what we sow, and lessons from the Old Testament book of Hosea.Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:29) - Introduction: Becoming healthier, happier, and transforming our minds. (02:15) - Exploring Hosea 8-7: "sowing the wind, reaping the whirlwind." (04:55) - Hosea: The Warning of Impending Destruction (06:06) - Warning: Chasing after evil and idolatry (07:26) - Reaping the whirlwind: Punishment for chasing after idols (08:50) - Captivity in Babylon and Daniel's Rebellion (17:18) - Reaping the Consequences of Idol Worship (19:28) - Grace and Hope in Christ: Reaping What We Did Not Sow (26:18) - Studying the Bible for Hope and Peace (27:40) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Treatment Plan

It's Mind Change Monday!Your hippocampus is a seahorse-shaped area in the middle of your limbic system. It's involved in emotional regulation, learning new things, and determining whether something is a threat. Today, we're going to learn how to take the long path to peace, train our limbic systems to help us instead of hurt us, and feed those hungry, hungry hippocampi better stuff to help us become healthier, feel better, and be happier. Book mentioned: Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy by Dawson ChurchScripture: Philippians 4:6-8Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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!Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction to Mind Change Monday and the hippocampus (02:40) - Understanding the Role of the Hippocampus (04:20) - The Hippocampus: More Than Just Memory (06:47) - The Role of the Hippocampus in Memory Formation (15:33) - The Long Path to Calmness and Resilience (17:11) - Poor Emotional Self-Regulation and the Short Path to Panic (19:43) - The Role of the Hippocampus in Memory and Learning (20:27) - The Challenge of Learning a Language (23:53) - The Benefits of Activating the Hippocampus (30:07) - Taking Control: Fixing Your Mindset (35:23) - A Desperate Cry for Connection with the Divine (36:37) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

Your facial nerve allows you to close your eyes when you need to. And so does hope. Good morning my friend! Today’s dose of hope is a story from my new book, Hope Is the First Dose. Click on the button above to hear the audio version. Paid subscribers can also check your email for a video version of the episode. If you don’t like to listen, here’s a link to the PDF transcript you can read. (Note: these transcripts are computer generated and aren’t perfect. I noticed it transcribed Kearney, Nebraska as “Carney,” but it’s pretty close overall). In the transcript and the episode, you will learn that the facial nerve allows to make most of your facial expressions, and allows you to close your eyes and smile. Here’ why that’s so important after we face TMT in our lives. Here’s a few other doses of hope for you this week! * A great reflection on hope from our friend, the wonderful podcaster/blogger Katherine Singer. * A terrific post about the threads he saw in the arc of my three-book journey from the Iraq War to Hope from Dr. Jon Swanson. * An opportunity to sponsor or spread the word about our friend Kristin Smedley’s powerful children’s book, What I Can Be Is Up to Me. * Our friend Tommy Walker has released the epic, orchestral masterpiece he’s been working on for over two years! Spend 7 minutes with Tommy today worshiping with He Is the Lord! Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. 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 Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, a look at why it's normal and okay to feel sad sometimes, but we don't have to be stuck there. Check out the great weekly newsletter at Renovarè!Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Technical Challenges and Listener Feedback (01:42) - Exploring Stages of Grief and Finding Hope (03:12) - Sign up for Renovare's Newsletter for Spiritual Formation Resources (03:18) - Introduction to Renovare.org (03:22) - The Influence of Feelings and Neurotransmitters (05:05) - Understanding the Complexities of Emotional Experiences (06:29) - Exclusive Content for Paid Subscribers (06:46) - Biopsying our thoughts - the Bad Thought Biopsy procedure (08:15) - Understanding and managing true emotions (14:29) - Introduction to Athletic Greens and Pecan Armor (16:13) - Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' Stages of Grief (19:14) - Sadness as an ongoing part of grief, Cognitive Dissonance (22:51) - The lasting impact of trauma (32:13) - The Paradox of an Abundant and Challenging Life (34:02) - Connecting to the Infinite Source for a Fulfilling Life (34:46) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!Today, we start new, and then go back in time to the very first Frontal Lobe Friday! We have brand new episodes coming back tomorrow, but here's a new twist on my favorite part of your brain, the frontal lobe!Flashback to the first episode in a new series about how to get the different parts of your brain working in the way they're designed to take control of your thinking, change your mind, and change your life!Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:08) - Frontal Lobe Friday and Technological Upgrade Announcement (01:00) - Introducing the Membership Program and Technology Update (02:06) - Welcome to Self Brain Surgery School (02:36) - Season Nine: Neuroscience and Faith Unite (03:07) - Connecting with Dr. Lee Warren: Books, Podcasts, and Newsletters (04:30) - The Power of Executive Function in Decision-Making (08:01) - Shifting from Basal Responses to Engaging Executive Function (12:31) - Finding Happiness Beyond External Circumstances (13:24) - The Power of Your Frontal Lobe as CEO (16:00) - Hearing God's Voice and Making Better Decisions (20:06) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

If you’re stuck, you need a plan.(Short sabbatical while updating the studio!) And the plan you need starts with hope. But my friend: what got you here won’t get you there. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

It's Wildcard Wednesday!Today, a quick look at three different levels of self-brain surgery to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier no matter what happens. Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:16-19Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and New Gear Testing (00:42) - Three Levels of Self-Brain Surgery and Scripture Breakthrough (01:38) - Levels of self-brain surgery: Introduction to the concept (03:14) - Preparing for life's challenges: The significantly happier model (04:12) - The importance of preparation: Lessons from the Iron Bowl (06:23) - The infinitely happier level: Finding hope after major hardships (08:19) - Scripture for operating your brain at an infinitely higher level (09:00) - The will of God: Rejoice, pray, and give thanks always (10:15) - Switching to the task positive network for improved thinking (11:45) - Choosing joy and gratitude in difficult situations (13:49) - Don't quench the spirit, invite the Holy Spirit's help (15:42) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship

Two Songs, Two Books, Two Movies, and Two Thoughts for Tuesday!Here's a bunch of uplifting and helpful things for you today.Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Acts 17:26-28, Matthew 5:44-46Books Mentioned: Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here by Max Lucado and Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? by Timothy Keller Movies Mentioned: The Book of John in Song Kids by Tommy Walker Ministries, and Because of Bethlehem From Tommy Walker Ministries: The Book of John In Song KIDS project is our first full-length animated adventure. It takes our characters, Teddy and Wendy through different lands, teaching children and adults alike the different aspects of who Jesus is while pausing to sing and worship with songs written from scripture. From Max Lucado's Team: Check out the Because of Bethlehem movie in a theater near you December 5-7! Religious-based films are killing it at the box office and Max Lucado’s Because of Bethlehem Event (more here) is primed to be one of the biggest for the rest of the year, especially with the Christmas theme!Max, together with some pretty special guests like Matthew West, Matt Maher, CeCe Winans, Anne Wilson and Evan Craft are featured for three nights in the Because of Bethlehem film. It will air on December 5, 6 and 7 as a Fathom Event in movie theaters. As of today, more than 1500 screens have been confirmed nationwide. This movie, which is inspired by his bestselling book, Because of Bethlehem: Love is Born, Hope is Here shows how the Bethlehem story with all its fumbles, awkwardness, and longing, illustrates how God is with us in ways we could never imagine! Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!(Please talk to your health care provider before making any big changes in your diet, exercise, or supplement routine!)PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction and Overview of Topics (01:24) - Housekeeping and discussion on supplements and health concerns (03:41) - Upgrading gear for the podcast and plans for video expansion (05:13) - Request for subscribers on YouTube to help grow the channel (06:50) - Future changes in podcast format and focus on writing a book (08:10) - Stories of desperation and the importance of helping others (09:35) - Vulnerability and Dependency in the Doctor's Office (11:50) - Preparing the Brain for Stress and Building Hope (17:30) - Tommy Walker Ministries: An Incredible Musical Journey for Kids (19:20) - The Great Physician: Jesus and the Message of Hope (31:03) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

It's Mind-Change Monday! And today is also DEFAULT MODE MONDAY! Your brain uses the same amount of energy at rest as it does when you're actively thinking about or engaged in a task. We're going to look at the task-positive network and the default mode network today, and learn how to improve our brain's baseline behavior so we can become healthier, feel better, and be happier. Plus: an incredible email from a listener, a new book from Susie Larson, and more! Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Acts 17:26-28, Matthew 5:44-46 Books Mentioned: Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy by Dawson Church, Waking Up to the Goodness of God: 40 Days Toward Healing and Wholeness by Susie Larson, Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx, Switch On Your Brain by Caroline Leaf Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:10) - Mind Change Monday: Understanding Your Default Mode Network (01:58) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transforming Minds for a Better Life (02:10) - Kathleen's Email: Embracing Happiness and God's Mercy (04:04) - Maintaining Resilience and Being a Light for Others (10:20) - Retraining Your Brain to Notice God's Goodness (12:43) - Default Mode Network: The Power of Connection and Resilience (19:41) - The Default Mode Network and Autopilot Brain Activity (23:05) - The Default Mode Network: Past, Future, and Emotion (28:59) - The Brain's Protective Mechanism and God's Love (31:19) - The Spirit God Has Given Us: Power, Love, and a Sound Mind (33:31) - Understanding Our Calling and Purpose in Life (35:45) - Capturing Thoughts and Enhancing Brain Function and Health (37:58) - Finding Hope through Memory and Movement (43:18) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

When Your Heart is Broken, You Need Brain Surgery Today, a powerful talk about how to use the thought biopsy technique to do self-brain surgery and find the path forward to hope again. Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Lamentations 3, John 10:10, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 71:14 Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Music by Casting Crowns and Riley Clemmons Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:09) - Countdown to Book Launch: Hope is the First Dose (01:14) - New Resource: Five-Day Bible Study Plan (02:07) - Introduction and invitation to visit drlewarren.substack.com (03:37) - The global reach of prayer and the importance of community (05:06) - Scripture reading and discussion on sound thinking and peace (07:05) - The importance of self-brain surgery and controlling thoughts (08:15) - Renewing a steadfast spirit and seeking resilience (09:48) - Finding Peace in the Midst of Anxiety (11:16) - Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking (17:56) - Finding Peace through Music and Scripture (24:23) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!Today, we learn a little operation that will help us escape the inner "Me Show" we all hear in our heads, stop worrying about the suffering of the past or potential problems in the future, and to capture our thoughts so we can be fully present in the now.Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction: Self Brain Surgery Saturday (00:33) - Exploring the Default Mode Network and Task Positive Network (02:10) - The Importance of Abundance and Resilience in the Christian Life (04:28) - Exploring Techniques to Control and Calm the Brain (07:09) - The Benefits of Meditation and Rewiring the Brain (11:15) - The Limitations of Traditional Brain Functioning (15:00) - Expanding Brain Capabilities through Connection to the Universe (20:43) - Shifting from victimhood to positive influence (23:07) - Shifting from self-centered thoughts to objective perspective (26:53) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship Announcement

Granger Smith is a country music star, bestselling author, and bereaved father. We had an incredible Friday Conversation about the massive trauma of losing a child, and how those major losses can wreck our lives. His story is one of hitting rock bottom, learning to surrender, and finding his faith and the path forward to hope again. Granger's story is told beautifully in his new book, Like a River. Check out Granger's apparel company, YeeYee!Music by Granger Smith (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:15) - Granger Smith's Journey of Faith and Strength after Loss (02:23) - Self Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (03:27) - Introducing Granger Smith and his book "Like a River" (06:54) - Grieving and the Pervasive Trauma (10:00) - Therapy: A Natural Progression but Not a Complete Solution (12:53) - The Breaking Point: Realizing Nothing Was Working (13:15) - A Desperate Moment: Death or Intervention (14:34) - A Christian upbringing but lacking in spiritual fruit (19:25) - Discovering the true meaning of being a Christian through Scripture (23:54) - Finding Faith through Old Sermons (27:22) - Finding Peace in Not Knowing the Truth (28:14) - The Nature of God and His Providence (38:00) - Finding Healing Through Sharing Loss and Grief Stories (40:17) - Connecting with Granger Smith and Words of Encouragement for Grief (42:48) - God's Mercy and the Imperfection of Humanity (44:42) - Thanksgiving Conversation with Grainger, Book Giveaway Announcement (49:16) - Introducing Dr. Lee Warren's new book, "Hope is the First Dose"

It’s Thanksgiving Day in the United States Lisa, Tata, and I pray that you’re safe and happy, and surrounded by people you love today. We pray you're well and surrounded by those you love, but also remember that some people are hurting when it’s holiday season. Here are some thoughts on weeping with those who weep, on gratitude, and some worship music for Thanksgiving! Music by Matt Redman, Shane & Shane, Brooke Ligertwood & Brandon Lake, Paul Baloche, and Tommy Walker Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Romans 12:15, Psalm 81:16, Isaiah 43:18-19 Great article from Jennifer Greenberg Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Giving Thanks and Celebrating Community (02:43) - Thanksgiving Greetings and Gratitude to the Podcast Team (05:48) - Finding Solace in Jesus: Unending Praise (06:05) - Forevermore Bless the Lord, Worship His Holy Name (14:35) - Sealing Love's Fate in the Courts (15:06) - Thanksgiving Reflections and Unexpected Challenges (19:45) - Empathy and Support during Difficult Holidays (22:10) - Finding Gratitude in Difficult Experiences (25:14) - Finding Gratitude and Hope in Difficult Times (30:36) - Gratitude on Thanksgiving, acknowledging struggles and offering encouragement (32:58) - Embracing a new perspective and finding hope in difficult times (38:20) - Satisfying Hunger and Thirst in Unexpected Ways (43:22) - Thanksgiving: What Can I Do? (44:19) - Gratitude for Life's Blessings (49:03) - Finding Hope and Gratitude in Difficult Times (57:32) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

Hope and Help for Families in These Stressful Times!Join me for a great talk with author Kayla Craig about how to build a life that helps ground your kids in their faith, cement them together as a family centered on Jesus, and build them into people who can withstand the pressures of today's hectic life. About Kayla's new book, Every Season Sacred, from Tyndale:What does it look like to live a flourishing, messy, wonderful life together?As parents, we’re tasked with nurturing and guiding our children, even as we navigate our own wonderings about faith. In the overwhelm and constant demands of life, is it possible to tend to our own souls and to our family’s flourishing?With tender curiosity and contemplative wisdom, Every Season Sacred is a weekly invitation to grow spiritually alongside our children. Blending thoughtful musings and practical resources, author Kayla Craig meets parents right where they are, offeringhonest and hopeful reflections for every season of the parenting journey;encouragement to parent with intention and imagination, presence and purpose; andopen-ended discussion prompts and prayers to explore and practice as a family.Every Season Sacred is an invitation to ask big questions, embrace faithful rhythms, and experience God’s mysterious, loving presence together. You don’t have to have all the answers―and if we’re honest, many answers aren’t ours to have. This is the beauty of faith.As you parent your children and explore your questions together, may God reveal sacred moments to you―in each season of your life.Book Mentioned: Every Season Sacred: Reflections, Prayers, and Invitations to Nourish Your Soul and Nurture Your Family throughout the Year by Kayla Craig Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction to Kayla Craig and her book "Every Season Sacred" (02:37) - Recommendation for "Every Season Sacred" as a holiday gift (04:18) - Introduction and Prayer for the Interview (09:01) - Second Book: "Every Season Sacred" and its Purpose (14:02) - Technology's Impact on Parenting and Family Life (16:59) - The Addictive Nature of Technology and Finding Presence (19:58) - Praying in Moments of Deep Pain and Suffering (24:11) - Finding comfort and freedom in the present moment (25:56) - Navigating culture and staying grounded in faith (28:09) - Introduction and Book Announcement

It's Tuesdays with Tata!Today, a look at Exodus 32, and a talk about how Moses changed his mind!Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:29) - Introduction to a Journey of Transformation (01:26) - Thanksgiving and Appreciation for God's Blessings (03:44) - Moses Becomes a Shepherd and Encounters God in the Wilderness (04:42) - A Change of Heart: Moses' Transformation Begins (05:42) - The Tablets of Stone and God's Displeasure (06:40) - God Relents and Saves the Children of Israel (07:36) - Moses Confronts Aaron about the People's Actions (07:57) - Worshipping idols: The Golden Calf incident (09:32) - Moses' encounter with God on the mountain (10:15) - God's Chosen Ones - What Do We Do? (12:33) - Aliens and Strangers in this World (13:10) - Seeking God through His Word and the Holy Spirit (14:25) - Making a Choice to Believe and Seek God (18:06) - Recognizing the Source of Beauty and Power (18:43) - Moses learns to trust God and be honest with himself (20:12) - Moses sees the burning bush and engages with God (22:26) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

How do we glorify God and help others when we're exhausted and our lives seem impossibly busy?Today we have a great conversation with writer and editor Drew Dyck about how just showing up is sometimes the most important thing we can do. This powerful talk will encourage you and change your mind about calling and purpose. Book: Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians) by Drew Dyck Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Mind Change Monday with Drew Dick and his new book (02:25) - The Power of Just Showing Up and its Impact (04:07) - Drew Dick Returns to Discuss "Just Show Up" (08:28) - The Importance of Faithfulness in an Ordinary Life (11:53) - Embracing Daily Focus and Abandoning Control (14:15) - Meeting Needs Around You and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities (15:44) - Seeing Needs through the Eyes of Faith (17:03) - Finding a Through Line in Diverse Careers (22:50) - The Neuroscience of Willpower and Resilience (25:04) - The Importance of Authenticity vs. Performing a Role (26:31) - Funny Moment: Son Using His Name as a Christian Card (26:56) - Writing a Book for Encouragement and Faithfulness (28:31) - Drew's Hope to Encourage and Inspire through Writing (31:29) - Just Show Up: Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life (31:49) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" Book

It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday! Today's operation is The Gratitude Graft. (Originally released in 2022, re-released today in preparation for Thanksgiving, with transcript!) Learning how to be grateful in any situation is a neuroscience superpower that will increase resilience, hope, and happiness. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Psalm 118:24 ESV This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Colossians 3:17 ESV And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Psalm 136:1 ESV Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. Helpful Article: The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Effects on the Brain Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by CC Winans (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:02) - Introduction and Importance of Gratitude (01:23) - Preparing for Thanksgiving and Handling Stress (03:23) - Using Neuroscience to Overcome Negativity (05:38) - Reacting with Gratitude in High-Stress Situations (12:06) - Changing Your Mind for Happiness and Peace (14:48) - Gratitude: Solving Instead of Succumbing (20:54) - Grafting in Gratitude: Finding a Way Forward (22:46) - Choosing Gratitude for a Better Tomorrow (30:49) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Frontal Lobe Friday!A look at how bringing mindfulness into your breathing can get your frontal lobes under control, to help you retake the high mental ground when life throws hard things at you. This is a superpower to help you become healthier, feel better, and be happier!Book Mentioned: Every Season Sacred by Kayla CraigScripture: Hebrews12:1, Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 14:16 Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount! Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) (00:08) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Taking Control of Your Thoughts (02:31) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Changing Your Life through Mind Control (03:18) - Winter Challenges to the Immune System and Family Gatherings (05:45) - Boosting Immune System with Armorous and Colostrum (08:14) - Taking Control of Racing Thoughts and Fear (13:52) - Removing the Weight and Running with Perseverance (19:07) - Recognizing the Presence of a Spiritual Enemy (23:11) - Using your senses to start noticing your surroundings (31:39) - Worshiping in the Chapel with a Deployed Band (33:30) - Letting Go and Finding Strength in God (41:37) - Introducing the Dr. Lee Warren podcast and book promotion

No matter where you find yourself, or what you're going through, God will be there for you if you ask him to. A quiet time about God’s sovereignty, and how we can trust in it no matter what. Scriptures shared today: Psalm 281 To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me.For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit.Psalm 139:7-87 Can I go anywhere apart from Your Spirit? Is there anywhere I can go to escape Your watchful presence?8 If I go up into heaven, You are there. If I make my bed in the realm of the dead, You are there. Psalm 143:77 Hurry and answer me, O Eternal One, for my spirit is weak, my courage is gone.Do not turn away; let me see Your face; otherwise, I’ll die and be like all those who have gone to the grave. Music by Cody Carnes and Chris Tomlin (Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 ) Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!

It's Theology Thursday. Today, a look at happiness, joy, and contentment.Books Mentioned: Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and Happiness by Randy Alcorn Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:08) - Introducing the Theme of Three Books (01:37) - Introduction to the Three Books I Love Episodes (03:57) - The Impact of Writing and Recommended Book: Bird by Bird (09:47) - The Misconception of Happiness and Joy (14:00) - Pursuing Happiness in the World vs. God's Promise (19:21) - The meaning of "blessed" in the Beatitudes explained (28:11) - Taking it Bird by Bird: Overcoming Life's Challenges (30:14) - The Value of the Journey: Finding Hope and Purpose (32:10) - Redefining Happiness: Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus (35:26) - Understanding the concept of happiness and its misconceptions (44:30) - Unpacking Life-Changing Books and Authors (45:03) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

Learning the Discipline of Waiting is a Powerful Self-Brain Surgery Tool If you can't say no to something you want today so that you can have something you need tomorrow, you can never be free. Here's some thoughts on delayed gratification, as one of the super powers in our quest for infinite happiness. Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! Music by Lyle Lovett and Tommy Walker(Adapted from Infinitely Happier, Part 11, with new transcript)

Our current society has a big worldview problem. Today for Wildcard Wednesday, We Talk About WorldviewToday, we talk about John Mark Comer’s book Live No Lies, and two ideas that he really helped me clarify: What was the biggest idealogical mindset shift in Western civilization in the past 200 years? What cultural credo did we pick up from Shakespeare, and why is it so ironic? Today’s Mind Change Monday episode gets into the philosophical underpinnings of modern Western thought, and two lies of the devil that have shaped so many people’s thoughts on happiness: Live your truth What makes you unhappy is anyone telling you what to do or not to do Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Books mentioned: Live No Lies by John Mark Comer Faithfully Different by Natasha Crain Live Your Truth and Other Lies by Alisa Childers The Daniel Dilemma by Chris Hodges Music by Tommy Walker(Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:08) - Going back in time to March of this year (03:01) - The importance of stewarding your worldview diligently (08:03) - Commitment to Changing Mind and Maximizing Potential (17:06) - The Definition of True Happiness according to Jesus (19:11) - The Shift from a Culture of Authority to Authenticity (26:30) - The Deception of "To Thine Own Self Be True" (28:47) - Pursuit of Desire Does Not Lead to Happiness (30:51) - Be True to Someone Greater Than Yourself (37:07) - Introduction: Book and Podcast Sponsorship

On Veterans Day, I had a great talk with Corie Weathers about the challenges our veterans, their families, and our active duty military members are facing as we transition from two decades of war. Based on more than 15 years of research, Military Culture Shift offers insights from the counseling office as well as perspectives on the effectof Department of Defense budget decisions, changes in generational views of authority, and emerging social trends within the militarycommunity post-9/11.Whether you are a military leader, historian, politician, educator, counselor, service member, or family member, Military Culture Shiftwill encourage you to understand and embrace:• How past decisions have led to the current state of wellness• Generational differences in motivation and views of authority• Ways in which learning styles impact training• Why families aren’t turning up for in-person and social events• Communication shifts that impact cohesiveness• Information distribution strategies that help• Leadership strategies to influence positive changes goingforwardCORIE WEATHERS, LPC, is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and author of the award-winning book SacredSpaces: My Journey to the Heart of Military Marriage. Over the past two decades, she has focused her career asa clinical consultant specializing in marriage, military culture, special forces, and leadership development. Coriehas traveled with the US Secretary of Defense to Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Persian Gulf to visit troops and report on deployment conditions. She facilitates transformative workshops and retreats for service members and families across the globe. In addition to providing subject matter expertise on military culture, Corie consults organizations and institutions on building trust,creating impactful programming, and working within a multi-generational team. Her advocacy has included White House initiatives and contributing to the passing of a Congressional Bill for licensure portability.Book mentioned: MILITARY CULTURE SHIFT: The impact of war, money, and generational perspective on morale, retention, and leadership by Corie WeathersImprove your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:11) - Honoring Veterans and Exploring Military Culture Shift (02:16) - Highlighting Corey Weathers' book, "Military Culture Shift" (05:01) - Introducing Corey Weathers, an expert on military culture (07:14) - The impact of war on military culture and recruitment crisis (09:25) - Mental health challenges and loneliness in the military community (11:13) - The complexity of mental health issues in the military (13:35) - The disconnect between the average American and the military (15:42) - Gen Z's Impact on the Department of Defense (17:31) - DoD's Struggle with Online Presence and Regulation (19:27) - Igniting Compassion and Empathy for the Military (22:27) - Fostering Understanding and Appreciation for Military Service (24:46) - Culmination: The Exit from Afghanistan and its Impact on Families (26:46) - The Crash in the Military Community and the Recruitment Crisis (28:39) - Discouraging: Issues with DOD's Ability to Care for Service Members (31:06) - Encouraging: The Strong Unity and Shared Values in the Military Community (32:56) - Powerful Commercials and the Psychology of Military Recruitment (35:13) - Shifting Recruitment Focus and Concerns for Gen X Parents (39:32) - Reconnect and Remember on Veterans Day (41:34) - Reflecting on the Military Community's Sacrifices (43:54) - Introduction and Book Promotion

It's Mind Change Monday!Today, a look at the gut microbiome and it's role in immune and brain health. And, the first in a series of weekly segments, Three Things I Learned from Three Books I Love!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique! Books Mentioned: Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop and The Mind-Gut Connection by Emeran Mayer PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen! Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs! Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose! Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book! Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (00:02) - Introduction and the importance of changing our minds (02:02) - Introducing "Three Things I Learned from Three Books I Love" (04:06) - Declining Health: The Impact of Diet and Gut Microbiome (06:11) - Surprising Discoveries: HLA-B27 and Autoimmune Diseases (13:41) - Amino acid sequences and autoimmune diseases (15:16) - Gut microbiome and its impact on overall health (23:15) - The Importance of the Gut Microbiome and Brain Health (24:57) - Discovering the Relevance of Past Research (31:27) - Paying Attention to Dietary Choices and Their Effects (33:11) - Understanding the Importance of Calorie Deficit for Weight Loss (35:56) - Introduction and Book Announcement