Lee Warren

W. Lee Warren, MD, a neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author, links neuroscience and Christian faith to everyday mental health practices. He discusses how repeating thoughts reshape the brain. He explores grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and when medication or careful diagnosis is needed. Practical steps and Scripture-based reframing are highlighted.

Dr. W. Lee Warren, M.D. is a brain surgeon, inventor, Iraq War veteran, and author of several books including his recently released Hope Is the First Dose: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from Trauma, Tragedy, and Other Massive Things. Dr. Warren practices neurosurgery at Great Plains Health and loves to make connections between faith, science, and the realities of life. In this conversation, Lee and I talk about the brain, how the brain responds to trauma, how to recover from trauma in a healthy way, a theology of suffering, the relationship between our limbic system and our prefrontal cortex, and other things related to the brain, body, and the trials of life.  Learn more about Lee from his website: https://wleewarrenmd.com  If you would like to support Theology in the Raw, please visit patreon.com/theologyintheraw for more information! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author, shares a practice he calls self-brain surgery. He connects neuroplasticity to renewing the mind. He explains addiction as a hijacked reward system, how trauma shapes responses not destiny, and how grief can become an idol. He shows how metacognition and deliberate thought practice can rewire the brain for recovery and spiritual growth.

Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon, Iraq War vet, and author, blends neuroscience and Christian faith in practical ways. He explains how repeated thoughts rewire the brain. He discusses gratitude as an anxiety hack, morning practices to prep the brain, links between Philippians and neuroplasticity, and limits of change including epigenetic effects on future generations.

Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author, blends neuroscience, faith, and hard-earned resilience in this conversation. He explores neuroplasticity, how thoughts reshape the brain, teaching kids to separate feelings from facts, a three-second pause and thought biopsy, and how manageable hardship builds real capability and hope.

Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon and author who blends clinical neuroscience with practical mental tools. He talks about how repeated thoughts literally rewire brain structure. He explains attention filters, neuroplasticity, epigenetic effects across generations, and how reframing stories changes feelings. He invites listeners to take responsibility for intentional mental change.

Dr. Lee Warren, an award-winning neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, podcaster, and bereaved parent. He weaves neuroscience with faith while recounting loss and resilience. Conversations cover how suffering reshapes the brain, neuroplasticity as intentional practice, MRI demos of thought affecting physiology, PTSD insights, and turning grief into legacy through daily habits and hope.

Dr. Lee Warren, a practicing neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author, blends neuroscience and faith. He explains self-brain surgery as intentionally directing brain processes. He shares wartime neurosurgery, PTSD and profound grief, and watching fMRI reveal how thoughts change brain activity.

Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon and Iraq War veteran, discusses his unique approach to overcoming trauma through what he calls 'self-brain surgery.' He explains how understanding our brain's response to grief and fear can enable us to interrupt negative thought patterns. Warren emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between the mind and brain in the healing process, blending faith with neuroscience. His insights reveal that while trauma shapes us, it doesn't dictate our future, encouraging listeners to take control of their thoughts and restore hope.

Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon and author with a background in trauma recovery and neurobiology, discusses the intriguing intersection of neuroscience and spirituality. He shares his profound journey from the battlefield to exploring near-death experiences after the loss of his son. The conversation dives into how neuroplasticity and epigenetics reveal our ability to reshape our minds and destinies. They also examine compelling evidence linking NDEs to spiritual truths, portraying a transformative view of healing and the enduring nature of the soul.