The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

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 KellerMovies Mentioned: The Book of John in Song Kids by Tommy Walker Ministries, and Because of BethlehemFrom 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 5:44-46Books 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 LeafImprove 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