

The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
Dr. Lee Warren
What if the secret to healing, hope, and higher performance isn't only about understanding our trauma or coping with our diagnoses, but is also about retraining our brains? Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. Lee Warren integrates neuroscience and faith to help you find the life you were designed to live. This is where you get the training, tactics, and truth you need to change your mind and your life, and it's called self-brain surgery.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 30min
New Year, New Brain (S13E17)
A personal story of grief and a clinic encounter that reveal how discomfort can hide deep suffering. Conversations about choosing transformation for the new year and directing change through conscious thought. Clear distinctions between brain processes and purposeful mental renewal are explored. Practical encouragement for resilience and intentional inner change.

Dec 31, 2025 • 31min
Learn the Right Lessons from 2025 (S13E16)
In this episode, we reflect on the challenges of 2025, sharing personal experiences of loss and the emotional landscape of closing a difficult year. I emphasize the need for a proactive mindset as we enter 2026, encouraging listeners to cultivate a positive mental environment and establish intentional morning routines.
We discuss six key principles to help reshape thoughts and improve mental resilience. By focusing on personal growth through adversity and letting go of past burdens, we can prepare for a successful new year..
Click here for the transcript
Resources and Links
My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)
Pre-order my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and get three amazing bonuses! (Enter your receipt/order number to claim your goodies!)

Dec 29, 2025 • 54min
The Best of 2025: Quantum Decision Making (S13E15)
We're wrapping up 2025 with replays of our top interviews and episodes of the year.
Today, we're looking at Quantum Decision Making.
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Resources and Links
My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)
Pre-order my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and get three amazing bonuses! (Enter your receipt/order number to claim your goodies!)

Dec 26, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Best of 2025: Dr. Curt Thompson (S13E14)
We're wrapping up 2025 with replays of our top interviews and episodes of the year.
Today, we're talking with bestselling author, Dr. Curt Thompson.
Click here for the transcript
Resources and Links
My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)
Pre-order my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and get three amazing bonuses! (Enter your receipt/order number to claim your goodies!)

Dec 24, 2025 • 59min
The Best of 2025: Ann Voskamp (S13E13)
We're wrapping up 2025 with replays of our top interviews and episodes of the year.
Today, we're talking with New York Times bestselling author, Ann Voskamp.
Click here for the transcript
Resources and Links
My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)
Pre-order my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and get three amazing bonuses! (Enter your receipt/order number to claim your goodies!)

Dec 22, 2025 • 46min
The Best of 2025: Jo Hargreaves (S13E12)
We're wrapping up 2025 with replays of our top interviews and episodes of the year.
Today, we're talking with the brilliant Jo Hargreaves, known online to her hundreds of thousands of followers as The Faith-Filled Therapist.
Click here for the transcript
Resources and Links
My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)
Pre-order my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and get three amazing bonuses! (Enter your receipt/order number to claim your goodies!)

Dec 21, 2025 • 35min
Holidays and Habits (S13E11)
Holidays are wonderful. but they can be stressful. And stress can trip us up if we're trying to make major changes in our lives. Here's an episode from 2024 about how to use self-brain surgery to avoid falling back into habits we're trying to break.
It's the second in the Sunday Self-Brain Surgery series.
Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel, and check out the three 5-minute self-brain surgery operations we'll be bringing to you this coming week.
Merry Christmas!
Click here for the transcript
Resources and Links
My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)
Pre-order my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and get three amazing bonuses! (Enter your receipt/order number to claim your goodies!)

Dec 19, 2025 • 22min
Tame Your Self-Talk (S13E10)
Discover how to transform negative self-talk into empowering narratives with a powerful new technique. Explore the neuroscience behind self-talk and learn the importance of self-awareness and scripture. Follow five essential steps: assess your thoughts, uncover their origins, replace negativity with affirmations, practice positive self-talk, and ground new beliefs through action. Harness the power of neuroplasticity for resilience and better performance. A kinder inner voice can lead to improved relationships and spiritual alignment.

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Dec 17, 2025 • 31min
Train Your Brain for Flourishing (S13E9)
Explore the fascinating interplay between three brain networks: the Default Mode Network, Central Executive Network, and Salience Network. Discover how the DMN can lead to ruminating thoughts while also offering paths to self-reflection. Learn strategies to train your mind using techniques like subject-object shifts and intentional interruptions. This discussion merges faith and neuroscience, emphasizing narrative healing and mental flourishing, making it an essential listen for those seeking to enhance their cognitive wellness.

Dec 15, 2025 • 37min
The Three Lies Most People Believe (S13E8)
Delve into the intriguing distinction between mind and brain and how it affects your beliefs. Discover the three common lies that might be hindering your progress. Learn about the power of neuroplasticity and how repetitive thoughts shape your brain. Explore tools like the Thought Biopsy to discern true thoughts from false ones. Uncover the critical difference between surface-level change and deep, identity-level transformation. It's a journey toward mental freedom and empowerment!


