

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.
Episodes
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Dec 14, 2025 • 40min
Sunday Self-Brain Surgery #1: The Ascription Prescription (S13E7)
Delve into the spiritual side of faith and neuroscience as practices like meditation and prayer prove their worth for mental resilience. Discover the 'Ascription Prescription,' which enhances self-worth by focusing on positive traits in yourself and others. Learn how attention shapes reality and how rehearsing truths can bolster your hope during tough times. Plus, explore practical strategies for nurturing relationships, including daily affirmations and gratitude exercises that can transform your connections.

Dec 12, 2025 • 23min
When You Feel Stuck (S13E6)
It's Frontal Lobe Friday!
In this episode, I introduce "The Unstuck Operation," a technique to overcome feelings of stagnation. We explore mental patterns that hinder progress and provide actionable strategies for breaking free. Highlighting insights from a listener, I emphasize the importance of mindset in self-brain surgery.
I outline a process that includes recognizing negative thoughts, engaging in small tasks to spark motivation, and understanding the neuroscience behind our feelings. I give you practical tools to use faith and neuroscience together to get unstuck!
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 10, 2025 • 16min
How You Get Stuck (S13E5)
Feeling stuck is a common struggle, and your brain's wiring might be to blame. It prefers safety over change, leading to outdated narratives based on past experiences. Discover four key brain mechanisms that trap us and learn how to break free with a five-step framework. This episode highlights the power of transforming the mind to reshape behaviors, intertwining neuroscience with wisdom from scripture. Ready to shift from a fixed mindset to growth? Embrace the tools for transformation and get unstuck!

Dec 8, 2025 • 22min
How Self-Brain Surgeons Think (S13E4)
In this episode, we explore how our thought patterns impact personal growth and healing. By examining the mindset of self-brain surgeons, we learn that overcoming feelings of being stuck starts with redefining our internal narratives.
I share key strategies to audit thoughts, viewing them as events rather than commands, and highlight the importance of intentional mental focus in shaping our realities. This will help you critically evaluate your internal dialogues and apply core values for healthier mental practices.
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 5, 2025 • 22min
Managing Chronic Stress (S13E3)
Discover how the "gratitude graft" can help manage chronic stress and anxiety by fostering mental resilience. Learn the connection between faith and neuroplasticity for better emotional regulation. Techniques include a breathing exercise to calm your nervous system and the power of gratitude, even in tough times. Lee Warren emphasizes the importance of proactive mental health management and offers practical steps for transforming your mindset. It's an interactive journey toward embracing a more fulfilling life.

Dec 3, 2025 • 40min
Retrain vs. Rewire (S13E2)
Discover the transformative power of consciously retraining your mind. The discussion delves into how habitual responses shape behavior and the difference between mind and brain. Learn practical strategies to redirect negative thought patterns. Explore the fascinating concept of self-brain surgery and how your mental practices influence emotional structure. From understanding the observer effect to linking scripture with neuroplasticity, this episode offers tools for enhanced well-being and resilience.

Dec 1, 2025 • 31min
Who Self-Brain Surgeons Are (S13E1)
Explore the intriguing traits of self-brain surgeons who take charge of their mental well-being. Discover how directed neuroplasticity and the power of attention can reshape your brain. Lee connects biblical wisdom to neuroscience, revealing how renewing the mind can transform our lives. Learn that resilience is trainable and how happiness relates to our attention habits. Delve into the concept of labeling and reclaiming your identity, and understand how co-creating reality with God empowers your journey.

Nov 27, 2025 • 23min
A Thanksgiving Self-Brain Surgery Operation (S12E97)
Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, even amidst struggles. The discussion highlights the brain's neuroplasticity, illustrating how intentional thoughts can reshape our lives. Lee shares insights on how small actions can catalyze significant change and emphasizes the importance of gratitude in overcoming anxiety. Personal stories of grief underscore resilience and the power of self-brain surgery. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their agency and transform their mindset, moving towards hope and healing.

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Nov 24, 2025 • 52min
The Art and Science of Self-Brain Surgery™ (S12E96)
Dive into the compelling blend of neuroscience and faith as thoughts literally reshape your brain. Explore the idea of self-brain surgery as an actionable tool for transformation. Discover how scriptural teachings map onto scientific principles, showing that attention can sculpt neural pathways. Learn practical strategies like the thought biopsy to assess and replace unhelpful thoughts with empowering truths. Embrace concepts like neuroplasticity and epigenetics to create resilience not just for yourself, but for future generations.

Nov 22, 2025 • 23min
De-Anatomize to Revitalize Your Life (S12E95)
Explore the dangers of over-anatomizing ourselves and how labels like anxiety and ADHD can limit our perception of identity. Delve into the historical impact of mechanistic thinking on personal narratives and self-understanding. Discover the transformative power of neuroplasticity and how our focus shapes reality. Dr. Lee encourages practical steps to reframe limiting beliefs and embrace a holistic view of identity. Learn to reclaim your story and start leading your brain toward hope and purpose.


