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The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Dr. Lee Warren

300 episodes

A neurosurgeon’s science-backed approach to rewiring your brain for focus, resilience, and hope. Teaching you how faith and neuroscience together accelerate real transformation.

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  1. The Prescription No One Expects (S15E25)

    · 51 min · S15 E25

    Dr. Lee Warren addresses late-night anxiety and intrusive thoughts, explaining that the brain’s alarm response isn’t proof you’re broken but a reaction to untested, often-untrue automatic thoughts. He teaches…

  2. Chuck DeGroat: Who You're Becoming (S15E24)

    · 49 min · S15 E24

    Dr. Lee Warren interviews therapist and author Dr. Chuck DeGroat about deep, lasting identity-level transformation and DeGroat’s new book, "Who You Are Becoming: The Slow and Courageous Work of Cultivating Character in…

  3. Mark Batterson: Not My Circus (S15E23)

    · 37 min · S15 E23

    I'm excited to welcome my friend, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson, back to the show today! In this episode, we discuss his incredible new book, "Not My Circus: Living with Courage,…

  4. The Obedience Rewire (Stanley's Principles Pt. 3)

    · 19 min · Bonus

    By popular demand, I'm releasing this 3-part Self-Brain Surgery series from my YouTube channel covering Dr. Charles Stanley's 30 Life Principles. This is part 3 of a series connecting Pastor Charles Stanley's classic…

  5. Adversity is the Operating Room (Stanley's Principles Pt. 2) (S15E20)

    · 28 min · S15 E20

    The second part of a three-part series connecting Dr. Charles Stanley’s “30 Life Principles” with my Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery. In this episode, I take you to Iraq, during my time there as a combat…

  6. Your Mind is the Battlefield (Stanley's Principles Pt. 1)

    · 24 min · Bonus

    By popular demand, I'm releasing the other 2 episodes in the 3-part Self-Brain Surgery series from my YouTube channel covering Dr. Charles Stanley's 30 Life Principles. Go back to my neurosurgery training with me to…

  7. Dr. Zach Clinton Mental Health, Neuroscience, and Faith (S15E22)

    · 54 min · S15 E22

    Dr. Lee Warren introduces Dr. Zach Clinton, Executive Vice President of the American Association of Christian Counselors, host of the Built Different podcast, licensed professional counselor, and Liberty University…

  8. Ryan Miller: Meek as a Mustang (S15E21)

    · 47 min · S15 E21

    An incredible conversation with social media star, podcaster, and filmmaker Ryan Miller about his new book, "Meek as a Mustang." This one will redefine an ancient virtue that many of us have misunderstood, and help you…

  9. Don’t Snatch Anxiety from the Jaws of Awesome (S15E19)

    · 31 min · S15 E19

    In this powerful episode, I share how chronic stress can make us respond to answered prayers with fear instead of gratitude, illustrated by a patient whose clear MRI still triggered anxiety and a father who anticipated…

  10. Healing What You Can’t Erase with Christopher Cook (S15E18)

    · 47 min · S15 E18

    Trauma leaves a mark, on our minds, in our bodies, and all over our lives. My friend Christopher Cook, author of Healing What You Can’t Erase, returns to the podcast this week to discuss trauma, loss, and the role of…

  11. It’s Time to Heal with Dr. Derwin Gray (S15E17)

    · 43 min · S15 E17

    Dr. Derwin Gray on Trauma, Faith, and Renewing Your Mind Press play and let’s do the hard and holy work of healing. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Derwin Gray, a former NFL player, pastor and founder…

  12. Make Quitting Impossible: Burn the Boats (S15E16)

    · 29 min · S15 E16

    In our finale to All-In August 2026, I share the true story behind Cortés “burning the boats,” quietly drilling holes to make retreat impossible, and why partial commitment usually produces no results, just guilt and…

  13. When the Tests Are Normal, But the Pain is Real: Self-Brain Surgery and Chronic Pain (S15E15)

    · 30 min · S15 E15

    Listen in as I explain why chronic pain can persist even after the scans look like the problem is “fixed,” using my early-career patient Denise as an example: her L4-5 disc herniation was surgically decompressed…

  14. From Information to Transformation: Dr. Alison Cook on Healing and Connection (S15E14)

    · 51 min · S15 E14

    "We don't need more information. We need transformation." That's what we're after in this powerful conversation with my friend Dr. Cook, renowned author and therapist who bridges spiritual formation and mental health.…

  15. Neuroscience and Scripture in Sync: Ten More Ways They Align to Help You Flourish (S15E13)

    · 24 min · S15 E13

    In this episode, I give you ten more practical, high-impact ways neuroscience and scripture align to help you flourish, with self-brain surgery® tools you can start using today for more peace, clarity, resilience, and…

  16. Trust God for More Than You Can Imagine with Susie Larson (S15E12)

    · 52 min · S15 E12

    Hit play and join me as I sit down with my dear friend Susie Larson to talk about her new book, "More Than You Can Imagine: What God Does When You Trust Him" and why so many of us live as if God’s promises are for…

  17. Dizzy, Suffering, And Undiagnosed: Neuroplasticity to the Rescue? (S15E11)

    · 45 min · S15 E11

    As a neurosurgeon, I see many patients who are struggling with chronic dizziness or vertigo despite normal medical scans. They're often scared, frustrated, and desperate for answers, and they've been told their…

  18. Forgiving God? (S15E10)

    · 28 min · S15 E10

    Release the offense you’ve been carrying against God and learn the five-step “self brain surgery” process I use when grief turns from honest questioning into an automated accusation. I share the story of operating on…

  19. Taya Kyle on Surrendered Action (S15E9)

    · 1 h 01 min · S15 E9

    Join me for an inspiring conversation with Taya Kyle, widow of "American Sniper" Chris Kyle. She shares how she led her family through the aftermath of her husband's murder, and learned the power of surrendered action.…

  20. Surrendered Action: How Taking the Next Step Creates Hope (S15E8)

    · 30 min · S15 E8

    I share a 3:00 AM moment in Auburn, Alabama when I felt God, and my wife Lisa, calling me to write about what I carried home from the Iraq War, including trauma that became PTSD, but fear and doubt kept me frozen until…

  21. Basic Self-Brain Surgery® (S15E7)

    · 32 min · S15 E7

    Learn the basic “self brain surgery” procedure, using your mind to change the structure of your brain through neuroplasticity, so you can tackle anything from performance and finances to grief, trauma responses,…

  22. Stop Letting Anger Drive: 4 Self Brain Surgery Tools to Regain Control (S15E6)

    · 31 min · S15 E6

    Take a breath and stop letting anger drive. Today, I’m going to show you four practical self-brain surgery operations you can use immediately to move out of reactive brain management mode and into clarity, intention,…

  23. Get Better at Getting Better: A Deeper Thought Biopsy for Disordered Thinking (S15E5)

    · 22 min · S15 E5

    In this episode, I encourage you for showing up to do the hard and holy work of self-brain surgery. I explain how we “get better at getting better” by practicing the thought biopsy. It works by creating a pause between…

  24. What Determines Your Quality of Life? Decoupling Peace from Circumstances (S15E4)

    · 46 min · S15 E4

    In this powerful episode, I challenge you to re-examine what determines your quality of life and to notice where you’ve tightly coupled your peace, purpose, and happiness to external circumstances like money, health,…

  25. Science Spotlight: What's in Your Water?

    · 28 min · Bonus

    This is a special Science Spotlight episode! I'm joined by Helen Christoni from Aquatru, to discuss a question that's vitally important to all of us: do you know what's in your drinking water? Aquatru filters every…

  26. Was This Really Necessary? Turning Suffering Into Endurance, Character, and Hope (S15E3)

    · 55 min · S15 E3

    In this episode, I share my origin story to explore why I’ve so often asked God, “Was this really necessary?” It will help you move from reactive “brain management mode” into reflective “self brain surgeon mode”…

  27. Self Brain Surgery vs. Manifestation: Neuroscience, Scripture, and Partnering with God (S15E2)

    · 31 min · S15 E2

    In this episode, I answer a listener question about whether self-brain surgery is the same as manifestation. You’ll learn that self-brain surgery is a biblical, God-centered partnership that applies legitimate…

  28. 10 Ways Neuroscience and Scripture Align to Help You Flourish (S15E1)

    · 39 min · S15 E1

    In this episode, we cover ten fascinating places where neuroscience and scripture connect to help you unlock your flourishing life. Resources and Links The most important book you'll read this year (besides the…

  29. Using the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in Your Life (S14E4)

    · 25 min · S14 E4

    Join me for part four of our Self-Brain Surgery® Basics series. These episodes can serve as a "start here" place for you if you're new to the self-brain surgery® practice, or for you to share with others who are just…

  30. Four Approaches to Life (S14E3)

    · 23 min · S14 E3

    Join me for part three of our Self-Brain Surgery® Basics series. These episodes can serve as a "start here" place for you if you're new to the self-brain surgery® practice, or for you to share with others who are just…

  31. Mind, Brain, and Worldview (S14E2)

    · 36 min · S14 E2

    This episode continues our "start here" series in your self-brain surgery™ journey. Part 2 of a 4-part series of self-brain surgery™ basics, this episode goes deep into the foundational elements of what self-brain…

  32. Start Here with Self-Brain Surgery™ (S14E1)

    · 49 min · S14 E1

    This episode serves as a "start here" for your self-brain surgery™ journey. Part 1 of a 4-part series of self-brain surgery™ basics, this episode answers the most basic question: what is self-brain surgery? Click…

  33. Five Things That Are True (S13E61)

    · 10 min · S13 E61

    In this special bonus episode, I explore five fundamental truths essential for personal transformation as we approach the end of April 2026. Drawing from my morning reflections, I emphasize that real change starts…

  34. Holding It All Together (S13E60)

    · 29 min · S13 E62

    In this episode, we explore the resonance of God's voice in reality, referencing John 10:10 and Colossians 1:15-17 to connect scriptural truths with scientific principles. I break down the four fundamental forces of…

  35. Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part II (S13E59)

    · 45 min · S13 E59

    Join for me part two of an incredible talk about truth, value, faith, and hope, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist. We discuss his books, The Master and His Emissary, and The Matter with…

  36. Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part I (S13E58)

    · 42 min · S13 E58

    Join for me part one of an incredible talk about the mind, the brain, and how your brain sees the world, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist. We discuss his books, The Master and His…

  37. When You Love Someone in Recovery (S13E57)

    · 30 min · S13 E57

    Join me for a great talk with my friend, author and recovery expert Caroline Beidler, about her new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery. About Caroline: Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and the…

  38. Bandaids for Broken Bones (S13E56)

    · 37 min · S13 E56

    Are you tired of being so tired? Wondering why you keep trying to feel better but wind up feeling the same, or worse? Why the things you’re doing, the things the world says will help, don’t actually help? This episode…

  39. Classic: Your Mind is not Your Brain (S13E55)

    · 34 min · S13 E55

    [We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this episode, we discuss the crucial…

  40. Classic: Who Self-Brain Surgeons Are (S13E54)

    · 29 min · S13 E57

    [We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this episode, we discuss the…

  41. Classic: How Self-Brain Surgeons Think (S13E53)

    · 20 min · S13 E53

    [We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] Note: This is a replay of an episode…

  42. Classic: Heartaches and Bone Breaks (13E52)

    · 43 min · S13 E52

    [We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year] In this classic episode of the Self…

  43. The Suffering Substitution (S13E51)

    · 29 min

    In this episode, I share some of the hard and holy interactions I have with bereaved parents who have faced the unimaginable loss of a child. We explore the transition from grief to guidance and how our experiences can…

  44. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Self-Brain Surgery (S13E50)

    · 33 min · S13 E50

    This episode addresses one of the most common questions I get about self-brain surgery: Is SBS just another way of describing cognitive behavioral therapy? Go deep with me into the similarities, differences, and the…

  45. Throwback: Tish Harrison Warren (S13E49)

    · 1 h 06 min · S13 E39

    When life is hard, I turn to scripture, and to books. And one of favorite authors, who has helped me through some of my darkest hours, is today's guest. This is a throwback episode from December, 2023. I'm bringing…

  46. Healing with the Patient-to-Doctor Switch (S13E48)

    · 26 min · S13 E48

    Go back to early 2024 with me, to the first time we discussed the powerful tool all self-brain surgeons know and love now- the patient-to-doctor switch! Click here for the transcript Resources and Links The most…

  47. Light and Darkness (S13E47)

    · 20 min · S13 E51

    In this episode, I examine the connection between light, faith, and neuroscience, starting with the biblical "Let there be light" and its implications for our whole lives. Click here for the transcript Resources and…

  48. Brant Hansen on the Unoffendable Life (S13E46)

    · 48 min · S13 E46

    What does an unoffendable life look like? What's the role of "righteous anger?" Join me for an incredible talk with Brant Hansen to learn the answers today! Brant is an author, nationally syndicated radio host, and…

  49. Visualize vs See (S13E45)

    · 19 min · S13 E45

    In this episode of Frontal Lobe Friday, I pivot from our customary format, aiming to present key ideas in a way that allows for contemplation on the go. I emphasize the significance of precision in language and…

  50. True All the Way Down (S13E44)

    · 23 min · S13 E44

    Change how you read the Bible- and find more power, hope, and help than ever before. This episode will equip you to see how God’s words operate on multiple levels: poetic, practical, spiritual, neurological, and…

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