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 an 8-year-old boy shortly after my son Mitch died, and how saving someone else?s child intensified my anger and confusion. I explain why God doesn?t need our forgiveness, because He has not sinned, and how rumination keeps the brain?s threat networks activated while downregulating regulation and perspective.

Then I walk you through practical steps so trust can be re-anchored even when pain remains.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery ?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????? ?????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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.

This is one of the most moving and transformative interviews I've ever done, and Taya's story will help you navigate any type of hardship. 

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery ?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????? ?????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 I finally wrote one sentence: ?No Place to Hide.?

I explain the transformative power of surrendered action to work through the tension between waiting on the Lord and taking action by surrendering the outcome to God while taking the next obedient step. I connect this to neuroscience, describing how surrender calms threat networks and action supports neuroplasticity, and I give you a ?surrendered step protocol? you can use starting today.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery ?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????? ?????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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, anxiety, and other struggles.

You?ll be reminded that you may need help from a therapist, pastor, counselor, or trusted friend, and that self-help isn?t self-reliance. Follow the core steps that I teach you here, and you can apply self-brain surgery to literally any situation in your life. See how repeated focus builds new pathways and prunes old ones, and commit to showing up fully, with no numbing or avoidance, because you can?t change your life until you change your mind.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery ?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????? ?????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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, and control.

In this episode, I challenge the popular idea that you need to vent, smash things, or ?let it out,? and I share research showing that high-arousal catharsis often increases anger and future aggression, while calming practices like breathing, mindfulness, and prayer reduce anger and cortisol.

Then I walk you through a focused protocol that names the feeling and chooses a values-aligned response.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery ?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????? ?????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 automatic reactions and a more truthful, frontal-lobe response instead of fear-based reactivity. I emphasize that many automatic thoughts and feelings are disordered or false, and that self brain surgery, unlike value-neutral CBT, is a lifestyle and worldview grounded in neuroscience and scripture.

I teach broader categories of distorted thinking so you can identify not only that a thought is false but what kind of false it is, improving your SOAP notes and treatment plans. I review key categories: all-or-nothing thinking, overgeneralization, mental filtering, disqualifying the positive, catastrophizing, personalization, should statements, emotional reasoning, and labeling/mislabeling.

This one will refine and help you grow in your practice of self-brain surgery!

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery ?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????? ?????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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, marriage, or outcomes.

From my research, my writing, what I?ve seen in patients facing the same diagnoses with very different responses, and my own grief after my son Mitch was killed, I?ve learned that quality of life depends less on circumstances and more on the choices we make in hardship. I lay out several key decisions we have to make, and connect these to scripture.

Ultimately, quality of life is a choice, and we must practice self-brain surgery to redefine our lives around purpose, hope, and abundance that can?t be taken away.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 glass of water we drink in our home, and everything we cook. We've been using their filters for over two years, and they've been a great supporter and friend of the podcast. So, I wanted to give you a chance to learn about how important it is to know what you're drinking, and what Aquatru is doing to make your water safer.

You can visit www.aquatru.com and use checkout code drleewarren to get 20% off any Aquatru purchase, including their new shower head.

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The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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? through metacognition and tools like naming feelings and the thought biopsy.

I share how all the things I've been through- church abuse, divorce, war, PTSD, and child loss- led me often to question God. Then, you'll see how one dramatic perspective shift changed everything for me, and how it can change everything for you as well.

This one is raw, vulnerable, and will help you get after the hard and holy work of learning to trust God even in the hardest moments of your life.  

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 neuroscience to mind renewal, not ?law of attraction,? universalism, pantheism, or ?name it and claim it.?

I explain that reality is shaped by perspective and the brain?s filters (reticular activating system) but must be aligned with God?s will.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 getting started. Use them as a discussion guide for a small group of fellow self-brain surgery practitioners, or as a refresher whenever you want to recall the big ideas we use as foundational concepts for this hard and holy work. This episode gives you an overview of the how you can use the ten commandments of self-brain surgery® in the five areas of your life: spiritual, mental health, relationships, professional/financial, and physical health.

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 getting started. Use them as a discussion guide for a small group of fellow self-brain surgery practitioners, or as a refresher whenever you want to recall the big ideas we use as foundational concepts for this hard and holy work.

This episode gives you an overview of the four basic approaches to life people take, and how a willingness to change approaches can be the key to maximizing your outcome in everything you do.

Click here for the transcript

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 surgery is, the difference between your mind and your brain, and why it matters so much.

?Click here for the transcript????????????????

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 with disrupting your current patterns, leveraging neuroplasticity to reshape your brain through new actions. I discuss the significance of internal control in your growth journey, illustrating that true happiness and purpose stem from within rather than external circumstances. Throughout the episode, I stress that past experiences do not define your future and that empowerment lies within, supported by scripture to reinforce these insights.

The journey to transformation begins with a shift in mindset, one that you can initiate today.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 the universe as expressions of divine governance, emphasizing our need for support beyond ourselves.

As we gear up for Season 14, I introduce foundational principles of self-brain surgery, equipping listeners with tools for mastering thoughts and emotions. This episode highlights that you are not alone; the same power upholding the universe is also there for you.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 Things, his career, and how he became interested in the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Dr. McGilchrist's ?YouTube Channel ?is a great resource also.

??Click here for the transcript?????????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ?????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery??????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ???????Get instant access for free by clicking here???????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ???????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You?????????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ???????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose???????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ???????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here???????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 Emissary, and The Matter with Things, his career, and how he became interested in the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss part II next week!

Dr. McGilchrist's YouTube Channel is a great resource also.

?Click here for the transcript????????????????

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 managing editor of Recovery.com. Her Substack newsletter, Circle of Chairs, reaches thousands weekly. Her writing is described as funny, gritty, relatable, and insightful. Caroline lives with her husband and twins in East Tennessee, where she enjoys hiking in the mountains and building up and serving her community's local recovery ministry.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

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The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 looks at our recurring problem of treating big wounds with bandaids.

We also talk about my #6 book I read in 2022, Eugene Peterson?s Run With the Horses.

Scriptures:

So, Jeremiah, if you?re worn out in this footrace with men,
    what makes you think you can race against horses?

Jeremiah 12:5, The Message

If you falter in a time of trouble,
    how small is your strength!

Proverbs 24:10, NIV

They offer superficial treatments
    for my people?s mortal wound.
They give assurances of peace
    when there is no peace.

Jeremiah 8:11, NIV

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The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[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 distinction between the mind and the brain, essential for the process of self-brain surgery.

I introduce the fourth commandment of self-brain surgery, which emphasizes that our mind controls our brain, and we explore how our thoughts shape our cognitive architecture. We contrast "brain-out" and "mind-down" worldviews, showing the power of intentionality and personal responsibility.

You'll get practical steps for engaging in self-brain surgery, and exercises for reflection to challenge limiting beliefs. This conversation sets the stage for further exploration of personal transformation in future episodes.

?Click here for the transcript??????????????

Note: This is a replay of an episode that came out before Dr. Warren's new book was published. He mentions pre-order bonuses in the episode, but those expired on February 3, 2026. They are now available for purchase as an expansion pack at https://school.wleewarrenmd.com??????????????.

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[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 character traits of self-brain surgeons, a transformative process for taking control of mental and emotional well-being. We lean into the power of Triple H therapy to achieve healing, hope, and higher performance, and we embrace resilience, intentionality, and self-reflection as key traits of self-brain surgeons.

Note: This is a replay of an episode that came out before Dr. Warren's new book was published. He mentions pre-order bonuses in the episode, but those expired on February 3, 2026. They are now available for purchase as an expansion pack at https://school.wleewarrenmd.com.

?Click here for the transcript

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[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 that came out before Dr. Warren's new book was published. He mentions pre-order bonuses in the episode, but those expired on February 3, 2026. They are now available for purchase as an expansion pack at https://school.wleewarrenmd.com

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??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

[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 Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intricate relationship between physical and emotional pain, showcasing how the brain processes both in similar ways.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and scientific research, Dr. Warren sheds light on why heartaches can feel as intense as physical injuries. He provides listeners with practical tools and strategies to reframe their grief, including self-brain surgery techniques, journaling, meditation, and community support.

Emphasizing the importance of faith and neuroscience, Dr. Warren inspires listeners to take control of their thoughts and rewire their brains for hope, resilience, and meaningful healing.

??Click here for the transcript

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 serve others.

Drawing on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, I teach you a self-brain surgery operation from my new book called The Suffering Substitution, and you'll see how understanding our pain can lead to purpose.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 incredible hope found in operating your nervous system from the mind-down.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 it to you today because I know it will bless someone, and because our guest has a new book coming out and will be back on the show soon to discuss it!

Tish Harrison Warren (no relation to me) is a bestselling author, Anglican priest , and New York Times columnist.

But she is also a bereaved parent, a wife and mother, and one of my very favorite writers. Join me for an incredible conversation with Tish about hope, prayer, faith in the midst of hardship, the power of Advent and the Christian calendar, lament, and so much more.

Check out Tish's newest book, Advent: The Season of Hope!
Her book Prayer In the Night is my go-to reminder of how to pray when I'm hurting.
You can learn a lot about how to "pray without ceasing" from her first book, Liturgy of the Ordinary.
And her incredible children's book, Little Prayers for Ordinary Days, would be a great Christmas gift for any little ones in your life.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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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 Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 advocate for healing children through  CURE International.

He?s been featured on ABC?s ?Good Morning America? in addition to regular appearances on Focus on the Family and Family Life Today, among many others. He?s written for CNN.com, The Washington Post, and U.S. News and World Report on a wide range of topics, and his work has been highlighted in The Irish Times.

Brant has won national ?personality of the year? awards for his work on his offbeat and quirky radio show, which airs on more than 200 stations. His podcast with his friend and radio producer, Sherri Lynn (?The Brant and Sherri Oddcast?) has been downloaded more than 19 million times.

He leverages his radio platform to advance the healing work of CURE, which provides life-changing surgeries for children with treatable conditions.

His first book, Unoffendable, has prompted a national discussion on the idea of forgiveness, and our culture?s embrace of self-righteous anger, and Brant joins me today to discuss forgiveness, flourishing, and lots more.

Listen through to the end to learn how to enter the giveaway for one of three copies of Brant's book!

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 thought, sharing a personal anecdote from the operating room that illustrates the difference between visualizing and merely seeing. This distinction is crucial for broadening our perception beyond a limited understanding.

I connect these concepts with spiritual insights, highlighting how deep contemplation can enhance our mental health and well-being. To foster this transformative mindset, I introduce a practical tool: one question to guide our awareness in daily life.

For the first time, we're splitting an episode into "thinking" and "doing" parts. This is the cognitive portion. For the deep dive, operating part, go to our YouTube channel!

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??????Get instant access for free by clicking here??????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 physical.

When God says something, it's always true, all the way down. I had this epiphany while performing high-stakes surgery, and it has dramatically changed my level of hope and confidence.

So come with me to the operating room, and see it for yourself through the lens of a neurosurgeon who uses scripture to steady myself in delicate brain surgery.

We explore the idea that the Bible is layered like anatomy and functions like an MRI that reveals identity and purpose, connecting concepts like neuroplasticity to Romans 12:2 and gratitude to 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

We walk through ?consider the lilies? (Matthew 6:28?30) as metaphor, awe practice, and stress regulation, including effects on the default mode network, cortisol, inflammation, vagal tone, and decision-making.

We also learn a practical ?self brain surgery? exercise using Philippians 4:6?8 to perform a thought biopsy, replacing anxious loops with gratitude and noble thoughts, and we connect fear, love, and physiology through 1 John 4:18.

Caution: you might never think of any verse in the Bible in the same way again after this episode. Because once you see it, you can't forget that God's words are true all the way down.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I share my personal journey of grappling with grief and seeking redemption after the loss of my son, Mitch, over a decade ago.

His memory not only brings sorrow but motivates me to transform that pain into purpose. Grieving is a shared human experience that connects us all, turning our tears into nourishment for growth and healing.

We discuss biblical truths and explore the neuroscience of grief, emphasizing that our emotional struggles can lead to resilience and foster connections with others. By embracing vulnerability and sharing our stories, we cultivate empathy and create a healing community.

Join me on this journey of confronting grief to ultimately cultivate joy and purpose in our lives.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I explore the concept of autopilot behavior and the subconscious scripts that dictate our daily actions. We examine how these unrecognized patterns can lead to mindless reactions, unhealthy habits, and distractions from our true selves.

Emphasizing the importance of identity-level change over superficial adjustments, I share insights on how to rewire our thought processes to foster healthier behaviors and purposeful living. As a neurosurgeon who has faced personal challenges, I discuss the brain's capacity for change through neuroplasticity.

Click here for the transcript???????????????

Resources and Links??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

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In this episode, I address the transformative journey of self-brain surgery and the identity shifts that accompany it, exploring the internal and relational resistance referred to as the?monsters in the gap.?

Inspired by Venkatesh Rao's essay, I encourage you to transform your identity from how things have been to who you're designed to be, by moving away from limiting narratives. I provide actionable steps for transformation, highlighting the neurological aspects crucial for change.

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? The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ???????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery????????????????????????????

? The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?????Get instant access for free by clicking here?????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ?????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You???????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ?????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose?????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ?????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here?????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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In this episode, we explore the deeper narratives that influence our behaviors and choices, emphasizing that true transformation begins within our identities.

We discuss the disconnect between intentions and actions and the importance of addressing underlying stories. We go into the neuroscience of thought processes and the concept of self-brain surgery to reshape our thinking.

Key themes include the belief in our capacity for change and practical applications to disrupt negative cycles using affirmations. This episode encourages listeners to embrace meaningful transformation and a deeper self-understanding to foster hope and purpose in their lives.

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? The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ??????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery???????????????????????????

? The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ????Get instant access for free by clicking here????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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Today, we discuss self-brain surgery as a real mechanism for life transformation, using the story of Henry, who struggled with anxiety but found superficial fixes ineffective. .

The bottom line? True change requires intentional mental engagement.

Exploring neuroplasticity and epigenetics, we learn how thoughts influence genetic expression and emphasize the benefits of practices like meditation.

By combining scriptural wisdom with neuroscience, you'll see the importance of renewing the mind for self-empowerment.

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? The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ??????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery???????????????????????????

? The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ????Get instant access for free by clicking here????.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ????????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ????????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose????????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ????????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here????????????????????????????????????????????! 

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In this episode, I share valuable insights from my neurosurgical training with Dr. Peter Jannetta, emphasizing the importance of simplicity in both surgery and daily life.

We explore the seventh commandment of self-brain surgery, "I must learn to stop making an operation out of everything," from my brand new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery.

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? The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ?????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery??????????????????????????

? The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ???Get instant access for free by clicking here???.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ???????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You?????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ???????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose???????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ???????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here???????????????????????????????????????????! 

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In this episode, we continue our exploration of our mental habits and their role in creating entrenched thought patterns that can hinder personal growth.

Building on part 1, I stress the importance of recognizing these repetitive mental habits and show you how self-brain surgery is the method to break free from negative thought loops.

We discuss the power of neuroplasticity and how, with intention and attention, we can reshape our mental and emotional landscapes.

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? The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ?????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery??????????????????????????

? The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ???Get instant access for free by clicking here???.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ???????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You?????????????????????????????????

????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ???????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose???????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ???????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here???????????????????????????????????????????! 

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This episode explores the concept of "brain ruts," which are ingrained mental patterns formed through habitual thinking rather than dysfunction. We discuss the neuroscience behind these ruts, highlighting how reinforced neural connections make our thoughts feel essential and automatic.

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? The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????

? The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??Get instant access for free by clicking here??.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my book ??????????????????????????????????????????????Hope Is the First Dose??????????????????????????????????????????????!

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????! 

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In this episode, we explore how self-brain surgery helps us focus the transformative power of metacognition and selective attention.

We discuss the importance of internal work over external circumstances, and learn how understanding and controlling your thought processes can lead to healing, hope, and higher performance.

The episode covers the neuroscience of anxiety, highlighting the significant roles of the brain's left and right hemispheres.

As always, we also smash Biblical wisdom together with neuroscientific insights to provide a practical guide for overcoming anxiety and achieving peace.

We conclude with practical exercises to help you take control of your mind and improve your mental well-being.

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The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery?????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??Get instant access for free by clicking here??.

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ??????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You????????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????If you need a dose of hope, read my 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!)

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In this conversation, I have an incredible conversation with bestselling author Christine Caine . We explore the themes of flourishing amidst adversity, the power of faith, and the importance of community, centered around Christine's powerful new book, The Faith to Flourish

Christine shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and the transformative power of scripture. We discuss the olive tree as a metaphor for resilience and the necessity of deep roots in faith. The conversation emphasizes the significance of embracing pain for growth, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the hope that can be found in suffering.

This episode will encourage you to seek flourishing in your life, regardless of external circumstances.

Takeaways

Flourishing is a choice, not dependent on circumstances. The journey of healing involves embracing pain. Scripture can replace lies with truth. Community is essential for resilience. Olive trees symbolize endurance and flourishing in adversity. Faith is crucial for personal growth and flourishing. Suffering can lead to deeper faith and character. The Holy Spirit empowers us to endure and flourish. Recovery requires patience and perseverance. Hope is found in the presence of God during suffering.

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One of the most important books you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ??????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery???????????????????????????

Sign up for my weekly ??????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here??????????????????????????????????????????! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ???Get instant access for free by clicking here???.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I present a transformative view on mental health, questioning whether we truly control our nervous systems or are merely operated by them.

Today, I introduce the concepts of "brain management mode" and "self-brain surgery mode." The former leads to a reactive life driven by anxiety, while the latter empowers individuals to take charge of their thoughts and emotions.

I emphasize that self-brain surgery is achievable through intentional practice, tapping into the brain's neuroplasticity. This episode explores the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality, highlighting how engaging with God can aid our journey toward mental clarity.

I was originally going to only release this episode on YouTube, but it's so important that I didn't want anyone to miss it! However, from now on, Friday episodes will be available on YouTube, so please subscribe to the YouTube channel to make sure you don't miss them!

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My latest book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ????????????????????????????????????????????I've Seen the End of You??????????????????????????????

??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????My 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!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is coming on February 3! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?Get instant access for free by clicking here?.

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In this episode, I share a powerful story highlighting the healing potential of self-brain surgery and introduce key concepts that promote active personal healing.

We reflect on the lessons I've learned from my patients and invite you to share your experiences for a chance to win a signed copy of the book. Join me in exploring this transformative journey, and learn how self-brain surgery saved my life, and how it can save yours too.

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The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ?????????????????????????????The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery??????????????????????????

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is live! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ???Get instant access for free by clicking here???.

Sign up for my weekly ???????????????????????????????????????????Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here???????????????????????????????????????????! (Get my free Thought Biopsy Worksheet when you subscribe!)

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In this episode, I explore the beliefs we hold about ourselves?shaped by upbringing and experiences?that often limit our potential. I share insights from my new book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery , which reflects my journey through grief and transformation.

We investigate how perceived truths can be mental constructs rather than immutable realities. By employing self-brain surgery, a fusion of neuroscience and faith, I discuss redefining our possibilities and taking control of our narratives.

Through personal reflections and biblical insights, I encourage listeners to shift from a passive mindset to active ownership of their healing journey, reminding them that change is always within reach. Join me as we challenge limitations and embrace the art of transformation.

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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!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is Coming on February 3! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??Get instant access for free by clicking here??.

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??????????????????????????????????????????????!

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Everything real in your life started as a thought. Join me as we explore the tenth commandment of self-brain surgery, thoughts become things.

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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!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is Coming on February 3! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?Get instant access for free by clicking here?.

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Today, we dive deep into the 9th commandment of self-brain surgery: I must believe that I'm getting better at what I'm doing.

We talk about how our minds are designed to provide top-down control over our brains, and the incredible power- and hope- that lives in the space between changing our thinking and rewriting our brains by leveraging neuroplasticity to our own advantage.

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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!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is Coming on February 3! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ??Get instant access for free by clicking here??.

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??????????????????????????????????????????????!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we explore the impact of generational beliefs and patterns on personal growth, challenging the narrative that individuals are trapped by their ancestry.

We dive deep into the Eighth Commandment of Self-Brain Surgery, and embrace how neuroscience and faith smash together to help us break harmful cycles and rewrite our lineage.

We learn the incredible hope and power of epigenetics, and how our choices and mindset can influence genetic expression and offer a path to reshape our futures.

Through real-life examples and insights, this episode will empower you to confront inherited issues and draw the line on the past to write a new future.

By embracing the potential for change, we can transform our lives and the legacies we leave behind, creating a positive ripple effect across generations.

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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!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is Coming on February 3! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. ?Get instant access for free by clicking here?.

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?????????????????????????????????????????????!

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we examine the challenges of breaking destructive habits and the concept of the "tomorrow tax," which highlights the cost of delaying today's challenges.

We discuss the sixth commandment of self-brain surgery: "I must love tomorrow more than I hate what I'm feeling right now," emphasizing the importance of prioritizing future well-being over momentary relief.

Then, we dive into the seventh commandment: "I must stop making an operation out of everything," which helps us simplify our healing processes.

By discussing the neuroscience of stress and advocating for mindfulness, I remind you of the power you already have to reclaim your life through presence and intentional engagement.

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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!)

The School of Self-Brain Surgery is Coming on February 3! You can get a taste for free by taking my powerful 3-part video training course, You Can Change Your Life. Get instant access for free by clicking here.

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