The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Make Quitting Impossible: Burn the Boats (S15E16)

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 commitme

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

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 di

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

"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

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

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

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

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 m

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

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

Forgiving God? (S15E10)

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

Taya Kyle on Surrendered Action (S15E9)

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 murd

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

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 beca

Basic Self-Brain Surgery® (S15E7)

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

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

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 brai

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

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 thou

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

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

Science Spotlight: What's in Your Water?

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 i

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

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”

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

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-cent

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

In this episode, we cover ten fascinating places where neuroscience and scripture connect to help you unlock your flourishing life. Resources and Links⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

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

Four Approaches to Life (S14E3)

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® practic

Mind, Brain, and Worldview (S14E2)

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