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- Ryan Miller: Meek as a Mustang (S15E21)
An incredible conversation with social media star, podcaster, and filmmaker Ryan Miller about his new book, "Meek as a Mustang." This one will redefine an ancient virtue that many of us have misunderstood, and help you step into the character and power of the life God is calling you to.
Order Ryan Miller's new book, "Meek as a Mustang": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQP93D78?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Learn more about Ryan Miller via JesusPeople: https://www.thejesuspeoplemovement.org/
The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
Check out the Self-Brain Surgery® Coaching App! https://studio.com/apps/selfbrainsurgery/brain
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.
48 min - Adversity is the Operating Room (S15E20)
The second part of a three-part series connecting Dr. Charles Stanley’s “30 Life Principles” with my Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery. In this episode, I take you to Iraq, during my time there as a combat neurosurgeon to share the exhaustion I felt during mass casualties, how they made me question God about why suffering happens, and I argue that adversity is never wasted.
You’ll learn that God doesn’t cause adversity, but that he will use it for the good of those who love Him. We unpack what Romans 8:28 really means and why it’s a game changer for your life. We connect more of Dr. Stanley’s principles to the first, seventh, and ninth commandments of self-brain surgery a trajectory rather than a destination.
This is a powerful episode that will change your life if you’re willing to do the hard and holy work of reframing adversity as opportunity for personal growth.
The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
Check out the Self-Brain Surgery® Coaching App! https://studio.com/apps/selfbrainsurgery/brain
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.
28 min - Don’t Snatch Anxiety from the Jaws of Awesome (S15E19)
In this powerful episode, I share how chronic stress can make us respond to answered prayers with fear instead of gratitude, illustrated by a patient whose clear MRI still triggered anxiety and a father who anticipated his son’s relapse even after 90 days sober.
I explain the neuroscience behind hypervigilance; elevated cortisol, negativity bias, and hedonic adaptation, and how the brain treats vivid worry like real danger. Drawing on Ian McGilchrist’s work on attention in the brain’s hemispheres, I show how stress narrows us into “what’s next” mode, stealing awe.
I connect this pattern to scripture (Luke 17, Psalm 103, Philippians 4:8, Habakkuk 3, Nehemiah 8, 1 Thessalonians 5) and teach a five-step “Turnback” practice: catch it, name it, imagine it, pause 60 seconds, and give thanks, to stop “snatching anxiety from the jaws of awesome.”
Don’t biopsy the blessing anymore. This episode will teach you how.
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
Check out the Self-Brain Surgery® Coaching App! https://studio.com/apps/selfbrainsurgery/brain
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.
30 min - Healing What You Can’t Erase with Christopher Cook (S15E18)
Trauma leaves a mark, on our minds, in our bodies, and all over our lives. My friend Christopher Cook, author of Healing What You Can’t Erase, returns to the podcast this week to discuss trauma, loss, and the role of faith and trust in our ultimate healing. This is one of the most powerful talks I’ve ever had on the show, and it will help you understand the difference in surviving and flourishing after life brings you pain.
Christopher Cook on YouTube
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.
47 min - It’s Time to Heal with Dr. Derwin Gray (S15E17)
Dr. Derwin Gray on Trauma, Faith, and Renewing Your Mind
Press play and let’s do the hard and holy work of healing.
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Dr. Derwin Gray, a former NFL player, pastor and founder of Transformation Church near Charlotte, and author of the new book "It’s Time to Heal."
We have a powerful talk about the unseen wounds we carry from trauma, relationships, and words spoken over us or by us. Derwin shares how chronic pain and childhood trauma shaped him, why healing can be difficult, and how the gospel, Scripture, and renewing the mind connect with neuroscience and psychology.
He unpacks his HEAL framework: be Honest with God, Expect healing to be hard, Accept what happened without affirming it, and Live from love, not for love. We also talk about grief, forgiveness, professional mental health help, and turning pain into purpose.
Learn more about Pastor Derwin Gray here.
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.
44 min - 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 commitment usually produces no results, just guilt and exhaustion.
I’ll show you how your brain, a prediction machine wired for the path of least resistance, can be reshaped through neuroplasticity as you choose the harder, better action day after day.
Your assignment is simple: pick one area of your life, choose one tiny habit to improve by 1% daily (about 37% better in a year), and identify what version of yourself has to die for that change to last. Real transformation is gradual, then sudden, and it costs comfort, predictability, and sometimes relationships. The reward? It leads to a new life of reliability, purpose, and faithfulness in the “very little,” daily work that leads to massive transformation.
Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss our weekly live sessions, Friday Self-Brain Surgery® training videos, and more!
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.
29 min - 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 disc herniation was surgically decompressed perfectly, yet her pain returned unchanged.
I share research showing many pain-free people have abnormal lumbar MRIs, meaning the “picture” isn’t always the whole story. I discuss the concept of central sensitization, in which an oversensitized nervous system acts like a smoke alarm that keeps ringing after the fire is out. This draws on Dr. Clifford Woolf’s work showing that chronic pain is real, measurable, and reversible.
I connect neuroscience and scripture (Romans 12:2, Psalm 34:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 4:16–18) and offer steps: get proper medical evaluation, speak truth to your nervous system instead of fear, practice mind renewal daily, and expect change to take time.
Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss our weekly live sessions, Friday Self-Brain Surgery® training videos, and more!
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.
30 min - 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 bridges spiritual formation and mental health.
We explore why mental health is worsening despite unprecedented psychological awareness. Allison explains the soul as an “inner family” of parts (drawing on Internal Family Systems), how old wounds resurface under stress, and how curiosity, compassion, and containment help us tend those parts without shame.
We talk about attachment theory, the limits of human relationships, and why secure connection ultimately involves our relationship with self and with God. Allison shares her personal story, the “soul mountain” metaphor, and practical steps to begin moving from disconnection to connection.
Dr. Alison's new book The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy is available for preorder now, and releases everywhere books are sold on August 18, 2026. Learn more about her work at dralisoncook.com .
Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss our weekly live sessions, Friday Self-Brain Surgery® training videos, and more!
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.
51 min - 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 today for more peace, clarity, resilience, and hope.
We connect brain science and Bible passages through:
- Sleep (the brain’s glymphatic detox and a wind-down routine)
- Laughter (endorphins/oxytocin and lower cortisol)
- Naming emotions (reduced amygdala activity)
- Movement (BDNF and new connections)
- Music and worship (brain synchronization and less anxiety)
- Nature (attention restoration and less rumination)
- Expressive writing (rewriting your story)
- Breath work (vagus nerve and heart rate variability)
- Identity in Christ (replacing trauma-shaped labels)
- Surrendered action (the next faithful step instead of worry).
Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss our weekly live sessions, Friday Self-Brain Surgery® training videos, and more!
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.
25 min - 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 many of us live as if God’s promises are for everyone else. Susie and I unpack what trust really looks like in scripture, why we settle for less, how fear and disappointment steal expectancy, and how to break free from false identities and negative self-talk.
Susie also shares her own battle with chronic Lyme and mold-related brain symptoms, and how gratitude helped shift her focus back to God’s goodness. Learn more and order her new book at susielarson.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.
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About The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
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A neurosurgeon’s science-backed approach to rewiring your brain for focus, resilience, and hope. Teaching you how faith and neuroscience together accelerate real transformation.
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