The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

The Thought Biopsy (S12E52)


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What if not every thought you have is true?


In this powerful episode, Dr. Lee Warren takes you into the mental operating room to practice the Thought Biopsy, a self-brain surgery procedure that helps you examine automatic thoughts before you let them dictate your emotions, choices, and behaviors.

With neuroscience, scripture, and a surgeon’s clarity, Dr. Warren guides you through a practical, life-saving mindset shift: you are not your brain, and you don’t have to believe everything you think.

Learn how to take your thoughts captive (2 Corinthians 10:5), use metacognition to stop self-malpractice, and begin rewiring your brain—on purpose—for resilience, peace, and hope.

Highlights from this episode:

  • The startling number of automatic thoughts you have each day—and why most of them are negative and untrue
  • Why trusting every thought is like a surgeon operating without a biopsy
  • The gift of metacognition and the “subject-object shift”
  • The neuroscience of automatic thoughts, hippocampal growth, and parasympathetic regulation through prayer and meditation
  • PLUS- A three-question litmus test for your thoughts
  • Scriptures Mentioned in This Episode

    2 Corinthians 10:5 – Take every thought captive

    Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewing of your mind

    Philippians 4 – Think on what is true, noble, and excellent

    Acts 17:26-27 – You are here for a reason, appointed by God

    📄 Free Thought Biopsy Worksheet → Subscribe at drleewarren.substack.com and we’ll send it to you

    💌 Already subscribed but didn’t get it? Email us at [email protected]🎧

    Upcoming episode coming this Friday: “Shooting at the Right Target” — learn to shift your locus of control and aim your life in the right direction

    If you're ready to stop letting your thoughts control your life, start with the Thought Biopsy. It’s simple, practical, and powerful. Share this episode with someone who needs to know:

    🧠 You don’t have to believe everything you think.

    And remember…

    You can’t change your life until you change your mind. The good news is—you can start today.

    More Resources and Links:

    • 🔔 Subscribe to the Self-Brain Surgery Podcast wherever you listen

    • 🧠 Weekly insights: drleewarren.substack.com

    • 📱 Instagram: @drleewarren

    • 📖 Resources, courses, and more: wleewarrenmd.com

      #SelfBrainSurgery #ThoughtBiopsy #Neuroscience #MentalHealth #FaithAndScience #MindOverBrain #DrLeeWarren


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