The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast
Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers weekly prescriptions from neuroscience, faith, and common sense on how to lead a healthier, better, happier life. You can’t change your life until you change your mind, and Dr. Warren will teach you the art of self-brain surgery™ to get it done. His latest book, Hope Is the First Dose, is available everywhere books are sold.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 34 minutes
- Episodes
- 790
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Live Beyond Your Labels (S12E76)
In this episode, I discuss the power of confronting limiting labels like "anxious" and "broken" with health coach and author Erin Kerry.
She shares her journey of overcoming trauma and mental health…
00:50:18 |
Mon 15 Sep 2025
The Deep Place of Hope: Dr. Curt Thompson (S12E75)
Our special guest for this episode is Dr. Curt Thompson, an acclaimed psychiatrist and author of one of my favorite books, The Deepest Place: Suffering and the Formation of Hope.
Join me for a prof…
01:01:22 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
This is War (S12E74)
In this episode, we discuss how shifting attention and perspective are key tools for self-brain surgery, a practice for mastering our thoughts to take control of our lives. I take you back to my time…
00:41:53 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
What You Need to Know About AI (S12E73)
In this episode, I discuss the implications of artificial intelligence with Dr. Robert Marks, author of Non-Computable You.
Dr. Marks is a distinguished professor of electrical engineering and comp…
00:38:49 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
The Trouble to Transformation Transplant (S12E72)
In this episode, I introduce the concept of self-brain surgery to enhance mental well-being, sharing my personal journey of transforming a chaotic morning routine into a structured start for the day.…
00:32:47 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Mental Health for Men, with Jamie Haigh and Blake Roberts (S12E71)
In this episode, I dive deep into a conversation with Jamie Haigh and Blake Roberts, two accomplished marriage and family therapists who focus their practice on supporting men through various challen…
01:07:02 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Operating from the Outside In (S12E70)
In this episode, we explore Outside-In Thinking, a powerful approach to mental and emotional well-being.
This method encourages you to view your lives from an outsider’s perspective, helping to dis…
01:01:35 |
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Social Media Reset with Allie Marie Smith (S12E69)
In this episode, I engage in a profound discussion with Allie Marie Smith, a life coach, author, and CEO of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping girls and women embrace their identity a…
00:52:03 |
Fri 15 Aug 2025
Tame Your Thoughts, with Max Lucado (S12E68)
In this episode, I welcome back Max Lucado, a celebrated pastor and bestselling author, to discuss his new book, Tame Your Thoughts.
Our conversation highlights the crucial need for managing our th…
00:45:36 |
Mon 11 Aug 2025
How to Stay On Track (S12E67)
In this episode, I explore "approach drift," the tendency for our intentions to be derailed by distractions, old habits, and failing to develop a discipline of checking to make sure we're using a rel…
00:45:45 |
Fri 08 Aug 2025
Planning Your Self-Brain Surgery, Part 4 (S12E66)
(Make sure to listen to the first three parts in this series if you missed them!)
In neurosurgery, we change our approach to a case if the plan we had isn't producing the outcome we want. Good surge…
00:52:58 |
Mon 04 Aug 2025
Trauma Rounds: Am I Responsible? (S12E65)
In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between personal responsibility and trauma in response to a listener's inquiry.
While we can't control the traumatic events we face, we can choo…
00:38:47 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Planning Your Self-Brain Surgery, Part 3 (S12E64)
(Make sure to listen to the first two parts in this series if you missed them!)
In neurosurgery, we change our approach to a case if the plan we had isn't producing the outcome we want. Good surgeon…
00:51:50 |
Mon 28 Jul 2025
The Brain Surgeon and the Therapist, with Gina Birkemeier (S12E63)
Introducing a new, recurring series of episodes, The Brain Surgeon and The Therapist," where I connect with therapist Gina Birkemeier to explore the intersection of mental health, wellness, and resil…
01:08:13 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
Planning Your Self-Brain Surgery, Part 2 (S12E62)
Life inevitably brings trauma and hardships that create mental blocks. I've been studying these challenges for years, and I've discovered that understanding how to actively engage with our minds can …
00:49:25 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Mind and Brain, with Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz (S12E61)
Join me for a conversation with world-renowned psychiatrist and neuroscience pioneer, Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz.
We discuss the mind-brain relationship, the stunning amount of control that people have o…
01:10:47 |
Fri 18 Jul 2025
Planning Your Self-Brain Surgery (S12E60)
This episode provides a re-introduction for new listeners into the transformative concept of self-brain surgery, a revolutionary approach that combines neuroscience with faith to empower individuals …
00:47:45 |
Mon 14 Jul 2025
Through the Valley of Grief, with Mattie Jackson Smith (S12E59)
In this episode, I explore the themes of grief, hope, and healing with Mattie Jackson Smith, an author who opens up about her journey following the loss of her husband.
We discuss her new book, Thr…
00:53:50 |
Fri 11 Jul 2025
When the Massive Thing Happens to Someone Else (S12E58)
In this special episode, we cover what to do when massive things happen to someone else. Inspired by a friend's question about how to help someone she loves who lost a child in the devastating South …
00:49:08 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
The Bible Simplified, with Zach Windahl (S12E57)
In this episode, I chat with Zach Windahl, a popular author and content creator, about his latest book, The Bible Simplified: Learn the Story, Live the Story.
Zach reflects on his journey of faith,…
00:43:25 |
Fri 04 Jul 2025
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