The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

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You Cannot Be Reduced to Genes or Trauma, and That's Good News (Frontal Lobe Friday) Mar 01, 2024

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It's Frontal Lobe Friday!

On this first day of Mind Change March, I want to encourage you with some great news: nothing, not your genes, your trauma, your parents, or anything else, has the ultimate power over whether you get to have a healthier, better, happier life. Here are some thoughts to help you change your mind about that!

Scripture: Romans 1:25-26, 2 Peter 1:3

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(00:01) - Frontal Lobe Friday
(02:28) - The Power of Change
(05:01) - Finding Hope After Tragedy
(06:23) - Unwinding Misconceptions
(09:06) - The Philosophy of Reductionism
(11:26) - The Pitfalls of Reductionism
(17:19) - The Power of Consciousness
(19:20) - The Truth About Genetics
(21:30) - Science and Faith Collide

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Throwback Thursday: The Psychobiology of Old Memories Feb 29, 2024

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When we ruminate on old losses and other massive things, it literally changes our brains and our bodies.

(I'm Still Sick, So I'm Giving You An Important Episode Back Today!)

In this episode, I'll give the science behind how psychosomatic illnesses work, and some compassionate self-brain surgery tools to change guilt into healthy, healing grief.

Podcast Mentioned: While We're Waiting from Jill and Brad Sullivan

Scripture: II Corinthians 10:5

Book mentioned: The Grieving Brainby Mary-Frances O'Connor

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(00:02) - Introducing a Special Episode on Grief and Healing
(01:25) - Changing Your Life Starts with Changing Your Mind
(03:01) - The Struggle of Moving on from Past Tragedies
(04:38) - Blaming Oneself for Tragic Losses
(06:08) - Changing the Structure of Memories
(08:37) - Modulating Gene Expression Through Thought Processes
(15:34) - The Habit of Guilt and Avoiding Grief
(17:05) - Harmful Effects of Ruminating and Taking Control
(19:00) - Unable to Change the Past, Embrace the Present
(24:10) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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Reality and Perspective, Even in Our DNA (Wild Card Wednesday) Feb 28, 2024

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It's Wild Card Wednesday, and I Have the Flu.

Today, a look at the question of whether "changing our minds" is just another self-help gimmick, or if it's really possible to change our lives by changing how we think. This one gets deep into neurobiology and biochemistry, with some surprising answers! (Some new thoughts on attention, knowledge, and perspective, and a throwback look at gene expression and positivity).

Book mentioned: The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intentionby Dawson Church

Scripture: II Corinthians 1, 10:5

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(00:02) - Introduction
(04:37) - The Quantum Physics of Thought
(12:30) - Self-Brain Surgery Saturday
(17:51) - The Daily Word
(21:49) - The Power of Mind Change
(23:46) - Jesus' Message: Hardship and Abundance
(25:05) - The Power of Gene Methylation
(26:17) - Importance of Biochemistry in Happiness
(28:18) - Pursuit of True Happiness
(32:11) - Learning from Life's Mud Holes
(34:34) - Examining Sources of Sadness
(37:02) - Consequences of Negative Thinking
(40:26) - Choosing Positive Biochemical Pathways
(43:40) - Finding Comfort in God During Troubles
(46:22) - Changing Mindset in the Midst of Problems

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Attention and Knowledge (Mind Change Monday) Feb 26, 2024

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How We Pay Attention Changes Everything About Our Experience.

It's Mind Change Monday! Today, and important (and potentially life saving) talk about attention, knowledge, and how to change our minds.

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:18

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(00:01) - Mind Change Monday Introduction
(02:08) - Self-Brain Surgery School
(02:18) - Diving into Ian McGilchrist's Book
(09:25) - Importance of Newsletter and Subscriptions
(21:02) - The Power of Synaptic Connections
(21:43) - Survival Strategies of Birds
(25:18) - Shifting Attention for Transformation
(32:21) - Concluding Remarks and Book Promotion

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Is it Serving You Well? (Classic Episode Sunday Bonus) Feb 25, 2024

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We all have a response to the challenges we face in life.

(Note: This is from Season 8, but I felt like someone needs to hear it today. If that's you, please email lee@drleewarren.com and let us hear from you! Or leave a voicemail by clicking below!)

The question for today is: is your baseline response serving you well? We talk about the self-brain surgery seen in Psalm 73 and Psalm 77, some lessons from my new book, and how to change our own minds.

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Hands Off, Head Up: Mattie Jackson Smith on Loss and Hope Feb 24, 2024

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Mattie Jackson Smith's World Was Shattered

Just shy of her one-year anniversary with her husband Ben, a seemingly small accident left her widowed and wondering where God was. Her story is full of grief, pain, and loss, but lands on hope and a future full of God's kept promises. Her book Lemons on Friday is one of the best books on finding your way through grief I've ever read, and Mattie is on the podcast today to give you hope!

Mattie's podcast is incredible: In Joy Life
(Click here to listen to my appearance on her show)
Mattie's book is available everywhere books are sold.

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(00:02) - Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery Saturday
(00:47) - Introducing Maddie Jackson Smith and Her Story
(02:53) - Changing Your Life by Changing Your Mind
(03:49) - Continuing the Conversation with Maddie Jackson Smith
(10:24) - Finding Hope and Purpose in Tragedy
(24:33) - Accepting the Identity of a Widow
(25:46) - Surrendering to God's Plan: "Heads Up, Hands Off"
(31:30) - The Unfolding of Maddie's Story
(35:59) - Encouraging Others with Maddie's Story
(37:58) - Closing Remarks and Resources

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A Truth vs. The Truth (Frontal Lobe Friday) Feb 23, 2024

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It's Frontal Lobe Friday!

Today, a short talk about the difference between a truth, and the truth, and why it matters if you want to be happy.

Scripture: John 14:6, Hebrews 6:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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(00:01) - Greetings and Assistance
(01:34) - Unifying Paths to Truth
(04:15) - The Right Questions, The Right Answers
(09:22) - Logical Coherence of Truth
(11:39) - Pursuing Personal Truth
(15:33) - Unconcealing Truth
(18:06) - Levels of Brain Operation
(22:58) - Digging Deeper into Truth

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Can Science Explain Everything? with Dr. John Lennox Feb 22, 2024

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It's Theology Thursday!

Today, a conversation with world-renowned Oxford University mathematics professor and author, Dr. John Lennox about the big question: can science explain everything?

Book: Can Science Explain Everything? by Dr. John Lennox

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(00:01) - Introduction: Dr. Lee Warren's Self-Brain Surgery
(03:19) - Meeting Dr. John Lennox
(09:03) - Worldviews: Theism, Naturalism, and Pantheism
(10:09) - Understanding Naturalism and Materialism
(13:05) - The Difference Between Scientific Statements and Scientists' Statements
(14:17) - Science vs. Scientism
(16:01) - The Limitations of Scientism
(17:50) - Science's Limitations and Rationality
(22:48) - Trusting Scripture as God's Word
(28:08) - Finding Hope in the Face of Suffering
(31:51) - Grappling with Suffering: The Story of Abraham

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A Tiny, and Sufficient, Taste of Hope (Wildcard Wednesday) Feb 21, 2024

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It's Wildcard Wednesday!
Today, a word study ("Limen," "Liminal," "Liminality") and a decision to learn to slow down enough, even in the midst of your massive thing/trauma/tragedy, to taste the hope that's always there. This is a good one!
(Bonus flashback episode for Wildcard Wednesday)

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(00:02) - Introducing the Conundrum of Finding Hope in Life's Challenges
(01:41) - Self-Brain Surgery School: Transform Your Mind and Find Hope
(02:09) - Introduction to the concept of "lemon" and its definitions
(06:53) - The creative process in the liminal space
(11:15) - A Prayer in the Midst of Crisis
(16:46) - Prayer as a Source of Strength and Hope
(20:13) - Savoring Lisa Warren's Incredible Cooking Skills
(21:31) - God's Gentle Presence in Times of Pain and Need
(22:36) - Unexpected Impact of Podcast Episode on Mental Health Crisis
(24:48) - The Power of Slowing Down and Tasting Hope

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The Grief Carousel (Mind Change Monday) Feb 19, 2024

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It's Mind Change Monday!

Today, a compassionate message for you, or for someone you love, who's having a hard time understanding grief. This one is about the process, the "stages," and why a famous model isn't helpful at all. You'll learn Warren's Law of Suffering, and a new metaphor that will help you.

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