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Self-Brain Surgery Saturday: Me and My Brain Jan 20, 2024

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It's Self-Brain Surgery Saturday!
Today, a talk about whether we're stuck with our feelings, diagnoses, or past traumas, or not. Am I just a skin sack of neurons? Or I am I fearfully and wonderfully made? What if we actually have a tremendous amount of control over these things? The good news is, we do! How we think changes how we live, even if we've been through TBI, TMT, or any other type of problem. No diagnosis is more powerful than the incredible smashing together of your brain, mind, and spirit. Why? Because you have a Great Physician, my friend.
Scripture: II Timothy 1:7
Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx

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(00:02) - Introduction to Season 10 and Spiritual Brain Surgery
(05:11) - Stephanie's Struggle with Depression and Brain Injury
(07:05) - The Influence of Brain Injury on Thought Life
(11:08) - God's Spirit of a Sound Mind vs. Neuronal Determinism
(13:51) - Introducing the concept of discussing books on the podcast
(16:05) - Challenging the belief of genetic determinism
(22:33) - The implications of being just a sack of neurons
(24:30) - Depicting cognitive neuroscience in children's entertainment
(31:21) - The Importance of Seeking Professional Help
(34:41) - Taking Control of Your Mental Health
(40:10) - Hope is the First Dose: Recovering from Trauma

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Frontal Lobe Friday: Hope in the Hardest Moments Jan 19, 2024

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It's Frontal Lobe Friday!
Today, response to some listener questions, and a look at what separates cognitive behavioral therapy from self-brain surgery.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, II Corinthians 10:5
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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(00:02) - Frontal Lobe Friday: Self-Brain Surgery and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(02:34) - Understanding the Difference: Self-Brain Surgery vs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(05:21) - Addressing PTSD in Law Enforcement and Listener Questions
(06:49) - Introduction and differentiation between therapy and self-brain surgery
(08:15) - Importance of seeking professional help and limitations of podcast assistance
(16:37) - The Power of Tools and Internal Physician
(19:00) - Connecting with Others and Rewiring Our Thoughts
(25:45) - The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery
(27:08) - Stop Making an Operation Out of Everything
(28:42) - Tools for Life's Difficulties: Mental First Aid
(29:39) - Introduction and Book Advertisement

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Old Memories and Psychobiology Jan 18, 2024

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When we ruminate on old losses and other massive things, it literally changes our brains and our bodies.
Today, 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
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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(00:02) - Introduction to the episode and its importance
(03:13) - Announcement about changes to the paid subscriber program
(06:23) - Introduction and Upcoming Surgery
(07:38) - Heartbreaking Story of a Child's Death from Meningitis
(08:55) - Providing Tools for Coping with Grief
(14:14) - The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery and Grief
(16:17) - Counterfactual Thinking and its Impact on Grief Recovery
(19:23) - The Habit of Counterfactual Thinking and Guilt
(23:09) - The Compassion of Living in the Present
(28:20) - Introduction and Book Advertisement

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Label Maker: Who Decides Who You Really Are? Jan 17, 2024

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What Power Do Labels Have to Change Reality?
It's Wild Card Wednesday, and today we look at labels, our true identity, and the power of changing our minds.
Books mentioned: Redefined by Arden Bevere, The Deepest Place by Curt Thompson
Scriptures mentioned: Daniel 1, John 6:37, II Corinthians 5:17. II Peter 2:9, Ephesians 2:10, Galatians 2:20
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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Music by Tommy Walker

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(00:02) - Introduction and the Power of Labels
(03:19) - Storytime: The Problem with Labels and their Lack of Power
(07:07) - The Inherent Limitation of Labels in Defining Reality
(08:54) - Labels and the Power of Thought
(11:04) - Arden Bevere's Book on Redefining Labels
(18:06) - The Power of Labels and Mislabeling in Life
(20:23) - God's Name for You: Beyond Inherited Labels
(27:10) - Daniel and the Power of Self-Identity
(29:35) - Neuroscience and the Power to Change Our DNA
(39:41) - Introduction and Book Promotion

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Taking the "Self" Out of Self-Brain Surgery Jan 16, 2024

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The Difference Between "Self-Help" and Renewing Your Mind Makes ALL the Difference!
Today, a response to a reader's letter about whether it's us or God who provides to power for our ability to change our minds and change our lives. This episode will:

Relieve you of the burden of thinking that it's all up to you
Answer your question of, "What am I supposed to do now?" when life throws massive things at you
Help you understand the difference between "Self-Help" and the transforming power of a renewed mind

Scriptures mentioned: Philippians 2:13, John 6:44, 2 Peter 3:9
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!

Music by Tommy Walker

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(00:03) - Introduction and the Power of Changing Your Mind
(01:19) - The Importance of Changing Your Mind First
(02:24) - Fond Memories of Parents' Faith and Influence
(04:12) - The Power of Self-Improvement and Science
(08:11) - Significantly Happier with or without a Spiritual Context
(11:18) - The Importance of Seeking Help and Learning to Live Again
(12:21) - Self-Brain Surgery: Changing Your Thinking for Recovery
(14:27) - God's Work in You: Finding Purpose and Meaning
(20:45) - Needing More Than Just Hacks for Happiness
(21:50) - Transformation Starts with Opening Your Heart and Mind
(22:57) - Ready for the Operation to Change Your Mind and Life
(23:14) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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Treadmills, Prisons, and Finding Hope When You're Stuck Jan 15, 2024

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When You're Stuck, You Have A Choice: How Will You Use the Time?
How you use the time WHILE you're stuck determines the quality of your life in the future.
Books Mentioned: Run With the Horses by Eugene Peterson and Redeeming Justice by Jarrett Adams
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, I Corinthians 9:26-27, Jeremiah 32
(We are on a 2-week sabbatical to prepare for Season 10. This episode will help you get ready!)
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Music by Tommy Walker

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(00:02) - Introduction: Treadmills, Prisons, and Neuroscience
(01:05) - Welcome to Self-Brain Surgery School
(04:14) - One Prisoner's Story of Growth and Transformation
(07:50) - Making Progress vs. Staying the Same
(08:53) - The Importance of Progress
(10:44) - Mentally Preparing for Success
(15:02) - Pressing On Towards God's Promises
(16:13) - Training and Commitment in the Midst of Challenges
(19:19) - Running with Purpose Towards an Eternal Prize
(22:41) - Introduction and Book Sponsorship

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Software Update for Your Brain Jan 14, 2024

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It's Mind Change Monday!
A look at the fascinating truth that our genetics do not tell the whole story of our lives. A quick overview of neurobiology, epigenetics, and the powerful influence thoughts have on brain structure. (I'm on sabbatical for two weeks. This is a re-release to get you ready for Season 10!)
Scripture mentioned: Psalm 139, Psalm 19, Proverbs 23, Romans 12:1-2
Book mentioned: Genie In Your Genesby Dawson Church
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(00:04) - Change your mind first, Self Brain Surgery School begins.
(00:52) - The Power of Mind Change in Shaping Our Lives
(03:16) - Genes: Not Just Determined by Genetics, but by Environment Too
(05:06) - Inheritance of Fear and Trauma: Breaking the Cycle
(10:16) - Automating synapses: the superhighway of your brain
(11:17) - Thoughts and feelings shape genes: the power of awareness
(20:22) - Stop conforming and start transforming
(22:01) - The power to change lies in your decisions
(23:09) - Renewing your mind for a better life

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Am I Just My Brain? with Dr. Sharon Dirckx Jan 13, 2024

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Does Your Mind Exist Outside of Your Brain? Or Are "You" Really Just A Bunch of Neurons?
Join me for a fascinating conversation with author and brain imaging scientist Dr. Sharon Dirckx to answer the question. It's a great talk that's full of awe, wonder, and hope!
This is the final episode of season 9, and we're going to take a two-week break after this. You'll still get episodes, but they will be curated old episodes to get you ready for season 10, and for the launch of our brand-new second podcast, Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren!
Book mentioned: Am I Just My Brain? by Sharon Dirckx, Ph.D.

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(00:02) - Introducing the self-brain surgery Saturday and the big questions
(04:10) - Sharon Derricks joins to discuss mind-brain conundrum and faith
(08:39) - Introduction to Dr. Sharon Diericks and her background
(20:17) - The Mind-Brain Debate: Neurons vs. Consciousness
(22:10) - Qualia: Evidence for the Mind-Brain Distinction
(22:17) - The Limitations of Physical Descriptions and Qualia
(24:27) - Different Views on the Mind-Brain Relationship and Their Challenges
(27:57) - The Expanding Insights into the Mind of God
(30:43) - Slipping into Scientism and the Religion of Science
(32:58) - God as a Thinker: Why Can We Think?
(42:54) - The Power of Mind and Epigenetics
(46:09) - Introduction and Book Announcement

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A Massive Amount of Hope (Frontal Lobe Friday) Jan 12, 2024

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We're almost done with season 9 of the podcast!
In this episode, we discuss the massive amount of hope we've gained over the last 100 episodes! It's the season 9 recap, and I'm so excited to head into season 10 in a couple of days.
Book mentioned: You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life by Jeffrey Schwartz

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(00:02) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday and Season 9 Overview
(02:00) - Introducing Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast
(04:28) - Changing Your Mind to Change Your Life
(08:10) - From Tragedy to Healing: Finding Purpose in Hardship
(12:52) - Introduction to Frontal Lobe Friday and Mind Shift
(21:31) - Hope and Starting Over
(23:00) - Exploring Prayer's Effect on the Brain
(30:22) - Taking Responsibility for Your Thoughts
(32:14) - Discerning Between Feelings and Truth
(34:57) - Inspiring Others to Rewire Their Brains and Find Hope
(35:18) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" book

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Creation Story (Theology Thursday) Jan 11, 2024

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Going through something hard can be a sort of new creation story.

No matter what, your life after major trauma or tragedy will look different. Here are some thoughts from my new book, Hope is the First Dose, that will help find the light again, no matter what you're going through.

Music by Tommy Walker

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