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Dr. Iain McGilchrist, Part I (S13E58) Apr 13, 2026

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Join for me part one of an incredible talk about the mind, the brain, and how your brain sees the world, with renowned neuropsychiatrist and author, Dr. Iain McGilchrist.

We discuss his books, The Master and His Emissary, and The Matter with Things, his career, and how he became interested in the differences between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.

Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss part II next week!

Dr. McGilchrist's YouTube Channel is a great resource also.

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The most important book you'll read this year (besides the Bible) is my new one, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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When You Love Someone in Recovery (S13E57) Apr 06, 2026

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Join me for a great talk with my friend, author and recovery expert Caroline Beidler, about her new book, When You Love Someone in Recovery.

About Caroline:

Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and the managing editor of Recovery.com. Her Substack newsletter, Circle of Chairs, reaches thousands weekly. Her writing is described as funny, gritty, relatable, and insightful. Caroline lives with her husband and twins in East Tennessee, where she enjoys hiking in the mountains and building up and serving her community's local recovery ministry.

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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

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Bandaids for Broken Bones (S13E56) Apr 01, 2026

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Are you tired of being so tired? Wondering why you keep trying to feel better but wind up feeling the same, or worse? Why the things you’re doing, the things the world says will help, don’t actually help?

This episode looks at our recurring problem of treating big wounds with bandaids.

We also talk about my #6 book I read in 2022, Eugene Peterson’s Run With the Horses.

Scriptures:

So, Jeremiah, if you’re worn out in this footrace with men,
what makes you think you can race against horses?

Jeremiah 12:5, The Message

If you falter in a time of trouble,
how small is your strength!

Proverbs 24:10, NIV

They offer superficial treatments
for my people’s mortal wound.
They give assurances of peace
when there is no peace.

Jeremiah 8:11, NIV

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Classic: Your Mind is not Your Brain (S13E55) Mar 30, 2026

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[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year]

In this episode, we discuss the crucial distinction between the mind and the brain, essential for the process of self-brain surgery.

I introduce the fourth commandment of self-brain surgery, which emphasizes that our mind controls our brain, and we explore how our thoughts shape our cognitive architecture. We contrast "brain-out" and "mind-down" worldviews, showing the power of intentionality and personal responsibility.

You'll get practical steps for engaging in self-brain surgery, and exercises for reflection to challenge limiting beliefs. This conversation sets the stage for further exploration of personal transformation in future episodes.

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Note: This is a replay of an episode that came out before Dr. Warren's new book was published. He mentions pre-order bonuses in the episode, but those expired on February 3, 2026. They are now available for purchase as an expansion pack at https://school.wleewarrenmd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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Classic: Who Self-Brain Surgeons Are (S13E54) Mar 27, 2026

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[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year]⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we discuss the character traits of self-brain surgeons, a transformative process for taking control of mental and emotional well-being. We lean into the power of Triple H therapy to achieve healing, hope, and higher performance, and we embrace resilience, intentionality, and self-reflection as key traits of self-brain surgeons.

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Classic: How Self-Brain Surgeons Think (S13E53) Mar 25, 2026

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[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year]

In this episode, we explore how our thought patterns impact personal growth and healing. By examining the mindset of self-brain surgeons, we learn that overcoming feelings of being stuck starts with redefining our internal narratives.

I share key strategies to audit thoughts, viewing them as events rather than commands, and highlight the importance of intentional mental focus in shaping our realities. This will help you critically evaluate your internal dialogues and apply core values for healthier mental practices.

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Classic: Heartaches and Bone Breaks (13E52) Mar 23, 2026

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[We are on a short break while Dr. Warren prepares new episodes for Action April 2026! While we're waiting, we're bringing back four of the most popular episodes from last year]

In this classic episode of the Self Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intricate relationship between physical and emotional pain, showcasing how the brain processes both in similar ways.

Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and scientific research, Dr. Warren sheds light on why heartaches can feel as intense as physical injuries. He provides listeners with practical tools and strategies to reframe their grief, including self-brain surgery techniques, journaling, meditation, and community support.

Emphasizing the importance of faith and neuroscience, Dr. Warren inspires listeners to take control of their thoughts and rewire their brains for hope, resilience, and meaningful healing.

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The Suffering Substitution (S13E51) Mar 20, 2026

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In this episode, I share some of the hard and holy interactions I have with bereaved parents who have faced the unimaginable loss of a child. We explore the transition from grief to guidance and how our experiences can serve others.

Drawing on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, I teach you a self-brain surgery operation from my new book called The Suffering Substitution, and you'll see how understanding our pain can lead to purpose.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Self-Brain Surgery (S13E50) Mar 18, 2026

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This episode addresses one of the most common questions I get about self-brain surgery: Is SBS just another way of describing cognitive behavioral therapy?

Go deep with me into the similarities, differences, and the incredible hope found in operating your nervous system from the mind-down.

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Throwback: Tish Harrison Warren (S13E49) Mar 16, 2026

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When life is hard, I turn to scripture, and to books.

And one of favorite authors, who has helped me through some of my darkest hours, is today's guest.

This is a throwback episode from December, 2023. I'm bringing it to you today because I know it will bless someone, and because our guest has a new book coming out and will be back on the show soon to discuss it!

Tish Harrison Warren (no relation to me) is a bestselling author, Anglican priest , and New York Times columnist.

But she is also a bereaved parent, a wife and mother, and one of my very favorite writers. Join me for an incredible conversation with Tish about hope, prayer, faith in the midst of hardship, the power of Advent and the Christian calendar, lament, and so much more.

Check out Tish's newest book, Advent: The Season of Hope!
Her book Prayer In the Night is my go-to reminder of how to pray when I'm hurting.
You can learn a lot about how to "pray without ceasing" from her first book, Liturgy of the Ordinary.
And her incredible children's book, Little Prayers for Ordinary Days, would be a great Christmas gift for any little ones in your life.

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