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When life gets hard, does what we think we believe hold us up, or does it crumble under the weight of doubt? I'm your host, Dr. Lee Warren- I'm a brain surgeon, author, and a person who's seen some stuff and wondered where God is in all this mess. This is The Spiritual Brain Surgery podcast, where we'll take a hard look at what we believe, why we believe it, and the neuroscience behind how our minds and our brains can smash together with faith to help us become healthier, feel better, and be ...
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Happiness Isn't Brain Surgery (Happiness for short) is the sister podcast to Counselor Toolbox. Happiness was launched to provide easily accessible tips, tools and tricks to help people achieve their highest quality of life. Each week we delve into topics that will help you enhance your happiness, better deal with addictions, anxiety, depression and understand the interaction between mood, physical health and addiction.
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Welcome to the Neuro Life Brain & Spine Centre podcast, where we explore the incredible world of neuroscience! Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the brain, share stories of resilience, and discuss the latest in spine health. Stay tuned for engaging conversations! Bringing you knowledge, one episode at a time, on Spine Surgery in Punjab.
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It’s New Thing November! It’s a new month, and God wants to do new things in your life. But sometimes, it feels like he’s fallen silent, like he’s not answering our prayers or coming through for us. Why? Today’s podcast looks into how we can’t expect God to do new things if we refuse to change old things that are holding us back. Scripture: Isaiah …
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What Happens When All-In August Smashes Into Tuesdays with Tata? Today, Tata revisits Zaccheus and the Rich Young Ruler, and contrasts how they responded to Jesus's invitation to go all-in. Books mentioned: All In, by Mark Batterson, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, Hope Is the First Dose by me, and The Practice by Seth Godin Are you with us? Send…
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It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, we flashback to a great talk about agriculture, reaping what we sow, and lessons from the Old Testament book of Hosea. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and…
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Today on Spiritual Brain Surgery, Leanne Ellington Takes Over the Mic Again! Leanne Ellington has an incredible story of chasing healing through silence, and finding God in the process. In her own words, she describes her faith journey: Picture this: a skeptical, bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew, embarking on a quest to explore faith after a trans…
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Today on Spiritual Brain Surgery, Leanne Ellington Takes Over the Mic! Leanne Ellington has an incredible story of chasing healing through silence, and finding God in the process. In her own words, she describes her faith journey: Picture this: a skeptical, bacon-loving, Hebrew-speaking Jew, embarking on a quest to explore faith after a transformat…
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Join me for an incredible conversation with one of my favorite authors, Mark Vroegop! Mark is the author of one of my all-time favorite books, 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy. He's back with a powerful new book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. From the publish…
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It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, Tata talks about choices, using the stories of two men who encountered Jesus. Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!) Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts…
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Today, a look at the restated fifth commandment of Self-Brain Surgery: I must love tomorrow more than I hate what I'm feeling right now/I must not treat a bad feeling with a bad operation. (Putting these here for your ease of access. New Spiritual Brain Surgery episodes coming this week!) Scripture: Matthew 6:34 Book Mentioned: This Naked Mind by A…
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Better Beats Blame! A new operation for you, The Blame Ablation. This will help you stop being stuck in the past, and start moving forward towards becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier. (Placing the Ten Commandments here for your easy reference) Also, an update to the Fourth and Fifth Commandments of Self Brain Surgery! Scripture: J…
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You have tens of thousands of thoughts per day. Most of them are not true. Today, the third in a series of looking at each of the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in more detail. The third commandment is, "I must believe that most of my thoughts are untrue." Here are some tools to challenge bad thoughts, and how to manage them. Scripture: II …
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It's Frontal Lobe Friday! (Placing the Ten Commandments here for your ease of reference. These episodes played on The Dr. Warren Podcast earlier) Today, the second in a series of looking at each of the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in more detail. The second commandment is, "I must recognize that feelings are not facts, they are chemical e…
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Life Is Hard. Here's a Practice to Keep from Making it Unnecessarily Harder Today, the first in a series of looking at each of the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery in more detail. The first commandment, just like in medical school, is primum non nocere, First No Harm. Self-Brain Surgeons say it like this: "I will relentlessly refuse to partic…
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Tara-Leigh Cobble Changed Her Mind About God Today's guest is the host of The Bible Recap Podcast. Tara-Leigh Cobble helps millions of people read, understand, and love the Word of God every day. But before she could do that, she had to change her mind. This is a perfect conversation for self-brain surgeons, because you can't change your life until…
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Join our special podcast, which is presented by Neurolife Brain and Spine Hospital. In this podcast, we will invite the Neurologist in Punjab from Neurolife Hospital. We will discuss the neurological disorders in children and the signs that will help you understand your child's condition. If you want to learn about neurological disorders, join our …
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One of the First Self-Brain Surgeons was the Old Testament Prophet Habakkuk Here are six ways Habakkuk can help you change your mind and change your life! (Part One of this story is told on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast. Click here to listen!) Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe,…
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It's Tuesdays with Tata! We're having a big storm here in Nebraska, and my computer is giving me fits! Today, a classic episode of Tuesdays with Tata to help you change your mind and change your life! We had a great talk about how we view ourselves, how we view God, and how there is no place in the past that holds the answers to your future. (Adapt…
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What's the Central Exchange In Scripture? Many people believe that God's aim is to control us. But scripture tells a different story. The central exchange is not control, but healing. Jesus wants all of you, especially your mind, because he's interested in helping you heal and be whole. Here's an ABIDE practice aimed at changing our minds and seeki…
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It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, part 2 of our look at the little book of Jonah from the Old Testament, and some surprising lessons. It's not all about the "whale," but this talk with Tata has a lot for us to learn! There is much to learn here. Scripture: The book of Jonah Book Mentioned: The Prodigal Prophet by Timothy Keller Five Ways You Can Supp…
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It's Tuesdays with Tata! Today, a look at the little book of Jonah from the Old Testament, and some surprising lessons. It's not all about the "whale," but this talk with Tata has a lot for us to learn! (This episode was originally released in December 2023 on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast, and this conversation will be continued in a new episode next…
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Some Wounds Never Go Away, and Some Traumas Cannot Be Erased. But You Can Heal Anyway! Christopher Cook is a pastor, podcaster, sought-after public speaker, and leadership coach. He's also a great human, and a good friend. His new book is Healing What You Can't Erase: Transform Your Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health from the Inside Out. Chris…
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Ignorance is Bliss, Right? WRONG! Today, we talk about what happens once you know that you can change your mind. It’s about the difference between self-care and self-malpractice. (Note: This episode was also released on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast as a Sunday bonus episode) Scripture: James 4:17, Psalm 34:8 Music by Tommy Walker (Music shared on The…
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Money and Finances Can Be a Constant Source of Stress Bob and Linda Lotich are here today to talk about a different way to live, and they have a unique and surprising story. Bob Lotich found himself at his breaking point in his early 20’s overwhelmed by debt and stranded 1,000 miles from home with only $7 to his name. After crying out to God for wi…
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Sometimes, Life Can Make Us Feel Overwhelmed, Damaged, or Exhausted If that's you, here's a some help through the power of learning to abide in God's presence, and some surprising ideas from scripture and science about learning to heal and hear. Scripture: Isaiah 30, Matthew 12:20 Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, a…
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It's Tuesdays with Tata! We're back with a re-introduction to the man, the legend, Dennis McDonald, known the world over as "Tata." Tuesdays with Tata has been heard in 160 countries, and is your go-to podcast for a deep dive into Biblical wisdom and practical advice for living a life of becoming healthier, feeling better, and being happier as we g…
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When it feels impossible for us, God reminds us it's possible for Him! Here's a quick list of times in scripture when God made something IMPOSSIBLE, POSSIBLE. So, He can do it for us too! Sometimes, God... Whistles Zechariah 10:8, Isaiah 5:26, Isaiah 7:18 (FLIES, BEES, AND PEOPLE) Roars Hosea 11:10 Gets up Isaiah 30:18 Roams the earth 2 Chronicles …
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When Your Heart is Broken, You Need Brain Surgery Today, a powerful talk about how to use the thought biopsy technique to do self-brain surgery and find the path forward to hope again. Scriptures Mentioned: Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Lamentations 3, John 10:10, John 16:33, C…
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The Mathematics of Mind Change Ephesians 4 gives us the equations that direct the self-brain surgery process. Today, we're going to brush up on our arithmetic, and learn the math of mind change. 1 Corinthians 2:15-16 New Living Translation 15 Those who are spiritual can evaluate all things, but they themselves cannot be evaluated by others. 16 For,…
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"Don't Let Your Emotions Get the Best of You." We've all heard it, but is it sound advice? Jennie Allen is on the podcast today to talk about her new book, Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel and Knowing What to Do About It. Plus: the story of how Jennie Allen is directly responsible for Lisa and me moving from Alabama to Wyoming to Nebras…
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If God is Good, Why is There Suffering? A hard look at the biggest question: why is life so hard if God loves us? Here'a a look at the answer, and what to do about it! Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, Proverbs 2:10 Book Mentioned: Is God Real? by Lee Strobel Please go to The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast for Part II of this episode: The Neurobiology …
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Are our thought problems the result of spiritual attack, or mental problems? Are they just bad habits, or are they bad biochemistry? In short, are the things that trouble us Devil, or Diagnosis? Here'a a look at the answer, and what to do about it! Scripture: Isaiah 14:14-17, Isaiah 61:2-3, Hosea 2:15, Job 3:25 Book Mentioned: You Are Not Your Brai…
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It's Theology Thursday! Today, a look at the word "Abide," and a short talk about how prayer changes your brain. Also, the importance of quiet time, hearing God's voice, and abiding in him. Scripture: John 15, Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 34:4, Psalm 46 Book Mentioned: How God Changes Your Brain by Andrew Newberg and Mark Waldman Website mentioned: Script…
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What is deconstruction? Is it a normal, healthy process of examining our faith, or is it something more? Join me for a deep look at this important topic in today's church, with authors Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett as we discuss their new book (releasing today worldwide), The Deconstruction of Christianity. From Amazon.com: A groundbreaking book o…
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Welcome to Spiritual Brain Surgery! Here's an overview of where we're going with Spiritual Brain Surgery, and why we're here. Scriptures: 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Romans 12:1, Matthew 22:37, Psalm 111:2, Mark 12:30-31 Leave a voicemail with your question or comment! Five Ways You Can Support this show: Pray for us! Subscribe, like, and share it with your f…
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Objectives ~ Define psychological flexibility ~ Explore how to apply psychological flexibility ~ Identify the shortcut question What is Psychological Flexibility ~ The willingness to accept things as they are in the moment and make a conscious choice to act with effective purpose choosing behaviors, thoughts and feelings that move you toward a rich…
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Support from emotionally healthy family and friends is important to recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dr. Dawn-Elise "Doc" Snipes
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An overview of the book 365 Days of Happiness which helps people start each day with a technique to live happier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dr. Dawn-Elise "Doc" Snipes
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Environmental Interventions for Depression: Increase the Happy and Reduce the Stress Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dr. Dawn-Elise "Doc" Snipes
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100+ Practical Tools to Defeat Depression Physical Interventions Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC Executive Director, AllCEUs Counseling Education Podcast Host: Counselor Toolbox, Happiness Isn’t Brain Surgery Objectives ~ Identify why physical interventions are important to recovery and happiness ~ Explore different physical intervention…
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~ The way people think and perceive situations has a huge impact on how they feel ~ Helping people embrace the dialectics can help them feel more positive and empowered ~ Just like it is imperative to add happy emotions, it is imperative to add happy thoughts as well ~ By practicing optimism and addressing unhelpful thoughts people can reduce their…
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Based on Doc Snipes' upcoming book 100+ Practical Tools to Defeat Depression. Summary When people are depressed, they often feel helpless and hopeless and nothing makes them happy. By adding in happy things, people can buffer against the depression By addressing the unpleasant feelings, they happy chemicals can be more effective. Emotional interven…
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Steps Toward Self Validation ~ Identify the values and characteristics about yourself that make you awesome. ~ Make a Bill of Rights. “I deserve to…” ~ Follow your own Bill of Rights ~ Identify the people in your past from whom you craved validation and never got it. Explore why that may have been more about them than you. ~ Identify why you crave …
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Raising a Happy Child ~ Help them develop an emotional vocabulary ~ Develop self-awareness, mindfulness and psychological flexibility ~ Develop empathy and compassion for self and others ~ Develop self-esteem and self-confidence ~ Educate about unhelpful thoughts ~ Educate about hardiness ~ Develop good vulnerability prevention habits ~ Teach about…
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Depression and anxiety impact millions of men annually. In this episode for men's health month learn about the causes, signs, symptoms in men (which are often different than in women) and treatments available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dr. Dawn-Elise "Doc" Snipes
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The psychological flexibility matrix helps you identify how you feel and what you need and make informed choices regarding your responses based on what will help you move toward those things which are important in a rich and meaningful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Gaining Confidence in Relationships • Physical abandonment occurs when the physical conditions necessary for thriving have been replaced by lack of appropriate supervision • Physical disappearance (death, jail, job, choice) • Emotional abandonment occurs when parents do not provide the emotional conditions and the emotional environment necessary fo…
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Time-Out Trials and Tribulations Identify the function of the behavior ~ Not wanting to stop doing something fun ~ Desiring attention ~ Fear ~ Testing limits ~ Trying to get same privileges as older siblings ~ Privilege creep ~ Trying to assert power and control ~ Want to go home or get candy ~ Lack […] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Mindful eating helps you enjoy your food and better manage your calorie intake. Learn... What is mindfulness ~ What is mindful eating and why is it important ~ What are some techniques for mindful eating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dr. Dawn-Elise "Doc" Snipes
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Based on the upcoming book Happiness Isn't Brain Surgery: 100+ Practical Tips to Beat Anxiety by Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Dr. Dawn-Elise "Doc" Snipes
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These people are plagued by a sense of time-urgency, hostility and often misdirected anger, poor organizational skills and a tendency to take on multiple tasks simultaneously. Type A people often strive for perfection in everything, which often leads to doing many things poorly instead of doing a few things perfectly. When things do not go […] Lear…
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