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 happier so we can find the hope to withstand anything life throws at us. You've got questions, and we're going to do the hard work to find the answers, but you can't change your life until you change your mind, and it's gonna take some spiritual-brain surgery to get it done. So let's get after it.
Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren
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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 happier so we can find the hope to withstand anything life throws at us. You've got questions, and we're going to do the hard work to find the answers, but you can't change your life until you change your mind, and it's gonna take some spiritual-brain surgery to get it done. So let's get after it.
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Recent Episodes
August 12, 2025
A Big Announcement, and a Short Encouragement
<p><strong>A special announcement regarding the future of </strong><strong>Spiritual Brain Surgery</strong><strong>, and a short encouragement for you. <br></strong><br><strong>Resources and Links:<br></strong>📖 My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, <a href="https://amzn.to/42fqKn0">I've Seen the End of You<br></a><br></p><p>🎙️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-self-brain-surgery-podcast-with-dr-lee-warren/id863481502"><strong>Subscribe to The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast</strong></a><strong> </strong>for weekly strategies to change your brain and life.</p><p>📖 <strong>Grab my book </strong><a href="https://amzn.to/4dw9iwh">Hope Is the First Dose</a>.</p> <ul><li>(00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery</li> <li>(00:44) - Podcast on Hiatus</li> <li>(01:29) - Preparing for Book Launch</li> <li>(03:42) - Changes in Podcast Structure</li> <li>(05:00) - Website Updates</li> <li>(07:34) - Importance of Support</li> <li>(10:54) - Abundant Life Amidst Hardship</li> <li>(17:35) - Transforming Trauma into Strength</li> <li>(19:05) - The Beauty of Resilience</li> <li>(23:46) - A New Chapter Ahead</li> </ul>
August 5, 2025
Body Image Is a Brain Problem, Not a Vanity Issue with Leanne Ellington
<p>You’ve been told that body image is about self-esteem. Or confidence. Or that it’s just a “vanity issue” you need to pray your way out of. But what if the issue isn’t your reflection, but it’s your wiring?</p><p>In this final episode of the Spiritual Brain Surgery takeover series, guest host Leanne Ellington dismantles one of the biggest lies women have been taught: that if we just loved ourselves more, the body shame would go away.</p><p>Through brain science, lived experience, and Spirit-led truth, Leanne reveals how body image isn’t a surface-level issue—it’s a deeply embedded neurological pattern. She shares the story of her own unraveling (even after losing 100 pounds), how the Anterior Cingulate Cortex shapes your self-image, and why your mirror might be reflecting trauma instead of truth.</p><p><strong>You’ll walk away with a 3-step framework to start rewriting your self-image—God’s way:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Step 1: Unlearn the Lies</strong> – Dismantle the false beliefs you inherited about your worth, your body, and what makes you lovable, and take off the mental “backpack” you were never meant to carry.</li><li><strong>Step 2: Regulate the Noise</strong> – Calm the inner static that keeps you stuck in fear and body shame by creating nervous system safety, so you can finally feel the love and truth God is offering.</li><li><strong>Step 3: Rebuild the Mirror</strong> – Rewire the way you see yourself by aligning your self-image with how God already sees you: worthy, chosen, and delightfully made—right now, not 20 pounds from now.</li></ul><p>This isn’t about body positivity. It’s about identity alignment.</p><p>Because when the mirror reflects how God sees you, you don’t have to fight to love yourself. You simply receive it.</p><p><strong>Resources and Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://stresslesseating.com/homepage/">Watch Leanne's on-demand workshop.</a></li><li><a href="https://LeanneEllington.com/Outweigh">Listen to Outweigh Podcast.</a></li><li><a href="https://LeanneEllington.com/god">Listen to What's God Got To Do With It? Podcast.</a></li></ul> <ul><li>(00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery</li> <li>(01:02) - Exploring Body Image and Shame</li> <li>(02:17) - The Story of Transformation</li> <li>(04:53) - The Weight of Body Image</li> <li>(07:23) - Body Image: A Brain Problem</li> <li>(11:37) - Understanding the Brain's Role</li> <li>(13:01) - The Power of Neuroplasticity</li> <li>(15:16) - Rewiring Your Self-Image</li> <li>(17:30) - Framework for Transformation</li> <li>(20:30) - Step-by-Step Healing Process</li> <li>(22:57) - Finding Safety in Stillness</li> <li>(25:11) - Rebuilding Your Mirror</li> <li>(27:17) - Identity Alignment and Acceptance</li> <li>(29:00) - Conclusion and Call to Action</li> </ul>
July 29, 2025
Creating a Natural 'Ozempic Effect' in Your Brain (with Faith & Neuroscience), with Leanne Ellington
<p>Ozempic might be quieting the food noise for some women, but what happens when the medication wears off, the weight comes back, or the brain circuits underneath remain untouched?</p><p>In Part 2 of the Spiritual Brain Surgery takeover series, guest host Leanne Ellington dives into what she calls the brain-based "Ozempic Effect", a natural, sustainable way to quiet the food noise by working WITH your brain’s built-in circuitry for peace, safety, and self-control.</p><p>This episode isn’t here to judge the medication—or debate whether you should or shouldn’t take it. We’re not here to talk about the prescription- we’re here to talk about the pattern.</p><p>Because no matter how the food noise gets quieted, if you don’t rewire what’s underneath, it’s just a temporary fix.</p><p><strong>Inside, Leanne breaks down:</strong></p><ul><li>The exact brain circuits that drive food obsession, and how emotional eating, cravings, and compulsive thoughts are wired in neurologically (not rooted in a lack of discipline)</li><li>Why medications like Ozempic can temporarily turn down the “food noise," but don’t rewire the deeper brain loops causing it in the first place</li><li>How to create a natural "Ozempic effect" in your brain by calming your nervous system, retraining your emotional coping patterns, and rewiring the food-seeking circuit, for good</li></ul><p>This episode blends cutting-edge brain science with Spirit-led truth, and gives you a roadmap to heal your brain, reclaim your peace, and end the war with food once and for all.</p><p>Because when your brain is rewired for truth, the noise finally goes quiet.</p><p><strong>Resources and Links</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://stresslesseating.com/homepage/">Watch Leanne's on-demand workshop</a>.</li><li><a href="https://LeanneEllington.com/Outweigh">Listen to Outweigh Podcast</a>.</li><li><a href="https://LeanneEllington.com/god">Listen to What's God Got To Do With It? Podcast</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p> <ul><li>(00:05) - Introduction to Spiritual Brain Surgery</li> <li>(01:43) - The Ozempic Discussion Begins</li> <li>(03:01) - Addressing Emotional Eating</li> <li>(04:53) - Understanding the Food-Seeking Circuit</li> <li>(07:12) - The Limitations of Ozempic</li> <li>(08:53) - Creating the Natural Ozempic Effect</li> <li>(11:55) - Rewiring Emotional Patterns</li> <li>(16:02) - Transforming Beliefs and Identity</li> <li>(20:32) - Recap and Key Takeaways</li> <li>(25:24) - Upcoming Episode Teaser</li> <li>(27:23) - Closing Thoughts and Farewell</li> </ul>
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