Ep.129 Breaking Free with Dr. Lee Warren's 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery (Part 1)

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In this special episode, we got to guest-host Dr. Lee Warren’s Spiritual Self-Brain Surgery podcast to discuss the first five of his 10 Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery—powerful principles that combine neuroscience and faith to help you overcome challenges and break free from the destructive patterns in your life, including alcohol use.

We dive into the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality, sharing how you can take charge of your thoughts, emotions, and actions to create lasting transformation. Using Dr. Lee's commandments as a guide, we explore how you can change your brain by changing your mind.

Commandments 1-5:

1️⃣ I Must Relentlessly Refuse to Participate in My Own Demise
You're either building your brain—or breaking it. Every thought, feeling, belief, and action either propels you forward or holds you hostage. This commandment emphasizes the choice to embrace life with each decision, fostering a mindset of resilience and growth.

2️⃣ I Must Believe That Feelings Are Not Facts; They Are Chemical Events in My Brain
Emotions are signals, not truths. They’re data, not destiny. We discuss how to honor your feelings without being controlled by them, and how to act on what’s true, even when your emotions are telling you something different.

3️⃣ I Must Believe That Most of My Automatic Thoughts Are Untrue
Your brain’s default mode is not designed for joy or truth; it’s built for survival. This means that many of your automatic thoughts are unreliable. We dive into how to challenge these thoughts and train your brain to align with your true mind—moving from survival mode to thriving.

4️⃣ I Must Believe That My Mind Is in Charge of My Brain
This is a game-changer. You’re not a victim of your neurochemistry. You can actually change it. We explore how taking control of your mind allows you to access hope, healing, and peace. Mind-over-brain is key to lasting transformation.

5️⃣ I Must Believe That Self–Brain Surgery Is Not a Metaphor; It is the Mechanism of Transforming My Life
Self-brain surgery is real—it’s not just a metaphor. Your thoughts are like a scalpel that can cut out toxic patterns and implant healthier ones. This principle is grounded in neuroplasticity and aligns with biblical renewal (Romans 12:2). We share how this concept works in both science and Scripture.

Key Takeaways:

• How to stop sabotaging your own growth and choose life with every thought and action

• Why emotions are signals, not truths, and how to process them without letting them control you

• The importance of challenging automatic thoughts and rewiring your brain for joy and truth

• Understanding mind-over-brain control and its impact on your life

• The power of self-brain surgery and how it leads to true transformation

Scripture Reference:

Romans 12:2 – "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."

We hope this episode inspires you to take charge of your thoughts and actions, and ultimately, to live a life free from the destructive patterns that hold you back. Join us next week as we continue with the next five commandments of self-brain surgery.

 

Listen to Dr. Lee Warren’s podcasts: The Self-Brain Surgery Podcast and Spiritual Brian Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren. 

 

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