Renewing Your Mind, Rewiring Your Brain

Dr. Lee Warren, a neurosurgeon for 25 years, says emotional wellness begins when we treat ourselves like our own “brain surgeon” by performing regular “thought biopsies.” He suggests that we pause, identify toxic lies, and refuse to let our feelings act as our ultimate authority.

According to Dr. Warren, if we’re sad, stressed, or think we’re stuck, our perceptions about ourselves, the world, and other people can mislead us into thinking we’re powerless to change our situation when, in fact, our thought patterns influence outcomes in our lives.

Dr. Warren is joining me on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly to explain how God has created us mind, body, and soul and how we can make positive changes by altering our thinking.

The brain is not fixed. The wiring connecting our brain cells is remade multiple times every minute, so changing our thinking means changing the wiring in our brains.

By integrating cutting-edge neuroscience with faith – specifically practicing the biblical mandate to take thoughts captive and replace them with gratitude, truth, and hope – we can physically alter our brain structure to break free from anxiety, move past trauma, and transition from floundering to flourishing.

Dr. Warren explains how to:

• Retrain the brain.

• Respond to stimuli.

• Break generational patterns.

• Break negative cycles.

• Reinforce positive spiritual connections.

Hear my full conversation with Dr. Lee Warren about overcoming harmful thought patterns and rewiring our mindset to more healthy living on your local radio station, online, on Apple Podcasts, or take us with you on our free phone app.

If you’re struggling, give us a call. We have Christian counselors who will call you back free of charge, spend some time with you on the phone, and then refer you to a like-minded counselor in your area, if needed. The number during business hours is 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).

Dr. Lee Warren’s book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life is available for a gift of any amount. For more information, click here or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).