Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers daily prescriptions from neuroscience, faith, and common sense on how to lead a healthier, ...
In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren sits down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober. Christy recounts her transformative journey through grief, addiction, and healing, offering listeners a raw and hopeful narrative. After the loss of her mother, Christy turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which led her to a turning point in 2020. She shares her insights into the societal pressures around drinking, the neuroscience of addiction, and the importance of addressing the root causes of alcohol dependency.
Christy introduces her "40-Day Alcohol Fast," a grace-filled, judgment-free approach to exploring sobriety, and emphasizes the transformative power of faith in the recovery process. The conversation delves into challenges like social pressures, marriage dynamics, and the "friendship shuffle" that often accompanies sobriety. Christy’s message is one of hope, encouraging listeners to find authentic joy and connection beyond alcohol.
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Key Themes:
Grief and Addiction: Christy shares how the loss of her mother deepened her reliance on alcohol and catalyzed her recovery journey.
Neuroscience of Addiction: Understanding the brain's relationship to habits and how alcohol affects stress, dopamine, and mental health.
The "Friendship Shuffle": How sobriety reshaped Christy’s relationships, moving her toward deeper connections.
The 40-Day Alcohol Fast: A self-discovery tool for exploring the role of alcohol in life without judgment or fear of failure.
Faith and Recovery: Finding renewal in faith and transforming grief through intentional self-reflection and sobriety.
Resources Mentioned:
But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast with Christy Osborne and Meade Shirley
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Christy's website
Get Christy's new book, Love Life Sober now!
Chapters:
0:03 - Introduction to Christy Osborne
1:19 - Christy’s Journey to Sobriety
5:45 - The Impact of Grief
8:27 - Recognizing the Problem
12:11 - The Power of Self-Discovery
14:00 - Social Pressures and Friendships
17:03 - Marriage and Alcohol
18:55 - Coping with Pain
22:34 - The 40-Day Alcohol Fast
26:04 - The Transformation Journey
29:14 - Coaching and Community
32:00 - Final Thoughts and Resources
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35:40
A New Operation for Thanksgiving (S12E9)
In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, Dr. Lee Warren explores the intersection of gratitude, grief, and the challenges of the holiday season. Reflecting on personal losses, including the passing of his son and mother-in-law, he introduces the "Loss to Legacy Shift"—a self-brain surgery operation that transforms grief into purpose by focusing on the lasting impact of loved ones.
Dr. Warren highlights the neuroscience-backed benefits of gratitude and the Abide Process, a prayer and meditation method that increases emotional resilience and facilitates healing. He discusses family dynamics during the holidays, offering strategies grounded in neuroscience, such as leveraging mirror neurons and limbic resonance, to foster better interactions.
The episode also revisits the Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery, equipping listeners with practical tools to shift mindsets and reframe negative cycles. As Thanksgiving approaches, Dr. Warren encourages a focus on gratitude and hope, reminding listeners that while loss is a part of life, so is the potential for joy and meaningful connection.
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Chapters
0:05 Thanksgiving Gratitude
3:15 Holiday Stress Management
7:55 Finding Hope After Loss
12:13 The Loss to Legacy Shift
16:10 Shifting Your Perspective
22:33 Mind Control and Healing
28:15 The Abide Process
37:09 Preparing for Family Dynamics
47:59 Empowering Family Interactions
57:45 The Power of Gratitude
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59:10
A Million Little Miracles with Mark Batterson (S12E8)
In this episode, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Mark Batterson, a pastor and bestselling author, discussing his new book, "A Million Little Miracles." The conversation centers on recognizing the everyday miracles often overlooked in modern life, emphasizing gratitude and the importance of finding hope in tumultuous times, especially during a presidential election year. Batterson blends themes of faith with personal anecdotes, highlighting how life's challenges can deepen appreciation for both small victories and the divine. They explore the relationship between faith and science and the significance of community in acknowledging miracles. The episode encourages listeners to celebrate the ordinary moments that embody miraculous design, concluding with a heartfelt prayer and a strong endorsement of Batterson's work.
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Check out Mark's new book, A Million Little Miracles
Chapters
0:05 Introduction to Mark Batterson
2:15 The Power of Prayer
4:45 The Journey of Writing
7:11 The Significance of Everyday Miracles
10:30 Understanding Conception
13:34 Science and Faith
17:12 What's Really Happening?
18:31 Finding Hope in Hardship
22:41 The Bigger Picture
25:41 Nostalgia for God
28:41 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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31:06
Healing Generational Trauma with Gina Birkemeier (S12E7)
In this episode, I discuss generational trauma with Gina Birkemeier, a licensed counselor and author of Generations Deep. We explore her journey from adoption to becoming a therapist and the insights she gained about inherited emotional dysfunction.
Gina teaches us to cultivate resilience, highlighting the interplay between neuroscience and spiritual beliefs. We also talk about the importance of seeking mental health support and building a strong community for healing. Listeners will discover practical tools from Gina's workbook that aid in breaking free from inherited dysfunction, empowering them to reclaim their narratives and initiate positive change in their lives and families.
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Announcement:
The School of Self-Brain Surgery™ is coming soon! If you want to go deep into changing your mind and your life through the power of neuroscience + faith, these five, one-hour livestream training sessions will help you get it done. Enrollment will be limited, and The School will fill up fast. Click here to be notified by email when The School is ready for enrollment!
Click here to download Dr. Warren's free Thought Biopsy worksheet!
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction to Self-Brain Surgery
3:19 Jamie's Story and Resilience
4:20 Introducing Gina Berkmeyer
6:06 Gina's Journey to Therapy
9:50 The Line in the Sand Moment
11:22 Integrating Faith and Healing
14:46 Generational Curses Explained
17:19
The Good News of Healing
20:03 The Role of a Therapist
26:53 Knowing When to Seek Help
30:23 Insights from Gina's Book
32:52 A Word for Those in Grief
35:32 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
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Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!
You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
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If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
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37:33
Ann Voskamp: Neurotheology and Sacred Prayer (S12E6)
This conversation will help you find healing and power in the sacred space of prayer.
Be ready to take notes, shed tears, and renew your hope as New York Times bestselling author Ann Voskamp gives us a masterclass on neuroscience, theology, and a deep dive into overcoming trauma, tragedy, and all the places where life can hurt,.
We discuss Ann's new prayer journals, Sacred Prayer and Gifts and Gratitude, and Ann gives us a new way to think about how prayer affects our brains.
Click here for the transcript of this episode (note: computer-generated transcripts are not perfect).
Ann's bio
Ann Voskamp is wife of one good farmer, mama to a seven exuberant kids, and author of the four New York Times Bestsellers, The Broken Way, The Greatest Gift, Unwrapping The Greatest Gift, and One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, a New York Times 67 week bestseller which has sold more than 1.5 million copies, and is translated into more than 20 languages.
Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today, and a partner with Compassion International as a global advocate for needy children, Ann's a regular loser of library books, usually has a sink full of soaking pots, sees empty laundry baskets rarer than a blue moon, and believes that the sky and fresh mercy over the farm is large and all is grace. Her blog, one of the Top 10 Christian blogs on the web, has become a daily well for the weary and soul-thirsty.
Chapters
0:12 Introduction to Sacred Conversations
1:59 The Importance of Prayer
7:31 Journey from Brokenness to Healing
14:11 Understanding Transactional vs. Covenant Relationships
21:33 Wrestling with God in Times of Loss
32:52 The Power of Gratitude and Prayer
41:46 The Sacred Prayer Acrostic
49:06 Finding Peace in Grief
Five Ways You Can Support this show:
Pray for us!
Subscribe, like, and share the podcast with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)
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You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here.
Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):
Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!
If you're a writer, podcaster, or content creator, you should check out Descript! It's the tool I use to produce every episode of this podcast, and their suite of audio, video, and production tools has changed my entire workflow. Descript will cut down your tech time and let you be more creative!
Other Helpful Links:
Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!
Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!
Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!
Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Neurosurgeon and award-winning author Dr. W. Lee Warren, MD delivers daily prescriptions from neuroscience, faith, and common sense on how to lead a healthier, better, happier life. You can’t change your life until you change your mind, and Dr. Warren will teach you the art of self brain surgery to get it done. His new book, Hope Is the First Dose, is available everywhere books are sold.
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