The StoryField #105 - From War to Renewal: Dr. Lee Warren on Self-Brain Surgery, Grief, and Hope
In this powerful StoryField conversation, Dr. Lee Warren shares his remarkable journey from a small-town childhood and a faith-filled upbringing to becoming a neurosurgeon, Army physician, author, and podcaster. He opens up about the path that led him into medicine, his years serving in war zones, and the intense pressure of making life-and-death decisions in Iraq.Dr. Warren also talks candidly about the personal suffering that reshaped his life, including the death of his son, Mitch, and the long process of grief, anger, and healing that followed. That pain eventually led to a breakthrough insight: the mind and brain are not the same thing, and the thoughts we choose can literally change how our brains function and how we experience life.We also dive into the practical side of his book, The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery, including the 10 commandments he lays out for changing your thought life, interrupting fear, resisting destructive patterns, and learning to think in a way that produces hope, peace, and resilience. Whether you’re walking through grief, battling anxiety, or just trying to understand how faith and neuroscience connect, this episode offers wisdom, honesty, and a deeply encouraging vision for what’s possible.Text Message The StoryField Support the show
