“Your brain is actively rewiring itself every second. The question is: Will you do it on purpose?”

That’s from my fascinating conversation with Dr. Lee Warren. Dr. Lee isn’t just a neurosurgeon—he’s a husband, father, Iraq War veteran, and grieving dad who lost his 19-year-old son in a tragic and mysterious death. He’s also one of the most compelling voices today on how faith and neuroscience intersect to transform your life.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Lee about the mind-blowing science of neuroplasticity, what it means to “do self-brain surgery,” the science behind the Bible’s commands regarding our thinking, and how trauma—if we let it—can either define us or refine us. Dr. Lee opens up about surviving more than 100 mortar attacks during the Iraq War, his battle with PTSD, and how he and his wife Lisa rebuilt their lives (and faith) after the unimaginable loss of their son.

But this isn’t just a story of suffering. It’s a story of redemption. It’s a masterclass in how to find hope again—even after the worst day of your life. And it’s essential for anyone who has been told to “renew your mind” but never felt like that mandate came with any how-to instructions.

We explore:

—The night Dr. Lee got caught outside in a mortar attack with no gear

—What PTSD taught him about unprocessed trauma and healing

—Losing his 19-year-old son—and how that reshaped his faith

—Why the brain can literally change based on what you choose to think about

—How Scripture aligns with neuroscience on anxiety, gratitude, and transformation—The connection between addiction, neuroplasticity, and the lies we believe

—The principle of “loss to legacy” and how suffering can become ministry

Subscribe to Dr. Lee’s newsletter: drleewarren.substack.com

Listen to the Self-Brain Surgery podcast

Get Dr. Lee’s books

Follow Jon: https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/

Order the book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic: www.christianalcoholic.com.

Watch this episode and get daily motivation: www.theveritasdaily.com.

&ldquo;Your brain is actively rewiring itself every second.&nbsp;The question is: Will you do it on purpose?&rdquo;
That&rsquo;s from my fascinating conversation with Dr. Lee Warren. Dr. Lee isn&rsquo;t just a neurosurgeon&mdash;he&rsquo;s a husband, father, Iraq War veteran, and grieving dad who lost his 19-year-old son in a tragic and mysterious death. He&rsquo;s also one of the most compelling voices today on how faith and neuroscience intersect to transform your life.
In this episode, I talk to Dr. Lee about the mind-blowing science of neuroplasticity, what it means to &ldquo;do self-brain surgery,&rdquo; the science behind the Bible&rsquo;s commands regarding our thinking, and how trauma&mdash;if we let it&mdash;can either define us or refine us. Dr. Lee opens up about surviving more than 100 mortar attacks during the Iraq War, his battle with PTSD, and how he and his wife Lisa rebuilt their lives (and faith) after the unimaginable loss of their son.
But this isn&rsquo;t just a story of suffering. It&rsquo;s a story of redemption. It&rsquo;s a masterclass in how to find hope again&mdash;even after the worst day of your life. And it&rsquo;s essential for anyone who has been told to &ldquo;renew your mind&rdquo; but never felt like that mandate came with any how-to instructions.
We explore:
&mdash;The night Dr. Lee got caught outside in a mortar attack with no gear
&mdash;What PTSD taught him about unprocessed trauma and healing
&mdash;Losing his 19-year-old son&mdash;and how that reshaped his faith
&mdash;Why the brain can literally change based on what you choose to think about
&mdash;How Scripture aligns with neuroscience on anxiety, gratitude, and transformation&mdash;The connection between addiction, neuroplasticity, and the lies we believe
&mdash;The principle of &ldquo;loss to legacy&rdquo; and how suffering can become ministry
Subscribe to Dr. Lee&rsquo;s newsletter: <a href="https://drleewarren.substack.com/">drleewarren.substack.com</a>
Listen to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wleewarrenmd.com/podcast">Self-Brain Surgery&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.wleewarrenmd.com/podcast">podcast</a>
Get <a href="https://www.wleewarrenmd.com/hopeisthefirstdose">Dr. Lee&rsquo;s books</a>
Follow Jon: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/">https://www.instagram.com/jonseidl/</a>
Order the book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.christianalcoholic.com">www.christianalcoholic.com</a>.
Watch this episode and get daily motivation: <a href="https://www.theveritasdaily.com/">www.theveritasdaily.com</a>.

Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian alcoholic" (based on the book by the same title) is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts. The show features interviews with fellow addicts and alcoholics as well as professionals in the fields of trauma, faith, and addiction recovery. Because let's be honest, we're all addicted to something. "Confessions" is a place for the desperate, the downtrodden, the destitute, and especially, the drunk. But it's also a place of hope and healing. Jon found sobriety after decades of struggling, but more importantly than finding sobriety, he found Jesus. In every episode, he gets radically vulnerable as he explores what it looks like to be on this journey of messy sanctification. Visit christianalcoholic.com for more resources.

Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian alcoholic" (based on the book by the same title) is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts. The show features interviews with fellow addicts and alcoholics as well as professionals in the fields of trauma, faith, and addiction recovery. Because let's be honest, we're all addicted to something. "Confessions" is a place for the desperate, the downtrodden, the destitute, and especially, the drunk. But it's also a place of hope and healing. Jon found sobriety after decades of struggling, but more importantly than finding sobriety, he found Jesus. In every episode, he gets radically vulnerable as he explores what it looks like to be on this journey of messy sanctification. Visit <a href="http://christianalcoholic.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://christianalcoholic.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1747239325727000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1G-752Q-1dyjq6GN5gt7xw">christianalcoholic.com</a> for more resources.

Jon Seidl is the bestselling Christian author who became an alcoholic, not the other way around. It's usually the other way around. Or is it? "Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic" is all about real stories, radical vulnerability, and remarkable comebacks of people who have struggled with alcoholism and addictions of all sorts.