Christy is joined by Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon, author, and one of the most grounded voices on faith, suffering, and the way God designed our brains to heal. They discuss his powerful book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and how his “Ten Commandments” for mental and emotional health can help people break free from alcohol, stop believing every thought they think, and rebuild a life they actually want to live.

Dr. Lee also shares the tender story of how grief reshaped his purpose after losing his son Mitch, and why your pain matters—even if someone else’s pain looks “worse.”

If you’ve ever thought…

“My trauma is too big… nothing can help me.”
“My feelings feel true, so they must be true.”
“One drink means I’ve ruined everything.”

This conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a reminder that changing your thinking can truly change your life.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your pain is valid and why comparing trauma keeps you stuck
• How your brain can heal through Neuroplasticity (and why you’re not “stuck” with the brain you have)
• Why feelings aren’t facts and how to practice curiosity instead of reacting
• What Dr. Lee calls the “tomorrow tax” and why “no anesthesia allowed” changes everything
• Whether the effects of alcohol on the brain can improve over time in recovery
• What happens when you slip—and how to learn instead of spiral when building new pathways

💌 Links & Resources

Dr. Lee’s Book:
The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery
Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life
https://amzn.to/40EZs7i

Join the Love Life Sober Community
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community

Order Christy’s Book
Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind
https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book

Learn more about the Life Recovery Bible by visiting:
https://hubs.la/Q041HjWm0

Connect on Instagram:
@lovelifesoberwithchristy

Subscribe on YouTube — Come hang with us!

Disclaimer

The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice, nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

Christy is joined by Dr. Lee Warren, neurosurgeon, author, and one of the most grounded voices on faith, suffering, and the way God designed our brains to heal. They discuss his powerful book The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery and how his &ldquo;Ten Commandments&rdquo; for mental and emotional health can help people break free from alcohol, stop believing every thought they think, and rebuild a life they actually want to live.
Dr. Lee also shares the tender story of how grief reshaped his purpose after losing his son Mitch, and why your pain matters&mdash;even if someone else&rsquo;s pain looks &ldquo;worse.&rdquo;
If you&rsquo;ve ever thought&hellip;
&ldquo;My trauma is too big&hellip; nothing can help me.&rdquo; &ldquo;My feelings feel true, so they must be true.&rdquo; &ldquo;One drink means I&rsquo;ve ruined everything.&rdquo;
This conversation offers hope, practical tools, and a reminder that changing your thinking can truly change your life.
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What You&rsquo;ll Learn:
&bull; Why your pain is valid and why comparing trauma keeps you stuck &bull; How your brain can heal through Neuroplasticity (and why you&rsquo;re not &ldquo;stuck&rdquo; with the brain you have) &bull; Why feelings aren&rsquo;t facts and how to practice curiosity instead of reacting &bull; What Dr. Lee calls the &ldquo;tomorrow tax&rdquo; and why &ldquo;no anesthesia allowed&rdquo; changes everything &bull; Whether the effects of alcohol on the brain can improve over time in recovery &bull; What happens when you slip&mdash;and how to learn instead of spiral when building new pathways
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💌 Links &amp; Resources
Dr. Lee&rsquo;s Book: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life <a href="https://amzn.to/40EZs7i" data-start="1848" data-end="1871">https://amzn.to/40EZs7i</a>
Join the Love Life Sober Community <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community" data-start="1913" data-end="1950">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/community</a>
Order Christy&rsquo;s Book Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book" data-start="2018" data-end="2050">https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book</a>
Learn more about the Life Recovery Bible by visiting: <a href="https://hubs.la/Q041HjWm0" data-start="2130" data-end="2155">https://hubs.la/Q041HjWm0</a>
Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovelifesoberwithchristy/">@lovelifesoberwithchristy</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLifeSober">Subscribe on YouTube </a>&mdash; Come hang with us!
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Disclaimer
The creators, hosts, and producers of the Love Life Sober podcast are not healthcare practitioners and therefore do not give medical, psychological, or professional advice, nor intend for the podcast or any Love Life Sober communication to substitute for such. Views and opinions expressed in any referenced or linked resources do not necessarily reflect those of the Love Life Sober team or guests.

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass.

Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off?

Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them.

Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what’s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible.

You’ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever.

At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus.

This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don’t have to hit rock bottom. You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don’t have to do this alone.

If you’re ready to loosen alcohol’s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit lovelifesober.com. 

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass.
Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off?
Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them.
Hosted by Christian sobriety coach and author Christy Osborne, author of <a href="https://lovelifesober.co.uk/book">Love Life Sober: A 40 Day Alcohol Fast to Rediscover Your Joy, Improve Your Health, and Renew Your Mind</a>, this podcast blends Scripture, neuroscience, and practical coaching to help you understand what&rsquo;s happening in your brain, your nervous system, and your heart, and how lasting freedom from alcohol is actually possible.
You&rsquo;ll hear expert conversations and powerful testimonies for women exploring Christian sobriety, faith-based recovery, mindful drinking, and alcohol-free living. Each episode gently invites you to step away from wine and toward deeper connection with God, without shame, pressure, or the need to decide forever.
At the heart of Love Life Sober is a simple truth. Love, joy, peace, and connection were never meant to be found in a wine bottle. They are found in Jesus.
This is a grace-filled, shame-free space for women seeking freedom from alcohol through faith, neuroscience, and compassionate coaching. You don&rsquo;t have to hit rock bottom. You don&rsquo;t have to white-knuckle your way through sobriety. And you don&rsquo;t have to do this alone.
If you&rsquo;re ready to loosen alcohol&rsquo;s grip and live the life God is inviting you into, you&rsquo;re in the right place. Welcome to Love Life Sober. Want more? Visit <a href="https://lovelifesober.com/">lovelifesober.com</a>.&nbsp;

Love Life Sober is a Christian podcast for women questioning their relationship with alcohol and sensing God might have more for them beyond the wine glass.  Have you felt that nudge from God to put down the wine glass, but the thought of relaxing, having fun, or even coping with life feels impossible without it? Are you waking up each morning vowing not to drink tonight, only to find that by five p.m., all bets are off?  Love Life Sober is for sober and sober-curious women who love Jesus, or who are longing to reconnect with Him, and who know deep down that alcohol is no longer serving them.

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Change Your Thinking to Change Your Drinking | Dr. Lee Warren

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