Becoming Heart Strong

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There’s a 100% chance you will face challenges in your life and in the world around you. The truth is you already are. But it’s not what happens to us that defines us; it’s how we respond that marks our lives. Becoming Heart Strong explores how we can live with more courage, rebuild after setbacks, and strengthen ourselves from the inside out. Host Jess Lindberg interviews thought leaders, authors, experts, and everyday amazing people who’ve turned their struggles into movements, businesses, and inspiring stories. What have they learned? How have they grown? And what can we take from their experiences to help us with our own struggles? Their stories and insights will help you move from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. Jess Lindberg, who hosts The Becoming Heart Strong Podcast, is a coach, strategist, keynote speaker, and social entrepreneur passionate about inspiring people to grow through their challenges and live their full potential. On her show, she dives into transformative conversations and invites listeners to live with courage, overcome setbacks, and create meaningful impact in their world. As a sought-after life leadership expert and strategist, Jess works with purpose-driven individuals and organizations seeking to transform and create impact from unexpected circumstances. Jess has built powerful resilience through personal traumas and aims to help others build their resilience muscle through courageous self-leadership. Her warm, down-to-earth style and inspiring spirit have ignited the hearts and minds of many organizations and individuals. Follow Jess @jessmlindberg on Instagram and Jessica Lindberg on LinkedIn Follow The Heart Strong @theheartstrong on Instagram and The Heart Strong Collective on LinkedIn

Episodes

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024

71. Change Your Thoughts to Change Your Life with Neurosurgeon, Veteran and Author Dr. Lee Warren

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Lee Warren is a neurosurgeon, Iraq War Veteran, and author. In 2013, his son Mitch died. In this episode, Dr. Warren discusses his experiences with grief, faith, and the interplay between science and spirituality. He shares his journey of healing from PTSD and the importance of facing and unpacking emotional baggage.

Dr. Warren emphasizes the need to find purpose in our pain and not let it define us. He also explores the difference between our brains and minds, challenging the idea that we are limited by our genetics or brain chemistry. Instead, he encourages listeners to embrace the power of neuroplasticity and the ability to change our thoughts and beliefs. Dr. Lee Warren shares his concept of “self-brain surgery,” which gives us the power to change our thoughts and shares the impact the thoughts we think have on our brain and body. He explains the difference between our mind and brain and says that when we think differently, our brain changes how it acts. He also discusses the science of epigenetics, which shows that we control how our genes are switched on and off. By changing our thinking, we can switch certain genes on and off, leading to better responses to stress and trauma. Dr. Warren intersperses the conversation with his own journey of faith and healing.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Lee Warren

08:07 Unpacking Emotional Baggage and Finding Purpose in Pain

13:23 The Power of Neuroplasticity and Changing Our Thoughts

19:46 Grief as a Refining and Informing Process

31:02 The Interplay Between Science and Spirituality

34:55 The Power of Changing Your Thoughts

39:20 The Science of Epigenetics and Gene Switching

47:02 Retraining Your Brain for Resilience

52:53 Preparing for Difficult Times

Dr. Warren’s Website: https://wleewarrenmd.com/

Follow Dr. Warren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drleewarren/