Trauma and Tragedy Tell Us Lies.Those lies can make you believe that you’re always going to feel what you’re feeling, and that it can’t ever change. You’ll believe that how you respond to pain is “just how I am,” but I have good news for you, my friend: you are NOT STUCK with the brain you have. Here’s a great talk about directed neuroplasticity, transforming our minds, and how to find hope. Books Mentioned: Disruptive Thinking by TD Jakes, The Mind and the Brain by Jeffrey Schwartz, and Hope Is the First Dose by ME!Scripture: Romans 12:2, II Corinthians 10:5You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!We have a YouTube Channel! Click here to subscribe.PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!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!

(00:02) - Introducing the challenges of the day
(02:30) - Emphasizing the ability to change your thinking and your life
(04:27) - Importance of Changing the Way We Think
(05:56) - Hope is the First Dose: Intimate and Vulnerable Story
(08:08) - You Can Change Your Life by Changing Your Mind
(10:40) - Emotional Book Launch and the Process of Writing
(13:20) - The Editing Process: From Acquiring Editor to Proofreaders
(16:10) - Importance of Proofreaders: Tailoring the Book for Different Readers
(21:37) - Introducing Jeffrey Schwartz and his work on OCD
(23:04) - The belief that we are stuck with our genes
(26:54) - T.D. Jakes' powerful line: "We die looking like our decisions"
(28:19) - Transformation through renewing the mind and changing thoughts
(30:00) - Choosing to die looking like positive decisions
(32:53) - Embracing radical changes for a transformative life
(33:30) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose" - A Treatment Plan for Recovery