Switching Things Up (S12E54)

In this episode of the Self Brain Surgery Podcast, Dr. Lee Warren discusses the power of metacognition and how rewiring your brain starts with thinking about rewiring your brain. He introduces the 'patchbay' concept to illustrate how you can direct your thoughts to make structural changes in your brain. The episode delves into the scientific basis of neuroplasticity and how microtubules in the brain respond to our thoughts and intentions. Dr. Warren emphasizes the importance of examining our thoughts ('thought biopsy') to replace negative and untrue thinking with positive and constructive thoughts. He discusses the significance of the ten commandments of self-brain surgery for healthy neural changes and offers practical advice for achieving personal growth and overcoming mental barriers. Chapters Introduction and Episode Overview Scrubbing In: Preparing for Self Brain Surgery Understanding the Mind-Brain Interface The Power of Outlets: A Metaphor for Brain Wiring Microtubules and Brain Rewiring The Patch Bay Concept: Enhancing Creativity Self-Brain Surgery: Practical Applications The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery Conclusion and Final Thoughts Upcoming Episode Teaser and Farewell Click here for the transcript Want more tools for rewiring your brain and renewing your mind? 🎙️ Subscribe to ⁠The Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren Podcast⁠⁠ ⁠for weekly strategies to change your brain—and your life. 📖 Grab my book ⁠Hope Is the First Dose⁠⁠ ⁠for a roadmap to recovery and transformation. 📘 And stay tuned for The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery—coming February 2026!