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What if you could literally change your brain's structure just by thinking differently? Neurosurgeon and Iraq war veteran Dr. Lee Warren shares groundbreaking insights on how modern brain science confirms ancient biblical wisdom—and how you can use "self-brain surgery" to break free from anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns. After performing over 200 brain surgeries in a war zone and losing his son to tragedy, Dr. Warren discovered the surprising truth: your mind controls your brain, not the other way around. This conversation will change how you think about thinking.

Main Points:

1. Your Mind Controls Your Brain (Not Vice Versa)

2. 80% of Your Thoughts and Feelings Aren't True

3. Gratitude and Anxiety Cannot Coexist

4. The Daily Scrub-In Practice

5. Neuroplasticity: Your Brain's Built-In Hope

6. Practical Self-Brain Surgery Operations

Links:

The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery: Connecting Neuroscience and Faith to Radically Transform Your Life

Dr. Lee Warren Podcast

Connect with Dr. Warren:

www.drleewarren.com

Instagram: @drleewarren

Facebook: @drleewarren

X: @docleewarren

YouTube: @drleewarren

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What if I told you that five simple kitchen systems could make healthy eating feel automatic instead of exhausting?

In this episode, I share five practical kitchen systems I use daily to make healthy eating easier and less overwhelming. My friends started sharing their organization systems on Marco Polo, and it made me realize something surprising about myself— I actually DO have helpful kitchen/food prep routines!

Today, I walk you through my simple, actionable strategies for staying hydrated, getting adequate protein, and having healthy food ready when I need it. These systems work for me right now, but may change—and that's okay. The goal is to find what works for YOU and start with just ONE system at a time.

Main points discussed:

1. My morning hydration system

2. My protein coffee system

3. Tips for prepping protein (my fav ways to do this)

4. Mindsets to help you not get overwhelmed but rather make healthy living easier

Links:

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What does it look like to navigate mental health struggles while living out your faith?

It’s a question many of us carry—sometimes silently. And it’s one I was honored to explore in this week’s conversation with Carla Arges.

Carla’s story isn’t neat or easy. She experienced childhood trauma, homelessness at 14, misdiagnoses for years, and eventually received an accurate diagnosis of bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder just six years ago.

But here’s what moved me most: Carla talks about thriving, not just surviving. And she does it in a way that’s gentle, honest, and deeply rooted in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Carla Arges is a mental health coach, podcaster, and writer who helps Christian women navigate trauma and mental illness with grace and truth. After experiencing childhood trauma, homelessness, and a journey through misdiagnoses, Carla was accurately diagnosed with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder six years ago. Through partnering with the Holy Spirit, therapy, medication, and holistic healing practices, she has moved from surviving to thriving—and now equips other women to do the same.

Carla is the host of the Affirming Truth podcast and a content writer for the Bible app, where she creates bite-sized, accessible devotionals for women struggling with mental health. She offers courses on nervous system regulation and biblically based boundaries, and provides one-on-one coaching to help women integrate faith, healing, and practical tools for everyday thriving.

In our conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why a diagnosis is information, not identity
• The role of medication and therapy in faith-based healing
• How to regulate your nervous system in practical ways
• Why thriving isn’t about living on the mountaintop all the time
• How God doesn’t waste our pain—He redeems it for purpose

Connect with Carla:

• Website: carlaArges.com
• Podcast: Affirming Truth (available on all podcast platforms and YouTube)
• Bible App: Search for plans by Carla Arges

My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter

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Connect with Amy:
GracedHealth.com
Instagram: @GracedHealth
YouTube: @AmyConnell