The Art of Self-Brain Surgery

How to make yourself resilient

Anxiety
A Neurosurgeon’s Prescription for Anxiety

W. Lee Warren M.D., FACS on February 1, 2026

As a neurosurgeon, I’ve changed brains with my hands, and I’ve learned you can change yours with your habits, attention, and daily mental practice.

As a neurosurgeon, I’ve changed brains with my hands, and I’ve learned you can change yours with your habits, attention, and daily mental practice.

Trauma
The Art of Self-Brain Surgery

W. Lee Warren M.D., FACS on September 12, 2023

Learn to harness the power of neuroplasticity to take advantage of our brain’s ability to rewire itself in response to trauma.

Learn to harness the power of neuroplasticity to take advantage of our brain’s ability to rewire itself in response to trauma.

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September 2026
The Power of Enough

We’re all holding onto something we’re sure we can’t give up on, but research shows that letting go can boost our happiness a lot more than we might think.

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Self Tests are all about you. Are you outgoing or introverted? Are you a narcissist? Does perfectionism hold you back? Find out the answers to these questions and more with Psychology Today.

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