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This is War (for your mind)

September 1, 2025 · 47:07

In this episode, we discuss how shifting attention and perspective are key tools for self-brain surgery, a practice for mastering our thoughts to take control of our lives. I take you back to my time in the Iraq war to teach you how this perspective shift creates mental resilience in confronting fear and anxiety.

We examine how both sides of the brain contribute to perspective and problem-solving, and I'll teach you how to shift your focus and rewrite you narratives. This powerful technique reinforces the idea that we can shape our realities through mindful choices and self-discovery.

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Resources and Links

⁠⁠Self-Brain Surgery Playlist on Spotify⁠⁠

My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I've Seen the End of You⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Be sure to check out my latest book, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hope Is the First Dose⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

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(00:05) - Introduction to Self Brain Surgery
(00:23) - Facing Danger and Lack of Control
(03:53) - The Importance of Scrubbing In
(05:26) - Understanding Frontal Lobes
(07:43) - A Listener's Insight
(11:42) - Changes in Podcasting Network
(13:55) - Looking Ahead to Future Episodes
(14:48) - Jennifer's Perspective on Hiking
(18:48) - The Role of Perspective
(23:36) - Attention vs. Perspective
(26:41) - The Balance of Brain Function
(28:55) - Centering Your Thoughts
(31:47) - Attention as a Moral Choice
(37:45) - Life in a War Zone
(41:42) - Embracing Change and Growth
(45:57) - Conclusion and Future Plans

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This is War (for your mind)

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