Introduction and Episode Overview

Mental Illness: Devil or Diagnosis?

Disordered Thinking and Its Impact

Jeffrey Schwartz's Four Steps

Challenging Negative Thoughts

The Enemy's Tactics

Seeking Professional Help

The Path to Change

Are our thought problems the result of spiritual attack, or mental health issues? Are they just bad habits, or are they bad biochemistry? In short, are the things that trouble us Devil, or Diagnosis?Dr. Lee Warren revisits a 2023 episode to address recent inquiries about mental health struggles, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and whether they stem from mental issues, spiritual components, or both. The episode explores <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZavjMP">Dr. Jeffrey Schwartz's</a> work on neuroplasticity, the mind-brain distinction, and practical self-brain surgery techniques to manage negative thinking. Dr. Warren emphasizes the importance of challenging automatic negative thoughts, relabeling, reframing, refocusing, and revaluing them to change one's mental state. He discusses the integration of neuroscience and faith in resolving these challenges and encourages listeners to seek professional help if needed. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Episode00:49 Revisiting 'Devil or Diagnosis'01:04 Jeffrey Schwartz's Contributions01:24 The Mind-Brain Connection01:28 Promoting Dr. Schwartz's Book01:57 Upcoming Podcast Guests and Content02:51 Encouragement to Subscribe and Engage04:01 Introduction to the Main Topic04:49 Understanding Disordered Thinking05:35 The Role of Spiritual Warfare06:44 Devil vs. Diagnosis07:20 The Power of Self Brain Surgery11:13 Jeffrey Schwartz's Four Steps13:23 Changing Your Perspective23:58 The Enemy's Influence and God's Promise27:57 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Scripture: Isaiah 14:14-17, Isaiah 61:2-3, Hosea 2:15, Job 3:25Book Mentioned: <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZavjMP">You Are Not Your Brain: The 4-Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits, Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life</a> by Jeffrey Schwartz and Rebecca Gladding (This link is for pre-order of the upcoming audiobook release)Want more tools for rewiring your brain and renewing your mind? 🎙️ <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-self-brain-surgery-podcast-with-dr-lee-warren/id863481502">Subscribe to The Self-Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee Warren Podcast</a> for weekly strategies to change your brain and life. 📖 Grab my book <a href="https://amzn.to/4dw9iwh">Hope Is the First Dose</a>. ✉️ <a href="https://drleewarren.substack.com/subscribe">Get my weekly Self-Brain Surgery letter!</a>
<ul><li>(00:04) - Introduction and Episode Overview</li>
<li>(04:06) - Mental Illness: Devil or Diagnosis?</li>
<li>(07:55) - Disordered Thinking and Its Impact</li>
<li>(14:46) - Jeffrey Schwartz's Four Steps</li>
<li>(17:16) - Challenging Negative Thoughts</li>
<li>(23:51) - The Enemy's Tactics</li>
<li>(28:13) - Seeking Professional Help</li>
<li>(29:35) - The Path to Change</li>
</ul>

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Devil or Diagnosis: Unraveling the Complexities of Mental Health and Spiritual Warfare