Let's Think On It

Let's Think On It

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Let's Think On It episodes

  • Transitioning

    Will and Reed Lochamy interview Mark Amerson. Mark is a 19 year old who is making the transition from female to male. Mark discusses his life experience of being gender dysphoric and making the decision to change his gender.

    37 min
  • Science And Spirituality - Can They Coexist?
    The third in a series on spirituality and the field of medicine. The Lochamy brothers host Mark Westfall M.D. , along with radio intern Sara Jane. Science and spirituality are discussed in the context of medical research on healing.
    36 min
  • Transgender Teen Suicide
    Jay Georgia was born Jane Georgia. In May of 2017, the transgender teen committed suicide. Listen to his mother's story from an interview on Birmingham Mountain radio's morning show. The strength she demonstrates 2 weeks after her child's death is inspiring. Dr.Westfall gives his reaction to the interview. Listen to further educate yourself about transgender issues, suicide, and how medicine can utilize spirituality in healing.
    56 min
  • Science and Spirituality
    Is there science to spirituality? What is spirituality anyway? Some scientists believe that hope and faith can play a role in healing. Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers discuss the sometimes controversial subject of spirituality in the field of medicine. This podcast comes from a radio show on Birmingham Mountain Radio. Join us, as we explore topics that you know you want to discuss, but are too afraid to bring up in a crowd.
    52 min
  • My Parkinson's Disease - Hear A Couple's Experience
    April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month, so the Lochamy Brothers and Dr. Westfall discuss the disease which affects movement. The show's content provides an engaging learning experience that delves deeper but with the ease of a casual conversation. Mac Stinson MD, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, and his wife Annette are special guests. They reveal some of the difficulties they encountered along the way, and add a very human element to the topic. Ultimately, the listener comes away with a real life image of living with Parkinson's.
    32 min
  • The Stress of College
    Join Dr. Mark Westfall as he and the Lochamy Brothers interview 3 students from Birmingham Southern. Talking about the transition to college, studying, socializing, drinking and trying to fit in! If you or your child is headed to college or in college, this will help normalize the stress that comes with the experience and provide an opportunity for open dialogue. Transition to college is one of the most stressful time periods of our early development. The approach should be thoughtfully considered and the process closely followed yet allowing for the student to navigate the problems with their own tools and intervene from an external position only if necessary.
    38 min
  • More On Childhood Sexual Trauma
    Jason Lee is our guest as we have a follow-up conversation from last month's episode about childhood sexual trauma. Join Dr. Westfall and co-thinker Haley Ingrum as we explore Jason's traumatic experience, parenting tips on prevention, sexual education in today's schools, and more.
    1 hr 24 min
  • Trump and International Relations
    Samford University's International Relations' Department Professor and Chairman, Fred Shepherd PhD., joins the show. We discuss the effect President Trump's tactical approach may have on international relationships. Dr. Westfall brings a psychological vantage point and the Lochamy Brothers bring their usual unique and informed perspective with banter.
    42 min
  • Sexual Trauma in Childhood

    Join Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers with special guest Jason Lee. Jason bravely shares his childhood sexual trauma and his adult quest to keep a conversation going so that others may be spared. A tremendously important topic that is typically left undiscussed. He was brave enough to share it, so you be brave enough to listen. (Advisory: There are no explicit details revealed, but if you have a history of trauma/PTSD you may not want to listen).  Childhood sexual abuse prevention resources: Darkness to Light (www.d2l.org)   Stop It Now (www.stopitnow.org)

    51 min

About Let's Think On It

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A podcast of experts and everyday people. Dr. Westfall delves into topics through the lens of human behavior and the science of psychiatry. Some podcasts are live excerpts from Oh Brother Radio show…