Let's Think On It

By Mark Westfall MD

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 a... more

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How many episodes does Let's Think On It have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

Let's Think On It episodes:

June 25, 2017 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.
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37min
June 25, 2017 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.
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36min
June 14, 2017 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.
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56min
June 02, 2017 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.
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52min
April 15, 2017 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.
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32min
March 13, 2017 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.
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38min
February 20, 2017 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.
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1h 24min
February 15, 2017 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.
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42min
January 14, 2017 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)
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51min
December 10, 2016 How to Keep Reindeer Poo off of your lawn and other tips for the Holidays
Four Segments on strategies for navigating Holiday stress. "Keeping Reindeer Poo off of your lawn", " Are you on the Left or Right of the Holiday Photo", "Holiday Obstacle Course", and "Who is driving your Holiday Sleigh...The Grinch or Cindy Lou Who?"
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41min

FAQs about Let's Think On It:

How many episodes does Let's Think On It have?

The podcast currently has 110 episodes available.

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