Let's Think On It

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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?"

Dr.Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers discuss the common stressors that people experience during the Holiday Season and some coping mechanisms.

Dr. Westfall adds psychological insight as the Lochamy Brothers and Jeff Thomas deliberate over their opinions regarding President-elect Donald Trump. Join us as we explore what may have been in the minds of voters during one of the most historic Presidential races ever.

We explore racism, black psychology, and "Implicit Association" with DeReef Jamison PhD., Professor of African American Studies at UAB.

Listen in on an interview with Khaula Hadeed, Director of the Alabama chapter of CAIR (Council on American Islamic Relations). Learn about the accuracy/inaccuracy of our innate biases regarding the Islamic religion.

Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper discusses: Current social changes in Birmingham, Over-reliance on Police for social issues.

Birmingham Police Chief discusses new training approach for police officers regarding innate biases and minority relations.

Chief Roper gives his insights on: Current dynamics of police/minority relations, societal lack of progress on poverty and opportunity in black communities.

Birmingham Police Chief A.C. Roper is our guest, in this segment he discusses his personal journey from "wrong side of the tracks" Chief of Police.

Learn how the political system in the US is acting more like the parliamentary system in Britain (the same system the US specifically tried not to recreate). Listen in to an interview with Natalie Davis Ph.D - Political Science Professor at Birmingham Southern College.

Group dynamics as it relates to the political parties is explored with Natalie Davis Ph.D - Political Science Professor at Birmingham Southern College. What has changed in the last 40 years in the political process.