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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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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Scientists study faith and 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.
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Parkinson’s Disease
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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Join Dr. Mark Westfall as he and the Lochamy Brothers discuss college stress with 3 students from Birmingham Southern. The crew talks about the transition to college, studying, socializing, drinking and trying to fit in! This episode will be of interest for students and parents. One goal of listening is to provide an opportunity for open dialogue. Transition to college is one of the most stressful time periods of early human development. The approach should be thoughtfully considered and the process closely followed. Yet it is important to allow the student to navigate their own problems. This process allows them to further develop their own coping tools.
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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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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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Special guest Jason Lee joins Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers. Jason bravely shares his childhood sexual trauma by a trusted leader of a small-town community. Recently moving to a small town after his parents divorce, Jason is groomed and then abused by a local Scout leader. Jason finds his voice and helps put the perpetrator in prison. But for how long? Join us and learn what you can do to help prevent child molestation. Jason 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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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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Dr.Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers discuss the common stressors that people experience during the Holiday Season and some coping mechanisms.
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