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Transgender Teen Suicide

Jay’s Life – What A Mother’s Grief Can Teach Us

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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Sexual Trauma In Childhood

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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Adversity and Resilience Part 4

The conclusion of the special guest’s story about resilience and his amputation.

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Adversity and Resilience Part 3

Special guest discusses the consequence of his amputation and how others relate to him differently. Learn about the resilience process in human decision making.

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Adversity and Resilience Part 2

Special guest discusses the process of his amputation surgery.

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Adversity and Resilience Part 1

Introduction of Richard Mixon, special guest, and his story of life adversity following a day of Peewee football.

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