Mental and Physical Health
Simone Biles is not alone in the world of professional athletes
Got a case of the yips? Hitch in your golf swing, tennis stroke? Can’t throw a strike anymore or hit first base from short stop? Can’t sink a free throw? Getting the gymnastic twisties? All of these experiences happen to the most well trained professional athletes. What is going on? Listen as Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy brothers explore this bizarre physical phenomenon.
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Interview with infectious disease expert Stephen Threlkeld MD
Join Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers as they discuss infectious disease with expert Stephen Threlkeld MD. He calls us form the front lines of the hospital, as these days that is the only place to reach him while awake. Get updated about the Delta variant of the 2019 Coronavirus and vaccination effectiveness from an expert. Leave the story telling to your storytelling uncle (although we’re sure he’s a real nice guy). Get your facts from an expert.
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The human “want” circuit and computer algorithms
Join us as we tackle the topic of social media and the human brain. What is the effect of the face-off between computer intelligence and human behavior? Become more aware of the effect the social media explosion is having on society and individuals. Learn about the human “want” circuit and how it can make us susceptible to computer algorithms. Psychiatrist Mark Westfall MD leads the conversation with the Lochamy Brothers and intern Noah.
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Interview with a Pediatrician
Psychiatrist and host Dr. Mark Westfall interviews Dr. Morissa Ladinsky. She is a pediatrician who specializes in treating transgender youth at UAB in Birmingham AL. The process has caught a lot of attention lately in the context of various state legislature bills that aim to make this treatment a crime. Drop in and listen to what actually occurs at these medical clinics. Stay tuned till the end as we also hear from a transgender teen and his mom, who share their family’s journey through this process.
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Interview with infectious disease expert Stephen Threlkeld MD
Wondering whether or not to get vaccinated? What are the risks if I do vs. if I don’t? Are the vaccinations safe? Are they tested? Join us as we answer these and other questions you have about the newly released vaccines in our fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. Infectious disease expert, Steve Threlkeld MD, is our guest for this episode. Steve has a brilliant intellect and humorous style that helps us to easily digest some complex scientific information. This podcast is great for anyone who needs more information as they evaluate the decision to get vaccinated. Our goal is to diminish worry and empower decision making. Our non-sensational style will be appealing to all audiences. Join us on our path of informational journalism, biased towards education, honesty, science, humor, and just trying to do the right thing.
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A True Understanding of Narcissism
We all have a personality, so what constitutes a disorder? Dr. Westfall helps provide clarity into what is a personality, what is a trait, and when is a trait a disorder. We then focus specifically on Narcissistic Personality Disorder. Narcissism has been the talk of the airwaves, but do you really understand what it even is? Listen, educate yourself, then pass it along to others. You don’t have to be a psychiatrist to utilize this information in your everyday life. Understanding the brain and why we behave the way we do as humans, can improve anyone’s personal life journey.
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What is going on with Mass Shootings?
Guns, human behavior and mental illness are explored in this conversation with Psychiatrist Mark Westfall and The Lochamy Brothers. An FBI study of “Active Shooters” is the springboard for discussion. At LTOI, we hope to leave you in a more knowledgeable, less-inflamed state via thoughtful discussion about topics that matter. Leave behind the angry media rhetoric. Join us and pass it on by sharing our series with others, followed by your own group discussion. Thanks for listening.
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Basic Animal behavior sheds light on Addiction
Addiction is seen through a new scientific lens. The behavior of “Liking” and “Wanting” is explored. This theory will relate to everyone. It explains how a basic animal behavior can be the basis of addiction. Listen in as The Lochamy Brothers host Dr. Westfall for an entertaining discussion of basic animal research and the light it sheds on human behavior. Dr. Westfall states that when he first heard this theory, he felt he finally understood what patients had been describing to him for 30 years about their addiction.
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A Different Sensory Experience
We have a number of experts joining us today for the topic of Autism. Rebecca Dossett Ph.D. shares her decades of clinical knowledge. We also have representatives from an art studio (Studio by the Tracks), formed specifically for adults with Autism. Listen in and you are sure to come away with a better understanding of how some people experience the sensory world a little differently.
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Walking On Thin Ice
Borderline Personality Disorder is one of the most difficult psychological conditions a person can endure. It is also one of the most difficult to contend with as a family member or loved one. Learn about this common but often poorly misunderstood diagnosis. Dr. Mark Westfall is your guide for this episode as we explore a personality disorder that likely has touched everyone at some point or another.
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