Want to expand your understanding of addiction? This show tackles the difficult topic. Join Dr. Westfall, the Lochamy Brothers, and their guest Kylie in a conversation about opiate addiction. Learn about the biological circuits of “Want” and “Like” that play a role in developing addiction to most anything. Our guest shares her story of losing her boyfriend to an overdose of opiates.
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Are you and armchair psychologist? We love that! Will and Reed Lochamy host “Oh Brother” radio show weekly. Dr. Westfall joins them once a month for a human behavior segment from which these podcasts are made. Listen to this episode and learn about a day in the life of paramedic, Steve Hicks. Then Lorne Dann PhD. joins us to discuss the psychology behind psychological trauma. Become acquainted with EMDR, one of the treatment approaches that has been found to be effective for PTSD.
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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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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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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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Creative people and bipolarity, how they overlap.
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Guest John D discusses growing up with a mother who endured Bipolar Disorder
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“Mania” is defined.
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