Episodes
Forget names easily? You are not alone. We delve into the science of memory with UAB neuroscientist Kristina Visscher PhD. Join us and expand your knowledge of "sciencey" stuff. Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers host.
Published 03/18/19
Forget names easily? You are not alone. We delve into the science of memory with UAB neuroscientist Kristina Visscher PhD. Join us and expand your knowledge of "sciencey" stuff. Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers host.
Published 03/18/19
Human cells that have lived for nearly 70 years in a laboratory after being taken from a patient in 1951. This Sci-fi sounding true story tells the account of Henrietta Lacks. Her cancer cells have been an amazing gift to human science and has saved millions of lives in the process. Listen as Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers spend time with Dr. Shauntice Allen from UAB School of Public Health. She shares with us some of the dilemmas of scientific study. Balancing the line of privacy and...
Published 02/26/19
Human cells that have lived for nearly 70 years in a laboratory after being taken from a patient in 1951. This Sci-fi sounding true story tells the account of Henrietta Lacks. Her cancer cells have been an amazing gift to human science and has saved millions of lives in the process. Listen as Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers spend time with Dr. Shauntice Allen from UAB School of Public Health. She shares with us some of the dilemmas of scientific study. Balancing the line of privacy and...
Published 02/26/19
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.
Published 01/26/19
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.
Published 01/26/19
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.
Published 11/29/18
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.
Published 11/29/18
This episode covers the elusive concept of sleep and the dream state. Sleep hygiene, sleep disorders, and the dream state are all covered by Psychiatrist Mark Westfall. Learn about the current state of Dream Interpretation in Psychiatry. What is the longest time anyone has ever been without sleep? What happens with chronic low levels of sleep deprivation?
Published 10/30/18
This episode covers the elusive concept of sleep and the dream state. Sleep hygiene, sleep disorders, and the dream state are all covered by Psychiatrist Mark Westfall. Learn about the current state of Dream Interpretation in Psychiatry. What is the longest time anyone has ever been without sleep? What happens with chronic low levels of sleep deprivation?
Published 10/30/18
Come explore the misunderstood world of eating disorders. Eating disorder specialists Amber Parris and Caroline Nichols from join Dr.Westfall and Will Lochamy. The underlying disorder has more to do with self image, using the body to cope with distress, anxiety, and not feeling in control. Listen to our conversation that spans diagnosis and treatment of a silent but fairly common set of disorders.
Published 10/02/18
Come explore the misunderstood world of eating disorders. Eating disorder specialists Amber Parris and Caroline Nichols from join Dr.Westfall and Will Lochamy. The underlying disorder has more to do with self image, using the body to cope with distress, anxiety, and not feeling in control. Listen to our conversation that spans diagnosis and treatment of a silent but fairly common set of disorders.
Published 10/02/18
The beginnings of ADHD diagnosis and treatment date back to the early 1900s. The knowledge journey has come very far since that time. Todays approach to managing the symptoms is complicated by the changes in today's school setting, society, and the increased demand for attention in general. Come and learn the basics with Dr. Westfall as the guest on Oh Brother Radio with The Lochamy Brothers.
Published 08/20/18
The beginnings of ADHD diagnosis and treatment date back to the early 1900s. The knowledge journey has come very far since that time. Todays approach to managing the symptoms is complicated by the changes in today's school setting, society, and the increased demand for attention in general. Come and learn the basics with Dr. Westfall as the guest on Oh Brother Radio with The Lochamy Brothers.
Published 08/20/18
Psychiatrist Mark Westfall and Radio host Will Lochamy discuss the difficult topic of suicide. They are joined by guest Abby Litovsky from the Crisis Center in Birmingham AL. They discuss the thought process of someone with suicidal thinking and the ways in which you can get help or help someone else. This is a must listen to help in the education of suicide. Awareness is the first step to prevention so come and listen to begin or further your knowledge. Share with friends and colleagues.
Published 06/18/18
Psychiatrist Mark Westfall and Radio host Will Lochamy discuss the difficult topic of suicide. They are joined by guest Abby Litovsky from the Crisis Center in Birmingham AL. They discuss the thought process of someone with suicidal thinking and the ways in which you can get help or help someone else. This is a must listen to help in the education of suicide. Awareness is the first step to prevention so come and listen to begin or further your knowledge. Share with friends and colleagues.
Published 06/18/18
Economics doesn't have to put you to sleep in your chair. Our guest Art Carden PhD., Psychiatrist Mark Westfall, and the Lochamy Brothers take the listener through a conversation on basic economics. You'll be left awake and wanting more. A self described libertarian, Art Carden is a professor at Samford University. Listen in as he gives us his take on World Trade and the Trump approach, among other things. Come listen and learn in a laid back fashion.
Published 05/31/18
Economics doesn't have to put you to sleep in your chair. Our guest Art Carden PhD., Psychiatrist Mark Westfall, and the Lochamy Brothers take the listener through a conversation on basic economics. You'll be left awake and wanting more. A self described libertarian, Art Carden is a professor at Samford University. Listen in as he gives us his take on World Trade and the Trump approach, among other things. Come listen and learn in a laid back fashion.
Published 05/31/18
Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers discuss the condition of Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder). What a fascinating adaptation the brain employs when put under extreme duress at a young age. A Psychiatric diagnosis that has been the source for countless Hollywood Films. Come, listen to the discussion and leave knowing more about this intriguing condition of the mind/body.
Published 04/16/18
Dr. Westfall and the Lochamy Brothers discuss the condition of Dissociative Identity Disorder (previously known as Multiple Personality Disorder). What a fascinating adaptation the brain employs when put under extreme duress at a young age. A Psychiatric diagnosis that has been the source for countless Hollywood Films. Come, listen to the discussion and leave knowing more about this intriguing condition of the mind/body.
Published 04/16/18
How does one person weave love, loss, drugs, crime, prison, art, and spirituality into one lifetime. Listen as we tour Wayne Carter's life experience. He is currently an artist in Birmingham Alabama. The art you don't see is having gotten through his life of harsh times, yet crafting a meaningful spiritual attitude. Analogous to the heat and pressure that can turn carbon into diamonds, the forces involved in human suffering can turn the human experience into a brilliant spiritual one....
Published 03/19/18
How does one person weave love, loss, drugs, crime, prison, art, and spirituality into one lifetime. Listen as we tour Wayne Carter's life experience. He is currently an artist in Birmingham Alabama. The art you don't see is having gotten through his life of harsh times, yet crafting a meaningful spiritual attitude. Analogous to the heat and pressure that can turn carbon into diamonds, the forces involved in human suffering can turn the human experience into a brilliant spiritual one....
Published 03/19/18
Ok so this is one of the most difficult topics to begin a conversation about. No easy way to say it. Nobody wants to talk about Pedophilia. But do you not wonder how someone like Larry Nassar becomes the perpetrator he became? If we put our head in the sand then it will definitely continue to occur. There has been a fair amount of research on pedophiles and into the beginnings of this disorder. We begin a difficult conversation on Pedophilia and what you can do about it. Listen to a...
Published 02/12/18
Ok so this is one of the most difficult topics to begin a conversation about. No easy way to say it. Nobody wants to talk about Pedophilia. But do you not wonder how someone like Larry Nassar becomes the perpetrator he became? If we put our head in the sand then it will definitely continue to occur. There has been a fair amount of research on pedophiles and into the beginnings of this disorder. We begin a difficult conversation on Pedophilia and what you can do about it. Listen to a...
Published 02/12/18
Come on and listen. Yes he is interesting, yes you'll be inspired to do more, yes you'll learn some stuff, yes you'll chuckle, yes you'll want to talk to him some more but we'll run out of time. Join us with our guest Luis Delgado from Puerto Rico. He has a restaurant in Birmingham and is showing how to give back to the community (both his in Puerto Rico and ours in Birmingham).
Published 01/21/18