110 episodes
Let's Think On It Mark Westfall MD
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3.9 • 27 Ratings
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A podcast of experts and everyday people. Dr. Westfall delves into topics through the lens of human behavior and the science of psychiatry. Some podcasts are live excerpts from Oh Brother Radio show at www.bhammountainradio.com.
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Sports performance, anxiety, and the yips
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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What's up with this Delta variant?
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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This is your brain on Social Media
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, leads the conversation with the Lochamy Brothers and intern Noah.
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Transgender Youth - The Medical Experience
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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Extremism, Cults, and Conspiracy Theories
We cover the intriguing groups of cults, extremists, and conspiracy theory followers. Are you curious about how these groups emerge? Do you have a friend or family member that concerns you? Have you been pulled away from those you love because of your ideologies? These concepts are moving from the fringes to the mainstream of society and effect us all. We explore the definition of these various groups. Come learn what they have in common and how they differ. Educate yourself and equip your mind. You have an influence on how society evolves, get busy learning !
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The Lowdown on COVID-19 Vaccinations
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 wants or needs more information as they evaluate the decision to get vaccinated.
Customer Reviews
Suicide
Hi, I love the podcast! It’s been very helpful but I would love to hear an episode on how to process the suicide of a loved one.
Disappointed
Wow!! The way this podcast discusses disorders is just very sad to me. I unfortunately have a mental disorder and have never felt like I fit in but try to educate myself on what I can do, even just things as simple as listening to podcasts. Your podcast basically puts people with mental disorders in a box and labels them as being crazy. I had to laugh when someone said they don’t have experience with people with mental disorders because they don’t like the drama. I think you’d be shocked by how many people you know do have one or have one abs maybe never got it diagnosed. Talk about an over generalization. When I told my friends and family I had one they were dumbfounded because I am able to hide it so well...one of those reasons is because of the stigma, such as this podcast, gives off to the world.
Do better. People already feel so poorly about themselves.
Yikes
I listened to your episode from November 2018 about borderline personality disorder and was absolutely horrified at the lack of compassion shown in your conversation. When you initially said “the goal by the end of this episode is to come up with a more accurate name for borderline personality disorder” I was really impressed, thinking you were referring to something like “complex trauma disorder”. When I heard “you crazy personality disorder” from your female host, I was so grossed out, especially at the laughter that followed afterwards. Very disappointing.