Let's Think On It Mark Westfall MD

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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.