Understanding the Human Condition: Recent Episodes
J. Flowers Health Institute
In each episode of “Understanding The Human Condition”, Dr. Flowers and his most-admired mentors, respected colleagues and VIP guests, share valuable insight into underlying health causes, conditions and issues. These in-depth yet approachable episodes are a great resource for both private individuals and industry professionals.
Our esteemed host, Dr. James Flowers, is one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, mental health, and substance use disorders, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Flowers is the founder of J. Flowers Health Institute located in Houston, Texas.
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John Karren is the owner and co-founder of Elements Wilderness Program in Utah. John helps run two therapeutic wilderness programs: Elements is for boys thirteen to seventeen, and Traverse is all gender, young adults eighteen to twenty five.
Today, John joins the show to discuss ‘non-traditional’ therapies and how the outdoors can be such a great benefit to everyone.
Key Takeaways01:03 – Shay Butts welcomes John Karren to the show to discuss wilderness therapy and other ‘non- traditional’ therapy options
10:08 – How Elements Wilderness Program works
14:42 – Dealing with the negativity surrounding outdoor therapy
18:51 – Striving for excellence
23:40 – The role parents play in Elements Wilderness Program
26:53 – Shay thanks John for sharing his story today
Tweetable Quotes
“I think the biggest thing for us is that if the client doesn’t buy in, there will be no change. If we’re punishing them or consequencing them, they’re going to do it until the consequence has been lifted. So, really the focus for us is to get them to buy into themselves - to get them to understand what I’m feeling.” (10:29) (John)
“For us - the clinical approach - we think of ourselves as a high-intense therapeutic intervention. And so, it’s a deep dive into what’s going on for me, for my family, for everything in my life, and then working through that in different ways.” (12:09) (John)
“That’s the hardest part for me, it just tears at me knowing the value of what can happen with [outdoor therapy], and the change that can occur, and the excitement, and then to hear people just bash it and speak negatively about it. It’s hard.” (17:32) (John)
“When people think about Wilderness, they think it’s just sending their child off. And I tell parents all the time, ‘You’re not sending your child away. You’re going on the journey with them.’” (23:50) (John)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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John’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkarren/
Elements Wilderness Website – https://www.elementswilderness.com/
Shay Butts’ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shay-butts-8963b217/
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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In Part Three of this very special series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin.
Today, Tonda, Candy & Jeanie talk about their experiences with interventions, reflect on servant leadership and share their passion for helping others.
Key Takeaways00:02 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about interventions
07:18 – Servant Leadership
08:41 – Dr. Flowers opens up about the passion he has for helping people and how he manifested the life that he wanted
14:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Three of this series
Tweetable Quotes
“I think for me, really what an intervention is is when all else has failed and they don’t hear your voice. The worst thing about addiction, and I think mental illness, is that you don’t know how bad you are. The denial part of it is what keeps so many people from getting well.” (01:21) (Candy)
“When I first got into recovery, I was so grim and so serious. And I tell people, we don’t have a hot and cold faucet for feelings - the good feelings and the bad feelings. So, when we want to try to get rid of the bad feelings, we just turn off that one faucet. When we do that, we’re leaving out all the joy and when you begin to finally start to walk through the stuff you’re so frightened of, or embarrassed about, or ashamed, you recover the joy and the laughter.” (06:03) (Jeanie)
“Servant leadership goes back to the spiritual person that I am. I think servant leadership just rises above.” (07:55) (Tonda)
“It’s beyond me, other than my God, as to why I’m not an alcoholic, why I’m not dead, and why I’m not alive. My family was so incredibly dysfunctional.” (10:52) (Dr. Flowers)
“I didn’t inherit anything from anybody. I worked for everything I did, but I manifested it. And I did it with the help of myself, my God, education, hard work, passion the people who love me, and listening to my own intuition.” (13:03) (Dr. Flowers)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/
Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/
Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/
Books Mentioned:
When Enough Is Enough - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/when-enough-is-enough-a-comprehensive-guide-to-successful-%20intervention_candy-finnigan_sean-finnigan/372270/item/58884099/?%20utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_frontlist_under_%20%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXvDh%20GMtRCCcYfh_74lld3vS01dihPJOw01tfPnVXGwmtgp1g7Xtj0RoCzCcQAvD_BwE#idiq=5888409%209&edition=5001608
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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In Part Two of this very special three-part series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin.
Today, Candy & Jeanie talk about the critical role that family plays in recovery and the value of intimacy and being vulnerable.
Key Takeaways01:31 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about intimacy and vulnerability
07:52 – Tonda speaks to the importance of family in the process of recovery
11:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Two of this episode and encourages them to return for Part Three with Tonda, Candy & Jeanie
Tweetable Quotes
“My parents lost a biological child to polio. And, I always thought of myself as a ‘replacement daughter.’ So, I got asked to speak at The American Adoption Conference. And that’s all that isis fractured families. ‘Why did they give me up? I can’t believe it. I can’t find them.’ It’s just one of those things where I started realizing what family was.”(02:54) (Candy)
“Every level of recovery has a family involved in it, whether it’s your home group or your community. That’s why I’m sober is my mother-in-law had a black belt in Alcoholics Anonymous.”(07:14) (Candy)
“I do a three-day program and I’ll tell them that it’s designed so that the first day we think. The second day we feel. The third day we take action.”(08:09) (Jeanie)
“The process of identification is the first step in healing.”(10:04) (Jeanie)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/
Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/
Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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In Part Two of this very special three-part series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin.
Today, Candy & Jeanie talk about the critical role that family plays in recovery and the value of intimacy and being vulnerable.
Key Takeaways01:31 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about intimacy and vulnerability
07:52 – Tonda speaks to the importance of family in the process of recovery
11:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Two of this episode and encourages them to return for Part Three with Tonda, Candy & Jeanie
Tweetable Quotes
“My parents lost a biological child to polio. And, I always thought of myself as a ‘replacement daughter.’ So, I got asked to speak at The American Adoption Conference. And that’s all that isis fractured families. ‘Why did they give me up? I can’t believe it. I can’t find them.’ It’s just one of those things where I started realizing what family was.”(02:54) (Candy)
“Every level of recovery has a family involved in it, whether it’s your home group or your community. That’s why I’m sober is my mother-in-law had a black belt in Alcoholics Anonymous.”(07:14) (Candy)
“I do a three-day program and I’ll tell them that it’s designed so that the first day we think. The second day we feel. The third day we take action.”(08:09) (Jeanie)
“The process of identification is the first step in healing.”(10:04) (Jeanie)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/
Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/
Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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In Part One of a very special three-part series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin.
Today, Tonda, Candy & Jeanie Griffin get personal and share their own experiences with addiction, recovery, spirituality, and The Twelve Step Program. They talk about family, and the people in our lives who become our family. Finally, they discuss the differences between belief and faith and turning to a higher power or being.
Key Takeaways04:21 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about spirituality, addiction, recovery and family
10:04 – Turning to God or a higher power
15:23 – Family and the spiritual world
22:39 – Jeanie’s approach to family programs
32:41 – Belief and faith
35:07 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part One of this episode and encourages them to return for Parts Two and Three with Tonda, Candy & Jeanie
Tweetable Quotes“I guess I’ve been on a spiritual journey my whole life. I just keep going to the wrong address.” (06:44) (Jeanie)
“Along the way, I think I’ve been introduced to different levels of spirituality. Some of it is pretty crazy, but we don’t get to tell you how you feel in Twelve Step and that’s the magic of it. I don’t think you’re gonna stay unless you have some sort of spiritual awakening.” (13:14) (Candy)
“I think that’s the way we have to approach people that are looking for recovery. Everyone comes from a different place. And, one commonality I’ve found is that the people who bring family in and the family takes a part in their recovery, are so much more successful.” (19:02) (Tonda)
“I grew up in an alcoholic home. It was a loving alcoholic home, and there is such an animal. I knew I was loved. I knew we were loved. I also knew that there was something that crept in under the door that nobody could do anything about. And it fractured our family.” (26:02) (Jeanie)
“The spiritual life is not a theory; you have to live it. And we have to live it because we are spiritual beings.” (28:56) (Jeanie)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/
Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/
Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/
Books Mentioned:
Another Chance: Hope and Health for the Alcoholic Family - https://www.amazon.com/Another-Chance-Health-Alcoholic-Family/dp/0831400722
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign
Amanda Blanco is the CEO of the Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire, who started her career with UHS as a Mental Health Technician over 10 years ago. In her tenure with UHS, she has successfully driven initiatives to convert a facility to seclusion free and started clinical trials on acute schizophrenic patients through MERCK, a research organization.
Today, she joins the show to talk about how a personal tragedy led her into the field of mental health, advice she would give to other mental health technicians, and the improvements she hopes to see in the mental health industry.
Key Takeaways01:23 – Amanda Blanco joins the show to talk about her amazing journey from mental health technician to CEO of a hospital system
06:09 – Turning tragedy into hope
07:14 – Achieving a Bachelors & Masters degree while working at UHS and what it’s like working at Universal Health Services
09:59 – Advice Amanda would give to mental health technicians
13:24 – What’s next for Amanda
14:31 – Amanda speaks to her hope for the evolution of mental health
17:03 – Dr. Flowers thanks Amanda for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with her and the Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire
Tweetable Quotes“It’s funny because we talk about crossroads and how there’s a fork in our road where you really start to see which way you’re gonna go. At that time I had the interview as a mental health tech, I also had an interview as a store manager for a very big store chain. It was a lot more money, but when I did the tour at the residential treatment center for kiddos, I loved it. There was something so intriguing about it.” (05:39) (Amanda)
“I started to realize, as I got deeper into case management, that I needed to do something more extreme. I needed to be at a higher level in order to make change. The people in the trenches - the case managers, the direct care staff - they do a lot of work. But a lot of change comes from the top.” (07:54) (Amanda)
“I would not be at a company if I didn;’t share the same virtues, the same philosophy, the same everything as the President.” (09:01) (Amanda)
“Sometimes, doing jobs or taking on responsibility that goes outside of our comfort zone, that’s where you’re gonna grow. That’s what we do as humans, we grow. We grow from challenge. We grow from obstacles.” (10:47) (Amanda)
“Right now, I want to make BHB - Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire - as successful as possible. I want patients to come in and when they leave I want them to call their parents, family and friends and say, ‘I feel better.’” (13:37) (Amanda)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire Website – https://bhbhospital.com/
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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Apro Choudhury is a mind-body interventionist who focuses on integrative behavioral health consultancy and public health with six years of experience empowering traumatized clinical populations, communities, and healthcare institutions. He’s incredibly skilled at building relationship-driven partnerships that activate our capacity to heal trauma, understand ourselves, and face challenges with practical and accessible mind-body skills.
Today, he joins the show to talk about generational trauma, his passion for serving others and the incredible work he’s doing with families and pediatric populations at Texas Children’s Hospital.
Key Takeaways01:22 – Apro Choudhry joins the show to talk about his background as a mind-body interventionist and the incredible work he’s doing in the community of Uvalde, Texas
06:38 – Service-oriented activities
11:35 – How trauma spans multiple generations both in the past and in the future
20:18 – Working with families at Texas Children’s Hospital
23:20 – Dr. Flowers thanks Apro for joining the show and for the great work he’s doing and lets listeners know where they can connect with him
Tweetable Quotes“The work that we’re now doing in Uvalde is coming together, sharing what needs to be shared. No one is diagnosing you. No one is trying to fix you. We’re coming together as humans. and we’re teaching skills that help us connect more deeply to what’s happening in that moment. And that’s a lot of what mind-body medicine is.” (07:24) (Apro)
“So, what’s in our subconscious mind and what’s living in ourselves signals to ourselves and sends messages to ourselves. That’s a lot of what mind-body medicine allows us to look at and interact with - this process that’s already happening.” (15:45) (Apro)
“I think working with kids and families is such a privilege because you get to work with a complete system. So much of what happens in general with pediatric populations is that the child or the adolescent might think that they’re responsible for the challenges they’re facing. And that creates a whole other complex - shame, guilt - that complicates the healing process.” (20:42) (Apro)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Apro’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/breathewithapro/
**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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Chef Eric James is a private chef, content creator with over 450,000 followers across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, & Facebook. A self-proclaimed, Culinary Misfit, Chef Eric possesses exceptional skills to create personalized culinary journeys that surpass all your expectations.
Today, he joins the show to talk about what drew him to the wellness and healthcare industry, how an awakening impacted his relationship with food, and the correlation between food and comfort.
Key Takeaways01:23 – Chef Eric James joins the show to talk about his role as a ‘Culinary Misfit,’ and how he got into the food world
06:30 – What drew Chef Eric James to the wellness and healthcare industry
08:49 – Chef Eric gets vulnerable and opens up about his mother and his childhood
11:06 – Chef Eric speaks to a recent health awakening and how it’s impacted his relationship with food
13:11 – Advice Chef Eric would give to those looking to cook healthier meals for themselves
14:05 – The relationship between food and comfort
17:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Chef Eric James for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with him on questions about food
Tweetable Quotes“We [at Culinary Misfits] care more about the experience. The food has to be good, but my mindset was I want people to approach Culinary Misfits with a question like, ‘Oh, wow what is this?’” (03:43) (Chef Eric James)
“The reason why I don’t even do a lot of food competitions is because I don’t believe it’s about the chef. I really don’t believe it’s about the food. The food makes the journey better, but I believe it’s about us as human beings, as the journey that we take that food can help guide us on that journey. For me, I believe that food can cure the soul.” (07:15) (Chef Eric James)
“For me, my favorite style of food is Spanish, because I believe that Spanish flavors are so deep. They’re beautiful flavors. I love Italian, but Spain goes so deep and rich with their flavors.” (10:30) (Chef Eric James)
“Here’s what the people eating my food get when they eat my food. They know when it was made, how it was made, who it was made by, and what’s going in it.” (13:37) (Chef Eric James)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Chef Eric James’ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefericjames/
Chef Eric James’ Website – https://www.chefericjames.com/
Chef Eric James’ Email – events@chefericjames.com
Culinary Misfits – https://culinarymisfitscp.com/
Culinary Misfits TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@culinarymisfits?lang=en
Culinary Misfits YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-YDorDe1lhrSKyHdwfF8A
Culinary Misfits Instagram –
Farideh Banafshei is a relational integrative therapist who integrates and tailors evidence-based psychological interventions, drawing knowledge from diverse schools of thought, to optimally create the most supportive approach to best suits her patients’ needs. She specializes in areas such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, phobias, and personal development.
Today, she joins the show to discuss trends in Artificial Intelligence and telemedicine in the aftermath of the global pandemic, alternative medicine options, and therapeutic approaches that she employs with her patients.
Key Takeaways01:25 – Farideh Banafshei joins the show to discuss everything from the recent coronation of King Charles III to her journey to psychology
09:54 – What impressed Farideh the most about J. Flowers Health Institute
10:41 – The growth of A.I. and Telemedicine in the aftermath of Covid
13:53 – Alternative medicine and the use of saffron
16:32 – Other techniques that Farideh uses for therapeutic approaches
21:10 – Why it is so difficult to find good mental healthcare in the UK
25:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for the incredibly work she continues to do in mental health
26:40 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for joining today’s show and Farideh leaves listeners with her thoughts on what it means to understand the human condition
Tweetable Quotes“I picked that university because they’ve got a really strong background in the medical field here. You get to work with some of the best in the field and you talk with some of the best in the field. And, with that, it sort of unlocked this new passion in me. I did a lot of research on the effects of migration on developing effective disorders. I did a lot of research with perinatal women, with people with additions. And that kind of drew this passion in me and I ended up working in addictions for quite a few years.” (08:12) (Farideh)
“And I think one thing, for me, that settled really nicely in my brain when I came out to see J. Flowers Health Institute at the end of last year was actually how much at the forefront of medicine you actually are.” (09:54) (Farideh)
“The idea of a holistic, natural way of life is really coming forward in all these different ways of being.” (14:24) (Farideh)
“We have The National Health Service, which is obviosuly free healthcare. However, what it was fifty years ago is very different to how it is today. It’s really, for lack of a better term, almost on its knees. It’s really difficult to access mental healthcare, or actualy healthcare in general. It’s extremely hard. The waiting lists are as long as one year. You’ve got hundreds of people waiting to access care.” (21:55) (Farideh)
“You need someone to say, ‘Hey, sit down with us. We’ll do a ten-day evaluation and find out what’s wrong with you. We’ll understand you from all these different angles, and we’ll give you this intervention and treatment program and help you moving forward. And I think that’s one thing that J. Flowers does so beautifully. And that’s the thing that’s missing in London. It’s a lot of self-knowledge. You’ve got to go out there and search and seek. And that’s what people find difficult, and I think that’s what people are really struggling with here.” (23:55) (Farideh)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
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Eve Ruff is a Senior Consultant with Clere Consulting, a firm specializing in working with families presenting with a constellation of complex behavioral health and addiction issues requiring experienced and creative solutions. Eve consults with family members, evaluates collective needs, presents customized family workshops, and creates individualized intervention and treatment strategies and provider recommendations.
Today, she joins the show to discuss the work she does as a ‘family systems’ consultant, her own personal struggles with addiction and substance abuse, and what brought her from New York City to Seattle.
Key Takeaways01:22 – Eve Ruff joins the show to discuss the work she does as a ‘family systems’ consultant and what she observed throughout the global Covid pandemic
05:58 – Eve’s struggles with substance abuse and how it impacted her career trajectory
09:21 – Growing up in New York City with a very artistic and inventive father
13:49 – Eve’s Jewish heritage
15:58 – How Eve keeps herself healthy while working with families that are torn apart by addiction
17:47 – The Teflon Raincoat
19:01 – From New York City to Seattle, Washington
22:10 – Advice Eve gives to the struggling families she works with
23:15 – Dr. Flowers thanks Eve for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with her
Tweetable Quotes“One of the things I saw that was particularly disturbing and hard for me as a woman was the number of women who were accustomed to being in the workforce who were now home with children and who found themselves resorting to drinking first later in the day, then earlier in the day. So something that had been an innocuous habit kind of flipped a switch and really became a problem.” (02:51) (Eve)
“I am someone where substance abuse or mental health issues are impacting a family, I go in and really come to understand the dynamics of the family - perhaps multi-generational issues that have transcended the family - and come in with tools and suggestions, not only to help someone in the family who’s struggling with substance abuse, but to help the remaining members of the family.” (03:58) (Eve)
“So, I worked for many years as a biomedical research librarian. I worked at a cancer institute in Seattle and at the National Institutes of Health. And I really came to understand cancer as a chronic, relapsing, progressive disease which, left unchecked, would most likely lead to death. So that was the framework that I worked in. And, people have this misconception about librarians. They think of us in the backroom, shrinking. I was a very public librarian.” (06:16) (Eve)
“I think because of my own personal journey of recovery, because I use a lot of the tools that I learned in treatment - meditation on a regular basis, exercise on a regular basis, good nutrition to the best of my ability given that I travel so much - I just really work to have that peripatetic balance in my life.” (17:14) (Eve)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Eve’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-ruff-942b1613b/
Eve’s Cell Phone – (206)-276-4472
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Claudia Schwarz is the Vice President of Clinical Outreach at J. Flowers Health Institute. She’s a clinician who had her own private practice for years before becoming a consultant and eventually pursuing business development.
Today, Claudia joins the show to discuss her own personal experience with J. Flowers Health Institute as a patient. Claudia chronicles the care she received there and how that has transformed and inspired her to promote and advocate J. Flowers Health Institute to everyone who will listen. Jason and Claudia touch on how J. Flowers is helping to provide care not only in medicine, but in mental health, psychiatric and addiction, among other human conditions.
Key Takeaways01:22 – Claudia Schwartz joins the show to discuss her background and experience as a clinician, what got her involved in the field of marriage and family therapy, and what brought her to J. Flowers Health Institute
05:05 – From clinician to educational consultant to business development
08:32 – Claudia opens up about a recent personal medical complication
16:04 – The mental and emotional toll of getting a pacemaker
17:58 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for her vulnerability and transparency
21:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with J. Flowers Health Institute
Tweetable Quotes“My whole goal is to bring the message of what we do to people who haven’t heard of us, because for us, we’re all about collaboration. We want to work with other programs. We want to work with other clinicians side-by-side so that we can service clients the best way that we can. And, I really enjoy meeting new people. I enjoy hearing different perspectives on how to treat people, because it’s not just a one-size-fits-all.” (06:10) (Claudia)
“The care that I got here [at J. Flowers Health Institute] was, I can’t even say second to none. There’s just nobody else that can give this care, I believe. From the very first day when I saw the cardiologist he, after spending an hour with us talking to me - and this is the actual cardiologist, not just the nurse, which is usually what happens - he had the phone picked up and was calling the next specialist. I had testing lined up. It was just two weeks of constant testing and monitoring. They left no stone unturned, as is what we do here at J. Flowers.” (11:53) (Claudia)
“It was so hard because I just felt like when I think about pacemakers, I think about grandpa with his cane. And I know that there are people that are in their twenties that need a pacemaker because their heart is not working well. But usually that’s somebody with significant heart disease or possibility of having a heart attack. And feeling that, it just stopped me dead in my tracks because I thought, ‘How is this possible?’ It was so debilitating mentally for me.” (16:31) (Claudia)
“Finally being a client of J. Flowers and being able to express what it really feels like to get this kind of care makes it more amazing to do this job. I feel like I can talk about it even better now because I’ve had my own experience.” (19:36) (Claudia)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Claudia’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-schwarz-aa9a22169/
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Clinician, social worker, best-selling author, keynote speaker and interventionist, Dr. Louise Stanger returns to the show to share the work she is doing to help individuals and families thrive.
Dr. Louise explains the process of ‘family mapping’ and why she is so passionate about doing really good family work. She talks about the importance of taking care of yourself both mentally and physically and shares her ‘why.’
Key Takeaways01:24 – Dr. Louise Stanger joins the show to discuss her goal of helping individuals and families thrive
06:59 – Dr. Flowers talks about his passion for flying
12:12 – Family mapping, explained
22:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Lousie for the incredible work she continues to do
23:37 – How Dr. Louise manages to take great care of herself
29:51 – Dr. Flowers expounds on his ‘Why’
31:24 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Louise for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with her
Tweetable Quotes“What I love about working with families that you have is that I get to work in such a collaborative, generational way. I get to work with different types of clinicians you have. They all have different ages and experiences, and yet we all come together with the greater good of ‘How can we help this person thrive?’” (02:33) (Dr. Louise)
“Everybody has their own story. And before you can ever work with family, you have to join up with that family member. In seven seconds, whether it’s a mom, a dad, a brother, a sister, an uncle, a partner, they decide if they like me or not. And, I sit there and I say, ‘Tell me about you.’ And I ask them to tell me about their loved one. But then we sort of jump because life is really messy.” (13:23) (Dr. Louise)
“I do love [working with families]. And it takes longer when you’re working with families. But I won’t put a family together until I have a chance to interview them.” (18:51) (Dr. Louise)
“I’m really blessed that some behavioral healthcare centers around the country are just giving me the families to work with. I’m sort of like ‘the family whisperer,’ which is really different because we’re starting because the person is already here. It doesn’t mean they’ll stay here People recognize how important really good family work is and how we can join up to help move them to change over time.” (22:56) (Dr. Louise)
“My ‘why’ is my history and my passion for seeing families come out of dysfunction and come into health and be able to thrive, and heal their wounds, and heal their past. You and I both, as you said, have that in common and have been able to do that. And, guess what? We still do therapy. We still do things to make ourselves healthy. I will always go to therapy. I think we all should be in therapy constantly.” (29:51) (Dr. Flowers)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Dr. Louise’s Website – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/
Dr. Louise’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisestanger/
Dr. Louise’s YouTube Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDf5262P7I8
Dr. Louise’s Number – (619) 507-1699
Look for Dr. Louise’s Interview on Katie Couric’s Podcast ‘Next Question’ – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-question-with-katie-couric/id1134154895
Dr. Louise’s Books:
Falling Up – https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Up-Renewal-Louise-Stanger/dp/0996761403/ref=asc_df_0996761403/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111908051&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6892952231872809156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004216&hvtargid=pla-568553026293&psc=1
Addiction In The Family – https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Family-Families-Navigate-Challenges/dp/164739225X/ref=asc_df_164739225X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459417506313&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16397276531253133357&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004216&hvtargid=pla-985817256399&psc=1
Learn to Thrive (Free Download) – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/learn-to-thrive/
Silver Tsunami (Free Download) – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/aging-and-addiction/
The Definitive Guide to Addiction Intervention: A Collective Strategy – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/books/
Books Mentioned:
The Alexandria Quartet – https://www.amazon.com/Alexandria-Quartet-Lawrence-Durrell/dp/0571283934
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Dr. Jon Stevens is triple board-certified in adult psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and obesity medicine. With a strong background in psychopharmacology and advanced diagnostic tools, Dr. Stevens strives to blend the art and science of psychiatric care.
Today, Dr. Jon joins the show to discuss the psychology behind medical weight loss, the game changing interventions available today in obesity medicine, and best practices we all can implement to lead healthier and happier lifestyles.
Key Takeaways01:18 – Dr. Jon Stevens joins the show to share his experience as a board-certified adult psychiatrist and why he recently chose to pursue a board certification in obesity medicine
06:42 – Some sobering statistics on obesity
09:22 – Gastric bypass and lap band surgeries
10:15 – The decision to get board-certified in obesity medicine
13:45 – New weight loss interventions
16:12 – Ozempic and the proper use of Ozempic
22:56 – BMI, explained
25:59 – How age and sex impact weight loss
28:04 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Stevens for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they canconnect with him
Tweetable Quotes“Part of getting board certified in obesity and medicine - doing that journey during Covid and having the time to focus on that - was really scratching my own itch. My patients were gaining weight, developing complications from obesity, and we needed to find, together, interventions that would help them.” (03:11) (Dr. Jon)
“There have been some studies, including one in the New England Journal of Medicine that said, ‘in the next ten or fifteen years practically everyone in America could be overweight or obese.’ And we’re already at sixty percent when you count overweight and obese. Forty percent of Americans are clinically obese. I’m not using that term in the pejorative sense that it’s sometimes used. This is really a crisis and epidemic that we’re facing.” (04:40) (Dr. Jon)
“The rates of childhood overweight and obesity are increasing even faster than adults, which is terrifying. Once the body gets to that space, the body sets at that space. A dirty secret is that diet and exercise, once you’re already in the clinically obese realm, only really lead to about five percent body mass loss.” (08:01) (Dr. Jon)
“I’m so excited right now. I wasn’t practicing at the time, but I really feel like right now in obesity medicine with all the new interventions, it must be what it was like for a psychiatrist practicing at the dawn of Prozac. There are some fantastic, new, and really game changing interventions.” (13:52) (Dr. Jon)
“BMI is controversial and much maligned, but it’s still what defines overweight and obesity. Specifically, a BMI of 25 or above is clinically overweight - that’s 25 to 29.9 - and above 30 is obese.” (23:08) (Dr. Jon)
“Many men in this country are silent suffering from that. Men already live much shorter lifespans than women in our country. Diabetes and heart disease many of those cases stem from obesity and being overweight.” (27:38) (Dr. Jon)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Dr. Jon’s Website – https://jonstevensmd.com/
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Mel Arenas is a respiratory therapist, personal trainer, healthcare consultant and Principal CoFounder at BreatheFit Training. Harry Chou Stafford is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Principal Owner & CoFounder at BreatheFit Training.
Today, Harry & Mel join the show to discuss the work they both do at BreatheFit Training, rehabilitation cases they’ve worked on recently, and the connection between mind and body.
Key Takeaways01:39 – Mel Arenas speaks to his experience as a respiratory therapist and Harry Stafford shares his experience working in law enforcement
04:54 – The services Mel and Harry offer at BreatheFit
07:48 – The connection between the mind and the body
11:41 – Proper breathing and Qigong
13:34 – Mel and Harry reflect on a few cases they’ve worked on recently
24:21 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harry & Mel for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them and learn more about BreatheFit
Tweetable Quotes“Respiratory therapy goes under many different facets of healthcare, not only from the acute care side, but also the post-acute care side.” (03:19) (Mel)
“BreatheFit was actually born out of necessity. We have found that there are gaps in healthcare that a lot of places don’t cover. Because of our healthcare system, unfortunately, there are just spaces where people need help. Well BreatheFit was hopefully able to fill in those gaps, especially in the world of behavioral health. Owning some of those rehabs through many, many years, we also found out that a lot of people suffer through the mental troubles of healing.” ( 05:56) (Mel)
“The second we fall asleep at night, we stop and we start breathing from our diaphragm. And then, when we wake up in the morning, the first thing we do is take a deep breath from our chest.” (10:29) (Dr. Jason)
“Qigong is an internal martial art. It’s a form of combat that’s slowed down. Without getting esoteric, it helps the flow of energy in the body.” (12:20) (Harry)
“We want to create life-changing development.” (15:45) (Mel)
“It’s amazing when you take a little bit of weight, and you make somebody lift it. And, when they can accomplish that, it gives them an amazing feeling of confidence.” (18:34) (Harry)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Harry’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrychaustafford/
Mel’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-arenas-204b6a16/
BreatheFit – https://www.breathe-fitness.com/
BreatheFit Office Number – (713)-487-9811
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Dr. Clay Ardoin is a physical therapist who uses his manual therapy skills, teachings in physical therapy, continued studies in functional movement diagnostics, as well as strength and conditioning, to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and returning to performance training.
Moe Schlachter is a registered nutritionist and dietician who obtained his Masters of Nutrition degree at Texas Woman’s University. He is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES formerly known as CDE).
Today, Dr. Clay Ardoin and Moe Schlachter join the show to discuss New Year’s Resolutions, strategies to maintain those resolutions throughout the year, the importance of nutrition and exercise and how to differentiate between pain and soreness when working out.
Key Takeaways01:31 – Dr. Clay Ardoin & Moe Schlachter join the show to share motivational techniques to maintain New Year’s Resolutions
10:58 – Moe provides his thoughts on nutrition and dieting during the New Year
15:04 – Advice Dr. Clay & Moe would give to those looking to lose 10-15 pounds
17:56 – Dr. Clay and Moe share their approaches to addressing low-back pain and other chronic pain
22:06 – Differentiating between pain and soreness while working out
25:25 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Clay Ardoin & Moe Schlachter for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them
Tweetable Quotes“It’s hard. It’s hard to change habits. It’s hard to change behaviors. That’s one thing to make sure people understand is that not many people can see this through. So, the fact that you’re willing to get this started is at least a step in the right direction.” (07:30) (Dr. Clay Ardoin)
“I like to tell people to remember why you got started. The ‘why’ is really important, because motivation will fade at the end of the day. What is your ‘why?’ Weeks go by, months go by and things can become a little faded. You can almost forget why you started. And, if people are telling you to do this and you’re doing it for them, you really have to do it for yourself and those changes have to come from within. It does become hard to stay with your goals but you just have to go back and say, ‘This is why I’m doing this,’ and it helps you get back on track.” (10:04) (Dr. Clay Ardoin)
“There’s research on this. There’s a 2020 study that showed that an action-oriented goal or a process-oriented goal has a higher statistical chance of sticking than an avoidance-oriented goal.” (11:59) (Moe Schlachter)
“Can you get up ten minutes earlier and do something? You don’t need to block out two hours in the middle of your day, maybe it’s twenty minutes before your day starts and twenty minutes before you go to bed. That can make a huge difference over the course of weeks and months.” (17:39) (Dr. Clay Ardoin)
“Regardless of where a person’s diet is at a given moment, there’s always this opportunity to increase anti-inflammatory foods.” (20:44) (Moe Schlachter)
“A lot of it is just having conversations and building that rapport with the patients. It’s even more important than the exercise itself. You have to be able to build that trust.” (23:15) (Dr. Clay Ardoin)
Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/
JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655
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Dr. Clay’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-ardoin-981925157/
Dr. Clay’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/clay.ardoin.37/
Dr. Clay’s Website – https://sculptupt.com/
Call Dr. Clay’s Office – (713) 489-8182
Moe’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/moe-schlachter/
Moe’s Email – info@houstonfamilynutrition.com
Houston Family Nutrition – https://houstonfamilynutrition.com/
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Dr Joseph Galati is a liver disease expert, speaker, radio host, entrepreneur and author who is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver and related disorders. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has been a familiar voice on Texas radio airwaves, producing and hosting Your Health First every Sunday evening on the program’s flagship station, 740 KTRH in Houston. Today, Dr. Galati joins the show to share what inspired him to specialize on the liver, the incredible leading edge work he is doing in liver transplant medicine, and debunks the stigma behind diseases such as Hepatitis and Cirrhosis. Key Takeaways01:40 – Dr. Joseph Galati joins the show to share his passion for radio, the stigma of Hepatitis and Cirrhosis of the liver, and the work he does as a liver specialist 12:45 – What inspired Dr. Galati to become a physician 21:23 – From Brooklyn to Houston and operating in the leading edge of liver transplant medicine 24:37 – Dr. Galati talks about his book, Eating Yourself Sick 28:22 – Final words of wisdom from Dr. Galati 34:42 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Galati for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Liver Specialists of Texas Tweetable Quotes“There is something very valuable in reflecting backwards, how things were. Things were good. Things were bad. There were lessons learned and to learn from our elders in a sense.” (05:33) (Dr. Galati) “First of all, a lot of people don’t know where their liver is. I’ll be examining them and I’ll pull their gown up and I’ll be palpating around and they’ll ask, ‘What are you doing up there?’ And so, that’s a big point that people don’t even know where their liver is and so if they have a pain in their side, they don’t know that it could be their liver or their gallbladder. The liver is the largest organ, next to the skin, and the unique thing about that, first of all, is it is involved in over two hundred different biochemical reactions. It does a lot of stuff.” (06:41) (Dr. Galati) “Alcohol accounts for about forty-nine percent of all cirrhosis, which means fifty percent is due to obesity, and fatty liver, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune disease, too much copper, too much iron in your blood. So, if you understand that Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver, you’re not automatically deemed an alcoholic or bad person. It comes out of this stigma.” (09:58) (Dr. Galati) “We have, over the last ten years at Houston Methodist Hospital, become the number one liver transplant program - or number two depending on the month and different volumes - which is a Herculean effort to go from the lower third to the top, beating out household names like Cornell, Mount Saini, UCLA, Chicago, Miami.” (23:54) (Dr. Galati) “There is something that’s been around since the earliest days of transplant called ‘The Six Month Rule,’ which basically says if you have Alcohol Use Disorder - you are an alcoholic, you have cirrhosis - bad boy. You have to sit in time-out for six months until you go to recovery, abstinence, you get a sponsor, you work your way through a 12-Step Program, you have proof of abstinence. Then come back and talk to us and we’ll talk about transplant.” (29:17) (Dr. Galati) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
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Dr Joseph Galati is a liver disease expert, speaker, radio host, entrepreneur and author who is devoted to the care of patients with all facets of liver diseases, obesity, fatty liver and related disorders. Since 2003, Dr. Galati has been a familiar voice on Texas radio airwaves, producing and hosting Your Health First every Sunday evening on the program’s flagship station, 740 KTRH in Houston. Today, Dr. Galati joins the show to share what inspired him to specialize on the liver, the incredible leading edge work he is doing in liver transplant medicine, and debunks the stigma behind diseases such as Hepatitis and Cirrhosis. Key Takeaways01:40 – Dr. Joseph Galati joins the show to share his passion for radio, the stigma of Hepatitis and Cirrhosis of the liver, and the work he does as a liver specialist 12:45 – What inspired Dr. Galati to become a physician 21:23 – From Brooklyn to Houston and operating in the leading edge of liver transplant medicine 24:37 – Dr. Galati talks about his book, Eating Yourself Sick 28:22 – Final words of wisdom from Dr. Galati 34:42 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Galati for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Liver Specialists of Texas Tweetable Quotes“There is something very valuable in reflecting backwards, how things were. Things were good. Things were bad. There were lessons learned and to learn from our elders in a sense.” (05:33) (Dr. Galati) “First of all, a lot of people don’t know where their liver is. I’ll be examining them and I’ll pull their gown up and I’ll be palpating around and they’ll ask, ‘What are you doing up there?’ And so, that’s a big point that people don’t even know where their liver is and so if they have a pain in their side, they don’t know that it could be their liver or their gallbladder. The liver is the largest organ, next to the skin, and the unique thing about that, first of all, is it is involved in over two hundred different biochemical reactions. It does a lot of stuff.” (06:41) (Dr. Galati) “Alcohol accounts for about forty-nine percent of all cirrhosis, which means fifty percent is due to obesity, and fatty liver, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, autoimmune disease, too much copper, too much iron in your blood. So, if you understand that Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver and Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver, you’re not automatically deemed an alcoholic or bad person. It comes out of this stigma.” (09:58) (Dr. Galati) “We have, over the last ten years at Houston Methodist Hospital, become the number one liver transplant program - or number two depending on the month and different volumes - which is a Herculean effort to go from the lower third to the top, beating out household names like Cornell, Mount Saini, UCLA, Chicago, Miami.” (23:54) (Dr. Galati) “There is something that’s been around since the earliest days of transplant called ‘The Six Month Rule,’ which basically says if you have Alcohol Use Disorder - you are an alcoholic, you have cirrhosis - bad boy. You have to sit in time-out for six months until you go to recovery, abstinence, you get a sponsor, you work your way through a 12-Step Program, you have proof of abstinence. Then come back and talk to us and we’ll talk about transplant.” (29:17) (Dr. Galati) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Dr. Joseph Galati’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoegalati/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoegalati/) Dr. Galati’s Website – https://drjoegalati.com/ (https://drjoegalati.com/) Dr. Galati’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati/ (https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati/) Dr. Galati’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjoegalati/...
Brenda Valiente is a nonprofit leader dedicated to the advancement of all people and transforming society into a place without poverty and homelessness. With her leadership and passion for serving the women and children of Miriam’s House, Brenda has helped expand the base of support for the organization and helped provide a safe, sober home for more than 350 families. Today, Brenda joins the show to share the origin story of Miriam’s House as well as some of the amazing success stories she’s had the privilege of witnessing during her time there. Brenda speaks to her own experience becoming a mother, upcoming charity events and how others can help support Miriam’s House. Key Takeaways01:39 – Brenda Valiente joins the show to share her passion for serving the women and children of Miriam’s House and how she went from volunteer to Executive Director 05:16 – The origin story of Miriam’s House 08:32 – Brenda shares a particular success story she’s proud of during her time at Miriam’s House 13:07 – The financial needs of Miriam’s House and how listeners can help support the inspiring work they do 17:51 – Brenda reflects on recently becoming a mother 18:35 – Polo in the Palisades 22:54 – How can listeners donate to Miriam’s House 24:45 – Dr. Flowers thanks Brenda for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Miriam’s House and donate Tweetable Quotes“Coming into Miriam’s House and just seeing this home where women can come with their children when they need help in recovery - when they have problematic substance abuse - get housing and then get recovery services, social services, childcare, healthcare, just anything you can think of that any mom would need. But, this is for women specifically in recovery, and it’s all over the place.” (04:27) (Brenda) “Lisa and her husband sold Promises Treatment Centers and left the organization as well, but the program was started. And so, Patricia stepped in as a Board Member. Bryan Moeller went from being a Board Member to being Chairman at the time. And it was just for a long time just a dream of keeping this place open that they saw helps women. Even today, almost fifteen years later, there are no programs like Miriam’s House.” (06:32) (Brenda) “There’s just all these safe spaces with trained staff to make sure that moms can visit their kids. When you’re separated from your children and you’re trying to get visitations, even just getting to the place where you can visit your children is a struggle.” (14:59) (Brenda) “Miriam’s House you can make a donation to online at www.miriamshousela.org. You can do an online donation, but there’s also a mailing address there where you can mail a check. You can buy a ticket to Polo and join us on that beautiful sunny day if you’re on the West Side.” (23:03) (Brenda) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Brenda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendavaliente/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendavaliente/) Miriam’s House – https://www.miriamshousela.org/ (https://www.miriamshousela.org/) Miriam’s House Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/miriams.house/ (https://www.instagram.com/miriams.house/) Miriam’s House Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Miriams-House/100005313528397/ (https://www.facebook.com/people/Miriams-House/100005313528397/) Polo in the Palisades – https://www.miriamshousela.org/events-2-EGcoI/polo-in-the-palisades (https://www.miriamshousela.org/events-2-EGcoI/polo-in-the-palisades) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their...
Dr. Harvey Rosenstock has practiced psychiatry for more than sixty years. He also became an ordained rabbi at the tender age of 73. Daniel Shepley is currently a contract specialist for the United States Navy, has two degrees from Penn State, and is the author of The Other Side of Sanity. Today, they both join Dr. Flowers to share the incredible story of how they entered each other’s lives, what inspired Dr. Harvey to pursue psychiatry and why comprehensive diagnostic evaluations are key to healing. Key Takeaways01:28 – Dr Harvey Rosenstock and Daniel Shepley join the show to share the incredible story of how they met and how they established a therapeutic alliance 09:34 – The importance of trust 13:21 – A passive-aggressive upbringing 16:57 – How Dr. Harvey and Daniel’s relationship has evolved over the years 19:05 – What inspired Dr. Harvey to pursue psychiatry 23:17 – What was different about Dr. Harvey’s relationship with Daniel 29:24 – Why nothing is impossible 33:59 – What the future holds for Daniel 35:23 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Rosenstock and Daniel for joining today’s show and ends with some words on Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluations Tweetable Quotes“He had to come to a psychiatrist to ask for help. So, I felt that this behavior was really a psychotic way of asking for help. Therefore, I didn’t feel that I was in immediate danger because there was a question there. ‘Will you help me?’ And, of course I wanted to help him. That’s what I live for, to help people.”(05:31) (Dr. Harvey) “A child between zero and four is when their emotional stability gets set. And that was a very unstable time for me, which resulted in mental illness.”(14:24) (Daniel) “As I understood the dynamics, having had a few thousand patients before, I knew we were going to do ok. I had this belief that wherever you start you can always do better, which is where I am.”(23:46) (Dr. Harvey) “He saved my life. Not just my life, but other lives as well. What do you say to someone who’s saved your life and stuck with you for twenty to twenty five years?”(25:16) (Harvey) “Any kind of challenge that I’ve had, it’s been my experience, if we take our time, and carefully think about it, and keep an optimistic outlook, we’re gonna get there.”(29:52) (Dr. Harvey) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Daniel’s Book – https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Sanity-Daniel-Shepley/dp/1732978700 (https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Sanity-Daniel-Shepley/dp/1732978700) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by https://fullcast.co (FullCast)
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Lacey Tezino is an experienced technology leader with a passion for promoting healthier mother-daughter relationships. Lacey believes that technology can be used in beautiful ways to enhance our lives and make mental health care more accessible and convenient. She has worked as the Director of IT and Clinical Applications Manager for the Menninger Clinic, one of the top 10 psychiatric hospitals in the country. Today, Lacey joins the show to speak to the work she is currently doing pouring every creative ounce into the success of Passport Journeys, a company focused on the mother-daughter relationship through teletherapy, live events and more. Key Takeaways01:24 – Lacey Tezino joins the show to discuss mother-daughter relationships and the work she’s doing through the Passport Journeys App 04:50 – Defining the mother-daughter relationship and what inspired Lacey to launch Passport Journeys 07:38 – Lacey speaks to how the pandemic influenced teletherapy for her and her business 09:56 – Lacey opens up and shares a nearly unbelievable story about the relationship she had with her mother 15:53 – Lacey’s experience growing up in a homogenized white neighborhood in Texas 18:59 – The future of Passport Journeys 20:33 – Where Lacey sees herself in five years 21:25 – Dr. Flowers thanks Lacey for joining today’s show to share her inspirational story and let’s listeners know where they can connect with her and learn more about Passport Journeys Tweetable Quotes“There’s two things that make us [Passport Journeys] different. Number one is the niche market of mother-daughter. There’s not an app that is targeted to relationships so we’re really going on a laser-focused approach on the relationship. And then the second piece is we’ll be the first teletherapy app to actually prescribe activities.”(03:44) (Lacey) “I was working as Director of IT at the time and my team had to take clinicians who had been working for decades in front of their patients, and really work through providing therapy and management. And, when we had to shift [because of the pandemic], we had ten days to bring the hospital up to do teletherapy. And when I watched it and watched how difficult it was for the clinicians, but then once everyone started going, how convenient it was.” (07:48) (Lacey) “The beautiful part is that we were able to forgive. We were able to say, ‘It doesn’t matter what decisions or what happened. You’re dying. I love you, and I’m caring for you. And I forgive you. ’I’m proud of that.”(15:36) (Lacey) “Everything is tailored to the mother-daughter relationship for the business. So I see us nailing that over the next five years. We really get it down to a ‘T,’ and then expand.”(20:09) (Lacey) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Lacey’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-tezino-pmp-/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-tezino-pmp-/) Lacey’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lacey.tezino/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/lacey.tezino/?hl=en) Passport Journeys – https://www.passportjourneysapp.com/ (https://www.passportjourneysapp.com/) Passport Journeys Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/passportjourneysapp/ (https://www.facebook.com/passportjourneysapp/) Passport Journeys Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/passportjourneys/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/passportjourneys/?hl=en) Passport Journeys LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/passport-journeys-app/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/passport-journeys-app/) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their...
In this episode, Dr. James Flowers welcomes to the show his fellow founder and Leadership Team at JFlowers Health Institute. Robbin Mooney, Michael Beard, Dr. Melanie Somerville, and Shay Butts join the show to share the work they each do to make JFlowers one of the most reputable names in mental health and addiction treatment. Key Takeaways01:30 – Dr. Flowers is joined today by his fellow Founder and Leadership Team, including Robbin Mooney, Michael Beard, Dr. Melanie Somerville and Shay Butts 02:36 – Robbin Mooney shares her background and what inspired her to enter into the field of recovery and mental health 05:25 – Michael Beard speaks to his training as an interventionist and his uncanny ability to instill calm in people and patients 08:27 – Dr. Melanie Somerville reflects on her passion for mental healthcare 11:02 – Chief Experience Officer Shay Butts recalls how she met Dr. Flowers 16:36 – The ‘traditional’ approach to mental health and addiction vs. the JFlowers approach 19:28 – Dr. Flowers highlights the critical role diversity plays in Houston and at JFlowers Health Institute 20:13 – Long-term Covid complications and how JFlowers Health Institute has reacted 22:01 – Dr. Melanie talks about what goes into creating a clear diagnosis 23:26 – Michael speaks to the familial culture that has been fostered at JFlowers Health Institute 26:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Robbin, Michael, Dr. Melanie and Shay for joining today’s show Tweetable Quotes“You inspired me through the years and that’s what I really was attracted to was your inspiration and your passion for treating the whole person, not just looking at maybe the psychological piece, or the medical piece, or the mental health, or addiction.”(05:01) (Robbin) “With my own parents, they always approached us when we were in trouble with love, and compassion, and asking ‘Why? What’s actually happening that you’re behaving the way you are behaving?’ And I think that really works in this field because our people are all struggling.” (07:18) (Michael) “I’m always learning, always trying to improve my knowledge and skills around that area. And it’s really fascinating to work with someone who comes in with seemingly intractable pain and when you help them understand how the brain is creating that pain and how a lot of their life experiences, such as trauma, can play into their experience with pain. It’s empowering for people to see that they can manage that chronic pain that has really no functional reason for existing. They don’t have an infection, a cancer tumor, or any kind of malady, yet the brain is somehow creating pain for them.” (10:04) (Dr. Melanie) “That’s the other part of concierge I see is immediate action and immediate accommodation to whatever is happening with the client. It’s hands-on, customization, and really supporting the client throughout all the way on a one-on-one approach.”(16:16) (Robbin) “Being in a traditional treatment center, the frustration of having a client who you can’t do all these things that are really necessary to diagnose a patient’s mental health issues so they can stay sober. Here we are able to do that. We can diagnose, treat with medication if need be, and then attack the addiction. That is why we have such a great success rate at JFlowers because we are able to do the whole mind, body and spirit.”(16:54) (Michael) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Robbin Mooney’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbin-mooney-03865177/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbin-mooney-03865177/) Dr. Melanie Somerville’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-somerville-phd-lpc-s-31b6b016/...
Moe Schlachter is a registered nutritionist and dietician who obtained his Masters of Nutrition degree at Texas Woman’s University. He is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES formerly known as CDE). Moe has been recognized by the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as Young Dietician of the Year in 2015 and with the Dietician in Media Award in 2020. Today, he joins the show to discuss the connection between sleep and nutrition and recommendations for balancing the two in order to achieve sound mental health. Key Takeaways01:25 – Moe Schlachter joins the show to discuss the relationship between nutrition and sleep 03:20 – Sleep disturbance, melatonin, and tryptophan 08:11 – Why it’s difficult to pinpoint or zero in on one food or nutrient to improve sleep 09:31 – Sleep and nutrition in adolescence 10:51 – Separating food from sleep and a healthy cutoff time for caffeine 13:30 – Foods to avoid and foods that help with inflammation issues 14:44 – How to recognize disordered eating 16:22 – Advice for new parents looking to improve their sleep 17:35 – Sleep debt and catching up on sleep 18:39 – Recommendations for balancing sleep, nutrition and mental health 21:19 – Dr. Flowers thanks Moe for joining today’s show to share his expertise and let’s listeners know where they can connect with him Tweetable Quotes“About seventy million people in this country have some kind of sleep deficiency. And the cost is really really big. It can contribute to heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, stroke. It affects mood, productivity, and safety. So, sleep is super important.” (02:57) (Moe Schlachter) “Valerian is another nutrient that is an extract from a root that can help us fall asleep and increase our sleep quality. Ashwagandha is a supplement that can help us improve sleep as well. Foods like cherries and kiwis have different chemicals that help us boost production of melatonin and can help us fall asleep too.” (07:29) (Moe Schlachter) “When it comes to nutrition science, it’s sometimes difficult to isolate specific nutrients or foods just because we, as a being, rely on so many different nutrients to support life function. So, if we’re trying to zero in on sleep and isolate those nutrients, we can’t really control other nutrients we need for other life functions. So, it can be tricky to try to zero in on one food because there isn’t really the science of just focusing on one thing.” (08:21) (Moe Schlachter) “I would say you should cut off caffeine by about 1pm or so if you’re finding that caffeine is keeping you up. But, if you’re ok with it and it isn’t interrupting your sleep then caffeine shouldn’t be a detractor for you.” (13:15) (Moe Schlachter) “When there’s disordered eating, there’s also disordered sleep. It’s a cycle. Starvation makes it harder to sleep. There’s more anxiety. There’s less restfulness. There’s less relaxation. And that promotes even more anxiety which makes it harder and harder to eat. It’s a cycle that devolves.” (15:21) (Moe Schlachter) “You cannot correct for a long pattern of chronic sleep deficiency, whether it’s caused by a condition or caused by not setting the right regiment or rules for yourself. It’s something that, over time, the effects can accumulate.” (18:05) (Moe Schlachter) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Moe’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/moe-schlachter/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/moe-schlachter/) Moe’s Email – info@houstonfamilynutrition.com Houston Family Nutrition – https://houstonfamilynutrition.com/ (https://houstonfamilynutrition.com/) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect...
Caring for someone with any chronic disease or mental illness can take an emotional and even physical toll on caretakers. And many times, that investment can lead caregivers to lose sight of their own needs in the service of another’s care. As a clinician and former caregiver, Dr. Frank Chen discusses how family members can be intrinsic and critical parts of a loved one’s diagnosis and treatment journey. Also, support and coping strategies are needed if everyone is to effectively emerge throughout the process. In this podcast, we discuss the definition of compassion fatigue, and how it affects caregivers – professional and family members – and what the caregiver can do to take good care of themselves. Key Takeaways01:27 – Dr. Frank Chen joins the show to share what drew him to the field of psychiatry and his difficult experience seeking help for a member of his family 12:57 – Compassion fatigue explained 18:39 – Shay opens up about her own experience acting as a caregiver in her family 20:41 – Advice on caring for yourself as a caregiver 27:14 – The value of speaking to a therapist and other practical self-care acts you can do 34:13 – Shay thanks Dr. Frank for sharing his story Tweetable Quotes“There’s a very regimented path forward when you get into Med School. And it always seemed like it was very difficult to break away from that. And I think that part of this unconscious conflict that I experienced was probably what ended up attracting me to the field of psychiatry - to kind of conquer this conflict, if you will. I know now that in order to conquer this conflict, you get a good therapist.” (05:43) (Dr. Frank Chen) “This is why I encourage anyone who has these intrapsychic conflicts to start seeing a therapist. Having someone out there to help you navigate through those struggles and know what’s norm and what’s not norm may build a much more secure self.” (07:14) (Dr. Frank Chen) “When you stop taking care of yourself, you may actually not be doing your family member any justice in terms of trying to help them, because you’re gonna get depressed. You’re gonna end up getting anxious. You’re gonna end up not being able to help.” (13:51) (Dr. Frank Chen) “Being a caretaker takes a toll.” (17:55) (Dr. Frank Chen) “So, that’s really important to be able to recognize other people not trying to be critical of you but to give you some warning that, ‘Hey, you’re not acting like yourself.’ And be able to take that feedback and not get so defensive about it but do something about it.” (26:31) (Dr. Frank Chen) “You wouldn’t try to fix a car with black smoke coming out of the tailpipe. It’s a fairly complex job. So why would you try to fix mental health issues.” (34:34) (Dr. Frank Chen) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
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Clinician, best-selling author, keynote speaker and interventionist, Dr. Louise Stanger joins today’s show to share the work she’s doing to help others through strength-based solutions and invitational change. Dr. Louise takes the audience through a typical intervention at her clinic, All About Interventions, and speaks to her mission to effect systemic change in the world of mental health. Dr. Louise opens up about dealing with the complexities of family dynamics and relationships and the approaches she utilizes to help them heal. Key Takeaways01:24 – Dr. Louise Stanger shares her passion for service and mentoring others 08:01 – Transitioning from professor to interventionist 14:43 – Dr. Louise takes the audience through her typical intervention process at All About Interventions 20:38 – Dealing with the complexities of family relationships 25:53 – Family Mapping and Dr. Louise’s latest book, Addiction in the Family 30:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Louise for joining the show and for the inspiring work she continues to do Tweetable Quotes“I don’t think, for me, I could ever stop working if I can ever still be of service or a mentor to others.” (03:50) (Dr. Louise) “I really believe that collaboration is the key. If you’re talking about interventions, I always work with other talented team members. I don’t do them alone because I make no pretense that someone may fall in love with someone else or bond better with someone else. And that’s the way we help move them to change. And, because we deal with such complex families with such high-intensity problems, you need more than one person.” (14:10) (Dr. Louise) “And then we did some incredible family work in your offices where I’ll never forget it because it changed their trajectory because what was happening was there was so much unresolved grief and guilt over the loss of a loved one. While we were sitting here, an eagle soared by. And, in that moment, that family got forgiveness, got transformation, and started on a different trajectory.” (19:34) (Dr. Louise) “An intervention is somewhat like a living eulogy. And you want to make sure that you do that correctly. And you want to give that family who’s been struggling the right tools so they can thrive.” (22:30) (Dr. Louise) “Ninety-seven percent of the work upfront for an intervention is done with those people [family and friends] because the person who is experiencing the substance use disorder, or the mental health disorder, or the chronic pain, or the process disorder, they’re going to keep doing what they’re doing until these people change how they behave.” (25:31) (Dr. Louise) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Dr. Louise’s Website – https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/ (https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/) Dr. Louise’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisestanger/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlouisestanger/) Dr. Louise’s YouTube Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDf5262P7I8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDf5262P7I8) Dr. Louise’s Number – (619) 507-1699 Look for Dr. Louise’s Interview on Katie Couric’s Podcast ‘Next Question’ – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-question-with-katie-couric/id1134154895 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-question-with-katie-couric/id1134154895) Dr. Louise’s Books: Falling Up – https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Up-Renewal-Louise-Stanger/dp/0996761403/ref=asc_df_0996761403/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312111908051&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6892952231872809156&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9004216&hvtargid=pla-568553026293&psc=1...
Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans joins today’s show to discuss his recent shift to more dramatic roles in television and film, including Respect and Bel-Air . Marlon opens up about past trauma and how he has channeled that trauma into his comedy. Marlon also talks about mental health, the value he gets from therapy and why acceptance is the ultimate expression of love. Key Takeaways01:15 – Actor and comedian Marlon Wayans talks about his recent dramatic roles and shares his thoughts on the Chris Rock-Will Smith moment at the Oscars 06:30 – How trauma shapes comedy 08:57 – Marlon shares the experience of his daughter coming out to him and his family 13:01 – Marlon discusses some of his upcoming projects and discusses why therapy has been so important in his life 15:53 – Dr. Flowers thanks Marlon for joining the show and for the great work he continues to do Tweetable Quotes“I think a lot of great comedians make for great actors. The skill set you have to have as a comedian comes from such a dark place, right? You have this skill set to take something so dark and find something funny about it. It doesn’t mean that you don’t deal with that pain, you just go, ‘Ok, what’s funny about it?’” (02:10) (Marlon) “You know, in our neighborhood we grew up poor in the projects with all these characters around us. People that were in and out of jail, crackheads, dudes on the corners, drug dealers. And we’ve seen all of that and we were the class clowns. That was our gift in the community was to make people laugh.” (06:49) (Marlon) “Acceptance is the greatest love you can have.” (09:57) (Marlon) “I go to therapy. I have a therapist. I try to go weekly or monthly, but I’m always so busy. But when I feel it, I know I gotta unpack. And we sit down and we talk. Sometimes you just need to talk it out and that’s important even for myself because insanity is everywhere.” (14:42) (Marlon) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/ ) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Marlon’s IMDB Page – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005541/ (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005541/) Marlon’s Website – https://www.marlonwayansofficial.com/ (https://www.marlonwayansofficial.com/) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by https://fullcast.co (FullCast)
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Trevor Shevin gets vulnerable and opens up about his personal journey to recovery while speaking to the work he’s doing to help others as a certified interventionist professional. Trevor is the Principal and Founder of Sterling Recovery Services, a highly specialized team whose clients suffer from a wide variety of serious conditions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating and mental health disorders, among others. Today, Dr. Flowers and Trevor discuss The Dogaholix, The United Intervention Services and what it means to build authentic relationships. Key Takeaways01:14 – Trevor Shevin opens up about his own journey to recovery and talks about the mission and vision of Sterling Recovery Services 09:43 – Building authentic relationships 10:42 – Trevor speaks to his passion for helping others and the work he’s doing at The Dogaholix & The United Intervention Services 14:22 – Describing the process of an intervention 20:09 – Why the best gifts come in poorly wrapped packages 22:46 – Dr. Flowers thanks Trevor for his vulnerability and his time and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Sterling Recovery Services Tweetable Quotes“Back in 2017, I started a company called Sterling Recovery Services. We’re headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. We help families all over the world, mostly in the U.S. and London. We do everything from interventions to intensive case management to advisory and consultative services.” (07:54) (Trevor) “You know, I’ve been very blessed to have a nice career and I’m on the board of the NCADD of Westchester and I try to join nonprofit boards where I can and help people who are less fortunate. When I got into this field, I wanted to help anybody, whether it was inner city kids or whoever it might be.” (11:05) (Trevor) “[In our interventions] There’s no shaming. There’s no blaming. There’s nothing punitive. It’s all protecting them from themselves and trying to reach their hearts to get them to understand the ripple effect.” (16:47) (Trevor) “My ability, I think, to connect with people and have empathy and compassion is a direct byproduct of things I’ve been through.” (20:32) (Trevor) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/ ) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Trevor’s Cell Number –(917) 653-3899 Trevor’s Email – trevor@sterlingrecovery.com Trevor’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorshevin/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorshevin/) Sterling Recovery Services Website – https://www.sterlingrecovery.com/ (https://www.sterlingrecovery.com/) Sterling Recovery Services Phone Number – (800) 807-8213 Link to Dogaholix – https://dogaholix.org/board-members/ (https://dogaholix.org/board-members/) Link to The NCADD – http://www.ncaddwestchester.org/ (http://www.ncaddwestchester.org/) Link to the Williamsburg House – https://williamsburghousenyc.com/ (https://williamsburghousenyc.com/) Link to The United Intervention Services – https://unitedintervention.com/ (https://unitedintervention.com/) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by https://fullcast.co (FullCast)
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John Durie is the President and CEO of Redstone Group, a Houston-based investment firm that owns and manages The Houstonian Hotel, Club, & Spa. Prior to joining Redstone five years ago, John served in various executive financial roles within the banking industry. Today, Dr. Flowers and John discuss the business of serving people through hospitality and wellness - both very different businesses but both at the heart of serving people. John updates us on the renovation of the Hotel, Club and Spa in 2022. Finally, John tells the audience about the mission, vision and values of his company and where they can go to learn more. Key Takeaways01:15 – John Durie joins the show to share the history of The Houstonian and 07:20 – How John has trained his team to provide impeccable customer service 09:07 – Working through the struggles of a global pandemic 11:43 – The rich history of The Manor House and current renovations 17:28 – Robin shares her own experiences visiting The Houstonian 21:31 – John speaks to the beauty and uniqueness of the centerpiece of The Houstonian, the oak tree 24:03 – Upcoming events that John is incredibly excited about 29:57 – Dr. Flowers issues two inquiries about The Houstonian 31:13 – Dr. Flowers thanks John for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about The Houstonian Tweetable Quotes“It was a real picture for me to see what we’re contributing to the city and to the lives of people to create an environment and a space for them to come and stay healthy.” (06:20) (John) “What I’ve learned at the Houstonian is that service is a mindset. It really is engrained. People that are successful, our staff members that are successful at the Houstonian have service ingrained in their DNA. I’ll even say hospitality is ingrained in who they are as a person.” (08:30) (John) “Two weeks ago, my oldest son got married and we had the reception at The Houstonian. And it was just an incredible weekend to be able to share what we do every day with my family and friends and future in-laws and everybody.” (19:08) (John) “I tell our PR people, ‘You’ve got a tough job because you need to make our members feel like the Houstonian is the most exclusive Club that there is. But you gotta make the community feel like The Houstonian is the most inclusive place on the planet.’ So that’s tough, but we do that very well.” (26:15) (John) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/ ) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
John’s Email – jdurie@redstonegroup.com John’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jpdurie/ (https://www.instagram.com/jpdurie/) John’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068475497816 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068475497816) John’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-durie-7a53a727/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-durie-7a53a727/) Link to The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa – https://www.houstonian.com/ (https://www.houstonian.com/) The Houstonian Main Line – (713) 680-2626 **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by https://fullcast.co (FullCast)
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Harold Owens and Jimmy Mooney met each other over twenty years ago through their individual journeys to recovery and hit it off from the very beginning. In fact, Harold even credits Jimmy with saving his life. Today, Harold and Jimmy reflect on their struggles with addiction and what led them both to work specifically in the addiction treatment field. They expound on the amazing gifts that they received and continue to receive from this journey to recovery and open up about the magic that lies within their friendship. Finally, Harold and Jimmy provide advice to those who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of addiction treatment and encourage them to be continual learners in their pursuit of this goal. Key Takeaways01:28 – Harold Owens and Jimmy Mooney join the show to share their unique friendship and the amazing gifts they received through recovery 11:48 – Harold reflects on his own recovery and a career transition he recently underwent 16:12 – Jimmy speaks to the power of being an organ donor 18:37 – Struggles Jimmy had to overcome throughout his journey 21:51 – The magic in Harold and Jimmy’s friendship 23:21 – Advice Harold and Jimmy would give to those looking to enter into the recovery industry 26:02 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harold and Jimmy for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more Tweetable Quotes“Had it not been for my recovery - and Jimmy’s - we would’ve never met and became friends. But, had it not been for the program - Alcoholics Anonymous - and us meeting in this way, I’d be dead right now.” (07:41) (Harold) “We work in a field where we save lives all the time. But this was really the first time that I felt I had a direct impact on somebody’s life.” (16:41) (Jimmy) “One of the best gifts my parents ever gave me was introducing me to recovery, to a Twelve Step program, because when I needed help I knew where to go” (21:03) (Harold) “A lot of people who are in recovery want to give back and you see a lot of people in recovery want to get into the field. And the best thing I think you can do is become educated and knowledgeable and remain teachable.” (25:38) (Jimmy) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/ ) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
Harold’s Email - harold.owens@icloud.com Harold’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-owens-b7514b12/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-owens-b7514b12/) Jimmy’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mooney-17423693/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-mooney-17423693/) **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything. 🎙️🎙️🎙️ Podcast Production & Marketing by https://fullcast.co (FullCast)
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Doug Lyons is the co-founder of Clere Consulting, an organization that works with families of means and prominence and a confluence of wealth, addiction and mental health concerns. Prior to founding Clere, Doug spent the last fifteen years with the Hazelden Foundation, finishing his career as the Director of Clinical Services. In an earlier role, he served as the Evaluation Directo, conducting and supervising over twenty-four hundred evaluations for physicians, lawyers and other high-profile figures. He is a highly sought after lecturer and speaker. Neely Lyons’ work includes serving as an Executive at the highest levels in all three branches of State government, including when she made history at the age of twenty-five to become the youngest ever elected Mississippi State Senator. Her Senate policy initiatives focused on the convergence of public health and public safety issues, such as drug control, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, and child protection services policies. While achieving professional success, Neely’s family was touched by addiction and mental health issues as well. Her unique 360 degree perspective, political life, professional engagement, and personal experiences complements the collective depth of Clere Consulting’s team, which she joined Clere in 2018. Today, Neely and Doug speak to how the world of addiction has impacted them and the inspirational work they are doing at Clere Consulting. Neely touches on how she collaborates with families and the specific processes utilized to ensure their loved ones get better. Doug expounds on his belief that systemic recovery comes from a multi-pronged approach that includes healing the mind, body and spirit. Finally, Neely and Doug reflect on the highlights and low points of their careers and speak to why passion is a critical component of their success. Key Takeaways01:25 – Neely and Doug Lyons speak to how they got involved in the world of addiction and the inspiring work they’re doing at Clere Consulting 09:02 – Doug breaks down the specific process they utilize at Clere Consulting 11:22 – Neely speaks to how she works with families at Clere 13:46 – The power of collaboration 14:32 – Doug explains why systemic recovery requires a multi-pronged approach of healing the mind, body, and spirit 19:18 – Neely speaks to her involvement in the oversight of Sober Living Homes and what families should look for in Sober Living Homes 22:54 – Neely and Doug reflect on the highest and lowest points of their careers 30:32 – Dr. Flowers thanks Neely and Doug for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Clere Consulting Tweetable Quotes“As I listen to Doug, one of the things that I was thinking about was how many families come in and they’re fairly frustrated, they’re tired, and they are looking for hope. They’re trying to figure out what’s gonna work this time and they’re skeptical. I think we have to listen, primarily. That’s our job is to be able to listen to their story which is unique to them.” (11:26) (Neely) “Hope is based on data of a verifiable change process that families can engage in. And that’s based on best practices and lived experience that we bring as a team. So, we’re not asking people to wishfully think that their loved one will get better. We’re asking them to engage in a process that’s verifiable, where they can really start to hook into a hope that their loved one will get better.” (13:14) (Neely) “And that leads me to the spiritual piece. My instinct is that human connection is the difference.” (16:44) (Doug) “As providers, we want to provide care, but we also want to see our clients do well. And, oftentimes, this one little piece - this Sober Living - is that bridge process where people can go from the protected, supported, therapeutic environment back into their life.” (20:45) (Neely) “Usually the call we get is, ‘We’ve done this fifteen times. We got your name from so-and-so. What makes you...
With a career spanning over ten years, John West has earned a name for himself as an international alcohol and drug Interventionist, Sober Companion and Crisis Manager, specializing in high-profile clients like celebrities, politicians, musicians, scientists, artists and executives. Today, John opens up to his dear friend Dr. Flowers about the loss of his father, his battle with drugs and alcohol, and how his personal recovery led him to find his true calling as a Sober Companion and Interventionist in the film and recovery industry, where he can help those who feel unable to share their pain because of their public image. John speaks to the criteria he looks for in a good Sober Companion and the work he and Judy Crane are doing at The Guest House. Key Takeaways01:22 – John West shares how his life has changed and his shifted perspective since becoming a father last October 04:24 – John speaks to the incredible work he’s doing at Sober Companions 06:58 – The criteria for a good Companion 12:20 – The Guest House Ocala 17:09 – John opens up about the loss of his father 21:35 – John’s daily routine that sets him up for success 24:10 – Dr. Flowers thanks John for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with him Tweetable Quotes“I think one of the loneliest places to be is to be suffering in pain and not have somebody who understands.” (04:39) “At the heart of [The Guest House], what I wanted was, sort of selfishly, if I relapsed where would I go?” (15:13) “I think that abandonment or loss at a young age - like a father and son - felt like there was a crack in the universe and only other people who had lost a parent would understand. I tried to live up to him and followed into film, which was great. But then I found my own path and I know now that this is what I’m supposed to be doing. And it still is connected to film.” (19:35) “It’s wonderful to see somebody that’s at the top of their game in living excellence. And seeing that it is so inspiring.” (24:53) Resources MentionedJohn West’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-west-11377187 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-west-11377187) Sober Companions Website – https://www.sobercompanions.com/ (https://www.sobercompanions.com/) The Guest House Contact Number – (352) 812-2780 The Guest House Toll Free Number – (855) 483-7800 The Guest House Website – https://www.theguesthouseocala.com/staff_member/john-west/ (https://www.theguesthouseocala.com/staff_member/john-west/) JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/ ) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
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Philip Lawrence is a songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur best known for his work with the songwriting and production team, The Smeezingtons, alongside Bruno Mars. Philip has won an impressive eight Grammy Awards for his work in the music industry. At the height of his success, and dealing with the challenges of superstardom as well as life on the road, Philip began an inward journey that began with his sobriety just over four years ago. His life looks very different than it did before, and what he has gained throughout this journey is newfound humility as well as a new design for living. Today, Philip opens up about his struggles with addiction and the moment he realized he needed to go into recovery. Philip speaks to his experience going through all of this as an African American and provides advice for others going through a similar situation. Finally, Philip reflects on how his vision of success has dramatically changed and why he believes his most creative years are yet to come. Key Takeaways01:12 – Phillip Lawrence shares what he learned from his inward journey to sobriety and accepting the truth 08:49 – Philip opens up about his divorce 11:37 – Advice Philip would give to artists that are struggling with addiction 15:09 – Philip reflects on his experience being an African American in recovery and helping others in the African American community with recovery 19:22 – The Artists in Recovery event that Philip performed at 21:47 – Philip talks about the new TV show he will be hosting, Come Dance With Me 24:10 – The highest and lowest points of Philip’s professional career 29:59 – Parting words of advice from Philip 32:09 – Dr. Flowers and Robin thank Philip for joining the show and let listeners know where they can follow him Tweetable Quotes“I think early on I began to use music as my identity. I began to think that that was who I was. And, as I look back on that now, I realize that A, that’s not who I am, it’s just what I do. And B, there is a false sense of validation as a performer and, in performing from such a young age, I became not only addicted to that but conditioned that, wherever I go, I’m gonna be applauded for it.” (05:42) “I think the biggest thing for me in life in general is just my awareness of the moment. My being present; my being where my feet are. And so, there’s a level of appreciation and gratitude that comes with, ‘Oh my goodness, look at what I get to do. Look at where I am. Look at the beautiful life that God has gifted me with.’” (14:27) “I realized that I had misdefined success. I was not successful. I thought I was. Success cannot be appreciated if you can’t enjoy it. You can’t call it success if that’s what’s happening.” (26:35) “Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That was a big one for me. I didn’t know how. Help is a phone call away. Check in with each other. Reach out to people that maybe you haven’t spoken to in a while. We all need confirmation that everything’s gonna be ok, despite what we’re going through. Reach out and lift someone up.” (30:11) Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ (https://jflowershealth.com/ ) JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655 Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen (https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen)
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Mackenzie Phillips is an actor and artist most known for her roles in the 1973 movie American Graffiti, the 1975 sitcom One Day at a Time, and, most recently, her role as Barb on the hit Netflix drama, Orange is the New Black. Today, Mackenzie takes Dr. Flowers and Robin through her experience with chronic pain, addiction and her journey to long-term recovery. Mackenzie opens up with incredible vulnerability about her relationship with her father and the trauma and abuse that she suffered. She talks about forgiveness, self-care and the amazing work she’s doing at Breathe Life Healing Centers. Mackenzie shares her deep love for animals and her own understanding of the human condition. Key Takeaways01:47 – Mackenzie Phillips shares her experience with hyperalgesia and her journey to long-term recovery 12:22 – Mackenzie talks about her background as an actress and what led her to Breathe Life Healing Centers 20:05 – Working with and learning from the master, Kathleen Murphy 22:21 – Mackenzie opens up about her experience with generational trauma and her relationship with her father 28:32 – Orange is the New Black and other projects Mackenzie has on the horizon 31:07 – Jason, Robin and Mackenzie share their love of dogs 32:36 – What Mackenzie does for self-care 34:29 – Mackenzie shares her understanding of the human condition 35:34 – Jason and Robin thank Mackenzie for joining the show and let listeners know where to follow her Tweetable Quotes“I grew up sort of living a double life. It was like Disneyland on acid at my dad’s house and ‘know which fork to use’ at my mom’s house.” (13:31) “I became the float counselor and then I became a Director and now I’m a part owner. Over the years I’ve sort of moved upstairs bit by bit. I’ve found that I’m capable of doing things I never ever thought I would be able to do: administrative work, systems improvement, chart auditing, resolving billable hours, all these things that I never thought would interest me.” (18:39) “I always had this idea that Mack can’t drive a stick. Mack can’t do this because of early conditioning that I was only capable of one thing. And, as they say in recovery, these old ideas that we have about ourselves need to be smashed so that we can create space for new skills, new interests, new ways of being.” (19:36) “When I think about my father and I think about my life, I think about generational trauma and inherited trauma. I think about the perfect storm of untreated mental illness, raging addiction and childhood abuse and neglect that we unwittingly pass through the generations. ” (22:46) “I think that we forget that we are light. We are light. We are electricity. We are power. We are love. And I think I get so caught up in the doing that I forget to remember - and I learned this from Kathleen Murphy - that I have inherent worth and value that cannot be taken away.” (34:43) Resources MentionedLink to Breathe Life Healing Centers Website –https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-heins-02ba3b5 ( )https://breathelifehealingcenters.com/ (https://breathelifehealingcenters.com/) Mackenzie’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/MackPhillips (https://twitter.com/MackPhillips) Mackenzie’s Instagram –https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-heins-02ba3b5 ( )https://www.instagram.com/mackphillips/ (https://www.instagram.com/mackphillips/) Mackenzie’s Facebook –https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-heins-02ba3b5 ( )https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050576825643 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050576825643) Mackenzie’s Books High On Arrival: https://www.amazon.com/High-Arrival-Memoir-Mackenzie-Phillips/dp/1439153868/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1439153868&psc=1 (https://www.amazon.com/High-Arrival-Memoir-Mackenzie-Phillips/dp/1439153868/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1439153868&psc=1) Hopeful Healing:...
In this episode, Dr. Flowers and Robin welcome to the show American sports agent and the inspiration for the titular character, Jerry Maguire, Leigh Steinberg. Leigh has represented over 150 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft a record eight times, a milestone unmatched within the sports industry. His client list has included Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Bruce Smith, Thurman Thomas, Ben Roethlisberger, Matt Leinart, Ricky Williams, Howie Long, Dusty Baker, Oscar de la Hoya, and John Starks, to name just a few. Today, Leigh takes Dr. Flowers and Robin through his illustrious career, touching on some of the peaks and valleys as well as what has kept him motivated throughout the years. They discuss the art of active listening, the concept of winning with integrity and the importance of having a plan and sticking to it consistently. Leigh opens up about his own struggles with addiction as well as the work he’s done to help other athletes suffering from addictions of their own. Finally, Leigh speaks to a crisis of conscience he experienced mid-way through his career and what he did to ensure his work aligned with his values. Key Takeaways01:29 – Leigh Steinberg shares his connection to the film, Jerry Maguire 04:53 – Robin shares a quick rundown of Leigh’s accomplishments 06:14 – Leigh expounds on the topics of his two books, Winning with Integrity and The Agent 09:08 – The art of active listening 11:58 – Core values and lessons Leigh learned from his father 14:35 – The highest and lowest points of Leigh’s professional career 16:32 – The secret to Leigh’s successful sobriety 17:35 – Leigh’s work in Traumatic Brain Injury and brain health 20:39 – Leigh speaks to his own struggles with addiction and how he helps athletes suffering from addiction 24:34 – Leigh shares his daily habits and routines 26:54 – Leigh discusses his experience with Stem Cell implants 28:58 – Advice Leigh would give to young men and women looking to pursue a career in sports agentry or other sports-related professions 32:20 – Leigh weighs in on the incredible success of Nick Saban 32:53 – Dr. Flowers and Robin thank Leigh for joining the show and let listeners know where to follow him Tweetable Quotes“Winning with Integrity is a book designed to help people negotiate in their own lives. And it’s the twelve principles of negotiating. And it speaks to the fact that, if you can listen - if you have the ability to draw out in another human being and understand their deepest anxieties and fears and their greatest hopes and dreams - and put yourself in the other person’s heart and mind, then you can create a deal, you can set a relationship, you can navigate through life gracefully.” (06:27) “My brothers and I were hardwired to believe that there were two critical values other than spiritual ones. And the first was to treasure relationships, especially family. The second was to make a meaningful difference in the world and target problems and help people who couldn’t help themselves.” (12:11) “Back in the early 90s I had held the first Concussion Conference. I brought together Troy Aikman, Steve Young, Warren Moon, Drew Bledsoe and a series of football players and talked with them about the dangers of concussions and try to raise awareness and think about prevention and ways to cut down on the number.” (18:12) “But the key is this, for a young person you need to find a way to distinguish yourself from other people. You need to do an internship or something unique. And so, to do that you need to put yourself in the heart and mind of the General Manager, the Owner, the Agent - whoever it is you’re going to work for - and figure out how you’re gonna enhance their life and make their life better.” (30:42) “The key to winning in...
In today’s episode Dr. Flowers and Robin chat with Dr. Rose about her passion working with those suffering from behavioral sleep disorders. Dr. Rose discusses the different sleep disorders, her specialization in CBT for insomnia, working with your prescribing physician to titrate off sleep aids, and how just because a medication is “over the counter” doesn’t mean it’s safe.
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In today’s episode Dr. Flowers, Robin, David and Theresa discuss the power of being part of something…anything that challenges you to do (and be) better. David shares his passion for rowing while working on improving diversity in the sport of rowing and other areas. Theresa shares her success with Bel Inizio…the who, what and why of this important nonprofit organization.
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In today’s episode Dr. Flowers, Robin and Dr. Fortes discuss the lasting effects (mentally and physically) of cosmetic surgery. As a bonus, Dr. Flowers receives botox injections on air! Don’t miss this very fun and informative episode of Understanding the Human Condition.
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It can be challenging to imagine how stretching and breathing can help you defeat your addiction. In this week’s episode of “Understanding the Human Condition,” Mind, Body, and Soul expert Larry Thraen explains why yoga is an excellent coping tool that can provide multiple benefits during your recovery.
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Join us for Part Two of our series with “Big Cat Rescue” and “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin as she talks about her life after sudden fame!
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The Netflix documentary "Tiger King" took us all by storm last year, and almost instantly, Carole Baskin's name was all over media. In this episode, we talk to Baskin about overnight fame, and we learn how she copes with accusations and the trauma of it all. Finally, she reveals the effects all of this has had on Big Cat Rescue. Tune in for Part 1 of our series with the “Big Cat Lady!"
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Today, we’re talking about the opioid crisis and speaking with the creators and lead actress of an independent film called “Life After You.” Inspired by a true story, the film shows a suburban family’s struggle with the death of their 19-year-old son following an overdose of heroin laced with fentanyl.
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We all grew up with some dysfunction, and we’re all who we are today because of it. On today’s podcast, we learn how to heal from a difficult childhood and take destiny into our own hands.
Join Dr. James Flowers, Robin French, and our renowned family therapist, Dr. Vaughn Bryant, to find out how you can start healing from the pain of a dysfunctional family.
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How does attachment affect your mental health?
Join celebrity pain and mental health expert Dr. James Flowers, his co-Host Robin French, and VIP guest Arti Patel as they discuss what attachment disorder looks like.
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What happens after you or your loved one receives care? After care is the missing link for treatment. Join celebrity pain and mental health expert Dr. James Flowers, his Co-Host Robin French, and VIP guest Arden O’Connor as they discuss support for you or your loved one post treatment.
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What is the meaning of suffering? Drawing on decades of research and industry experience, celebrity pain and mental health expert Dr. James Flowers, his lovely Co-Host Robin French, and trauma therapist Dr. Cesar Seveso discuss the ripple effects of trauma.
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What are the benefits of IV Hydration Therapy Treatment? Celebrity mental health expert Dr. Flowers and his lovely Co-Host Robin French have a conversation with co-founder of Bounce Hydration who shares how drip therapy can improve your health and wellness, and you don’t need to go to a hospital for treatment. Tune in as we talk to James Johnson!
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Music touches our lives in many ways. We grieve with music, celebrate with music, and heal through music. But when the pandemic put a halt on live music performances, find out how a program called Musicares, the non- profit arm of the Recording Academy, stepped in to help. In this episode we speak with one of the most influential women in music, Debbie Carroll, the VP of Health and Human Services for Musicares.
Tune in and learn the psychological benefits of music for various mental health conditions!
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The benefits of equine therapy for people struggling with addictions and mental illness. Learn several life skills that a horse can teach better than a human through equine therapy with celebrity pain & mental health therapist Dr. James Flowers, co-host Robin French, and VIP guest host Melanie Flint.
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Parenting is difficult no matter what, but having a child with a mental illness can be even more challenging. Celebrity mental health expert Dr. Flowers and expert parent educator Dr. Brad Reedy offer guidance for parenting children with mental illness and addiction, what mistakes a parent makes, what to look for in a therapist, and discuss the thoughts, shame, and guilt parents face. Guest Social Media Handles: Instagram: @drbradreedy @evoketherapy @evoketherapyintensives Facebook Evoke Therapy Programs Evoke Therapy Intensives Twitter @evoketherapy @drbradreedy JFHI Social Media Handles: facebook.com/jflowershealth, instagram.com/jflowershealth/, twitter.com/JFlowersHealth, linkedin.com/company/jflowershealth/
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Meditation practice makes you more resilient! It also helps reduce anxiety, worry, and stress, while enhancing your self-esteem. Join us for a unique mix of calm and inspiration as Dr. Melanie Somerville guides a 15-minute mindfulness meditation on acceptance and removing negative thoughts.
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Learn about Trauma and How It Manifests in the Body with celebrity mental health expert and host Dr. James Flowers, his lovely co-host Robin French, and our dynamic Integrative Wellness director Dr. Melanie Somerville! We are also giving expert insight on Lady Gaga's heartbreaking revelation of being raped and impregnated at 19, leading to a "total psychotic break."
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Ross Ellenhorn discuss Dr. Ellenhorn’s work helping people recover from the trauma’s caused by psychiatric treatment, and the application of psychiatric diagnoses. Dr. Ellenhorn shares details regarding his new passion/project…a new Psychedelic-based center.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Michael Zema, MD discuss Dr. Zema’s mission to deliver a much needed message about healthcare due to the lack of knowledge and degree of misinformation. He discusses his passion in writing the book to provide his readers a much broader perspective of the overall healthcare delivery system.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Clay Ardoin discuss how he empowers his Clients with acute and chronic pain to live a life where they are not afraid to move or do the things they love to do.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Tina Milanesi from the Houstonian Resort and Spa discuss the incredible partnership between the J. Flowers Health Institute and the Houstonian Resort. Tina shares details of the amazing culture of the Houstonian and how the positivity in the workplace at the Houstonian is so contagious!
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Anu Davis from the River Oaks Doctor’s Group in Houston discuss thyroid disease, chronic illness and personalized patient care.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, John Huckaby, discuss how HIV prevention and care has changed since John first joined the Aids Foundation of Houston as well as the national plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Kristin Agar discuss Kristin’s expertise/practice specialties which include: illness, grief, loss, alcohol, drug and eating disorders with her offering of individual, group and family psychotherapy. Kristin discusses how she tailors each of her interventions to the needs of each family. Kristin shares how she is often assisted during interventions and therapy sessions by her buddy and co-therapist, Jet, an English Setter who provides a calm and supportive presence to those with whom she works.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Ruth Ann Rigby discuss finding your purpose and passion as well as Ruth Ann’s upcoming projects. Ruth Ann shares her personal journey with recovery and how she has chosen to make it her life mission to give back.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Adam Swanson, discuss co-dependency in mental health and families, setting strong boundaries with family for helping navigate to end the repeated patterns, the process of healing from trauma and what barriers often get in the way.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Dr. Louise Stanger discuss Dr. Stanger’s new book “Addiction in the Family” as well as family intensive work.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Catherine Karmel discuss how Dr. Karmel incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of a patient in her treatment and diagnosis. Dr. Karmel shares with the audience “for better or for worse” she’s been blessed with a diagnostic 6th sense which is why she loves partnering with the J. Flowers Health Institute team.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Judith Landau discuss Dr. Landau’s 40+ years in exploring how to facilitate resilience and healing for individuals, families and communities through collaborative care. Dr. Laundau educates the audience on the hard work of the Arise network as well as all of her current/upcoming projects.
Guest Social Media Handles: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arisenetwork Instagram: arise_network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1599313/admin/ LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithlandau/ Twitter: @ARISE_Network Twitter Personal: @jlandauARISE
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Debra Valentino is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, and descendent of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin who has dedicated her life to those who express an interest in getting a clean and sober lifestyle. Dr. Flowers, Robin French and Debra Valentino discuss combatting the Opioid struggle in Indian Country along with the immediate need to understand what this all entails and what other struggles it brings to our communities.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Rex Marco discuss how to decrease stress, burnout, pain and anxiety as well as how to improve resilience. Dr. Marco shares his passion for medical research to advance the fields of spine surgery and orthopedic oncology as well as his upcoming projects to improve the quality of life for those with disabilities.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Paul Hokemeyer discuss Dr. Paul’s groundbreaking book, Fragile Power: Why Having It All is Never Enough as well as how Dr. Paul came to develop his expertise in such a distinct and controversial niche. Dr. Flowers, Dr. Paul and Robin discuss setting forth a new standard of culturally competent and clinically effective care for high net worth individuals and families who struggle with mental health, personality, relational and addictive disorders.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Moe Schlachter discuss why getting advice from a Registered Dietition instead of anyone else (including your own trainer or even doctor) matters. Moe discusses the psychological and behavioral elements of eating. He shares with our audience one thing everyone can do right now to make food really work for you. Dr. Flowers and Moe have a new project…be sure to tune in and listen for details!
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Karen Odell-Barber discuss the link between the wiring of the brain, mental health and behavioral medicine. Karen explains the process and the benefits of completing a brain mapping. She tells the audience about working with NASA as well as NFL players. Karen also discusses the link between brain injuries and addiction.
Guest Social Media Handles: Facebook: Neurologics, Karen Odell-Barber Instagram: Neurologicssports, Neurologics, Neurologics inc
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Gabriela Gerhart talks about recognizing the signs of post-partum depression in new mothers and what to do. She discusses in great detail all that they are/do at the Motherhood Center and how it greatly affects the emotional well-being of mom, baby, and the family as a whole. Gaby also updates James and Robin on the Motherhood Center’s exciting new projects!
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Shelby Stanger discuss her tremendous success in journalism and podcasting along with her passion for interviewing people. Shelby explains to the audience how she uses adventure, nature and humor as a catalyst and recipe to life’s biggest problems.
Social Media Handles: Instagram: @ShelbyStanger LinkedIn: @ShelbyStanger Facebook: @ShelbyStangerProductions
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Our VIP Guest Kevin Petersen with The Chronic Hope Institute talks about families and addiction as well his book entitled Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child. Enjoy this fun and loving conversation.
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Host Dr. Flowers and VIP Guest Dr. Lee educate Co- Host Robin French and the listening audience on the subject of chronic pain and the various treatments. Dr. Lee discusses his role as a spine specialist and how he spends the bulk of his day managing his patients with chronic pain. Dr. Lee also discusses recent projects with patents for spinal devices and how he works with companies on the cutting edge of cellular therapy and concussion treatment.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Meredith Sonetz discuss how and why Meredith got into the field of recovery. Meredith shares her expertise on the evolution of the family intervention and how important it is to have a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to determine the proper diagnosis prior to entering treatment. Meredith educates the audience on all of the various “hats” she wears as an interventionist and how important it is to keep your skillset sharp with continued training. Meredith has a private practice “Heartfelt Recovery” in the western suburbs of Chicago but travels all over the country for her clients/families.
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VIP Guest: Shireen Janti, LAADC, Life Coach, Senior Director of MusiCares
Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Shireen Janti discuss MusiCare’s hard work in making a difference by saving lives everyday. Shireen shares MusiCare’s passion for helping people get into treatment for addiction and alcoholism as well as finding help through psychotherapy, medical, dental and daily living needs. She shares how MusiCares gives hope and renews faith in peoples hearts and souls. Shireen also gives the listening audience a rare, heartfelt peak into her world both professionally and personally.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Breanna Fetkavich discuss the approach Street Grace takes to fight commercial sexual exploitation. They discuss who is vulnerable and why. Breanna updates us on the progress and revamping of Street Grace’s artificial intelligence program to work with local law enforcement for sting operations. Breanna also educates us on what creates the demand and how we as listeners can make a huge difference by getting involved in the fight against sex trafficking.
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VIP Guest: Chase Wade, M. ED, LPC and VP of Clinical Operations at J. Flowers Health Institute
Host Dr. James Flowers and Co-Host Robin French chat with Chase Wade on the importance of building professional and trustworthy relationships with patients. Chase also shares some of his personal journey in the mental health industry and what drew him to J. Flowers Health Institute in Houston, Texas.
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Dr. Andrew Krieger, CEO at Contemporary Medicine Associates, Private Practice Psychotherapist (DSW, LCSW, LCDC)
Dr. Flowers, Robin and Dr. Andrew Krieger discuss how Dr. Krieger has devoted his entire professional life to improving access and treatment for people with substance use disorders. In addition, they discuss Dr. Krieger’s unique personal and professional journey as well as how the COVID-19 pandemic forced an overnight adoption of telemedicine by virtually all mental health providers.
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VIP Guest: David Walsh, David is a board-certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the treatment of substance use disorders. David is a published author, speaker, and educator. In addition to founding Dripping Springs Healthcare, David is the COO of CARMAhealth, an addiction healthcare company in Austin, TX.
Dr. Flowers, Co-host Robin French and David Walsh discuss how recovery is personal, relapse is not failure, addiction is a disease, and there is no "right" way to stay in recovery other than not using.
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Our VIP guest Sydney Holland who is the Co-Owner of “The Urban and The Mystic”, Founder of the “Sydney D. Holland Foundation”, & Celebrity House Flipper, Sits with Dr. Flowers and Robin as they discuss Sydney’s passion for philanthropy, her Entrepreneurial spirit, her success as a Celebrity House Flipper but it’s worth mentioning that her greatest joy is derived from being a Mother to three children under the age of 7.
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This panel of professionals discuss how the recent ruling by Texas State Board of Social Workers impacts them both personally and professionally. On October 12, 2020, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners and the Behavioral Health Executive Council voted unanimously to change a section of the Code of Conduct that establishes when a social worker may refuse to serve someone. The code no longer prohibits social workers from turning away clients based on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. Gov. Abbott’s office proposed this change last minute just three days before the Board’s vote and on the eve of an important election.
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Celebrity Restauranteur Johnny has a heartfelt, candid discussion with Dr. Flowers and Robin regarding his life journey, his love for food and family, the trials and tribulations of success, his beautiful (and well written) new cookbook entitled “Gratitude” and how passionate he feels about his employees. Johnny’s wit, humor, and charm are a definite “like, comment and share” for this week’s episode of “Understanding the Human Condition”.
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Robbin and Angela discuss how they create space for new ideas in helping clients and families with their healthcare needs. Exploring the idea that there is a place for all approaches, Robbin and Angela share details on why they do what they do for living and how they ensure open-minded and transparent communication through their own personal and professional growth work.
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Dr. James Flowers, PhD Founder, J. Flowers Health Institute and Co-Host Robin French sit with our VIP Guest Donae Cangelosi Chramosta, Co-Owner of Vintage Contessa & Times Past, published writer, award winning business-woman, style setter, podcaster, Philanthropist, as well as a loving wife & mother. The Vintage Contessa discusses how she scours the globe for luxury, preowned and one of a kind pieces that make women look and feel smart and socially conscience as if they personally traveled to find the most unique, one of a kind pieces. The Contessa also gives a glimpse inside her personal life and how she makes her work/life balance so successful.
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Special Guest Candy Finnigan is a Nationally recognized Professional Interventionist, Certified Master Addiction Counselor III and featured interventionist on A&E’s groundbreaking reality series, Intervention. Candy is a nationally recognized author, “When Enough is Enough: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Intervention”, which is a guide used by so many to conduct successful family interventions. Host Dr. Flowers and Co-host Robin French discuss addiction, interventions and how the recovery industry has evolved over time.
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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-host Robin French and VIP Guest Heather Hayes discuss addiction as being the biggest terrorist we face. Listen as they discuss how as a nation we are at a crisis state and if not addressed we could potentially lose an entire generation to addiction
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Dr. Flowers, Dr. Fortes(Board Certified Physician from the Aesthetic Center for Plastic Surgery), and Robin discuss plastic surgery, qualifying as a good candidate for plastic surgery, plastic surgery in the transgender community, and the benefits of therapy before and after surgery. They also discuss body dysmorphic disorder, how to approach the subject of body dysmorphia with a loved one, and what effective treatment looks like.
To learn more about J. Flowers Health Institute, please visit https://jflowershealth.com/
To learn more about Dr. Fortes and plastic surgery, please visit https://fortesmd.com/
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Dr. James Flowers, PhD, LPC-S, Founder, J. Flowers Health Institute and Robin French, VP of Concierge Relations, J. Flowers Health Institute talk with Dr. Louise Stanger, LCSW, CSAT-1, CDWF, CIP
Dr. Flowers and Dr. Stanger discuss her upcoming book and her passion for helping families cope with addiction.
Learn more about Dr. Louise Stanger at http://louisestanger.me/
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Dr. Flowers, co-host Robin French, and Manny Rodriguez discuss the need for and benefits of treatment specifically catered to the LGBTQ community.
Listen as they cover how La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center specializes in intensive treatment for the LGBTQ community, the impact of methamphetamine on gay culture, and how to find the high-quality treatment that takes care of your individual needs.
Learn more about Manny's specialized treatment facility at https://lafuentehollywood.com/
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Dr. Vaughn Bryant has been a mental healthcare provider, trainer and educator for over 30 years. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of psychological, behavioral and relational problems to the J. Flowers Health Institute. Dr. Bryant has a very particular set of skills that he has developed over a long career that has equipped him to identify the root cause of dysfunction and create a plan of care that moves individuals and families in the direction of recovery and wellness.
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Please join us every week for a new episode of "Understanding The Human Condition" with Dr. James Flowers. Dr. Flowers and his most-admired mentors, respected colleagues and VIP guests will share valuable insight into underlying health causes, conditions and issues. These in-depth yet approachable episodes are a great resource for both private individuals and industry professionals.
Our esteemed host, Dr. James Flowers, is one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, mental health, and substance use disorders, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Flowers is the founder of J. Flowers Health Institute located in Houston, Texas.
For more information about J. Flowers Health Institute and its concierge services, go to jflowershealth.com or dial 713.783.6655 and be sure to mention this podcast.
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