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Understanding the Human Condition
by 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.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Episodes
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Finish Strong: Beating Holiday Stress And Starting The New Year Ahead With Claudia Schwarz
The holidays are just around the corner — and while most people are bracing themselves for the chaos, Claudia Schwarz wants you to take a different approach: start planning now. In this episode, Claudia joins me to talk about why waiting until January 1st to make your New Year’s resolutions is a...
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How Do You Define Wellness...With Dr. Gaetano Vaccaro, Psychologist, Certified Sex Addiction Counselor
How would you define wellness? MY ANSWER: Wellness is more than a physical condition, and so much more than just the absence of illness or disease. WELLNESS IS A STATE OF BEING. I think about it as the body-mind (because body and mind are reciprocally linked) being in alignment with your behavior...
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Roots And Resilience: Counseling, Culture, And Choice With Dr. Selina Hernandez, LPC-S, RPT
Culture plays a significant role in shaping our identities and experiences. In this episode, Dr. James Flowers sits down with Dr. Selina Hernandez, a licensed professional counselor supervisor and registered play therapist, to delve into the profound influence of culture on the human condition.…
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How Somatic Experiencing Can Unpack Trauma With Andrea Battle
In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Battle, a J. Flowers Provider and expert in Somatic Experiencing, to explore how our bodies hold and release trauma. Andrea breaks down the science behind this powerful approach to healing, and shares real-life tips for anyone looking to reconnect with…
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Marc Kantor Joins the Team at J. Flowers Health
Interventions aim to impact the human condition by helping individuals see themselves as they truly are, rather than through the distorted lens of addiction or untreated mental illness. This process is challenging because their brains have been hardwired by years of substance abuse or mental…
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087 John Karren - Wilderness Therapy - Why Does it Work?
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’...
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Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part Three - When Enough Is Enough [Episode 86]
In Part Three of this very special series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, and Jeanie Griffin. Today, Tonda, Candy, and Jeanie talk about their experiences with interventions, reflect on servant leadership and share their passion for helping others. Key...
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Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part Two - The Family Choice: Using "Bad" Words Like Intimacy And Vulnerability [Episode 85]
In Part Two of this very special three-part series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, and Jeanie Griffin. Tonda, Candy, and Jeanie talk about the critical role that family plays in recovery and the value of intimacy and vulnerability. Key Takeaways 01:31 –...
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Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part One - Spirituality & Family: From The Bridge Of Reason To The Shore Of Faith [Episode 84]
In Part One of a very special three-part series, Dr. James Flowers welcomes to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin. Today, Tonda, Candy, and Jeanie Griffin get personal and share their own experiences with addiction, recovery, spirituality, and The Twelve Step Program. They...
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Saying Yes To Opportunity With Amanda Blanco [Episode 83]
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...
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The Mind-Body Connection With Aproteem Choudhury [Episode 82]
Aproteem 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...
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Food As A Cure For The Soul With Chef Eric James [Episode 81]
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...
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Farideh Banafshei – Telemedicine, Therapy & Access To Quality Mental Healthcare [Episode 80]
Farideh Banafshei is a relational integrative therapist who integrates and tailors evidence-based psychological interventions for mental healthcare, drawing knowledge from diverse schools of thought, to optimally create the most supportive approach to best suit her patients’ needs. She…
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Eve Ruff - Helping Struggling Families With Addiction And Substance Abuse [Episode 79]
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…
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Claudia Schwarz - From Advocate To Patient [Episode 78]
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 work experience with…
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Dr. Louise Stanger - The Family Whisperer: The Importance Of Good Family Work [Episode 77]
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…
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Dr. Jon Stevens - The Psychology Behind Medical Weight Loss [Episode 76]
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…
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Harry Chau Stafford & Mel Arenas - Creating Life-Changing Development [Episode 75]
Mel Arenas is a respiratory therapist, personal trainer, healthcare consultant and Principal CoFounder at BreatheFit Training. Harry Chau Stafford is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Principal Owner & CoFounder at BreatheFit Training. Today, Harry & Mel join the show to discuss the work they…
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Dr. Clay Ardoin And Moe Schlachter - Understanding Your ‘Why’ To Sustain Healthy Habits [Episode 74]
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…
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073 Dr Joseph Galati - Your Health First: At the Leading Edge of Liver Transplant Medicine
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...
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Brenda Valiente - Transforming Society, One Woman, Child, And Family At A Time [Episode 72]
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...
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Dr. Harvey Rosenstock And Daniel Shepley - Somewhere Over The Rainbow: Trust, Understanding & Relationships In Psychiatry [Episode 71]
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,...
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Passion, Inspiration & Strengthening Mother-Daughter Relationships With Lacey Tezino [Episode 70]
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...
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J. Flowers Health Institute Leadership Team - Concierge Healthcare & Building A Familial Culture [Episode 69]
In this episode, Dr. James Flowers welcomes to the show his fellow founder and Leadership Team at J. Flowers 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…
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Balancing Sleep, Nutrition & Mental Health With Moe Schlachter [Episode 68]
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...
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Dr. Frank Chen - Taking Care Of YOU: Care For The Caregiver [Episode 67]
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...
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Dr. Louise Stanger - Invitational Change Is Possible [Episode 66]
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...
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Marlon Wayans – Trauma In Comedy & The Ultimate Expression Of Love [Episode 65]
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...
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Trevor Shevin – The Best Gifts Come In Poorly Wrapped Packages [Episode 64]
Trevor Shevin gets vulnerable and opens up about his personal journey to recovery while speaking about 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...
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John Durie – The Business Of Serving People Through Hospitality & Wellness [Episode 63]
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…
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Harold Owens And Jimmy Mooney - Becoming A Compassionate Human Being In A Graceless Age [Episode 62]
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…
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Neely And Doug Lyons - Healing Addiction Through A Holistic & Passionate Approach [Episode 61]
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...
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John West - Addiction, Loss, And Easing Suffering [Episode 60]
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...
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Philip Lawrence - Making Music, Finding Peace And Joy Through Sobriety [Episode 59]
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…
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MacKenzie Phillips - We Are Light, We Are Power, We Are Love [Episode 58]
Mackenzie Phillips is an actor and artist best 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 experiences…
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Leigh Steinberg - Winning In Sports And In Life With Integrity [Episode 57]
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…
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I Want To Sleep But My Brain Won’t Stop Talking To Itself With Dr. Mary Rose [Episode 56]
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,...
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Changing Lives Through Fitness And Nutrition [Episode 55]
In today’s episode, Dr. James Flowers, Robin French, David Banks and Theresa Maria Strong discuss the power of being a 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...
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Will Cosmetic Surgery Make You A Happier Person? With Paul Fortes [Episode 54]
In today’s episode, Dr. James Flowers, Robin French, and Dr. Paul 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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Benefits Of Yoga For Mental Health With Larry Thraen [Episode 53]
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...
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Lions, Tigers, And Carole Baskin, Oh My! Part 2 [Episode 52]
Join us for Part Two of our series with Big Cats advocate and "Tiger King" star Carole Baskin. Carole opens up about life after sudden fame, sharing her journey, her passion for animal welfare, and the mission behind Big Cat Rescue. Don't miss this inspiring conversation with one of the most...
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Lions, Tigers, And Carole Baskin, Oh My! Part 1 [Episode 51]
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…
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What Your Death From Drugs Leaves Behind With Florencia Lozano, Charlene Giannetti, And Sarah T. Schwab [Episode 50]
Death from drugs is a devastating reality for many families. To shed light on this issue, we're joined by our VIP guests Florencia Lozano, Charlene Giannetti, and Sarah T. Schwab. Today, we’re talking about the opioid crisis and speaking with the creators and lead actress of an independent film...
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Healing From A Dysfunctional Family With Dr. Vaughn Bryant [Episode 49]
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...
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Why Attachment Is A Key Factor In Mental Health With Arti Patel [Episode 48]
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. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable -...
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Episode 47: Increasing the Odds for Long Term Clinical Stability
What happens after you or your loved one receives care? Aftercare 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. Key…
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Making Sense of Suffering, Resilience and the Ripple Effects of Trauma [Episode 46]
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. This podcast uses the following...
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Surprising Benefits Of IV Drip Therapy With James Johnson [Episode 45]
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...
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The Impact Of Music On Mental Health With Debbie Carroll [Episode 44]
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…
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How Horses Help Overcome Mental Health Issues With Melanie Flint [Episode 43]
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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