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Invitational Change Is Possible

Episode Number 66

Topics of Discussion: 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.

Psychotherapist Remembers Naomi Judd and Talks About Treatment Resistant Depression

Dr. James Flowers sheds a light on treatment resistant depression, his memories of Naomi Judd and says she was open about her mental health struggles.

How Comedians use Trauma to Tell Stories with Marlon Wayans

Episode Number 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 gets from therapy, and why acceptance is the ultimate expression of love.

The Best Gifts Come In Poorly Wrapped Packages with Trevor Shevin

Episode Number 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 from a wide variety of serious conditions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, and 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.

The Business of Serving People Through Hospitality & Wellness

Episode Number 63

Topics of Discussion: 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.

Here’s how ABC 13 Chauncy Glover’s functional IQ jumped 21 points

back in September of 2021, ABC13 first reported on a young substance abuse user who recovered, stayed sober, and thrived after brain mapping. Can it help with brain fog and memory loss? ABC 13’s Chauncy Glover underwent brain mapping himself to see how it might help him with the challenges he has dealt with ever since he contracted COVID-19 two years ago and how it might help others. Here’s how it went.

What This Celebrity Mental Health Expert Is Saying About The Oscars Slap

Renowned celebrity psychotherapist, Dr. James Flowers, weighs in on the infamous Oscar slap that everyone is talking about. The mental health expert gives insight on childhood trauma that likely caused Will Smith’s violent reaction and shared helpful tips to tame your triggers.

Becoming a Compassionate Human Being in a Graceless Age

Episode Number 62

Topics of Discussion: 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.

How You Can Boost Your Memory, Focus and Brain Power

From addiction & recovery to peak performance, our clinical approach to health is comprehensive, proactive, integrative, and focused on resolving the root cause of health issues to optimize your life. J. Flowers Health Institute is the only assessment where every client undergoes brain mapping to guide diagnosis and treatment!

Healing Addiction Through A Holistic & Passionate Approach

Episode Number 61

Topics of Discussion: 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.

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Official Biography for Dr. James Flowers

For nearly three decades, Dr. James Flowers has been one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, addiction, and pain recovery. With his broad educational background and extensive experience in evaluating and treating mental health, chronic pain, and co-occurring addiction, he is recognized as an expert.

Dr. Flowers has completed several fellowships in behavioral pain management and has completed clinical rotations at the top healthcare institutions in the country.

He developed mental health, pain, and addiction recovery programs for some of the country’s best-known healthcare and addiction treatment centers. He directed medical and clinical programs integrating evaluation, diagnosis, and healthcare planning with treatment to promote successful recovery.

Dr. Flowers co-founded several well-known, exclusive treatment programs throughout the country, dedicated to his passion – that of designing multidisciplinary mental health and addiction treatment with medical and clinical protocols – to help individuals suffering from mental health, addiction, chronic pain, and other underlying disorders, successfully recover. With a demonstrated commitment to creating positive change in the lives of his clients, he is dedicated to progressive healthcare, human healing, and developing healthcare systems that best serve this population.

Dr. Flowers has been executing the protocol for assessments and evaluations for many years. Still, in founding J. Flowers Health Institute, he has advanced the process to satisfy a great void – to provide truly comprehensive assessment and evaluation for those who need a diagnosis and develop post-evaluation treatment recommendations. Having spent over 28 years in the medical and clinical community, Dr. Flowers is uniquely qualified to assemble some of the finest health care professionals in the world to perform these evaluations and provide treatment.

Over the years, Dr. Flowers’ passion and dedication to his clients, as well as his unique approach, has earned him an exceptional reputation as one of the nation’s premier experts. He is a popular public speaker and lecturer to audiences across the United States and abroad and has led an exceptional and distinguished career.

Dr. Flowers’ latest endeavor is hosting his weekly podcast “Understanding the Human Condition.” 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 an excellent resource for both private individuals and industry professionals.

“Everything is about you. Everything is about your health.” – Dr. James Flowers

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