
Understanding the Human Condition
with Dr. James Flowers
Understanding the Human Condition
with Dr. James Flowers
About Our Podcast
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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Episode 44:
The Impact of Music on Mental Health
Topics of Discussion: 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!
Episode 43:
How Horses Help Overcome Mental Health Issues
Topics of Discussion: 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.
Episode 42:
How to Parent a Child with a Mental Illness and Prevent Parent Burnout
Topics of Discussion: 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.
Episode 41:
How to Practice Mindful Meditation with Dr. Melanie Somerville
Topics of Discussion: 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.
Episode 40:
Trauma and How it Manifests in the Body
Topics of Discussion: If you or someone you know is dealing with PTSD, pain, or trauma, this podcast is one you don’t want to miss! Celebrity mental health expert and host, Dr. James Flowers, his lovely co-host Robin French, and our dynamic Integrative Wellness director Dr. Melanie Somerville discuss trauma and how it manifests in the body. We’ll also be diving into Lady Gaga’s heartbreaking revelation of being raped and impregnated at 19 that led to a “total psychotic break.”
Episode 39:
Rehumanizing Psychiatric Care: The Profound Power of Pathologization with Dr. Hoss Ellenhorn
Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French, and VIP Guest Dr. Ross Ellenhorn discuss Dr. Ellenhorn’s work helping people recover from the traumas caused by psychiatric treatment and the application of psychiatric diagnoses. Dr. Ellenhorn shares details regarding his new passion/project – a new Psychedelic-based center.