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 69:
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 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.
Episode 67:
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 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, how it affects caregivers – professional and family members – and what caregivers can do to take good care of themselves.
Episode 66:
Invitational Change Is Possible
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.
Episode 65:
How Comedians use Trauma to Tell Stories with Marlon Wayans
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.
Episode 64:
The Best Gifts Come In Poorly Wrapped Packages with Trevor Shevin
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.
