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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 options10:08 – How Elements Wilderness Program works14:42 – Dealing with the negativity surrounding outdoor therapy18:51 – Striving for excellence23:40 – The role parents play in Elements Wilderness Program26:53 – Shay thanks John for sharing his story todayTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 options10:08 – How Elements Wilderness Program works14:42 – Dealing with the negativity surrounding outdoor therapy18:51 – Striving for excellence23:40 – The role parents play in Elements Wilderness Program26:53 – Shay thanks John for sharing his story todayTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 interventions07:18 – Servant Leadership08:41 – Dr. Flowers opens up about the passion he has for helping people and how he manifested the life that he wanted14:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Three of this seriesTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 interventions07:18 – Servant Leadership08:41 – Dr. Flowers opens up about the passion he has for helping people and how he manifested the life that he wanted14:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Three of this seriesTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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 -

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 vulnerability07:52 – Tonda speaks to the importance of family in the process of recovery11:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Two of this episode and encourages them to return for Part Three with Tonda, Candy & JeanieTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 vulnerability07:52 – Tonda speaks to the importance of family in the process of recovery11:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Two of this episode and encourages them to return for Part Three with Tonda, Candy & JeanieTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 & 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 & JeanieTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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 any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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 & 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 & JeanieTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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 BellaireTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 BellaireTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 himTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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.

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 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 – Aproteem Choudhury 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 Aproteem for joining the show and for the great work he's doing and lets listeners know where they can connect with himTweetable 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) (Aproteem) “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) (Aproteem) “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) (Aproteem)Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Aproteem'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.

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 foodTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Chef Eric James' LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefericjames/ Chef Eric James' Website – https://www.chefericjames.com/ Chef Eric James' Email – events@chefericjames.comCulinary 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 – https://www.instagram.com/culinarymisfitscp/ 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.

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 foodTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Chef Eric James' LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefericjames/ Chef Eric James' Website – https://www.chefericjames.com/ Chef Eric James' Email – events@chefericjames.comCulinary 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 psychology09:54 – What impressed Farideh the most about J. Flowers Health Institute10:41 – The growth of A.I. and Telemedicine in the aftermath of Covid13:53 – Alternative medicine and the use of saffron16:32 – Other techniques that Farideh uses for therapeutic approaches21:10 – Why it is so difficult to find good mental healthcare in the UK25:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for the incredibly work she continues to do in mental health26:40 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for joining today's show and Farideh leaves listeners with her thoughts on what it means to understand the human conditionTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are...

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 psychology09:54 – What impressed Farideh the most about J. Flowers Health Institute10:41 – The growth of A.I. and Telemedicine in the aftermath of Covid13:53 – Alternative medicine and the use of saffron16:32 – Other techniques that Farideh uses for therapeutic approaches21:10 – Why it is so difficult to find good mental healthcare in the UK25:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for the incredibly work she continues to do in mental health26:40 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for joining today's show and Farideh leaves listeners with her thoughts on what it means to understand the human conditionTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen **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.

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 pandemic05:58 – Eve's struggles with substance abuse and how it impacted her career trajectory09:21 – Growing up in New York City with a very artistic and inventive father13:49 – Eve's Jewish heritage15:58 – How Eve keeps herself healthy while working with families that are torn apart by addiction17:47 – The Teflon Raincoat19:01 – From New York City to Seattle, Washington22:10 – Advice Eve gives to the struggling families she works with23:15 – Dr. Flowers thanks Eve for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with herTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Eve's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-ruff-942b1613b/Eve's Cell Phone – (206)-276-4472**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health...

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 pandemic05:58 – Eve's struggles with substance abuse and how it impacted her career trajectory09:21 – Growing up in New York City with a very artistic and inventive father13:49 – Eve's Jewish heritage15:58 – How Eve keeps herself healthy while working with families that are torn apart by addiction17:47 – The Teflon Raincoat19:01 – From New York City to Seattle, Washington22:10 – Advice Eve gives to the struggling families she works with23:15 – Dr. Flowers thanks Eve for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with herTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Eve's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-ruff-942b1613b/Eve's Cell Phone – (206)-276-4472**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.

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 J. Flowers Health Institute and her personal experience 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. Dr. James Flowers 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 Institute05:05 – From clinician to educational consultant to business development08:32 – Claudia opens up about a recent personal medical complication16:04 – The mental and emotional toll of getting a pacemaker17:58 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for her vulnerability and transparency21:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with J. Flowers Health InstituteTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Claudia's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-schwarz-aa9a22169/**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.

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 J. Flowers Health Institute and her personal experience 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. Dr. James Flowers 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 Institute05:05 – From clinician to educational consultant to business development08:32 – Claudia opens up about a recent personal medical complication16:04 – The mental and emotional toll of getting a pacemaker17:58 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for her vulnerability and transparency21:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with J. Flowers Health InstituteTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Claudia's LinkedIn –

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 thrive06:59 – Dr. Flowers talks about his passion for flying12:12 – Family mapping, explained22:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Lousie for the incredible work she continues to do23:37 – How Dr. Louise manages to take great care of herself29:51 – 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 herTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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=hDf5262P7I8Dr. Louise's Number – (619) 507-1699Look for Dr....

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 thrive06:59 – Dr. Flowers talks about his passion for flying12:12 – Family mapping, explained22:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Lousie for the incredible work she continues to do23:37 – How Dr. Louise manages to take great care of herself29:51 – 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 herTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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=hDf5262P7I8Dr. Louise's Number – (619) 507-1699Look for Dr. Louise's Interview on Katie Couric's Podcast ‘Next Question' – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-question-with-katie-couric/id1134154895Dr. 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=1Addiction 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=1Learn 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**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.

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 medicine06:42 – Some sobering statistics on obesity09:22 – Gastric bypass and lap band surgeries10:15 – The decision to get board-certified in obesity medicine13:45 – New weight loss interventions16:12 – Ozempic and the proper use of Ozempic22:56 – BMI, explained25:59 – How age and sex impact weight loss28:04 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Stevens for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they canconnect with himTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Dr. Jon's Website – https://jonstevensmd.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...

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 medicine06:42 – Some sobering statistics on obesity09:22 – Gastric bypass and lap band surgeries10:15 – The decision to get board-certified in obesity medicine13:45 – New weight loss interventions16:12 – Ozempic and the proper use of Ozempic22:56 – BMI, explained25:59 – How age and sex impact weight loss28:04 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Stevens for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they canconnect with himTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Dr. Jon's Website – https://jonstevensmd.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.

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 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 enforcement04:54 – The services Mel and Harry offer at BreatheFit07:48 – The connection between the mind and the body11:41 – Proper breathing and Qigong13:34 – Mel and Harry reflect on a few cases they've worked on recently24:21 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harry & Mel for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them and learn more about BreatheFitTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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**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.

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 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 enforcement04:54 – The services Mel and Harry offer at BreatheFit07:48 – The connection between the mind and the body11:41 – Proper breathing and Qigong13:34 – Mel and Harry reflect on a few cases they've worked on recently24:21 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harry & Mel for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them and learn more about BreatheFitTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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**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.

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 Resolutions10:58 – Moe provides his thoughts on nutrition and dieting during the New Year15:04 – Advice Dr. Clay & Moe would give to those looking to lose 10-15 pounds17:56 – Dr. Clay and Moe share their approaches to addressing low-back pain and other chronic pain22:06 – Differentiating between pain and soreness while working out25:25 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Clay Ardoin & Moe Schlachter for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with themTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Dr. Clay's LinkedIn –

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 Resolutions10:58 – Moe provides his thoughts on nutrition and dieting during the New Year15:04 – Advice Dr. Clay & Moe would give to those looking to lose 10-15 pounds17:56 – Dr. Clay and Moe share their approaches to addressing low-back pain and other chronic pain22:06 – Differentiating between pain and soreness while working out25:25 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Clay Ardoin & Moe Schlachter for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can connect with themTweetable 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) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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) 489-8182Moe's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/moe-schlachter/Moe's Email – info@houstonfamilynutrition.comHouston Family Nutrition – https://houstonfamilynutrition.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.

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 specialist12:45 – What inspired Dr. Galati to become a physician21:23 – From Brooklyn to Houston and operating in the leading edge of liver transplant medicine24:37 – Dr. Galati talks about his book, Eating Yourself Sick28:22 – Final words of wisdom from Dr. Galati34:42 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Galati for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Liver Specialists of TexasTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Dr. Joseph Galati's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoegalati/Dr. Galati's Website – https://drjoegalati.com/Dr. Galati's Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/drjoegalati/Dr. Galati's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjoegalati/Dr. Galati's YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/TexasLiverdotcomDr. Galati's Twitter – https://twitter.com/drjoegalatiDr. Galati's Book – https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914XTexas Medical Center – https://www.tmc.edu/Liver Specialists of Texas – https://www.texasliver.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.

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...

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 Director05:16 – The origin story of Miriam's House08:32 – Brenda shares a particular success story she's proud of during her time at Miriam's House13:07 – The financial needs of Miriam's House and how listeners can help support the inspiring work they do17:51 – Brenda reflects on recently becoming a mother18:35 – Polo in the Palisades22:54 – How can listeners donate to Miriam's House24:45 – Dr. Flowers thanks Brenda for joining today's show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Miriam's House and donateTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Brenda's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendavaliente/Miriam's House – https://www.miriamshousela.org/Miriam's House Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/miriams.house/Miriam's House Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Miriams-House/100005313528397/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 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.

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 alliance09:34 – The importance of trust13:21 – A passive-aggressive upbringing16:57 – How Dr. Harvey and Daniel's relationship has evolved over the years19:05 – What inspired Dr. Harvey to pursue psychiatry23:17 – What was different about Dr. Harvey's relationship with Daniel29:24 – Why nothing is impossible33:59 – What the future holds for Daniel35:23 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Rosenstock and Daniel for joining today's show and ends with some words on Comprehensive Diagnostic EvaluationsTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Daniel's Book – 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.

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.

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 App04:50 – Defining the mother-daughter relationship and what inspired Lacey to launch Passport Journeys07:38 – Lacey speaks to how the pandemic influenced teletherapy for her and her business09:56 – Lacey opens up and shares a nearly unbelievable story about the relationship she had with her mother15:53 – Lacey's experience growing up in a homogenized white neighborhood in Texas18:59 – The future of Passport Journeys20:33 – Where Lacey sees herself in five years21:25 – 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 JourneysTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Lacey's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-tezino-pmp-/Lacey's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/lacey.tezino/?hl=enPassport Journeys – https://www.passportjourneysapp.com/Passport Journeys Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/passportjourneysapp/Passport Journeys Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/passportjourneys/?hl=enPassport Journeys LinkedIn – 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 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.

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 Butts02:36 – Robbin Mooney shares her background and what inspired her to enter into the field of recovery and mental health05:25 – Michael Beard speaks to his training as an interventionist and his uncanny ability to instill calm in people and patients08:27 – Dr. Melanie Somerville reflects on her passion for mental healthcare11:02 – Chief Experience Officer Shay Butts recalls how she met Dr. Flowers16:36 – The ‘traditional' approach to mental health and addiction vs. the JFlowers approach19:28 – Dr. Flowers highlights the critical role diversity plays in Houston and at JFlowers Health Institute20:13 – Long-term Covid complications and how JFlowers Health Institute has reacted22:01 – Dr. Melanie talks about what goes into creating a clear diagnosis23:26 – Michael speaks to the familial culture that has been fostered at JFlowers Health Institute26:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Robbin, Michael, Dr. Melanie and Shay for joining today's showTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Robbin Mooney's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbin-mooney-03865177/Dr. Melanie Somerville's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-somerville-phd-lpc-s-31b6b016/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.

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 sleep03:20 – Sleep disturbance, melatonin, and tryptophan08:11 – Why it's difficult to pinpoint or zero in on one food or nutrient to improve sleep09:31 – Sleep and nutrition in adolescence10:51 – Separating food from sleep and a healthy cutoff time for caffeine13:30 – Foods to avoid and foods that help with inflammation issues14:44 – How to recognize disordered eating16:22 – Advice for new parents looking to improve their sleep17:35 – Sleep debt and catching up on sleep18:39 – Recommendations for balancing sleep, nutrition and mental health21:19 – Dr. Flowers thanks Moe for joining today's show to share his expertise and let's listeners know where they can connect with himTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Moe's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/moe-schlachter/Moe's Email – info@houstonfamilynutrition.comHouston Family Nutrition – https://houstonfamilynutrition.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.

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 family12:57 – Compassion fatigue explained18:39 – Shay opens up about her own experience acting as a caregiver in her family20:41 – Advice on caring for yourself as a caregiver27:14 – The value of speaking to a therapist and other practical self-care acts you can do34:13 – Shay thanks Dr. Frank for sharing his storyTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen **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.

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) **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.

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 others08:01 – Transitioning from professor to interventionist14:43 – Dr. Louise takes the audience through her typical intervention process at All About Interventions20:38 – Dealing with the complexities of family relationships25:53 – Family Mapping and Dr. Louise's latest book, Addiction in the Family30:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Louise for joining the show and for the inspiring work she continues to doTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen 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=hDf5262P7I8Dr. Louise's Number – (619) 507-1699Look for Dr. Louise's Interview on Katie Couric's Podcast ‘Next Question' – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-question-with-katie-couric/id1134154895Dr. 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=1Addiction 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=1Learn 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/**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.

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 Oscars06:30 – How trauma shapes comedy08:57 – Marlon shares the experience of his daughter coming out to him and his family13:01 – Marlon discusses some of his upcoming projects and discusses why therapy has been so important in his life15:53 – Dr. Flowers thanks Marlon for joining the show and for the great work he continues to doTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Marlon's IMDB Page – https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005541/Marlon's Website – 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.

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.

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 Services09:43 – Building authentic relationships10:42 – Trevor speaks to his passion for helping others and the work he's doing at The Dogaholix & The United Intervention Services14:22 – Describing the process of an intervention20:09 – Why the best gifts come in poorly wrapped packages22:46 – Dr. Flowers thanks Trevor for his vulnerability and his time and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Sterling Recovery ServicesTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Trevor's Cell Number –(917) 653-3899Trevor's Email – trevor@sterlingrecovery.comTrevor's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorshevin/Sterling Recovery Services Website – https://www.sterlingrecovery.com/Sterling Recovery Services Phone Number – (800) 807-8213Link to Dogaholix – https://dogaholix.org/board-members/Link to The NCADD – http://www.ncaddwestchester.org/Link to the Williamsburg House – https://williamsburghousenyc.com/Link to The United Intervention Services – 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.

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.

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 and07:20 – How John has trained his team to provide impeccable customer service09:07 – Working through the struggles of a global pandemic11:43 – The rich history of The Manor House and current renovations17:28 – Robin shares her own experiences visiting The Houstonian21:31 – John speaks to the beauty and uniqueness of the centerpiece of The Houstonian, the oak tree24:03 – Upcoming events that John is incredibly excited about29:57 – Dr. Flowers issues two inquiries about The Houstonian31:13 – Dr. Flowers thanks John for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about The HoustonianTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen John's Email – jdurie@redstonegroup.comJohn's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jpdurie/John's Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068475497816John's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-durie-7a53a727/Link to The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa – 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.

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.

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 recovery11:48 – Harold reflects on his own recovery and a career transition he recently underwent16:12 – Jimmy speaks to the power of being an organ donor18:37 – Struggles Jimmy had to overcome throughout his journey21:51 – The magic in Harold and Jimmy's friendship23:21 – Advice Harold and Jimmy would give to those looking to enter into the recovery industry26:02 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harold and Jimmy for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn moreTweetable 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/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Harold's Email - harold.owens@icloud.comHarold's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harold-owens-b7514b12/Jimmy's LinkedIn - 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.