MY ANSWER:

Wellness is more than a physical condition, and so much more than just the absence of illness or disease.

WELLNESS IS A STATE OF BEING.

I think about it as the body-mind (because body and mind are reciprocally linked) being in alignment with your behavior and habits.

And if you are truly committed to that state of being, then you will establish a daily, weekly, or monthly practice of those behaviors.

And, if you strive to be disciplined and consistent with that practice, it can contribute to your quality of life. It can help sustain mental health and physical vitality and ultimately, I believe that this mental and physical practice will promote longevity.

Today, John joins the show to discuss ‘non-traditional’ therapies and how the outdoors can be such a great benefit to everyone.

Key Takeaways

01:03 – Shay Butts welcomes John Karren to the show to discuss wilderness therapy and other ‘non- traditional’ therapy options

10:08 – How Elements Wilderness Program works

14:42 – Dealing with the negativity surrounding outdoor therapy

18:51 – Striving for excellence

23:40 – The role parents play in Elements Wilderness Program

26:53 – Shay thanks John for sharing his story today

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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Key Takeaways

00:02 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about interventions

07:18 – Servant Leadership

08:41 – Dr. Flowers opens up about the passion he has for helping people and how he manifested the life that he wanted

14:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Three of this series

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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

Book Mentioned: 

When Enough Is Enough – ThriftBooks

**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 is their opinion and is 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.

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Key Takeaways

01:31 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about intimacy and vulnerability

07:52 – Tonda speaks to the importance of family in the process of recovery

11:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Two of this episode and encourages them to return for Part Three with Tonda, Candy & Jeanie

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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 is their opinion and is 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.

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Today, Tonda, Candy, and 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 Takeaways

04:21 – 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 & Jeanie

Resources Mentioned

J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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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 Takeaways

01:23 – 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 Bellaire

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

Subscribe 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:22 – 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 him

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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 is their opinion and is 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:23 – 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 food

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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Chef Eric James’ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefericjames

Chef Eric James’ Website – https://www.chefericjames.com

Chef Eric James’ Email – events@chefericjames.com

Culinary 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:25 – Farideh Banafshei joins the show to discuss everything from the recent coronation of King Charles III to her journey to psychology

09:54 – What impressed Farideh the most about J. Flowers Health Institute

10:41 – The growth of A.I. and Telemedicine in the aftermath of Covid

13:53 – Alternative medicine and the use of saffron

16:32 – Other techniques that Farideh uses for therapeutic approaches

21:10 – Why it is so difficult to find good mental healthcare in the UK

25:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for the incredible work she continues to do in mental health

26:40 – Dr. Flowers thanks Farideh for joining today’s show and Farideh leaves listeners with her thoughts on what it means to understand the human condition

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

Subscribe 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 is their opinion and is 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:22 – Eve Ruff joins the show to discuss the work she does as a ‘family systems’ consultant and what she observed throughout the global Covid pandemic

05:58 – Eve’s struggles with substance abuse and how it impacted her career trajectory

09:21 – Growing up in New York City with a very artistic and inventive father

13:49 – Eve’s Jewish heritage

15:58 – How Eve keeps herself healthy while working with families that are torn apart by addiction

17:47 – The Teflon Raincoat

19:01 – From New York City to Seattle, Washington

22:10 – Advice Eve gives to the struggling families she works with

23:15 – Dr. Flowers thanks Eve for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with her

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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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 Takeaways

01:22 – 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 Institute

05:05 – From clinician to educational consultant to business development

08:32 – Claudia opens up about a recent personal medical complication

16:04 – The mental and emotional toll of getting a pacemaker

17:58 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for her vulnerability and transparency

21:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Claudia for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with J. Flowers Health Institute

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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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 Takeaways

01:24 – Dr. Louise Stanger joins the show to discuss her goal of helping individuals and families thrive

06:59 – Dr. Flowers talks about his passion for flying

12:12 – Family mapping, explained

22:18 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Lousie for the incredible work she continues to do

23:37 – How Dr. Louise manages to take great care of herself

29:51 – 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 her

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

Subscribe 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=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

Dr. Louise’s Books:

Falling Up – https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Up-Renewal-Louise-Stanger

Addiction In The Family – https://www.amazon.com/Addiction-Family-Families-Navigate-Challenges

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 Takeaways

01:18 – 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 medicine

06:42 – Some sobering statistics on obesity

09:22 – Gastric bypass and lap band surgeries

10:15 – The decision to get board-certified in obesity medicine

13:45 – New weight loss interventions

16:12 – Ozempic and the proper use of Ozempic

22:56 – BMI, explained

25:59 – How age and sex impact weight loss

28:04 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Stevens for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they canconnect with him

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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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 Takeaways

01:39 – Mel Arenas speaks to his experience as a respiratory therapist and Harry Stafford shares his experience working in law enforcement

04:54 – The services Mel and Harry offer at BreatheFit

07:48 – The connection between the mind and the body

11:41 – Proper breathing and Qigong

13:34 – Mel and Harry reflect on a few cases they’ve worked on recently

24:21 – Dr. Flowers thanks Harry & Mel for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them and learn more about BreatheFit

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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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 Takeaways

01:31 – Dr. Clay Ardoin & Moe Schlachter join the show to share motivational techniques to maintain New Year’s Resolutions

10:58 – Moe provides his thoughts on nutrition and dieting during the New Year

15:04 – Advice Dr. Clay & Moe would give to those looking to lose 10-15 pounds

17:56 – Dr. Clay and Moe share their approaches to addressing low-back pain and other chronic pain

22:06 – Differentiating between pain and soreness while working out

25:25 – Dr. Flowers thanks Dr. Clay Ardoin & Moe Schlachter for joining today’s show and lets listeners know where they can connect with them

Tweetable 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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) 489-8182

Moe’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/moe-schlachter

Moe’s Email – info@houstonfamilynutrition.com

Houston 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 intend

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 Takeaways

01:40 – 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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/TexasLiverdotcom

Dr. Galati’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/drjoegalati

Dr. Galati’s Book – https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Yourself-Sick-Obesity-Diabetes/dp/159932914X

Texas 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:39 – 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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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.

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Today, they both join Dr. James 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 Takeaways

01:28 – 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

Resources Mentioned

J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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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 is their opinion and is 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:24 – Lacey discusses how Passport Journeys is redefining mother-daughter relationships through its app

04:50 – The inspiration behind Passport Journeys and the unique aspects of mother-daughter dynamics

07:38 – How the pandemic accelerated the adoption of teletherapy for Lacey and her business

09:56 – A heartfelt story about Lacey’s relationship with her mother

15:53 – Growing up in a predominantly white neighborhood in Texas and its impact on Lacey’s journey

18:59 – The future vision for Passport Journeys

20:33 – Where Lacey sees herself and her business in five years

21:25 – Dr. Flowers wraps up the episode with gratitude and shares how listeners can connect with Lacey and learn more about Passport Journeys

Connect with Lacey & Passport Journeys

Lacey’s LinkedIn

Lacey’s Instagram

Passport Journeys Website

Passport Journeys Facebook

Passport Journeys Instagram

Passport Journeys LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned

J. Flowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

J. Flowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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**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 is their opinion and is 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.

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Key Takeaways

01:30 – Dr. Flowers introduces the Leadership Team: Robbin Mooney, Michael Beard, Dr. Melanie Somerville, and Shay Butts

02:36 – Robbin Mooney shares her journey into recovery and mental health care

05:25 – Michael Beard discusses his background as an interventionist and his calming influence on patients

08:27 – Dr. Melanie Somerville reflects on her passion for mental healthcare

11:02 – Chief Experience Officer Shay Butts talks about how she joined the team

16:36 – Comparing traditional approaches to mental health with the J. Flowers method

19:28 – The role of diversity at J. Flowers Health Institute and across Houston

20:13 – Addressing long-term COVID complications at J. Flowers Health Institute

22:01 – Dr. Melanie explains what goes into creating a clear diagnosis

23:26 – Michael speaks to the familial culture fostered at J. Flowers Health Institute

26:18 – Dr. Flowers wraps up by thanking Robbin, Michael, Dr. Melanie, and Shay for joining

LinkedIn Profiles

Robbin Mooney

Dr. Melanie Somerville

Shay Butts

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

Subscribe 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 is their opinion and is 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:25 – 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

Subscribe 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.com

Houston 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:27 – 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

Subscribe 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.

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Key Takeaways

01:24 – 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

Subscribe 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=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

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

Addiction 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=1

Learn 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.

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Key Takeaways:

01:15 – 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

06:31 – 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 Mentioned:

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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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 is of their opinion and is 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.

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Key Takeaways:

04:00 – 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. I try to join nonprofit boards where I can and help less fortunate people. 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 Mentioned:

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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Trevor’s Cell Number –(917) 653-3899

Trevor’s Email – trevor@sterlingrecovery.com

Trevor’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevorshevin/

Sterling Recovery Services Website – https://www.sterlingrecovery.com/

Sterling Recovery Services Phone Number – (800) 807-8213

Link 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 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.

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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 Takeaways

01:15 – 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 Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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John’s Email – jdurie@redstonegroup.com

John’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jpdurie/

John’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068475497816

John’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.

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Key Takeaways

01:28 - Harold Owens and Jimmy Mooney join the show to share their unique friendship and the amazing gifts they received through recovery

11:48 - Harold reflects on his own recovery and a career transition he recently underwent

16:12 - Jimmy speaks to the power of being an organ donor

18:37 - Struggles Jimmy had to overcome throughout his journey

21:51 - The magic in Harold and Jimmy’s friendship

23:21 - Advice Harold and Jimmy would give to those looking to enter into the recovery industry

26:02 - Dr. Flowers thanks Harold and Jimmy for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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Harold’s Email - harold.owens@icloud.com

Harold’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.

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Neely Lyons’ work includes serving as an Executive at the highest levels in all three branches of State government, including when she made history at the age of twenty-five to become the youngest ever elected Mississippi State Senator. Her Senate policy initiatives focused on the convergence of public health and public safety issues, such as drug control, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, and child protection services policies. While achieving professional success, Neely’s family was touched by addiction and mental health issues as well. Her unique 360 degree perspective, political life, professional engagement, and personal experiences complements the collective depth of Clere Consulting’s team, which she joined Clere in 2018.

Today, Neely and Doug speak to how the world of addiction has impacted them and the inspirational work they are doing at Clere Consulting. Neely touches on how she collaborates with families and the specific processes utilized to ensure their loved ones get better. Doug expounds on his belief that systemic recovery comes from a multi-pronged approach that includes healing the mind, body and spirit. Finally, Neely and Doug reflect on the highlights and low points of their careers and speak to why passion is a critical component of their success.

Key Takeaways

01:25 – Neely and Doug Lyons speak to how they got involved in the world of addiction and the inspiring work they’re doing at Clere Consulting

09:02 – Doug breaks down the specific process they utilize at Clere Consulting

11:22 – Neely speaks to how she works with families at Clere

13:46 – The power of collaboration

14:32 – Doug explains why systemic recovery requires a multi-pronged approach of healing the mind, body, and spirit

19:18 – Neely speaks to her involvement in the oversight of Sober Living Homes and what families should look for in Sober Living Homes

22:54 – Neely and Doug reflect on the highest and lowest points of their careers

30:32 – Dr. Flowers thanks Neely and Doug for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Clere Consulting

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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Doug’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lyons-078b96b/

Doug’s Contact Info – dlyons@clereconsulting.com 503-490-2273

Neely’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/neely-carlton-lyons-jd-a411259b/

Neely’s Contact Info – 601-720-8734

Clere Consulting LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/clere-consulting/

Clere Consulting Website – https://clereconsulting.com/

Clere Consulting Contact – 866-384-8847

**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.

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Today, John opens up to his dear friend Dr. Flowers about the loss of his father, his battle with drugs and alcohol, and how his personal recovery led him to find his true calling as a Sober Companion and Interventionist in the film and recovery industry, where he can help those who feel unable to share their pain because of their public image. John speaks to the criteria he looks for in a good Sober Companion and the work he and Judy Crane are doing at The Guest House.

Key Takeaways

01:22 – John West shares how his life has changed and his shifted perspective since becoming a father last October

04:24 – John speaks to the incredible work he’s doing at Sober Companions

06:58 – The criteria for a good Companion

12:20 – The Guest House Ocala

17:09 – John opens up about the loss of his father

21:35 – John’s daily routine that sets him up for success

24:10 – Dr. Flowers thanks John for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with him

Tweetable Quotes

“I think one of the loneliest places to be is to be suffering in pain and not have somebody who understands.” (04:39)

“At the heart of [The Guest House], what I wanted was, sort of selfishly, if I relapsed where would I go?” (15:13)

“I think that abandonment or loss at a young age - like a father and son - felt like there was a crack in the universe and only other people who had lost a parent would understand. I tried to live up to him and followed into film, which was great. But then I found my own path and I know now that this is what I’m supposed to be doing. And it still is connected to film.” (19:35)

“It’s wonderful to see somebody that’s at the top of their game in living excellence. And seeing that it is so inspiring.” (24:53)

Resources Mentioned

John West’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-west-11377187 

Sober Companions Website – https://www.sobercompanions.com/ 

The Guest House Contact Number – (352) 812-2780 

The Guest House Toll Free Number – (855) 483-7800

The Guest House Website – https://www.theguesthouseocala.com/staff_member/john-west/

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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Key Takeaways

01:12 – Phillip Lawrence shares what he learned from his inward journey to sobriety and accepting the truth

08:49 – Philip opens up about his divorce

11:37 – Advice Philip would give to artists that are struggling with addiction

15:09 – Philip reflects on his experience being an African American in recovery and helping others in the African American community with recovery

19:22 – The Artists in Recovery event that Philip performed at

21:47 – Philip talks about the new TV show he will be hosting, Come Dance With Me

24:10 – The highest and lowest points of Philip’s professional career

29:59 – Parting words of advice from Philip

32:09 – Dr. Flowers and Robin thank Philip for joining the show and let listeners know where they can follow him

Tweetable Quotes

“I think early on I began to use music as my identity. I began to think that that was who I was. And, as I look back on that now, I realize that A, that’s not who I am, it’s just what I do. And B, there is a false sense of validation as a performer and, in performing from such a young age, I became not only addicted to that but conditioned that, wherever I go, I’m gonna be applauded for it.” (05:42)

“I think the biggest thing for me in life in general is just my awareness of the moment. My being present; my being where my feet are. And so, there’s a level of appreciation and gratitude that comes with, ‘Oh my goodness, look at what I get to do. Look at where I am. Look at the beautiful life that God has gifted me with.’” (14:27)

“I realized that I had misdefined success. I was not successful. I thought I was. Success cannot be appreciated if you can’t enjoy it. You can’t call it success if that’s what’s happening.” (26:35)

“Don’t be afraid to ask for help. That was a big one for me. I didn’t know how. Help is a phone call away. Check in with each other. Reach out to people that maybe you haven’t spoken to in a while. We all need confirmation that everything’s gonna be ok, despite what we’re going through. Reach out and lift someone up.” (30:11)

Resources Mentioned

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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Philip’s Website – https://www.cmntyculture.com

CMNTY Culture Twitter – https://twitter.com/CMNTYCulture

Mackenzie opens up with incredible vulnerability about her relationship with her father and the trauma and abuse she suffered. She talks about forgiveness, self-care, and the amazing work she’s doing at Breathe Life Healing Centers. Mackenzie shares her deep love for animals and her own understanding of the human condition.

Key Takeaways:

01:47 – Mackenzie Phillips shares her experience with hyperalgesia and her journey to long-term recovery 

12:22 – Mackenzie talks about her background as an actress and what led her to Breathe Life Healing Centers 

20:05 – Working with and learning from the master, Kathleen Murphy 

22:21 – Mackenzie opens up about her experience with generational trauma and her relationship with her father 

28:32 – Orange is the New Black and other projects Mackenzie has on the horizon 

31:07 – Jason, Robin, and Mackenzie share their love of dogs 

32:36 – What Mackenzie does for self-care 

34:29 – Mackenzie shares her understanding of the human condition 

35:34 – Jason and Robin thank Mackenzie for joining the show and let listeners know where to follow her

Resources Mentioned:

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/ 

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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Link to Breathe Life Healing Centers Website – https://breathelifehealingcenters.com/  

Mackenzie’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/MackPhillips  

Mackenzie’s Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mackphillips/  

Mackenzie’s Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100050576825643  

Mackenzie’s Books

• High On Arrival
• Hopeful Healing

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Today, Leigh takes Dr. Flowers and Robin through his illustrious career, touching on some of the peaks and valleys as well as what has kept him motivated throughout the years. They discuss the art of active listening, the concept of winning with integrity, and the importance of having a plan and sticking to it consistently. Leigh opens up about his struggles with addiction as well as the work he’s done to help other athletes suffering from addictions of their own. Finally, Leigh speaks to a crisis of conscience he experienced mid-way through his career and what he did to ensure his work aligned with his values.

Key Takeaways:

02:09 – Leigh Steinberg shares his connection to the film, Jerry Maguire

04:53 – Robin shares a quick rundown of Leigh’s accomplishments

06:14 – Leigh expounds on the topics of his two books, Winning with Integrity and The Agent

09:08 – The art of active listening

11:57 – Core values and lessons Leigh learned from his father

14:34 – The highest and lowest points of Leigh’s professional career

16:32 – The secret to Leigh’s successful sobriety

17:34 – Leigh’s work in Traumatic Brain Injury and brain health

20:39 – Leigh speaks to his struggles with addiction and how he helps athletes suffering from addiction

24:34 – Leigh shares his daily habits and routines

26:54 – Leigh discusses his experience with Stem Cell implants

28:58 – Advice Leigh would give to young men and women looking to pursue a career in sports agentry or other sports-related professionals

32:20 – Leigh weighs in on the incredible success of Nick Saban

32:53 – Dr. Flowers and Robin thank Leigh for joining the show and let listeners know where to follow him

Resources Mentioned:

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618

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Leigh’s Website: https://steinbergsports.com/en

Leigh’s Books:

• The Agent
• Winning with Integrity

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Key Takeaway:

00:51 - Why Does Increasing the Odds for Long-Term Clinical Stability Need More Attention?

02:53 - The Importance of Care in Post-Treatment

11:37 - The Success of O’Connor Professional Group

17:31 - The Challenges Wealthy Families Faced in Treating Addiction

27:00 - Eating Disorder

29:11 - The Importance of Companion Services

31:25 - The Power of Support

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Guest Social Media Handles:

• Instagram: @drbradreedy, @evoketherapy, @evoketherapyintensives
• Facebook: Evoke Therapy Programs, Evoke Therapy Intensives
• Twitter/X: @evoketherapy, @drbradreedy

JFHI Social Media Handles:

• Facebook: facebook.com/jflowershealth
• Instagram: instagram.com/jflowershealth/
• Twitter: twitter.com/JFlowersHealth
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/jflowershealth/

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Guest Social Media Handles: 

Website: All About Interventions

Facebook: Louise Stanger 

Facebook: Allaboutinterventions 

Instagram: drlouisestanger 

JFHI Social Media Handles:

Facebook: J. Flowers Health Institute 

Instagram: jflowershealth

Twitter/X: J. Flowers Health Institute 

LinkedIn: J. Flowers Health Institute

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Facebook: Arise Network

Instagram: Arise-Network

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1599313/admin/

LinkedIn Personal: Judith Landau

Twitter: Arise Network

Twitter Personal: @jlandauARISE JFHI

Social Media Handles: J. Flowers Health Institute Facebook, J. Flowers Health Institute Instagram, J. Flowers Health Institute Twitter, J. Flowers Health Institute LinkdIn

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Guest Social Media Handles: 

Instagram: Motherhood Center

Facebook: Motherhood Center

LinkedIn: Gabriela Gerhart

JFHI Social Media Handles: 

Facebook: J. Flowers Health Institute

Instagram: J. Flowers Health Institute

Twitter:  J. Flowers Health Institute

LinkedIn: J. Flowers Health Institute

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Key Takeaways:

04:19 - Shelby shares her family’s secret to being happy and thriving in life

07:05 - Shelby talks about one of her greatest mentors

10:22 - Being raised by an athletic stepdad

12:10 - Shelby’s biggest humbling experience in surfing

15:29 - Dealing with and overcoming depression

18:46 - Teaching a podcast class

23:53 - Coming up with the idea for her new podcast

27:53 - Advice for a successful relationship

30:29 - Shelby’s travel bucket list

Resources Mentioned:

JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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Shelby’s Social Media Handles:

Instagram: @ShelbyStanger 

LinkedIn: @ShelbyStanger

Facebook: @ShelbyStangerProductions 

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Key Takeaways:

• 04:08 – Why Johnny thinks everyone should work in the restaurant business
• 08:19 – Johnny shares his experience at Sam Houston
• 10:31 – Why the best teachers are the ones who don’t preach but set an example
• 13:51 – Johnny talks about the influence of his grandparents
• 17:05 – Johnny shares the secret sauce for keeping staff
• 22:49 – How Johnny managed to keep his business afloat during COVID
• 26:43 – Johnny’s charity work
• 31:02 – Advice to listeners facing personal challenges

Resources Mentioned:

• JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com
• JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 715-1618)
• Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen
• Johnny’s Website: https://carrabbafamily.com
• Johnny’s Book: With Gratitude, Johnny Carrabba Celebrating 30 Years of Recipes, Stories and Family
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To learn more about J. Flowers Health Institute, please visit https://jflowershealth.com/.

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Learn more about Dr. Louise Stanger at http://louisestanger.me/.

Learn more about J. Flowers Health Institute at jflowershealth.com/.

Learn more about Manny’s specialized treatment facility at https://lafuentehollywood.com.

Learn more about J. Flowers Health Institute at https://jflowershealth.com.

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Our esteemed host, Dr. James Flowers, is one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, mental health, and substance use disorders, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Flowers is the founder of J. Flowers Health Institute located in Houston, Texas.

For more information about J. Flowers Health Institute and its concierge services, go to jflowershealth.com or dial 713.783.6655 and be sure to mention this podcast.

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