
Understanding the Human Condition
with Dr. James Flowers
Understanding the Human Condition
with Dr. James Flowers
About Our Podcast
In each episode of “Understanding The Human Condition,” Dr. Flowers and his most-admired mentors, respected colleagues, and VIP guests share valuable insight into underlying health causes, conditions, and issues. These in-depth yet approachable episodes are a great resource for both private individuals and industry professionals.
Our esteemed host, Dr. James Flowers, is one of the most recognized and respected names in the field of chronic pain, mental health, and substance use disorders, both nationally and internationally. Dr. Flowers is the founder of J. Flowers Health Institute located in Houston, Texas.

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Episode 48:
Why Attachment is a Key Factor in your Mental Health
Topics of Discussion: How does attachment affect your mental health? Join celebrity pain and mental health expert Dr. James Flowers, his co-Host Robin French, and VIP guest Arti Patel as they discuss what attachment disorder looks like.
Episode 47:
Increasing the Odds for Long Term Clinical Stability with Arden O’Connor
What happens after you or your loved one receives care? Aftercare is the missing link for treatment. Join celebrity pain and mental health expert Dr. James Flowers, his Co-Host Robin French, and VIP guest Arden O’Connor as they discuss support for you or your loved one post-treatment.
Episode 46:
Making Sense of Suffering: Resilience and the Ripple Effects of Trauma
Topics of Discussion: What is the meaning of suffering? Drawing on decades of research and industry experience, celebrity pain and mental health expert Dr. James Flowers, his lovely Co-Host Robin French, and trauma therapist Dr. Cesar Seveso discuss the ripple effects of trauma.
Episode 45:
Surprising Benefits of IV Drip Therapy
Topics of Discussion: What are the benefits of IV Hydration Therapy Treatment? Celebrity mental health expert and host Dr. Flowers, his lovely Co-Host Robin French, and the co-founder of Bounce Hydration share how drip therapy can improve your health and wellness, and you don’t need to go to a hospital for treatment. Tune in as we talk to James Johnson!
Episode 44:
The Impact of Music on Mental Health
Topics of Discussion: Music touches our lives in many ways. We grieve with music, celebrate with music, and heal through music. But when the pandemic put a halt on live music performances, find out how a program called Musicares, the non-profit arm of the Recording Academy, stepped in to help.
In this episode we speak with one of the most influential women in music, Debbie Carroll, the VP of Health and Human Services for Musicares.
Tune in and learn the psychological benefits of music for various mental health conditions!
Episode 43:
How Horses Help Overcome Mental Health Issues
Topics of Discussion: The benefits of equine therapy for people struggling with addictions and mental illness. Learn several life skills that a horse can teach better than a human through equine therapy with celebrity pain & mental health therapist Dr. James Flowers, co-host Robin French, and VIP guest host Melanie Flint.