
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 36:
Passionate About Serving Others
Topics of Discussion: Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Tina Milanesi from the Houstonian Resort and Spa discuss the incredible partnership between the J. Flowers Health Institute and the Houstonian Resort. Tina shares details of the amazing culture of the Houstonian and how the positivity in the workplace at the Houstonian is so contagious!
Episode 35:
Personalized Patient Care with Anu Davis, MD
Topics of Discussion: Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Dr. Anu Davis from the River Oaks Doctor’s Group in Houston discuss thyroid disease, chronic illness, and personalized patient care.
Episode 34:
Collaboration with Healthcare Providers to End the HIV Epidemic
Topics of Discussion: Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, John Huckaby, discuss how HIV prevention and care has changed since John first joined the AIDS Foundation of Houston as well as the national plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
Episode 33:
Eating Disorders: Strategies for Best Outcomes
Topics of Discussion: Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Kristin Agar discuss Kristin’s expertise/practice specialties which include: illness, grief, loss, alcohol, drug and eating disorders with her offering of individual, group and family psychotherapy. Kristin discusses how she tailors each of her interventions to the needs of each family. Kristin shares how she is often assisted during interventions and therapy sessions by her buddy and co-therapist, Jet, an English Setter who provides a calm and supportive presence to those with whom she works..
Episode 32:
Purpose, Passion and Making A Difference
Topics of Discussion: Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Ruth Ann Rigby discuss finding your purpose and passion as well as Ruth Ann’s upcoming projects. Ruth Ann shares her personal journey with recovery and how she has chosen to make it her life mission to give back.
Episode 31:
The Paradox of Co-Dependency and Mental Health
Topics of Discussion: Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest, Adam Swanson, discuss co-dependency in mental health and families, setting strong boundaries with family for helping navigate to end the repeated patterns, the process of healing from trauma and what barriers often get in the way.