From Fear To Action: Understanding The Intervention Process With Marc Kantor

Understanding The Human Condition | Marc Kantor | Intervention

Interventions aim to impact the human condition by helping individuals see themselves as they truly are, rather than through the distorted lens of addiction or untreated mental illness. This process is challenging because their brains have been hardwired by years of substance abuse or mental health issues. Essentially, Marc Kantor is asking people to make … Read more

Understanding And Destigmatizing Substance Use Disorder With Dr. Vaughn Bryant [Episode 02]

Understanding The Human Condition | Dr. Vaughn Bryant | Substance Use Disorder

  Dr. Vaughn Bryant has been a mental healthcare provider, trainer and educator for over 30 years. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of the full spectrum of psychological, behavioral and relational problems to the J. Flowers Health Institute. Dr. Bryant has a very particular set of skills … Read more

Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin – Part One – Spirituality & Family: From The Bridge Of Reason To The Shore Of Faith [Episode 84]

Understanding The Human Condition | Spirituality

  In Part One of a very special three-part series, Dr. James Flowers welcomes to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin. Today, Tonda, Candy, 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 … Read more

Philip Lawrence – Making Music, Finding Peace And Joy Through Sobriety [Episode 59]

Understanding The Human Condition | Philip Lawrence | Sobriety

  Philip Lawrence is a songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur best known for his work with the songwriting and production team, The Smeezingtons, alongside Bruno Mars. Philip has won an impressive eight Grammy Awards for his work in the music industry. At the height of his success, and dealing with the challenges of superstardom as … Read more

What Your Death From Drugs Leaves Behind With Florencia Lozano, Charlene Giannetti, And Sarah T. Schwab [Episode 50]

Understanding The Human Condition | Florencia Lozano, Charlene Giannetti, And Sarah T. Schwab | Death From Drugs

Death from drugs is a devastating reality for many families. To shed light on this issue, we’re joined by our VIP guests Florencia Lozano, Charlene Giannetti, and Sarah T. Schwab. Today, we’re talking about the opioid crisis and speaking with the creators and lead actress of an independent film called “Life After You.” Inspired by a … Read more

Increasing The Odds For Long Term Clinical Stability – Episode 47

Understanding The Human Condition | Arden O’Connor | Long Term Clinical Stability

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. Key Takeaway: 00:51 – Why Does Increasing the … Read more

The Impact Of Music On Mental Health With Debbie Carroll [Episode 44]

Understanding The Human Condition | Debbie Carroll | MusiCares

  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 … Read more

The Paradox Of Codependency And Mental Health With Adam Swanson [Episode 31]

Understanding The Human Condition | Adam Swanson | Codependency

  Host Dr. James Flowers, Co-Host Robin French, and VIP Guest, Adam Swanson, discuss codependency 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. — Listen to the podcast here   The … Read more

“Yukwatsistay^” Our Fire, Our Spirit, Within Each One Of Us With Debra Valentino [Episode 27]

Understanding The Human Condition | Debra Valentino | Yukwatsistay

  Debra Valentino is an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, and descendent of the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin who has dedicated her life to those who express an interest in getting a clean and sober lifestyle. Dr. James Flowers, Robin French and Debra Valentino discuss combating the Opioid struggle in Indian Country … Read more

Our Youth Taken Hostage With Heather Hayes, M.ED. [Episode 6]

Understanding The Human Condition | Heather Hayes | Our Youth Taken Hostage

  Host Dr. Flowers, co-host Robin French, and VIP Guest Heather Hayes discuss addiction as being the biggest terrorist we face. Listen as they discuss how as a nation, we are at a crisis state and if not addressed, we could potentially lose an entire generation to addiction. — Listen to the podcast here   … Read more