Thought Leadership
Welcome to the J. Flowers Health Institute Thought Leadership Hub
Here you’ll find blogs, podcasts, and educational resources that make complex health information easier to understand.
Our work brings together medical science, psychology, and wellness to reveal how mind and body influence one another. In collaboration with specialists at the Texas Medical Center, we study how these connections shape diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
This is where we share what we learn so that we can help families, clients, and professionals make confident, informed decisions about their care.
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Mental Health
We take a comprehensive view of mental health.
Our research spans anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and other complex conditions that often overlap with medical issues. By examining each person’s full story (mind, body, and environment) we uncover patterns that lead to more accurate diagnoses and more effective care.
Each article explains findings in clear, practical terms to support understanding and encourage thoughtful next steps.
Complex Medical Conditions
Some conditions are rooted in more than biology alone.
Our research explores chronic pain, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, autoimmune issues, and other challenges that cross medical and psychological lines. And by bringing physicians, psychologists, and wellness specialists together, we reveal the hidden connections that isolated treatments sometimes miss.
Each publication translates this integrated approach into practical guidance that helps clients and providers move forward with clarity.
Substance Use Disorders & Addiction
We take a comprehensive view of addiction and recovery.
Our research explores alcohol and drug use disorders, prescription medication dependence, and behavioral addictions that often overlap with mental health and medical conditions. By examining each person’s full story — including neurobiology, trauma history, environment, and lifestyle — we uncover patterns that contribute to compulsive use and relapse risk.
Each publication translates this integrated approach into practical guidance that helps clients, families, and providers better understand addiction and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Understanding the Human Condition
A Podcast with Dr. James Flowers
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How To Parent A Child With A Mental Illness And Prevent Parent Burnout
Episode 87
John Karren is the owner and co-founder of Elements Wilderness Program in Utah. John helps run two therapeutic wilderness programs: Elements is for boys thirteen to…
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Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin – Part Two – The Family Choice: Using “Bad” Words Like Intimacy And Vulnerability
Episode 85
In Part Two of this very special three-part series, Dr. James Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, and Jeanie Griffin. Tonda, Candy,…
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Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin – Part Three – When Enough Is Enough
Episode 86
In Part Three of this very special series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, and Jeanie Griffin. Today, Tonda, Candy,…
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Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin – Part One – Spirituality & Family: From The Bridge Of Reason To The Shore Of Faith
Episode 84
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,…
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The Mind-Body Connection With Aproteem Choudhury
Episode 82
Aproteem Choudhury is a mind-body interventionist who focuses on integrative behavioral health consultancy and public health with six years of experience empowering traumatized clinical populations, communities,…
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Saying Yes To Opportunity With Amanda Blanco
Episode 83
Amanda Blanco is the CEO of the Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire, who started her career with UHS as a Mental Health Technician over 10 years ago.…
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Farideh Banafshei – Telemedicine, Therapy & Access To Quality Mental Healthcare
Episode 81
Farideh Banafshei is a relational integrative therapist who integrates and tailors evidence-based psychological interventions for mental healthcare, drawing knowledge from diverse schools of thought, to optimally…
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Eve Ruff – Helping Struggling Families With Addiction And Substance Abuse
Episode 79
Eve Ruff is a Senior Consultant with Clere Consulting, a firm specializing in working with families presenting with a constellation of complex behavioral health and addiction…
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Claudia Schwarz – From Advocate To Patient
Episode 78
Claudia Schwarz is the Vice President of Clinical Outreach at J. Flowers Health Institute. She’s a clinician who had her own private practice for years before…
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Dr. Louise Stanger – The Family Whisperer: The Importance Of Good Family Work
Episode 77
Clinician, social worker, best-selling author, keynote speaker and interventionist, Dr. Louise Stanger returns to the show to share the work she is doing to help individuals…
The J. Flowers Health Institute Blog
A Comprehensive Resource from Our Specialists
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What’s in A Name: The Origins of the Living MRI ™
Thanks to the movie “Field of Dreams,” most Americans are familiar with the phrase “if you build it, they will come.” …
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J. Flowers Health Institute Hires Marc Kantor to Promote National Business Development
The profile of J. Flowers Health Institute’s diagnostic & wellness programs will grow significantly and strategically under Marc Kantor, the institute’s new national business development director.
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Going For The (Mental Health) Gold
The 2024 Paris Olympics offers an international forum for mental health wellness among elite athletes
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The Social Connection: Recognizing The Positive Effects of Self-Care
Robin French’s socializing strategies promote wellness for clients, alumni and staff
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Wellness in Focus: Improving Health Outcomes for Men
J. Flowers Health Institute recognizes the importance of men’s physical and mental wellbeing during Men’s Health Month
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Teachable Moments from Tragedy: How High-profile Drug-related Deaths Can Lead to Valuable Public Awareness
Son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojciki died from accidental overdose
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The Importance of Couples Therapy Assessments: Strengthening Relationships
Unveil the secrets to relationship harmony through couples therapy assessments. Dive into personalized evaluations and transformative strategies.
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Fostering Wellness: The Role of Support Groups for Mental Health
Unlock the healing potential of support groups for mental health and addiction recovery with J. Flowers Health Institute.
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Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding, Treatment, and Support
Discover the science behind seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and effective treatment options. Explore light therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and more.
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Unlocking Wellness: Mindfulness in Mental Health
Discover how incorporating mindfulness in mental health treatment can improve your emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
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