Trevor Shevin gets vulnerable and opens up about his personal journey to recovery while speaking to the work he’s doing to help others as a certified interventionist professional. Trevor is the Principal and Founder of Sterling Recovery Services, a highly specialized team whose clients suffer from a wide variety of serious conditions, including alcoholism, drug addiction, eating and mental health disorders, among others. Today, Dr. Flowers and Trevor discuss The Dogaholix, The United...

John Durie is the President and CEO of Redstone Group, a Houston-based investment firm that owns and manages The Houstonian Hotel, Club, & Spa. Prior to joining Redstone five years ago, John served in various executive financial roles within the banking industry. 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...

Harold Owens and Jimmy Mooney met each other over twenty years ago through their individual journeys to recovery and hit it off from the very beginning. In fact, Harold even credits Jimmy with saving his life. Today, Harold and Jimmy reflect on their struggles with addiction and what led them both to work specifically in the addiction treatment field. They expound on the amazing gifts that they received and continue to receive from this journey to recovery and open up about the magic that...

Doug Lyons is the co-founder of Clere Consulting, an organization that works with families of means and prominence and a confluence of wealth, addiction and mental health concerns. Prior to founding Clere, Doug spent the last fifteen years with the Hazelden Foundation, finishing his career as the Director of Clinical Services. In an earlier role, he served as the Evaluation Directo, conducting and supervising over twenty-four hundred evaluations for physicians, lawyers and other high-profile...

With a career spanning over ten years, John West has earned a name for himself as an international alcohol and drug Interventionist, Sober Companion and Crisis Manager, specializing in high-profile clients like celebrities, politicians, musicians, scientists, artists and executives. 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...

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 well as life on the road, Philip began an inward journey that began with his sobriety just over four years ago. His life looks very different than it did...

Mackenzie Phillips is an actor and artist most known for her roles in the 1973 movie American Graffiti, the 1975 sitcom One Day at a Time, and, most recently, her role as Barb on the hit Netflix drama, Orange is the New Black. Today, Mackenzie takes Dr. Flowers and Robin through her experience with chronic pain, addiction and her journey to long-term recovery. Mackenzie opens up with incredible vulnerability about her relationship with her father and the trauma and abuse that she suffered....

In this episode, Dr. Flowers and Robin welcome to the show American sports agent and the inspiration for the titular character, Jerry Maguire, Leigh Steinberg. Leigh has represented over 150 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft a record eight times, a milestone unmatched within the sports industry. His client list has included Steve Young, Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Bruce Smith, Thurman...

In today’s episode Dr. Flowers and Robin chat with Dr. Rose about her passion working with those suffering from behavioral sleep disorders. Dr. Rose discusses the different sleep disorders, her specialization in CBT for insomnia, working with your prescribing physician to titrate off sleep aids, and how just because a medication is “over the counter” doesn’t mean it’s safe.

In today’s episode Dr. Flowers, Robin, David and Theresa discuss the power of being part of something…anything that challenges you to do (and be) better. David shares his passion for rowing while working on improving diversity in the sport of rowing and other areas. Theresa shares her success with Bel Inizio…the who, what and why of this important nonprofit organization.

In today’s episode Dr. Flowers, Robin and Dr. Fortes discuss the lasting effects (mentally and physically) of cosmetic surgery. As a bonus, Dr. Flowers receives botox injections on air! Don’t miss this very fun and informative episode of Understanding the Human Condition.

It can be challenging to imagine how stretching and breathing can help you defeat your addiction. In this week’s episode of “Understanding the Human Condition,” Mind, Body, and Soul expert Larry Thraen explains why yoga is an excellent coping tool that can provide multiple benefits during your recovery.

Join us for Part Two of our series with “Big Cat Rescue” and “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin as she talks about her life after sudden fame!

The Netflix documentary "Tiger King" took us all by storm last year, and almost instantly, Carole Baskin's name was all over media. In this episode, we talk to Baskin about overnight fame, and we learn how she copes with accusations and the trauma of it all. Finally, she reveals the effects all of this has had on Big Cat Rescue. Tune in for Part 1 of our series with the “Big Cat Lady!"

Our VIP Guests are Florencia Lozano, Charlene Giannetti, 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 true story, the film shows a suburban family’s struggle with the death of their 19-year-old son following an overdose of heroin laced with fentanyl.

We all grew up with some dysfunction, and we’re all who we are today because of it. On today’s podcast, we learn how to heal from a difficult childhood and take destiny into our own hands. Join Dr. James Flowers, Robin French, and our renowned family therapist, Dr. Vaughn Bryant, to find out how you can start healing from the pain of a dysfunctional family.

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.

What happens after you or your loved one receives care? After care 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.

VIP Guest: Dr. Cesar Seveso 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.

What are the benefits of IV Hydration Therapy Treatment? Celebrity mental health expert Dr. Flowers and his lovely Co-Host Robin French have a conversation with co-founder of Bounce Hydration who shares 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!

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...

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.

Parenting is difficult no matter what, but having a child with a mental illness can be even more challenging. Celebrity mental health expert Dr. Flowers and expert parent educator Dr. Brad Reedy offer guidance for parenting children with mental illness and addiction, what mistakes a parent makes, what to look for in a therapist, and discuss the thoughts, shame, and guilt parents face. Guest Social Media Handles: Instagram: @drbradreedy @evoketherapy @evoketherapyintensives Facebook Evoke...

Meditation practice makes you more resilient! It also helps reduce anxiety, worry, and stress, while enhancing your self-esteem. Join us for a unique mix of calm and inspiration as Dr. Melanie Somerville guides a 15-minute mindfulness meditation on acceptance and removing negative thoughts.

Learn about Trauma and How It Manifests in the Body with celebrity mental health expert and host Dr. James Flowers, his lovely co-host Robin French, and our dynamic Integrative Wellness director Dr. Melanie Somerville! We are also giving expert insight on Lady Gaga's heartbreaking revelation of being raped and impregnated at 19, leading to a "total psychotic break."