Episodes

  • How Do You Define Wellness...With Dr. Gaetano Vaccaro, Psychologist, Certified Sex Addiction Counselor

    How Do You Define Wellness...With Dr. Gaetano Vaccaro, Psychologist, Certified Sex Addiction Counselor
    Nov 27 2024

    How would you define wellness?

    MY ANSWER:

    Wellness is more than a physical condition, and so much more than just the absence of illness or disease.

    WELLNESS IS A STATE OF BEING.

    I think about it as the body-mind (because body and mind are reciprocally linked) being in alignment with your behavior and habits.

    And if you are truly committed to that state of being, then you will establish a daily, weekly, or monthly practice of those behaviors.

    And, if you strive to be disciplined and consistent with that practice, it can contribute to your quality of life. It can help sustain mental health and physical vitality and ultimately, I believe that this mental and physical practice will promote longevity.
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    31 mins
  • Roots And Resilience: Counseling, Culture, And Choice With Dr. Selina Hernandez, LPC-S, RPT

    Roots And Resilience: Counseling, Culture, And Choice With Dr. Selina Hernandez, LPC-S, RPT
    Nov 20 2024

    Culture plays a significant role in shaping our identities and experiences. In this episode, Dr. James Flowers sits down with Dr. Selina Hernandez, a licensed professional counselor supervisor and registered play therapist, to delve into the profound influence of culture on the human condition. Dr. Selina shares how her experiences with cultural identity and resilience have shaped her counseling approach. They discuss the importance of cultural strategies in therapy, personal responsibility, and the transformative power of sand tray therapy. Dr. Selina also explores the challenges faced by women and men, the importance of a counselor's orientation, and the role of understanding one's roots in building resilience.
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    27 mins
  • How Somatic Experiencing Can Unpack Trauma With Andrea Battle

    How Somatic Experiencing Can Unpack Trauma With Andrea Battle
    Sep 17 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Battle, a J. Flowers Provider and expert in Somatic Experiencing, to explore how our bodies hold and release trauma. Andrea breaks down the science behind this powerful approach to healing, and shares real-life tips for anyone looking to reconnect with their body and ease the effects of stress. Whether you are new to the concept or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is your guide to "shaking it off" and moving towards a more balanced and peaceful life.
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    30 mins
  • Marc Kantor Joins the Team at J. Flowers Health

    Marc Kantor Joins the Team at J. Flowers Health
    Sep 10 2024

    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 logical decisions with a brain that is not functioning logically. Marc enjoys sharing his own story of recovery, but other topics that are important to us including co-dependency, trauma and intergenerational trauma, binge eating disorder, attention deficit disorder, compulsive behaviors, spirituality, and the gift of desperation. Dr. Flowers will ask Marc about his transformation and his road to J. Flowers Health Institute.
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    30 mins
  • 087 John Karren - Wilderness Therapy - Why Does it Work?

    087 John Karren - Wilderness Therapy - Why Does it Work?
    Nov 16 2023

    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 seventeen, and Traverse is all gender, young adults eighteen to twenty five.

    Today, John joins the show to discuss ‘non-traditional’ therapies and how the outdoors can be such a great benefit to everyone.

    Key Takeaways

    01:03 – Shay Butts welcomes John Karren to the show to discuss wilderness therapy and other ‘non- traditional’ therapy options

    10:08 – How Elements Wilderness Program works

    14:42 – Dealing with the negativity surrounding outdoor therapy

    18:51 – Striving for excellence

    23:40 – The role parents play in Elements Wilderness Program

    26:53 – Shay thanks John for sharing his story today

    Tweetable Quotes“I think the biggest thing for us is that if the client doesn’t buy in, there will be no change. If we’re punishing them or consequencing them, they’re going to do it until the consequence has been lifted. So, really the focus for us is to get them to buy into themselves - to get them to understand what I’m feeling.” (10:29) (John)“For us - the clinical approach - we think of ourselves as a high-intense therapeutic intervention. And so, it’s a deep dive into what’s going on for me, for my family, for everything in my life, and then working through that in different ways.” (12:09) (John)“That’s the hardest part for me, it just tears at me knowing the value of what can happen with [outdoor therapy], and the change that can occur, and the excitement, and then to hear people just bash it and speak negatively about it. It’s hard.” (17:32) (John)“When people think about Wilderness, they think it’s just sending their child off. And I tell parents all the time, ‘You’re not sending your child away. You’re going on the journey with them.’” (23:50) (John)Resources Mentioned


    JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

    JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

    Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen


    John’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnkarren/

    Elements Wilderness Website – https://www.elementswilderness.com/

    Shay Butts’ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shay-butts-8963b217/

    **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    29 mins
  • 086 Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part Three - When Enough is Enough

    086 Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part Three - When Enough is Enough
    Sep 21 2023
    In Part Three of this very special series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin. Today, Tonda, Candy & Jeanie talk about their experiences with interventions, reflect on servant leadership and share their passion for helping others.Key Takeaways00:02 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about interventions07:18 – Servant Leadership08:41 – Dr. Flowers opens up about the passion he has for helping people and how he manifested the life that he wanted14:47 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Three of this seriesTweetable Quotes“I think for me, really what an intervention is is when all else has failed and they don’t hear your voice. The worst thing about addiction, and I think mental illness, is that you don’t know how bad you are. The denial part of it is what keeps so many people from getting well.” (01:21) (Candy)“When I first got into recovery, I was so grim and so serious. And I tell people, we don’t have a hot and cold faucet for feelings - the good feelings and the bad feelings. So, when we want to try to get rid of the bad feelings, we just turn off that one faucet. When we do that, we’re leaving out all the joy and when you begin to finally start to walk through the stuff you’re so frightened of, or embarrassed about, or ashamed, you recover the joy and the laughter.” (06:03) (Jeanie)“Servant leadership goes back to the spiritual person that I am. I think servant leadership just rises above.” (07:55) (Tonda)“It’s beyond me, other than my God, as to why I’m not an alcoholic, why I’m not dead, and why I’m not alive. My family was so incredibly dysfunctional.” (10:52) (Dr. Flowers)“I didn’t inherit anything from anybody. I worked for everything I did, but I manifested it. And I did it with the help of myself, my God, education, hard work, passion the people who love me, and listening to my own intuition.” (13:03) (Dr. Flowers)Resources MentionedJFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/ Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/ Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/ Books Mentioned: When Enough Is Enough - https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/when-enough-is-enough-a-comprehensive-guide-to-successful-%20intervention_candy-finnigan_sean-finnigan/372270/item/58884099/?%20utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pmax_high_vol_frontlist_under_%20%2410&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXvDh%20GMtRCCcYfh_74lld3vS01dihPJOw01tfPnVXGwmtgp1g7Xtj0RoCzCcQAvD_BwE#idiq=5888409%209&edition=5001608**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.🎙️🎙️🎙️Podcast Production & Marketing by FullCastThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
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    17 mins
  • 085 Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part Two - The Family Choice: Using "Bad" Words Like Intimacy and Vulnerability

    085 Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part Two - The Family Choice: Using "Bad" Words Like Intimacy and Vulnerability
    Sep 7 2023

    In Part Two of this very special three-part series, Dr. Jason Flowers welcomes back to the show Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin.

    Today, Candy & Jeanie talk about the critical role that family plays in recovery and the value of intimacy and being vulnerable.

    Key Takeaways

    01:31 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about intimacy and vulnerability

    07:52 – Tonda speaks to the importance of family in the process of recovery

    11:14 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part Two of this episode and encourages them to return for Part Three with Tonda, Candy & Jeanie

    Tweetable Quotes“My parents lost a biological child to polio. And, I always thought of myself as a ‘replacement daughter.’ So, I got asked to speak at The American Adoption Conference. And that’s all that isis fractured families. ‘Why did they give me up? I can’t believe it. I can’t find them.’ It’s just one of those things where I started realizing what family was.”(02:54) (Candy)“Every level of recovery has a family involved in it, whether it’s your home group or your community. That’s why I’m sober is my mother-in-law had a black belt in Alcoholics Anonymous.”(07:14) (Candy)“I do a three-day program and I’ll tell them that it’s designed so that the first day we think. The second day we feel. The third day we take action.”(08:09) (Jeanie)“The process of identification is the first step in healing.”(10:04) (Jeanie)Resources Mentioned


    JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

    JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

    Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen


    Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/

    Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/

    Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/

    **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    12 mins
  • 084 Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part One - Spirituality & Family: From the Bridge of Reason to the Shore of Faith

    084 Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin - Part One - Spirituality & Family: From the Bridge of Reason to the Shore of Faith
    Aug 31 2023

    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 & 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 lives who become our family. Finally, they discuss the differences between belief and faith and turning to a higher power or being.

    Key Takeaways

    04:21 – Tonda Chapman, Candy Finnigan, & Jeanie Griffin all join the show today to talk about spirituality, addiction, recovery and family

    10:04 – Turning to God or a higher power

    15:23 – Family and the spiritual world

    22:39 – Jeanie’s approach to family programs

    32:41 – Belief and faith

    35:07 – Dr. Flowers thanks listeners for tuning in to Part One of this episode and encourages them to return for Parts Two and Three with Tonda, Candy & Jeanie

    Tweetable Quotes

    “I guess I’ve been on a spiritual journey my whole life. I just keep going to the wrong address.” (06:44) (Jeanie)

    “Along the way, I think I’ve been introduced to different levels of spirituality. Some of it is pretty crazy, but we don’t get to tell you how you feel in Twelve Step and that’s the magic of it. I don’t think you’re gonna stay unless you have some sort of spiritual awakening.” (13:14) (Candy)

    “I think that’s the way we have to approach people that are looking for recovery. Everyone comes from a different place. And, one commonality I’ve found is that the people who bring family in and the family takes a part in their recovery, are so much more successful.” (19:02) (Tonda)

    “I grew up in an alcoholic home. It was a loving alcoholic home, and there is such an animal. I knew I was loved. I knew we were loved. I also knew that there was something that crept in under the door that nobody could do anything about. And it fractured our family.” (26:02) (Jeanie)

    “The spiritual life is not a theory; you have to live it. And we have to live it because we are spiritual beings.” (28:56) (Jeanie)

    Resources Mentioned


    JFlowers Health Institute – https://jflowershealth.com/

    JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

    Subscribe on your favorite player: https://understanding-the-human-condition.captivate.fm/listen


    Tonda’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonda-chapman-3018b2154/

    Candy’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-finnigan-8194068/

    Jeanie’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-griffin-d-d-lmft-lpc-lcdc-25a3939/

    Books Mentioned:

    Another Chance: Hope and Health for the Alcoholic Family - https://www.amazon.com/Another-Chance-Health-Alcoholic-Family/dp/0831400722

    **The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of J. Flowers Health Institute. Any content provided by our co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of J. Flowers Health Institute itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

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    36 mins