Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Karen Odell-Barber discuss the link between the wiring of the brain, mental health and behavioral medicine. Karen explains the process and the benefits of completing a brain mapping. She tells the audience about working with NASA as well as NFL players. Karen also discusses the link between brain injuries and addiction.

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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Gabriela Gerhart talks about recognizing the signs of post-partum depression in new mothers and what to do. She discusses in great detail all that they are/do at the Motherhood Center and how it greatly affects the emotional well-being of mom, baby, and the family as a whole. Gaby also updates James and Robin on the Motherhood Center’s exciting new projects! 

Guest Social Media Handles: 

Instagram: Motherhood Center

Facebook: Motherhood Center

LinkedIn: Gabriela Gerhart

JFHI Social Media Handles: 

Facebook: J. Flowers Health Institute

Instagram: J. Flowers Health Institute

Twitter:  J. Flowers Health Institute

LinkedIn: J. Flowers Health Institute

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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Shelby Stanger discuss her tremendous success in journalism and podcasting along with her passion for interviewing people. Shelby explains to the audience how she uses adventure, nature and humor as a catalyst and recipe to life’s biggest problems.

Key Takeaways:

04:19 - Shelby shares her family’s secret to being happy and thriving in life

07:05 - Shelby talks about one of her greatest mentors

10:22 - Being raised by an athletic stepdad

12:10 - Shelby’s biggest humbling experience in surfing

15:29 - Dealing with and overcoming depression

18:46 - Teaching a podcast class

23:53 - Coming up with the idea for her new podcast

27:53 - Advice for a successful relationship

30:29 - Shelby’s travel bucket list

Resources Mentioned:

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

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – (713) 783-6655

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Shelby’s Social Media Handles:

Instagram: @ShelbyStanger 

LinkedIn: @ShelbyStanger

Facebook: @ShelbyStangerProductions 

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Our VIP Guest Kevin Petersen with The Chronic Hope Institute talks about families and addiction as well his book entitled Chronic Hope: Parenting the Addicted Child. Enjoy this fun and loving conversation.

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Host Dr. Flowers and VIP Guest Dr. Lee educate Co- Host Robin French and the listening audience on the subject of chronic pain and the various treatments. Dr. Lee discusses his role as a spine specialist and how he spends the bulk of his day managing his patients with chronic pain. Dr. Lee also discusses recent projects with patents for spinal devices and how he works with companies on the cutting edge of cellular therapy and concussion treatment.

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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Meredith Sonetz discuss how and why Meredith got into the field of recovery. Meredith shares her expertise on the evolution of the family intervention and how important it is to have a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to determine the proper diagnosis prior to entering treatment. Meredith educates the audience on all of the various “hats” she wears as an interventionist and how important it is to keep your skillset sharp with continued training. Meredith has a private practice “Heartfelt Recovery” in the western suburbs of Chicago but travels all over the country for her clients/families.

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Join Dr. Flowers and co-host Robin French as they sit down with Shireen Janti, LAADC, Life Coach, and Senior Director of MusiCares, to explore the incredible impact of MusiCares' life-saving work. Shireen shares the organization's dedication to helping those struggling with addiction, offering holistic support ranging from medical and dental care to psychotherapy and daily living needs. In this heartfelt episode, Shireen provides a rare glimpse into her personal and professional journey, inspiring listeners to embrace self love and the healing power of recovery.

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Host Dr. Flowers, Co-Host Robin French and VIP Guest Breanna Fetkavich discuss the approach Street Grace takes to fight commercial sexual exploitation. They discuss who is vulnerable

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VIP Guest: Chase Wade, M. ED, LPC and VP of Clinical Operations at J. Flowers Health Institute

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Dr. Andrew Krieger, CEO at Contemporary Medicine Associates, Private Practice Psychotherapist (DSW, LCSW, LCDC)

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