061 Neely and Doug Lyons - Healing Addiction Through A Holistic & Passionate Approach

Understanding the Human Condition

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 figures. He is a highly sought after lecturer and speaker.

Neely Lyons’ work includes serving as an Executive at the highest levels in all three branches of State government, including when she made history at the age of twenty-five to become the youngest ever elected Mississippi State Senator. Her Senate policy initiatives focused on the convergence of public health and public safety issues, such as drug control, mental health, addiction, domestic violence, and child protection services policies. While achieving professional success, Neely’s family was touched by addiction and mental health issues as well. Her unique 360 degree perspective, political life, professional engagement, and personal experiences complements the collective depth of Clere Consulting’s team, which she joined Clere in 2018.

Today, Neely and Doug speak to how the world of addiction has impacted them and the inspirational work they are doing at Clere Consulting. Neely touches on how she collaborates with families and the specific processes utilized to ensure their loved ones get better. Doug expounds on his belief that systemic recovery comes from a multi-pronged approach that includes healing the mind, body and spirit. Finally, Neely and Doug reflect on the highlights and low points of their careers and speak to why passion is a critical component of their success.

Key Takeaways

01:25 – Neely and Doug Lyons speak to how they got involved in the world of addiction and the inspiring work they’re doing at Clere Consulting

09:02 – Doug breaks down the specific process they utilize at Clere Consulting

11:22 – Neely speaks to how she works with families at Clere

13:46 – The power of collaboration

14:32 – Doug explains why systemic recovery requires a multi-pronged approach of healing the mind, body, and spirit

19:18 – Neely speaks to her involvement in the oversight of Sober Living Homes and what families should look for in Sober Living Homes

22:54 – Neely and Doug reflect on the highest and lowest points of their careers

30:32 – Dr. Flowers thanks Neely and Doug for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can learn more about Clere Consulting

Tweetable Quotes

“As I listen to Doug, one of the things that I was thinking about was how many families come in and they’re fairly frustrated, they’re tired, and they are looking for hope. They’re trying to figure out what’s gonna work this time and they’re skeptical. I think we have to listen, primarily. That’s our job is to be able to listen to their story which is unique to them.” (11:26) (Neely)

“Hope is based on data of a verifiable change process that families can engage in. And that’s based on best practices and lived experience that we bring as a team. So, we’re not asking people to wishfully think that their loved one will get better. We’re asking them to engage in a process that’s verifiable, where they can really start to hook into a hope that their loved one will get better.” (13:14) (Neely)

“And that leads me to the spiritual piece. My instinct is that human connection is the difference.” (16:44) (Doug)

“As providers, we want to provide care, but we also want to see our clients do well. And, oftentimes, this one little piece - this Sober Living - is that bridge process where people can go from the protected, supported, therapeutic environment back into their life.” (20:45) (Neely)

“Usually the call we get is, ‘We’ve done this fifteen times. We got your name from so-and-so. What makes you different?’ And I found it’s not magic. What makes us different is we stick with you.” (24:34) (Doug)

Resources Mentioned

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

JFlowers Health Institute Contact – [phone]

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Doug’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-lyons-078b96b/

Doug’s Contact Info – [e-mail] 503-490-2273

Neely’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/neely-carlton-lyons-jd-a411259b/

Neely’s Contact Info – 601-720-8734

Clere Consulting LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/clere-consulting/

Clere Consulting Website – https://clereconsulting.com/

Clere Consulting Contact – 866-384-8847

**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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