EZ Conversations

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EZ Conversations

Are you ready to embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and growth? Welcome to EZ Conversations, a groundbreaking podcast that dives deep into mental health, societal issues, and the incredible human ability to overcome adversity. This captivating podcast is designed to uplift, inspire, and provide practical insights while fostering a sense of community and shared understanding. Hosted by mental health advocate and therapist Furkhan Dandia. You can also support this podcast through Patreon: https://patreon.com/EzConversations. Musical credit to Michael from Piano Hooks. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furkhan-dandia/support

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Healing Trauma Through Spirituality

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host welcomes Alisa Gracheva, a licensed clinician, to discuss the intricate relationship between healing from trauma and spirituality. Alisa shares insights from her professional experience working with veterans and others affected by PTSD, anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The conversation delves into the subjective nature of trauma, the importance of taking personal responsibility for healing, and the role of resilience. Alisa also shares her own personal journey from growing up in the Soviet Union to overcoming substance abuse and an abusive relationship, emphasizing the profound impact of generational trauma. The episode highlights the significance of gratitude, finding meaning in adversity, and the power of spirituality. Alisa offers practical tips on navigating trauma, trusting oneself, and seeking help, while stressing the importance of maintaining a connection to oneself and the divine. Alisa is a dedicated advocate for the transformative power of reconnecting with one’s Higher and Authentic Self. With a profound belief in the fusion of mental health and spirituality, she was able to chart an inspiring journey towards achieving the state of fulfillment and peace. Since delving into the realm of mental health, she has immersed herself in understanding and aiding individuals facing crises, mental health disorders, and substance use challenges. Her specialty is working with trauma with the use of a variety of modalities including but not limited to EMDR, Logotherapy, CBT, Somatic therapy, and many more. Her quest for holistic well-being extends far beyond conventional approaches. For years, she has diligently studied and embraced alternative healing modalities, recognizing their profound impact on the human psyche; sacred plant medicine, the profound properties of sound healing therapy, energy work, and spiritual guidance.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:26 Understanding Trauma and Its Roots 04:33 Personal Responsibility in Healing 05:37 Building Resilience Through Adversity 09:50 Guest's Personal Journey 14:56 Intergenerational Trauma 21:59 Trusting the Healing Process 26:20 Trusting the Wisdom of Our Being 27:57 The Power of Perspective and Agency 28:47 The Importance of Asking for Help 30:32 Practicing Gratitude 32:12 The Role of Spirituality in Healing 42:24 Connecting to Self and the Divine 43:15 The Concept of Surrender and Faith 54:04 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choi

    1 hr

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Exploration of Controversies: Vaccine Safety, Cancer Solutions and Alternative Therapies

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Jonathan discusses his contentious work aimed at solving world problems, with a focus on vaccine safety, cancer treatment, and alternative therapies. He shares personal experiences, explains why he believes certain medical practices have failed, and offers insights into holistic and lesser-known treatment options like chlorine dioxide and urine therapy. Jonathan emphasizes the importance of inner conviction, staying grounded, and comprehensive research in the pursuit of truth. The conversation highlights the struggle against mainstream narratives and provides practical advice for those looking to educate themselves and explore alternative health solutions. Jonathan Otto is an investigative journalist, natural health researcher, documentary filmmaker, and humanitarian. In addition to serving as a producer for The Truth About Cancer and The Truth About Vaccines… Jonathan has interviewed hundreds of top medical doctors and natural health experts, from around the world, to create 20+ highly-acclaimed, groundbreaking docuseries. These docuseries — watched online by millions worldwide — represent Jonathan’s mission to uncover the root causes of debilitating diseases and to share the most successful treatments that top experts are currently using to reverse them. He’s also the founder of Well Of Life, a line of premium, doctor-formulated and 100% natural supplements specially designed to detox and fortify the body and help people achieve ultimate healing. Jonathan’s greatest reward is hearing the healing testimonials of people who had previously lost hope of recovering their health and whose lives have literally been saved by using his protocols. He received the awards, Young Citizen of the Year and International Volunteer of the Year, by the Australian government for international humanitarian contributions, which he continues to support. Follow the link for the Conquer Long Covid Challenge: https://conquerlongcvd.com/?oid=25&affid=37 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:52 Jonathan's Humanitarian Journey 01:22 Controversies in Humanitarian Work 02:05 Personal Motivation and Self-Validation 02:34 Educational Background and Career Path 02:53 Investigative Journalism in Medicine 03:32 Holistic Cancer Research 04:10 Challenges and Collaborations in Medical Research 06:26 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine 06:59 COVID-19 Vaccine Controversies 21:22 Personal Reflections on COVID-19 26:00 Government and Pharmaceutical Accountability 26:41 Mechanisms and Effects of COVID-19 Treatments 32:04 Synthetic Venoms and Their Potential 32:32 Blue Scorpion Venom: A Healing Agent? 33:41 Mass Production and Bioterrorism Concerns 34:36 Snake Venom and mRNA Technology 36:00 Public Manipulation and Vaccine Concerns 37:00 Navigating Conspiracy Theories 39:59 Autopsy Reports and Vaccine Impact 42:04 Urine Therapy and Alternative Treatments 47:37 Chlorine Dioxide: A Controversial Solution 55:27 Red Light Therapy for Cancer 59:59 Resources and Final Thoughts Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 11m

  3. NOV 11

    Understanding and Nurturing Healthy Parent-Child Connections

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Meri Wallace, a child and family therapist with over 30 years of experience, discusses the significance of building healthy connections between parents and children. Wallace, also an author of several parenting books, shares insights on understanding children's behaviour, the importance of communication, and the developmental issues that shape a child's actions. She emphasizes the value of empathy, setting boundaries, and encouraging curiosity while ensuring safety. Listeners will gain practical tips for improving their parenting skills and fostering a positive and loving environment for their children. Meri Wallace is a child and family therapist and a parenting expert. She is the author of: The Secret World of Children, Birth Order Blues and the Keys to Parenting Your Four Year Old. She writes a blog for Psychology Today and appears regularly on TV and in podcasts. more information is available on her website, Meriwallace.com. Meri can be contacted directly via email at MeriWallace@aol.com. 02:28 Welcome and Introduction 03:20 Meri Wallace's Background and Latest Book 04:01 Understanding Children's Behavior 07:24 Meri's Journey and Passion for Children 12:01 The Importance of Empathy in Parenting 13:14 Nine Developmental Issues in Children 17:53 Practical Parenting Tips 37:05 Setting Boundaries and Building Resilience 41:23 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    47 min

  4. NOV 7

    Essential Strategies in Negotiation and Crisis Management

    In this insightful episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Andy Brown, a former Scottish police officer with 30 years of service, mostly in the Highlands and Islands, delves into the intricacies of negotiation and crisis management. Sharing valuable lessons from his extensive career, 15 years of which he served as a crisis and hostage negotiator, Andy discusses the importance of a negotiation mindset, active listening, honesty, and trust. He recounts tense moments from his career, including negotiating with terrorists and facilitating evacuations during the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. Andy also highlights the significance of maintaining mental health and shares personal practices such as meditation, walking in nature, and family support that have helped him stay grounded in highly stressful situations. Finally, Andy offers wisdom for young professionals entering first responder roles, emphasizing humility, empathy, and learning from experienced colleagues. Former Commander, Chief Inspector (retd.) Andrew B Brown is an internationally renowned negotiator with specialist knowledge and experience in dealing with kidnap for ransom and hostage/crisis incidents, particularly in humanitarian environments; in designing conflict de-escalation skills for field operations and acting as an expert witness to judicial inquiries on the response to hostage-taking. A Fellow of the Chartered Management and Security Institutes, he has developed advanced negotiation and crisis leadership skills for major corporations, public bodies, and Olympic sports coaches. His doctoral studies and experience in Afghan and African kidnappings have led him to research, critique, and advise INGOs on how to prepare, prevent, and respond to the threat of international kidnapping.  As a Fulbright Alumnus, he continues to teach advanced negotiation tactics to many law enforcement agencies, including NYPD, USMS and the FBI. Published in his field, he remains an Advisor to the Editorial Board of the Crisis Response Journal. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:15 Andy's Background in Policing 04:15 The Art of Negotiation 08:34 Hostage Negotiation Insights 11:57 Managing Stress and Mental Health 17:40 Challenging Negotiations and Emotional Impact 37:27 Advice for Young First Responders 43:31 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    55 min

  5. NOV 4

    Overcoming Food Addiction and Insights on Defeating Cravings

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Dr. Glenn Livingston shares his personal journey of overcoming food addiction and the struggles of shame associated with it. Glenn recounts his experience of being nearly 300 pounds and emotionally unfit to practice psychology effectively. He discusses how he overcame his addiction by understanding the neuroscience behind cravings, devising practical techniques to manage his impulses, and creating rational strategies to counteract them. Additionally, Glenn explains the importance of addressing organismic distress and the role of societal influences on overeating. He emphasizes the need for clear rules and cognitive discipline while providing practical tips and insights to help others manage their food addictions. Glenn also gives listeners a chance to acquire his free resources for further guidance. Glenn Livingston, Ph.D. was the long time CEO of a multi-million dollar consulting firm which has serviced several Fortune 500 clients in the food industry. You may have seen his (or his company's) previous work, theories, and research in major periodicals like The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Sun Times, The Indiana Star Ledger, The NY Daily News, American Demographics, or any of the other major media outlets you see on this page. You may also have heard him on ABC, WGN, and/or CBS radio, or UPN TV. Disillusioned by what traditional psychology had to offer overweight and/or food obsessed individuals, Dr. Livingston spent several decades researching the nature of bingeing and overeating via work with his own clients AND a self-funded research program with more than 40,000 participants. He earned his Ph.D. is in psychology from Yeshiva University in 1991. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:05 Glenn's Personal Journey with Food Addiction 04:10 The Turning Point: Changing the Approach 06:10 Understanding the Brain's Role in Addiction 08:23 The Inner Pig Concept 12:07 From Personal Struggle to Public Success 13:17 Challenges and Insights from Coaching 16:15 Addressing the Root Causes of Overeating 23:58 Society's Role and Modern Food Environment 29:21 Exploring Dopamine Sources 30:07 Impact of Processed Food on the Nervous System 30:31 Understanding Downregulation and Upregulation 31:47 Reversing the Effects of Processed Food 33:53 Personal Experiences with Delayed Gratification 36:11 Extinguishing Cravings: The Brain's Process 47:01 Practical Tips for Managing Cravings 53:43 Conclusion and Resources Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 2m

  6. OCT 31

    Understanding and Managing Burnout

    In this insightful episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, I welcome Panda Ludwig to discuss the often overlooked but critical topic of burnout. The conversation covers the stigma surrounding burnout, identifying early signs, and practical strategies for managing it. Panda shares her personal story of experiencing severe burnout and the journey back to health, emphasizing the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and understanding one's motivations. The episode provides valuable advice on maintaining a sustainable work-life balance, including tips on nutrition, hydration, sleep, and exercise, as well as the significance of self-worth and passion in preventing burnout. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives, visualize their goals, and prioritize holistic well-being for long-term success. Amanda “Panda” Ludwig is an award-winning entrepreneur and multi-company founder. Despite her  diverse skill set spanning corporate finance to non-profit management, the most profound part of her  journey unfolds not in a boardroom but in a hospital room.  At the peak of her career, Panda confronted a pivotal moment when a doctor delivered the words   "slow down or die".  Following a two-year medical leave, Panda has emerged as a beacon of hope for high-achievers,  illustrating that success and genuine happiness can harmoniously coexist utilizing the insight and  methods that she developed during her recovery.  00:00 Welcome to the Easy Conversations Podcast 00:23 Understanding Burnout: Early Signs and Stigma 01:30 Redefining Burnout: A Scientific Perspective 03:08 Personal Journey: Recognizing the Signs 06:10 The Turning Point: Medical Warnings and Life Changes 07:28 Recovery and Sustainable Success 10:22 The Achiever's Mindset: Balancing Drive and Well-being 16:47 Peak Performance: The Importance of Rest and Recovery 31:19 The Glorification of Overwork 32:06 Cultural Differences in Work Ethic 35:03 The Science of Productivity 38:53 Recognizing and Preventing Burnout 42:21 Self-Care and Setting Boundaries 51:57 Practical Tips for Avoiding Burnout 55:13 Visualization Exercise for Goal Setting 58:40 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 6m

  7. OCT 28

    Exploring Identity, Spirituality and Divine Love

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host Furkhan welcomes Troy, an experienced yoga teacher from Trinidad and Tobago, to discuss the intricacies of identity, labels, and spirituality. The conversation covers the consequences of attaching too strongly to societal labels and how this can lead to suffering. They dive into the concept of a higher power beyond religious structures and the importance of redefining one's beliefs. Troy shares his experiences with meditation, religious teachings, especially his connection with Christ outside of organized religion, and the transformative power of divine love, free from fear and shame. The discussion also highlights the significance of understanding the collective spiritual existence, self-preservation, forgiveness, and recognizing the divine in everyone. Troy introduces his book, 'My Name is Love,' and shares how listeners can connect with him further through his website and Instagram. Troy Hadeed was born in Trinidad, wrote his first letter to the editor at age 10, has taught yoga internationally for over 15 years, and founded several successful businesses, including a hemp store, a waste oil recycling business, and a yoga studio. He has walked coast-to-coast across Central America, navigated the world on a ship, spent prolonged periods in silence, and continuously sought to make sense of the human experience. In all things, Troy hopes that his life will assist others in rediscovering a relationship with the God of their understanding while inspiring people to embody more compassion, knowledge, and love. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:24 Exploring Identity and Labels 01:46 The Concept of God and Religion 03:14 The Impact of Opinions and Beliefs 12:08 Meditation and Spiritual Journey 14:20 The Essence of Identity and Separation 24:58 The Immortality of Influence 26:12 Exploring Identity and Ego 28:11 Redefining God and Spirituality 31:29 The Role of Love in Divine Connection 35:42 Yoga and the Practice of Surrender 47:14 The Importance of Forgiveness and Understanding 49:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    58 min

  8. OCT 24

    Faith, Accountability and Sexual Addiction

    In this transformative episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Logan candidly shares his journey from the depths of sexual addiction to recovery and healing. He reflects on his double life filled with pornography, infidelity, and prostitution, and the intense effort required to overcome these behaviors. Logan emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, accountability, and the role of community support. Discussions include the normalization of sexual behaviors, the concept of powerlessness in addiction, and the societal impacts. Logan's faith in God and the integration of spiritual and practical approaches are pivotal elements in his recovery story. Listeners are encouraged to seek help and understand that sobriety is a continuous process toward genuine healing. Logan's Instagram, 'no longer in bondage,' serves as a resource for those navigating similar challenges. Logan is a born & raised Alaskan, married to his gorgeous bride Carrie, who herself is a 4th-generation Alaskan; and together they are raising 4 boys. Their life is a simple one - they love their family time, their dogs, and exploring the beautiful Alaskan wilderness. And yet, absolutely none of this should be possible today. For years, Logan did just about everything in his power to destroy his marriage and his life. Logan was a raging sex addict. Porn, affairs, hiring prostitutes, and more had simply become a way of life for Logan. He thought he had no hope. In 2016, God began to change all that. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:51 Logan's Journey to Recovery 03:34 The Mission to Help Others 05:03 Understanding Powerlessness and Rock Bottom 08:27 The Normalization of Sexual Addiction 15:20 Living a Double Life 22:06 The Relapse Cycle and Recovery 26:25 A Moment of Relapse 28:05 The Importance of Community Support 30:47 A Tale of Two Days 34:41 The Path to Healing 38:24 Embracing Accountability 42:06 The Role of Faith in Recovery 46:07 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ez10⁠ for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that: Instagram⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/⁠ Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Are you ready to embark on a remarkable journey of self-discovery and growth? Welcome to EZ Conversations, a groundbreaking podcast that dives deep into mental health, societal issues, and the incredible human ability to overcome adversity. This captivating podcast is designed to uplift, inspire, and provide practical insights while fostering a sense of community and shared understanding. Hosted by mental health advocate and therapist Furkhan Dandia. You can also support this podcast through Patreon: https://patreon.com/EzConversations. Musical credit to Michael from Piano Hooks. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furkhan-dandia/support

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  • Creator
    Evergreen Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    228
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 485541
  • Show Website
    EZ Conversations

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