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

    Unlocking the Power of Infrared Light Therapy

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan sits down with Dr. Henderson to explore the revolutionary impacts of infrared light therapy. Dr. Henderson shares his journey from music to medical school and discusses his groundbreaking work in infrared light therapy, touching on its benefits for conditions like PTSD, depression, and traumatic brain injury. The conversation delves into the science behind infrared light therapy, including its effects at different wavelengths and intensities, and highlights ongoing research and practical applications. Listeners also learn about the potential benefits and future directions of this non-invasive therapy in treating long COVID, ADHD, and other neurological conditions. Theodore A. Henderson, MD, PhD, is president and founder of Neuro-Luminance Inc., which is bringing revolutionary treatments to bear upon traumatic brain injury, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, post-COVID fatigue syndrome, and other brain disorders. He holds three patents and three patents pending. He has published in neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, dementia, photobiomodulation, and traumatic brain injury. He has over 70 publications in top research journals and has been cited in over 900 scientific papers. His recent book, Brighter Days Ahead, is featured on Amazon. Dr. Henderson will help you rethink brain disorders like depression and brain injury and introduce you to exciting new treatments which activate the brain’s healing process. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:55 Dr. Henderson's Journey into Science and Medicine 02:48 Discovering Infrared Light Therapy 05:35 Understanding Infrared Light and Its Benefits 09:04 Research and Clinical Trials 13:14 Mechanisms and Effects of Infrared Light 17:49 Depression, PTSD, and Neuroplasticity 21:10 PTSD Treatment and Support for Veterans 22:11 Success Stories: Overcoming Trauma 23:08 Exploring Long COVID Treatments 23:55 ADHD and Brain Fog Improvements 25:10 The Need for Clinical Trials 25:56 Understanding Neuroplasticity 28:12 Concussion Treatment Paradigm Shift 30:06 Infrared Light Therapy for Brain Health 33:03 Ketamine and Depression Treatment 36:00 The Role of Infections in Mental Health 39:20 Healthy Dopamine Release 40:27 Risks and Benefits of Infrared Light Therapy 43:01 Final Thoughts 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 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-ccc-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

    51 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Healing Power of Art

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Karen DeLoach discusses the transformative power of art and creativity as a form of self-therapy. Drawing from her extensive experience as an artist, coach, filmmaker, art teacher, and actor, Karen delves into how engaging in creative activities can help people overcome psychological challenges and enhance their well-being. Karen highlights art's therapeutic benefits by sharing personal anecdotes, including her students' stories. She also covers online resources for those interested in exploring their creative potential. The episode emphasizes that creativity is innate and accessible to everyone, regardless of age or skill level. Karen DeLoach is an award-winning artist/art teacher, author, minister, wife, mother, grandmother and speaker/coach. She has a BFA in painting/ drawing and an MA in Studio Art. She has written three art books, How to Draw, How to Paint, and Art History & Appreciation, which she has used in college and online classes. Find Karen online: gettingcreativewithkaren.com 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:59 Karen's Journey into Art and Teaching 04:15 The Healing Power of Art 07:14 Engaging the Right Brain 11:17 Creativity in Everyday Life 16:05 Overcoming Criticism and Embracing Creativity 20:31 Rediscovering Childhood Passions 21:40 Rediscovering Creativity Through Art Therapy 22:51 The Universal Starting Point in Arts and Music 23:21 Overcoming Left Brain Bully 24:08 The Healing Power of Art 26:49 Transitioning to Filmmaking 30:06 Art as a Lifeline 38:28 Art and Technology: Embracing AI 41:24 Connecting Through Creativity 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-ccc-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

  3. DEC 12

    Overcoming Addiction Through Embracing Adventure

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Andy shares his transformative journey of overcoming alcohol addiction and embracing a life full of adventure. Growing up in the Shetland Islands, Andy developed a lifelong addiction to alcohol despite achieving a successful career in various industries. His turning point came in his 50s, triggered by a profound realization inspired by Michael Jackson's 'Man in the Mirror'. Andy discusses how he leveraged neuroscience and a personal commitment to change his life, leading to adventures like cycling the Tour de France course and reaching Everest base camp. Throughout the conversation, Andy emphasizes the importance of resilience, embracing vulnerability, and the power of gradual, mindful progress. His story serves as an inspiration for anyone seeking to overcome personal challenges and pursue extraordinary goals. A heavy drinker from age 13, Andy's life was dominated by alcohol for nearly 40 years. Despite a hugely successful and award-winning career across the healthcare spectrum, inside, he was falling apart. He tried 'everything' to regain control of his drinking - AA, Hypnotherapy, Counselling, his Doctor - and when none of it worked, he assumed he was broken and unfixable. One day, inspiration came from the most unusual of places - the Michael Jackson song, 'The Man in the Mirror'. This started a voyage of self-discovery and learning to work with the dark forces within him rather than beating himself up relentlessly. His turnaround in his relationship with alcohol was so profound it inspired him to seek new challenges - taking on the entire course of the Tour de France for a children's charity, mountain biking across the Arctic Circle, and, in 2023, riding his bike to Everest Base Camp to inspire others that sobriety brings joy and fulfilment back into your life." 00:00 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 00:58 Andy's Early Life and Struggles with Alcohol 02:39 Turning Point: Overcoming Alcohol Addiction 06:17 Life After Alcohol: Embracing Adventure 07:43 The Power of Asking and Self-Discovery 10:51 The Importance of Saying Yes and Facing Challenges 16:21 Lessons from the Tour de France 32:14 Building Resilience and Facing Fears 41:48 Finding Purpose and Helping Others 45:59 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 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-ccc-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

    57 min

  4. DEC 9

    Exploring Trauma and Transformation

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan and guest Joe Malone delve into Joe's journey of overcoming severe addiction, guilt, and trauma. Joe shares his experiences growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, joining the Marine Corps, and struggling with hard substances and emotional turmoil. He discusses the impact of social isolation, survivor's guilt, and brain injuries on his mental health. Joe also emphasizes the importance of small, actionable changes in daily routines, emotional tethering, and finding new environments for recovery. He highlights the role of personal accountability, family influence, and finding purpose through teaching others self-defence and situational awareness. The episode is a story of resilience, finding meaning, and the continuous journey of personal growth. Joe's formative years were characterized by personal adversity, including involvement in minor street crimes that could have significantly altered his future. However, these experiences catalyzed change, leading him to join the United States Marine Corps in 2006. His dedication and exceptional performance eventually earned him a place within the MARSOC Raiders, the elite special operations force of the Marine Corps. Throughout his military career, Mr. Malone demonstrated exemplary service with seven deployments to high-conflict regions, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. These experiences gave him a profound understanding of operational environments, tactical leadership, and the complexities of modern combat. His ability to navigate and lead in such volatile conditions is a testament to his strategic thinking and resilience. In addition to his academic and professional certifications, Joe has contributed to special operations intelligence. He is a published content creator for Special Operations Digital Intelligence, focusing on analyzing and exploiting battlefield mobile phone intelligence. This specialization remains critically relevant in contemporary military operations. For further details on how Mr. Joe Malone and JM Training can assist in developing tailored safety solutions for your organization, please visit jmtraining.com or contact us directly. 00:00 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 01:05 Joe Malone's Early Life and Struggles 01:20 Joining the Marine Corps 01:53 Survivor's Guilt and Mental Health 02:36 The Need for Social Acceptance 06:50 Isolation and Shame in Addiction 10:19 Overcoming Addiction and Changing Environment 15:04 The Power of Small Changes 20:27 Guilt and Trauma from Military Service 23:12 Struggles with Isolation and Mental Health 23:33 Life on the Streets and the Impact of Neglect 24:29 Descent into Addiction and Despair 25:23 Turning Points and Moments of Clarity 26:58 Military Service and Identity Crisis 30:52 Finding Purpose and Helping Others 33:45 Daily Practices for Personal Growth 40:53 Family and Leading by Example 44:59 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 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

    52 min

  5. DEC 5

    Navigating Legal Battles: A Fight for Justice and Faith

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan welcomes Philip Zodiotes, a businessman, father, grandfather, and devout Christian from Virginia. Philip shares his personal story of being embroiled in a legal battle to protect a child from abuse, which led to a three-year imprisonment for aiding and abetting international parental kidnapping. He reflects on his faith journey, how it has provided him strength, and his ongoing fight against what he sees as an agenda to normalize adult-child sexual relations. The discussion also delves into broader societal issues, including the legal system's shortcomings and the need for public awareness and support in safeguarding children. In 2012, the Obama administration, in collusion with the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), targeted Philip Zodhiates, a Christian business owner, and Response Unlimited, his business, in an attempt to silence and bankrupt him. Since 1979, Philip and his company have been helping non-profit organizations raise funds for worthwhile causes. He and his wife Kathie have raised six grown children and now have three grandchildren. This lawfare against Philip Zodhiates is an alarming and ongoing case every American should be concerned about who wants to protect children from becoming susceptible to the advances of sexual predators! On top of that, Philip Zodhiates is now defending himself against a lawsuit for millions of dollars because the former partner of the mother claims she was denied her “parental rights,” even though credible evidence points to the fact that she is a pedophile, something the Vermont courts chose to ignore to further a nefarious agenda of advancing the normalization of adult-child sexual relations. It turns out that Philip Zodhiates is now caught in the crosshairs of that agenda, being litigated by the SPLC as they go about seeking a legal precedent in support of the left's attempt to legitimize adult-child sex. Using a federal court in Burlington, Vermont and a progressive judge, the SPLC may succeed if good men stay silent and the plaintiff, with the help of SPLC, wins this case. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:41 Philip's Background and Faith 04:17 The Legal Battle Begins 04:36 Details of the Case and Conviction 08:18 The Civil Suit and Larger Implications 23:11 Prison Experience and Personal Growth 37:28 Call to Action 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 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

    49 min

  6. DEC 2

    Mind-Body Medicine and Conscious Healing

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host Furkhan invites Alisha to discuss her journey of overcoming severe depression and social anxiety through unconventional methods. Alisha shares her transition from working as an engineer to becoming a mind-body medicine practitioner. She explains the principles behind mind-body medicine, the concept of human consciousness, and the healing process by welcoming emotions rather than resisting them. Alisha also delves into practical tools for managing mental health, such as the instant elevation tool, breathing exercises, and understanding the human scale of consciousness. The conversation provides insights into how one's inner state affects reality and the importance of living in higher energy states for overall well-being. Alisha Kapani is a former Chemical Engineer turned Mindbody Mentor after struggling with severe depression for 5 years. She assists clients worldwide in tapping into their body’s wisdom to resolve illness and access their highest possibilities for vitality and abundance. 00:00 Introduction and Common Ground 00:34 Alisha's Journey with Depression 01:59 Discovering Mind-Body Medicine 02:50 Transition from Engineering to Healing 05:58 Understanding and Managing Depression 08:13 Social Anxiety Awareness 10:20 Healing Anxiety and Depression 12:40 Exploring Mind-Body Medicine 18:21 Raising Consciousness 21:04 Exploring Emotional Curiosity and Acceptance 21:59 The Role of Reason and Love in Consciousness 25:11 Understanding Electromagnetic Fields and Vibrations 31:14 The Power of Theta Healing 35:22 Practical Steps for Self-Healing 40:10 Connecting with Alisha Kapani 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

    53 min

  7. NOV 28

    Understanding Modern Illness: The Crucial Role of Diet and Questioning Conventional Wisdom

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host Furkhan engages with Dr. John, an expert in medical science, to discuss the intricate relationships between diet, obesity, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and stress. Dr. John highlights how diet, particularly the intake of processed foods and grains, significantly impacts health. He also critiques the prevailing medical understanding of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the necessity of collective action and personal responsibility in combating these chronic conditions. The episode delves into historical medical practices, Eastern versus Western medicine, and the importance of questioning medical norms and making informed dietary choices. Dr. Poothullil practiced medicine as a pediatrician and allergist for over 30 years, with 27 years in Texas. He received his medical degree from the University of Kerala, India, in 1968, after which he completed two years of medical residency in Washington, D.C., and Phoenix, Arizona and two years of fellowship, one in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the other in Ontario, Canada. He began his practice in 1974 and retired in 2008. He holds certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics, The American Board of Allergy & Immunology, and the Canadian Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Poothullil has written articles on hunger and satiation, weight loss, diabetes, and the senses of taste and smell. His articles have been published in medical journals such as Physiology and Behavior, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, Journal of Women’s Health, Journal of Applied Research, Nutrition, and Nutritional Neuroscience. His work has also been quoted in Woman’s Day, Fitness, Red Book and Woman’s World. His articles on diabetes have been published in Alternative Medicine, Whole Person, India Abroad, and several other magazines. Dr. Poothullil is an active speaker on diabetes and cancer. He has appeared on four television shows, interviewed on over 60 national and local radio programs, and given more than 40 talks to groups in bookstores and private groups and associations. An interview with him appeared in the Washington Post. He has published nearly 130 blogs on his website, DrJohnOnHealth.com. New Book Coming soon: Your Health is Being Sabotaged: How to Prevent Disinformation, Misinformation, and Missing Information from Misleading You into Lifestyle Illnesses. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection 00:55 Dr. John's Background and Expertise 01:33 Understanding Insulin Resistance 03:16 The Hunger Mechanism 08:08 Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin 10:30 Impact of Diet on Health 23:29 The Role of Stress in Chronic Diseases 26:11 Understanding the Stress Response 26:46 The Role of Food in Stress Management 28:12 Disinformation and Misinformation in Health 29:33 The History and Misconceptions of Diabetes 32:12 The Flaws in Diabetes Treatment 40:04 The Genetic and Familial Factors in Diabetes 46:53 Eastern vs. Western Medicine Approaches 50:11 Empowering Patients to Take Control 51:46 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 NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial 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

  8. NOV 25

    Exploring Cultural Contrasts and Individualism

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host Furkhan interviews James Richardson, a PhD-trained anthropologist who transitioned from academia to the business world. James shares his experiences living in India for three years and the cultural contrasts he noticed upon returning to the United States. They discuss themes of individualism, social isolation, mental health, and the impact of different cultural structures on personal development and community interaction. James also touches on his latest book, which delves into individualism as a way of life and shares insights from his personal journey and professional experiences. James F. Richardson is a Ph.D. cultural anthropologist who has studied American society for twenty years as a market research consultant. Recently, the author of a new, award-winning nonfiction book – Our Worst Strength: American Individualism and Its Hidden Discontents - questioning our approach to individualism as a way of life. He lives in Tucson, Arizona, where he writes a weekly Substack — Homo Imaginari — for a growing international readership.  00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:09 Cultural Shock: India vs. USA 04:04 Social Isolation and Community Dynamics 10:15 Mental Health and Career Challenges 16:08 Western vs. Eastern Mental Health Perspectives 23:59 Struggles of Urban Migration in India 25:29 Surveillance and Social Pressure 27:00 Victim Mentality and Social Mobility 30:25 Role Models and Hope 36:42 Affirmative Action and Education 44:30 Concluding Thoughts 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 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

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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
    237
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    Explicit
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    © 485541
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    EZ Conversations

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