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. 16 HRS AGO

    Forgiveness: A Journey from Skepticism to Self-Healing

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Dara McKinley shares her profound journey and insights on the complex process of forgiveness. With host Furkhan Danida, Dara delves into her personal experiences of loss and betrayal, the skepticism she harboured toward forgiveness, and how a pivotal moment led her to discover a practical, spiritually grounded path to healing. They explore the differences between religious and spiritual approaches to forgiveness, practical steps to overcome deep-seated resentments, and the importance of unconditional love and internal emotional work. Listeners will gain an understanding of navigating episodic, enduring, and epic timeframes in forgiveness and how consistent practices can create transformative shifts in their lives. After studying psychology and alternative spirituality for most of her life, an unlikely turn of events pointed Dara McKinley toward the forgiveness path. Examined through the lens of her previous knowledge, she discovered that forgiveness is an effective healing modality that is bigger than one’s ability to pardon. Feeling called to help those deterred by mainstream forgiveness definitions, today, Dara guides people beyond popular forgiveness understandings and into a practical spiritual process that restores peace. 02:43 Introduction to the Podcast and Topic of Forgiveness 04:03 Dara's Journey with Forgiveness 06:38 The Turning Point: Embracing Forgiveness 08:26 Developing a Practical Forgiveness Path 11:29 The Role of Unconditional Love in Forgiveness 15:16 Navigating the Inner World for Healing 25:01 Practical Steps to Emotional Circulation 28:31 Creating Without Judgment 28:38 Emotional Fluidity and Unconditional Love 29:09 Identifying Core Issues 29:58 The Power of Forgiveness 30:54 Navigating Stuckness 32:05 The Role of the Right Hemisphere 33:59 Self-Forgiveness and Childhood Trauma 35:39 Intra-Personal Forgiveness 45:50 Enduring, Episodic, and Epic Timeframes 49:03 Practical Forgiveness Strategies 50:58 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/ezconversations 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 Descript: https://get.descript.com/e2d248wpwtav for creating podcast episodes 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

    56 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Mastering Communication: Practical Tips and Insights

    Brenden Kumarasamy joins the EZ Conversations podcast to discuss his journey to becoming a communication coach and share practical takeaways for listeners. The episode covers the underestimation of communication skills, the origin of public speaking fears, and Brendan's structured approach to improving communication. He introduces key exercises, such as the random word exercise, the question drill, and the gratitude video message, to enhance communication skills. Listeners are encouraged to take small, consistent steps to build their skills and unlock greater possibilities. Brenden is the founder of MasterTalk; he coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become the top 1% of communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called MasterTalk that provides everyone worldwide with free access to communication tools. Social Media Links: Website: http://rockstarcommunicator.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalks Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendenkumarasamy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourtalk/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@masteryourtalk TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@masteryourtalk Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/masteryourtalks 02:23 Introduction and Welcome 03:11 Guest Background and Early Life 03:46 Journey into Communication Coaching 04:42 Challenges and Insights in Communication 09:25 Case Competitions and Executive Coaching 17:11 Practical Communication Tips 26:16 Introduction to Juggling Exercises 26:33 Exercise 1: The Random Word Exercise 28:52 Exercise 2: The Question Drill 32:59 Exercise 3: The Gratitude Video Message 39:20 The Importance of Sequencing in Communication 48:32 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/ezconversations 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 Descript: https://get.descript.com/e2d248wpwtav for creating podcast episodes Zencastr: 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

    52 min

  3. JAN 23

    Understanding the Impact of Wall Street on the Working Class

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, the host welcomes Les Leopold, co-founder and director of the Labor Institute, who advocates for labour education and working-class issues. The conversation begins with exploring Les’s background, highlighting his lifetime work as an educator, turning academic ideas into practical, actionable knowledge for working people since the mid-1970s. Les discusses his transition to writing, revealing how a notable campaign involving Bruce Springsteen and personal experiences prompted him to author several books, including his latest on financial and labour issues. The discussion delves into the undervaluation of the working class due to deregulation, outsourcing, and economic manipulation like stock buybacks and leveraged buyouts. Les emphasizes the need for strong labour unions, community mobilization, and systemic changes to prevent Wall Street-induced layoffs. The conversation also touches on job instability's personal and societal impacts, and Les shares his vision for a more equitable future. Listeners are provided with resources to explore further, including Les’s educational materials and books. After graduating from Oberlin College and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (MPA 1975), Les co-founded the Labor Institute (1976). This non-profit organization designs research and educational programs on occupational safety and health, as well as the environment and economics for unions, worker centers, and community organizations. In addition to his most recent book, Wall Street’s War on Workers: How Mass Layoffs and Greed are Destroying the Working Class and What to do about it (Chelsea Green 2024), he is also the author of Defiant German, Defiant Jew (Amsterdam Publishers, 2020) he is the author of Runaway Inequality: An Activist's Guide to Economic Justice (Labor Institute Press, 2015, 2016, 2018), How to Make a Million Dollars an Hour  (John Wiley and Sons, 2013); The Looting of America, (Chelsea Green Publishing, June 2009); The Man Who Hated Work and Loved Labor: The Life and Times of Tony Mazzocchi, (Chelsea Green Publishing, June 2006). The Mazzocchi story won the Independent Publisher Award for best biography.   He is helping build a national economic educational train-the-trainer program with unions and community groups. All proceeds from his books are donated to non-profit organizations.  04:39 Welcome to EZ Conversations 05:17 Les's Background and Career Journey 07:25 The Joy of Writing 11:52 The Power of the Working Class 17:28 Challenges Facing the Working Class 22:22 Impact of Deregulation and Outsourcing 24:13 The Role of Unions and Labor Laws 26:10 Potential Changes Under Trump Administration 29:29 Corporate Responsibility and Worker Rights 31:34 Global Examples of Labor Power 33:43 Automation and the Future of Work 34:56 Automation and Labor: A Historical Perspective 36:35 The Impact of Stock Buybacks on Workers 37:49 The Mechanism and Consequences of Stock Buybacks 47:35 Corporate Greed and Its Philosophical Implications 01:00:50 The Human Cost of Mass Layoffs 01:03:43 Solutions and Call to Action for Workers 01:06:41 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/ezconversations 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 Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 12m

  4. JAN 20

    The Art of Alchemy: Understanding Personal Transformation

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, host Furkan welcomes Michelle Hawk, an expert in the intersection of spirituality and science, to delve into the ancient art of alchemy and its relevance in today's world. Michelle shares her journey in studying shamanism and energy healing since 2003, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all life and the integration of ancient wisdom into modern practices. They discuss the seven stages of alchemy, from death to rebirth, and how these principles can be applied to personal and societal transformation. Michelle also provides practical insights on overcoming resistance to change and the importance of continuous growth and healing. Listeners will comprehensively understand alchemy’s principles and how to incorporate them into their lives for profound transformation. Michelle Hawk is an Alchemist, Shaman, Master Healer, and Spiritual Mentor who began practicing Shamanism at age 15 in 2003. A naturally gifted psychic and intuitive channel, Michelle’s work with Alchemy and shamanic energies and multiple certifications as a Master Healer allow her to offer the deepest level of transformational work. She mentors and trains practitioners in alchemy, shamanism, and the healing arts, and she helps people master their intuitive gifts and magical birthright. To find Michelle: Website: https://michellehawk.com Download your FREE guide to the 7 Stages of Alchemy: https://michellehawk.com/gift-for-you I AM Alchemy 200-hour Certification Training: https://michellehawk.com/i-am-alchemy Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ShamanSisterSessions 03:58 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 04:51 Michelle's Journey into Shamanism and Science 06:43 The Intersection of Alchemy and Modern Life 12:06 Understanding Alchemy: Beyond Lead to Gold 15:02 Applying Alchemy in Personal Transformation 21:54 Navigating Resistance and Embracing Change 37:19 The Seven Stages of Alchemy 49:06 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/ezconversations 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

    54 min

  5. JAN 16

    Unmasking Toxicity: The Pathway to Holistic Health and Wellness

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Christian, a seasoned entrepreneur and holistic health coach, joins to discuss the significant work he and his team are doing in health and wellness. Christian shares his journey from running a physical wellness center to transitioning to a virtual coaching business, addressing holistic health, toxicity, and mental-emotional well-being. The conversation touches on the importance of identifying the root causes of health issues, the impact of mental and emotional toxins, the influence of Western medicine, and factors contributing to societal health crises. Christian provides practical advice on dietary changes, managing emotional inputs, and navigating systemic issues, empowered by his perspective grounded in Christian faith and holistic wellness. Christian has been working full-time in the “alternative” health space since 2005, logging about 20,000 hours of one—on—one coaching in fitness, nutrition, life, and relationship coaching. He is a co-owner of a newly established organization called Healing United, a Private Membership Association that collaborates with doctors and coaches to transform healthcare by focusing on healing instead of treatment. Christian's primary focus is on creating holistic and personalized detox programs to help people overcome a myriad of otherwise "incurable" diseases. He also hosts a blog and a podcast called Deconstructing Conventional and has been a guest on dozens of shows. Christian is a husband and father of six homeschooled kids. He also has a Master of Divinity from Fuller Seminary. 04:23 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 05:22 Guest Introduction: Meet Christian 05:42 Journey into Holistic Health and Wellness 06:26 Transition to Virtual Coaching and Focus on Toxicity 07:19 Working with Your Spouse: Challenges and Rewards 10:47 Understanding the Root Causes of Health Issues 13:50 The Impact of Mental and Emotional Toxins 16:26 The History and Critique of Western Medicine 21:10 The Role of Psychiatry and Therapy in Modern Society 32:42 Chemical Toxins and Their Effects 34:18 Heavy Metals and Food Industry Toxins 35:16 Microbes and Parasite Infections 36:06 Mental and Physical Detoxification 36:43 Simplifying Health and Nutrition 38:52 Systemic Issues and Greed 45:28 Christian Perspective on Health and Hope 53:11 Practical Tips for Detox and Healthy Living 57:20 Social Media and Digital Detox 1:01:31 Conclusion 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/ezconversations 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

    1h 6m

  6. JAN 13

    Exploring the Continuous Journey of Healing

    Elizabeth Cush joins the EZ Conversations podcast to discuss the nuances of healing and her work as a therapist and life coach for highly sensitive women. Elizabeth shares insights into her own healing journey and how it informs her practice. The conversation delves into understanding the concept of healing, dealing with shame and the inner critic, and the importance of self-love and compassion. Elizabeth also touches on the challenges of societal pressures, especially with the influence of social media, and emphasizes the significance of taking small, manageable steps toward personal growth. The episode concludes with Elizabeth's resources and upcoming group support for highly sensitive women. Elizabeth Cush is a licensed clinical professional counsellor practicing in Maryland and Delaware, a life coach for highly sensitive women, and a business owner. She’s also the host of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast. Elizabeth has worked in the mental health field for over 19 years, during which time she has incorporated the body, mind, and spirit into her work. 02:55 Introduction and Welcome 03:51 Guest Introduction: Elizabeth Cush 04:31 Understanding Healing 06:26 Personal Healing Journey 08:21 Navigating Resistance in Therapy 11:04 Continuous Healing and Growth 17:49 Shame and Vulnerability in Men 23:01 Shame and Body Image in Women 25:03 Gratitude Practice and Perspective 30:17 Subjective Nature of Trauma 34:33 Taking Responsibility for Healing 37:16 Setting Realistic Goals in Therapy 39:37 Therapist-Client Relationship 43:35 Conclusion 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/ezconversations 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

    48 min

  7. JAN 9

    Journey from Depression to Spiritual Awakening

    Neil Elliott's Journey from Depression to Spiritual Awakening In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, host Furkhan welcomes guest Neil Elliott, a professional engineer, to discuss his profound spiritual journey. Neil shares his life story, from the challenges of growing up without a father and working as an engineer to experiencing a deep, dark depression in his 40s. He narrates how meditative practices and spiritual books helped him move from a place of despair to one of inner peace, unconditional love, and non-judgment. Neil emphasizes the importance of experiencing rather than labelling spiritual journeys and how connectedness to source, meditation, and inner guidance can transform one's life. He also highlights the significance of being open to different paths to spiritual enlightenment and trusting the process for profound personal growth. To any outsider, D. Neil Elliott was highly educated, owned a profitable consulting firm, had a successful career, and had a fantastic wife and family. But things were not all they seemed to be … Neil was facing many challenges. In a phrase, he was in a dark place. Quite by accident, he discovered a higher road. He found the key to transforming his life as he travelled that road.   Neil read hundreds of self-help and spiritual books and took self-development courses for nearly thirty years. While all offered hope for change and improvement, nothing fulfilled his needs or genuinely delivered on its promises.   Neil’s desire—and his new mission in life—is to share the knowledge he gained and the process he used on his journey to self-awareness, together with the blueprint document he discovered that was instrumental in transforming his life. He wants to give you, regardless of your station in life, the tools and opportunity to empower yourself, transform your life, and draw peace, joy, love, and prosperity into your situation and environment. Neil believes that as more and more people follow this Higher Road to true spiritual perfection, a New Era of Love and Peace will dawn for everyone worldwide. 03:36 Introduction and Welcome 04:36 Neil's Background and Early Life 06:29 Professional Journey and Personal Struggles 07:09 Descent into Depression 09:22 Turning Point and Spiritual Awakening 09:57 Meditation and Spiritual Practices 15:47 Navigating Life's Challenges 26:15 Thoughts on Atheism and Openness 36:54 Manifestation and Changing Beliefs 48:11 Conclusion 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-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

    52 min

  8. JAN 6

    Unraveling Nutrition: The Hidden Truths of Sugars and Polysaccharides

    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan welcomes Dr. John Lewis to discuss his extensive journey in health and wellness. Dr. Lewis shares his background, from childhood sports to becoming a drug-free competitive bodybuilder and later transitioning into academics and research on nutrition and exercise. Key highlights include his insights on the misconceptions surrounding sugar consumption, the differentiation between various sugars, and the beneficial polysaccharides in aloe vera and rice bran. The conversation also touches on the importance of combining nutrition and exercise, the impact of processed and natural sugars, and practical advice on supplementation and managing chronic conditions like diabetes through dietary choices. Much of Dr. Lewis’s research has focused on evaluating the effects of nutrition, dietary supplements, and exercise on human health. He and his colleagues have been continually searching for ways to help people achieve and maintain health through natural treatments that align with our physiology. A primary stimulus for the origin of Dr Lewis Nutrition™ occurred after Dr. Lewis ran his landmark study on how an aloe polysaccharide multi-nutrient complex improved cognitive and immune functioning after 12 months in persons with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease, leading to the creation of the dietary supplement, Daily Brain Care. Daily Brain Care showed clinically and statistically significant improvements in cognition according to the ADAS-cog cognition score and statistically significant improvements in inflammation (according to TNFα and VEGF), immune function (according to the CD4/CD8 ratio), and adult stem cells (according to CD14+ cells). His seminal publication from the study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease spurred him to leave academics and pursue a science-based business career and enabled him to be selected for a widely-acclaimed TEDxMiami talk. 03:37 Introduction and Guest Welcome 04:41 Dr. John Lewis's Journey into Health and Wellness 05:38 Transition from Bodybuilding to Health Research 07:14 Meeting Influential Figures and Discovering Polysaccharides 09:16 Challenges in Academia and Shift to Business 11:29 Importance of Nutrition and Exercise 15:58 The Role of Supplements in Health 24:31 Understanding Complex Sugars and Polysaccharides 30:12 Reading Labels: The Key to Healthy Eating 32:33 Understanding the Benefits of Rice Bran 34:46 The Role of Nutrition in Disease Management 39:27 Debunking Myths About Grains and Gluten 43:21 Diabetes and Dietary Choices 49:55 Exploring Different Diets: What Works for You? 51:57 The Blue Zones: Lessons in Longevity 56:25 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

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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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    Evergreen Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    249
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