EZ Conversations

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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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  • The Intersection of Psychology, Philosophy, and Buddhism

    The Intersection of Psychology, Philosophy, and Buddhism
    Nov 21 2024
    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, host Furkhan explores the rich and complex intersections of psychology, philosophy, and Buddhism with retired psychologist and author Dan Chappell. Dan shares his journey of linking modern Western psychotherapy with the philosophies of Nietzsche, the Buddha, and ancient Chinese thought. They discuss the idea of thinking beyond the personal self, the nuances within the concept of mindfulness, the significance of awareness, and the broader implications for modern psychology. The conversation delves into how historical philosophies can inform current societal challenges, the role of meaningful practices, and how we might achieve deeper contentment and unity in today's divided world. Dr. Daniel Chapelle, a psychologist with over three decades of experience, is the author of seven books that combine psychology, philosophy, history, and religion, including Meditative Self-Care; The Necessity of Unhappiness-A Paradox; Karma for Westerners; Nietzsche and the Buddha: Different Lives, Same Ideas (How Nietzsche May Yet Become the West's Own Buddha); Nietzsche and Psychoanalysis; and The Soul In Everyday Life. These writings are not separate items with no connection between them. Together, they are a sustained attempt to respond to Nietzsche's central challenge, his famous thought of the eternal return of all things. With it, Nietzsche asked his readers a personal question that would lay bare their innermost feelings and thoughts about their existence. He asked: How would you feel and what would you think if you had to live your life over and over, again and again, endlessly and without anything new or different in it? How could you become so well disposed to your life and yourself to welcome this idea? Chapelle has a dual background in theoretical or philosophical psychology and clinical psychology. He received his doctorate from the Institute of Philosophic Studies at the University of Dallas. He has over 30 years of experience in clinical consulting practice. An American, he was born in Belgium. He resides in New Bedford, MA. For more information, please see: www.meditativeselfcare.com 00:00 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 00:44 Dan Chappell's Background and Work 01:34 Intersection of Psychology and Philosophy 02:27 Journey into Psychology and Philosophy 03:13 Nietzsche and the Buddha 04:50 Modern Psychology vs. Buddhism 08:20 Nietzsche's Challenge and Meditative Self-Care 12:32 Philosophical and Psychological Implications 15:07 Transcendence and Everyday Life 25:11 Space, Time, and Awareness 26:47 Exploring the Nature of Awareness 28:07 Meditation and Transcending Time and Space 29:21 Awareness vs. Consciousness 31:18 The Concept of God and Atheism 36:48 Freud vs. Jung: Individual vs. Collective Unconscious 38:39 Mindfulness in Modern Psychology 42:32 The Golden Rule and Ethical Living 49:00 The Over Human and Evolution of Consciousness 52:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Work 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
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    59 mins
  • Healing Trauma Through Spirituality

    Healing Trauma Through Spirituality
    Nov 18 2024
    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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Exploration of Controversies: Vaccine Safety, Cancer Solutions and Alternative Therapies

    Exploration of Controversies: Vaccine Safety, Cancer Solutions and Alternative Therapies
    Nov 14 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 11 mins

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