Episodes

  • Unraveling Nutrition: The Hidden Truths of Sugars and Polysaccharides

    Unraveling Nutrition: The Hidden Truths of Sugars and Polysaccharides
    Jan 6 2025
    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. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:04 Dr. John Lewis's Journey into Health and Wellness 02:01 Transition from Bodybuilding to Health Research 03:37 Meeting Influential Figures and Discovering Polysaccharides 05:39 Challenges in Academia and Shift to Business 07:52 Importance of Nutrition and Exercise 12:21 The Role of Supplements in Health 20:54 Understanding Complex Sugars and Polysaccharides 26:35 Reading Labels: The Key to Healthy Eating 28:56 Understanding the Benefits of Rice Bran 31:09 The Role of Nutrition in Disease Management 35:50 Debunking Myths About Grains and Gluten 39:44 Diabetes and Dietary Choices 46:18 Exploring Different Diets: What Works for You? 48:20 The Blue Zones: Lessons in Longevity 52:48 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 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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    1 hr
  • Harnessing Positive Psychology for Mental Well-being

    Harnessing Positive Psychology for Mental Well-being
    Jan 2 2025
    In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan welcomes Marc, a technologist and founder of the nonprofit organization Take Two Minutes. The discussion delves into Marc's journey, from his extensive background in technology to his heartfelt initiative for mental well-being spurred by his son's struggles with happiness. Marc shares insights into positive psychology practices such as gratitude journaling, three good things, and grounding exercises that have proven to help individuals enhance their mental well-being. The conversation also discusses the importance of finding purpose, empathy, and compassion in personal and professional settings. Marc's mission emphasizes helping others without profiting from their suffering, driving the core philosophy of Take Two Minutes. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on practical activities to manage stress and anxiety and foster a positive mindset. Marc S. Fussell is the visionary founder of the non-profit Take 2 Minutes, a revolutionary platform designed to enhance mental wellness through positive psychology and technology. With over 25 years of experience in IT, Marc’s entrepreneurial spirit and passion for improving mental health have led to creating a suite of tools that leverage daily positive messages, gratitude journaling, meditations, breathing exercises, a grounding exercise, a gratitude challenge, sleep audio, dream journaling, and more to foster happiness and well-being. As a dedicated father, his journey into positive psychology was inspired by a personal commitment to support his son’s mental health, evolving into a mission to spread positivity to a broader audience. 00:00 Welcome to EZ Conversations Podcast 00:54 Marc's Journey into Positive Psychology 02:42 Bridging the Gap: Emotional Intelligence in Technology 05:43 Understanding and Managing Differences in the Workplace 10:23 The Power of Gratitude and Positive Psychology 15:28 Developing Take Two Minutes: From Personal Experience to Public Service 26:07 Incorporating Gratitude and Other Activities for Mental Wellbeing 27:16 Reflecting on the Past Week: The Questionnaire 27:34 Gratitude Journaling: A 30-Day Challenge 28:18 Three Good Things Activity: Evening Reflections 29:08 The Science Behind Positivity and Neural Pathways 29:54 Case Studies and Results: Measuring Positivity 33:18 The Simplicity and Impact of Short Exercises 34:26 Grounding Exercise: Managing Anxiety 37:55 Nonprofit Mission: Helping Without Profiting 41:23 Finding Purpose and Motivation 46:16 How to Access and Support Take Two Minutes 49:16 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
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    54 mins
  • Navigating Life, Relationships, and Self-Care

    Navigating Life, Relationships, and Self-Care
    Dec 30 2024
    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, we are joined by Haven, a podcaster and entrepreneur from Los Angeles, who shares her journey and insights on balancing family life, career, and self-care. Haven delves into her entrepreneurial venture running a virtual assistance company and the genesis of her podcast, 'Haven,' which addresses societal issues, relationships, and personal growth. The discussion covers the importance of self-care, marriage and parenting dynamics, balancing multiple roles, and dealing with societal pressures. Haven's authentic storytelling and practical advice offer listeners a relatable and insightful experience. Haven has always been an inquisitive person. She was the kid who would ditch her family and go to the front of the tour group to learn all she could from the guide. Now she's been married to her high school sweetheart for 12 years and has two kids who have morphed her Instagram into their fan account page, but that quest to learn never went away. Most recently, she enjoys taking popular topics and dissecting them over a matcha latte with her girlfriends, but now she records those conversations in podcast form in her show "Haven!" Topics from relationships (is it expected to fight over how forks go in a dishwasher every day of my life?), parenting (how can I "gentle parent" while being physically assaulted by my toddler?), body image (are we botoxing now??) and spirituality (do I still hold my same beliefs I did 10 years ago?) are all on the table to be looked at, explored, turned over, and welcomed. She won't necessarily find the answers but truly believes the questions hold the power. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:59 Family Life and Work Balance 02:44 Starting a Podcast Journey 03:53 Navigating Viral Content 06:35 Societal Issues and Body Image 12:24 Balancing Career and Family 19:37 Self-Care and Personal Growth 21:40 Understanding and Vocalizing Needs 22:41 Navigating Relationship Expectations 24:41 Balancing Responsibilities and Communication 29:46 The Importance of Conflict in Relationships 31:59 The Trend of Self-Care and Its True Meaning 34:48 Personal Reflections on Self-Care 40:53 Audience Engagement and Content Focus 47:05 Concluding Thoughts and Where to Find More 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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    54 mins
  • Challenging Mainstream Medicine

    Challenging Mainstream Medicine
    Dec 26 2024
    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Dr. Cowan joins to discuss the role of alternative medicine and its often unacknowledged impacts. He shares his unconventional views on chronic illnesses, the germ theory, and the effectiveness of vaccines. Dr. Cowan delves into the misconceptions around contagion, the immune system, and the nature of diseases, presenting his arguments with a mix of scientific critique and personal anecdotes. The conversation explores the importance of scientific literacy and challenges widely-held medical beliefs, prompting listeners to reconsider how they perceive health and disease. Dr. Thomas Cowan is a well-known alternative medicine doctor, author and speaker with a common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. He has given countless lectures and workshops throughout the U.S. on various subjects in health and medicine and is the author of six books. Recent publications include "The Contagion Myth,” co-authored by Sally Fallon Morell, “Cancer and the New Biology of Water,” and "Human Heart, Cosmic Heart." Until his recent retirement from active practice, Dr. Cowan had a general medical practice for 17 years in San Francisco, preceded by 17 years in Peterborough, NH and several years in upstate New York. He was a founding board member of the Weston A. Price Foundation and currently serves as its vice president. Dr. Cowan continues to actively lecture and interview, sharing information via his website, DrTomCowan.com, where he also offers many of the products he has used personally and in his practice. Additionally, Dr. Cowan offers high-quality beyond-organic vegetable powders, pantry and pasture products on his DrCowansGarden.com website, health and wellness support services at NewBiologyClinic.com, and educational opportunities for practitioners and others at NewBiologyCurriculum.com. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:37 Dr. Cowan's Background and Journey 01:02 Challenging Conventional Medicine 02:37 Debunking Germ Theory 05:35 Scientific Illiteracy in Medicine 07:35 The Virus Isolation Debate 18:02 The Role of Antibodies and Immune System 24:49 Understanding Disease and Healing 33:58 Critique of Western Medicine 34:48 Materialism and Modern Science 35:52 The Radio Analogy 38:05 Belief Systems and Health 43:22 Cancer and Emotional States 47:54 Government and Morality 51:58 Bacteria and Disease 57:24 The Importance of Truth 01:02:24 Concluding 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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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Debating Capitalism and Socialism

    Debating Capitalism and Socialism
    Dec 23 2024
    In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, Furkhan and guest Elsie Gilmore dive into the contentious debate between capitalism and socialism. Elsie shares her unique perspective, shaped by her upbringing on a small dairy farm in Vermont and her deep interest in environmental and social issues. She discusses capitalism's flaws and merits, focusing on exploiting workers and natural resources. The conversation also covers practical examples, such as the housing crisis and wage disparity in the U.S., and explores potential solutions like a blend of socialist principles. Elsie emphasizes the power of collective consumer action and the need for systemic change to address social and economic inequalities. Despite the challenges, she remains hopeful about the future, driven by her belief in the potential for human cooperation and innovation. Elsie Gilmore, author of How to Find Joy in a Capitalist Hellscape, holds a master’s degree in environmental law and policy from Vermont Law School. She is known for her environmental activism, including civil disobedience, and was arrested at the White House in 2011 as part of Tar Sands Action. She also conducts social experiments involving talking to and hugging strangers and advocates for environmental protection and fundamental human rights. Elsie began her writing journey when the internet was a toddler and hasn’t stopped since. Her work includes various personal and professional blogs, a column for the Rutland Herald, participation in several radio shows, and her current weekly Substack publication, Sunday Mornings in Bed. Described as “that lady who will not stop talking,” Elsie’s voice is persistent and passionate. With a twenty-year career as a web developer and the founder of Women With Moxie, a women’s networking company, Elsie has worn many hats, from Vermont farm girl to multi-business owner and now a published author. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome 01:00 Guest Introduction: Elsie Gilmore 02:47 Understanding Capitalism and Its Impact 04:20 Housing Crisis and Corporate Influence 06:24 Inflation and Corporate Profits 07:56 Consumer Power and Social Division 09:26 Wage Issues and Economic Inequality 12:57 Healthcare Systems: A Comparative Discussion 15:09 Taxation and Wealth Distribution 20:54 Corporate Influence on Politics 22:58 Socialism vs. Capitalism: Finding a Balance 29:48 Environmental Concerns and Sustainability 37:38 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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    46 mins
  • Unlocking the Power of Infrared Light Therapy

    Unlocking the Power of Infrared Light Therapy
    Dec 19 2024
    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
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    52 mins
  • The Healing Power of Art

    The Healing Power of Art
    Dec 16 2024
    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
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    48 mins
  • Overcoming Addiction Through Embracing Adventure

    Overcoming Addiction Through Embracing Adventure
    Dec 12 2024
    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
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