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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…
Episodes
EZ ConversationsMen's Fertility and Wellness
I sit down with Justin Houman, MD in this week's episode. Justin is a urologist based in Los Angeles. Justin shares some tips on how men can improve fertility…
EZ ConversationsSelf-Reliance and Humility
In this episode, I sit with Nate Herron. Nate works in the financial industry, but in his spare time, he is a mentor and minister at his local church. In this…
EZ ConversationsEvery Day Man Series 3: The Wisdom of Men
The Every Day Man Series is a feature I am doing on my podcast of three episodes. The focus is to speak to three men that I know who are fathers and husbands…
EZ ConversationsEveryday Man Series 2: Adapting as Men
The Every Day Man Series is a feature I am doing on my podcast of three episodes. The focus is to speak to three men that I know who are fathers and husbands…
EZ ConversationsEvery Day Man Series 1: Suicidal Ideation and Doing the Work
The Every Day Man Series is a feature I am doing on my podcast of three episodes. The focus is to speak to three men that I know who are fathers and husbands…
EZ ConversationsHow Running can be Therapeutic
In this week's episode, I sit down with William Pullen. William is a Psychotherapist based in London, England, he is an author, a TEDx speaker, and the founder…
EZ ConversationsHow Being Diagnosed with Epilepsy Gave Me Empathy
In this week's episode, I sit down with Pranav Ganeswaran, who is a medical student based in Australia. In this episode, Pranav shares his journey of being…
EZ ConversationsSelf-Recovery Requires Looking Inward
In this week's episode, I sit down with Angelique Macleod who is an author and model based in Calgary, Alberta. In this episode, Angelique shares her story of…
EZ ConversationsHow Break-ups can be an Opportunity for Healing
In this week's episode, I sit down with Leo Cheung (breakuprecoveryleo) and we discuss how break-ups are an opportunity for us to heal ourselves. Leo shares…
EZ ConversationsFocusing on the Relationship we Have With Ourselves
In this week's episode, I do my first solo recording. With Valentine's Day around the corner, I wanted to do something different this year. Whether you are…
EZ ConversationsThe Power of Language
In this week's episode, I welcome back Alistair Moes from MooseAngerManagement. Alistair and I discuss the power of language in this episode. We focus on…
EZ ConversationsWhy Healing is Crucial for Fatherhood
In this week's episode, I sit down with Curt Storring of Dad.Work. Curt shares his story of struggling as a father early on in his fatherhood and almost…
EZ ConversationsHow Self-Work Can Prepare Us for Relationships
In this week's episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Carl Huelin. Carl is based in the channel island of Jersey. Carl is a men's coach who focuses on…
EZ ConversationsHow Men Can Find Satisfaction
In this week's episode, I sit down with Kevin McNamara who is the author of the book, Satisfaction: How a Man Elevates His Skills and Qualities to Generate…
EZ ConversationsChoosing Purpose over Comfort with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg
In this week's episode, I had the honour of sitting with Dr. Jeremy Goldberg who is the man behind Long Distance Love Bombs. Jeremy shares his story of how he…
EZ ConversationsThe Impact of Sleep on Our Mental Well-Being
In this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Richard Prempeh from Live Light Club based in the U.K. Dr. Rich has focused much of his work on sleep and in this…
EZ ConversationsHow Therapy Shows Parts of us That Need Healing
In this week's episode, I sit down with Jared Salekin. Jared is an entrepreneur based in Calgary. In this episode, Jared shares his journey of pursuing therapy…
EZ ConversationsThe Pillars of a New Kind of Man
In this week's episode, I sit down with Chad Zueck who is the founder of A New Kind of Man. In this episode, Chad shares his own journey and what allowed him…
EZ ConversationsBreathwork and Healing
In this week's episode, I sit down with Ewan Corlett. Ewan is a therapist based in the U.K. Ewan shares his own journey of dealing with addiction, finding a…
EZ ConversationsHow Testicular Cancer Transformed my Life
In this week's episode, I sit down with David Jurasek. David shares his journey of battling through testicular cancer and how that allowed him to slow things…
EZ ConversationsTrauma Bonding and Relationships
In this week's episode, I sit down with Mitchell Smolkin. Mitchell is a psychotherapist, author and speaker. Mitchell believes in helping people find dignity…
EZ ConversationsEmotional Freedom Technique and Healing the Past
In this week's episode, I sit down with Patricia Vasconcelos from the Spoiled Soul. Patricia shares her story of healing and learning about Emotional Freedom…
EZ ConversationsTaking on the role of Caretakers as Children
In this week's episode, I sit down with Ben Steinbacher. Ben is a coach and shares his own story of what brought him to coaching. Ben and I discuss how…
EZ ConversationsHow Men Can Build Relationships With Themselves
In this week's episode, I sit down with Mike Campbell from MC Coaching. Mike is a men's coach working with men to build better relationships with themselves…
EZ ConversationsThe Problem with Authenticity and Accepting our Paradoxes
In this week's episode, I sit down with Dr. Mohamed Soliman. Dr. Soliman is a medical practitioner and life coach in the field of entrepreneurship. In this…
EZ ConversationsHow Men Can Show up in the Dating World
In this week's episode, I sit down with Kimberly Nina Hill. Kimberly is a relationship coach that works with men. Kimberly and I discuss how men can show up in…
EZ ConversationsBody Shaming and Mental Health
In this week's episode, I sit down with Jacqui Mmono who is a fitness instructor, entrepreneur and influencer. Jacqui and I discuss the impact body shaming can…
EZ ConversationsThe Impact of PTSD in my Life
In this week's episode, I sit down with Mike Jay. Mike is the host of the How Did That Work Out podcast. Mike shares his story of being part of the U.S…
EZ ConversationsMasculinity and Vulnerability
In this week's episode, I sit down with Pierre Azzam from the Braver Man Coaching. Pierre shares his experience of transitioning from a Psychiatrist to…
EZ ConversationsChoosing to be Mindfully Happy
In this week's episode, I sit down with mindfulness teacher, therapist and author Frances Trussel. Frances shares her own experience and what brought her on…
EZ ConversationsThe Impact of Porn on Mental Health
In this week's episode, I discuss a very important topic that does not get enough attention. I sit down with Catherine Lyell from Integrated Men's Health to…
EZ ConversationsUnlocking the Mind and Working through Mental Health
In this week's episode, I sit down with Tom Morgan who is the host of Unlocking the Mind podcast. Tom is a former Rugby player who had to end his career due to…
EZ ConversationsBromance and Supporting Other Men
In this episode, I welcome back Rich Dolan and Michael Chard for a conversation on bromance. We tackle the stigma around bromance and men's mental health. We…
EZ ConversationsBeing Vulnerable as Men
In this week's episode, I sit down with Dan McMillan who is the director of Assured Psychology based in Calgary. We talk about the importance of working with…
EZ ConversationsBuilding a Community of Support for Men
In this week's episode, I sit down with Derek and Fabian from Menz League. Menz League is a local initiative that Derek and Fabian started in Calgary to create…
EZ ConversationsChanging My Mindset and Battling Through Fibromyalgia
In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Silk. Daniel has his own podcast called The Life Changes You Podcast. Daniel and I talk about adversity and how we can…
EZ ConversationsToxic Masculinity from a Female Perspective
In this episode, I sit down with Angela Abide. Angela is the mother of three boys and she talks about the work she does with men in the counselling and…
EZ ConversationsSeason Two Trailer
I'm excited to bring another season of the EZ Conversations Podcasts to all the great people who have been tuning in and continue to show their support. I am…
EZ ConversationsThe Role of Men in Society and Relationships
In this week's episode, I sit down with Nik Novak. Nik has recently started a brotherhood called Ascending Men. In this episode, Nik shares his experience in…
EZ ConversationsTaking Care of Your Mind and Brain
In this week's episode, I sit down with Brody Miller. Brody shares his story of experiencing malformation in his brain which was causing him to have seizures…
EZ ConversationsThe Impact of Anxiety and Depression in my Life
In this episode, I sit down with Birk Gundersen. Birk shares his lifelong battle with anxiety and depression. Birk talks about the onset of anxiety in his life…
EZ ConversationsFinding Strength and Resilience Through our Choices
In this week's episode, I sit down with Patrick Hill from Think Beyond Now Coaching. Patrick and I touch on what having strength means and how to find…
EZ ConversationsHow 15 Seconds Changed my Entire Life
In this week's episode, I sit down with "Big" Al Casey. Al talks about mental health struggles early in his life and how he struggled to fit in. Al shares his…
EZ ConversationsChallenging our Thought Patterns
In this episode, I sit down with the fine gentlemen from the Man2Man Podcast, Tactical and Vito. We discuss negative thought patterns and the impact that has…
EZ ConversationsFacing Childhood Trauma and Stepping into Acceptance
In this week's episode, I sit down with Chris Wilson the co-founder of the Unshakable Man Coaching Practice. Chris and I discuss his journey through childhood…
EZ ConversationsThe Mental Health Challenges with Becoming a Parent
In this episode, I sit down with Scott from Parent's Mental Health Support group based in the U.K. Scott shares his story of struggling with the birth of his…
EZ ConversationsMale Archetypes and How to Unmask Ourselves
In this episode, I sit down with Alexander Cottle. Alexander shares his journey and how having a stroke at the age of 27 changed his life. In this episode, we…
EZ ConversationsThe Importance of Communication and some Key Tips
In this week's episode, I sit down with Talha Imtiaz. Talha is a Digital Strategist and Communication Specialist based in Abu Dhabi. Talha and I discuss the…
EZ ConversationsThe Impact of my Mother's Suicide
In this week's episode, I sit down with Michael Chard. Michael shares the concept of his own podcast The Theseus Project and how he has incorporated…
EZ ConversationsAbsent Fathers and How to be More Present in the Lives of Children
In this week's episode, I sit down with Melissa Noyce. Melissa is a therapist based in the U.K. specializing in the area of absent fathers. Melissa shares her…
EZ ConversationsMental Health Today and How to Navigate It
In this week's episode I sit down with Richard Dolan, a mental health therapist in the U.K. Rich and I touch on relevant topics that we are encountering today…
EZ ConversationsAn Inside Look on Residential Schools in Canada
In this week's episode, I sit down with Curtis Blind. Curtis shares his experience of growing up in a residential school in Central Saskatchewan. Curtis shares…
EZ ConversationsManaging Anger and Normalizing Conversations about Anger
In this week's episode, I sit down with Alistair Moes from Moose Anger Management. We talk about normalizing conversations about anger, learning from our…
EZ ConversationsLiving with Suicidal Thoughts and Finding Self-Love
In this week's episode I sit down with my friend, Maruva and we discuss his suicidal thoughts originating from the existential crisis he experienced. Maruva…
EZ ConversationsImposter Syndrome and how to Navigate It
In this episode, I sit down with Caroline Ritter who is the author of the book The Swan Effect. The Swan Effect is based on the concept of Imposter Syndrome…
EZ ConversationsPTSD: A Veteran's Combat with Demons
In this week's episode, I sit down with John Foley. John is an ex U.S. airforce member. John shares his struggles with PTSD and the impact it had on him and…
EZ ConversationsHow my Parent's Separation Impacted Me
In this week's episode, I sit down with my long time friend, Michael Davis. Mike shares his story of struggling with confidence and people please, especially…
EZ ConversationsFrom Engineer to Entrepreneur and Wellness Business Owner
In this episode, I sit down with Guarav Gupta. Gaurav is the owner of Leela Eco Spas in Calgary, a set of spas offering massage, esthetics, osteopathy…
EZ ConversationsThe Anxious Brain with Tori Warner
In this episode, I sit down with Tori Warner who is the author of the book Challenge the Anxious Brain. Tori and I discuss her journey with anxiety over the…
EZ ConversationsHow VERSVS used Rap to Deal with Mental Health
In this episode, I sit down with Calgarian Rapper, VERVS. We talk about VERSVS new album Invisible and discuss the context of the track Invisible from the…