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Furkhan Dandia Therapist and Coach

I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a Marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking Therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.

As part of my experience with therapy, I realized that I am not alone in the challenges men my age experience (I separated at the age of 34/35). I realized I could be a voice for men like myself and offer support in this space. In the middle of the pandemic, I applied for a Master's degree in Psychology to become a therapist. This change was a significant shift for me as I worked in the corporate world as an engineer. Once I leaned into the space of supporting other men, I also started a podcast to normalize these difficult conversations and started a men's group a year later with the support of a friend.

I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.

At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic Relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing Lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my Sleep, my Health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.

As part of my solitude journey and to find myself again, I also released a book encapsulating my journey, which I hope to share with others. My book is titled: The Pursuit of Self-Love.

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The Truth About Fertility That No One Is Talking About &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
The Truth About Fertility That No One Is Talking About

Trying to conceive can bring hope, uncertainty, Grief, and immense pressure—all at the same time. In this episode of EZ Conversations, I speak with Sonia Ribas, Fertility Transformation Expert and f…

Trying to conceive c…

Trying to conceive can bring hope, uncertainty, grief, and immense pressure—all at the same time. In this episode of EZ Conversations, I speak with Sonia Ribas, Fertility Transformation Expert and founder of The Fertility Solution, about how couples can support fertility through a whole-body approach that addresses nutrition, hormones, Stress, nervous system regulation, relationships, and emotional well-being. Rather than focusing solely on reproductive health, Sonia explains how fertility is influenced by nearly every aspect of our lives—from sleep and movement to communication, mindset,…

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Raising Resilient Children: Hard Walks, Honest Conversations, And The Courage To Parent Through Discomfort &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
Raising Resilient Children: Hard Walks, Honest Conversations, and the Courage to Parent Through Discomfort

Parenting isn't just about keeping kids safe — it's about preparing them for a world that won't always be comfortable, fair, or predictable. In this episode, Kirk Coburn joins the show for an honest…

Parenting isn't just…

Parenting isn't just about keeping kids safe — it's about preparing them for a world that won't always be comfortable, fair, or predictable. In this episode, Kirk Coburn joins the show for an honest conversation about raising kids in an age of instant gratification, digital distraction, and social pressure. He shares real stories from the trenches of Fatherhood: the son who checked out with a month left of school, the 12km walk that ended in tears and a breakthrough, and the quiet pride of watching a 14-year-old show up as a gentleman without being told to. But the conversation doesn't stop …

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Escaping Fear And Choosing Love &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
Escaping Fear and Choosing Love

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with author, speaker, educator, and spiritual thinker Donald Lee to explore Consciousness, discernment, spirituality, and the search for truth in an inc…

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with author, speaker, educator, and spiritual thinker Donald Lee to explore consciousness, discernment, spirituality, and the search for truth in an increasingly complex world. Donald shares his journey from growing up in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, to becoming a musician, an economics graduate, an educator, and an author focused on personal and spiritual Growth. We discuss the influence of music, philosophy, Christianity, and consciousness, as well as the importance of developing discernment in an age of information overload. Our conversation ex…

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The Hidden Cost Of People-Pleasing And How To Break Free &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing and How to Break Free

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Synergy, Priyanka Khandalkar, to explore her remarkable journey from the engineering world to a life cen…

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of Synergy, Priyanka Khandalkar, to explore her remarkable journey from the engineering world to a life centred on purpose, healing, and personal transformation. Priyanka shares how growing up feeling different led her into engineering, her experiences navigating male-dominated industries, and the lessons she learned after being unexpectedly fired despite being a high performer. What initially felt like rejection ultimately became redirection, opening doors to entrepreneurship, personal growth, and a d…

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The Identity Trap: Success, Ego &Amp; Starting Over &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
The Identity Trap: Success, Ego & Starting Over

What happens when you walk away from guaranteed Security to pursue a calling that makes no logical sense to anyone else? In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Cliff Ravenscraft, widely …

What happens when yo…

What happens when you walk away from guaranteed security to pursue a calling that makes no logical sense to anyone else? In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Cliff Ravenscraft, widely recognized as one of the pioneers of podcasting and online business Coaching. Cliff shares his journey from leaving his Family’s successful insurance business to building a life centered around purpose, contribution, and personal growth. We explore Meditation, emotional awareness, identity, entrepreneurship, resilience, mastermind groups, and the inner stories that shape our lives. Cliff opens u…

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Inherited Family Trauma, Epigenetics &Amp; Healing The Inner Child | Mark Wolynn On Breaking Generational Cycles &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
Inherited Family Trauma, Epigenetics & Healing the Inner Child | Mark Wolynn on Breaking Generational Cycles

In this profound episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan Dandia sits down with renowned Trauma expert and bestselling author Mark Wolynn, author of It Didn’t Start With You, to explore the powerful rea…

In this profound epi…

In this profound episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan Dandia sits down with renowned trauma expert and bestselling author Mark Wolynn, author of It Didn’t Start With You, to explore the powerful realities of inherited family trauma, attachment wounds, epigenetics, and emotional healing. Mark shares how unresolved trauma from parents, grandparents, and even earlier generations can unconsciously shape our Anxiety, self-sabotage, relationships, health, and emotional regulation. Together, Furkhan and Mark unpack: What inherited trauma really is How epigenetics influences emotional and phys…

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Oral Cancer, Grief, And Resilience: A Dentist’s Journey To Advocacy And Healing &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
Oral Cancer, Grief, and Resilience: A Dentist’s Journey to Advocacy and Healing

In this deeply moving episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan sits down with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar—dentist, speaker, grief coach, and author—to explore how personal tragedy can become a mission of hea…

In this deeply movin…

In this deeply moving episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan sits down with Dr. Parul Dua Makkar—dentist, speaker, grief coach, and author—to explore how personal tragedy can become a mission of healing and advocacy. After losing her younger brother, Dr. Manu Dua, to oral Cancer at just 34 years old, Dr. Makkar transformed unimaginable grief into purpose. Together, they discuss the critical importance of oral cancer awareness, early detection, oral-systemic health, Burnout prevention in healthcare professionals, and the emotional resilience needed to navigate devastating loss. Dr. Makkar als…

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From Addiction To Identity: Finding Your Purpose Beyond The Shadow &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
From Addiction to Identity: Finding Your Purpose Beyond the Shadow

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Chip White—host of Relatively Famous—to explore identity, addiction, recovery, and what it truly means to find your own path. Chip shares his j…

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Chip White—host of Relatively Famous—to explore identity, addiction, recovery, and what it truly means to find your own path. Chip shares his journey growing up as the brother of Vanna White, navigating the pressures of comparison, ego, and eventually falling into addiction. What follows is a deeply honest conversation about hitting rock bottom, surrender, and rebuilding a life grounded in purpose. We explore: What it means to live in the shadow of someone else’s success The role of ego, entitlement, and comparison Addictio…

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The Gift Of Choice: From Trauma To Greatness &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
The Gift of Choice: From Trauma to Greatness

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Tim Ward to explore one of the most powerful ideas we can embody in life: the gift of choice. Tim shares his deeply personal journey—from experie…

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I sit down with Tim Ward to explore one of the most powerful ideas we can embody in life: the gift of choice. Tim shares his deeply personal journey—from experiencing severe physical abuse as a child to becoming a leader in fitness, Longevity, and human performance. What emerges is not just a story of resilience, but a framework for transformation rooted in mindset, discipline, and purpose. We explore the difference between living as a victim versus a survivor, how adversity can become a catalyst for growth, and why true strength is built through both phy…

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Why Men Are Being Radicalized (The Psychology Of “Not Enough”) &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
Why Men Are Being Radicalized (The Psychology of “Not Enough”)

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I’m joined by James J. Stamatelos, a professional coach and Certified Level 3 IFS practitioner, to explore why so many men struggle with the feeling of being “…

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I’m joined by James J. Stamatelos, a professional coach and Certified Level 3 IFS practitioner, to explore why so many men struggle with the feeling of being “not enough”—even when they are high-achieving. Drawing from his background in counter-terrorism and emergency management, James offers a powerful perspective on pressure, identity, and emotional resilience. We discuss masculinity, shadow work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and how men can begin to move from insecurity toward integration and purpose. Key Themes: Masculinity & identity …

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Are We Failing Our Children? &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
Are We Failing Our Children?

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I speak with Sara Troy about the growing disconnect between children and the world in which they are being raised. We explore what it means to truly listen to chil…

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, I speak with Sara Troy about the growing disconnect between children and the world in which they are being raised. We explore what it means to truly listen to children—not just hear them—and how modern systems, from Education to parenting, may be overlooking essential emotional and developmental needs. Sara shares insights from her work on Forgotten Children, highlighting the importance of awareness, compassion, and intentional guidance in raising resilient and emotionally grounded individuals. This conversation also touches on: Emotional regulation …

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How To Reverse Chronic Disease (Gut, Stress &Amp; Epigenetics Explained) &Raquo; E3A7C31645C5A592Daec67A4Baf9Af6F
How to Reverse Chronic Disease (Gut, Stress & Epigenetics Explained)

In this episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan sits down with Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple-board-certified physician specializing in autoimmune and chronic diseases, to explore a deeper, integrative …

In this episode of E…

In this episode of EZ Conversations, Furkhan sits down with Dr. David Bilstrom, a quadruple-board-certified physician specializing in autoimmune and chronic diseases, to explore a deeper, integrative approach to health. Dr. Bilstrom shares how modern medicine often focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing root causes—and how factors like stress, gut health, inflammation, and epigenetics play a critical role in long-term well-being. The conversation explores the body as an interconnected system, highlighting the importance of prevention, lifestyle, and understanding the underlying …

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