Welcome to another insightful episode of the EZ Conversations podcast! I’m your host, Furkhan Dandia, and today, we have a truly remarkable guest: Dr. Alex Joannou. Dr. Joannou has had an incredible 45-year journey in the medical field, starting as a Western-trained doctor before experiencing a transformative shift to acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Joannou shares his personal story of battling health issues that led him to explore alternative healing practices. He delves into how acupuncture can serve as a proactive approach to managing chronic problems. He reveals its powerful impact on emotional well-being by releasing blockages in the body.

We also discuss Dr. Joannou’s unique acupuncture method to manipulate chakra energy. He explains how this technique can facilitate profound emotional breakthroughs, offering patients a deeper level of healing. Join us as we uncover the fascinating intersection of Western medicine and traditional Chinese practices and learn how Dr. Joannou’s innovative approach is helping individuals achieve holistic health.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation, bridging the gap between different healing modalities and offering new wellness perspectives. You won’t want to miss this episode with Dr. Alex Joannou on EZ Conversations!

Dr. Joannou is a conjoint lecturer with UNSW and a RACGP-accredited supervisor. For more than twenty years, he has been training medical students, International Medical Graduates and General Practice Registers to help people achieve the true feeling of peace that comes with healing.

In addition, he has learned a lot about the human psyche in his 40-year medical career as the Practice Principal of Northside Health (a 12-doctor medical center).

You can find Dr. Joannou’s work online: stickittodepression.com

Timestamps:

04:35 Welcome and Introduction

05:02 Dr. Joannou’s Journey to Acupuncture

06:05 Comparing Western and Eastern Medicine Approaches

08:23 The Limitations of Western Medicine Education

09:38 Exploring the Unique Aspects of Acupuncture

10:52 Acupuncture’s Impact on Physical and Emotional Health

19:38 Addressing Emotional Pain Through Acupuncture

30:26 The Spiritual Experiences Induced by Acupuncture

36:46 Integrating Acupuncture with the Chakra System

44:13 Expanding Acupuncture’s Reach and Final Thoughts

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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.