In this episode of the EZ Conversations Show, Michelle Brown joins Furkhan to discuss the benefits of integrating Ayurveda with functional medicine. Michelle, a clinical herbalist and functional nutrition counsellor, shares her expertise in combining ancient herbal traditions with modern functional medicine to improve mood and mental health. The episode delves into the significance of recognizing the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and spiritual health, the impact of Diet and Lifestyle on overall well-being, and the importance of understanding one’s unique mind-body type within the Ayurvedic framework. The conversation also explores the vital role of the nervous system in achieving balance and how herbs can support this process. Michelle emphasizes the value of creating personalized health routines and provides practical insights for listeners seeking a holistic approach to health.

Michelle Brown is a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner and clinical herbalist with a degree in Botany. She also holds a Mastery Level Biology of Trauma Advanced Provider certificate. She works with clients from around the world to address Anxiety, Depression, fatigue and other chronic health issues from a root-cause, trauma-informed perspective. This approach addresses nervous system dysregulation and emphasizes the mind-body connection that allows true healing. You can connect with Michelle at www.botanacea.com.

03:03 Welcome and Introduction

03:19 Exploring Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine

04:52 The Mind-Body Connection

09:52 Understanding Ayurvedic Energetics

13:42 Personalizing Ayurvedic Practices

30:06 Balancing Routines and Rituals

33:07 Client Struggles with Mood and Diet

33:58 The Importance of Relaxed Eating

34:58 Routines and Rituals for Well-being

38:38 Ancient Traditions vs. Modern Medicine

45:03 Understanding the Nervous System

49:28 Herbs and Personalized Medicine

56:56 Conclusion and Resources

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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.