• Understanding the Role of Consciousness in Mental Health

  • Jul 11 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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  • In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, I welcome Dean Graves, a mental health counselor, author, and podcaster, to discuss the complex topic of consciousness. Dean shares his journey into meditation and how it led him to explore deeper aspects of consciousness and self-awareness. He discusses the concept of the 'hierophant' or false identity, the process of healing emotional baggage, and the pursuit of happiness through self-exploration. Dean also touches on the interplay between physical and metaphysical existence, the role of religion, and the spectrum of consciousness. The conversation offers insights into dealing with mental health issues like depression and anxiety by understanding and addressing underlying beliefs and emotional burdens. Dean concludes by encouraging listeners to focus inward to find happiness and improve their mental health. Dean Graves is an experienced and authoritative spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster with over two decades of experience in meditation and mindfulness instruction. He has conducted numerous workshops and group sessions on self-healing and personal growth, guiding many individuals toward greater self-awareness and enlightenment. Dean's interest in spirituality and self-improvement led him to produce an internationally successful spirituality podcast and a series of YouTube videos of some of his live presentations. His podcast has helped many individuals connect with their inner selves, find inner peace, and learn practical techniques to overcome mental health and emotional problems. In addition to his podcast, Dean has written four books on self-healing and personal development. His books are a treasure trove of insights and practical techniques that help individuals unlock their full potential and succeed in all areas of their lives. Dean’s body of work also includes two podcasts dedicated to didactic information on the human experience, focusing on providing people with a blueprint for healing from stress and suffering and advancing their evolutionary journey. Timestamps: 04:23 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 05:18 Dean's Journey into Meditation and Consciousness 10:11 Teaching and Helping Others 16:00 Understanding the Hierophant and Ego 20:08 The Nature of Stress and Happiness 28:22 Exploring Consciousness and Free Will 38:25 The Evolution of Consciousness 45:43 Consciousness in Dream States 46:09 Understanding Emotions and Thoughts 47:23 The Metaphysical Self and Consciousness 47:47 The Nature of the Mind 52:48 Physical and Metaphysical Realms 55:54 Religious Dogma and the Infinite Creator 01:12:33 Mental Health and Emotional Baggage 01:18:43 Path to Happiness and Healing 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 We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/EZ23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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-macp-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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