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Exploring Psychiatry, Meaning, and Spiritual Healing

Exploring Psychiatry, Meaning, and Spiritual Healing

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 In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, Furkhan welcomes Michael Broukhim, a psychiatrist with a unique approach that integrates traditional medicine, alternative therapies, and spirituality. Michael shares insights from his journey, including the impact of his father's death and his experiences with energy medicine. The discussion addresses the contentious issue of medication in psychiatry, highlighting the importance of informed consent and personalized patient care. Michael also emphasizes the importance of storytelling in healing and the transformative power of human connection. He explains his decision to pursue rabbinical school to enrich his practice further and help clients find meaning and purpose in their lives. The conversation examines the influence of societal norms, the perceived divisiveness fostered by the media, and the potential for technology to both unite and divide us. Dr. Michael Broukhim is an Osteopathic physician who is a trained Integrative Psychiatrist from the University of Arizona. He also has two master's degrees in Public Health and Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and is about to go back to school to become a Rabbi. He is currently the Medical Director of HOPE Therapy and Psychiatry Center, which has multiple locations throughout California. Dr. Broukhim is known for treating patients of all ages with various psychiatric conditions and has helped many patients get off psychiatric medications successfully. He uses non-traditional approaches towards addressing symptoms and root causes of mental illness. Links are the following:https://hope-therapy-center.com/ (Clinical work)https://iexperience.life/ (Consulting/Advising work) 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:55 Michael's Personal Journey and Mission 03:33 The Importance of Meaning-Making in Trauma 09:43 Storytelling and Its Impact on Mental Health 22:02 Philosophy on Psychiatry and Medication 37:57 Integrating Spirituality into Psychiatry 42:36 The Role of Society and Technology in Mental Health 46:09 Conclusion and Contact Information Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Dookio: https://trydokkio.com/ezconversations Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez WeInspect: https://www.thedusttest.net/M81HLR/3QQG7/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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