The Journey Inward: A Biopsychosocial and Spiritual Approach to Mental Health and Addiction

Published: Feb. 29, 2024, noon

Join me as we delve into another enlightening conversation with Raju Hajela on the EZ Conversations podcast. This thought-provoking episode unravels the intricate relationship between mental health and spirituality, uncovering pathways to a deeper connection with ourselves. Raju Hajela, a pioneer in holistic healing, shares profound insights into the complexities of the human mind and the significance of spiritual nourishment in our mental well-being. Together, we explore the pitfalls of solely relying on medications to address mental disorders, advocating for a more holistic approach that encompasses the spiritual dimension of healing. Throughout our conversation, Raju challenges conventional perspectives, urging listeners to embark on a journey inward to discover the root causes of their struggles. We navigate through the terrain of self-discovery, highlighting the transformative power of mindfulness practices and introspection in cultivating resilience and inner peace. Drawing upon his wealth of experience, Raju offers invaluable wisdom on navigating the intersections of mental health and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and self-compassion. As we delve deeper into the conversation, listeners are invited to reevaluate their perceptions of mental health and embark on a journey of self-exploration and growth. Please tune in to this enlightening episode of EZ Conversations as we embark on a profound exploration of mental health and spirituality, paving the way for a holistic approach to healing and self-discovery. +\nDr. Raju Hajela obtained his MD from Dalhousie University (Canada) in 1982 and his Master of Public Health (MPH) from the Harvard School of Public Health (USA) in 1988. He is a primary care physician who was in the Canadian Forces (CF) from 1979 to 1995. He participated in the military Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program and the Alcoholism Rehabilitation Program throughout his CF career until his last post as the Director of the residential treatment program in Kingston (Ontario, Canada). Dr. Hajela is a founding member (1989), Past President (1997-2000), significant (2000) and Honourary Life Member (2007) of the Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine. He led the definition project with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) during 2004-2013. He is a Certificant and Distinguished Fellow of ASAM and an inaugural Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). He is a founding member, certificate and Distinguished Fellow of ISAM. Dr. Hajela has published, taught and spoken widely, having held faculty positions at Queen's University (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) and the University of Calgary (Canada). He is the president and medical director of Health Upwardly Mobile (www.healthupwardlymobile.net) in Calgary, and he is the medical advisor to the Foundation for Addiction and Mental Health (www.famh.ca). Dr. Hajela grew up in Lucknow, India, and migrated to Canada in 1974.\nSponsors of the Podcast:\n\nBetterHelp: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://betterhelp.com/ez10\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\xa0for 10% off your first month of therapy\n\nWeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans.\n\nAura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial\n\nPlunge: https://plunge.com/ez\n\nMint Mobile: \u2060https://trymintmobile.com/ez10\u2060 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan\n\n\nOr find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1\u2060\u2060\u2060\nSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices