From Diagnosis to Empowerment with Dr. Azi Jankovic
Host Jennifer K. Hill welcomes Dr. Azi Jankovic, an author, educator, and entrepreneur committed to helping individuals reclaim their mental health.
Dr. Jankovic shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the challenges she faced in the conventional mental health system. She introduces her upcoming book, 'Defying the Diagnosis,' and discusses the Echo method, a transformative framework designed to empower individuals to become their most effective healers.
The episode underscores the importance of self-love, education, curiosity, and observation in improving mental health and living a purpose-driven life.
Jennifer and Dr. Jankovic also touch upon the significance of beliefs in healing and the potential of both modern medicine and holistic approaches.
Episode highlights:
00:51 Meet Dr. Azi Jankovic
02:42 Azi's Personal Journey with Mental Health
05:02 The Power of Belief and Mental Health
08:19 Holistic Approaches to Healing
12:52 The Echo Method Explained
17:41 Final Thoughts and Book Pre-order Information
About the guest:
Dr. Azi Jankovic is an author, educator, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping people break free from limitations and reclaim their power. She is passionate about sharing both personal experience with research-backed insights to inspire transformation.
In 2019, she published Beyond All Things, a collection of fifty spiritual insights designed to uplift and empower. As the producer of a top-ranked podcast and a dedicated mental health researcher, she spent several years interviewing experts and uncovering the most effective strategies for healing and thriving.
Her groundbreaking 2025 book, Defying the Diagnosis: How to Reclaim Your Mental Health and Thrive, is a bold and deeply personal account of her decades-long journey after being diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 17. After multiple hospitalizations and a relentless battle with the conventional mental health system, she forged her own path to healing—one that challenges outdated narratives and embraces a holistic, individualized approach.
Dr. Azi believes in the power of knowledge, self-awareness, and radical empowerment. In her work, she emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of physiology, psychology, society, and spirituality—and how they play a role in our mental health and wellbeing.
In her latest book, she introduces the ECHO Method, a transformative four-part framework designed to help readers make meaningful upgrades in key areas of their lives. Mastering these domains unlocks the power to become your own most effective healer.
Through her writing, speaking, and advocacy, Dr. Azi Jankovic is on a mission to revolutionize the conversation around mental health, helping people move beyond survival and step into true, lasting well-being.
Resources mentioned:
DEFYING THE DIAGNOSIS: How to Reclaim Your Mental Health and Thrive (pre-order)
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