GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE
Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zone, whether by choice or circumstance. Host Farhan Bandeali, a global citizen and digital nomad, shares stories from his life and from guests he meets in his travels. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to intentionally leave their comfort zones and grow into their full potential. It blends personal experience with travel encounters to encourage listeners to embrace discomfort as a path to growth.
Episodes
Episode 34 - From Growing up in a cult to A Philosophy of Love
I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview Farley. Farley900000 (IG) Farley is unlike anyone I have ever met before. He does such a great job of painting us a picture of his upbringing, his trials and tribulations; the miracles that protected him and his journey to the land where dreams do come true. I hope you get a chance to check out Farley's philosophy, a few links included below. And i
Episode 33 - I am a Woman; I am an immigrant; I AM NOT DEFINED BY MY FEARS
I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview Eliya Bird. https://soundcloud.com/eliya_bird @Eliya_Bird (IG) Eliya is such a magical being. She grew up in Russia as a Tartar and immigrated to the US as an adult. While she was conditioned all her life to need a man to do life with, she found the courage to find her independence and empowerment. Growing up, despite having a passion for music, th
Episode 32 - WAKING UP TO Abundance; THE ARTIST WAY!
I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview Nicole Dikon. http://www.nicoledikon.com/ DikonStudio (IG) Nicole is such a magical being. She grew up as a nomad between Hawaii, Vermont, and Ecuador just to name a few! Nicole is a multi-dimensional artist and has experience as an educator, an entrepreneur, and a homebuilder. Nicole is driven as an artist and human and is not afraid to go after w
Episode 31 - I am a woman; how I cultivated the voice of my instinct
I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview Tilly Pegrum. Tillyartist & tillytattooartist (IG) Tilly is a prolific multi-dimensional artist who grew up in Norway to multi-ethnic parents as one of 5 children.
As a middle-child she had a very unique experience that we explore more in the episode. Her talents for art were nurtured and nourished from a young age. She grappled with so much grie
Episode 30 - GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE - My Journey To and Through Vipassana
I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview Kyle Flemming. Welcome and join us as we learn from Kyle as to how he achieved success pretty early in life; the American dream for most of us. However, said success did not bring him fulfillment; it brought about restlessness and discomfort even as Kyle was enjoying and living the experiences he had fixated on and dreamed about for years. This set
Episode 29 - I am a woman; how I attended university as a digital nomad
I am so grateful for the opportunity to interview @Svitlana.mm. Welcome and join us as we learn from Svitlana as to how she went from a very shy and timid teenager to a badass traveler who hitchhiked across Europe; someone who went from not being able to speak very much English to someone who currently works at Google; someone who magically discovered a university program which allowed her to get
Episode 28 - Never Stop Exploring - Quest to the BlueBird Cafe (Nashville)
I am so excited for Sam @safipo34 to join us for a truly unique episode. Without knowing it, Sam's life has been leading him to this moment. From his career as an actor to his time in advertising. Little did he know that the universe was grooming him to develop as a songwriter. Come join us as we dive deep into Sam's life and how he stepped out of his comfort zone to follow his dreams!! We
Episode 27 - I am a woman; how I cultivated the voice of my instinct
I am so excited for Alexis (@alexismichelle110) to join us for the second part of this mini-series. We pick up where we left off the last time to hear more about the details of her journey travelling through Europe and the Middle East; We will also hear about Alexis' transformation into a Road Warrior and the mechanics of how she lived out of her car and relied on her instincts to keep her saf
Episode 26 - I am a Woman; from painfully shy to ROAD WARRIOR
I am so excited to host Alexis! ( @alexismichelle110) Physical and emotional trauma, as an adopted child, and growing up "different" in South Carolina caused Alexis to go through multiple identity crises. She persevered and made it to Hollywood; COVID helped unleash the Road Warrior within her. Come join as Alexis shares stories of how she started to recognize the voice of her GUT instin
Episode 25 - I am a Woman; Finding my Independence and Emotional Intelligence
An American who was raised in Brazil. Her Physical trauma unleashed the greatest darkness of her life; in addition to waking up to strong co-dependence tendencies that were at odds with her big dreams. I'm in such awe of our next guest, Barbie who moved back to the US on her own and is charting her own bold course as she relies on inspiration and the support of kind hearts. Her story serves to
Episode 24 - I WAS DEPRESSED UNTIL THE ALEBRIJES SAVED ME
Kyle had big dreams as a budding architect/entrpreneur, the normal flow of life overwhelmed and left him in a deep darkness; Kyle felt stuck and unable to express and honor his creative genius and potential; that is until the Alebrijes saved him. Alebrijes are sacred entities which play an important role in the day of dead beliefs and ancient MEXICAN customs. Come join us to learn more about this
Episode 23 - I am a woman; I'm a Stuttering Comedian
I am so honored for @ninagcomedian to join us on this latest episode. Most "able-bodied" people will experience limitations and disabilities as the river of our life transforms; yet we feel this resistance to learn and integrate ourselves more into understanding the experiences of people who have grappled with disabilities. Her trials and tribulations aside, Nina is a powerhouse of inspi
Episode 22 - I am an IMMIGRANT; I give VOICE to the VOICELESS
I feel so moved to bring you Holly's story. Come join us as we learn her story of being adopted and raised in Minnesota. The stories around how the life she envisioned for herself as an artist was unable to come to pass as a result of health challenges. And how as a result of life pushing her out of her comfort zone, she discovered her passion for social justice and working in global health.
Episode 21 - I Survived my Sexual Trauma; My HEALING Journey Empowers other WOMEN!
I am so honored to have the privilege of bringing you Chelsea's (@yaalini_devi ) story of tapping into ever deeper levels of her power as a result of the intense adversity she faced through her sustained experiences with violent sexual trauma. Chelsea is a powerhouse of light and grace. She is proof that despite the deep darkness we might find ourselves in, we have the power within us to use i
Episode 20 - I am a woman; I'm a Nomadic Biker
A life well lived demands that you break the stereotypes of your life. In this episode, Alicia joins us to share about the challenges of her upbringing and how she used it as her fuel to step out of her Comfort Zone in pursuit of greatness. She traveled to Europe as a couchsurfer; she wandered the mountain wilderness solo; and she is a badass biker chick. Come be blown away by @berzerkerr.
Episode 19 - I am a Woman; I'm an energetic healer
In this episode, I'm joined by Virpal @rising.lotus.reiki who is a testament of the courage within the feminine spirit. Come join us as we learn from Virpal on how she stepped out of her comfort zone to challenge the status quo as it relates to the place of women in her community as well as her journey and discovery of energetic healing through Reiki, and her deeply rooted belief in it as well
Episode 18 - Post-Mental Breakdown; I came back stronger
In this episode, I am joined by Sara Jayne @saramcjayne who digs deep and shares the journey of her mental breakdown, the life circumstances leading up to the most pivotal moment of her life, and her healing journey. I am honored to share space with Sara Jayne as she speaks from a place of deep emotional vulnerability that resonated down to my core. Come learn and be inspired by her journey. Check
Episode 17 - I am a black woman; I am a nomad
In this episode, I am joined by Havonya @locd_nfaith who discovered the van life amidst an emotional, mental, and spiritual upheaval. You do not often see as many people of color well represented in alternate lifestyles. So many of us get caught up in the daily grind of survival, and do not feel like we have enough time to explore and discover our gifts. Come join us as we learn from the twists an
Episode 16 - I was a loner; I am a hip-hop artist who inspires others
In this episode, I am joined by @thisminority who is a powerful hip-hop artist and balancing a career and family all at the same time. Come join us as we learn from Theo on the nature of the darkness he grappled with as a kid who grew up without a father; why he chose to become a loner; and the nature of the anger he grappled with. We will also witness his turning point and how he got inspired; an
Episode 15 - I am a woman; I DEFIED THE ODDS.
In this episode, I am joined by @dj__maddog who is a professional DJ in the Boston metro area. Currently there's a huge gender disparity between male and female DJ artists and our guest defies that disparity with the hopes of inspiring other women to follow in her footsteps. Come join us as we learn the journey Isabel had, all the obstacles and self-limiting beliefs she faced and how she perse
Episode 14 - The Journey of Finding Myself
In this episode, I'm joined by @yasmine__amour who courageously shares vulnerable moments from her life. As someone who struggled to find herself and her purpose, Yasmine stepped out of her comfort zone in big ways to re-invent herself. She serves as a source of inspiration to others as it relates to digging deep to discover ourselves, our purpose, and the continuous journey of finding d
Episode 13 - I am a woman; I AM A MOUNTAINEER
In this episode, I'm joined by the fearless @yatric who is an outdoor guide and aspires to climb the seven iconic peaks. She shares her story of how she got inspired to start climbing; the women she looks up to as her role models, and how she hopes to inspire other women to join. We talk about the unspoken bond between climbing partners and the depth of how well you get to know someone w
Episode 12 - I am a woman; I AM A SOLO TRAVELER
In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing @rochelle.rosen who transformed herself so much. Life and the successive choices she made changed her from a spoiled princess who had never traveled alone into a solo backpacker who traveled the African continent and the world independently. I hope this conversation inspires you to make the choice, however small, to step out of your comfort zone
Episode 11 - I am a woman; I am a conservationist
In this episode, I am joined by the amazing @sarbibo who is a trained archaeologist and land conservationist. Sabrina is a badass woman who has cut down 100ft trees, started fires to protect the land, and gone diving in blackwater environments. I hope this conversation with Sabrina inspires you to take a small step towards deepening your relationship with nature and getting to know yours
Episode 10 - I am a woman; I am an immigrant.
In this episode, I am joined by the amazing @elenanaa7 who is an immigrant just like me. Join us as we learn from Elena what it was like growing up in the Donbass region under communism, The hardships of when communism fell, as well as the hardships Elena faced when coming to the US. Join us as we learn how Elena through all of the struggles found a way to maintain her grace, and perseve
Episode 9 - The mirror within - follow your desires.
In this episode, I am joined by the very wise and talented Cora Mickael who joins us to share how we all can stand to deepen our relationship with our bodies. We will talk about some of the ways in which society has shaped us to prevent deepening our acceptance of our beautiful body. And how that deeper connection prevents us from fulfilling our dreams and having better relationships with those we
Episode 8 - Tables turned; I'm under the spotlight!
A life well lived demands that you break the stereotypes of your life; and sometimes life pushes you way out of your comfort zone at a very young age. In this episode, I open up to my friend SinJin about the story of my life; my roots as a third culture kid; being separated from my family at a very young age due to war; my love of languages; and the story of me coming to America. If you would like
Episode 7 - I am an immigrant; I build bridges
I am so blown away by my guest in this episode, especially because she is my mentee! Wei Zhongwuo epitomizes the greatness of this nation and why immigrants are our greatest treasure. Come join us and learn from Marie as she shares how she stepped out of her comfort zone, and moved heaven and earth to build a bridge between the east and the west. If you would like to connect with my guest, you can
Episode 6 - I am a woman; I dared to follow my musical dreams
A life well lived demands that you break the stereotypes of your life. You have to open yourself up to the randomness of chance encounters with strangers and have the heart to follow the leads life shows you. In this episode, we will learn from my chance encounter; Henrietta has lived quite the life in her ups and downs. She was "nothing special" growing up in a southern town in a tough family cir
Episode 5 - I am a woman; I am an explorer
A life well lived demands that you step out of your comfort zone. You have to embrace new experiences and discomfort to live your best life and achieve enlightenment. In this episode, we will seek to learn from Jillian as she takes a five into her life to share part of her journey, her experience with stepping out of her comfort zone to become more comfortable and deep in her relationship with nat
Episode 4 - Motherhood and Healing through Darkness
All of the super heroes I look up to emerged from immense darkness. Darkness is the fuel we need to tap into our power and better understand the meaning of our life.
In this episode, we will be speaking with a mother and a very powerful person, Lumalia. Lumalia stepped way out of her comfort zone to seek out the healing journey through immense sickness, pain, and despair. She did all this while ra
Episode 3 - How I healed myself
Success and growth demands that you step out of your comfort zone. You have to embrace discomfort to live your best life and achieve enlightenment.
In this episode, we will seek to understand the suffering of undiagnosable illness and the path of self-healing that SinJin Larson discovered to dig himself out of immense darkness and physical ailment. This healing journey was so powerful that Si
Episode 2 - House-sitting - Liberate yourself!
Growth comes when we are subject to stress and discomfort. You can either choose to step out of your comfort zone or life will push you out there.
In this episode, we will explore how a new way of house-sitting can allow you to travel and explore destinations in the U.S. and abroad in ways previously unimaginable. Additionally, liberate yourself as a homeowner and allow you to travel more.
If you
Episode 1 - Hot springs & Cold plunges
Growth comes when we are subject to stress and discomfort.
You can either choose to step out of your comfort zone or life will push you out there.
Learn the secret to living your best life in the inaugural episode of the "Get Out of Your Comfort Zone" Series.
We will explore the role hot springs and cold plunges played and the lessons we learned and want to share with you.
Cheers to living our
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