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Lion WithinYou

Lion WithinYou

By Farhan Bandeali

Growth in life happens when we are outside our comfort zone; that can either be a self-imposed choice or a life-imposed circumstance. Which would you rather have?

I am your host Farhan Bandeali. I am a global citizen and a digital nomad.
The objective of this podcast is to share stories from my life and the guests who I encounter in my travels.
We hope to inspire you to make the intentional choice to step out of your comfort zone and grow into your full potential.

Feel free to check us out on Instagram @farheeeezy
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Episode 27 - I am a woman; how I cultivated the voice of my instinct

Lion WithinYou Apr 02, 2024

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Episode 27 - I am a woman; how I cultivated the voice of my instinct

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 safe while breaking boundaries; like her first time camping alone on BLM land, and hiking alone in the mountains!

Apr 02, 202401:01:38
Episode 26 - I am a Woman; from painfully shy to ROAD WARRIOR

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 instinct, her intuition and developed the ability to loudening the voice of her instinct to discern irrational fears projected by her mind; as a result, Alexis started emboldening in to the strong, fierce, and independent woman that she is and that she believes ALL WOMEN HAVE THE CAPACITY TO BE! Check out our Youtube Channel and other episodes on our channel using this playlist link below to be moved by stories of other amazing people just like you and me.

Mar 05, 202401:06:05
Episode 25 - I am a Woman; Finding my Independence and Emotional Intelligence

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 inspire other women to live more boldly in pursuit of discovering their gifts, and their greatness. You can find and reach Barbie at her website Moondalini.com

Feb 06, 202401:00:25
Episode 24 - I WAS DEPRESSED UNTIL THE ALEBRIJES SAVED ME

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 theme, about Kyle's personal journey (and choices to step out of his comfort zone); as well as under-representation of POCs in the mainstream art scene and events like Burning Man, and how the team Kyle leads is making a difference through the Alebrijes ART-CARs project! Their Instagram is @Alebrijesartcars.

Jan 02, 202401:14:57
Episode 23 - I am a woman; I'm a Stuttering Comedian

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 inspiration and triumph over the darkness she grappled with as a young woman. I am so honored to share her story and bring to light her advocacy around making life easier for those who are as special as she is. She is a trailblazer not only as a woman comedian, an area still dominated by men; but she is also helping to transform what it means to be a woman with a very special voice. You can support and reach out to Nina @ https://www.ninagcomedian.com/ Love and Light to our audience!

Dec 16, 202359:34
Episode 22 - I am an IMMIGRANT; I give VOICE to the VOICELESS
Nov 07, 202353:15
Episode 21 - I Survived my Sexual Trauma; My HEALING Journey Empowers other WOMEN!

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 it as fuel to channel our greatness; and in doing so serve as an inspiration to men and women alike. The strength of the Divine Feminine is underrated in our society. Come witness Chelsea as she stands in her power to shatter societal norms and stigma to inspire us all. Chelsea's BIO- My current passions and projects include birth consulting and education. I feel it’s imperative to come out of the current system of birth being a business and come back into trusting a woman and her body. Allowing for the natural physiological process to occur. I also facilitate couple mediation. It’s such an honor to witness as relationships realign and channels of clear and authentic communication open.

Nov 03, 202301:15:08
Episode 20 - I am a woman; I'm a Nomadic Biker

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.

Oct 05, 202356:38
Episode 19 - I am a Woman; I'm an energetic healer

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 as work she is doing to spread awareness and knowledge about energetic healing. Till the next episode love and light!
You can also find Virpal at RisingLotusReiki.com Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Til the next episode, Love and light!

Oct 05, 202301:05:35
Episode 18 - Post-Mental Breakdown; I came back stronger

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 out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Til the next episode, Love and light! 

Sep 06, 202301:14:59
Episode 17 - I am a black woman; I am a nomad

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 and turns, of Havonya's journey to creating her new life. A life that isn't limited by having to work multiple jobs; and a life that isn't limited by unaffordable housing. Havonya chose the van life to create freedom and flexibility, to be able to explore how she can serve humanity better, through her gifts and make the world more beautiful than it already is. Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Til the next episode, Love and light!

Jun 06, 202358:58
Episode 16 - I was a loner; I am a hip-hop artist who inspires others

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; and chose to devote himself to the pursuit of his art. This interview with Theo is a must watch if you are artistically inclined. Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!

May 02, 202358:17
Episode 15 - I am a woman; I DEFIED THE ODDS.

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 persevered to find an art form that truly speaks to her and make a name for herself in it.  Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!

Apr 04, 202301:03:29
Episode 14 - The Journey of Finding Myself

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 deeper versions of ourselves which we were previously unaware of; the journey never ends and that's the beauty of it. Yasmine is passionate about mental well-being, consistent spiritual practices, and cultivating physical strength.  Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!!

Mar 07, 202348:41
Episode 13 - I am a woman; I AM A MOUNTAINEER

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 when you climb mountains. We also talk about fear; the fear Yasemin has felt as part of her decision-making, how she grappled with it, and how she overcame it; none of this would be possible without the support of the people she chose to surround herself with. We are all a product of our environment,  Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!
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Feb 07, 202344:09
Episode 12 - I am a woman; I AM A SOLO TRAVELER

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 and to experience solo travel if you haven't or engage in more solo travel if it's been a while!  Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!

Jan 03, 202349:52
Episode 11 - I am a woman; I am a conservationist

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 yourselves better in the process.  Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!

Dec 06, 202256:38
Episode 10 - I am a woman; I am an immigrant.

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 persevere to find the courage to shine and allow people around her to build her into the strong and independent successful woman she is today.  Check out our page @farheeeezy on Instagram. Love and light!

Nov 01, 202201:04:58
Episode 9 - The mirror within - follow your desires.

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 care about. We will specifically explore how intentionally spending time in front of a mirror is a powerful tool to deepen our love and understanding of our bodies. Love and Light! If you would like to connect with us on social media, check out Cora  @coramickael and me @farheeeezy on Instagram. Cheers to living our best life!

Oct 04, 202201:03:06
Episode 8 - Tables turned; I'm under the spotlight!

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 to connect with us on social media, check out @farheeeezy on Instagram. Cheers to living our best life!

Sep 06, 202258:22
Episode 7 - I am an immigrant; I build bridges

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 reach out to her @zhongguo.w

Aug 02, 202201:00:10
Episode 6 - I am a woman; I dared to follow my musical dreams

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 circumstance. That was until music changed her life. Despite training as an educator, she decided to take the leap and follow her dreams of a career singing on stage; this journey took her as far as Japan; and as wild a job as being a singer on a cruise ship! Henrietta loves to support the younger generation as a life coach and mentor. If you are interested in seeking her service out as a life coach or artist, please do so on Instagram @henriettasmusic. If you would like to connect with us on social media, check out @farheeeezy on Instagram. Cheers to living our best life!

Jul 06, 202255:14
Episode 5 - I am a woman; I am an explorer

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 nature.

If you are interested in supporting her as an artist and want to reach out to Jillian, please do so on Instagram @the_j.goods_experience. 

If you would like to connect with us on social media, check out @farheeeezy on Instagram. Cheers to living our best life!

Jun 07, 202201:06:50
Episode 4 - Motherhood and Healing through Darkness

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 raising a beautiful human being. Her experience was so transcendental that it inspires Lumalia to spend her time in service of others to help heal and fulfill her clients potential.

If you are interested in exploring and reaching out to Lumalia, please do so on Instagram @curiousjoyproject

If you would like to show us some love on your story, please follow Instagram @farheeeezy

Cheers to living our best life!

May 03, 202240:33
Episode 3 - How I healed myself
Apr 05, 202245:47
Episode 2 - House-sitting - Liberate yourself!
Mar 01, 202258:28
Episode 1 - Hot springs & Cold plunges

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 best life!

Feb 01, 202252:56