From Tech to Mindfulness: A Conversation with Mahyar (Part 1)

In this first part of my conversation with Māhā (Mahyar), we explore the journey from working at Apple to training as a mindfulness facilitator at UCLA. With a presence that feels like still water, Mahyar shares reflections on breath, masculinity, and the power of human connection.We talk about mindfulness as a pause, meditation as a life-saving practice, and the importance of being truly seen. It’s not about answers — it’s about awakening.00:00 Introduction to Mindfulness and Connection03:19 The Power of Human Connection07:19 Journey from Technology to Mindfulness11:24 Meditation as a Life-Saving Practice15:58 Exploring Masculinity and Identity19:28 The Importance of Being SeenMahyar’s links ⬇️Websitehttps://www.responsibilitytoawe.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/mahyarSpotify playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xwbwt6K64svcugFMDNxav?si=ee051ea9f9b64bec&nd=1&dlsi=816d2bc177c248b0Joey’s Links ⬇️Websitehttps://joeycollazo.com/Free 10-minute Guided Meditationhttps://forms.gle/xis39FSG7r1gJmAH8Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/joeycollazo.mindfulGuest Submitted Photo / Artworkhttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vxFbXPdoNbwtkbUxnF_LI13rfAV6xgEd?usp=drive_link