Walking Home Podcast

A walk around Dushanbe and thoughts after almost a month here🏥 My travel insurance (SafetyWing): http://bit.ly/3OdMFG2✈️ Activities & Tours: https://gyg.me/mindfulnas-app (5% off with code MINDFULNAS5)📱 E-Sim: https://airalo.pxf.io/qzRG4n ($3 off with code NASER0433)💸 Best travel card & airport lounge pass: https://i.capitalone.com/JciJtLGku🎒 Gear & tech: https://amazon.com/shop/walkinghomejournal📷 Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44UEmV8🌐 360 Camera: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRSGHS0FYL 📨 Weekly Newsletter: https://walkinghomejournal.substack.com/🤳 https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/🧘🏻‍♂️ Meditation Course (Free): https://www.dhamma.org/☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnasSome of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our channel/travels. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you!

Asking strangers in Quito's famous Carolina Park about life in the city🏥 My travel health insurance: https://bit.ly/SafetyWing-Naser✈️ Activities & Tours: https://gyg.me/mindfulnas-app (5% off with code MINDFULNAS5)📱 E-Sim: https://airalo.pxf.io/qzRG4n ($3 off with code NASER0433)💸 Best travel card & airport lounge pass: https://i.capitalone.com/JciJtLGku🎒 Gear & tech: https://amazon.com/shop/walkinghomejournal📷 Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44UEmV8🌐 360 Camera: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRSGHS0FYL 📨 Weekly Newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe🤳 https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/🧘🏻‍♂️ Meditation Course (Free): https://www.dhamma.org/☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas

Some thoughts on why dialogue is the most constructive path through conflict

Initial thoughts on comfort, cost, safety, and quality of live in Quito, Ecuador🏥 My travel health insurance: https://bit.ly/SafetyWing-Naser✈️ Activities & Tours: https://gyg.me/mindfulnas-app (5% off with code MINDFULNAS5)📱 E-Sim: https://airalo.pxf.io/qzRG4n ($3 off with code NASER0433)💸 Best travel card & airport lounge pass: https://i.capitalone.com/JciJtLGku🎒 Gear & tech: https://amazon.com/shop/walkinghomejournal📷 Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44UEmV8🌐 360 Camera: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRSGHS0FYL 📨 Weekly Newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe🤳 https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/🧘🏻‍♂️ Meditation Course (Free): https://www.dhamma.org/☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas

Jordan Chou shares his lessons from travel, language learning, and creating around the world. https://www.instagram.com/jordan_chou/https://www.youtube.com/@jordanchou✈️ Activities & Tours: https://gyg.me/mindfulnas-app (5% off with code MINDFULNAS5)📱 E-Sim: https://airalo.pxf.io/qzRG4n ($3 off with code NASER0433)🏥 Travel insurance: https://bit.ly/SafetyWing-Naser💸 Best travel card & airport lounge pass: https://i.capitalone.com/JciJtLGku🎒 Gear & tech: https://amazon.com/shop/walkinghomejournal📷 Main Camera: https://amzn.to/44UEmV8🌐 360 Camera: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRSGHS0FYL 📨 Weekly Newsletter: https://walkinghomejournal.substack.com🤳 https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/🧘🏻‍♂️ Meditation Course (Free): https://www.dhamma.org/☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas

My thoughts on why many Iranians are feeling resentful towards Islam

Shim shares his mixed review of living in Tulum while balancing artistic passion with financial survival. He discusses how "full sending" his music career unexpectedly opened doors in private equity and reveals how creativity and movement became lifelines. Ultimately, Shim highlights the transformative power of community.Connect with Shim: https://linktr.ee/shim.wav📨 Walking Home Newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe🤳 https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas🏥 Travel insurance: https://bit.ly/SafetyWing-Naser✈️ Activities & Tours: https://gyg.me/mindfulnas-app (Discount Code: MINDFULNAS5)🎒 Gear & tech: https://amazon.com/shop/walkinghomejournal 💸 Travel credit card & airport lounge pass: https://i.capitalone.com/JciJtLGku🧘🏻‍♂️ Meditation Course (Free): https://www.dhamma.org/Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our channel/travels. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you!

In this episode of the Mindfulnas Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Rodway, a seasoned traveler and author of "The People We Meet." Melissa shares her diverse travel experiences, from solo adventures to traveling with a partner and exploring grassroots group travel. The People You Meet Book: https://amzn.to/43BpgDyhttps://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/📨 https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnasSome links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Chris ( @chrisandsofia ) shares what life in Da Nang is really like, from freedom and cost of living to the challenges of building a creative life abroad.https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/📨 https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe📞 https://naserdashti.setmore.com☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas

Walking tour in Bogotá, Colombia with local Catalina Torres. We talk about life in the city, steady weather, dog-friendly culture, safety, history in La Candelaria, and hidden spots like the Centro de la Felicidad. A real perspective on Bogotá from someone born and raised here.Chapters00:00 El Virrey Park00:38 Weather04:39 Dog-Friendly Culture07:39 Upper-Class Area10:00 La Candelaria12:29 Nature Around Bogotá15:41 Safety22:25 Cultural Richness29:41 Vertical Park32:16 Monserrate & Guadalupe34:42 Co-Living in Bogotá41:58 Balance in a Big City🌐 Connect:https://www.instagram.com/coliving.builditinbogota/https://www.instagram.com/fraile_homes/https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/📨 https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe📞 https://naserdashti.setmore.com☕ https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas

Join Oros Saraban and Naser as they explore the Iranian experience, non-violent resistance, and the emotional impact of recent events. They discuss immigrant integration, the power of meaningful travel, and the role of meditation and inner work in personal and spiritual growth. A deep, reflective conversation on culture, identity, and transformation.Keep in Touch with Oros: https://www.instagram.com/oros.sarabanhttps://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/📨 Newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas📞 https://naserdashti.setmore.com/

Naser and Aildrene share their experiences taking time off from work (indefinitely) to explore what else is out there, including their creative pursuits.

In this powerful episode, Naser speaks with Oros, an Iranian travel creator, about his journey through travel, spirituality, and entrepreneurship. Oros shares how his spiritual awakening in India, initiation into Tibetan Buddhism, and deep cultural exploration shaped his path toward purpose, compassion, and self-discovery. They discuss life lessons from the startup world, the pursuit of financial freedom, and the importance of personal growth, minimalism, and self-investment. With insights on passion, resilience, mindfulness, and building community in a disconnected world, this conversation offers a grounded take on what it means to live a meaningful, creative life.Keep in Touch with Oros: https://www.instagram.com/oros.saraban/https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas📨 Newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe☕ Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas📞 https://naserdashti.com/#letstalk

Sean Goodman shares his journey as a writer, exploring political hope, mindfulness, and the power of small actions. We discuss rejection, spiritual radicalization, and how acceptance and community can support personal wellness.Sean's Substack: https://substack.com/@goodmanwritings📨 Newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe📲 Instagram: / mindfulnas ☕ Support: buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas📞 https://naserdashti.com/#letstalk00:00 - Sean Goodman00:57 - Politics and Hope04:13 - Writing Journey10:32 - Accepting Rejection16:20 - Mindfulness20:17 - Spiritual Radicalization25:12 - More Mindfulness and Wellness28:37 - Western Hermeticism29:54 - Goals and Wants34:34 - Affirmations37:11 - Do Something39:07 - Hyper-Individualization40:36 - Impactful Books42:17 - Advice to Younger Self

Damian Washington shares his journey from actor to MS advocate, and his inspiring approach to finding calm through meditation. Damian's IG: https://www.instagram.com/damianwashington/Damian's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@NoStressMSNaser's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/Naser's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulnasNewsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribeCall: https://naserdashti.com/#coaching Support: buymeacoffee.com/mindfulnas00:00 - Damian Washington04:03 - Acting Career07:14 - Multiple Sclerosis16:24 - Meditation

In this conversation we delve into Aildrene’s experience of working in the international development sector and the UN, lessons from travel, exploring full-time creativity, and his journey towards play, self-compassion and acceptance.Connect with Aildrene:https://www.youtube.com/@thoughtsintransit_tvhttps://www.instagram.com/aildrenetan/Join the weekly creator community:https://www.instagram.com/weeklycreator/

Moh, an Iranian immigrant and recent PhD graduate in Montreal, uses collective art making to foster community and engage with homelessness. In this episode, we explore his journey from Iran to Canada, his work with the housed and unhoused, and how art can bridge divides, redefine "home," and inspire social change. Moh's dissertation: https://spectrum.library.concordia.ca/id/eprint/994628/ 👉 Weekly Creator Community: https://www.instagram.com/weeklycreator/ 👉 Free weekly newsletter: https://whj.beehiiv.com/subscribe https://www.instagram.com/mindfulnas/ Let's have a call on topics like this: https://naserdashti.com/#coaching

Welcome to the first episode of the Walking Home Podcast! In this debut episode, I sit down with my friend Hamza, a Pakistani remote worker living in the UAE. Hamza is not just a professional balancing the demands of remote work, but also a passionate artist striving to find creative fulfillment. Together, we discuss the unique challenges of working in one of the most expensive cities in the world, the struggles of staying consistent as a creator, and the importance of balancing art and ambition. This heartfelt conversation explores themes of authenticity, community, and the creative journey, offering inspiration for anyone trying to juggle their passion and profession. Follow Hamza @hancityhq Subscribe to the Walking Home Podcast for more inspiring conversations about creativity, growth, and navigating life’s meaningful journeys.