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#006 - Akshay Nanavati - One Man's Quest To Ski Solo Across Antarctica
Akshay Nanavati, a former Marine and polar explorer, discusses his transformative journey from trauma to enlightenment through embracing fear and suffering. He delves into the power of memories, dualities, and finding purpose in life's struggles. Akshay shares insights from his experiences, including an upcoming unprecedented solo ski crossing of Antarctica, and his mission to inspire others to find their own path to "Fearvana."
Timestamps:
00:00 Memories and the Past
03:09 Post-Traumatic Stress and Identity
05:00 The Role of Therapy
10:24 Avoiding Inner Work
12:14 Physical Challenges and Inner Growth
20:37 Fearvana and Creating Your Own Reality
23:01 Writing a Book vs Physical Challenges
25:28 The Power of Naming and Words
28:48 Getting the Endorsement from the Dalai Lama
32:22 The Duality of Suffering and Play
38:30 Preparing for the Coast-to-Coast Ski Crossing of Antarctica
42:14 Creating a Map by Walking the Streets
48:16 Finding Darkness in Extreme Light
53:04 The Debt of Life and Being a Messenger
56:41 Genetic Gifts and Enduring Pain
01:00:09 The Unknown and Evolving
01:02:09 Supporting Fearvana and the Antarctic Journey
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