Wasfia Nazreen is the first Bengali and Bangladeshi to scale the Seven Summits and K2, and a mentee of the Dalai Lama. We discuss her extraordinary journey from childhood trauma to inner transformation, using mountaineering as a tool for personal growth, and her insights on overcoming life’s challenges. READ MORE👉🏾 https://bit.ly/richroll855 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Is Brought To You By... ON Get 10% OFF with code RICHROLL10 https://bit.ly/on2024 EIGHT SLEEP Use code RICHROLL to get $350 OFF Pod 4 Ultra https://bit.ly/Eightsleep2024 Check out all of the amazing discounts from our Sponsors 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/rrpsponsors LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/rrpitunes Spotify: http://bit.ly/rrpspotify Google: http://bit.ly/rrpgooglepods Meal Planner: http://meals.richroll.com Voicing Change Book: http://richroll.com/vc Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichRollPodcastClips Newsletter: http://bit.ly/rollcallemail CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:41 Wasfia's upbringing in Bangladesh 00:07:39 Survival and education in Bangladesh 00:11:30 Moving to the US and Scotland 00:13:32 Impactful trip to India 00:16:43 Decision to return to India 00:17:27 The pull to return to Dharamsala 00:18:15 Working in Dharamsala 00:21:02 Meeting the Dalai Lama 00:26:22 Influence of the Dalai Lama 00:33:34 Sponsor Break 00:34:45 The power of individual empowerment 00:38:00 Reflecting on the mother's love 00:39:54 Transforming Anger and Healing 00:42:03 Gratitude and Healing 00:43:54 Healing Wounds and Gratitude 00:46:31 Obstacles into Opportunities 00:52:09 Cultural Rituals and Approaching Mountains 00:57:52 Lack of Credit for Sherpas 01:00:48 The mountaineering industry and the lack of credit 01:02:25 Sponsor Break 01:03:35 Overcoming frostbite and personal struggles 01:07:09 Public recognition and societal pressures 01:12:03 Vedic Astrology 01:14:10 Misconceptions about climbing Everest 01:19:28 Challenges and dangers of climbing K2 01:20:44 Dealing with trauma and ethical considerations 01:23:15 Climbing Challenges 01:24:55 Mindset and Meditation 01:28:23 Western Misunderstanding of the "Sherpa" Name 01:31:09 Covid and Near-Death Experience 01:38:21 Wasfia Coming to Terms with Her Traumatic Wounding 01:41:26 Healing and Modalities 01:43:41 Healing and Survival 01:47:27 Personal Healing and Transformation 01:53:01 Self-Healing and Attracting Positive Relationships 01:56:38 Lessons from Mountaineering 01:59:35 Gratitude and Mental Health 02:01:45 Spiritual Practice and Personal Growth 02:05:25 The earthquake and the call from the teacher 02:10:53 Connection to the Himalayas 02:19:06 Profound spiritual experience on Everest 02:22:44 Stepping into Tibet again 02:24:57 Reflection on accomplishments and teachings 02:27:55 Reflection on transformation 02:30:11 Finding purpose 02:33:51 Wrapping up CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - http://richroll.com​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - https://richroll.com/all-episodes/ ✩ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richroll/ ✩ Twitter - https://twitter.com/richroll ✩ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richrollfans ✩ Strava - https://www.strava.com/athletes/14443?oq=rich ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/finding-ultra/ ✩ Meals - http://meals.richroll.com​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-signed/ ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - https://www.richroll.com/shop/books/the-plantpower-way-italia-signed/ ✩ Support - https://www.patreon.com/richroll FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE https://www.blakecurtis.net/ https://www.dandrake333.com/ * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I'm Rich Roll. I'm a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I'm a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: http://bit.ly/otillonyt http://bit.ly/vegansglam I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast