Hakim Tafari, a master of mindfulness and martial arts practitioner, shares his transformative journey of personal growth and reinvention. He discusses his philosophy of surrender as a superpower and his 'Sure Hearts Release' practice. The conversation dives into the blend of street culture and ancient wisdom, exploring how mindful movement, such as Tai Chi and running, can shift perspectives. Hakim recounts powerful experiences in Mexico and Japan, highlighting nature's role in fostering deep connections and self-discovery. His insights are both profound and inspiring!

For too long, talking about mental health has been a social taboo.Shame prevents confronting our struggles. The pressure of our daily lives exacerbates the problem. Compound that with society’s lack of mental health education and you create an epidemic of mental health disorders ranging from chronic stress and anxiety to loneliness and depression. PTSD. And of course, suicide.The solution to these problems is complicated. But it always begins with talking about them.Today we do just that. Introducing a masterclass on all things mental health, my second in a new ongoing series of compilation-based deep dives.The conversations excerpted for this episode feature some of the best, most inspiring exchanges I’ve had on the topic of mental health, with practical takeaways and bite-size chunks of advice that you can apply in your life today.The full episodes for guests featured in this episode can be enjoyed here: RRP 464: Lori Gottlieb: Stories From A Therapist In Therapy RRP 416: Johann Hari: On Lost Connections RRP 579: Alexi Pappas Is Bravey RRP 468: Quelling Stress With Rangan Chatterjee, MD RRP 565: Caroline Burckle On The Power Of Vulnerability RRP 584: Steven Pressfield On The War of Art RRP 330: Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai RRP 393: Guru Singh On Disrupting Depression RRP 424: Sarah Lee On The War Inside RRP 557: Hakim Tafari On Reinvention FULL BLOG & SHOW NOTES: bit.ly/richroll613YouTube: bit.ly/mentalhealth613Note: If you missed our first deep dive, a masterclass on all things microbiome, click here.Final Note: This conversation traverses difficult emotional terrain. If you are struggling, please raise your hand and reach out for help. For a catalog of resources, you can visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness and if you are experiencing suicidal ideation, know you’re not alone. I encourage you to call the Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1(800) 273 – TALK.I sincerely hope you find this experiment helpful, instructive, and inspiring.Peace + Plants,RichHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Hakim Tafari defies categorization, a few things are clear. This guy has light. And his journey of personal transformation is nothing short of remarkable.Hakim is a unique and gentle soul of many trades and traits. But fundamentally, he is a seeker. A journeyman of reinvention. An ambassador of running culture & mindfulness. A master of many a martial art from Kung Fu to Tai Chi. An herbalist, massage therapist, a vegan. And an ardent student and practitioner of several spiritual traditions from Buddhism to Daoism.Hakim’s life didn’t come easy. Nor was it delivered overnight. Instead it’s the hard-wrought product of devotion to progressive growth. To being just a little bit better today than yesterday.Today he shares his story.Paved with solid life lessons, this conversation is one man’s hero’s journey.It’s about transformation.It’s about finding peace in failure. Creating a mindfulness-based lifestyle. The call to blaze a spiritual path. And the pangs of growth.But more than anything, this is a dialog about finding freedom — in mind, body, and soul.I’ve had the pleasure of conversing with a diversity of extraordinary humans. But every blue moon I luck into a mind-meld that elevates an exchange into a higher gear. This is one such experience — a connection marked with heart and truth. Vulnerability and authenticity.The visually inclined can watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy!Peace + Plants,Rich