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Welcome to A Heart for Space, a podcast hosted by cardiologist, astronaut, and speaker Dr. Eiman Jahangir that explores the journeys of those who push beyond conventional limits to inspire you to pursue your own extraordinary dreams. Drawing from his own path—from immigrating to the United States as a young child to pursuing the astronaut dream for more than two decades—Dr. Jahangir leads thoughtful conversations with remarkable guests about perseverance, ambition, and the mindset required to achieve meaningful goals. Blending personal storytelling with practical insight, A Heart for Space invites you to strap in as we embark on this adventure beyond the stars, exploring what it truly takes to turn possibility into tangible reality.
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- 2 weeks ago51 min
Pursuing Your Goals to the Moon and Back | Eliana Ramage
What do writing a novel and becoming an astronaut have in common? Both demand extraordinary dedication, years of preparation, and the willingness to pursue a dream without knowing whether it will ever become reality. For author Eliana Ramage, that journey meant spending much of her adult life writing and rewriting her debut novel, To the Moon and Back, a Reese's Book Club pick that follows a young Cherokee woman's determination to become an astronaut. This week on A Heart for Space, Dr. Eiman Jahangir welcomes Eliana for a fascinating conversation about the intersections of storytelling and space exploration, identity and ambition. Eliana shares the inspiration behind her novel, particularly how her Cherokee heritage influenced its characters, and the extensive research that brought her fictional astronaut's journey to life. Together, they explore the complicated relationship between ambition and personal fulfilment, examining what happens when the pursuit of an extraordinary dream begins to overshadow the people and experiences that make life meaningful. From the importance of representation in space exploration to balancing professional aspirations with family and personal relationships, Eliana offers a thoughtful perspective on redefining success. Her story offers us a reminder that while pursuing our dreams can be transformative, there is just as much value in appreciating the journey and the people who share it with us. Learn more about Eliana and her work at https://www.elianaramage.com 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 01:04 Meeting Eliana Ramage: Cherokee Writer and Space Storyteller 02:15 The Cherokee Experience: Identity Across Distance 04:16 Becoming a Writer: From Personal Essays to Fiction 06:44 The Iowa Writers Workshop and Learning Collaboration 08:45 Astronaut Selection and Crew Dynamics 10:59 Persisting Through Countless Drafts 12:41 The Two-Year Break: Stepping Away to Find Clarity 14:56 Reframing the Dream: From Publication to Completion 19:24 The Moon as Witness: Opening Image and Symbolism 21:35 The Artemis Missions and Crew Connection 23:28 Five Cherokee Women: Different Perspectives on Identity 24:59 Della's Story: The Indian Child Welfare Act 27:30 Writing and Parenthood: How Identity Shifts 29:30 Hannah's Journey: A Mother's Sacrifice 30:57 Processing Trauma: Every Character's Journey 31:49 Steph and Kayla: Two Sisters, Two Approaches 33:30 The Cost of Public Identity 35:48 Training Astronauts at Blue Origin 37:55 Obligation Versus Guilt: Moving Back to Nashville 43:29 The Reddit Wisdom: Build the Life You Love 47:08 Finding Your Team: The Importance of Community 48:20 Reaching for Presence: Appreciating the Moment Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- 3 weeks ago47 min
The Courage to Start Again | Aylar Macky
Building a successful business is never easy. For Aylar Macky, resilience became a way of life as she transformed her personal health journey into a thriving nutrition company, grown from her home kitchen into an operation producing thousands of meals daily across the Middle East. I today’s episode, Dr. Eiman Jahangir welcomes entrepreneur and Joule founder Aylar Macky for a conversation about building businesses against the odds, embracing your cultural identity, and finding purpose through adversity. Born in Iran and raised in Canada, Aylar reflects on how her family's immigrant experience shaped her determination and ultimately her business journey, as well as the difficult decision to leave behind what she had built to pursue new opportunities in the United States. Eiman and Aylar dive into the lessons entrepreneurship teaches about resilience and personal growth, before discussing her mission to bring Persian-inspired health products to a wider audience. Aylar shares why meaningful relationships and a sense of purpose matter more to her than financial success alone, and her ongoing journey towards recognising her own worth beyond her achievements. 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:24 Meeting Aylar Macky: From Tehran to Canada to Building Juul 01:41 The Weight Gain That Changed Everything 02:56 Starting Juul: From Home Kitchen to 15,000 Meals a Day 07:25 The Immigrant Identity: Shaped by Leaving Everything Behind 09:45 Becoming the Adult in the Room at Nine Years Old 11:52 The Decision to Return to Iran: Going Back to the Motherland 13:21 Seeing What's Missing: Vending Machines and Business Ideas 16:47 The Common Thread: Connecting People and Building Community 24:05 Learning Resilience: The Business as Therapist 29:07 Building in Iran vs. America: Solving Problems That Aren't Yours 32:00 The Backpack Decision: Leaving Everything Behind Again 32:57 The Waymo Moment: Culture Shock and Catching Up to Technology 33:59 Bringing Persian Flavors to America: Functional Foods with Heritage 34:46 Living Between Two Cultures: The Ugly Duckling with Something to Offer 38:32 The Power of Cause: What Gets You Out of Bed 40:22 Mom: The One Who Hallucinates With Me 42:02 Building Again: Stuffed Dates, Functional Beverages, and Secret Podcasts 45:49 Finding Enough: The Space She's Still Reaching For Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- 4 weeks ago51 min
Chasing the Astronaut Dream with The Inspired 24 | Andrew Parris
What happens when you've spent your life chasing a dream that still feels just out of reach? For Andrew Parris, the answer is simple: you keep going. From supporting NASA's Space Shuttle and International Space Station programmes to experiencing weightlessness aboard zero-gravity flights, Andrew has built an extraordinary career around his passion for space exploration. His ultimate dream of becoming an astronaut remains alive, and he's determined to keep pursuing it, no matter how long the journey takes. This week on A Heart for Space, Dr. Eiman Jahangir welcomes three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast engineer and co-founder of The Inspired 24, Andrew Parris, for a conversation about the wonders of space exploration and the perseverance required to achieve your greatest aspirations. Andrew reflects on his years at NASA and the unforgettable moments that shaped his lifelong commitment to space exploration. Together, they go on to explore how The Inspired 24 grew from a chance gathering of space enthusiasts into what is now an international community helping people pursue opportunities in the space industry. Andrew shares how he navigates setbacks and stays ready for new opportunities in his own astronaut journey, as well as the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people. His story is a reminder that even when the path to your dream takes longer than expected, the courage to keep trying can inspire others to pursue their own. Explore more about The Inspired 24 at https://theinspired24.com/ 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:29 Meeting Andrew Parris: The Broadcast Engineer with an Astronaut Dream 02:02 The Family Business: Growing Up in Television 03:29 Inside the Truck: What a Remote Television Engineer Does 04:55 Three Emmy Awards and the Return to Flight 09:36 The Path to NASA: Making Connections in Houston 11:18 Memorable Moments: Shuttle Launch and the Columbia Tragedy 15:56 Flying Zero G: The Most Welcoming Feeling You Can Experience 18:47 Journey to Russia: Behind the Iron Curtain at Baikonur 26:30 The Birth of the Inspired 24: A Dinner That Changed Everything 29:04 Building a Community: Over 300 Members Pursuing Space Dreams 30:52 Success Stories: From Inventory Specialist to SpaceX Technician 35:46 Black Friday: When Dreams Hit Pause 38:50 Never Give Up: Why We Explore and Why It Matters 48:26 The Cyan Proctor Moment: Realizing Others Share Your Dream 49:26 Looking Back at Earth: What It Will All Mean Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- Oct 6, 202645 min
The Art of Storytelling | Andrew Gordon
For more than twenty years, Andrew Gordon helped bring some of Pixar's most beloved characters to life, contributing to films including A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. Behind those iconic stories is a career shaped by rejection and imposter syndrome, as well as experimentation and a determination to keep getting better. In this episode, Dr. Eiman Jahangir is joined by filmmaker, animator, and creative leader Andrew Gordon to talk about the power of storytelling, and what is required when building a career around creativity. Andrew reflects on his initial rejection from Pixar before eventually joining the studio, and the culture that helped produce its groundbreaking films, before exploring why failure and iteration are essential parts of creating something great. As the conversation continues, the pair discuss Andrew's decision to leave Pixar in search of new challenges, and how emerging AI tools are changing what's possible for filmmakers. Andrew also shares why technology can never replace a compelling story and why, even after decades of success, he is still pushing beyond his comfort zone in search of the next great thing he can create. 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:32 Meeting Andrew Gordon: From New York to Pixar 02:04 Early Inspiration: A Cousin's Sketchbook and Computer Graphics 03:31 The Commodore Amiga and Finding His Craft 05:22 Heading West: From New Jersey to Animation School 07:18 First Break: Landing at Warner Brothers Looney Tunes 08:20 Rejection and Redemption: The Path to Pixar 10:12 Driving to the Mecca: First Day at Pixar 11:31 The Pixar Culture: Weirdos, Excellence, and John Lasseter 13:01 Imposter Syndrome and Daily Scrutiny 15:30 Animating Characters: From Gil to Mike Wazowski 17:34 The Art of Caricature: Bringing Edna Mode to Life 19:51 Why Pixar Makes Adults Cry Over Toys and Fish 25:09 The Lucky 7 Lounge: Building a Secret Casino at Pixar 27:10 Teaching and Giving Back: Breaking Down the Secrets 28:30 The Internship Program: Molding Through Play 32:40 Storytelling for Business: The Salesforce Success Story 36:31 Leaving Pixar: Twenty Years and a New Chapter 38:21 AI and Animation: The New Frontier at ITEL 41:01 Advice for Aspiring Creatives: Persistence and Fundamentals 43:11 The Space Still Worth Reaching For: Crafting Diamonds Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- Sep 29, 202647 min
The Astronaut Teacher | Mike Mongo
Mike Mongo has spent nearly two decades telling young people something he wishes someone had told him growing up: you have permission to imagine an extraordinary future. Today on A Heart for Space, Dr. Eiman Jahangir welcomes author and self-described “Astronaut Teacher” Mike Mongo for an energetic conversation about childhood dreams, unconventional careers, and inspiring the next generation to see themselves as part of humanity's future in space. Mike shares how watching the Moon landing transformed his childhood ambition from becoming a superhero to becoming an astronaut—and how, decades later, believing that dream had passed him by ultimately inspired him to create an entirely new role for himself. Mike and Eiman explore why he teaches students around the world that tomorrow's jobs are in space, and what Mike has learned from helping young people imagine possibilities beyond the paths already laid out for them, before digging into the philosophy behind his new KID Astronaut Training Manual. Mike also reflects on his own continuing journey toward space, particularly the mentors and strangers who gave him permission to follow an unconventional path, and why success ultimately comes down to doing what you love, with people you love, while helping others. Learn more about Mike and his work at https://mikemongo.com 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:37 Meeting Mike Mongo: The Astronaut Teacher 02:41 Batman and the Birth of a Dream 06:02 Becoming the Astronaut Teacher 07:32 The Power of Permission 15:39 Mike Mongo's Kid Astronaut Training Manual 20:07 Astronaut Job Camp and Saxavord Spaceport 26:36 Being 49 Percent Sure of Arrest at NASA 29:11 Blue Origin, New Shepard, and the Blue 92 32:45 Solving for Space to Solve for Earth 39:46 It's Already Too Late, So Bake a Cake 43:46 The Space We're Still Reaching For Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- Sep 22, 202657 min
Capturing the New Space Age | Kevin Curran
Cinematographer Kevin Curran has captured extraordinary stories through his lens for close on three decades. But when COVID brought the world—and his career—to a sudden pause, Kevin began reconsidering what he wanted to do with the time he had left. A lifelong fascination with aerospace provided the answer: use his skills as a filmmaker to document this remarkable chapter in human spaceflight. In this episode, Dr. Eiman Jahangir sits down with Kevin for a conversation about finding purpose in capturing history, and the people pushing humanity beyond our atmosphere. Kevin shares what it was like filming historic moments for Blue Origin, SpaceX and Artemis I, including capturing the reactions of astronauts like Jeff Bezos and William Shatner just moments after their flights. Kevin and Eiman go on to explore Kevin's documentary Beyond Blue Sky, which preserves the remarkable story of SpaceShipOne and the pioneers behind the first privately funded human spaceflight. Kevin reflects on the five-year journey of bringing the film to life and what he's learned from spending time with aerospace visionaries, as well as why pursuing your passion one step at a time can ultimately lead somewhere greater than you ever dared imagine. Learn more about Beyond Blue Sky at https://beyond-blue-sky.com/ 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:51 Meeting Kevin Curran: From Electrical Engineering to Cinematography 03:05 The Creative Spark: Taking Things Apart and Putting Them Together 04:42 Finding Purpose in Space: The 2020 Turning Point 05:36 Capturing History: Blue Origin and the Closest Camera 09:24 The Story of Spaceship One: First Private Astronauts 09:46 The $28 Million Miracle: Building a Private Space Program 18:25 Five Years to Tell the Story: The Making of Beyond Blue Sky 20:23 Sitting Across from Legends: Burt Rutan and Brian Binnie 23:17 The Sidewinder Solution: Engineering Under Pressure 25:16 Mike Melville at 64: The First Private Astronaut 27:13 Age Is Just a Number: Human Capacity and Courage 28:07 Brian Binnie's UAP Encounter: A Courageous Disclosure 32:08 The Stigma and the Truth: UAPs in 2020 36:37 What We Lose Without These Stories 38:13 The Power of Parenting: Early Sparks That Drive Greatness 41:14 Advice for Dreamers: Identify Your Passion and Protect It 42:40 NS-16: The Most Meaningful Moment 47:01 Behind the Lens: Capturing Emotional Reactions 48:29 The Overview Effect: Processing the Experience 54:32 The Space Still Worth Reaching For 56:07 Beyond Blue Sky: Where to Watch Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- Sep 15, 202650 min
Stepping Outside Your Lane | Shantanu Rai
For years, Shantanu Rai built his life around medicine, caring for patients in underserved communities while witnessing firsthand the challenges facing both doctors and patients within the American healthcare system. But beyond the exam room, another ambition was taking shape: telling the stories that medicine alone couldn't fully capture. In today's conversation, Dr. Eiman Jahangir sits down with physician and author Shantanu Rai to discuss the intersections of medicine and storytelling, exploring the courage to step outside the lane that's been defined for you. Shantanu shares how his experiences as a physician inspired his debut medical thriller, A Dangerous Diagnosis, why he chose fiction to pull back the curtain on modern healthcare, and the five-year journey of learning an entirely new craft while continuing his career in medicine. Together, they explore physician burnout, the need for meaningful change within healthcare, and the power of storytelling to build understanding and empathy. Shantanu also reflects on reconnecting with your purpose and navigating rejection, sharing why pursuing something outside your established path can sometimes give you the energy to discover just how much more you're capable of. Learn more about Shantanu Rai and his work at https://shantanurai.com/ 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:34 Meeting a Doctor-Turned-Author: Writing Under a Pen Name 01:36 The Book's Mission: Pulling Back the Exam Room Curtain 02:28 Why Write Under a Pen Name: Protection and Freedom 07:04 The Dilemma Every Doctor Faces: Stay, Leave, or Fight 07:38 The Third Way: A Great Doctor Fights for All Patients 15:17 The Pit and Storytelling: Showing vs. Telling in Medicine 16:40 From Inspiration to Outline: The Journey Begins 22:28 The Fundamental Problem: Healthcare Economics and Access 28:12 The Unexpected Film Deal: Leaked to Movie Studios 32:18 The Writing Process: 4 AM and a French Press 40:13 Doctors as Natural Storytellers: Reclaiming Our Humanity 43:30 Stepping Outside Your Lane: Energy Management Over Time Management 49:01 The Space Still Worth Reaching For: Finding Stillness Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
- Sep 8, 202652 min
From Hard Times to Brighter Days | Blessing Offor
Born in Nigeria and raised in Connecticut from the age of six, Blessing Offor's journey has been shaped by change and an unwavering love of music. After losing much of his vision as a child, years spent sitting still while recovering from eye surgeries gave him something unexpected: time at the piano. What began as one of the few things he could fully do eventually became the pursuit that would define his life. In this episode of A Heart for Space, Dr. Eiman Jahangir is joined by two-time GRAMMY® nominee and award-winning singer-songwriter Blessing Offor for a conversation about resilience, creativity, and what it takes to keep pursuing a dream when there is no clear path forward. Blessing reflects on leaving behind the expectations of a traditional career, moving to Nashville and New York in pursuit of music, navigating years of struggle before his breakthrough on The Voice, and the decade-long journey that ultimately led to a record deal and songs like "Brighter Days" and "The Goodness." Together, they explore the complicated reality of achieving success while simultaneously experiencing profound personal loss. Blessing shares how songwriting helped him process the grief of losing his mother, sister, best friend and partner while creating his deeply personal album Real. He goes on to explore how some of life's hardest seasons can also become its most formative, as well as the importance of maintaining community even as success grows. From returning to Nigeria after more than two decades away to collaborating with Dolly Parton and finding a global audience for his music, Blessing's story is an incredible reminder that pursuing an extraordinary life doesn't mean avoiding hardship, but learning to keep moving forward through it. 00:00 Welcome to A Heart for Space 00:27 Meeting Blessing Offor: From Nigeria to Connecticut 02:50 Growing Up with Vision Challenges 10:15 Falling in Love with Music 15:00 The Decision to Pursue Music 16:25 Moving to Nashville and New York 17:13 The Voice and Breaking Through 21:55 The Ten-Year Journey to a Record Deal 28:24 Writing Brighter Days During the Pandemic 32:55 Going Home: Returning to Nigeria After 25 Years 36:28 Holding the Tension: Success and Loss 42:23 The Power of Community Over Success 43:53 Music as a Way to Process Grief 45:20 Collaborating with Dolly Parton 48:40 Making Music for Everyone 51:02 The Space Still Worth Reaching For Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/
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About A Heart For Space with Dr. Eiman Jahangir
Welcome to A Heart for Space, a podcast hosted by cardiologist, astronaut, and speaker Dr. Eiman Jahangir that explores the journeys of those who push beyond conventional limits to inspire you to pursue your own extraordinary dreams. Drawing from his own path—from immigrating to the United States as a young child to pursuing the astronaut dream for more than two decades—Dr. Jahangir leads thoughtful conversations with remarkable guests about perseverance, ambition, and the mindset required to achieve meaningful goals. Blending personal storytelling with practical insight, A Heart for Space invites you to strap in as we embark on this adventure beyond the stars, exploring what it truly takes to turn possibility into tangible reality.
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