🌄 Episode 1: The Inception of Friendship and Adventure in the Himalayas

In the premiere episode of The Sacred In Between, listeners are transported to the towering peaks and winding roads of the Indian Himalayas—a sacred backdrop for a story of fate, friendship, and fearless exploration.

This is where it all began.

Join Samuel Zimmermann (aka Parandroid) and Iliad Mualem as they revisit the magical moment their paths first crossed in the mystical Parvati Valley in 2023. What started as a chance encounter quickly unfolded into a powerful bond, formed through shared curiosity, spiritual dialogue, and a deep connection to the wild landscapes that surrounded them.

Their journey takes us to the mountain village of Manali, a place known for its raw beauty and spiritual mystique. With Samuel touring through India for his music project and Iliad navigating his own spiritual path, the two kindred spirits set off together—riding into the unknown on Samuel’s Himalayan Royal Enfield, chasing both the literal and metaphorical road ahead.

But adventure rarely comes without challenge.

As the skies open and monsoon rains transform the terrain, their story takes a dramatic turn. Massive floods crash through the valleys, testing their resilience, trust, and presence in the moment. Through uncertainty and awe, their friendship crystallizes into something lasting—a shared memory of surrendering to the power of nature and the sacred unpredictability of life.

🎙️ This episode isn’t just a travelogue. It’s a foundational origin story—a real-life tale of how human connection can blossom in the most unexpected places and how shared experience becomes the soil for something greater to grow.

🔗 Listen now and witness the sacred spark that gave birth to The Sacred In Between.

Whether you’ve been to the Himalayas or only dreamed of them, this story will resonate with the seeker in you.