In this episode of The Airlock Module Podcast, Yuki sits down with engineer, analog astronaut, and Transcendental Meditation instructor Karim Nahabet to explore the intersection of human performance, consciousness, and space operations.

From serving as Executive Officer and Commander at LunAres to leading a mission at the Armash Mars Research Station in Armenia, Karim shares real-world lessons from operating in confined, extreme environments, including sunlight deprivation, power limitations, communication delays, crew cohesion challenges, and on-the-fly problem solving.

The conversation dives into stress resilience, sleep discipline, the gut–brain connection, and how meditation and breathwork may play a critical role in long-duration space missions. This episode blends engineering, psychology, and philosophy into a thoughtful discussion about what it truly takes to thrive on the path to Mars.

Karim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-nahabet-37151653/