Unmute with Priya: Finding Your Voice at Midlife

Priya Sudarsanam
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A podcast for women ready to break free from cultural conditioning and reclaim their authentic voice. Each conversation blends real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you spot toxic communication patterns, listen deeply, and speak your truth with confidence.

  1. 4 Sept

    What Almost Dying Taught Him About Actually Living with Vincent Van den Broeck

    What would you do differently if you truly understood that you don't get unlimited time? Vincent Van den Broeck was given a 10% chance of surviving a devastating accident and roughly a 1% chance of surviving with the recovery he ultimately made. He spent three weeks in a coma and woke up having to rebuild abilities most of us never think twice about. But when I asked Vincent whether almost dying changed him, his answer surprised me. He says it didn't. It showed him that the person he had become before the accident was the person who would ultimately fight his way back. In this episode of Unmute with Priya, Vincent and I have an incredibly honest conversation about happiness, regret, failure, resilience, fear, relationships and why so many of us spend our lives looking for happiness while forgetting to actually be happy. He shares the one thing he became completely non negotiable about after the accident, the three questions he asks himself about his life, and the beautiful story of the last words he said to his wife before he walked away that night and was hit by a car. We also talk about why he rejects the idea that everything simply “happens for a reason,” why failure is part of being alive, and why the question might not be “Why me?” but “Why not me?” Vincent's upcoming book, Everything Feels Impossible Until It's Done, tells the story behind the life he built before the accident and the resilience that helped him survive it. This isn't an episode about dying. It's about whether you're actually living while you're here. PREORDER Vincent's Book  https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Feels-Impossible-Until-Done-ebook/dp/B0H3QXHHC6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3S0F70TVOHJYH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kR793_eFOlEuMFMUIoW5sQ.KDUwGje05o0MByahq7XbxPPVt7gdlWfoFT1ao5I4sqs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Vincent+Van+den+Broeck&qid=1781612359&sprefix=%2Caps%2C248&sr=8-1 Connect with Vincent https://linktr.ee/vincentinthekitchen?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=a021ff2b-11de-4e02-a1aa-882d42e4f852

  2. 31 Aug

    Everything Women Have Been Told About UTIs Might Be Wrong w/ Dr. Leah Postma & Aubree Ng-UTI Clinic

    You peed after sex. You wiped the “right” way. You drank the cranberry juice. You took the antibiotics. So why does the UTI keep coming back? In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Dr. Leah Postma and Aubree Ng, founders of The UTI Clinic, for a conversation I honestly wish every woman could hear. We get into some of the biggest myths women have been told about urinary tract infections, including the shame and blame around hygiene and sex, why a negative urine culture doesn't always mean nothing is wrong, and why repeatedly treating symptoms with antibiotics may not answer the bigger question of why the infections keep happening. We also talk about something I had never had properly explained to me before: the connection between perimenopause, declining estrogen, the vagina, the bladder, and recurrent UTIs. Leah and Aubree explain why symptoms can begin while you're still having periods, what your microbiome has to do with bladder health, and why UTIs may sometimes be a clue that something else is happening in the body. Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that you know your body. If you've been told your tests are normal while you know something doesn't feel right, or you've been stuck in a cycle of UTIs and antibiotics wondering what you're doing wrong, you need to hear this episode. Connect with the UTI Clinic  https://theuticlinic.org/

  3. 27 Aug

    When Success No Longer Feels Like You with Ryan Watts

    What happens when you do everything you thought you were supposed to do, build the career, become successful, check all the boxes, and still find yourself wondering, “Is this it?” In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with leadership coach and podcast host Ryan Watts for a deeply honest conversation about success, identity, self trust, and what happens when the life that once worked for you no longer fits. Ryan opens up about reaching his late 30s and realizing how much of his identity and worth had become tied to his career, including the painful impact that had on his marriage and his sense of who he was without his work. We talk about the exhaustion that comes from forcing yourself to keep living according to an old version of success, the internal negotiation so many leaders quietly experience, why we outsource our purpose, and what can happen when we stop trying to fit ourselves into a mold and start trusting what we actually know about ourselves. Ryan also shares why the most successful people he has interviewed have something deeper than achievement in common: an incredibly strong sense of self trust. If your life looks successful from the outside but something inside keeps whispering that it no longer feels like you, this conversation is for you. Connect with Ryan https://www.ryanwattscoaching.com/ Check out the Personal Success Podcast https://www.ryanwattscoaching.com/thepersonalsuccesspodcast

  4. 25 Aug

    When You Don’t Know Who You Are Anymore with Sarah Papp

    In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with master certified coach Sarah Papp for an honest conversation about identity, burnout, and that strange place in midlife where so much is changing that you may not recognize yourself anymore.  Sarah explains why we can spend years living from identities we never consciously chose and why trying harder, achieving more, or changing our circumstances doesn't necessarily fix the feeling that something is off. We talk about what it means to come home to yourself, the expectations we carry about who we're supposed to be, and why your body may know something isn't right long before your mind is ready to admit it. Sarah also shares a simple but powerful question that can change the way you move through your life: Who do I want to be in this moment? We also get into burnout, control, trusting yourself, listening to your body, redefining success, and why midlife might actually be an opportunity to stop proving yourself and start doing the things that feel deeply and authentically yours. If you've been thinking, “I don't know who I am anymore, but I know I can't keep doing this,” this conversation is for you. Connect with Sarah Website: https://www.sarahpappcoaching.com/

  5. 21 Aug

    Stop Living by Someone Else's Definition of Success with Caryn Gillen

    What if the life you've built isn't actually the life you want? In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Caryn Gillen—coach, former therapist, and founder of Caryn Gillen Coaching—to explore what happens when you've spent years living by expectations that were never truly your own. Together, we unpack the difference between coaching and therapy, what it really means to live in alignment, and why so many accomplished people reach a point where success no longer feels fulfilling. Caryn shares why courage isn't about making dramatic life changes overnight—it's about being honest with yourself, learning when to quit what no longer fits, and creating a life that reflects who you really are. In this episode, we discuss: Why alignment is often uncomfortable Living by someone else's definition of success The difference between coaching, therapy, and consulting Why accomplished people still feel stuck The power of giving yourself permission to quit Building a life that finally feels like your own Connect with Caryn Gillen 🌐 Website: Caryn Gillen, Business Coach 🎙️ Podcast: The Caryn Gillen Podcast 📸 Instagram: Thought Partner & Coach (@caryngillen) • Instagram profile 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryngillen/

  6. 20 Aug

    The Truth About ADHD That No One Talks About with Sudhita Kasturi

    What if you've spent your entire life believing something was wrong with you... when your brain was simply wired differently? In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with **Sudhita Kasturi-**scientist, educator, and founder of Leverage Your ADHD—to unpack the myths, misconceptions, and hidden strengths of the ADHD brain. Together, we explore why so many intelligent, high-achieving adults—especially women and people from cultures where mental health is rarely discussed—go undiagnosed for years. Sudhita shares her own journey of being diagnosed as an adult, how it transformed her understanding of herself, and why ADHD is not a limitation but a different way of experiencing the world. We also discuss people pleasing, perfectionism, academic struggles, spirituality, parenting neurodivergent children, and why understanding how your brain works can be one of the most freeing experiences of your life. In this episode, we discuss: The biggest myths about ADHDWhy so many women are diagnosed later in lifeThe hidden strengths of neurodivergent mindsADHD in South Asian families and the stigma around diagnosisWhy high achievers often struggle in silenceHow to stop fighting your brain and start working with it Connect with Sudhita Kasturi Website: Leverage Your ADHD Explore coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, and resources for adults, professionals, students, and families navigating ADHD.

  7. 19 Aug

    Stop Settling for "Fine" with Kaela Gedda

    What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, but the belief that "fine" is good enough? In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Kaela Gedda, co-founder of Rise Leadership Circle, to talk about worthiness, personal power, entrepreneurship, and why so many women settle for lives that look successful on the outside but don't truly fulfill them. Kaela shares her journey from corporate America to building a thriving coaching business with her mother, Lisa Limara, and why betting on yourself is often the first step toward creating a life you actually love. Together, we explore the hidden cost of people pleasing, the fear of success, overcoming self-doubt, and learning to rest in your enoughness while still pursuing bigger dreams. In this episode, we discuss: Why "fine" can be more dangerous than failureBuilding confidence by betting on yourselfThe connection between worthiness and successResting in your enoughness while creating moreWhy entrepreneurs need resilience, not perfectionCreating a business that supports the life you want Connect with Kaela Gedda & Rise Leadership Circle Riseleadershipcircle.com/the-circle Riseleadershipcircle.com/coaching-club riseleadershipcircle.com/workday-checklist

  8. 12 Aug

    What if healing isn't just about the body with Shenal Arimilli

    In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Shenal Arimilli-former healthcare executive, physical therapist, international speaker, and transformational coach, to explore what it really means to heal from the inside out. After an 11-year journey through breast cancer and multiple recurrences, Shenal realized that physical healing alone wasn't enough. She shares how combining science, spirituality, energy, and deep inner work transformed not only her health but every area of her life.  Together, we explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, trauma, ancestral patterns, and the body's ability to heal. We also talk about finding your voice, setting boundaries, moving from control into personal power, and why true transformation begins long before we see changes on the outside. In this episode, we discuss: Healing beyond the physical bodyThe science behind energy and transformationWhy suppressed emotions keep us stuckThe difference between control and true personal powerUnmuting your voice and reclaiming your authentic selfHow small internal shifts create profound external change    Connect with Shenal Arimilli Website: Shenal Arimilli | Shift Your Energy   Join the author community for her upcoming book Shift from Cell to Soul Learn about the free Infinite Power Circle, workshops, meditations, and transformational programs on her website.

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A podcast for women ready to break free from cultural conditioning and reclaim their authentic voice. Each conversation blends real stories, expert insights, and practical tools to help you spot toxic communication patterns, listen deeply, and speak your truth with confidence.

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