Uprooted by Unwanted Change

Kiran Prasad

Welcome to the Uprooted by Unwanted Change podcast about managing life transitions. Whether it’s due to relocation, politics, natural disaster, job loss, death of a loved one, divorce, breakup, finances, or injury or disease…change is never easy - especially when it’s unwanted.    I’m Kiran Prasad, teacher, speaker, and author of “A Mindful Move: Feel at home again’ based on my 29 house moves. While I’m someone who’s always yearned for stability, the only constant in my life has been change! I’ve finally come to an acceptance and found purpose and meaning in it all by helping others going through the same.    On each episode, we’ll focus on a topic of unwanted change with guests sharing stories of resilience and insights into how they navigated their journeys. Together, we’ll discover a community of inspiring individuals and create a system of support for one another.   In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, may you find peace and rootedness.    If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe, share, and join our “Uprooted by Unwanted Change Facebook group”. We’d love to hear from you!   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprootedbychange   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiranprasadpro/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/uprootedbychange/   Website:  https://www.jaskiranprasad.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaskiranprasad/     Podcast Music:  Night Whispers Podcast Jingle or advertisment jingle Ai generated free for use esamyllyla1   (From Pixabay)      

  1. 09/09/2025

    Tips for Rootedness: Emotional Self-Regulation

    Send us a text In this episode of Uprooted by Unwanted Change podcast, host Kiran Prasad and her daughter Nikita Prasad, Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) trainee,  discuss the importance of emotional self-regulation during life transitions.  They talk about the concept of the window of tolerance and the 'pain body' and use examples from their own experience of practical strategies for returning back to baseline when emotionally uprooted. Welcome to the Uprooted by Unwanted Change podcast about managing life transitions. Whether it’s due to relocation, politics, natural disaster, job loss, death of a loved one, divorce, breakup, finances, or injury or disease…change is never easy - especially when it’s unwanted.  I’m Kiran Prasad, teacher, speaker, and author of “A Mindful Move: Feel at home again’ based on my 29 house moves. While I’m someone who’s always yearned for stability, the only constant in my life has been change! I’ve finally come to an acceptance and found purpose and meaning in it all by helping others going through the same.  On each episode, we’ll focus on a topic of unwanted change with guests sharing stories of resilience and insights into how they navigated their journeys. Together, we’ll discover a community of inspiring individuals and create a system of support for one another. In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, may you find peace and rootedness.  Support the show If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe, share, and join our “Uprooted by Unwanted Change Facebook group”. We’d love to hear from you! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprootedbychange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiranprasadpro/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/uprootedbychange/ Website: https://www.jaskiranprasad.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaskiranprasad/ Podcast Music: Night Whispers Podcast Jingle or advertisment jingle Ai generated free for use esamyllyla1 (From Pixabay)

    47 min
  2. 09/02/2025

    Uprooted by Suicide

    Send us a text September is Suicide Prevention Month. Please share this episode of Uprooted by Unwanted Change. Lauren Flores talks about her personal journey of grief and healing after the loss of her brother, Zach, to suicide. She discusses the importance of breaking the silence surrounding suicide, navigating the complexities of grief, and the coping strategies that helped her heal. Lauren emphasizes the significance of therapy, particularly EMDR, and the role of family dynamics in processing loss. She also highlights the importance of keeping memories alive through storytelling and advocacy work, as well as finding comfort in signs from loved ones. Ultimately, Lauren's story is one of resilience, forgiveness, and the ongoing journey of mental health awareness. You can reach out to my personal email - laurenflores512@gmail.com Resources - AFSP Website | What Doesn’t Kill Her Book - Amazon  Forever Ours: Real stories of immortality and living from a forensic pathologist - M.D Janis Amatuzio If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe, share, and join our “Uprooted by Unwanted Change Facebook group”. We’d love to hear from you! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprootedbychange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiranprasadpro/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/uprootedbychange/ Website: https://www.jaskiranprasad.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaskiranprasad/ Podcast Music: Night Whispers Podcast Jingle or advertisment jingle Ai generated free for use esamyllyla1 (From Pixabay)

    42 min
  3. 07/22/2025

    Uprooted by Job Loss

    Send us a text In this episode, Kiran Prasad talks to guest Josh Berger about how he turned pain into purpose after being furloughed from a job he loved. He discusses  his work with the Freedom Writers Foundation and later AVP First where he faced job loss during the Pandemic. Josh shares his personal story of resilience, coping mechanisms, and the importance of community support and volunteerism during challenging times. The conversation highlights the lessons learned from navigating life's adversities. Josh also discusses his new venture, Summit College Consulting, aimed at making college admissions more equitable for families, including underserved communities. Takeaways Change is never easy, but it can lead to growth. Community support can help when uprooted. Embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth. Finding purpose in adversity can be transformative. Creating opportunities from challenges can redefine success. Helping others can provide a sense of fulfillment. Support the show If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe, share, and join our “Uprooted by Unwanted Change Facebook group”. We’d love to hear from you! Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprootedbychange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiranprasadpro/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/uprootedbychange/ Website: https://www.jaskiranprasad.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaskiranprasad/ Podcast Music: Night Whispers Podcast Jingle or advertisment jingle Ai generated free for use esamyllyla1 (From Pixabay)

    30 min

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Welcome to the Uprooted by Unwanted Change podcast about managing life transitions. Whether it’s due to relocation, politics, natural disaster, job loss, death of a loved one, divorce, breakup, finances, or injury or disease…change is never easy - especially when it’s unwanted.    I’m Kiran Prasad, teacher, speaker, and author of “A Mindful Move: Feel at home again’ based on my 29 house moves. While I’m someone who’s always yearned for stability, the only constant in my life has been change! I’ve finally come to an acceptance and found purpose and meaning in it all by helping others going through the same.    On each episode, we’ll focus on a topic of unwanted change with guests sharing stories of resilience and insights into how they navigated their journeys. Together, we’ll discover a community of inspiring individuals and create a system of support for one another.   In the midst of chaos and uncertainty, may you find peace and rootedness.    If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe, share, and join our “Uprooted by Unwanted Change Facebook group”. We’d love to hear from you!   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uprootedbychange   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kiranprasadpro/   IG: https://www.instagram.com/uprootedbychange/   Website:  https://www.jaskiranprasad.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaskiranprasad/     Podcast Music:  Night Whispers Podcast Jingle or advertisment jingle Ai generated free for use esamyllyla1   (From Pixabay)