Unmute with Priya: Finding Your Voice at Midlife

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Stop Settling for "Fine" with Kaela Gedda Aug 19, 2026

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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 failure
Building confidence by betting on yourself
The connection between worthiness and success
Resting in your enoughness while creating more
Why entrepreneurs need resilience, not perfection
Creating 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

What if healing isn't just about the body with Shenal Arimilli Aug 12, 2026

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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 body
The science behind energy and transformation
Why suppressed emotions keep us stuck
The difference between control and true personal power
Unmuting your voice and reclaiming your authentic self
How 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.

Fear of the Future Is Really Fear of the Past with Mick Johnson Aug 07, 2026

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In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I talk with Mick Johnson, founder of Find Yourself Coaching, to explore what it really means to reconnect with who you are beneath expectations, success, and the roles you've been living.

Together, we discuss why so many people lose touch with themselves, how identifying your core values can transform the decisions you make, and why the anxiety you feel may actually come from living out of alignment with who you truly are.

Mick also shares his own journey from a successful career in technology to coaching others through personal transformation, along with a powerful perspective on fear, authenticity, sensitivity, and lasting change.

Whether you're navigating a career transition, questioning your purpose, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers a thoughtful path back to the person you've always been.

In this episode, we discuss:
Why values matter more than goals
How to discover what truly drives you
Living in alignment with who you are
Why fear of the future is often rooted in the past
The hidden cost of ignoring your authentic self
Why sensitivity is a strength, not a weakness
Connecting your head, heart, and body when making decisions
The first step toward finding yourself again

Connect with Mick Johnson

🌐 Website: Home

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-johnson/

📧 Email: mick@findyourself.org

When Your Life No Longer Fits Who You Are with Lyn Christian Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I’m joined by Lynn Christian, founder of Soul Salt, Master Certified Coach, TEDx speaker, and author. Lynn has spent nearly three decades helping people navigate reinvention, reconnect with their authentic selves, and build lives that feel aligned from the inside out.

We talk about why people can feel unfulfilled even when their lives look successful from the outside. Lynn explains how hidden assumptions, fear, identity, and what she calls our “immunity to change” can keep us living according to old expectations.

Lynn also shares her experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life and how that understanding helped her reinterpret parts of her story with greater clarity and self-compassion.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why feeling stuck may actually be fear
How to recognize when your life no longer feels aligned
The difference between external success and authentic success
Why reinvention can feel threatening
How hidden assumptions shape the choices we make
Healthy ego versus ego that keeps us performing
Spiritual evolution and reconnecting with your authentic self
What it means to live and lead from the inside out
Lynn’s Soul Sovereignty work and the connection between executive coaching and spiritual practice

Connect with Lyn Christian

🌐 SoulSalt: Executive Soul Coaching for Leaders | SoulSalt
🌿 Soul Song Healing Guidance: Home - Soul Song Healing Guidance
📸 SoulSalt on Instagram: SoulSalt Inc | Inner Leadership for Integrity-Filled Living (@soulsaltinc) • Instagram profile

📖 Book: SoulSalt: Your Personal Field Guide to Confidence, Purpose, and Fulfillment (available through Lyn's website and major book retailers)

The Identity Crisis So Many Men Never Talk About with Mike Van Pelt Jul 31, 2026

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What happens when you've done everything you were told to do, built a career, supported your family, checked all the boxes, and still feel like something is missing?

In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I talk with Mike Van Pelt, founder of True Man Life Coaching and American Family Renaissance, to talk about the identity crisis many men experience but rarely discuss. Together, they explore the pressure men face to always be strong, the loneliness that comes from carrying everything alone, and why asking for help is one of the greatest acts of courage.

Mike shares his own journey through self-doubt, losing his sense of identity, and ultimately discovering that purpose isn't found in a job title or success, but in knowing who you are at your core. While this conversation is centered on men, the insights on identity, relationships, vulnerability, and authentic living are relevant to anyone who has ever questioned who they are beyond the roles they play.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why so many men struggle with identity in midlife
The pressure to be the provider and "have it all together"
How isolation quietly impacts mental and emotional health
Why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness
The connection between purpose, faith, and fulfillment
The importance of relationships in an increasingly disconnected world
Leading your family with presence, not perfection
Finding your worth beyond your career or accomplishments
Connect with Mike Van Pelt

🌐 True Man Life Coaching
🇺🇸 American Family Renaissance
🎙️ True Man Podcast
📖 True Man True Ways: A Roadmap of Discovery to the Masculine Heart

She Had 3 Near-Death Experiences and that Changed Everything with Connie Fusella, Psychic Medium Jul 30, 2026

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Can we still connect with the people we’ve lost?

In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I’m joined by Connie Fusella, a psychic medium, teacher, and grief-support volunteer who shares her experiences with mediumship, loss, and what she believes exists beyond this life. Connie describes becoming aware of spirits and voices as a young child, losing touch with those experiences during her Catholic school years, and later having three experiences she describes as near-death experiences. She also shares the unexpected story of her first tarot reading, despite never having read tarot cards before and the moment she realized something unusual was happening.

We talk about:

Seeing spirits and hearing voices as a child
How Connie’s abilities returned later in life
Her three near-death experiences
The connection between mediumship and grief
What she believes happens after death
Common fears and misconceptions about psychic mediums
How readings can offer comfort to people grieving someone they love
Trusting intuition and becoming more open to spiritual experiences

This conversation is not about convincing anyone what to believe. It is an honest discussion about grief, hope, intuition, and the human need to feel connected to the people we can no longer see.

Connect with Connie Fusella

🌐 Website: https://www.meaningfulmessages.info
📸 Instagram: Connie Fusella (@psychicmediumconniefusella) • Instagram profile

The Hidden Cost of Being a High-Achieving Woman with Rosie Guagliardo Jul 29, 2026

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In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Rosie Gualiardo, founder of Inner Brilliance Coaching, to explore why so many high-achieving women look successful on the outside but feel exhausted, disconnected, and unfulfilled on the inside.
We talk about people pleasing, burnout, proving your worth, masculine and feminine energy, generational patterns, and what it really means to reconnect with yourself. Rosie shares how shifting from constantly striving to living in alignment can change not only how you feel, but also the results you create.

If you've ever thought, "I can keep doing this...but I don't want to anymore," this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why achievement doesn't always lead to fulfillment
The hidden cost of people pleasing and proving your worth
How to reconnect with yourself after years of living on autopilot
The balance between masculine and feminine energy
Why relief, not happiness, is what many women are really seeking
Moving from forcing results to attracting the life you want

Learn more about Rosie's coaching programs, including her Return on Energy Session, Discover & Align, and Embody & Magnetize.

Website: https://innerbrilliancecoaching.com

Why Meditation Alone Won't Heal Your Past with Amma Thanasanti Jul 15, 2026

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What if meditation isn't meant to help you escape your life, but to help you meet it more honestly?

In this episode of Unmute with Priya, I sit down with Amma Thanasanti, former Buddhist nun, meditation teacher, and founder of Awakening Truth. After nearly three decades living as a nun and almost five decades of spiritual practice, Amma shares what she has learned about healing, identity, attachment, and why meditation alone isn't always enough to transform our deepest patterns. We also explore what it means to feel truly safe, why awareness never ages, and how we can reconnect with our own inner knowing in the midst of life's biggest transitions.

Whether you're curious about meditation, navigating midlife, or looking for a deeper understanding of yourself, this conversation offers a grounded and compassionate perspective on living with greater presence, courage, and authenticity.

📩 Join Amma's newsletter and learn about upcoming retreats, workshops, and events:
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Why Yoga Should Fit Your Body, Not the Other Way Around with Kelley Curran Jul 10, 2026

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In this episode, I sit down with Kelley Curran, founder of Well and Kell, to talk about breaking free from perfectionism and learning to trust your body again. Kelley shares how years of chasing achievement shaped not only her career but also her yoga practice, until she realized that movement isn't about performing or getting the pose "right." It's about listening to your body and honoring what it needs.
We explore why so many women disconnect from their bodies, how traditional ideas about yoga can actually hold people back, and why there is no such thing as a perfect practice. Whether you're new to yoga, returning after an injury, or simply looking for a more compassionate way to move, this conversation will change the way you think about your relationship with yourself.
Connect with Kelley:
Website: Well & Kell

Instagram: @‌wellandkell

Free "Return to Yoga" program and online classes:

Well & Kell

Building a Business That Fits Your Values with Gabe Cox Jul 08, 2026

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In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Cox, founder of Red Hot Mindset, author, speaker, and host of the Pursuing Goals God's Way podcast. Gabe shares why so many women put their dreams on hold and how it's never too late to pursue the life and work you feel called to. We talk about entrepreneurship, burnout, values, faith, and why success doesn't have to come at the expense of your family, health, or peace.

If you've been chasing someone else's definition of success or wondering whether there's still time to build something meaningful, this conversation will remind you that you don't have to hustle harder. Sometimes the next step is simply getting clear on your values and taking one intentional step forward.

Connect with Gabe:

🌐 Home

🎙️ Podcast: Pursuing Goals God's Way

📚 Books:

Mind Over Marathon
Victory Run