Have you ever felt like you just… don’t fit in?
Like no matter how hard you try, you’re always the one who thinks differently, sees the world differently, or lives life a little off the beaten path?

You’re not alone — and you’re not wrong for it.

In this episode of Real Talk, I’m sharing some of the real stories and moments from my life when I felt like the outsider — from being caught between cultures as a kid to walking into boardrooms as an adult where I clearly didn’t match the mold.

For years, I thought I had to explain myself… or worse, shrink myself… just to make other people comfortable.
But here’s what I’ve learned:
Fitting in isn’t the goal.
Belonging to yourself is.

We’ll talk about the hidden cost of trying to blend in, why so many of us feel pressured to apologize for who we are, and how things change when you finally decide to stop hiding.

If you’ve been waiting for permission to show up as your full, unapologetic self — this is it.

Because the moment you stop apologizing for your difference… is the moment you start living in your power.

Ready for some real talk? Hit play.

And if this episode resonates with you, follow the show and share it with someone who needs this reminder. You can also leave a review or message me(info@drashaprasad.com) — I’d love to hear your story. Let’s build a community where we stop pretending and start showing up for real.

Welcome to the very first episode of Real Talk with Dr. Asha Prasad.

This is the space where we stop pretending, drop the masks, and have honest conversations about life — the good, the hard, the messy, and everything in between.

In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing my personal story of growing up caught between cultures, navigating the feeling of not quite belonging, and how learning to embrace my differences changed everything. We’ll talk about what it really means to “fit in,” why we feel pressure to hide parts of ourselves, and how liberating it is to finally stop playing by everyone else’s rules.

I’ll also dive into some of the big life themes we’ll be exploring on this podcast — adulting, grief, identity, relationships, and dealing with the unexpected shifts life throws at us. Whether it’s figuring out how to handle aging parents, questioning everything you thought you knew, or letting go of the need to have it all together, this space is for those of us who are ready to get honest about real life.

If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out… if you’ve ever wondered, “Am I the only one who feels this way?” — you’re not alone.

This episode is my invitation to you. To stop hiding. To embrace the parts of you that don’t fit the mold. To find freedom in the messy middle of life.

Because the truth is, real talk leads to real connection.
And that’s where the magic happens.

Hit play — and let’s start this conversation together.

I’d love to hear your story — send me a message info@drashaprasad.com or leave a review and tell me how you’re showing up real in your life.