The Underdog Protagonist

By Pratyush PK

The Underdog Protagonist is a podcast for the ones who are currently in the hustle period of their life. They are in the process of doing something big. But they are currently the side characters o

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The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.

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August 10, 2026Ep. 11 - From Imposed to Empowered: How to Rewrite the Story You Were Given with Karen Rudolf
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How do you turn trauma into transformation, and soft-spoken strength into bold, embodied leadership?
In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Pratyush sits down with Karen Rudolf, Transformational “W”Holistic Guide, speaker, and 9x bestselling author, to explore the truth about real empowerment. From surviving a life-altering horseback riding accident in Costa Rica to leading global clients through her Tranquil SOULutions Clarity Tool™, Karen’s journey is proof that confidence isn’t about volume, it’s about alignment.
We explore:
Why “Sassy, Classy, and Badassy” is more than a catchphrase, it’s a framework for self-leadership.
How to harness inner strength when the outside world gets loud.
What a holistic life actually looks like in modern entrepreneurship.
How subconscious rewiring, emotional clarity, and resilience build unstoppable leaders.
Whether you're burnt out from performing strength or secretly seeking permission to be bold on your terms, this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

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44min
August 03, 2026 Ep. 10 - Justin Abrams on The Unfiltered Truth About Building a Business (What the Agencies Won’t Tell You)
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What if scaling your business didn’t require a single dollar in paid ads?
In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, we sit down with Justin Abrams, the Founder & CEO of Aryo Consulting Group, a firm that’s helped 300+ businesses (from scrappy startups to Pfizer and Sony) grow using nothing but smart strategy, organic leads, and radical transparency.
Justin doesn’t believe in fluff. He shares the gritty reality of helping burned-out founders fix their funnels, revive their growth, and build companies that actually last, all without giving Meta or Google a cent.
You’ll hear about:
• Why traditional agencies are failing small businesses
• The 3 pillars behind his award-winning consulting model
• How Reddit, Facebook groups, and email newsletters are outperforming ads
• What “strategy therapy” really looks like for founders
• And how to optimize a business that’s already working but still leaking time and money
Whether you're a founder, freelancer, or creative leader, this conversation is your crash course in real, sustainable growth.

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38min
July 30, 2026 Ep. 09 - The Basement Below Rock Bottom: Kevin Palmieri on Reinvention & Resilience
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What do you do when the life you thought would make you happy… doesn’t?
Kevin Palmieri had it all, a six-figure job, the dream body, a great car, and yet, he was sitting on the edge of his bed debating suicide.
That moment changed everything.
In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Kevin shares how he rebuilt his life from the inside out, and how that journey led to Next Level University, a Top 100 podcast with 2,600+ episodes and 1M+ listens.
We talk consistency, mindset, creator burnout, the BS in the self-help space, and how Kevin now defines success after hitting bottom and climbing back with purpose.
This is a powerful conversation about the quiet work no one sees, and why it always comes before the growth they do.

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July 24, 2026 Ep. 08 - From Invisible to Irresistible: The Real ROI of Your Personal Brand Story with Lisa Apolinski
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You know your story matters, but how do you actually make it work for you?

In this episode of In The Feed, Pratyush is joined by Lisa Apolinski, a Forbes-featured digital strategist, five-time author, and “America’s Digital Content Futurist,” to dive deep into the new rules of building authority online. With over 30 years of marketing experience and $1.5B+ in client revenue impact, Lisa knows what it takes to make content convert, not just perform.

We talk about:
- What most people get wrong about personal branding
- The truth about “Authority Power” and how to build it ethically
- Using AI with your voice (not in place of it)
- Why your content isn’t just copy, it’s a conversion tool
- How to create a brand legacy that lives beyond platforms

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, coach, or founder, this conversation will show you how to build trust, traction, and transformation with your story.

Don’t just post. Position.

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57min
July 14, 2026Ep. 07 - From Trauma to Shamanism: Rewriting Pain as Power with Kerry Blaser
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In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Pratyush sits down with Kerry Blaser who a shaman, mother, and author of My Inner Heroine: Exploring Feminine Pain.
From a suicide attempt to spiritual awakening, Kerry opens up about her radical journey of healing, her connection to Red Pill figures like Justin Waller and Andrew Tate, and how six men in her life mirrored her wounds back to her for deeper transformation.
She shares how she bridges shamanism with neuroscience, and how physics explains the invisible systems behind emotional trauma.
Topics we explore:
Healing through confrontation, not avoidance
Why pain isn’t the end, it’s a portal
What “Red Pill Shaman” really means
Writing from the wound vs. writing for others
Reclaiming the feminine identity, without losing logic

This episode is for:
Anyone who’s carried pain for too long, women healing in private, men who want to support deeper, and creatives who need to know your story isn’t over.
Kerry’s book My Inner Heroine is out now.

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57min
July 03, 2026 Ep. 06 - Adam LaSalle: The Teacher Who Walked Away From Everything to Chase a Dream
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At almost 30, Adam Lasalle had it all figured out. A stable job, benefits, students who adored him, a future mapped out for decades. He was the founding music teacher, building a school from the ground up. Then one Friday, an email landed in his inbox. A theater contract. Someone had dropped out of a show. Could he start Tuesday?

He thought it was spam. He deleted it.

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, host Pratyush PK sits down with actor, musician, and creative coach Adam Lasalle to unpack the terrifying, tearful, and ultimately life-changing decision to walk away from security and bet on himself. Adam gets brutally honest about the fear that ruled his life, the therapist who told him nothing was wrong with him, his life was just out of alignment with his values and the moment his high school students taught him the lesson he'd been preaching all along.

This is a conversation about the "messy middle" nobody posts on social media. About unlearning the story that says you're only allowed to be one thing. About why practice is terrible and why that's exactly why it works. If you've ever felt trapped between the life you have and the life you actually want, this one will stay with you.

Adam shares the daily ritual that keeps him grounded, why he "wastes time" on purpose, how to tell the difference between passion and comparison, and the honest truth about choosing meaning over money (and why he refuses to accept that it's a choice at all).
You are one decision away. Press play.

Guest: Adam Lasalle (Actor, musician, creative coach, and founder of the Adam Lasalle Studio.)

This episode touches on anxiety, therapy, and mental health. If you're struggling, please reach out to someone you trust or a professional.

Drop a comment if this hit home and don’t forget to subscribe for more stories that speak to the heart of what it means to care, love, and live fully.

Connect with Adam:
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Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

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September 09, 2025 Ep. 05 - Raj Khedun From Burnout to Balance: The Mental Side of Fitness
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In a world obsessed with hustle and burnout, Raj Khedun is here to remind us that real wellness starts with your breath.
Raj is the Managing Director of Keep Fit Kingdom, a health and wellness brand with a mission to help a billion people live to 100. He’s also the creator of the 3:3 Metaverse Breathing Method, a powerful yet simple technique that reduces stress, heals insomnia, and helps you reclaim control of your body with no meds & no noise.
We talk about the real cost of ignoring your mental health, how to reset your nervous system in minutes, and why fitness is less about reps and more about rhythm.
If you’re tired of being tired, overwhelmed by wellness advice, or just need to breathe better, this one’s for you.

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August 16, 2025 Ep. 04 - What Trauma Teaches Us (If We’re Willing to Listen) with Jamie Hughes
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Jamie Hughes is a social psychologist, certified therapeutic writing instructor, and the author of several mental health books but his real gift lies in helping people feel seen in the middle of their storms. In this episode, we talk about trauma, self-care that actually works, managing anxiety and ADHD, and what resilience really looks like when it’s not performative.
Whether you’re trying to heal, support someone else, or just feel less alone in the process, this conversation gives you more than hope. It gives you tools.
Connect with Jamie: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram
About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

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July 31, 2025 Ep. 03 - The 3-Step System for Mind Clearing, Prosperity & Healing with Dr. Alain Salas
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Feeling stuck in your career, health, or relationships even though you’re doing “everything right”?

Dr. Alain Salas knows exactly what that’s like.
A best-selling author, chiropractic physician, and the creator of the Mind Clearing System, Dr. Salas went from living the dream to total collapse, losing his business, his marriage, and even facing cancer.

In this episode of The Underdog Protagonist, Alain opens up about the hidden mental scripts that run our lives, how he uncovered the patterns sabotaging his success, and the 3-step method that helped him reclaim health, love, and purpose.

Whether you're a high-achiever secretly burning out or someone trying to heal deeply rooted self-doubt, this episode is a breakthrough moment waiting to happen.

We cover:
The real meaning of “limiting beliefs” and how to find yours
Why strategy fails when your subconscious disagrees
The mind-body connection behind burnout, illness & self-sabotage
How to clear old patterns and attract aligned success

Dr. Salas has worked with over 4,000 clients across the US and Europe, and his insights are powerful for entrepreneurs, creators, and professionals looking to rewrite their story.

About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

If you are liking the show, please share it along! Its free.
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56min
July 20, 2025Ep. 02 - From Diagnosis to TEDx: How Sam Mitchell is Flipping the Narrative on Autism
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Sam Mitchell doesn’t just talk about autism he lives it, owns it, and redefines what it means.
As the host of Autism Rocks and Rolls, Sam has interviewed legends like Temple Grandin and Mick Foley. But his real impact is proving that success doesn’t come in spite of being different, it often comes because of it.

In this episode, Sam joins host Pratyush to talk about breaking stigma, starting a business as a teenager, surviving internet pressure, and the truth about building confidence in a world that still doesn’t fully get neurodiversity.
It’s raw. It’s uplifting. And it’s the reminder you didn’t know you needed: You’re not behind. You’re just different. And different might be your superpower.
Tune in to hear:
What inspired Sam’s award-winning podcast
The biggest myth about autism he wants to destroy
How he’s built a brand, a business, and a movement before 21
What schools, parents, and creators need to rethink now
Connect with Sam:
Website | YouTube | Podcast
About Pk:
Pratyush has been a designer for more than 6 years. He started creating content to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He is in a journey to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.

Connect with Pk: LinkedIn | X | YouTube

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FAQs about The Underdog Protagonist:

How many episodes does The Underdog Protagonist have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.