From Proving Yourself to Becoming Yourself | @NarasimhaMusic on Identity, Reinvention & Self-Worth

What if the life you built looks good on the outside, but still is not fully you? In this episode of Keep Pushing, I sit down with Nivedan Nayak (Narasimha), artist, producer, and DJ, for a conversation about identity, self-worth, reinvention, and the courage to leave behind what is comfortable in order to become who you really are. We talk about his journey from growing up feeling like he had to prove himself, to punk rock drumming, to building momentum in music, to leaving Los Angeles to study drum and dance in West Africa and reconnect with his roots in India. We also get into immigrant expectations, heartbreak, healing, and how the music that came out of this chapter led to signings with Chris Lake and Bonobo. In this episode, we discuss: - Growing up younger than everyone else and feeling the need to prove himself - The pressure of immigrant family expectations - Leaving a good life behind to build a more aligned one - The identity shift from drummer to producer - What West Africa and India revealed about grief, healing, and identity - How somatic work helped him release the “invisible brake” If this conversation resonates, like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on resilience, reinvention, vulnerability, and growth. Follow Narasimha / Nivedan Nayak Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/narasimha_music/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wzbr5OelMdawn7HrZRefV?si=gu8ipAxeQ8SB_ljudU4DkQ Follow Keep Pushing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keeppushingpodcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/64cslL1JuSdr3eIgwU8GRS?si=5806fa64af4b474f