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The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Dr. Neeta Bhushanthebravetable.com
Grab a seat at The Brave Table for unfiltered conversations about all the unpredictable moments we face on our journey through life—the raw, the real, the messy—and how to overcome them and thrive. This is your oasis for the next season of who you are becoming—where you defeat your imposter syndrome, ditch comparing your life to others, embrace the unconventional, and recognize your evolution and expansion. Join host Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a former dentist turned author, serial entrepreneur, and mama of two, for weekly episodes on strengthening your mental health and emotional fitness so you can face challenges with grace and grit. Let’s get brave as we navigate this human experience together with lots of love, new perspectives, and a dose of laughter along the way.
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Episodes

78. Gene Keys and The Power of Self-Awareness in Personal Transformation with Victoria Fenton

Talk about personal growth and self-development is everywhere nowadays, and you’ve probably been hearing about all the different modalities you can use to better understand who you truly are. Things like Gene Keys, Human Design — but what do they mean, and what’s the difference? Today on The Brave Table, we’re going to demystify some of these concepts with the only person in the world (!!) to be trained by their founders 20 years ago, Victoria Fenton, and how using these tools to strengthen your...

Oct 05, 202243 min

77. How To Be Loving, Find Forgiveness, and Cultivate Self-Compassion with Danielle Laporte

A more loving world — isn't that the dream? Especially when tensions are running high, and it seems like we're sinking deeper into duality. Well, what if more love were possible, starting with you? What if you could discover how to find blessings in everything, even in the chaos? What if you could free yourself from the labels and conditioning that keep you separate from others and instead embody forgiveness, compassion, and love? Tune in to hear my guest in this episode, Danielle Laporte, share...

Oct 03, 202247 min

76. How To Be Multidimensional and Going Through Life Transitions with Sahara Rose

“So, what do you do for a living?” Do you draw a blank when someone asks you this question? Not because you don’t know how to say what your career is (which is usually what they want to know), but because you know you are SO much more than that. Rather than associating yourself with what you do, you want to express who you ARE — and who you are is multidimensional, multi-passionate, and someone who can't be placed in a single box. If this sounds like you, consider this episode your call to step ...

Sep 28, 202244 min

75. Redefining the Modern Family and Transitions Before Motherhood with Taylor Lou Nations

Every day, you can choose to start preparing for the life you want. Even when it hasn't taken physical form... yet! And what's even better is that you get to decide how you do it — on your terms. By making micro shifts in your current life and embodying the vision you hold for your future, you start to call in the highest version of yourself; you also take the lead and show others what's possible for them, too. Sounds amazing, but how do you do it? My guest in this episode, Taylor Lou, shares ho...

Sep 26, 202248 min

74. How To Heal Past Wounds, Integrate, and Build Radical Self-Awareness with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Are you aware of your triggers? Noticing what sets you off is one of the first steps in self-awareness; it also shows you what you still need to heal. Though it can be hard to recognize at times, in every challenging situation you've faced, every person who has ever annoyed you, every hardship and setback — you've played a role. Now, to be clear, I am NOT dismissing anyone who has endured traumatic events, the pain you’ve experienced, or saying it's your fault. Not at all. I'm just bringing to l...

Sep 21, 202221 min

73. Why People Cheat, Calling In Your Partner, and Healing Through Relationships with Stefanos Sifandos

Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. They have the power to help us grow, heal, learn and discover so much about ourselves. They also have the ability to crush us. Relationships can magnify our greatest fears. They mirror the parts of ourselves we’ve neglected or ignored. They can leave us feeling so vulnerable and heartbroken when someone leaves us, cheats on us, or doesn’t live up to our expectations. But! When we strive to understand relationship dynamics better s...

Sep 19, 202249 min

72. How to Build Resilience and Master Personal Growth Through Your Relationships with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

There's a lot of talk about self-development and personal growth, and if you've been following me for a while, you know how important these topics are to me. But loves, there is only so much we can do ourselves. One of the greatest teachers for our growth is our relationships. Yes, relationships of all kinds, but today I'm going to talk specifically about romantic partnerships and how they serve as a mirror for us to become the bravest, most resilient versions of ourselves. In this episode, I wa...

Sep 14, 202227 min

71. How To Find The Power to Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe

Your beliefs create your reality. Yup — it’s true. So those crappy, negative, or limiting ones you have? You might not even realize it, but they're holding you back. Often they start in your childhood and stagnate in your subconscious. And for all your mamas out there, you might even be passing them on to your kiddos, too. But what if you could eliminate them? The problem most people face with overcoming limiting beliefs is they try to change how they feel and behave. But usually, they end up ri...

Sep 12, 202253 min

70. How To Be Brave in Creating Deep Friendships and Meaningful Support Circles with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Do you struggle with friendships? If so, you're not alone. It's one of the most common challenges I hear from people. Life gets so busy that you don't get to spend quality time with those you love. Or you recognize how much you've grown, and the company you keep hasn't. Maybe you're just sick of the status quo, shooting the same old sh*t, gossiping, going to restaurants, and you're looking for ways to connect more meaningfully with others. One of my superpowers is cultivating community and deep ...

Sep 07, 202236 min

69. Yoga Psychology, The Mind-Body Connection, and Examining Trauma Through the Energetic Body with Ashley Turner

Achieving optimal health goes well beyond how we treat our physical bodies. Of course, a good diet and movement are still crucial pillars of well-being, but just as vital is taking care of your emotional and mental health. There’s a feedback loop between the physical and emotional bodies, known as the mind-body connection. It shows that we can’t address one area of our health without impacting another—it’s all connected. My guest in this episode of The Brave Table, Ashley Turner, has built her l...

Sep 05, 202247 min

68. 8 Ways to Build Your 'Good' Daily Stress with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Are you the type that needs to always be in control? Do you avoid trying new things because you're scared of failing? Or, because you're just flat-out terrified of change? And if you do muster up the courage to leap, how resilient are you when it doesn't turn out as planned? I used to believe that resiliency was about being rigid and tough. Now, I think it's the opposite; it's about being flexible and in flow. But, in order to develop that type of agility, you need to expose yourself to a *littl...

Aug 31, 202232 min

67. Bravely Talking About Your Mental Health Challenges with Mike Johnson

Are you being vulnerable with people you trust about how you *really* feel? One of the biggest reasons I started The Brave Table was to spread awareness about mental and emotional health. When we open ourselves up to those brave, uncomfy convos with others, we begin to heal and help remove the stigma associated with mental health challenges. That’s why it’s so important to create meaningful connections with people and to find your tribe. And no one knows this better than my guest today, the king...

Aug 29, 202248 min

66. How to Build Your Audacious Resilience When Things Don't Go As Planned with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

How do you handle life when things don’t go your way? Whether with your significant other, a friend, or while working on a project—when it all goes to sh*t, what's your initial reaction? Do you withdraw or go into victim mode and say, "why me"? Do you keep yourself busy to avoid the pain? We all have our coping mechanisms during challenging moments— both the "small t" traumas and the "big T" ones. I went through SO many big T Traumas in my life that my nervous system adapted to dealing with toug...

Aug 24, 202244 min

65. Transforming Loss, Cancer, & Big Trauma Into Fuel for Kindness with Mike Kim

Sometimes when you’re deep in the trenches of loss, depression, and grief, it’s hard to see yourself out of it. Everything becomes blurry, and the next thing you know, you’re just going through the motions, unaware of how quickly you’re spiraling out of control. But, if you’re lucky, you’ll have quality friends around you who will intervene and remind you of your light. That’s what happened to today’s Brave Table guest, Mike Kim, and inspired him to launch a community that fosters connection thr...

Aug 22, 202238 min

64. How To Confront Your “Sucky” Moments With Grit & Resilience with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Alright, Brave Table fam, I announced last week that I’ve been working on my fourth book, That Sucked. Now What? In this episode, I share the journey of birthing this book, why I wrote it and why it came to be during this season of life, and everything I hope for you to get out of it… like dealing with rejection and trusting the diving timing of your life, transitions and being brave to suck at something new, and how to show up as your most resilient self, no matter what life throws your way—plu...

Aug 17, 202233 min

63. How To Navigate Seasons of Unexpected Life Transitions with Taryn Southern

Sometimes, life hits you all at once. It's challenging enough to go through ONE sucky human moment, find the courage to face it, and learn how to fly forward. But when it seems like all the suck is piling on at once, some heavy-duty healing has to happen. Going on that healing journey is no joke, but it's necessary. And wow, Brave Table fam, there's no one better to exemplify the strength needed to do it than my guest today, Taryn Southern. Taryn is an award-winning artist, storyteller, and stra...

Aug 15, 202254 min

62. All The Lessons I Learned Traveling to Europe with Family with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey Brave Table squad - I’m back for another solocast episode to give you the inside scoop on my recent family trip to Europe! Ajit and I were so lucky and grateful to reunite with our global fam in Estonia. But, of course, life had some plans of its own that seriously had us sayin’ #thatsuckednowwhat. Tune in to find out what went down (mamas - you’ll definitely be able to understand my stress!), all the lessons I learned from the experience, and hear more about my upcoming book release, includ...

Aug 10, 202229 min

61. Cultivating Acceptance, Letting Go of Your Desires and (Re)Creating Yourself with Dorota Stańczyk

Brave Table fam, we’re unlocking some seriously mind-blowing insights today. Did you know that when you have a huge desire for something, you’re equally creating the energy of fear around not having it? What if the secret to receiving all that you long for, to fixing that relationship, to healing that health issue, is to accept your situation, love it, and then let it go? When you begin to let go of everything you believe about yourself — the good and the bad — and experience yourself in every m...

Aug 08, 202241 min

60. Becoming a Father, Sacred Sons, and How To Make Peace With Your Past with Aubert Bastiat

Hey, Brave Table fam, welcome back. You all know one of my favorite topics is examining the effects of our family lineage, especially when it comes to growing up in Asian immigrant families. As a mama, it’s more crucial than ever for me to know I’m doing all I can to heal my past and my family traumas. And, I know it’s something you all value, too. When we heal the experiences we’ve been through with our families, we pave the way for a better future for ourselves AND the offspring we birth into ...

Aug 03, 202244 min

59. Understanding Love & Conflict Resolution With Your Partner with Annie Lalla

Are you feeling stuck in a relationship that’s no longer serving you? Or perhaps you’ve been single for so long now, and you’re ready to call in your soul partner? Maybe you know you’re with “the one” but things feel off or challenging in your relationship lately, and you’re looking for a way to connect more deeply with your significant other. Well, Brave Table fam, I’m sure you can relate to at least one of these experiences, and this is the episode to help get you through it. My guest is the o...

Aug 01, 202257 min

58. Being Shunned by Your Family & Walking Away From Radical Religious Beliefs with Andrea Klein

Hey there, Brave Table squad! Welcome back for another incredible and BRAVE conversation with my guest, Andrea Klein. Andrea is a licensed esthetician, business owner, and self-proclaimed women's activist. She started her career by going to beauty school at age 34. In less than 10 years, she built a 7-figure day spa that she was able to retire from so she could work on her life's purpose, the Liberté Foundation for Women: a non-profit organization that offers the gift of freedom by giving grants...

Jul 27, 202245 min

57. How to Create Magical Moments of Flow and Manifest Anything with Skip Kelly

Brave Table fam! Gosh, do I have an incredible show for you today. This episode is the ultimate guide to manifesting, creating more MAGIC in your life, and being in flow. Sounds like a dream, right? It is. Buckle up, grab your favorite pen and journal, and soak in all the wisdom from my guest, Skip Kelly, founder of the Thrive Dojo and Podcast Host of the Becoming A Fulfillionaire Show. Skip is one of my best buddies, and I’m in awe of his ability to lift others up and realize everyone’s full po...

Jul 25, 202253 min

56. How To Move, Connect, Play, and Cultivate Trust Using Acroyoga with Jason Nemer

Alright, Brave Table fam, this is a super FUN episode. How can we use play to nurture trust, strengthen ourselves physically and mentally, and connect deeper with others? One answer is AcroYoga, and I’m so excited to have with me for this conversation the Co-Founder of the AcroYoga movement and author of Move, Connect, Play: The Art and Science of AcroYoga — the amazing Jason Nemer! Jason’s work was featured in Tim Ferriss’ New York Times bestselling book, Tools of Titans . He’s also coached big...

Jul 20, 202256 min

55. How To Be More Bold & Colorful in All Areas of Your Life with Paola Mathé

Hey Brave Table fam, welcome! I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. My guest in this episode is the bold, beautiful, and powerful Paola Mathé aka @findingpaola. Paola is the Founder and Creative Director of Fanm Djanm ( “Strong Woman” in Haitian Kreyol), a zero-waste fashion company that creates gorgeous headwraps, bucket hats, bandanas, and more. She is also a social entrepreneur and a photographer whose work has been featured in publications like ​​The New York Times, Teen Vogue,...

Jul 18, 202248 min

54. Unapologetic Freedom, Crypto & Building a Safer Digital World for Our Next Generation with Justin Rezvani

What’s up, Brave Table fam?! I’m so excited to have you join me for this super juicy episode with Justin Rezvani. A serial entrepreneur who started his first business at only 13 years old, Justin is the founder of Zion, a revolutionary social media platform whose goal is to be the safest place online. He’s also the author of Unapologetic Freedom : How Bitcoin Defeats Censorship, Ensures Sovereignty, and Reclaims Our Liberty Forever , which breaks down topics like centralization, privacy rights, ...

Jul 13, 202246 min

53. How To Build Your Emotional Strength Through Emotional Regulation with Nawal Mustafa

Hey there, Brave Table fam, thanks for being here! I am so excited to have with me today Nawal Mustafa—yes, it’s @thebraincoach! Nawal’s created a massive following on Instagram (gaining 1 million followers in just two years!), and once you check out her content, it’s easy to see why. As a fellow highly ambitious brown woman in the mental health space, it only made sense to bring her on the show. After immigrating to Canada from Pakistan as a teen, Nawal began to notice the challenges first-gene...

Jul 11, 202249 min

52. 40 Lessons Learned Celebrating My Life As I Enter This New Decade with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

OMG, Brave Table fam. I'm officially in my 40th decade of life! Wheeew, what a ride it's been. In this episode, I reflect on the ups and downs, honor those who were by my side through it all, and share the lessons I've learned. This is all about new beginnings. Every single day—whether it’s your birthday or not—you get the opportunity to choose. To choose to let go of what no longer serves you. To choose play and adventure and joy. To choose growth, evolution, and stepping into the truest, most ...

Jul 08, 202231 min

51. Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander

Welcome back Brave Table, fam! Joining me today is my dear pal Aaron Alexander — he’s a manual therapist, movement coach, host of the incredible Align Podcast show, and author of The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life . As you can probably guess, we’re going to talk about all things alignment, both in the physical and emotional body, and how the two are connected. You know that feeling when you walk into a room, and you can sense where so...

Jul 06, 202251 min

50. Understanding Your Attachment Styles To Create Boundaries in Relationships with Silvy Khoucasian

OMG BT squad, we've arrived! Our 50th episode! Thank you so much for joining me on this journey so far. It's been a whirlwind of powerful, magical, messy, moving, and BRAVE conversations with so many amazing guests. I couldn't be more grateful! Helping me to celebrate this milestone is my sweet soul sister Silvy Khoucasian. Silvy has leveraged her Master's Degree in psychology to become a highly sought-after Relationship Coach, diving deep into topics like attachment styles, boundaries, and crea...

Jul 04, 202245 min

49. Braving Uncertainty and How To Do Hard Things (like Parenting, Travel With Kids, and Why We Do It) with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey hey, Brave Table fam! Today’s episode is about all things family, adventure, and fun! It’s summer — the season for exploring. It’s also my birthday in July, and for the first time since before the pandemic, the fam jam and I are heading to Europe to see our Global Grit community in person! I’m so excited but also gearing myself up to embrace all the unknowns that come with travel (with two kiddos in tow! Eeek!) Join me on this wild ride as we venture into a new season of expansion, learn how...

Jul 01, 202211 min
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