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The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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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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138: How to Fully Feel Your Emotions & Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

"What we were denied in our childhood, which then got denied or suppressed in our teenage years because either we were told we were misunderstood or we were told we were too much or too loud or that we were unruly or reckless, it just drove more of those behaviors." - Dr. Neeta Bhushan Are you ready to delve further into your emotional resilience? I’m so excited to be your guide on this journey! In this episode, I talk about…. The impact of childhood experiences on our emotional regulation. Unhe...

Jun 28, 202322 min

137: Harnessing the Power within to Live a Life of Vulnerability and Grace with Dr. Cheryl Wood

“Life doesn't always give you that opportunity to go back and, you know, kind of make amends for the regrets. And so, just live a life that is filled with grace." - Dr. Cheryl Wood I hope you enjoy this juicy conversation with the inspirational Dr. Cheryl Wood, renowned speaker, author, and coach! In this episode get down to the nitty-gritty about…. Reframing setbacks as opportunities for personal growth. Finding strength in vulnerability and extending compassion to others. Building a strong net...

Jun 26, 202340 min

136: How to Heal and Connect with your Inner Child with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey, loves! Did you miss me? I missed you! So, I’m back with another solo episode. "What else are we denying in ourselves to actually feel? Where else are we denying our capacity to feel when we are denying our emotions? Where are you denying yourself the ability to express?" -Dr. Neeta Bhushan In this solo episode, I speak candidly about... The significance of connecting with our inner child and inner teenager. The impact of suppressing emotions and the importance of allowing ourselves to feel....

Jun 21, 202331 min

135: Creating Better Conditions for Personal and Collective Growth Through Storytelling with Marquise Stillwell

“Life, love, and friendship is this balance of three part harmony. And it's the balance of me being me, you being you, and an understanding of the US. Too much of me and we lose us, too much of you and we lose us, too much of us and I lose me." - Marquise Stillwell In this captivating episode of The Brave Table podcast, I am thrilled to engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with my dear friend, Marquise Stillwell. In this episode we have a brave conversation about…. Unveiling the power of...

Jun 19, 202352 min

134: How To Navigate the Journey to Success & Reconcile Challenging Emotions with Laura Gassner Otting

“On the other side of each success, we learn what we're capable of. We see another layer, like, we see something else we can do and we want to explore that." - Laura Gassner Otting Enjoy today's thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable Laura Gassner Otting! We dive deep into the realms of ambition, balance, and the emotional journey of success. In this episode we explore…. the art of alchemizing moments of success how to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies them insi...

Jun 12, 202340 min

133: Unleashing Your Inner Rule Breaker & Reclaiming Your Health Against all Odds with Pilar Gerasimo

“Asking overwhelmed, depleted, exhausted, burned out, overstimulated people to do anything more than a tiny step at a time is just adding fuel to the fire and setting people up for failure." - Pilar Gerasimo If you believe normal is overrated in regard to personalized care, then you’re going to love today’s guest, Pilar Gerasimo! In today’s episode we talk about…. The hidden impact of chronic depletion and sensory overload on our overall well-being. Embracing healthy deviance as a powerful tool ...

Jun 05, 202344 min

132: Embracing the Magic of Renewal and Reconnection: Nurturing Your Inner Child with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

"We forget that the original core was us two. We forget that. And, now we pour everything into our littles….We also wanted to know what could it look like in juicy year number seven. What do we both need individually as, as you know, our inner kids?" Hey there, loves! In this transformative episode, I want to share a glimpse of the incredible journey Ajit and I recently embarked upon in the vibrant city of Cartagena, Colombia. Join me as we dive into the deep waters of self-discovery, friendship...

May 29, 202322 min

131: Defying Odds, Overcoming Fear, and Taking Risks to Thrive and Shine with Geeta Sidhu-Robb

“I want to thrive and shine…. I don't need to be likable. That's really not my goal. My goal is for me to be the most powerful person that I humanly can be on a daily basis.” Join us for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneur and activist Geeta Siddhu-Robb! In today’s episode we talk about…. Finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Embracing risk and stepping out of comfort zones. Building an abundance mindset and pursuing personal desires. Discovering the potential of work...

May 22, 202344 min

130: The Power of Living Out Loud: Thrive Through Authenticity and Wholeness with Vasavi Kumar

Today, I’m joined by the lovely Vasavi! Enjoy! "Once you clear away your sh*t and you know who the F you are, you can now pay that forward to another person. I want people to clear themselves out, courageously pursue their dream, be the dream, live the dream, then help somebody else. What’s the point of all this work if you’re not going back to help those people?" In today’s episode, we talk about: Healing from harsh parenting How you talk to yourself matters It’s about how you say it, not what ...

May 15, 202342 min

129: How to Reverse Aging and Optimize Your Health with Tracy Duhs

Today, I’m joined by the Hydration Queen, Tracy Duhs! Enjoy! "There’s living, coherent, structured water that’s naturally mineralized, aerated, and hydrogenated with messaging that’s healing our bodies... And there’s incoherent, dissonant, dead water. Not all water is made the same." In today’s episode, we talk about: Not All Water is Made the Same How Your Water Communicates With You How to Change the State of Your Water The Best Morning Routine The 9 Pillars for Thriving Health And so much mor...

May 08, 202347 min

128: Breathwork is a Gift to Yourself with Samantha Skelly

Today, I’m joined by the Queen of Breakthwork, Samantha Skelly! Enjoy! "Vibration is your contribution. When we can really connect to that deep part of us, and everything we do and create is from that place, that’s the greatest gift we can give." In today’s episode, we talk about: How your breath is your own remedy for your points of suffering Where true confidence comes from How to start with breathwork Meditation vs Breathwork How breathwork is reparenting yourself Samantha Skelly is the found...

May 01, 202344 min

127: How to Turn Your Pain Into Your Purpose with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves! Today’s episode is being brought to you directly by yours truly! "Many times, people will see things in you that you don’t see in yourself. Truth is, you can step into and unleash the next version of you. Our breakdowns are what lead to our breakthroughs." In today’s episode, I talk about: Why you should allow yourself to sit in the pain Turning that pain into your purpose Living your dream by helping others do the same Welcome to The Brave Table! Let me ask you: When a painful moment...

Apr 26, 202331 min

126: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Fulfilled Life with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst

Today, Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst join me! Enjoy this incredible episode! "Time management is about cramming more things into your life to be productive. Time Magic is about creating space so that you can have a beautiful, vibrant, and long life." In today’s episode, we talk about: Time magic: how to have time for all your passions and desires Understanding the amount of time we actually have in our life Reclaiming your time and using it to pursue what’s important to you Longevity in ...

Apr 25, 202333 min

125: How to Set Meaningful Goals and Find Happiness with Sebastian Terry

Today I’m joined by the one and only, Sebastian Terry. Dive in and enjoy this incredible episode! "I asked myself, ‘If I were to die today, could I say that I wouldn’t have changed anything?’, and just like that, I realized I was really unhappy. I didn’t have any purpose, goals, or know who I was. This was my a-ha moment. What could be more important than feeling happy?" In today’s episode, we talk about: Living a life that actually makes you happy How to do meaningful goal setting Understanding...

Apr 25, 202337 min

124: Creating an Abundance Money Mindset and Break Family Expectations with Maya Elious

Today I’m joined by Maya Elious. Enjoy this powerful episode, loves! "We’re all going to face some level of oppression. So what I like to ask people is what they can win with, so that they can still win no matter what. I love to operate from my advantages." In today’s episode, we talk about: Breaking out of the expectations of family Creating an abundance mindset with money Leaning into your advantages to get ahead in life and business Maya Elious is a personal branding strategist and the CEO of...

Apr 17, 202336 min

123: Reclaiming Your Sensual Power with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves! Today’s episode is being brought to you directly by yours truly! "How are you reclaiming your own sensual power? I’m talking about how you turn yourself on. Whether that’s the soft touch, tantalizing your taste buds by taking yourself out to dinner, or going for a long walk and picking up flowers along the way. It’s about allowing our juicy nuggets of what turns us on to come through in our life." In today’s episode, I talk about: What it means to live life sensually How dancing is si...

Apr 12, 202322 min

122: New Beginnings, The Balance of Motherhood Ambitions & Being a Bossbabe with Natalie Ellis

Hey loves! Today I’m joined by my dear friend & BossBabe CEO, Natalie Ellis! "Mom Guilt is one of the things I grappled with. But now, there are things I can’t open myself up to; I have to be clear on my no’s. You don’t have to be this martyr in terms of doing it all with your business and your own ambitions. Instead, this gets to be the next evolution of you." In today’s episode, we talk about: The simultaneous depression, excitement, and PTSD of postpartum The true depth of postpartum anxi...

Apr 10, 202326 min

121: How to Make Peace with Abandonment Issues, Rejection, Guilt and Shame with Allyson Byrd

Hey loves! Today I’m joined by Allyson Byrd. Enjoy this amazing episode! "We were talking about what really matters to us and I said, ‘I’m ready to be beyond the abandonment, shame, and rejection’. And someone sitting back there replied, ‘So then, what story are you willing to tell yourself about it?’" In today’s episode, we talk about: How to move through abandonment How to make peace through the hardest times of your life How to author a new story Understanding how to give to yourself when you...

Apr 05, 202350 min

120: Understanding and Conquering Your Fears with Ben Harris

Joining me in the studio today is Ben Harris! Enjoy this juicy episode, loves! "Fear reveals where you’re not free. So if you want to be free, and reach your highest potential and truth, go to the fear. You have to be brave." In today’s episode, we talk about: Conquering fear by seeking it out What happens when you do what scares you How fear is the invitation to the next level of your expansion Why following your fear will guide you into your own freedom Integrating the masculine and feminine B...

Apr 03, 202338 min

119: How to Have Courageous Conversations and Heal from Resentment with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves! Today’s episode is being brought to you directly by yours truly! "There’s resentment when we aren’t aligned with our truth – we feel suffocated or suppressed when we can’t speak our truth. This is your opportunity to clear that. Where in your life has resentment held you back? Where are you going today with that? What is it that you need to reconcile with yourself?" In today’s episode, I talk about: Speaking your truth even when it’s scary Having your courageous conversations through ...

Mar 29, 202318 min

118: Creating a Life you Love by Design with Carolyn Buck Luce

Hey, loves! Joining me today is the lovely Carolyn Buck Luce! "’Epic’ originally meant ‘daring to do’, or ‘daring to be’. When was the first time that you remember picking your head up and realizing there’s a story bigger than your story that you want to be a heroine in?" In today’s episode, we talk about: What it means to create an epic life: daring to do and be Why you should believe in make believe Playing your game vs playing someone else’s Healing from traumatic experiences Creating a life ...

Mar 27, 202339 min

117: Living the way of the Goddess & Transforming Trauma with Wisdom with Ananta Ripa

Hey, loves! Today I’m joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera! "Connect with the power of intention to offer your gifts in service to as many living beings as possible to be one with nature - to simply do what it is we ought to do. Like how a river flows because that’s its nature. Like a rose gives its fragrance because that’s its dharma." In today’s episode, we talk about: Why questions lead us on a quest How different Hindu goddesses relate to our 9 chakras Your spirit animals and the messages they bring...

Mar 22, 202338 min

116: Redefining What it Means to Age Well & Embracing Your Menstrual Cycles with Dr. Stephanie Estima

Hey loves! Today I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Estima! "I would love for women to be comfortable taking up space, becoming really strong, and putting on lean muscle. A lot of the menopausal symptoms can be quelled with lean muscle mass. Weight training helps to protect the brain, benefits the immune system, and helps your mood. These are really important considerations for women who want to age well." In today’s episode, we talk about: How to tailor your workout to your cycle What the foundation o...

Mar 20, 202337 min

115: Being an Asian Creator, Winners at the Oscars and Chasing Your Dreams with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves! Another juicy solo episode is coming at ya! "We have all thought some things are completely unobtainable. So look at where you are. Could you have ever seen yourself where you are today? You have what you once wanted. Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come already." In today’s episode, we talk about: The power of your Soul Support Posse and how they influence you Opening up for a Bollywood + Femininst icon, Sunny Leone How the big win at the Oscars opened the doors for Asian sto...

Mar 15, 202320 min

114: How to Strike Success as an Entrepreneur with Amy Porterfield

Amy Porterfield is in the house today, loves! "Entrepreneurship can get messy. Why wait for it to be perfect? It never will be. So, if you’re willing to get a little messy for the rewards entrepreneurship will give you, you’ve already won. Life’s passing you by if you’re sitting on the sidelines thinking it needs more time, more work, more research. It doesn’t. It needs to get started." In today’s episode, we talk about: How action creates clarity How your ‘starter idea’ is your first step into ...

Mar 13, 202336 min

113: Overcoming Obstacles & Defeats, and Allowing Yourself to Take a Break with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves! Today I have a special guest: me! 😁 "They're just trying to fit in. They're just trying to belong. That is the mission. That's the mission of this book. How do we actually build resiliency in a way where there's also deep compassion, reverence, and love for the journey that we are on?" In today’s episode, we talk about: Embracing joy in the chaos and finding magic in the mess Navigating hard-hitting setbacks even when so many things went right Giving yourself permission to slow down ...

Mar 13, 202315 min

112: How NFTs + the Metaverse are Changing the World, and What That Means for You with Lee Richter

Hey loves! Today I’m joined by the one and only Lee Richter! "300 years from now, people can still see my achievements on the blockchain. My heirs can still benefit from that kind of creation and legacy thinking. That's why people like Gary V are interesting right now: because they’re legacy thinking and legacy building." In today’s episode, we talk about: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking through Leading with the Heart Strategies for Developing Bravery and Resiliency What NFTs ...

Mar 06, 202356 min

111: Red Light Therapy, Detoxing, and Wellness Biohacking with Lauren Berlingeri

Hey loves! I’m joined by the amazing Lauren Berlingeri today. "I always have been someone that struggled a lot with fear. It's this mental talk about I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, “what happens if I mess up?” kind of thing. And I always find that whenever I come at it from a confident perspective, I'm just going to have fun." Lauren Berlingeri began her career as a renowned nutritionist and health coach, wellness product developer and host of the popular series Woman vs. Workout. Sh...

Mar 01, 202349 min

110: Finding Freedom and Healing Through Psychedelics with Deanne Adamson

Hey loves! The incredible Deanne Adamson joins me in today’s episode. "Suffering comes with the human experience. But a lot of it is our own attachments, a lot of it is our own fears, our own defenses, our own unwillingness to look at things, our own unwillingness to just wake up and see what we are doing to ourselves." Deanne Adamson is the Founder and CEO of Being True To You, a transformational coaching company focused on developing the True Self. Deanne's extensive experience in both addicti...

Feb 27, 202352 min

109: How Embracing Non-Negotiables sets Healthy Boundaries in Parenting & Relationships with Monika Zands

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Monika Zands! "If I can stay curious with them and I can stay innocent with [my kids], it feeds my friendships, it feeds my marriage, it feeds my inner experience." Monika Zands is a master coach, offering executive coaching, corporate team leadership training, organizational strategy, business and marketing programs, and life and relationship coaching. She found that although people achieve excellence in some areas of their life, the...

Feb 20, 202347 min
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