Episode: 168 Picking Up the Pieces When Life Falls Apart with Kris Carr Today we are joined by the incredible, and fabulous Kris Carr as she dives into her newest book, which I LOVE- I’m Not A Mourning Person. KRIS CARR is a multiple New York Times best- selling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. She’s been called a “force of nature” by O magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group of the most influential th...
Oct 16, 2023•41 min
Ep. 167: Solocast - How To Step Into Your Next Chapter & Begin Doing Your Dharma Quote: "Make a list of all of the things that you love. And also on that list, make a list of the things that bring you joy, that make you come alive." Summary: In this podcast episode, we're diving into the exciting theme of embracing a new chapter in your life and breaking free from whatever's been holding you back. Whether you're at the beginning of your healing journey, just starting to discover yourself, or...
Oct 11, 2023•20 min
166: Getting Emotionally Uncomfortable & Finding Joy in Life's Challenges with Heather Chauvin Quote: “I think a lot of people's physical bodies are dying, but we tell ourselves that we're healthy, or we don't have time, or that we just can't figure it out, or this is the way it is.” – Heather Chauvin Summary: Heather Chauvin, author, speaker, and advocate for emotional well-being, redefines the concept of courage. Heather has been through it all. Teenage pregnancy. Cancer diagnosis. Career ...
Oct 09, 2023•42 min
165: Believing in Yourself, Creating a Personal Brand, & Reinvention with Allison Walsh Quote: "I don’t want anybody to feel like they can’t reinvent themselves or they can’t start over because it's 100% possible." - Allison Walsh Summary: Our guest, author and entrepreneur Allison Walsh, triumphantly returns to The Brave Table. You’ll definitely want to listen to her previous episode (linked below)! This second time around, Allison discusses how she embarked on the path of self-belief, whic...
Oct 09, 2023•38 min
164: Ninja Warrior to Life Warrior: Building Resilience & Turning Injury into Success with Angela Gargano Quote: "Strong is super beautiful. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about the looks; but, you feel beautiful, you feel good. That’s what matters." - Angela Gargano Summary: Angela Gargano, a former American Ninja Warrior, is FINALLY here to tell her incredible journey of tenacity and resilience. Inspired by her story or recovery after injury, I had to have Angela on The Brave Table to s...
Oct 02, 2023•41 min
163: How to Begin Reparenting Yourself, Understanding Your Inner Child with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Quote: “How can you connect back with your inner child, what he or she or they are longing to experience from you. What have you been resisting in yourself?” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan Summary: Hey there, love! In this solocast, I’m sharing my own story–one filled with early loss and responsibility. I believe many of you can relate to this, especially if you've had to be courageous and grow up quickly. Early r...
Sep 27, 2023•16 min
Quote: “Are you feeling like you can access more of your potential? If there are stories that you keep telling yourself or you keep telling other people about what you want to do but you’re not doing it because you’re holding onto all this other stuff…then that’s something to take a look at.” – Light Watkins Summary: In this episode, I sit down with Light Watkins–celebrity meditation teacher, podcast host, speaker, and author. We explore Light's new book, Travel Light, and his journey towards sp...
Sep 25, 2023•45 min
161: Braving It All: How to Process Grief & Loss with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Alternate Title: Navigating Grief and Loss & Embracing Emotions and Healing Quote: “It's okay to sit in the suck. It's okay to sit in the discomfort of those emotions. And, it's okay even if you're at the stage and you wanna numb it, you wanna distract, you wanna avoid, you wanna bury.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan Summary: Hey there, Brave Table family! In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart...
Sep 20, 2023•12 min
“For me, brave is a constant self-reinvention. Brave is surrendering…having the courage to surrender and look at the truth.” – Colette Baron-Reid Meet the fabulous Colette Baron-Reid, the superstar spiritual intuitive, author extraordinaire, and the genius behind those oh-so-amazing oracle card decks that we all know and love. We're diving headfirst into Colette's mind-blowing journey – from tackling those pesky addiction demons to embracing the cosmic dance of spirituality, creativity, and tran...
Sep 18, 2023•54 min
“Many times we will attract partners who are usually the opposite, usually because there is that polarity and that polarity breeds juicy attraction.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan In this episode of The Brave Table, I’m going to take you through the unmistakable markers that indicate an emotionally unfulfilling relationship. I’ve been there. I’ve done that. And, I want to make sure that you have the knowledge you need to make changes too! We’re not going to bypass uncomfortable truths, though. We’ll explo...
Sep 13, 2023•26 min
“Social media is part of our world… So, we don’t realize we’re using it to numb. We don’t realize we’re needing this instant gratification to avoid our deepest wounds.” – Lucas Salame This episode has been a long-time coming and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. After appearing on his podcast, The New Age Sage, I just knew that I had to bring Lucas Salame onto The Brave Table. Our conversation is raw, uncut, and most definitely courageous. For such a young man, Lucas shares deeply pro...
Sep 11, 2023•36 min
“So, the brain wants familiarity, the brain wants the things that have over time felt good. So, we go to those things. We go to those things that are easy, that are in our field of view, the things that we have done in the past.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan The end of summer signals the start of school and changes that require flexibility during the transition. It’s hard to get everyone on board. In this episode, I get real about my own experiences as a mother and the challenges of parenting, particular...
Sep 06, 2023•24 min
"My mission, now, is to reclaim the word WOMAN as the most powerful force on the planet." – Carin Rockind Welcome Carin Rockind, a renowned empowerment coach and founder of The Purpose Girl podcast, to The Brave Table. Filming this episode was so much fun! Carin led me through her journey from leaving corporate America to answering her calling of empowering women to embrace their power, purpose, and pleasure. We even chat about her current motivation to shift focus, rebranding her show to the Re...
Sep 05, 2023•55 min
We don't need a higher click through rate, what we need is a conscious thought revolution. – Gordy Bal Gordy Bal, the author of The New Millionaire's Playbook: 7 Keys to Unlock Freedom, Purpose, and Abundance , and I are two thought leaders who’ve been exchanging ideas for years. His perspective on the profound shift needed in our perception of wealth and success is mindblowing! As a child of immigrant parents, Gordy achieved his millions in his early 20s. Dissatisfaction quickly redirected his ...
Aug 30, 2023•57 min
“All I felt was this like divine, perfect, inexplicable, beautiful love, and it was just like this peace… But I wonder, that if when we do die–if that's what we're actually met with–what is it that we're so afraid of while we're here living?" - Amber Lilyestrom Hey, Brave Table! I’m so excited about this extraordinary episode featuring the unstoppable force that is Amber Lilyestrom. Get comfortable, because we’re going deep into Amber's awe-inspiring journey of bravery, resilience, and transform...
Aug 28, 2023•35 min
"So, where I am right now, I’m in the middle of a riddle..I’m in the middle of a riddle. I’m in this space of everything I know to be." - Tiffany Persons Imagine your life taking an unexpected twist after becoming a mother figure to your sibling’s four teenagers, then unpacking the effects of generational trauma within your new family dynamic. Sounds like the plot of a movie right? Well, it’s the real story of Hollywood casting director, Tiffany Persons. And, you’re going to hear all of the deta...
Aug 23, 2023•44 min
“What if I'm just with me the rest of my life? Like, what's that gonna look like? Am I gonna love the shit outta myself and really show up for myself? Like, who am I gonna be and how am I gonna get in touch with what I really want? Do I even know?" - Amy Edwards Get ready to turn up the heat because my guest today is none other than the rockstar herself, Amy Edwards! She's a podcast host, transformational speaker, musical genius, and all-around self-expression advocate. We really get into Amy's ...
Aug 21, 2023•51 min
“Nobody else can fill an insecure gap of yours. If you've got some insecurities and you're waiting for somebody else to fill that hole, sorry, that's not gonna happen.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan I’ve gotten a lot of questions in my IG DMs about this hot topic! So, I wanted to show it some reverence and share my thoughts with you here on The Brave Table. In this episode, I talk about… Projecting past baggage onto current relationships. Recognizing your "dirty work" and committing to repair. Working on ...
Aug 16, 2023•29 min
“Your authentic self is where the voice of your intuition lives…and all of that lives in your heart space." – Roxanne Saffaie Alright, buckle up, folks! Because in this episode, yours truly, Dr. Neeta Bhushan, dives deep into a kick-ass conversation with the fabulous Roxy Saffaie, the mastermind behind Black Belt Beauty. Our courageous conversation about getting real with yourself is going to rock your world! Oh, and you’re going to enjoy the story behind Black Belt Beauty - it’s all about livin...
Aug 14, 2023•42 min
“Our emotional hygiene is then our responsibility. It's us taking personal responsibility for the spaces we enter.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan This episode was so much fun to record! Who’d have thought that there would be parallels between my past and present career choices? I wouldn’t have! Not in a million years… In this episode, I talk about… Reparenting yourself and embracing emotions as valuable signals. Regulating emotional expression, curbing emotional dumping and releasing challenging emotions ...
Aug 09, 2023•21 min
The two most shut down parts of the feminine are your emotions–don't’ cry, don't’ be angry–and your sexuality–don’t move like that, don’t be like that." - Sheila Kelley You are in for a spicy treat, loves! I had the juiciest heart-to-heart with Sheila Kelley, the visionary founder of S Factor. We dove deep into embracing sensuality and reclaiming the feminine, a journey Sheila so beautifully embodies. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending The S Gathering in Las Vegas and just knew I...
Aug 07, 2023•49 min
There are different parts of ourselves that come up to the surface…that come up, that show up when we are being attacked or when we feel like we need to protect. And, it's only because there are certain parts of ourselves that's triggered. – Dr. Neeta Bhushan Hey there, Brave Table fam! In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's crucial to our relational success. We'll be exploring the concept of gaslighting - what it is, how to spot it in ourselves and those around us, and how it...
Aug 02, 2023•22 min
“What the psychedelic experience helps us do is within the context of safety. Allows us to penetrate layers that have been hidden in a way because we didn't feel safe to approach them." - Austin Mao Welcome to another episode of The Brave Table! Enjoy this captivating conversation with Austin Mao, founder of Ceremonia–a remarkable non-profit, non-denominational church nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado. Austin opens up about his own transformative journey; but, what struck me most was his ...
Jul 31, 2023•50 min
When we are doing healing work, when we are doing shadow work, what comes up are still the triggers, the parts of yourself that may be showing that we're not fully healed as of yet. - Dr. Neeta Bhushan Hey there, Brave Table fam! Now that I’ve integrated the experience, I'm sharing about my recent adventures…and the incredible insights gained. A month spent in six countries working and playing gifted with me so much, I know you'll find value in it too! In this episode, I talk about… Gaining a be...
Jul 25, 2023•27 min
Are you being brave or simply existing? Allow for yourself to not just take that bravery, to give yourself permission to show up as you are, and then stack the real bravery on top of that. - Giselle Ugarte Our guest today, Giselle Ugarte, challenges the notion of bravery in today’s digital world. This conversation will encourage you to show up unapologetically and redefine what it means to be courageous. In this episode, we talk about…. The impact of social media on mental health, especially for...
Jul 24, 2023•44 min
"What I love about TedTalks…is that it invites mysticism into your life because there's opportunities that will come find you that are so aligned for you that you could have never thought up on your own." - Ashley Stahl I’m THRILLED to welcome back my friend, Ashley Stahl, onto The Brave Table. This juicy conversation explores the value of storytelling. If you've been thinking about sharing an authentic story on the TEDx stage, then here's your chance to get inspired! In this episode, we talk ab...
Jul 17, 2023•44 min
"We're so afraid of pain that we do everything in our world to suppress it." - Dr. Neeta Bhushan Today, love, I’m inviting you to reconnect with joyful childhood activities and experience the flow state that's been waiting for you. In this episode, I talk about…. Taking small, consistent steps to fully own the process of self-discovery that is the healing journey. Finding purpose and passion by using painful lived experiences as medicine. Embracing the feeling of being in the present moment rega...
Jul 12, 2023•17 min
"Money is a fantastic tool…it’s the river that waters growth." - Tamar Hermes I’m SO EXCITED to introduce you to Tamar Hermes, an expert in real estate investing and financial abundance. In this episode, we talk about…. Strategies for women to overcome societal barriers and achieve sustainable financial independence. Understanding the different types of real estate investments and risk mitigation. The importance of education and mindset in building wealth and overcoming money-related barriers. W...
Jul 10, 2023•46 min
"I think that for a lot of us, it's hard to receive because we're always the ones giving." - Dr. Neeta Bhushan Hey there, Brave Table Family! It’s my birthday week and I couldn’t think of a better way to start the celebrations! In this episode, I talk about…. The personal growth in learning to fully receive compliments and gestures of kindness. The cultural aspect of receiving and the challenges it poses for different generations. The importance of creating a culture of celebration and appreciat...
Jul 05, 2023•21 min
“What I think younger generations are getting right is that it's okay to want to like what you do for work." -Nora Ali You’re going to enjoy this conversation with creative powerhouse, Nora Ali, and the invaluable insights that she shares! Let's get into it! In this episode, we talk about…. Discovering the value of learning along the way during an entrepreneurial journey. Challenging the status quo in entertainment to garner trust and success within the industry. Leveraging expertise and network...
Jul 03, 2023•51 min
