The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

What if discovering who you are… changes everything you thought you knew? In this breathtaking and soul-stirring conversation, I sit down with the extraordinary Princess Sarah Culberson — adoptee, activist, and actual Sierra Leone royalty — to explore what it means to discover who you really are, and what you do with that truth once you find it. Sarah grew up in West Virginia, navigating identity,...

If you’re making money… but still feel like there’s never enough, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ruchi Pinniger, financial mentor, investor, and founder of Watch Her Prosper, who’s helped thousands of women transform their relationship with money. Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: You don’t have a money problem, you have a belief problem. In this conversation, we unpack how yo...

In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sheleana Aiyana, founder of Rising Woman, bestselling author of Becoming the One, mother, and relationship expert whose work has helped millions heal attachment wounds, reconnect with themselves, and create healthier relationships. Together, we explore the hidden ways childhood wounds, nervous system patterns, self-abandonment, and attachment sty...

If the world has felt heavy lately… this is for you. I’m joined today by Dr. Sue Varma, a leading psychiatrist, former director of NYU’s 9/11 mental health program, and author of Practical Optimism. After decades on the frontlines of trauma, she’s discovered something surprising: not everyone breaks. Some people become stronger. The difference? It’s not luck. It’s optimism, and it’s trainable. In...

There’s a side of masculinity that we don’t talk about enough. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and former international cricketer turned transformational coach, Robin Uthappa. Together, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface for so many men today. Because what if the reason men struggle to open up… isn’t what we think? We explore the hidden layers of vulnerability, t...

If you’re the eldest daughter, you may have grown up being the strong one. The responsible one. The emotional stabilizer. The one who quietly held everything together. But what happens when the role you learned in childhood follows you into adulthood? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something many women have felt but rarely had language for: emotional parentification and the invisible load eld...

What happens when you achieve the success you’ve been chasing… and still feel lost and burned out? In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Ayda Shabanz, a woman who built a $10 million property portfolio by 30 and exited multiple businesses by 40, yet found herself confronting something few people talk about: the emotional cost of success. Ayda’s story didn’t...

What if aging isn’t inevitable… but programmable? In this week’s episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with globally recognized regenerative medicine pioneer and CEO & Founder of Eterna Health, Dr. Adeel Khan, and what he shares will challenge everything you think you know about aging, chronic pain, stem cells, and surgery. Dr. Khan has worked with royalty, world champion athletes, and A-list...

Are you afraid of “bulking up”? Do you think lifting heavy will make you look masculine? Or maybe you’re exhausted… and can’t imagine adding one more thing to your plate? In this week’s Brave Table conversation, I sit down with strength expert Holly Perkins to unpack a truth most women have never been taught: With every passing birthday… you are losing muscle. If you’ve ever said: “I’m already tir...

What if the people we fall in love with… aren’t random at all? In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with relationship coach, author, and my dear friend Stefanos Sifandos to explore the hidden forces shaping our attraction, intimacy, and emotional safety. We talk about trauma patterns, nervous-system conditioning, modern masculinity, and why so many of us feel chemistry… b...

What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical… but emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal? In this Brave Table conversation, I sit down with the fiercely honest Nikita Phulwani. She’s an entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Mumkin, who lost 53 kilograms yet discovered the real transformation had nothing to do with the scale. Together, we explore body image, trauma, boundaries, feminin...

Are you constantly navigating conversations where you feel like you’re walking on eggshells? Or maybe you find yourself questioning your reality after talking to someone who can't seem to take accountability, ever? In this episode, I dive into the uncomfortable (but necessary) topic of how to talk to emotionally immature people — whether it’s a partner, parent, friend, or colleague. Through th...

What if the future of love (and the fate of AI) depended on you? In this eye-opening and deeply moving conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X and bestselling author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart, to explore the unexpected connection between artificial intelligence, emotional resilience, and human relationships. Mo reveals how AI is le...

If you run away from conflict or think you’re “just not a good negotiator,” this episode will change everything. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with world-renowned negotiator and mother, Lousin Mehrabi, who takes us on a journey of what negotiation really means. Spoiler: it’s not about boardrooms, billion-dollar deals, or getting your way. It’s about na...

If you’re starting the year already tired, anxious, or behind… this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth no one is saying out loud: you cannot manifest from panic, exhaustion, or burnout. And in 2026, the real flex isn’t doing more — it’s feeling safe in your body. In this solocast, I’m unpacking why nervous system regulation is the foundation for everything you want to create in 2026 and...

What if your next chapter didn’t look like anything you’ve seen before… but felt more you than ever? In this empowering episode, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniela Baumann, who went from bankrupt single mom to global businesswoman and founder of over 20 pole dance studios across Europe — all while challenging outdated norms around female confidence, self-worth, and reinvention. This c...

Hey Brave Table fam! We’re celebrating 400 episodes, and I’m going all in with you. This isn’t your average highlight reel. It’s the real story of what it took to build my latest company — from scratch — while navigating motherhood, business pivots, product failures, and a whole lot of late-night decision-making (with chai in hand, of course). In this raw and real solocast, I’m walking you through...

Ever feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough” all at once? Or like you have to justify every decision, especially when pivoting careers, starting something new, or saying no to what no longer feels aligned? In today’s power-packed episode, I sit down with my soul sister and multi-hyphenate powerhouse Hitha Palepu. She’s the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, author, podcaster, and mama of two, and...

Feeling the pull for a new chapter, but not sure what it looks like yet? In this solo episode, I’m bringing you five of the most powerful, soul-shifting conversations we had on the podcast in 2025 on what it really takes to manifest your dream life in 2026. These aren’t just highlight reels. They’re real stories from brave women who’ve walked through reinvention in all its messy, magical forms. An...

What if stepping back from your career isn’t failure, but the most ambitious decision you’ll ever make? In this deeply validating and paradigm‑shifting conversation, I sit down with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, to dismantle everything we’ve been taught about ambition, worth, and identity after motherhood. Neha gives language to a season so many women live in...

We’re living in a time where “protect your peace” has become a mantra, and cutting off family is often labeled as healing. But what if that story is incomplete? In this deeply honest solocast, I explore the rise of family estrangement, the viral “no contact” culture, and the uncomfortable questions we’re not asking about loneliness, healing, and emotional resilience. I share my own lived experienc...

Whether you’re stepping into 2026 feeling ready to rise… or just barely catching your breath, this is for you.  In this episode, we’re doing a soul-nourishing recap of the 6 most powerful conversations I had in 2025 about one thing: REINVENTION. You’ll hear from women who burned the rulebook, released old identities, and reclaimed their worthiness — including powerful lessons from Vanessa Bennett,...

What if manifestation didn’t begin with doing more… but with softening? In this solocast, I’m inviting you into one of my most sacred end‑of‑year rituals — a chai ceremony I’ve practiced for over a decade to regulate my nervous system, clarify my desires, and call in the most expansive versions of my life. This is not about forcing goals. This is not about grinding, pushing, or manifesting from ex...

What if health isn’t something you fix — but something you remember? As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, I wanted to pause and revisit the conversations that truly shifted how we think about healing. This episode brings together six of the most powerful health lessons from this year — conversations that challenged mainstream narratives, validated so many lived experiences, and reminded...

This isn’t another “set your goals for 2026” episode. This is the ritual I’ve done every single year for over a decade. It’s the very practice that helped me rebuild my life after heartbreak, divorce, and self-doubt… and guided me into joy, reinvention, and purpose. In this solocast, I walk you through the exact year-end reflection and vision casting ritual I do — with myself and with my partner....