The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey Brave Table fam! In today’s episode, we discuss the controversial dangers of seeking external validation – speaking from personal experiences and societal observations. Reflecting on my journey of self-marriage in Bali (read as: my Eat, Pray, Love moment), I learned the importance of prioritizing self-love. From the impact of social media detox to the pitfalls of chasing external validation, I...

Hey Brave Table fam! Ever struggle to take that first step? Then you’ll LOVE this conversation. In today’s episode, we explore the intersection of money trauma, spiritual calling, and embracing authenticity with our special guest, Melissa Ruiz. Melissa is the visionary behind Melissa Ruiz Empowerment, a soulful business coaching platform dedicated to guiding mystical offbeat entrepreneurs towards...

Hey, Brave Table fam! In today’s conversation, Dr. Scott Lyons and I delve into the profound impact of trauma on the body and the pivotal role of somatic therapy in the healing process. Dr. Lyons stresses how trauma deeply embeds itself within our nervous system and cells, highlighting the significance of infusing play and humor into our lives to release trauma and alleviate inflammation. We discu...

Summary: Hey Brave Table fam! Thanks for tuning in on this episode with Dr. Meghana Dikshit. Join us as we uncover the secrets of Agada Tantra and its profound impact on mental health and personal growth. Drawing from ancient wisdom and contemporary neuroscience, Dr. Dikshit is an esteemed author of "You Matter and Brain," and a Brain Performance Expert. She is renowned for her transform...

Feeling burnt after getting out of a relationship? Hey Brave Table Fam, great to see you here! Join us in today’s episode as we talk about what comes next after a breakup, navigating the terrain of love, loss and personal evolution with the remarkable Adora Aiza, a revered relationship coach and transformative speaker. We are honored to be joined by Queen Goddess of Energy, Adora Aiza – a multifac...

Hey there, Brave Table fam! Today, we're all about the grind, the grit, and making strides towards our dreams and diving deep into a pivotal question that can shape the course of your life: What's your vision of yourself, your life, and who you want to be? We're tackling the importance of showing up, giving it everything you've got, and never backing down until you've reached y...

Are you feeling low on energy and struggling with emotional clutter? You're not alone. Hey Brave Table fam, welcome back! Thank you for joining me for today's solocast episode. This episode is about overcoming those low-energy slumps and embracing emotional clarity.  We all have those days where we feel off-balance, but it's crucial to understand the 'why' behind these feelings...

Hey Brave Table fam, great to see you here! Thanks for joining me for today's empowering episode. So, what would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail? To make women feel seen, heard, and appreciated—that’s what inspired our guest to start building her community online, inspiring South Asian women worldwide. Simran Handa, also known as the Brown Boss Babe Queen, created this platform to bring l...

Hey Brave Table fam, it’s great to see you here! Thank you for joining me for today's solocast episode, where we get deep and discuss the journey of finding authenticity and self-acceptance amidst life's pressures and expectations. In today's episode, I share my personal reflections and insights on the importance of embracing your true self. From impromptu getaways with my girlfriend g...

Hey Brave Table fam, great to see you here! Thanks for joining me for today's heartfelt episode with the dynamic Dr. Saliha Afridi. My guest, Dr. Saliha Afridi, is a clinical psychologist and the co-founder of The LightHouse Arabia, a UAE mental health center established in 2011 with a mission to positively impact the mental health of individuals and families in the Middle East.  Raised and ed...

Hey Brave Table fam, great to see you here! Thanks for joining me for today's solocast episode on how to stop taking things personally. I’ll be sharing my experiences and insights from recent family travels, discussing the challenges and rewards of interacting with others while maintaining her sense of self.  Tell me love, do you know how important the necessity of setting boundaries are? Do y...

Hey Brave Table fam, great to see you here! Thanks for joining me for today's wildly inspiring episode with the awe-inspiring, bucket-list loving, Ben Nemtin.  My guest Ben Nemtin, Ben Nemtin is the  New York Times bestselling author of ' What Do You Want to Do Before You Die ' and the ' Bucket List Journal '. Ben is ranked the number 2 motivational speaker in the world by Glob...

191: New Energy, embracing necessary endings, checking in for yourself in the new year Quote : “In the Western parts of the world, we have more rates of depression. We have more rates of loneliness. We have more rates of anxiety because we're doing life solo, and we pride ourselves on it.” –Dr Neeta Bhushan Summary Fresh from a rejuvenating five-week family trip across India and Dubai, Dr. Nee...

190: Having The Courage To Be Yourself, Being Brave To Be Queer & Follow Your Passion with Angel Trinidad Quote: “I knew that if I were to stay… like I didn't want to live a lie, so I just decided and I actually created the foundation of where my goals came from actually. I was like, ‘Okay, so I might get disowned by my parents because I'm queer, so what I'm gonna do is I'm gon...

189: Honoring Your Mental Health with the Millennial Therapist Dr. Sara Kubric Quote : “I think we've weaponized mental health as well, to an extent. Like, it's become a thing we talk about or say as a way to avoid responsibility sometimes. And, you know, that does that's so disrespectful to individuals who are genuinely struggling.” –Dr Sara Kuburic Summary Who are you really when you...

188: How to Embrace Change & Commit to a New YOU in 2024 with Alyssa Nobriga Quote: “Really understanding why people don’t change happens to be in the unconscious, so a lot of people think they need more willpower, they need to push harder, but it's really about getting out of our own way. So we say we want to grow our business, lose weight, or call in a relationship, but only 5% of our co...

Ep. 187: Friendships - Cultivating Them & How To Maintain Them For Long Term Connection   Quote: "Your soul support posse, these are people that lift you up, that light you up, that are going to advocate for you, that want the best for you, and that are willing to also be celebrated as well." Summary: Hey, Brave Table fam! Join me in this episode as I share my take on building and keeping real-dea...

186: Taking Back Your Life & Giving Your Body What It Needs with Cimeran Kapur   Quote: “What I learned in public health, all the different education that there was, is that your zip code and your education determine your life expectancy.” – Cimeran Kapur   Summary:   Imagine being hit with a rare cancer diagnosis—what a curveball, right? Well that’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Cimeran...

185: Give Yourself The Gift of Rest and Renewal with Dr. Neeta   Quote: "In this moment, I am a version of myself that I was once seeking. I am content with who I am and what I have." - Dr. Neeta   Summary: Hello, Brave Table fam! Dr. Neeta here, your host, welcoming you to another episode. Today, we dive into the magic of self-renewal and the importance of self-care during the winter months. Star...

    Quote: “I learned that being honest and vulnerable, like sitting here talking to you like this, is how you can help people; because hopefully someone's listening.” – Mindy Hofmann Summary:   Do you know someone who has battled addiction, or alcoholism? Well, today we are braving how to support them, and learn from a certain women’s story how change and transformation is possible after hitting...

  Quote: “Resilience is not always a glamorous badge of honor." Summary: Hey, loves! Welcome to a special replay episode of The Brave Table, where we're excited to revisit and share an inspiring episode from the Filipinas On The Rise podcast hosted by the incredible Krystl Fabela. Today's replay features empowering stories, insightful conversations on often overlooked topics of generational trauma...

182: Embracing Stillness, Processing Trauma, & Empowering Mental Health Through Sound with Vivianne Pearson   Quote: “Be still because in your stillness, that's when you're able to identify, that's when you're able to tap in and awaken any of the disturbances, anything that's withholding you, anything that's truly holding you back from being the best version of yourself or who you're becoming it g...

Ep. 181: Protecting your energy, & reading energy in others w/ Dr. Neeta Bhushan Quote: “​​I know for a lot of mamas, we want to do all of the things for our kiddos. We want to have and do all the best celebrations for them. And honestly, it's kind of at the expense of ourselves."   Summary: Hey, loves! In today’s episode of the Brave Table, we talk about protecting one's energy, especially during...

Explicit Quote: “I think Ayurveda is a complete healing system. It is one of the most ancient, and if it's applied correctly, I think you can get all the answers you need.” – Dr. Nisha Khanna Summary: Nisha Khanna is a true Renaissance woman. If you were there, you may remember her as the DJ at the book launch party for my best-seller That Sucked. Now What? She is also a practitioner of both Ayurv...

179: How to prioritize yourself as an empath & people pleaser w/ Dr. Neeta Bhushan   Quote: “I know my purpose is far greater. I am more than my career and what I do for work. I am expanding myself." Summary: Hey, loves! As the holiday season comes rolling in, we come face to face with challenges experienced by empaths and people-pleasers in prioritizing themselves, especially during these busy ti...