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The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

By: 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.Dr. Neeta Bhushan Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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  • 339: The Secret to Better Boundaries, Decisions & Relationships—Backed by Human Design with Erin Claire Jones

    339: The Secret to Better Boundaries, Decisions & Relationships—Backed by Human Design with Erin Claire Jones
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    What if the secret to designing your best life was already coded in your DNA?In this illuminating episode, I sit down with Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to unpack how you can live, work, parent, and love in alignment with who you actually are. Erin shares insights from her new book How Do You Choose?—a practical guide to using Human Design for empowered decision-making, navigating relationships, and reclaiming your personal power. We explore how understanding your energy type, authority, and strategy can radically change your day-to-day life, and why Human Design is not just a self-awareness tool—it’s a system to build a more fulfilling and joyful life.This is a must-listen if you’re craving clarity in a major decision, feeling stuck in a career or relationship, or curious about how to parent more consciously. Let this episode be your permission slip to stop forcing what isn’t working—and finally start living in energetic alignment.What you'll get out of this episode… Why Human Design isn’t “woo”—it’s your personal blueprint for lifeHow to discover your energy type and what it reveals about your boundaries, burnout, and decision-making styleWhat to do when your kids, partner, or team have different energy types than youHow to stop forcing decisions and start responding in alignment with your body’s inner cuesThe surprising ways Human Design can help you hire, lead, and build a values-aligned businessErin’s own journey of trusting her gut (literally) to create a business, family, and book that reflect her truthThe difference between knowing your design—and actually living itConnect with Erin IG / ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/humandesignblueprint/⁠⁠ Get Your Personalized Human Design Blueprint at https://humandesignblueprint.com/ (Use code BRAVE for a discount!)BOOK / How Do You Choose? by Erin Claire JonesWant more?🧘🏽‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit to help you stay grounded, radiant, and soft — even in your busiest days. 🌸 You’ll get my fave chai blends, ritual tools, founding perks, and a 30-day nervous system reset to design a practice that feels sacred to you. Only 100 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquizFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #330: Constantly Feeling Burned Out? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Asking For (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #291: Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #78: Gene Keys and The Power of Self-Awareness in Personal Transformation with Victoria Fenton (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.
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  • 338: How I Reset My Nervous System in 30 Days (And Finally Felt Calm Again)

    338: How I Reset My Nervous System in 30 Days (And Finally Felt Calm Again)
    Jun 18 2025
    If you're doing all the right things—green juices, meditation, supplements—but still feel wired, tired, and one meltdown away… this episode is your lifeline. In this deeply personal episode, I walk you through the exact 30-day nervous system reset I created for myself after one of the most chaotic seasons of my life.Between writing a book, launching a business, raising babies, and moving cities, I reached a breaking point—and my body let me know. I share the science-backed, soul-honoring rituals that helped me restore my rhythm, calm my fire, and finally feel like myself again. If you're a mama, creator, or ambitious soul who's been burning the candle at both ends, this one's for you.What you'll get out of this episode… A breakdown of the 4-phase nervous system reset protocol I use to prevent burnoutHow to recognize the real signs of nervous system overload (hint: it’s not just fatigue)Why regulating your energy is more powerful than managing your timeThe foods, breathwork, rituals, and Ayurvedic principles I swear by—and how to adapt them for your bodyHow to ground yourself in just 5–10 minutes a day, even when you're drowning in to-dosA new definition of balance that actually honors your nervous system, not just your calendarWant more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquizFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #304: The Secret Hack to Overcoming Mom Burnout & Nervous System Overload with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #148: Stepping Out of the 'Good Girl Box': From Pole Dancing, Pleasure-Seeking, to Full Sensuality & Embodiment with Sheila Kelley (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #22: How to Reclaim Yourself & Live a Life of Pleasure with Regena Thomashauer (Mama Gena) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.
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    15 mins
  • 337: Is It Love or Addiction? Why We Fall for People Who Recreate Our Wounds

    337: Is It Love or Addiction? Why We Fall for People Who Recreate Our Wounds
    Jun 16 2025
    If you've ever found yourself chasing partners who feel "exciting" only to end up heartbroken—or if stability feels boring and you're stuck in the same painful patterns—this is the relationship episode you didn’t know you needed.This week, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Alsawy, founder of Relationship Success Lab, for a deep and raw conversation about trauma bonding, subconscious attraction patterns, attachment styles, and what real healing looks like. We explore how your nervous system shapes your relationships, why the spark you feel might be rooted in trauma, and how to finally break the cycle for good. Whether you're dating, in a relationship, or doing your inner work solo, this episode will shift the way you love—for life.What you'll get out of this episode… Why we confuse "chemistry" with chaos—and what your body is really trying to tell youHow your nervous system gets addicted to the high and low cycles of toxic loveWhat trauma bonding actually is (and how to know if you’re in one)The surprising reason secure partners feel “boring” to trauma survivorsHow to break patterns that keep you dating the same person in a different bodyWhen talk therapy isn’t enough—and what methods actually heal the nervous systemHow to show up for your partner when you’re in different phases of growthWhat it really means to have a healthy love—and how to get thereConnect with Dr. SarahWEB / healtraumabonding.comWELLNESS RETREAT / relationshipsuccesslab.com IG / @dr.sarahalsawyYT / @Dr.SarahalsawyWant more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz🎁 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YT / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #322: Can You Fix a Toxic Relationship? Here's the #1 Sign It's Time to Walk Away (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #320: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You: A 4-Step Guide to Emotional Freedom (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #287: All the Relationship Lessons That Could Save Your Love Life in 2025 (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.
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    58 mins
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