The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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.

  1. 3d ago

    From Renegade Pharmacist to Breathwork Healer: How Niraj Naik Cured His Autoimmune Disease Without Medication — with Niraj Naik

    In this episode of The Brave Table, Nita Bhushan sits down with Niraj Naik, founder of SOMA Breath, to explore his incredible journey from pharmacist to breathwork expert. After facing severe health challenges, including depression and ulcerative colitis, Niraj discovered the power of conscious breathing and transformed his life. Niraj shares how breathwork helped him recover, the science behind breathing techniques, and why the way we breathe can impact our nervous system, emotions, and overall wellbeing. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the pressure to become "pharmacist, doctor, lawyer, dentist" nearly cost Niraj his health — and what his body did when his career stopped matching his valuesThe exact moment a single breathing technique stopped an autoimmune flare-up in minutesHow Niraj healed ulcerative colitis completely in four months with no medicationThe science Cambridge University is now studying: how breath-holding triggers the same neurochemicals as cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, and heroin — for freeWhy "shallow breathing" isn't the villain wellness culture has made it out to be 🔗 Connect with NIRAJ NAIK Instagram: instagram.com/nirajnaikofficialYouTube: youtube.com/somabreathX: @NirajSomaNaikSOMA Breath App (free, incl. 21-Day Awakening Journey): go.somabreath.com/ig-ghl-checkout-2weeksfreeUpcoming retreats: somabreath.com/upcoming-events-retreats 🌟 Follow Dr. Neeta📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/ 🌐 Website: https://neetabhushan.com ☕ This Episode Is Brought To You By CHAI TONICS — code BRAVETABLE at chaitonics.comJASPR — $200 off with code BRAVE at jaspr.co/braveREJŪV — code BRAVETABLE at werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN

    From Renegade Pharmacist to Breathwork Healer: How Niraj Naik Cured His Autoimmune Disease Without Medication — with Niraj Naik

  2. Sep 7

    "I Turned Myself Into a Machine": How to Make Peace with Control, Masculine Energy, and the Body You Tried to Perfect — with Hannah Lord

    In this episode, Hannah opens up about the eating disorder she lived with for years — one she says had nothing to do with food or how she looked, and everything to do with control. She walks us through what led to her hospitalization, the body dysmorphia that kept her from seeing the truth in the mirror, and the long, harder-than-expected psychological recovery that followed. We also get into why so many of us are outsourcing our inner lives to AI, why dating and love feel so much harder right now, and what it actually means to rebuild a relationship with your own masculine and feminine energy. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why Hannah calls anorexia "the most masculine of all disorders" — and what control had to do with it What body dysmorphia actually distorts, and why she "didn't see herself in the mirror" The difference between physical recovery and the much harder psychological recovery that followed Why so many of us reach for AI, dating apps, and checklists instead of doing the deeper work of really knowing ourselves How to rebuild a healthy relationship between your masculine and feminine energy, without swinging all the way to either extreme ⚠️ This episode discusses eating disorders and hospitalization. Please take care while listening. US — National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-866-662-1235 (Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm ET) UK — Beat: 0808 801 0677 Hannah, thank you for trusting us with something so many people carry in silence. Today we talked about turning to AI instead of real connection, about why love feels so hard to trust right now, and about the years you spent turning yourself into "a machine" before finding your way back to yourself. If this episode resonated, drop a comment and let us know what stayed with you. And if you or someone you love is struggling, please know you are not alone — a support resource is linked below. Make sure you're following Hannah, and don't forget to follow and subscribe to The Brave Table so we can keep gathering in these brave, honest conversations. Until next time, don't forget to be just a little bit more brave. 🔗 Connect with Hannah Lord  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahlord_psych  Website: https://www.hannah-lord.co.uk/  Substack (It's Not What You Think): https://itsnotwhatyouthink.substack.com/  ☕ This Episode Is Brought To You By CHAI TONICS — A daily Ayurvedic ritual to come back to yourself. Code BRAVETABLE at chaitonics.com/waitlist (join waitlist for early access). JASPR — Medical-grade air purification, removing 97%+ of airborne particles in under an hour. $200 off with code BRAVE at jaspr.co/brave. REJŪV — Supporting your body's own healing and recovery systems. Code BRAVETABLE at werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN. 📚 Continue Listening — Episodes You'll Love 🎙️ Episode 373: Heal Your Acne Naturally: The Gut-Skin Connection with Maria Marlowe  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtkjEmCg8qs  🎙️ Episode 307: Detox, Gut Health & Autoimmune: The Truth Doctors Won't Tell You with Dr. Chiti Parikh   https://youtu.be/-x8Ip4KV7pI?feature=shared  🎙️ Episode 352: Perimenopause, Burnout & Nervous System Healing with Ashley Turner  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOFX8a9rY_0  🌟 Follow Dr. Neeta 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/  📸 The Brave Table:  https://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/  🎵 TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@neeta.bhushan  🌐 Website:  https://neetabhushan.com  📖 Book: https://neetabhushan.com/book  🎤 Speaking:  https://neetabhushan.com/Speaking

    "I Turned Myself Into a Machine": How to Make Peace with Control, Masculine Energy, and the Body You Tried to Perfect — with Hannah Lord

  3. Sep 1

    How a Mother's Fight to Heal Her Son Built Australia's #1 Wellness Brand: Marriage, Motherhood & Building KAILO — with Kristy Morris & Dr Oz

    What if healing wasn't something you booked, but something you built? In this inspiring episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with Kristy Morris, the visionary CEO and founder of The KAILO Group, and her husband Dr. Oz Dedehayir, KAILO's Director of Innovation & Export, to explore the powerful story behind building Australia’s #1 Wellness Brand of 2024. Kristy and Dr Oz didn’t set out to create a global wellness movement. Their journey began with a deeply personal mission: finding better natural and integrative treatments for their son. That search led them to uproot their family, explore new approaches to health, and discover a gap in Australia’s wellness landscape that Kristy knew needed to be filled. That vision became KAILO, home to KAILO Medispa, KAILO Nutrition, KAILO Events, and the KAILO Summit. Together, Kristy and Dr Oz share what it takes to build a purpose-driven business as husband and wife, navigate co-founding a company while raising three children, and stay connected through the challenges of entrepreneurship. In this episode, they discuss Kristy’s personal autoimmune journey, the courage to turn a family challenge into a global mission, the importance of science-backed wellness, and what the wellness industry still gets wrong about true healing. ✨ What You'll Learn In This Episode The personal health journey that inspired Kristy to create KAILOHow Kristy and Dr Oz balance being co-founders, co-parents, and life partnersThe challenges and rewards of building a global wellness brand togetherWhat Kristy’s autoimmune journey taught her about health and healingWhy true wellness goes beyond trends and focuses on lasting transformationTune in for a powerful conversation about resilience, family, entrepreneurship, and the courage to build something meaningful from life’s biggest challenges. 🔗 Connect with Kristy Morris & Dr Oz KAILO: www.kailo.ae — 20% off with code NEETA20 Instagram: @kailo_aus Instagram: @kailo_medispa Instagram: @kristymorris1979 LinkedIn (Dr Oz): linkedin.com/in/ozgur-dedehayir-4546701 ☕ This Episode Is Brought To You By CHAI TONICS — A daily Ayurvedic ritual to come back to yourself. Code BRAVETABLE at chaitonics.com/waitlist (join waitlist for early access). JASPR — Medical-grade air purification, removing 97%+ of airborne particles in under an hour. $200 off with code BRAVE at jaspr.co/brave. REJŪV — Supporting your body's own healing and recovery systems. Code BRAVETABLE at werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN. 📚 Continue Listening — Episodes You'll Love How to Stop Being Gaslit by 'Normal' Labs: Breast Implant Illness, Mold Toxicity, and the Root-Cause Medicine No One's Practicing , with Dr. Nas Al-Jafari The Molecule That Could Change Everything: Sleep, Sugar, Aging & Inflammation — What Japanese Longevity Science Knows That the West Doesn't, with Taka The Eldest Daughter Abroad: What 18 Months in Dubai Cracked Open About Identity, Roots, and the Woman I Stopped Pretending to Be 🌟 Follow Dr. Neeta Instagram: @drneetabhushan #KAILO #wellnessbrand #femalefounder #copreneurs #autoimmune #motherhood #bravetable #wellnessindustry #globalwellness #healingjourney #drneetabhushan #marriedcofounders

    How a Mother's Fight to Heal Her Son Built Australia's #1 Wellness Brand: Marriage, Motherhood & Building KAILO — with Kristy Morris & Dr Oz

  4. Aug 26

    The Eldest Daughter Abroad: What 18 Months in Dubai Cracked Open About Identity, Roots, and the Woman I Stopped Pretending to Be

    She packed up her entire life, her marriage, her three kids, and her business, and moved to Dubai. Everyone said: how brave. How exciting. But nobody talks about what happens after the brave part. In this deeply personal solo episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan shares the real story behind her family’s move to Dubai, 18 months after leaving behind the life she knew. This isn’t the highlight reel or the perfect expat story. It’s an honest reflection on identity, marriage, motherhood, and the personal transformation that happens when you step away from everything familiar. Dr. Neeta opens up about the unexpected grief of leaving, the challenges of rebuilding a sense of self, the impact of the move on her eldest daughter, and how reconnecting with South Asian roots and a slower pace of life changed the way she sees identity, worth, and belonging. She also shares the truth about what this journey has done to her marriage, the beautiful and difficult moments, and what she would tell herself before stepping onto that plane. ✨ What You'll Get From This Episode: The unexpected grief of leaving and why it surprised someone who wanted the changeWhat the eldest daughter wound looks like when you are far away from the people who shaped itHow reconnecting with South Asian roots transformed the way she sees identity and self-worthThe real impact of a major life change on marriage and familyThe advice she would give herself before making the biggest move of her lifeA powerful conversation about courage, change, motherhood, identity, and discovering who you are after leaving everything familiar behind.

  5. Aug 17

    From Radiation Therapist to 7-Figure CEO to AI Educator: Vaishali Shah on Raising Brave Kids (and Brave Founders) in the Age of AI

    Please like and subscribe to The Brave Table Podcast! She had no tech background, no MBA, and no investors. She took a risk, invested her family’s savings, and built a 7-figure education company from the ground up. Now, she’s one of only a few hundred people in the world certified in Agentic AI, and she’s sharing what every parent, entrepreneur, and founder needs to know about the future of technology. In this episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with Vaishali Shah, founder of theCoderSchool, to explore her incredible journey from healthcare professional to successful entrepreneur. After 12 years in healthcare, a simple Google search about STEM programs for her son in 2017 sparked a life-changing idea. With no industry experience, Vaishali built theCoderSchool into a 7-figure technology education business with four locations across Connecticut, proving that courage, curiosity, and commitment can create extraordinary results. Today, Vaishali is the 2026 CEO of the Year (CEO School), a 40 Under 40 honoree (Hartford Business Journal), and one of only a few hundred people globally certified in Allie K. Miller's AI Agent Mastermind through Open Machine, along with multiple Anthropic certifications in Claude and Agentic AI. She is also the inaugural Agentic AI instructor for CEO School’s first AI cohort, helping founders and business leaders understand how to use AI in practical ways. In this conversation, we explore her leap into entrepreneurship, the role motherhood played in shaping her vision, why coding alone won’t prepare children for the future, and the AI skills and tools every parent and founder should understand today. ✨ What You'll Get From This Episode: How Vaishali built a successful business without a tech background or investorsThe personal motivation behind starting theCoderSchoolWhy future-ready skills go beyond traditional coding educationHow founders and parents can start using AI strategicallyThe biggest opportunities and challenges AI will bring to the next generation✨ Take the Find Your Chai Quiz:https://chaitonics.com/pages/find-your-chai

    From Radiation Therapist to 7-Figure CEO to AI Educator: Vaishali Shah on Raising Brave Kids (and Brave Founders) in the Age of AI

  6. Aug 13

    The Molecule That Could Change Everything: Sleep, Sugar, Aging & Inflammation — What Japanese Longevity Science Knows That the West Doesn't, with Taka

    Please like and subscribe to The Brave Table Podcast! What if Japan has been holding one of the greatest longevity secrets of our time, and the West is only beginning to discover it? In this episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with Taka, Japanese wellness expert and representative for Suiso, to explore the science behind molecular hydrogen and its growing impact on the wellness and biohacking world. Together, they dive into why molecular hydrogen is gaining attention as a powerful tool for supporting the body’s natural healing processes, how it interacts with oxidative stress, and why Japan has been researching hydrogen wellness for decades. From better sleep and cellular repair to inflammation, metabolic health, and longevity, this conversation explores the science, research, and potential behind one of the most talked-about wellness innovations today. ✨ What You'll Get From This Episode: Why molecular hydrogen is considered one of the smallest and most bioavailable antioxidantsHow hydrogen may support deep sleep, cellular repair, and overall wellnessThe connection between hydrogen, inflammation, and oxidative stressWhat research suggests about hydrogen’s role in metabolic health and blood sugar balanceWhy Japan’s decades of hydrogen research are gaining attention worldwideTune in for a fascinating conversation about longevity, wellness innovation, and the future of biohacking. ✨ Take the Find Your Chai Quizhttps://chaitonics.com/pages/find-your-chai

    The Molecule That Could Change Everything: Sleep, Sugar, Aging & Inflammation — What Japanese Longevity Science Knows That the West Doesn't, with Taka

  7. Jul 29

    What 10 Months of Building a Wellness Brand from Dubai Really Taught Me

    Almost a year ago, I hard-launched Chai Tonics a functional wellness chai brand — from Dubai. While raising two kids in a new brand NEW country. While building this podcast. While going through the most significant identity shift of my adult life. This isn't the pitch. This is the real story: what it actually looks like to build a purpose-led brand from overseas — the origin, the hardest moments, the logistics nobody talks about, the near-misses, and why building from imperfect circumstances isn't the obstacle. It's the point. If you've ever wondered whether you need the "right" conditions to start: the right timezone, the right team, the right season of life this episode is my honest answer: no, you don't. And here's what it cost, and gave me, to find that out.✨ What You'll Get From This Episode: The real origin of Chai Tonics — not the pitch, but the personal truth of why this brand had to exist, and why it couldn't wait for a more convenient season of my life What it's actually like to build a US-based wellness brand from Dubai the timezones, the supply chain chaos, the near-misses nobody sees on the other side of a polished launch The moment I almost stopped and the real reason I didn't, in case you're standing in that exact moment right now How distance from American wellness culture changed what I was building — and why that distance became an advantage, not a liability Who I'm actually building this for the woman on the other side of this brand, what she's going through, and what I want her to feel the first time she makes her own cup A permission slip, if you need one for building your thing now, from wherever you actually are, instead of waiting for a version of your life that looks more "ready" Follow Dr. Neeta:Instagram: @drneetabhushan Website: chaitonics.com/pages/waitlist We are NOW On amazon! snag your $10 off coupon today! ──────────────────────────────────☕ THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHAI TONICS Sometimes the most powerful form of self-care is giving yourself permission to pause. Chai Tonics blends Ayurvedic herbs with functional ingredients to create simple daily rituals that support your nervous system and overall wellbeing.✨ Enjoy 15% OFF your first order with code: MAMA2🫖 Shop:https://chaitonics.com✨ Take the Chai Quiz:https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz 🌿 BREATHE BETTER WITH JASPRCleaner air supports better sleep, focus, and recovery. Get $200 OFF with code BRAVE https://jaspr.co/brave Use code BRAVETABLE https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN 🎙️ IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED, CONTINUE WATCHING🎙️ How to Heal Burnout & Regulate Your Nervous System with Ashley Turner - https://youtu.be/wCD_ljYZ6C4 🎙️ How to Find Peace Through Life's Hardest Seasons with Sheleana Aiyana - https://youtu.be/up0sfR9CX-s 🎙️ Redefining Beauty, Aging & Self-Worth with Uma Ghosh https://youtu.be/NfImfeWO_QkFOLLOW THE BRAVE TABLE📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/ 📸 Dr. Neeta Bhushan:https://www.instagram.com/drneetabhushan/🌐 Website:https://neetabhushan.com ABOUT DR. NEETA BHUSHAN Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a bestselling author, emotional health advocate, keynote speaker, and host of The Brave Table. Every week, she sits down with world-class experts, thought leaders, and changemakers to explore emotional healing, resilience, relationships, wellness, and what it truly means to live bravely.💛 If this conversation moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that resilience can be learned.

  8. Jul 20

    How to Stop Being Gaslit by 'Normal' Labs: Breast Implant Illness, Mold Toxicity, and the Root-Cause Medicine No One's Practicing , with Dr. Nas Al-Jafari

    In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Dr. Nas Al-Jafari, family physician, co-founder, and Chief Medical Officer of DNA Health & Wellness, to unpack why so many people, especially women, are being dismissed by conventional medicine despite experiencing very real symptoms. From mold toxicity and breast implant illness to gut health, hormones, genetics, Alzheimer's risk, and longevity, this conversation is a masterclass in root-cause medicine and why prevention always beats treatment. We also explore why 95% of longevity comes down to your daily habits, not expensive biohacks, and what you can do today to feel healthier, stronger, and more energized for years to come. WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF THIS EPISODE... ✨ Why your bloodwork can come back "normal" while you still feel unwell ✨ The difference between traditional medicine and root-cause medicine ✨ What Chris Hemsworth's Alzheimer's gene teaches us about preventative health ✨ The truth about breast implant illness, and why so many women aren't believed ✨ How mold toxicity and histamine intolerance affect your brain, hormones, and energy ✨ Why chronic stress silently accelerates aging ✨ The connection between gut health, hormones, and fertility ✨ Why lifestyle contributes to 95% of your longevity ✨ What functional testing can reveal that routine bloodwork often misses ✨ How to take ownership of your health before disease develops CONNECT WITH DR. NAS AL-JAFARI 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dr_nas_wellness/ 🏥 DNA Health & Wellness:  https://www.instagram.com/dnahealthclinics/ 🌐 Website:  https://dnahealthcorp.com 🎁 Use code BRAVE10 for 10% OFF any health screening package. 🌸 THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY CHAI TONICS Wellness starts with small daily rituals. Enjoy 15% OFF your first Chai Tonics order with code MAMA2. 🫖 Shop:  https://chaitonics.com ✨ Take the FREE Chai Quiz:  https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Suilive Hydrogen Therapy: daily cellular-level support for inflammation, insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and anti-aging, with added benefits for kids dealing with mouth-breathing, dark circles, and restless sleep. Code: BRAVE for $300 off. Visit https://www.instagram.com/suilive_dubai/ ❤️ SUPPORT YOUR BODY WITH REJŪV Science-backed red light therapy for recovery, energy, and cellular repair. Use code BRAVETABLE: https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN 🎙️ IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED, CONTINUE LISTENING: 🎙️ Episode 373: Heal Your Acne Naturally: The Gut-Skin Connection with Maria Marlowe  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtkjEmCg8qs 🎙️ Episode 307: Detox, Gut Health & Autoimmune: The Truth Doctors Won't Tell You with Dr. Chiti Parikh  https://youtu.be/-x8Ip4KV7pI?feature=shared 🎙️ Episode 352: Perimenopause, Burnout & Nervous System Healing with Ashley Turner  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOFX8a9rY_0 FOLLOW ALONG FOR MORE 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/ 📸 The Brave Table:  https://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/ 🎵 TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@neeta.bhushan 🌐 Website:  https://neetabhushan.com ABOUT DR. NEETA BHUSHAN Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, keynote speaker, and host of The Brave Table podcast. Through conversations on healing, relationships, longevity, resilience, and personal transformation, she helps people reconnect with themselves and live with greater courage. 🎙️ Subscribe to The Brave Table for conversations on emotional wellbeing, women's health, longevity, relationships, and living a more courageous life.

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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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