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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.
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131: Defying Odds, Overcoming Fear, and Taking Risks to Thrive and Shine with Geeta Sidhu-Robb
“I want to thrive and shine…. I don't need to be likable. That's really not my goal. My goal is for me to be the most powerful person that I humanly can be on a daily basis.”
Join us for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneur and activist Geeta Siddhu-Robb!
In today’s episode we talk about….
Finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Embracing risk and stepping out of comfort zones. Building an abundance mindset and pursuing personal desires. Discovering the potential of working from home and becoming an entrepreneur. Growing up in privilege and the influence of powerful family members. Navigating loneliness and making life choices in the face of disapproval.
Geeta has faced numerous challenges in her life. After experiencing wealth and success in the property development industry, her world turned upside down when her firm failed, resulting in eviction from her home and the dissolution of her marriage.
Determined to overcome these adversities, she started teaching yoga and saved diligently to establish her own organic food and juice program delivery business, Nosh Detox.
Today, Geeta empowers thousands of clients on their health journeys. Geeta's story exemplifies the power of determination, embracing change, and cultivating an abundance mindset.
Connect with Geeta:
Follow Geeta on Instagram @geetasidhurobb. Join her free group The Rewire Method.
If you loved this episode...
Check out Episode 31: Reclaiming Wellness in Living Your Best Life with Jovanka Ciares. Apple | Spotify Listen to Episode 93: How to Be Rich in All Areas of Your Life with Sheila Bella. Apple | Spotify Tune in to Episode 22: Reclaiming Yourself & Living a Life of Pleasure with Regena Thomasauer. Apple | Spotify
Question:
How can you embrace change, overcome challenges, and cultivate a mindset of abundance in your own life?
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130: The Power of Living Out Loud: Thrive Through Authenticity and Wholeness with Vasavi Kumar
Today, I’m joined by the lovely Vasavi! Enjoy!
"Once you clear away your sh*t and you know who the F you are, you can now pay that forward to another person. I want people to clear themselves out, courageously pursue their dream, be the dream, live the dream, then help somebody else. What’s the point of all this work if you’re not going back to help those people?"
In today’s episode, we talk about:
Healing from harsh parenting
How you talk to yourself matters
It’s about how you say it, not what you say
The first 2 steps to take to really lead your life
Why you should live your life out loud and what that means
And so much more!
When I think about the ultimate reinvention queen, going from the conventional to completely UNconventional, I think of today’s guest, Vasavi Kumar.
Vasavi has lived many lives. She grew up a first-generation Indian immigrant in a household with strict rules that expected her to follow a conservative life path like her parents (her mother was a cardiologist; her father an accountant).
She tried it out for a while, going to an Ivy League school, getting married to a traditional and conventional Hindu man, and becoming a therapist—all the South Asian ‘good girl’ checks. But ultimately, Vasavi was a brown sheep, and never did things just because. From a young age, she wouldn’t take no for an answer, and was always asking the question—why?
As she began asking herself why and questioning her own life—her marriage, her career, her likes and dislikes—everything changed. Following a divorce after 4 years of marriage, changing careers, a battle with drugs and alcohol, and refusing to be her family’s scapegoat, Vasavi stepped into her power and became the impactful coach she is today (and a chef, and a stand-up comedian—she’s seriously dabbled in it all!)
As unique as her name, the cure for the common existence is Vasavi's inspiration. You are her mission. Let intrigue and passion meet you with a side dish of humor and intelligence in this powerful + juicy episode.
She is one of my dearest girlfriends and I’m so glad that you get to experience her again! Dive in and enjoy!
Connect with Vasavi:
- Find Vasavi on Instagram @mynameisvasavi.
- Order Vasavi’s new book, Say It Out Loud, here.
- Listen to episode 102 with Vas here.
- Listen to Neeta’s episode on Vas’ podcast here.
If you loved this episode...
- Then be sure to listen to Episode 102: Embracing the Joy and Chaos of Motherhood with Vasavi Kumar. Apple | Spotify
- You’ll love Episode 39: Second Chances at Life, Manifesting through Contrast, and Responsible Leadership with Jenna Phillips Ballard. Apple | Spotify
- Episode 55: ‘How To Be More Bold & Colorful in All Areas of Your Life with Paola Mathé’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify
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129: How to Reverse Aging and Optimize Your Health with Tracy Duhs
Today, I’m joined by the Hydration Queen, Tracy Duhs! Enjoy!
"There’s living, coherent, structured water that’s naturally mineralized, aerated, and hydrogenated with messaging that’s healing our bodies... And there’s incoherent, dissonant, dead water. Not all water is made the same."
In today’s episode, we talk about:
Not All Water is Made the Same
How Your Water Communicates With You
How to Change the State of Your Water
The Best Morning Routine
The 9 Pillars for Thriving Health
And so much more!
Tracy believes that optimal health is a fundamental right for all humanity, not just a privilege for a select few.
Helping people activate their vitality and feel alive has been Tracy’s lifelong mission. Growing up in a missionary home cultivated her profound sense of compassion and her desire to educate on the simple foundations needed to look and feel our best.
After pursuing a PhD in biogenetics and working with her daughter’s Hashimoto’s thyroid and alopecia universalis, Tracy became passionate about hydration as she learned the power hydration has to transform overall health and wellness in all people. Today, Tracy works as a modern wellness advocate specializing in the restorative powers of intelligent hydration.
Tracy is the founder of the Sanctuary Wellness Experience in San Diego and co-founder of Hydrate at the Sanctuary.
Loves, you’ll adore this episode as you learn all about what magic the right water unlocks in our lives, and what proper hydration is actually about. Dive in and enjoy!
Connect with Tracy:
- Find Tracy on Instagram @tracyduhs.
- Order Tracy’s new book, Hydrate, here.
- Learn more about Tracy here.
- Find The Sanctuary here.
- Find Tracy's Hydrate podcast here.
If you loved this episode...
- Then be sure to listen to Episode 31: Reclaiming Wellness in living your best life with Jovanka Ciares. Apple | Spotify
- You’ll love Episode 85: The Real Meaning of Self-Care and How To Maintain Health for the Long Run with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Apple | Spotify
- Episode 97: ‘What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Diets, & Emotional Health With Mona Sharma’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify
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128: Breathwork is a Gift to Yourself with Samantha Skelly
Today, I’m joined by the Queen of Breakthwork, Samantha Skelly! Enjoy!
"Vibration is your contribution. When we can really connect to that deep part of us, and everything we do and create is from that place, that’s the greatest gift we can give."
In today’s episode, we talk about:
How your breath is your own remedy for your points of suffering
Where true confidence comes from
How to start with breathwork
Meditation vs Breathwork
How breathwork is reparenting yourself
Samantha Skelly is the founder of Pause Breathwork. She’s been working with the power of the breath for 13 years in her own healing and transformation. Her personal mission is to help the world expand, wake up, and live in a peaceful and abundant state.
Breathwork changed Samantha’s life at a time when she didn't see the light. She found it while on a soul-searching journey in Bali. Since she felt the power of the breath and it helped her heal her anxiety & disordered eating, she knew it was her mission to share the power of the breath with the world...
Pause Breathwork is the largest online educator for people to become Certified Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitators. They have thousands of trained facilitators in 27 countries around the world, and Samantha’s next big focus is making breathwork accessible & affordable to humanity, worldwide.
Loves, this is such a powerful episode where you’ll learn it ALL about breathwork and how it’s the best gift you can give yourself. Enjoy!
Connect with Samantha:
- Find Samantha on Instagram @samanthaskelly.
- Learn more about Pause Breathwork’s training here.
If you loved this episode...
- Then be sure to listen to Episode 30: Sharing your bravest story with Selena Soo. Apple | Spotify
- You’ll love Episode 38: Exploring the Art of Creativity & The Answers are Within with Amber Rae. Apple | Spotify
- Episode 51: ‘Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify
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127: How to Turn Your Pain Into Your Purpose with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Hey loves! Today’s episode is being brought to you directly by yours truly!
"Many times, people will see things in you that you don’t see in yourself. Truth is, you can step into and unleash the next version of you. Our breakdowns are what lead to our breakthroughs."
In today’s episode, I talk about:
Why you should allow yourself to sit in the pain
Turning that pain into your purpose
Living your dream by helping others do the same
Welcome to The Brave Table! Let me ask you:
When a painful moment in life comes up, do you allow yourself to sit in it or do you try to mask it and just smile through it, pretending all is okay?
I invite you to sit in the pain and the suck… because the truth is, your pain is the guiding light to your purpose. It shows you the way. If you take any person that you admire, I guarantee you that their darkest nights led to their brightest days. The same is certainly true for me.
So join me in this episode where we dive deep into what the process can look like to turn your pain into your purpose, and how you can do it, too!
Connect with me:
- Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.
- Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable.
- Learn more about Dharma Coaching Institute here.
- Hear Kelsey’s episode about losing her husband here.
If you loved this episode...
- Then be sure to listen to Episode 96: How To Use Your Pain To Find Your Purpose, Healing, & Inner Peace with Charles Clay. Apple | Spotify
- You’ll love Episode 14: How To Know If You Are Ready To Pursue Your Purpose & Change Your Life. Listen here
- Episode 51: ‘Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify
P.S. It’s April and we are giving away some of our favorite things this month! We would love to grow our community and leaving a 5-star review on iTunes helps us do just that! You can enter for your chance to win by submitting a review on iTunes. You can win a That Sucked. Now What? conversation card deck, affirmation card deck, or printed workbook all throughout April! Winners will be announced at the end of the month. To enter, screenshot your 5-star review and send it to support@globalgrit.co. Good luck! -
126: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Fulfilled Life with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst
Today, Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst join me! Enjoy this incredible episode!
"Time management is about cramming more things into your life to be productive. Time Magic is about creating space so that you can have a beautiful, vibrant, and long life."
In today’s episode, we talk about:
Time magic: how to have time for all your passions and desires
Understanding the amount of time we actually have in our life
Reclaiming your time and using it to pursue what’s important to you
Longevity in life
Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide, PurposeFULL (Audible Original) and Comparisonitis, the host of the top-rated podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show (almost 20 million downloads), keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, her mission is to inspire others to unlock their full potential and live their dream life. Melissa has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Elle, TEDx, The Huffington Post, Women’s Health, Inc., US Weekly, the Daily Mail, and more.
Nick Broadhurst is a singer-songwriter whose debut solo album Thank You received critical acclaim, and his most recent project, ENOBE has seen him collaborate with artists who’ve written and performed with the likes of Justin Bieber, Kane Brown, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato, Chris Brown, Meghan Trainor, Frank Ocean and Wiz Khalifa. A health and wellness polymath, he is also an entrepreneur, investor, meditation advocate, film producer, and host of the top-rated podcast, The Nick Broadhurst Show. Married to Melissa, this inspiring couple resides in Australia with their two children.
This episode will leave you inspired to reclaim your time and make the most of your life. Our conversation was so powerful and I know you’ll love it, too! Enjoy, loves!
Connect with Melissa and Nick:
- Find Melissa on Instagram @melissambrosini.
- Find Nick on Instagram @nickbroadhurst.
- Get Time Magic here.
- Listen to Nick's music here.
If you loved this episode...
- Then be sure to listen to Episode 31: Reclaiming Wellness in living your best life with Jovanka Ciares . Apple | Spotify
- You’ll love Episode 93: How To Be Rich in All Areas of Your Life with Sheila Bella. Apple | Spotify
- Episode 22: ‘Reclaiming yourself & Living a life of Pleasure with Regena Thomasauer’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify
P.S. It’s April and we are giving away some of our favorite things this month! We would love to grow our community and leaving a 5-star review on iTunes helps us do just that! You can enter for your chance to win by submitting a review on iTunes. You can win a That Sucked. Now What? conversation card deck, affirmation card deck, or printed workbook all throughout April! Winners will be announced at the end of the month. To enter, screenshot your 5-star review and send it to support@globalgrit.co. Good luck!
Customer Reviews
Real Talk!
Neeta does a wonderful job getting to the core of the topic, I leave each episode with newfound clarity and curiosity. Thank you!
Divine timing
This podcast found me through divine synchronization. Neeta was a guest on another podcast that was recommended to me. Her story had me “dry heave ugly crying” because I was going through (and still struggling with) my own mental health slump. Feeling of despair and alarm were my new baseline emotion. As a spiritual person, I KNEW this was trauma bubbling to the surface but I needed guidance and a facilitator to just lead me somewhere, anywhere. The Brave Table is that supportive, educational, empathetic and supportive podcast that I was craving. It gave me hope. And when you’re in a grim hole of anxiety and panic, hope is freedom in that moment. I, me, you are not alone in whatever you’re experiencing. This podcast is like a warm hug from a friend where you can happily sob and not even care how you look. This podcast is leading me to freedom.
Great show with great guests!
Neeta does a great job interviewing and keeps a natural flow going throughout the interview. The questions are insightful, the guests are inspiring, and there are tons of valuable takeaways from these conversations! Thanks Neeta!