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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.

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    • Health & Fitness
    • 5.0 • 128 Ratings

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.

    223: Watch This If You’re Holding Back Your Truth in Favor of Perfection/Listen to This If You’re Holding Back Your Truth in Favor of Perfection

    223: Watch This If You’re Holding Back Your Truth in Favor of Perfection/Listen to This If You’re Holding Back Your Truth in Favor of Perfection

    Do you ever feel like you're not fully embracing who you are? Welcome, friends, to The Brave Table Podcast. I'm Dr. Neeta, and I invite you to join me as we explore bold, authentic living and the fears that often hold us back from expressing our true selves. Today, we're delving into the power of vulnerability and emotion as tools to confront our inner fears and foster personal growth. I'll be sharing my own stories of self-acceptance and the limiting beliefs that once held me back from living my unapologetic truth. So, pull up a chair, and let's dive in!



    What you'll get out of this episode… 


    The importance of being true and embracing authenticity
    How to be brave and step out of traditional roles or societal expectations
    Overcome fears to unlock personal growth
    How to heal the inner child and reframe past experiences
    Discover the power of authentic self-expression and speaking your truth
    Explore the power of vulnerability as a catalyst for transformation

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5 star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 



    Hey loves! If you loved this episode…

    Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you!

    www.instagram.com/neetabhushann + www.instagram.com/thebravetable 

    https://neetabhushan.com

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/



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    Ep #201 Don't Let Trauma Bring You Drama with Dr. Scott Lyons (Apple | Spotify)



    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advocate of mental health & emotional health, and leadership coach. Founder of the Global GRIT Institute and author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT & The Book of Coaching, Neeta left her large dentistry practice to journey across 45 countries, researching and immersing herself in the field of human behavior health, self-help, and personal development. Her pursuit of knowledge to understand the habits of successful people to create positive life transformation is sparked by her own life experience to overcome extreme adversities; being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and recovering from extensive loss. Neeta’s approach seamlessly blends the emotional grit & resilience she developed to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness. The success of her coaching and message has been an inspiration & motivation and continues to transform thousands worldwide. She sets the bar for a new form of leadership for professionals & people of color through capacity building, courage, and meaningful legacy.

    • 34 min
    222: How Friendships and Self-Discovery Make Great Storytellers with Tehzeeb Ahmed

    222: How Friendships and Self-Discovery Make Great Storytellers with Tehzeeb Ahmed

    Hey Brave Table fam, today we're whisked away to Dubai for a heart-to-heart with my dear friend Tehzeeb Ahmed, communications specialist, knowledge seeker, storyteller, and proud entrepreneur. In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on so many juicy topics. From liberated travel to redefining modern friendships, Tehzeeb and I reflect on personal growth, overcoming subconscious fears, and what it means to be brave. Tehzeeb enlightens us on the power of authentic storytelling helping guide brands, people, celebrities, and companies to get their story out, sharing the impact of social media when it comes to humanizing and amplifying your own brand. This episode is a true testament to the courage it takes to foster deep connections and the playful joy of life-long friendships!



    What you'll get out of this episode… 


    Discover a new take on modern-day friendships, sisterhood, expectations, and boundaries
    Learn about family constellations and healing ancestral trauma
    Unpack the struggles with identity, self-acceptance, travel, and citizenship
    The importance of authentic storytelling in the age of social media 
    How to embrace growth and deal with limiting belief systems

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5 star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 



    Hey loves! If you loved this episode…

    Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you!

    www.instagram.com/neetabhushann + www.instagram.com/thebravetable 

    https://neetabhushan.com

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → Here https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    Want more?

    Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking  my FREE quiz here →  theemotionalreset.com/quiz

    For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → yourweeklyreset.com

    Connect with today’s guest, Tehzeeb Ahmed

    @tehzeeb77 and @buzzybeecomms



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    Ep.#219 Why Every Person is an Artist and How to Spark Your Creativity with James McCrae (Apple | Spotify)



    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advocate of mental health & emotional health, and leadership coach. Founder of the Global GRIT Institute and author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT & The Book of Coaching, Neeta left her large dentistry practice to journey across 45 countries; researching and immersing herself in the field of human behavior health, self-help, and personal development. Her pursuit of knowledge to understand the habits of successful people to create positive life transformation is sparked by her own life experience to overcome extreme adversities; being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and recovering from extensive loss. Neeta’s approach seamlessly blends the emotional grit & resilience she developed to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness. The success of her coaching and message has been an inspiration & motivation and continues to transform thousands worldwide. She sets the bar for a new form of leadership for professionals & people of color through capacity building, courage, and meaningful legacy.

    • 48 min
    221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib

    221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib

    Welcome friends to The Brave Table! In today’s episode, I’m joined by author and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Navaz Habib as we delve into his book "Vagus Nerve Jumpstart," and uncover the essential role of the vagus nerve in nurturing overall health and happiness.

    Dr. Habib guides us through the intricate web connecting stress, inflammation, and our well-being, urging us to take a holistic view of our health journey. He's all about getting to the root of issues rather than just patching up symptoms. Together, we explore tips to help manage stressors and reclaim our vitality. So grab a cup of chai, and join us at The Brave Table!



    What you'll get out of this episode… 


    Importance of the vagus nerve in regulating the body
    Chronic inflammatory, autoimmune disease and the link to excessive stress
    Four major types of stress: daily, psychological, biochemical, and physical
    Anatomy of the vagus nerve and its extensive connections
    How the body responds to stressors and threats
    Limitations of conventional medicine ion overall health
    The importance of breaking the cycle of anxiety
    Breathing techniques and their impact on overall health

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5 star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co



    Episode Resources:

    Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you!

    www.instagram.com/neetabhushann + www.instagram.com/thebravetable 

    https://neetabhushan.com

    Grab my latest book, “That Sucked, Now What?” here >> https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    Connect with today’s guest, Dr. Navaz Habib

    https://www.instagram.com/drnavazhabib/

    https://www.facebook.com/DrNavazHabib 

    www.healthupgraded.com

    The Health Upgrade Podcast www.thehealthupgradepodcast.com  

    The book "Vagus Nerve Jumpstart" www.vagusnervebook.com 



    If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…Ep #218 Why We're All So Stressed and What We Can Do About It with Mo Gowdat and Alice Law (Apple | Spotify)

    Ep #211 Managing Emotional Stress: 4 Tips for Burnt-Out Moms with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify)

    Ep #202 Feeling Lost? Listen to this to RECALIBRATE Your Life and Find YOUR Inner Truth (Apple | Spotify)



    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advocate of mental health & emotional health, and leadership coach. Founder of the Global GRIT Institute and author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT & The Book of Coaching, Neeta left her large dentistry practice to journey across 45 countries; researching and immersing herself in the field of human behavior health, self-help, and personal development. Her pursuit of knowledge to understand the habits of successful people to create positive life transformation is sparked by her own life experience to overcome extreme adversities; being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and recovering from extensive loss. Neeta’s approach seamlessly blends the emotional grit & resilience she developed to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness. The success of her coaching and message has been an inspiration & motivation and continues to transform thousands worldwide. She sets the bar for a new form of leadership for professionals & people of color through capacity building, courage, and meaningful legacy.

    • 50 min
    220: Smart Money Hacks: Doing Less to Achieve More with Kate Northrup

    220: Smart Money Hacks: Doing Less to Achieve More with Kate Northrup

    Hey Brave Table Fam! Today, I'm thrilled to welcome my dear friend, Kate Northrup, to join me for a juicy conversation packed with so much wisdom. In this episode, we delve into her latest book, 'Do Less,' as Kate shares her journey through family challenges, health issues, and the impact of adversity while raising a family and growing a business. She reveals how these challenges transformed into unexpected opportunities to pursue bigger dreams and offers invaluable tips and resources to help you achieve more by doing less. From discussions on motherhood to embracing cyclical living, mastering nervous system regulation to attracting wealth, we're covering it all at The Brave Table.



    What you'll get out of this episode… 


    Discuss life challenges and how we transform in difficult times
    Learn about the 80/20 rule and how to optimize your time
    Discover cyclical living and how aligning with your menstrual cycle can benefit you
    How to turn challenges into opportunities for growth
    Unpack the caretaker role, and why support for mothers and caretakers is especially important
    Learn how cultural and societal influences shape our beliefs of suffering and success
    Practical tools for regulating the nervous system and feeling safe in the body

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5 star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co



    Episode Resources:

    Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you!

    www.instagram.com/neetabhushann + www.instagram.com/thebravetable 

    https://neetabhushan.com

    Grab my latest book, “That Sucked, Now What?” here >> https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    Connect with today’s guest, Kate Northrup

    www.instagram.com/katenorthrup

    https://katenorthrup.com

    Get her latest book “Do Less” + planner here >> https://katenorthrup.com/book/ 



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    Ep #218 Why We're All So Stressed and What We Can Do About It with Mo Gowdat and Alice Law (Apple | Spotify)

    Ep #216 How to Take Back Your Mind: A Guide to Mental Clarity with Dr. Michael Beckwith (Apple | Spotify)

    Ep #206 Surviving Cancer and Making The Most of YOUR ONE LIFE with Alex Echols (Apple | Spotify)



    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advocate of mental health & emotional health, and leadership coach. Founder of the Global GRIT Institute and author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT & The Book of Coaching, Neeta left her large dentistry practice to journey across 45 countries; researching and immersing herself in the field of human behavior health, self-help, and personal development. Her pursuit of knowledge to understand the habits of successful people to create positive life transformation is sparked by her own life experience to overcome extreme adversities; being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and recovering from extensive loss. Neeta’s approach seamlessly blends the emotional grit & resilience she developed to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness. The success of her coaching and message has been an inspiration & motivation and continues to transform thousands worldwide. She sets the bar for a new form of leadership for professionals & people of color through capacity building, courage, and meaningful legacy.

    • 53 min
    219: Why Every Person is an Artist and How to Spark Your Creativity with James McCrae

    219: Why Every Person is an Artist and How to Spark Your Creativity with James McCrae

    I am thrilled to welcome author, artist, and creative mastermind James McCrae to The Brave Table. Today, we’re celebrating James’ latest book, "The Art of You," and he’s here to spill the tea on why we need to reclaim creativity and play, and how artistic expression may just be the key to better mental health!

    Join us as we unpack our own creative journeys and how the process became a reawakening. Learn all about James’ rise to fame through his relatable memes, and listen in as we discuss the impact of social media on personal expression, and get real about overcoming perfectionism while allowing the freedom to make mistakes.

      

    In this episode, James and I explore…

    -The importance of reclaiming creativity and expressing yourself

    -The impact of social media on creativity

    -Why we need intention and mindfulness when consuming and creating content

    -Yin and Yang: balancing and integrating masculine and feminine principles in art

    -Society’s obsession with productivity and action, and the hyper-productive mindset

    -How to ditch perfection and silence the inner critic

    -The importance of embracing mistakes in order to evolve



    Join us this week and learn how you can tap into your own creative awakening, with tools and resources to support you!



    Thanks for listening, I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please consider leaving a 5-star review to help others find and benefit from the show. After you do, send a screenshot of your review to support@globalgrit.co to receive my course on Emotional Mastery as my FREE gift to you. So grateful for you all. 😘



    Episode Resources:

    Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you!

    www.instagram.com/neetabhushann + www.instagram.com/thebravetable 

    https://neetabhushan.com

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg 

    Grab my latest book, “That Sucked, Now What?” here >> https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    Connect with today’s guest, James McCrae by visiting:

    https://www.instagram.com/wordsarevibrations

    https://www.jamesmccrae.com/

    You can find James’ brand new book "The Art of You" here >> https://linktr.ee/jamesmccrae



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    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advocate of mental health & emotional health, and leadership coach. Founder of the Global GRIT Institute and author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT & The Book of Coaching, Neeta left her large dentistry practice to journey across 45 countries; researching and immersing herself in the field of human behavior health, self-help, and personal development. Her pursuit of knowledge to understand the habits of successful people to create positive life transformation is sparked by her own life experience to overcome extreme adversities; being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and recovering from extensive loss. Neeta’s approach seamlessly blends the emotional grit & resilience she developed to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness. The success of her coaching and message has been an inspiration & motivation and continues to transform thousands worldwide. She sets the bar for a new form of leadership for professionals & people of color through capacity building, courage, and meaningful legacy.

    • 53 min
    218: Why We're All So Stressed and What We Can Do About It with Mo Gowdat and Alice Law

    218: Why We're All So Stressed and What We Can Do About It with Mo Gowdat and Alice Law

    How do we become UNSTRESSABLE? Grab a seat at today’s Brave Table episode with Dr. Neeta and guests Mo Gawdat and Alice Law, as they break down the detrimental impact of stress in today’s hustle culture, and share how it inspired their latest book collaboration, “Unstressable.” Together, they explore the importance of processing suppressed emotions, brain training, neuroplasticity, and offer powerful tools and methods to manage stressors. This episode is your guide to avoid burn-out and anxiety, so you can live a life of LESS stress, and MORE joy!     



    What you'll get out of this episode… 

    - Explore the normalization of stress and society’s obsession with busyness

    - Understand the inner working of the stress “machine,” and how to navigate it

    - Discover the burnout equation and how to move through it 

    - Learn the four languages and layers of stress

    - Uncover the real impact that negative emotions have on us.



    Thanks for listening, and I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please leave us a 5-star review to help others find and benefit from the show. After you do, send a screenshot of your review to support@globalgrit.co to receive my course on Emotional Mastery as my FREE gift to you. So grateful for you all. 😘

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    Episode Resources:

    New book, “Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living”

    Take the Quiz Here: https://www.unstressable.com/unstressable-quiz

    / https://www.unstressable.com  

    / https://www.mogawdat.com

    / https://www.byalicelaw.com/

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    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author, international speaker, serial entrepreneur, advocate of mental health & emotional health, and leadership coach. Founder of the Global GRIT Institute and author of the best-selling books Emotional GRIT & The Book of Coaching, Neeta left her large dentistry practice to journey across 45 countries, researching and immersing herself in the field of human behavior health, self-help, and personal development. Her pursuit of knowledge to understand the habits of successful people to create positive life transformation is sparked by her own life experience to overcome extreme adversities; being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage of domestic violence, and recovering from extensive loss. Neeta’s approach seamlessly blends the emotional grit & resilience she developed to overcome stress, anxiety, depression, and mental illness. The success of her coaching and message has been an inspiration & motivation and continues to transform thousands worldwide. She sets the bar for a new form of leadership for professionals & people of color through capacity building, courage, and meaningful legacy.

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
128 Ratings

128 Ratings

Katemaine ,

Such an uplifting, smart show!

Neetha has incredible energy and asks the best questions. I love me a smart woman and this show is full of them!

Danielledoane ,

Great guests!

I love listening to Dr. Neeta and her guests! So informative and applicable :)

Algal519 ,

Love this!

This show has helped me feel strong in the holiday season thank you Neeta! ❤️

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