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161: Braving It All: How to Process Grief & Loss with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
 
Alternate Title: Navigating Grief and Loss & Embracing Emotions and Healing
 
Quote: “It's okay to sit in the suck. It's okay to sit in the discomfort of those emotions. And, it's okay even if you're at the stage and you wanna numb it, you wanna distract, you wanna avoid, you wanna bury.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan
 
Summary:
 
Hey there, Brave Table family! In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart: grief and loss. I've walked a LONG path with these emotions. In fact, I’d say I know them intimately. If you’re new here, my journey with both began after losing both of my parents and one of my brothers before I turned 19. That’s a lot for a young girl to handle. 
 
In this heartfelt conversation, I share my journey and insights on how to deal with grief in all its forms. We'll talk about how our unresolved relationship with it can affect our connections with others and why it's crucial to address. I'll share how I've navigated various life stages, like motherhood, and how they impact our capacity for emotional availability.
 
We'll explore how grief isn't just about losing loved ones but also about losing parts of ourselves, friendships, and even those little things that mean the world to us.
 
In this episode I talk about…
Recognizing and honoring the multi-faceted forms of grief.
Acknowledging and supporting children in their grief processes.
Processing grief in relationships and navigating seasonal changes.
The ongoing nature of grief and the ways in which it can resurface unexpectedly.
 
However they arrive, by chance or by choice, grief and loss can be as tough to let go of as the people they’re associated with. I hope this episode encourages you to embrace your emotions, sit with discomfort, and allow yourself to feel and heal. Remember, you're not alone in this journey; you’ve got soul support.



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Sign up for the FREE That Sucked, Now What? Healing & Release Workshop.
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If you loved this episode you’ll love…
Episode 138: How to Fully Feel Your Emotions & Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify
Episode 29: How to Take Life One Day at a Time & Radical Presence Through Divorce, Grief & Motherhood with Daniela Woerner.  Apple | Spotify
Episode 23: Navigating Through Grief, Sex, And Comedy with Kelsey Chittick.  Apple | Spotify
Discussion Question:
 
How has grief and loss impacted your life, and what strategies have you used to navigate and heal from these experiences?
 
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“For me, brave is a constant self-reinvention. Brave is surrendering…having the courage to surrender and look at the truth.” – Colette Baron-Reid
 
Meet the fabulous Colette Baron-Reid, the superstar spiritual intuitive, author extraordinaire, and the genius behind those oh-so-amazing oracle card decks that we all know and love. We're diving headfirst into Colette's mind-blowing journey – from tackling those pesky addiction demons to embracing the cosmic dance of spirituality, creativity, and transformation. Hold onto your sparkly hats because Colette spills the cosmic tea on personal growth (heck, yeah!), the mind-blowing importance of tuning into your inner GPS, dancing through life's challenges, and how your artsy mojo can zap healing vibes into every nook and cranny of your wild, wonderful life.



In this episode, we talk about…
Inheriting survival trauma in the womb from ancestors who were Holocaust survivors. Coping with the the trauma of sexual violence through life-threatening drug addiction. Focusing on potential and creativity to address disconnection from spirit and suffering.  Understanding manifestation beyond material acquisitions and the importance of self-actualization.  
Colette Baron-Reid (she/her) is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, personal transformation thought leader, business strategist, artist, and educator. She is the founder of The Oracle School Experience®, OraclePalooza® and the DreamQuest Platinum Mastermind and a member of the Transformational Leadership Council.
She is also the host of “INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE”, a weekly podcast series which features her in authentic, intelligent and playful conversation with some of the world’s most interesting sages, scientists and celebrities. With her infectious laugh and warm and intelligent personality, Colette’s conversations are inviting, hilarious and always thought-provoking.
Author of 15 best-selling Oracle card decks, with over a million sold worldwide and 7 books published in 27 languages, Colette’s greatest joy is teaching people they can have a direct and personal dialogue with the Universe to help them create their most fulfilling lives.



Connect with Collete:
Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Listen to her interview with Neeta on the Inside the Wooniverse podcast. Get FREE access to “Get on Your Bird” Meditation for Releasing Anxiety & Stress. Purchase her most popular oracle deck for divination, Wisdom of the Oracle. Visit colettebaronreid.com to join her newsletter or learn about her membership.


If you loved this episode…
Listen to Episode 154: From Crisis to Creation: Surviving Near-Death, Embracing Motherhood & Braving Entrepreneurship with Amber Lilyestrom. Apple | Spotify Follow it up with Episode 84: How To Find the Magic in the Messy Moments and How To Fly Forward Past the Challenges With Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 69: The Mind-Body Connection, and Examining Trauma Through the Energetic Body with Ashley Turner might be for you. Apple | Spotify


Discussion Question:
What do you need to let go of to fulfill your talents, reach your potential, and manifest the life of your dreams?
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“Many times we will attract partners who are usually the opposite, usually because there is that polarity and that polarity breeds juicy attraction.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan
 
In this episode of The Brave Table, I’m going to take you through the unmistakable markers that indicate an emotionally unfulfilling relationship. I’ve been there. I’ve done that. And, I want to make sure that you have the knowledge you need to make changes too!
We’re not going to bypass uncomfortable truths, though. We’ll explore the intriguing question of why we find ourselves drawn to partners who seem emotionally distant. In the words of Taylor Swift, “It’s me. Hi. I’m the problem it’s me!” But, we’re not going to sit in the suck. We'll uncover the roots of these dynamics, often stemming from our formative years and early experiences.



In this episode we talk about…
Why people with deep emotions often attract partners who are emotionally unavailable. Signs of emotional unavailability, including avoidance and deflection, increase conflict and decrease connection. Ways to improve relationships, strategies for addressing emotional unavailability ourselves or our partners.


Now, if you find yourself immersed in this dynamic—whether you opt to persist or let go—it’s so important to assume responsibility for your own emotional journey. Let's delve deeper to discover the path to fly forward…



Connect with Dr. Neeta:
Follow her on Instagram @neetabhushan. Follow The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Sign up for the FREE That Sucked, Now What? Healing & Release Workshop. Join the waitlist for the That Sucked, Now What? 8-week group coaching course.


If you loved this episode you’ll love:
Episode 151: How to Know If You're in a Codependent or Toxic Relationship with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 147: How to Know If You Are Being Gaslit or Gaslighting Others with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 138: How to Fully Feel Your Emotions & Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify


Discussion Question:
Have you ever been in an emotionally unavailable relationship, either as the emotionally aware partner or the emotionally unavailable one? What steps did you take to address the issues in the relationship, and what was the outcome?
Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable! 



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“Social media is part of our world… So, we don’t realize we’re using it to numb. We don’t realize we’re needing this instant gratification to avoid our deepest wounds.” – Lucas Salame
 
This episode has been a long-time coming and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. After appearing on his podcast, The New Age Sage, I just knew that I had to bring Lucas Salame onto The Brave Table. Our conversation is raw, uncut, and most definitely courageous. For such a young man, Lucas shares deeply profound insights about owning emotions, shedding shame, and redefining masculinity. His transformational journey is inspiring for any generation. Let’s get into it!
 
In this episode, we talk about…
Recovering in isolation from drug addiction and seeking help after attempted suicide during traumatic times. Unpacking psychiatric misdiagnosis, electing for a cold turkey detox, and learning the how to’s of self-help. Acknowledging the detriments of instant gratification to the mental health of teens and young adults. Addressing shame and how the contradictions of societal expectations contribute to the wounding of men. Giving value based on function, or conditional love, and the trauma it creates in children.  
After a life or death awakening experience, attempting suicide due to the side effects of over eight psychiatric medications, Lucas Salame had the choice to keep following the path of a drug addict or to pull himself out of darkness. He chose to address his inner wounds, move past the stigma of being labeled bipolar, and commit himself to deep contemplation.
Through prioritizing his health and well-being, as well as sharing his experiences with others, Lucas no longer uses drugs to escape. Instead, he channels his energy into what he believes is his true life’s purpose–being a voice and creating a community for those who have experienced mental health issues.
Lucas dedicates his time to providing an abundance of resources to assist those on the healing path though his show, The New Age Sage Podcast, and his expansive archive of written content.



Connect with Lucas:
Follow him on Instagram @lucas__salame. Visit his website www.new-age-sage.com. Watch episodes of The New Age Sage on Youtube. Listen to Lucas’s interview with Neeta on Apple or Spotify.  
If you loved this episode…
Learn more from Episode 97: What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Diets, & Emotional Health With Mona Sharma. Apple | Spotify Feel to heal Episode 74: How To Heal Past Wounds, Integrate, and Build Radical Self Awareness with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Awaken with Episode 36: How to Awaken the Artist Within with Garrain Jones. Apple | Spotify  
Discussion Question:
In a fast-paced world that often neglects emotional and mental health, how can we better address the unmet needs of today's youth?
Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable! 



Hey loves! Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking my FREE quiz here →  theemotionalreset.com/quiz 
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“So, the brain wants familiarity, the brain wants the things that have over time felt good. So, we go to those things. We go to those things that are easy, that are in our field of view, the things that we have done in the past.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan
 
The end of summer signals the start of school and changes that require flexibility during the  transition. It’s hard to get everyone on board. In this episode, I get real about my own experiences as a mother and the challenges of parenting, particularly during times of stress. The overwhelm and exhaustion felt by moms, dads, and kids alike are signals of the body's need for restoration. No one is immune from a dysregulated nervous system. Everyone deserves to regain balance and calm.



In this episode I talk about…
Seeking comfort through activities like binge-watching, aimless scrolling, or turning to food or alcohol. Recognizing the body's need for compassion through rest and self-care. Teaching children valuable skills for managing their own emotions and stress. Creating healthy rituals to regulate the nervous system and connect as a family.


Connect with Neeta:
Follow her on Instagram @neetabhushan. Follow The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Join the waitlist for the That Sucked. now what? 8-week group coaching course. 


If you loved this episode, you’ll love…
Episode 149: Emotional Hygiene: How to Repair & Be with Your Emotions When They Get Out of Control. Apple | Spotify Episode 111:  Red Light Therapy, Detoxing, and Wellness Biohacking for Men and Women with Lauren Berlingeri. Apple | Spotify Episode 103: The Importance of Self-Care and Nervous System Regulation with Alexi Panos. Apple | Spotify


Discussion Question:
How do you recognize the signs of a disregulated nervous system in your own life, and what are some effective ways you've found to regulate and restore balance?
Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable! 



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"My mission, now, is to reclaim the word WOMAN as the most powerful force on the planet." – Carin Rockind
 
Welcome Carin Rockind, a renowned empowerment coach and founder of The Purpose Girl podcast, to The Brave Table. Filming this episode was so much fun! Carin led me through her journey from leaving corporate America to answering her calling of empowering women to embrace their power, purpose, and pleasure. We even chat about her current motivation to shift focus, rebranding her show to the Reclaiming Woman Podcast and stepping out of the "good girl" conditioning. Through the transformative power of sisterhood, this episode is going to empower you to reclaim your  joy, embody your authenticity, and foster positive change in the world. You ready?!?
 
 
In this episode, we talk about…
Daring to be unapologetically bold despite the challenge of being seen as "too much. Life threatening moments, like being held at gunpoint, that inspire action despite fear. Experiencing miscarriages and fertility issues, and embracing vulnerability after  loss.  
 
The founder of The Institute of WOMAN and Women’s Happiness Day, Carin Rockind, MAPP, is on a mission to free women of self-doubt, systemic trauma-based fears, and limiting beliefs so that they rise in their fierce feminine power to lead this world from radiance and aliveness. As one of the leading experts in women’s happiness, she is a sought after speaker, teacher, and retreat leader who has empowered tens of thousands of women to not just survive – but THRIVE and love their lives. 
 
After surviving domestic violence, armed robbery, miscarriages and infertility, Carin turned her pain into purpose and became a marathon runner, new mom at 45, and keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies like Amazon, Capital One, and LinkedIn. She is a published author of Wonderful YOU, and her show, The PurposeGirl Podcast has 600,000 downloads. 



Connect with Carin:
Follow Carin on Facebook and Instagram. Listen to The Purpose Girl Podcast. Receive 4 Steps to POWER: Overcome Doubt, Fear and Shame for FREE. Register for WOMAN Rising Live! – a weekend event in Philadelphia November 2023. 


If you loved this episode…
Episode 148: Stepping Out of the 'Good Girl Box' From Pole Dancing, Pleasure-Seeking, to Full Liberation & Embodiment with Sheila Kelley is similar. Apple | Spotify  Play Episode 131: Defying Odds, Overcoming Fear, and Taking Risks to Thrive and Shine with Geeta Sidhu-Robb next. Apple | Spotify Listen to Episode 105:  Overcoming Adversity: Lessons on Navigating Life’s Suckiest Moments with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify


Book Recommendation: Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena Thomashauer



Discussion Question:
How have societal influences contributed to your experiences of doubt, shame, and fear?
Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable! 



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