The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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.
Episodes
You're Not Broken. Your Body Is Storing What You Never Felt
Stored stress, trapped emotions, and fascia: why your body still won't settle when you're doing everything right. If you live with chronic tension, cold hands, a gut that won't calm down, or the same relationship pattern on repeat, this conversation is for you. Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage and creator of Fascial Maneuvers, is back at The Brave Table. He spent decades in ch
Everyone Said It Was Stress: One Year After My Breast Implant Removal (The Labs, Symptoms & Questions I Wish I'd Asked Sooner)
Hey Brave Soul 💛Every October I think of my mom. She died of breast cancer when I was 16, and I promised myself I would never put my body in harm's way. So how did I spend 13 years with breast implants, and years explaining away symptoms that didn't add up?In this solo episode, a little over a year after my explant surgery, I'm sharing the rashes and nerve pain, the labs that came back
Why Your Cravings Aren't a Willpower Problem: Gut Health, Hidden Toxins & the Biohacks That Actually Work — with Joy Somers
In this episode, Joy takes us from the candy she hid in her closet as a kid straight through to the blood test that found mold and microplastics in her system — and what she did about it. We get into why "hangry" isn't normal, how to eat in the order that actually protects your blood sugar, why fasting should move with your cycle instead of against it, and the simple, science-backed
"How to Make Peace with the Rules You Never Agreed To: Motherhood Guilt, Money Blocks, and the Subconscious Beliefs Running Your Life — with Marisa Peer"
Before we begin, I need to ask you something. Think about the last time you genuinely felt at peace with who you are, not performing, not managing, not holding it together for someone else, just yourself. When was that? If it's been a while, if you can't remember, then what I'm about to share with you today is the most important conversation we've had on The Brave Table in the last
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 br
"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
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
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 highligh
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 technol
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
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 moment
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 lon
The Miscarriage That Started a Movement: Grief, Gaslighting, and the Truth About Men's Fertility | with Ronit Menashe
Men contribute to nearly 50% of infertility and miscarriage outcomes, yet women continue carrying almost the entire emotional, physical, and nutritional burden of conception.In this deeply moving conversation, Ronit shares how grief became purpose, how she naturally conceived at 42 after focusing on both partners' health, and why fertility isn't simply about age—it's about creating hea
The Beauty Industry Lied to You: Stress Is Aging You Faster Than Time | Uma Ghosh
In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Uma Ghosh, holistic beauty educator, founder of The Uma Show, and co-founder of Pro Age Aesthetics Academy, to unpack why beauty isn't something to fix, but something to embody.After building one of the Middle East's most successful television careers, burnout forced Uma to redefine everything she believed about beauty, success, and self-
Clear Skin From the Inside Out: What Your Acne Is Really Trying to Tell You About Your Gut, Hormones & Healing with Maria Marlowe
SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:http://bit.ly/2wbO47WIn this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with certified nutritionist, bestselling author, founder of Glow Biome, and renowned skin-gut expert Maria Marlowe to uncover the truth about acne, inflammation, gut health, hormones, and what your skin is actually trying to tell you.After struggling with acne for nearly five years, Maria was handed a presc
How to Make Peace with the Midlife Unraveling: People-Pleasing, Self-Abandonment, and the Woman You Were Before You Performed — with Ashley Turner
There comes a moment in a woman’s life when the old ways stop working.The people-pleasing. The over-functioning. The pushing through. The quiet self-abandonment.And something deeper begins to rise.In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with licensed psychotherapist, yoga and meditation expert, psychedelic-assisted therapist, and founder of The Haven, Ashley Turner, for a powerful conversat
Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves, and How to Find Our Way Back | Roxanne Saffaie
In this powerful return to The Brave Table, Neeta sits down with writer, speaker, and thought leader Roxanne Saffaie to discuss her upcoming book, The Truth In You Knows—a deeply transformative guide to self-trust, self-compassion, authenticity, and coming home to yourself.Together, they unpack why so many of us struggle to trust ourselves, how perfectionism keeps us stuck, the difference between
From Stripper to Monk: The Man Who Burned His Life Down and Found Himself in the Breath with Ashley Adelman
In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with breathwork facilitator, founder of Immersive Breathwork, and creator of The Remembered Self, Ashley Adelman, to explore what it truly means to come home to yourself.From navigating divorce, depression, loneliness, and identity loss to discovering breathwork as a powerful tool for healing emotional trauma, Ashley shares his remarkable journey of t
Why You Keep Choosing the Same Painful Relationship in Love -Sheleana Aiyana
In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sheleana Aiyana, founder of Rising Woman, bestselling author of Becoming the One, mother, and relationship expert whose work has helped millions heal attachment wounds, reconnect with themselves, and create healthier relationships.Together, we explore the hidden ways childhood wounds, nervous system patterns, self-abandonment, and attachment styl
421: How to Break the Generational Money Silence: The Conversation Your Parents Never Had With You (And You're Terrified to Have With Your Kids) | with Maya Corbic
What happens when parents want to teach money… but were never taught themselves?In this episode, Dr. Neeta sits down with Maya Corbic to explore how financial literacy can become a family experience instead of another source of stress.Maya shares practical ways parents can introduce saving, investing, and wealth-building conversations early while helping children develop confidence around money.Wh
420: How I'm Healing My Eldest Daughter Wound: Parentification, Perfectionism, and Letting Someone Else Hold Me for Once | Dr. Neeta Bhushan
What if being “the strong one” was never strength… but survival?In this solo episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta dives deeper into the hidden emotional burden many eldest daughters carry, especially in immigrant families, high-stress households, and environments where children were forced to grow up too fast.From becoming the peacekeeper and emotional regulator of the family… to struggling with
419: The Ancient Chinese Habits That Are Secretly Healing Women | Sara Jane ho
Turning 40 isn’t the beginning of decline. It’s the beginning of remembering who you really are.In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sarah Jane Ho, Netflix host of Mind Your Manners, entrepreneur, and educator in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Feng Shui, for a conversation that goes far beyond wellness trends.We talk about aging, identity, healing, tiger parenting, spiritual awa
418: How to Burn It Down When the Life You Built Looks Good From the Outside — with Christine Chang
What if the hardest part of growth isn’t starting something new?It’s letting go of what you’ve already built.In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Christine Chang, entrepreneur, former photographer, author, and filmmaker, to explore what it really takes to pivot your life, identity, and career.Because starting over isn’t just a strategic decision.It’s an emotional one.Christine opens
417: Why 'Showing Up Authentically' Is Actually Keeping You Invisible — with Julie Solomon
If your content is getting views but not converting into clients… this episode will completely change how you see your business.I’m joined today by Julie Solomon, identity and messaging coach, bestselling author of Get What You Want, and a leader in helping creators and entrepreneurs scale their brands with clarity and alignment.From building multi-million dollar businesses to going through deep i
416:The Medicine Your Kids Are Begging For (That No Doctor Prescribes)
If you’ve been told that good health comes in a pill bottle… this episode will flip that belief on its head.I’m joined today by Dr. Sandy Zanella, a physician, certified lifestyle medicine doctor, mindfulness educator, yoga teacher, and award-winning author of Happy Yogis.From brain research at UCLA to meditating on the living room floor with her kids every morning, Sandy is redefining what true h
415: How to Make Peace with the Identity, Lineage, and Heritage You Were Never Told You Had
What if discovering who you are… changes everything you thought you knew?In this breathtaking and soul-stirring conversation, I sit down with the extraordinary Princess Sarah Culberson — adoptee, activist, and actual Sierra Leone royalty — to explore what it means to discover who you really are, and what you do with that truth once you find it.Sarah grew up in West Virginia, navigating identity, r
414: How to Make Peace with Scarcity, Shame, & Money Belief You Got From Your Mother| Ruchi Pinniger
If you’re making money… but still feel like there’s never enough, this episode is for you.I’m joined by Ruchi Pinniger, financial mentor, investor, and founder of Watch Her Prosper, who’s helped thousands of women transform their relationship with money.Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about:You don’t have a money problem, you have a belief problem.In this conversation, we unpack how your s
Why You Keep Choosing the Same Painful Relationship in Love -Sheleana Aiyana
In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sheleana Aiyana, founder of Rising Woman, bestselling author of Becoming the One, mother, and relationship expert whose work has helped millions heal attachment wounds, reconnect with themselves, and create healthier relationships.Together, we explore the hidden ways childhood wounds, nervous system patterns, self-abandonment, and attachment styl
413: Only 25% of People Are Optimistic (Here’s How to Become One) with Dr. Sue Varma
If the world has felt heavy lately… this is for you.I’m joined today by Dr. Sue Varma, a leading psychiatrist, former director of NYU’s 9/11 mental health program, and author of Practical Optimism.After decades on the frontlines of trauma, she’s discovered something surprising: not everyone breaks. Some people become stronger.The difference? It’s not luck. It’s optimism, and it’s trainable.In this
412: How to Make Peace with the Men Who Couldn't Love You the Way You Needed: Fathers, Husbands, and the Silent Breakdown of South Asian Men — with Robin Uthappa
There’s a side of masculinity that we don’t talk about enough.In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and former international cricketer turned transformational coach, Robin Uthappa. Together, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface for so many men today.Because what if the reason men struggle to open up… isn’t what we think? We explore the hidden layers of vulnerability, the
411: Eldest Daughter Syndrome: Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone
If you’re the eldest daughter, you may have grown up being the strong one.The responsible one. The emotional stabilizer. The one who quietly held everything together.But what happens when the role you learned in childhood follows you into adulthood?In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something many women have felt but rarely had language for: emotional parentification and the invisible load eldest
410: The Hidden Cost of Constant Hustle with Serial Entrepreneur Ayda Shabanz
What happens when you achieve the success you’ve been chasing… and still feel lost and burned out?In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Ayda Shabanz, a woman who built a $10 million property portfolio by 30 and exited multiple businesses by 40, yet found herself confronting something few people talk about: the emotional cost of success.Ayda’s story didn’t be
409: Your Chronic Pain Might Not Need Surgery (New Science Explained) with Dr Adeel Khan
What if aging isn’t inevitable… but programmable?In this week’s episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with globally recognized regenerative medicine pioneer and CEO & Founder of Eterna Health, Dr. Adeel Khan, and what he shares will challenge everything you think you know about aging, chronic pain, stem cells, and surgery.Dr. Khan has worked with royalty, world champion athletes, and A-list c
408: You’re Losing Muscle Every Year (Here’s How to Reverse It) with Holly Perkins
Are you afraid of “bulking up”? Do you think lifting heavy will make you look masculine? Or maybe you’re exhausted… and can’t imagine adding one more thing to your plate?In this week’s Brave Table conversation, I sit down with strength expert Holly Perkins to unpack a truth most women have never been taught:With every passing birthday… you are losing muscle.If you’ve ever said:“I’m already tired.”
407: You’re Not Attracting the Wrong People. You’re Repeating a Pattern with Stefanos Sifandos
What if the people we fall in love with… aren’t random at all?In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with relationship coach, author, and my dear friend Stefanos Sifandos to explore the hidden forces shaping our attraction, intimacy, and emotional safety.We talk about trauma patterns, nervous-system conditioning, modern masculinity, and why so many of us feel chemistry… but
406: What Losing 115 Pounds Taught Me About Trauma, Food & Self-Love with Nikita Phulwani
What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical… but emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal?In this Brave Table conversation, I sit down with the fiercely honest Nikita Phulwani. She’s an entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Mumkin, who lost 53 kilograms yet discovered the real transformation had nothing to do with the scale.Together, we explore body image, trauma, boundaries, feminine
405: Emotionally Immature People Can't Hear You (Here's How To Talk To Them)
Are you constantly navigating conversations where you feel like you’re walking on eggshells? Or maybe you find yourself questioning your reality after talking to someone who can't seem to take accountability, ever?In this episode, I dive into the uncomfortable (but necessary) topic of how to talk to emotionally immature people — whether it’s a partner, parent, friend, or colleague.Through the
404: Why You're Struggling With Love in the Age of AI — Mo Gawdat Explains
What if the future of love (and the fate of AI) depended on you?In this eye-opening and deeply moving conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X and bestselling author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart, to explore the unexpected connection between artificial intelligence, emotional resilience, and human relationships.Mo reveals how AI is lear
403: How to Stop Shrinking, Over-Apologizing, and Negotiating Yourself Out of What You Actually Want — with Lousin Mehrabi
If you run away from conflict or think you’re “just not a good negotiator,” this episode will change everything.In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with world-renowned negotiator and mother, Lousin Mehrabi, who takes us on a journey of what negotiation really means. Spoiler: it’s not about boardrooms, billion-dollar deals, or getting your way. It’s about nav
402: You Cannot Manifest From Exhaustion (Here's What to Do Instead)
If you’re starting the year already tired, anxious, or behind… this episode is for you.Because here’s the truth no one is saying out loud: you cannot manifest from panic, exhaustion, or burnout. And in 2026, the real flex isn’t doing more — it’s feeling safe in your body.In this solocast, I’m unpacking why nervous system regulation is the foundation for everything you want to create in 2026 and 6
401: You’re Not Too Old, Too Late, or Too Much: Reinvention Starts Now with Daniela Baumann
What if your next chapter didn’t look like anything you’ve seen before… but felt more you than ever?In this empowering episode, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniela Baumann, who went from bankrupt single mom to global businesswoman and founder of over 20 pole dance studios across Europe — all while challenging outdated norms around female confidence, self-worth, and reinvention.This con
400: Why 'Just Reinvent Yourself' Is the Worst Advice You'll Ever Get Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Hey Brave Table fam! We’re celebrating 400 episodes, and I’m going all in with you.This isn’t your average highlight reel. It’s the real story of what it took to build my latest company — from scratch — while navigating motherhood, business pivots, product failures, and a whole lot of late-night decision-making (with chai in hand, of course).In this raw and real solocast, I’m walking you through t
399: Why You Don’t Have to Choose One Life Path Anymore with Hitha Palepu
Ever feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough” all at once? Or like you have to justify every decision, especially when pivoting careers, starting something new, or saying no to what no longer feels aligned?In today’s power-packed episode, I sit down with my soul sister and multi-hyphenate powerhouse Hitha Palepu. She’s the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, author, podcaster, and mama of two, and
398: Who You Must Become in 2026 to Manifest the Life You Want (5 Identity Shifts)
Feeling the pull for a new chapter, but not sure what it looks like yet?In this solo episode, I’m bringing you five of the most powerful, soul-shifting conversations we had on the podcast in 2025 on what it really takes to manifest your dream life in 2026.These aren’t just highlight reels. They’re real stories from brave women who’ve walked through reinvention in all its messy, magical forms. And
397: Why Pausing Your Career Might Be the Most Ambitious Move You Ever Make with Neha Ruch
What if stepping back from your career isn’t failure, but the most ambitious decision you’ll ever make?In this deeply validating and paradigm‑shifting conversation, I sit down with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, to dismantle everything we’ve been taught about ambition, worth, and identity after motherhood.Neha gives language to a season so many women live in s
396: Everyone Says “Cut Them Off” — Here’s What No One Tells You About Family Healing
We’re living in a time where “protect your peace” has become a mantra, and cutting off family is often labeled as healing. But what if that story is incomplete?In this deeply honest solocast, I explore the rise of family estrangement, the viral “no contact” culture, and the uncomfortable questions we’re not asking about loneliness, healing, and emotional resilience.I share my own lived experience
395: Release, Reclaim, Become Her: Your 2026 Reinvention Blueprint
Whether you’re stepping into 2026 feeling ready to rise… or just barely catching your breath, this is for you. In this episode, we’re doing a soul-nourishing recap of the 6 most powerful conversations I had in 2025 about one thing: REINVENTION. You’ll hear from women who burned the rulebook, released old identities, and reclaimed their worthiness — including powerful lessons from Vanessa Bennett,
394: Do This Powerful Guided Manifestation Ritual to Start 2026 Right
What if manifestation didn’t begin with doing more… but with softening?In this solocast, I’m inviting you into one of my most sacred end‑of‑year rituals — a chai ceremony I’ve practiced for over a decade to regulate my nervous system, clarify my desires, and call in the most expansive versions of my life.This is not about forcing goals. This is not about grinding, pushing, or manifesting from exha
393: The 6 Most Powerful Health Shifts You Must Embrace in 2026
What if health isn’t something you fix — but something you remember?As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, I wanted to pause and revisit the conversations that truly shifted how we think about healing. This episode brings together six of the most powerful health lessons from this year — conversations that challenged mainstream narratives, validated so many lived experiences, and reminded u
392: You’re Doing New Year’s Planning Wrong—Here’s What Actually Works
This isn’t another “set your goals for 2026” episode. This is the ritual I’ve done every single year for over a decade. It’s the very practice that helped me rebuild my life after heartbreak, divorce, and self-doubt… and guided me into joy, reinvention, and purpose.In this solocast, I walk you through the exact year-end reflection and vision casting ritual I do — with myself and with my partner. I
391: Are You Living in a Toxic Space? Here’s How to Fix It with Kristin Kilmer
Is your home secretly making you sick? In this episode, I sit down with the magical and deeply intuitive Kristin Kilmer — eco-lifestyle designer, wellness expert, and sacred space curator — to talk about something we rarely give enough attention to… the healing power of your home.Kristin has worked at the intersection of biophilic design, environmental consciousness, and energetic wellness for ove
390: Need a Reset? Where to Go When Your Nervous System Is Begging for a Break
What happens when you step away from the chaos of your everyday life… and into a healing sanctuary rooted in nature, energy, and ancient wisdom?In this solocast, I’m taking you inside my experience at The Farm at San Benito—a transformational wellness and healing retreat in the Philippines where I got to reset my nervous system, cleanse deeply, and rediscover what it means to feel whole.This episo
389: Healing Beyond Hospitals: The Farm’s Radical Approach to Wellness with Dr. Marian Alonzo
Welcome back, Brave Table fam! Today, I’m sitting down with the radiant Dr. Marian Alonzo, Medical Chief of the renowned wellness sanctuary, The Farm at San Benito. From being diagnosed with a serious heart condition as a child… to pioneering integrative healing for thousands—Dr. Marian’s story is nothing short of miraculous. In this powerful conversation, we peel back the layers on what truly cre
388: Why You’re Tired at 3PM—And How to Fix It Without Coffee
Do you hit that 3PM wall and feel like your brain’s gone on vacation without you? You’re not broken or lazy—your body is just trying to tell you something.In today’s solocast, I’m diving into the real reasons behind the afternoon slump. (Hint: it’s not just about needing more coffee.) I’m sharing the science, the self-awareness, and the nervous system wisdom behind that foggy, cranky, mid-day cras
387: Your Story Is Your Power: Building a Personal Brand That Heals & Inspires with Brielle Cotterman
If you’re afraid your story is “too much,” this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Too raw. Too heavy. Too real.My guest this week, Brielle Cotterman, believed that for years. Until she realized her story—surviving attempted murder and domestic violence—wasn’t a liability. It was her superpower.Today, Brielle is a multi-7-figure publicity expert, President of CEO School, founder of The Inf
386: Why Ayurveda is Your Greatest Business Hack with Arjita Sethi
Hey Brave Table fam—this episode is a soul-stirring convo that’ll have you rethinking how you build, how you live, and how you lead.I’m sitting down with my beautiful friend, serial entrepreneur & Ayurvedic disruptor Arjita Sethi, who is redefining what success looks and feels like—through ancient wisdom and cutting-edge tech.From building a tech company while mothering a newborn… to burning o
385: How to Make Peace with Darker Skin & Colorism in a World Where Beauty Standards Feel Never Good Enough | Nina Davuluri
What happens when you're too dark to be Miss India... but not American enough to be Miss America?In this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Nina Davuluri—activist, entrepreneur, and the first Indian-American Miss America. She takes us behind the scenes of her viral win, the backlash, and how colorism shaped her identity, her advocacy, and her new documentary
384: How to Reclaim Your Joy During the Most Chaotic Time of Year
Welcome to a very special solocast of The Brave Table — your soul’s holiday survival kit, if you will. 😉If the holidays make you feel anxious, overstimulated, or like you’re juggling too much — mama, this one’s for you. Whether you're navigating transitions, going through grief, or just trying to keep your cool in chaotic family dynamics, you're not alone. I've been there.This one’s es
383: Can Energy Healing Really Work? Frank Elaridi Shares the Proof
What if everything you thought you knew about healing… was only half the story?In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with Frank Elaridi—a 4x Emmy-winning journalist who traded red carpets and breaking news for emotional clearings and energy healing. Frank has gone from covering world disasters and celebrity interviews to helping people release the unseen blocks that keep them stuck—men
382: STOP Overcomplicating Mindfulness (Do THIS Instead)
Hey loves, in this tender solo episode, I’m sharing what’s been really going on behind the scenes—especially after our family’s big move to Dubai, raising two littles, and running a business in a fast-moving, go-go-go culture.I found myself craving stillness, yet feeling like my nervous system was stuck in overdrive.So today’s conversation is an invitation to redefine mindfulness. Not as another t
381: Your Body Already Knows How to Heal – The Ancient Wisdom We Forgot with Nidhi Pandya
Hey Brave Table fam! In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with the radiant and brilliant Nidhi Pandya, Ayurvedic Doctor and creator of the Inner Climate® Framework, to completely shake up how we think about health, healing, and wholeness.We talk about what it really means to feel well — beyond the green juices, supplements, or even "self-care" — and how ancient Vedic wisdom is the mis
380: What They Don't Tell You About Menopause & Midlife with Tamsen Fadal
Welcome back to The Brave Table, my loves. Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations we’ve had around midlife and women’s health.I’m sitting down with Tamsen Fadal—Emmy Award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the unapologetic voice behind social media’s “midlife mentor” movement. After spending more than three decades as a beloved news anchor, Tamsen went
379: Breast Implants Made Me Sick — Dr. Aditya Sood & Laura Bowden Expose the Truth About BII
Hey, Brave Soul 💛This one’s personal.In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with my very own explant surgeon, Dr. Aditya Sood, and breast implant illness (BII) survivor and advocate, Laura Bowden, for a raw, honest conversation about the shocking truth behind breast implants and what so many women wish they had known sooner.For years, I was chasing answers. Why was I constantly ex
378: I Removed My Breast Implants After 10 Years—Here’s Why (And What Happened Next)
Hey loves, this one’s raw. It’s tender. And honestly, it’s been a long time coming.In this solo episode, I’m finally opening up about something I’ve been quietly navigating behind the scenes for years — my explant journey. Yep. Earlier this year, I made the incredibly personal (and powerful) decision to remove my breast implants after over a decade of living in a body that no longer felt like mine
377: Why Your School's Air Quality Might Be Making Your Kids Sick with Mike Feldstein
What if the air you breathe — in your home, office, or your child’s school — is silently draining your energy, disrupting your sleep, messing with your hormones, and making your kids sick?Today, I sit down with Mike Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and leading expert in air quality & environmental health. Mike has spent years in wildfire remediation, disaster response, and toxic‑home investigations
376: 7 Daily Habits That Will Add Years to Your Life (Backed by Science & Soul)
Hey loves, this solo episode is a juicy one—especially if you're craving more vitality, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to your body as you age.I’m diving into the 7 exact practices that have reversed my metabolic age, helped me ground during chaos, and brought more joy into my days. These are the rituals I live by—simple, powerful, and most importantly, sustainable. No cold plunges
375: Perimenopause: The Hormonal Rollercoaster We Don’t Talk About Enough with Dr. Mariza Snyder
What if everything you thought you knew about perimenopause… was wrong? In this Brave Table episode, I’m sitting down with the powerhouse herself — Dr. Mariza Snyder — bestselling author, passionate advocate for midlife women, and a leading voice in women’s hormone health.We go deep into what no one teaches us about our 30s, 40s, and 50s as women: the hormone shifts, the hidden symptoms, the brain
374: Adaptogens Are NOT a Quick Fix—Here’s What They Really Do
What’s the deal with adaptogens—are they just wellness hype, or do they actually work?Hey, love. This solo episode is a soul-to-sip deep dive into something super close to my heart: adaptogens. I’ve studied these herbs for years, experimented with them through the depths of burnout and postpartum, and today I’m breaking it all down for you — myths, magic, and everything in between.This one’s raw,
373: Why Your Closet Is Sabotaging Your Success (No One Talks About This) with Danieli Niéri
What if your closet is silently sabotaging your success?In this raw and empowering convo, I sit down with my very own image consultant, Danieli Niéri, to unpack the deeper truths behind our clothes, our closets, and how we show up in the world. Danieli is not your average fashion stylist—she’s a soul-first style whisperer who believes the way we dress reflects how we feel about ourselves and teach
372: What Happens When You Leave Your Body? The Truth About Astral Projection with Jade Shaw
If you’ve ever been curious about out-of-body experiences, astral travel, or what lies beyond our physical form — this episode is for you!I’m sitting down with the amazing Jade Shaw, a global expert in altered states of consciousness, to explore how OBEs (Out-of-Body Experiences) are not only real but can be powerful tools for healing, self-discovery, and transformation.Jade shares her very real,
371: She Braved Abuse, Divorce, & Bankruptcy — Then Wrote the Book Every Child Needs (ft Juls Bindi)
In this deeply vulnerable and inspiring episode, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur and mama Juls Bindi. From surviving abuse and trauma to building two multimillion-dollar companies (ZuGoPet and ZuGo Bike), Juls now channels her healing into empowering the next generation through emotional intelligence.We dive into her journey from Shark Tank inventor to a soulful children’s book author, and
370: Founder, Mama, ADHD? How to Stop Shaming Your Brain & Start Thriving
Hey Brave Table fam—today’s solo is one that’s been stirring in my heart for a while.In this episode, I’m finally owning something I’ve never admitted publicly in over 300 episodes... I have ADHD. Yep. Your girl has spent years juggling a neurodivergent brain while building businesses, raising two littles, writing books, and trying to keep it all together. And maybe you’ve been doing that too—sile
369: This Doctor Changed How I Think About Health, Hormones & Longevity (with Dr Jenna Burton)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, feeling exhausted no matter how much sleep you get, or just wondering why your body feels… off — then this episode is your wake-up call.I sat down with the powerhouse, Dr. Jenna Burton — a medical doctor, personal trainer, strongwoman, longevity expert, and aesthetic medicine practitioner — and we went ALL IN on what your body is actually trying to
368: The Truth About Age-Gap Love, Divorce & Reinvention with Caroline Stanbury
Hey loves — in today’s juicy episode of The Brave Table, I’m joined by the unapologetic queen herself, Caroline Stanbury — Real Housewives star, real estate mogul, mother of 3, and host of Uncut & Uncensored. And whew, we go there.We talk about what it really takes to reinvent yourself at any age, how to reclaim confidence after divorce, why marrying a younger man still raises eyebrows (and wh
367: Feminine Embodiment: The Healing Practice Every Woman Needs Right Now with Amy Natalie
Hey Brave Table fam — today I’m so excited to sit down with the radiant Amy Natalie, a women’s empowerment coach, embodiment guide, and author of The Feminine Way. This conversation is a balm for the soul if you’ve ever found yourself chasing productivity, numbing your emotions, or feeling disconnected from your body. Amy and I unpack what it truly means to embody your feminine energy in a world t
366: How to Make Peace with Slowing Down When You've Been Praised for Your Speed Your Whole Life
Hey love, welcome back to The Brave Table. This solocast is a love letter to your nervous system and a gentle nudge to step out of hustle culture and into your slow era. 💛If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the things — calendar color-coded, inbox exploding, mind racing — yet still feel like you’re barely keeping up, I’ve been there. I’ve lived that high-achiever life until my body hit the b
365: The Wake-Up Call Every Overachieving Woman Needs with Suneera Madhani
Hey Brave Table fam! This week, I’m switching seats and landing in the hot seat — interviewed by the incredible Suneera Madhani, CEO & founder of Stax Payments and host of the CEO School podcast. We’re flipping the script and going raw, real, and DEEP.We’re talking identity loss, motherhood, burnout, and the journey of unlearning the “good girl” programming. I share parts of my story I haven’t
364: How I Created a Wellness Tea Brand That Actually Heals
Hey loves, this episode is so close to my heart. I’m sharing something deeply personal and raw — the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes story of how I launched Chai Tonics, my new Ayurvedic wellness tea brand. This isn’t just about tea — it’s about reclaiming ritual, honoring ancestral wisdom, and finding home within ourselves, one cup at a time.I spill the truth behind building a CPG brand while m
363: What Falling Apart Taught Me About Being Loveable with Amber Rae
What if the messiest parts of your life were actually the most magnetic?Today, I’m joined by the phenomenal Amber Rae—author of Choose Wonder Over Worry, The Answers Are Within You, and now her soul-baring debut memoir Loveable. In this deeply emotional and raw conversation, Amber opens up about her journey through heartbreak, identity loss, performing for love, and finally finding herself again t
362: What Building a Wellness Brand Taught Me About People-Pleasing, Burnout, and the Lies the Industry Tells Women
Hey loves — today’s episode is so close to my heart. I’m pulling back the curtain and taking you inside a labor of love that’s been years in the making… the official launch of Chai Tonics, my first-ever wellness product made for busy mamas, high-achievers, and women like you and me who crave more calm, focus, and grounded rituals in our lives.But this isn’t just about a product. I’m also walking y
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