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The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Dr. Neeta Bhushan

300 episodes

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.

More about the show

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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  1. How to Make Peace with Self-Doubt, Grief, and Being the 'Chill,' Low-Maintenance Woman — with Dr. Ellen Vora

    · 49 min

    A decade ago, Dr. Ellen Vora was six months pregnant when her mother died suddenly. Weeks later, lying on an acupuncturist's table, she heard: "I have a message coming through from your mom." She's not a psychic. She's…

  2. You're Not Anxious, You're Inflamed: A Brain Doctor's Guide to the Busy Brain, Perimenopause & Healing — with Dr. Romie Mushtaq

    · 43 min · Episode 1

    The Busy Brain Explained: Dr. Romie breaks down exactly what a Busy Brain is — why anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia aren't three separate problems but one root cause rooted in neuroinflammation — and why women of color are…

  3. You're Not Broken. Your Body Is Storing What You Never Felt

    · 45 min

    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…

  4. Everyone Said It Was Stress: One Year After My Breast Implant Removal (The Labs, Symptoms & Questions I Wish I'd Asked Sooner)

    · 27 min

    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…

  5. Why Your Cravings Aren't a Willpower Problem: Gut Health, Hidden Toxins & the Biohacks That Actually Work — with Joy Somers

    · 51 min

    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…

  6. "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"

    · 50 min · Episode 437

    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…

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

    · 55 min

    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,…

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

    · 50 min · Episode 435

    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…

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

    · 50 min · Episode 434

    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…

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

    · 29 min · Episode 433 · Explicit

    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…

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

    · 39 min · Episode 432

    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.…

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

    · 46 min · Episode 431

    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…

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

    · 21 min · Episode 430

    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…

  14. 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

    · 53 min · Episode 429

    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…

  15. The Miscarriage That Started a Movement: Grief, Gaslighting, and the Truth About Men's Fertility | with Ronit Menashe

    · 35 min · Episode 428

    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…

  16. The Beauty Industry Lied to You: Stress Is Aging You Faster Than Time | Uma Ghosh

    · 43 min · Episode 427

    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…

  17. Clear Skin From the Inside Out: What Your Acne Is Really Trying to Tell You About Your Gut, Hormones & Healing with Maria Marlowe

    · 37 min · Episode 426

    SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:http://bit.ly/2wbO47W In 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…

  18. How to Make Peace with the Midlife Unraveling: People-Pleasing, Self-Abandonment, and the Woman You Were Before You Performed — with Ashley Turner

    · 48 min · Episode 424

    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…

  19. Why We Stop Trusting Ourselves, and How to Find Our Way Back | Roxanne Saffaie

    · 46 min · Episode 424

    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,…

  20. From Stripper to Monk: The Man Who Burned His Life Down and Found Himself in the Breath with Ashley Adelman

    · 54 min · Episode 423

    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.…

  21. Why You Keep Choosing the Same Painful Relationship in Love -Sheleana Aiyana

    · 52 min · Episode 422

    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…

  22. 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

    · 57 min · Episode 421

    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…

  23. 420: How I'm Healing My Eldest Daughter Wound: Parentification, Perfectionism, and Letting Someone Else Hold Me for Once | Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    · 24 min · Episode 420

    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…

  24. 419: The Ancient Chinese Habits That Are Secretly Healing Women | Sara Jane ho

    · 47 min · Episode 419

    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…

  25. 418: How to Burn It Down When the Life You Built Looks Good From the Outside — with Christine Chang

    · 41 min · Episode 418

    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,…

  26. 417: Why 'Showing Up Authentically' Is Actually Keeping You Invisible — with Julie Solomon

    · 44 min · Episode 417

    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…

  27. 416:The Medicine Your Kids Are Begging For (That No Doctor Prescribes)

    · 49 min · Episode 416

    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…

  28. 415: How to Make Peace with the Identity, Lineage, and Heritage You Were Never Told You Had

    · 38 min · Episode 415

    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…

  29. 414: How to Make Peace with Scarcity, Shame, & Money Belief You Got From Your Mother| Ruchi Pinniger

    · 48 min · Episode 414

    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…

  30. Why You Keep Choosing the Same Painful Relationship in Love -Sheleana Aiyana

    · 52 min

    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…

  31. 413: Only 25% of People Are Optimistic (Here’s How to Become One) with Dr. Sue Varma

    · 55 min · Episode 413

    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…

  32. 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

    · 58 min · Episode 412

    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…

  33. 411: Eldest Daughter Syndrome: Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone

    · 25 min · Episode 411

    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…

  34. 410: The Hidden Cost of Constant Hustle with Serial Entrepreneur Ayda Shabanz

    · 1 h 16 min · Episode 410

    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…

  35. 409: Your Chronic Pain Might Not Need Surgery (New Science Explained) with Dr Adeel Khan

    · 52 min · Episode 409

    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…

  36. 408: You’re Losing Muscle Every Year (Here’s How to Reverse It) with Holly Perkins

    · 53 min · Episode 408

    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…

  37. 407: You’re Not Attracting the Wrong People. You’re Repeating a Pattern with Stefanos Sifandos

    · 48 min · Episode 407

    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…

  38. 406: What Losing 115 Pounds Taught Me About Trauma, Food & Self-Love with Nikita Phulwani

    · 47 min · Episode 406

    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,…

  39. 405: Emotionally Immature People Can't Hear You (Here's How To Talk To Them)

    · 20 min · Episode 405

    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…

  40. 404: Why You're Struggling With Love in the Age of AI — Mo Gawdat Explains

    · 47 min · Episode 404

    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…

  41. 403: How to Stop Shrinking, Over-Apologizing, and Negotiating Yourself Out of What You Actually Want — with Lousin Mehrabi

    · 43 min · Episode 403

    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…

  42. 402: You Cannot Manifest From Exhaustion (Here's What to Do Instead)

    · 38 min · Episode 402

    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…

  43. 401: You’re Not Too Old, Too Late, or Too Much: Reinvention Starts Now with Daniela Baumann

    · 59 min · Episode 401

    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…

  44. 400: Why 'Just Reinvent Yourself' Is the Worst Advice You'll Ever Get Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    · 35 min · Episode 400

    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…

  45. 399: Why You Don’t Have to Choose One Life Path Anymore with Hitha Palepu

    · 52 min · Episode 399

    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…

  46. 398: Who You Must Become in 2026 to Manifest the Life You Want (5 Identity Shifts)

    · 38 min · Episode 398

    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…

  47. 397: Why Pausing Your Career Might Be the Most Ambitious Move You Ever Make with Neha Ruch

    · 53 min · Episode 397

    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…

  48. 396: Everyone Says “Cut Them Off” — Here’s What No One Tells You About Family Healing

    · 34 min · Episode 396

    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…

  49. 395: Release, Reclaim, Become Her: Your 2026 Reinvention Blueprint

    · 29 min · Episode 395

    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…

  50. 394: Do This Powerful Guided Manifestation Ritual to Start 2026 Right

    · 28 min · Episode 394

    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…

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