The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 302: Should Friendships Be Easy? The Truth About Real Connection with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Hey, Brave Table fam! đ„ Buckle up because today, weâre diving deep into friendships, relationships, and the big question: Should friendships be easy? Weâve all heard itâif itâs not effortless, maybe itâs not meant to be, right? WRONG. In a time where weâre more âconnectedâ than ever yet lonelier than before, we need to redefine what real friendships look like and question whether weâre truly investing in our people. Iâm sharing the science of lifelong friendships, the reality of evolving relationships, and why deep, messy, and even conflicted friendships are the ones that stand the test of time. Weâre also peeling back the layers of business besties vs. real bestiesâbecause letâs be honest, not everyone clapping for you online is showing up for you in real life.
So grab your coffee, matcha, or green juice, and letâs get BRAVE about friendships, real human connection, and building a sisterhood that actually lasts.
What you'll get out of this episodeâŠ
Friendships that last over 7 years are more likely to be lifelong.
The loneliness epidemic is real, even in a hyper-connected world.
Making friends as an adult is differentâproximity and shared experiences matter.
Conflict in friendships is NOT a red flagâitâs a sign of depth.
Online friends vs. real-life friendsâare we confusing the two?
Business besties â real bestiesâif they wouldnât show up for you in a crisis, rethink their place in your life.
The âexpiration dateâ on friendshipsâwhen to hold on and when to let go.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Welcome to The Brave Table
01:30 - Should friendships be easy?
03:45 - The shocking truth about long-term friendships
06:20 - The loneliness epidemic & why connection feels harder today
08:50 - Moving abroad & redefining friendships
10:45 - Childhood vs. adult friendshipsâwhy they feel different
12:30 - College years: The last time friendships felt effortless?
15:20 - Making friends as an adultâwhatâs changed?
18:00 - Are your online friendships real? The tough question we need to ask
20:00 - Conflict in friendshipsâwhy itâs NECESSARY
23:30 - Business besties vs. real bestiesâdonât get it twisted
25:00 - Whoâs REALLY going to be there for you?
26:30 - The brave challenge: Who do you want to deepen your friendships with?
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. Sheâs written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book,That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health PodcastThe Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. Sheâs been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler.
After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.