The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 303: How Quitting Coffee Changed My Life: A Journey to Better Health with Vinay Bhushan
Alright, Brave Table fam—buckle up, because today’s episode is a special one! I am sitting down with my baby brother, Vinay, who has completely transformed his life and his morning ritual—by giving up caffeine (gasp, I know!). From chugging five to six cups of coffee a day to developing Loom Superfoods, a caffeine-free powerhouse drink loaded with Mayan nut, adaptogens, and protein, Vinay’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.
But this episode isn’t just about coffee—it’s about answering the call when your health (and intuition) nudges you to pivot. We talk about breaking bad habits, braving change, and why so many people stay stuck in comfort zones instead of leaping into their true potential. Oh, and we’re spilling all the tea (or should I say, Loom) on why most coffee drinkers are unknowingly wrecking their sleep, gut health, and energy levels.
So if you’ve ever thought about cutting back on caffeine (or just making bold moves in your life and business), this one’s for you.
What you'll get out of this episode…
Caffeine disrupts gut, energy, and sleep cycles.
Growth comes from discomfort—Vinay moved cities to avoid stagnation.
Health is wealth—Vinay's high blood pressure at 30 was his wake-up call.
Big problems fuel big solutions—Vinay turned caffeine struggles into a business.
To pivot, ignore the noise, embrace uncertainty, and go for it.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:00] Intro: My Brother’s Wild Health Journey
[00:03:00] Affirmation of the Day: “I Am Brave Enough to Suck at New Things”
[00:06:00] The Moment Vinay Knew He Needed to Change His Life
[00:12:00] Drinking 6 Cups of Coffee a Day: What It Did to His Body
[00:19:00] Braving a Career Pivot: From Real Estate to Superfoods
[00:24:00] Discovering the Mayan Nut & Creating a Coffee Alternative
[00:29:00] How Caffeine Affects Sleep, Anxiety & Blood Pressure
[00:34:00] Why Loom Superfoods is the Ultimate Coffee Replacement
[00:39:00] The Reality of Entrepreneurship & Handling Naysayers
[00:45:00] How Ditching Caffeine Improved His Energy & Mental Clarity
[00:47:00] Final Hot Takes: What It Means to Be Brave
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s 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 Podcast The Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s 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.