The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 299: Finding 'The One': Kavita Jhaveri on Love, Vulnerability, and Family Dynamics
Welcome back, Brave Table fam! This week, we’re diving headfirst into the messy, magical, and oh-so-beautiful world of love and relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why you’re stuck in certain patterns, why your family dynamics seem to creep into your romantic life, or how to truly deepen your connections, this episode is for YOU.
My guest, Kavita Jhaveri, is a world-renowned love and relationship coach with over 15 years of experience helping people cultivate what she calls "soul-level love." She’s giving us the tea on everything from breaking toxic cycles to rewiring our beliefs about love and intimacy. So grab your chai, buckle up, and get ready for some serious breakthroughs.
What you'll get out of this episode…
- Unhealthy relationships start with family dynamics; healing begins at the root.
- True connection requires embracing vulnerability, even when it's uncomfortable.
- Understanding your parents' patterns reveals how they shape your relationships.
- Letting go of baggage attracts healthier relationships.
- Healing blends tradition, breaking patterns, and cultural navigation.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro: Braving Love & Relationships
02:12 – Meet Kavitha: Love Coach Extraordinaire
05:41 – Why "The One" Won’t Complete You
08:19 – Breaking Free from Family-Induced Patterns
13:13 – The “Parent Work” Method: Rewiring at the Root
20:57 – Raising Your Standards and Releasing Old Patterns
31:09 – Are Your Emotional Needs Being Met?
38:40 – How to Heal Familial Wounds for Better Relationships
46:08 – Nuances in South Asian Relationships
50:29 – Final Words & Free Relationship Summit Info
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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.