The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 354: Why Negative People Age Faster (And How to Protect Your Brain)
Ever catch yourself spiraling into a vent session — and suddenly everything feels heavier, darker, and more frustrating? What if I told you that complaining doesn’t just drain your energy — it can actually rewire your brain for more negativity, speed up your aging, and shrink the part of your brain responsible for memory and learning?
In this episode of The Brave Table, I’m diving deep into the hidden costs of complaining on your brain, body, and nervous system — and what you can do instead to return to presence, peace, and personal power. I’ll share the science behind how negativity loops form, the surprising effects they have on your health, and my top three rituals to break the cycle and reclaim your joy.
If you’ve been feeling stuck in frustration, judgment, or overthinking lately, this conversation is your invitation to shift your energy, stop watering the weeds, and start tending to your inner garden again.
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What you'll get out of this episode…
The surprising connection between complaining and faster aging
Why even 30 seconds of venting can cause brain fog, low energy, and inflammation
The hidden unmet needs often driving your complaints
- The brain science behind why “what fires together, wires together”
- How to break out of the negativity loop and reset your nervous system
- Three powerful rituals to return to calm, gratitude, and self-awareness
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If you loved this episode, check out…
Ep. #352: Anxious All the Time? Your Nervous System Is Trying to Tell You Something (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
Ep. #320: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You: A 4-Step Guide to Emotional Freedom (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.