The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 291: Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy
Welcome back, Brave Table fam! In this episode, we’re getting raw, real, and downright transformative with the incredible Jessica Zweig. From hitting rock bottom with burnout to experiencing a life-altering spiritual pilgrimage in Egypt, Jessica takes us on her journey of ego death, remembering her true essence, and rediscovering joy as her birthright.
We talk about the toxic hustle culture, the rise of the feminine frequency, and how stepping into our light often means facing our darkest shadows. Grab a chai and get ready for an inspiring ride through Jessica’s story of resilience, reclamation, and rebirth.
What you'll get out of this episode…
- Burnout in women manifests as exhaustion, irritability, and rage
- Slowness is a superpower
- Spiritual awakenings are messy and magical
- The feminine frequency is rising
- Your body is your sacred vessel
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro: Setting intentions with an affirmation card
02:00 - From business highs to burnout lows: Jessica’s journey
05:00 - The breaking point: Facing professional and personal darkness
12:00 - Burnout as a modern epidemic: Recognizing the signs
17:00 - The Egypt pilgrimage: Activations and ego death
22:00 - Surrendering to joy and slowing down
25:00 - The Light Work: Writing a book to guide others
29:00 - The rise of feminine frequency and collective healing
34:00 - Spill the Chai: Rapid-fire questions with Jessica
39:00 - Closing reflections and resources
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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.