352. That Sucked, Now What? Dr. Neeta Bhushan on Resilience, Reinvention, and Joy

Ever wonder how some women turn their hardest seasons into their greatest growth? In this powerful episode of CEO School, host Suneera Madhani sits down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan—bestselling author, speaker, founder, and host of The Brave Table podcast—to talk about resilience, emotional health, and the art of coming back stronger.

Live from the Millionaire Founders Club Retreat, Suneera and Neeta dive deep into grief, reinvention, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating emotional safety in leadership and life. Neeta shares her personal story of profound loss, her journey to emotional healing, and the micro-resets that help high-achieving women reclaim joy every day.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

💬 How to expand your capacity to feel—and why it’s the key to resilience

🎯 Small, powerful rituals to reset your nervous system throughout your day

🧠 Why successful women often numb out—and what to do instead

🌟 The real reason you feel exhausted by 8 PM (and how to fix it)

❤️ How to reconnect with yourself after seasons of survival mode

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, craving more connection, or simply need a reminder that your emotions are your superpower, this conversation is for you.

💬 Your Turn: What's one micro-reset you're going to try this week? Tag @ceoschool and @neetabhushan on Instagram and let us know!

📢 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review to help more women scale with confidence.

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