The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 311: Ayurveda, Longevity & Healing Burnout: Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health
Brave fam, this episode will change how you think about health, longevity & healing. đ„
What if you did everything ârightââate well, exercised, followed every wellness ruleâthen BOOM, a shocking diagnosis? Thatâs exactly what happened to my guest, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh.
A former ER physician turned Ayurveda expert, she was just months into writing her book when she was diagnosed with breast cancerâdespite living an Ayurvedic lifestyle for decades. Instead of breaking her, it became her greatest teacher.
In this powerful convo, we dive into ancient Ayurvedic secrets for modern wellness, why stress & toxins are wrecking our health, and real steps to reverse it. If you've ever questioned Western medicine, struggled with burnout, or just want to feel vibrant & alive againâthis one's for you.
đ What Youâll Learn:
- How Ayurveda explains aging & longevityâand why it works
- The #1 mistake high-achievers make that leads to burnout
- The real reason stress is killing us (& how to reset)
- 5 Ayurvedic âLongevity Switchesâ to reverse aging & inflammation
- The shocking connection between emotional trauma & disease
- How to stop doing so muchâand start receiving more healing
- Why fasting, circadian rhythms & breathwork are health non-negotiables
- A deeply personal journey through cancer, resilience & self-acceptance
đ„ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Welcome to The Brave Table01:30 - Meet Dr. Avanti & her journey from ER to Ayurveda07:15 - The wake-up call: Realizing Western medicine wasnât enough12:45 - The breast cancer diagnosis that changed everything18:30 - Ayurveda 101: What it is & why itâs the original longevity hack26:50 - Biggest myths about Ayurveda & why Western medicine is catching up33:20 - How stress, toxins & emotional suppression show up in illness41:10 - The 5 Longevity Switches that reverse aging & burnout49:30 - Learning to receive: The hardest but most healing lesson57:00 - Final wisdom & where to find Dr. Avanti
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and human connection expert. Sheâs the bestselling author of That Sucked, Now What?, endorsed by Jay Shetty, and host of The Brave Table podcast. Featured in Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, and more, Neeta blends human behavior, ancient wisdom, and psychology to empower others. After building a million-dollar dental practice, she traveled to 45+ countries, researching resilience and healing. Overcoming personal loss and adversity, she now helps others transform their struggles into strength. Mom of two, wellness junkie, and chai lover.