Hey, loves! Did you miss me? I missed you! So, I’m back with another solo episode.   "What else are we denying in ourselves to actually feel? Where else are we denying our capacity to feel when we are denying our emotions? Where are you denying yourself the ability to express?" -Dr. Neeta Bhushan   In this solo episode, I speak candidly about... The significance of connecting with our inner child and inner teenager. The impact of suppressing emotions and the importance of allowing ourselves to feel. The role of childhood experiences in shaping our belief systems and worldviews. Breaking free from societal expectations and embracing our true selves.   Reflecting on a transformative three-day event, I'll take you on an exploration of the power of inner child healing, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and expressing emotions for personal growth and fulfilling relationships.   By observing where we hold tension and emotions in our bodies, we unlock our true potential. So, as you listen, drop out of your mind and into your body. In stillness, by embracing vulnerability and creating space for authentic expression, we break free from societal expectations and rewrite our narratives.   Thanks for tuning in to reclaim your inner child, nurture your emotional well-being, and shine your authentic light into the world!   Connect with me: Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan. Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Take the BRAND NEW Emotional Type Quiz to find your emotional type. Learn more about Dharma Coaching Institute Embodiment Coaching Certification.   If you loved this episode... Then be sure to listen to Episode 132: Embracing the Magic of Renewal and Reconnection: Nurturing Your Inner Child with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify You’ll love Episode 98: When We Break Down, We Break Through: Dr. Neeta on The Big Silence with Karena Dawn.  Apple | Spotify Episode 86: How To Find the Magic in the Messy Moments and How To Fly Forward Past the Challenges With Dr. Neeta Bhushan will help further your growth. Apple | Spotify Question:  Reflecting on your own experiences, how has suppressing emotions affected your personal growth and relationships? How can you create space for authentic expression and embrace vulnerability in your life? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!    Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop   We love hearing your feedback! To express our gratitude we're giving away six That sucked, now what? companion conversation decks. How do you enter? Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co.

“Life, love, and friendship is this balance of three part harmony. And it's the balance of me being me, you being you, and an understanding of the US. Too much of me and we lose us, too much of you and we lose us, too much of us and I lose me."  - Marquise Stillwell   In this captivating episode of The Brave Table podcast, I am thrilled to engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with my dear friend, Marquise Stillwell. In this episode we have a brave conversation about…. Unveiling the power of flexibility in building a thriving business venture. Understanding the value of authentic relationships in enriching one's life. Gaining insights into the practice of self-reflection for continuous personal improvement. Grasping the art of cultivating a positive environment for everyone around you. Embracing the need to provide a platform for underrepresented individuals and ideas.   Marquise Stillwell is a designer and a catalyst for building communities and products across design, art, and culture. His career spans across two decades, and his curiosity for people and spaces developed into a passion for designing systems to make environments better for all people.    Connect with Marquise: Check out his website www.quise.design Follow him on Instagram @quisenyc or @opnbx Follow him on  Linked In Listen to his podcast The Sweet Flypaper Apple | Spotify   If this episode resonated with you... Listen to 130: The Power of Living Out Loud: Thrive Through Authenticity and Wholeness with Vasavi Kumar. Apple | Spotify Episode 104: Coexisting with Fear & Building Confidence & Competence in Public Speaking with Tricia Brouk with Tricia Brouk might be for you. Apple | Spotify You’ll love Episode 57: How to Create Magical Moments of Flow and Manifest Anything with Skip Kelly.  Apple | Spotify   Question:  How does the balance of individuality and understanding contribute to success in various aspects of your life? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!    Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here @ thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop!   Remember, your feedback means the world to us. Leave a glowing 5-star review, take a screenshot, and send it to support@globalgrit.co. As a token of our gratitude, you'll receive our exclusive FREE gift.  

“On the other side of each success, we learn what we're capable of. We see another layer, like, we see something else we can do and we want to explore that."  - Laura Gassner Otting   Enjoy today's thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable Laura Gassner Otting! We dive deep into the realms of ambition, balance, and the emotional journey of success.   In this episode we explore…. the art of alchemizing moments of success how to navigate the rollercoaster of emotions that accompanies them insights on stepping outside one's comfort zone and defying expectations the transformative power of embracing the challenging period that often follows a moment of triumph   Drawing from her own experiences, Laura takes us on an adventure through metaphorical locations like Impostor Town, Doubtsville, and Burnout City, shedding light on how to navigate and reconcile success with the complex emotions it can evoke.   A frequent contributor to Good Morning America, the TODAY Show, Harvard Business Review, and Oprah Daily, Laura is the Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of three books, Wonderhell, Limitless, and Mission-Driven.   Connect with Laura: Follow Laura on Instagram @heylgo. Follow Laura on Facebook @heylgo. Get your copy of Wonderhell. Take the Wonderhell Quiz.   If you loved this episode... Check out Episode 125: How to Live a Fulfilling Life and Set Meaningful Goals with Sebastian Terry. Apple | Spotify You may enjoy Episode 120: Creating a Life You Love By Design with Carolyn Buck Luce.  Apple | Spotify Episode 100: Dismantling The Idea of “Unconventional” & How Your Greatest Obstacles Can Guide You To Your Dream Life with Adrucia Apana is also a juicy listen. Apple | Spotify   Question: How are your triumphs helping you to gain a deeper understanding of your capabilities? How are you discovering how each success leads to a new layer of growth?   Share your insights and reflections with us on IG @thebravetable!   And remember, we absolutely love your reviews! Leave a 5-star review and screenshot it, then send it to support@globalgrit.co. As a token of our appreciation, you'll receive a FREE gift.  

“Asking overwhelmed, depleted, exhausted, burned out, overstimulated people to do anything more than a tiny step at a time is just adding fuel to the fire and setting people up for failure." - Pilar Gerasimo   If you believe normal is overrated in regard to personalized care, then you’re going to love today’s guest, Pilar Gerasimo!  In today’s episode we talk about…. The hidden impact of chronic depletion and sensory overload on our overall well-being. Embracing healthy deviance as a powerful tool to regain control of our health and happiness. Unveiling the nonconformist competencies of healthy deviance: Amplified awareness, preemptive repair, and continuous growth. Understanding the importance of reclaiming our mojo and addressing underlying factors before embarking on significant changes.   In this transformative episode, together, we explore the challenges we face in navigating an unhealthy default reality and unravel Pilar's groundbreaking approach to reclaiming health and happiness.    Get ready for an eye-opening conversation that will leave you inspired and equipped with practical strategies for breaking free from societal norms and living a healthier, more fulfilling life.   Pilar is the author of The Healthy Deviant: A Rule Breaker's Guide to Being Healthy in an Unhealthy World, founding editor of Experience Life magazine, and co-host of The Living Experiment podcast.   Connect with Pilar: Follow Pilar on Instagram @pilargerasimo. Follow Pilar on Facebook @PilarGerasimo and join her group for freebies. Take her “Are You a Healthy Deviant?” quiz.   If you loved this episode... Circle back to Episode 129: How to Reverse & Optimize Your Health with Tracy Duhs. Apple | Spotify Revisit Episode 126: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Fulfilled Life with Melissa Ambrossini and Nick Broadhurst.  Apple | Spotify Explore Episode 111: Red Light Therapy, Detoxing, and Wellness Biohacking with Lauren Berlingeri.  Apple | Spotify   Question: How can you embrace your inner rule breaker to challenge societal norms and create a life that aligns with your true health and happiness?   We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to support@globalgrit.co you will get your FREE gift!  

"We forget that the original core was us two. We forget that. And, now we pour everything into our littles….We also wanted to know what could it look like in juicy year number seven. What do we both need individually as, as you know, our inner kids?"   Hey there, loves! In this transformative episode, I want to share a glimpse of the incredible journey Ajit and I recently embarked upon in the vibrant city of Cartagena, Colombia. Join me as we dive into the deep waters of self-discovery, friendship, and co-creation. Together, we explore what it truly means to nourish our inner children and create a harmonious balance in both business and life.   In today’s episode, I talk about: Igniting the flame of creativity through immersive experiences in new environments. Unplugging and carving out intentional time to disconnect from work and connect with our inner selves. The transformative power of creating sacred space for renewal and reconnection in relationships. Embracing our past with gratitude and celebrating the beautiful lessons learned along the way. Reflecting on the profound personal growth and metamorphosis we undergo throughout our journey. Setting intentions for the future and envisioning the magic of new beginnings.   I invite you to embark on your own journey of self-nurturing and growth. Share with us the steps you're willing to take to embrace your inner child, awaken your creativity, and step into a future filled with love and purpose.   Question How can you create sacred moments of reset and recharge in your own life and relationships?   Connect with me: Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan. Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Nurture your inner child with a copy of my latest book That Sucked. Now What?   If you loved this episode... Dive into Episode 34: Trusting Your Inner Light, Find True Love, and How to Heal with Alex Mendeluk. Apple | Spotify Gain valuable insights from Episode 72: How to Build Resilience and Master Personal Growth Through Your Relationships with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 74: How To Heal Past Wounds, Integrate, and Build Radical Self Awareness with Dr. Neeta Bhushan offers guidance for your personal journey! Apple | Spotify   We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to, support@globalgrit.co you will get your FREE gift!  

“I want to thrive and shine…. I don't need to be likable. That's really not my goal. My goal is for me to be the most powerful person that I humanly can be on a daily basis.”   Join us for an inspiring conversation with entrepreneur and activist Geeta Siddhu-Robb!    In today’s episode we talk about…. Finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Embracing risk and stepping out of comfort zones. Building an abundance mindset and pursuing personal desires. Discovering the potential of working from home and becoming an entrepreneur. Growing up in privilege and the influence of powerful family members. Navigating loneliness and making life choices in the face of disapproval.   Geeta has faced numerous challenges in her life. After experiencing wealth and success in the property development industry, her world turned upside down when her firm failed, resulting in eviction from her home and the dissolution of her marriage.    Determined to overcome these adversities, she started teaching yoga and saved diligently to establish her own organic food and juice program delivery business, Nosh Detox.    Today, Geeta empowers thousands of clients on their health journeys. Geeta's story exemplifies the power of determination, embracing change, and cultivating an abundance mindset.   Connect with Geeta: Follow Geeta on Instagram @geetasidhurobb. Join her free group  The Rewire Method.   If you loved this episode... Check out Episode 31: Reclaiming Wellness in Living Your Best Life with Jovanka Ciares. Apple | Spotify Listen to Episode 93: How to Be Rich in All Areas of Your Life with Sheila Bella.  Apple | Spotify Tune in to Episode 22: Reclaiming Yourself & Living a Life of Pleasure with Regena Thomasauer.  Apple | Spotify   Question: How can you embrace change, overcome challenges, and cultivate a mindset of abundance in your own life?   We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to support@globalgrit.co, you will get your FREE gift!

Today, I’m joined by the lovely Vasavi! Enjoy!   "Once you clear away your sh*t and you know who the F you are, you can now pay that forward to another person. I want people to clear themselves out, courageously pursue their dream, be the dream, live the dream, then help somebody else. What’s the point of all this work if you’re not going back to help those people?" In today’s episode, we talk about: Healing from harsh parenting How you talk to yourself matters It’s about how you say it, not what you say The first 2 steps to take to really lead your life Why you should live your life out loud and what that means And so much more! When I think about the ultimate reinvention queen, going from the conventional to completely UNconventional, I think of today’s guest, Vasavi Kumar.    Vasavi has lived many lives. She grew up a first-generation Indian immigrant in a household with strict rules that expected her to follow a conservative life path like her parents (her mother was a cardiologist; her father an accountant).     She tried it out for a while, going to an Ivy League school, getting married to a traditional and conventional Hindu man, and becoming a therapist—all the South Asian ‘good girl’ checks. But ultimately, Vasavi was a brown sheep, and never did things just because. From a young age, she wouldn’t take no for an answer, and was always asking the question—why?   As she began asking herself why and questioning her own life—her marriage, her career, her likes and dislikes—everything changed. Following a divorce after 4 years of marriage, changing careers, a battle with drugs and alcohol, and refusing to be her family’s scapegoat, Vasavi stepped into her power and became the impactful coach she is today (and a chef, and a stand-up comedian—she’s seriously dabbled in it all!) As unique as her name, the cure for the common existence is Vasavi's inspiration. You are her mission. Let intrigue and passion meet you with a side dish of humor and intelligence in this powerful + juicy episode.   She is one of my dearest girlfriends and I’m so glad that you get to experience her again! Dive in and enjoy! Connect with Vasavi:   - Find Vasavi on Instagram @mynameisvasavi. - Order Vasavi’s new book, Say It Out Loud, here. - Listen to episode 102 with Vas here. - Listen to Neeta’s episode on Vas’ podcast here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 102: Embracing the Joy and Chaos of Motherhood with Vasavi Kumar. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 39:  Second Chances at Life, Manifesting through Contrast, and Responsible Leadership with Jenna Phillips Ballard. Apple | Spotify   - Episode 55: ‘How To Be More Bold & Colorful in All Areas of Your Life with Paola Mathé’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to support@globalgrit.co, you will get your FREE gift!   

Today, I’m joined by the Hydration Queen, Tracy Duhs! Enjoy!   "There’s living, coherent, structured water that’s naturally mineralized, aerated, and hydrogenated with messaging that’s healing our bodies... And there’s incoherent, dissonant, dead water. Not all water is made the same."   In today’s episode, we talk about: Not All Water is Made the Same How Your Water Communicates With You How to Change the State of Your Water The Best Morning Routine The 9 Pillars for Thriving Health And so much more! Tracy believes that optimal health is a fundamental right for all humanity, not just a privilege for a select few.   Helping people activate their vitality and feel alive has been Tracy’s lifelong mission. Growing up in a missionary home cultivated her profound sense of compassion and her desire to educate on the simple foundations needed to look and feel our best.   After pursuing a PhD in biogenetics and working with her daughter’s Hashimoto’s thyroid and alopecia universalis, Tracy became passionate about hydration as she learned the power hydration has to transform overall health and wellness in all people. Today, Tracy works as a modern wellness advocate specializing in the restorative powers of intelligent hydration.   Tracy is the founder of the Sanctuary Wellness Experience in San Diego and co-founder of Hydrate at the Sanctuary.   Loves, you’ll adore this episode as you learn all about what magic the right water unlocks in our lives, and what proper hydration is actually about. Dive in and enjoy! Connect with Tracy:   - Find Tracy on Instagram @tracyduhs. - Order Tracy’s new book, Hydrate, here. - Learn more about Tracy here. - Find The Sanctuary here. - Find Tracy's Hydrate podcast here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 31: Reclaiming Wellness in living your best life with Jovanka Ciares. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 85:  The Real Meaning of Self-Care and How To Maintain Health for the Long Run with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Apple | Spotify   - Episode 97: ‘What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Diets, & Emotional Health With Mona Sharma’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to support@globalgrit.co, you will get your FREE gift!   

Today, I’m joined by the Queen of Breakthwork, Samantha Skelly! Enjoy!   "Vibration is your contribution. When we can really connect to that deep part of us, and everything we do and create is from that place, that’s the greatest gift we can give."   In today’s episode, we talk about: How your breath is your own remedy for your points of suffering Where true confidence comes from How to start with breathwork Meditation vs Breathwork How breathwork is reparenting yourself   Samantha Skelly is the founder of Pause Breathwork. She’s been working with the power of the breath for 13 years in her own healing and transformation. Her personal mission is to help the world expand, wake up, and live in a peaceful and abundant state.   Breathwork changed Samantha’s life at a time when she didn't see the light. She found it while on a soul-searching journey in Bali. Since she felt the power of the breath and it helped her heal her anxiety & disordered eating, she knew it was her mission to share the power of the breath with the world...    Pause Breathwork is the largest online educator for people to become Certified Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitators. They have thousands of trained facilitators in 27 countries around the world, and Samantha’s next big focus is making breathwork accessible & affordable to humanity, worldwide.   Loves, this is such a powerful episode where you’ll learn it ALL about breathwork and how it’s the best gift you can give yourself. Enjoy!   Connect with Samantha:   - Find Samantha on Instagram @samanthaskelly. - Learn more about Pause Breathwork’s training here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 30: Sharing your bravest story with Selena Soo. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 38:  Exploring the Art of Creativity & The Answers are Within with Amber Rae. Apple | Spotify   - Episode 51: ‘Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify We love your reviews! Please be sure to leave a 5-star review. When you screenshot it and send it to support@globalgrit.co, you will get your FREE gift!

Hey loves! Today’s episode is being brought to you directly by yours truly!   "Many times, people will see things in you that you don’t see in yourself. Truth is, you can step into and unleash the next version of you. Our breakdowns are what lead to our breakthroughs."   In today’s episode, I talk about: Why you should allow yourself to sit in the pain Turning that pain into your purpose Living your dream by helping others do the same Welcome to The Brave Table! Let me ask you:   When a painful moment in life comes up, do you allow yourself to sit in it or do you try to mask it and just smile through it, pretending all is okay?    I invite you to sit in the pain and the suck… because the truth is, your pain is the guiding light to your purpose. It shows you the way. If you take any person that you admire, I guarantee you that their darkest nights led to their brightest days. The same is certainly true for me.   So join me in this episode where we dive deep into what the process can look like to turn your pain into your purpose, and how you can do it, too! Connect with me:   - Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  - Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. - Learn more about Dharma Coaching Institute here.  - Hear Kelsey’s episode about losing her husband here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 96: How To Use Your Pain To Find Your Purpose, Healing, & Inner Peace with Charles Clay. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 14: How To Know If You Are Ready To Pursue Your Purpose & Change Your Life.  Listen here   - Episode 51: ‘Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. It’s April and we are giving away some of our favorite things this month! We would love to grow our community and leaving a 5-star review on iTunes helps us do just that! You can enter for your chance to win by submitting a review on iTunes. You can win a That Sucked. Now What? conversation card deck, affirmation card deck, or printed workbook all throughout April! Winners will be announced at the end of the month. To enter, screenshot your 5-star review and send it to support@globalgrit.co. Good luck!