Welcome back, loves, to the Brave Table!   Today, I’m interviewed by Vasavi Kumar on her podcast, Say it Out Loud! This is a replay of that episode and in it, we dive deep. I share about my 2nd ‘dark night of the soul’ which came once I began motherhood in the forms of postpartum depression and rage. We break open the interesting duality of how rage can coexist with slivers of joy.   I break open how I felt frustrated and angry after giving birth due to the limitations on my physical movement. I had put a lot of my value in being able to contribute and give to others, so being unable to do so after giving birth caused a lot of rage to swell up. Join Vasavi and I as we navigate embracing the joy and chaos of motherhood!   In today’s episode, we talk about:   Postpartum Depression, Rage, and Anxiety How Giving Your Rage a Voice Can Help You Heal Impact of Grief and Loss on Resilience Impact of Stress and Anxiety on New Mothers Four Parts to Your Bounce Factor How to Use Joy to Deal with Sucky Moments Different Stages of Grief and How to Cope Benefits of Letting Out a Good, Hard Laugh How to Bounce Back from Life's Setbacks The Dangers of Emotional Perfectionism The Relationship Between Rage and Healing The Power of Allowing Yourself to Feel Your Rage The Power of Being Brave Enough to Suck at Something New If you liked this episode, you’ll also want to check this out… Vasavi’s work at https://www.vasavikumar.com/ and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mynameisvasavi/  Listen to her podcast, Say It Out Loud with Vasavi https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-it-out-loud-with-vasavi/id1366384837    Listen to my episode with Vasavi where we talk about flowing into your feminine energy, and copying with shame, guilt and secrecy: Apple | Spotify Hear my husband, Ajit Nawalkha, speak on being a father: Apple | Spotify You’ll love this episode about braving uncertain situations and how to do the hard things: Apple | Spotify   Thanks for listening! I hope this episode inspired you and gave you your daily dose of bravery. If you enjoyed it, I would be so grateful if you could leave a 5-star review so you can help others find the show. Thank you for being here with me, and see you next week! P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

Well loves, we’ve made it to 2023 and we’re starting both the next 100 episodes and the new year off Dr. Jen Esquer (Jen Fit)!   In this episode, Dr. Jen shares about her previous 4.5-year-long relationship, where after learning of her partner’s infidelity, realized that she had not been listening to herself and that the breakup was a personal opening for her.   Dive in and hear Jen talk about how she felt validated after finding out about her partner's infidelity, waking her up to the fact that she had been ignoring her own needs for a long time. Her intuition had been trying to tell her something was wrong in the relationship for a while, but she didn't trust it. Follow us along this journey of how she finally realized she needed to choose herself instead of trying to make herself enough for her partner.   In today’s episode, we talk about: The Impact of Intuition and Trust The Benefits and Risks of Couples Therapy Couples Counseling: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly The Importance of Bodywork in Processing Emotions Somatic Therapy and the Importance of Breath Work The Power of Recognizing Your Worth After a Toxic Relationship The Power of Being Vulnerable in Relationships From Triggers to Triumph in Relationships Pregnancy After Miscarriage Parenthood Journey: What to Expect How to Cope with Miscarriage as a Couple The Power of Bravery: A Conversation with Expecting Parents   Connect with Jen: - Find Jen on Instagram @docjenfit - Visit her website at https://jen.health/   If you loved this episode… - You might also love Episode 45: Trusting Your Intuition, Harnessing It for Good, & the Power of Uncomfortable Conversations with Quddus Philippe. Apple | Spotify - This episode is perfect for you: Episode 20: How to be brave in tough, and toxic relationships & knowing when it's time to end it with Amber Valdez. Apple | Spotify -Check out Episode 33: A Journey Back to Loving Yourself, Women’s Wellness, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Mariza Snyder. Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

Oh my goodness loves, can you believe it? We’re at episode 100 — and it hasn’t even been a year since The Brave Table launched! I am so grateful for all of you who have joined me on this ride. If you’re still loving the show and haven’t left us a review yet, that would be such a meaningful way to help us celebrate this HUGE milestone.     I couldn’t think of a better guest to wrap up the year with — boss babe filmmaker and a true warrior woman, Adhrucia Apana.  Adhrucia has been through her fair share of sucky life moments – from serious injuries to diagnoses that had doctors telling her she’d “never be the same again”. And you know what? That was true, but not in the way they meant it. Despite her setbacks, Adhrucia was able to fly forward past those hardships and embrace her most authentic and aligned path, no matter what anyone else thought of it. You definitely don’t want to miss this one!   Adhrucia is a Filmmaker and a Founder of the production company Curiosity Entertainment/GP of Curiosity Media Finance. Curiosity is home to the next production from famed television creator Mark Williams (Ozark) and "Funny Girl" written by Anthony McCarten (Theory of Everything, Bohemian Rhapsody) to be directed by Nisha Ganatra (High Note, Late Night). Her creative slate for Curiosity includes projects in conjunction with the Neese Brother's (The Umbrella Academy), Kevin Fox (Law & Order SVU, Raising Kanan), and a co-production with Alcon Entertainment and Nazrin Choudhary (Fear of the Walking Dead).   Adhrucia's releases include the EMMY nominated, "The Survivor" starring Ben Foster directed by Barry Levinson, "Capone" starring Tom Hardy, and "Needle in a Timestack" starring Cynthia Ervo, Leslie Odom Jr, Orlando Bloom, and Freida Pinto-directed by John Ridley which she Executive Produced. Adhrucia has worked as an Executive in Film/TV supporting over 30 film and television shows. Here’s what we cover in this episode… - Why we need to stop using the term “unconventional” to describe our life path - How to define your own measures of success - When major setbacks actually end up being your biggest blessings - Letting go of the idea of a timeline - What is the true definition of fear? - The power of storytelling and inspiration for creators - And so much more juicy goodness!   If you loved this episode...    - Find ​​Adhrucia on Instagram @adhrucia - Visit her website at https://www.curiosity-entertainment.com/ - You might also like Episode 90: How To Build Confidence & Charisma Through Seasons of Pivots, Reinvention & Transition With Vanessa Van Edwards - Or this solocast Episode 86: How To Find the Magic in the Messy Moments and Fly Forward Past the Challenges - And check out Episode 81: Taking Ownership of Your Life, Your Sh*t, and Your Stories with Danielle Gertner P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

It's often the case that our struggles and challenging life experiences launch us into our life's purpose. Owning your stories and leveraging the lessons you’ve learned is the ultimate way to transform your sucky moments into growth — not only for yourself but for others, too! My guest in this episode, Allison Walsh, is a perfect example of how to do this as she shares how her battle with an eating disorder and self-esteem sparked her mission of helping people unlock their potential    Allison Walsh is a seasoned executive, philanthropist, speaker, professional consultant, and Miss Florida 2006. With over 15 years of experience in organizational leadership, success coaching, brand building, and business development, Allison's platform strengthens the professional development of today's and tomorrow's most successful leaders. As a certified positive psychology coach, her passion and expertise lie in helping women build their personal brands and businesses so they can live their most authentic and successful life.   Here’s what we get into in this episode…    - How to develop healthy self-esteem - What is positive psychology and how to use it to your benefit - How to stop playing small with your potential - Taking a feminine approach to personal branding and marketing  - How to use your brand to build confidence - And so much more   If you loved this episode, then be sure to check out… - The episode I recorded for her podcast, She Believed She Could - Find her on Instagram @allisonwalsh and on Facebook - Visit her website at https://www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/  - Episode 82: Shifting Identities, Discovering Your Brand, and Balancing Motherhood With Being a Boss with Jennifer Kem - Episode 71: How To Find The Power to Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe - Episode 25: The Money Mindset You Need For Real Success with Emily Williams P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

I’ve been hosting brave peeps on my podcast for the past year, creating a space for vulnerable, deep, and soul-stirring conversations. So, it was an honor to be on the other side of things when my courageous soul sister, Karena Dawn, invited me on to her podcast, The Big Silence. This episode of The Brave Table is a replay of our chat where I deep dive with her about my personal journey — from the painful to the playful, the magical and the messy, and the beauty that can come from our breakdowns. Tune in as I share all the lessons from my challenging life experiences that you can apply to yours.    Some of the juicy topics we get into include…    - The painful truth I had to face that would change everything, forever.  - My complicated journey and family dynamics - Moving through major loss and grief at a young age and escaping my abusive relationship - Coping with trauma through overachieving, overworking, overcompensating, and overgiving.  - My path to spiritual healing (featuring a vivid Ayahuasca experience) - Actionable tips from my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What?, on processing stress and anxiety.   We embrace the suck, anchor our emotions, dance like dinosaurs, and release it all back into the world as positive energy. You definitely don’t want to miss it!   If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…    - Watch the full video on YouTube here - Dinosaur Dance by: Boots + Cats - Grab your copy of The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing  - Check out the #NotAloneChallenge and Karena’s Spiritual Reset at https://thebigsilence.com/  - Follow Karena Dawn on Instagram @karenadawn and follow The Big Silence on Instagram @The.Big.Silence - Check out episode 79 with Karena on The Brave Table here P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

Today, it's common for people to live in a low vibrational state of stress, worry, anxiety and fear and this is where illness manifests. Once you learn how to shift your state into high vibrational states of feeling happiness, peace and joy, you can not only shift your biology, you can completely change the trajectory of your life. My guest in this episode, Mona Sharma, is the queen of helping others shift their vibration into a state that will allow their mind/body to heal.   Mona is a dynamic leader and entrepreneur in the health and wellness industry who works with high-profile clients worldwide. As a Nutritionist and Master NLP Practitioner, Mona approaches healing by looking at all pillars of health, combining modern science with the power of ancient rituals rooted in one's nature for optimal health for life.   As Will Smith, Julianne Hough, Jay Shetty, and Hrithik Roshan's nutritionist, Mona has also been seen on The Today Show, The Doctor's Television, and The Red Table Talk sharing her expertise. Having grown up living in an Ashram, Mona has seen first-hand the healing power of food and mindfulness, and her approach is rooted in this philosophy. Mona's philosophy led to her recovery from two heart surgeries, miscarriages, and debilitating anxiety and ultimately changed her career path from a high-profile corporate job.    Mona is also the founder of Xicama™, an innovative line of food and functional beverage products that deliver gut health and immune boosting benefits of the superfood jicama, and broke sales records as an official beverage of Coachella 2019.   What we get into in this episode…    - How to create your own Ashram setting at home - Food as medicine and why diets don't work - What it really means to be healthy (on a holistic level) - Cultivating self-love through motherhood - How to honor your soul calling - Easy tips for how to lead a happy, healthy life - And so much more   If you loved this episode, be sure to check out…   - Mona on Instagram @monasharma and @xicama - Visit her website at https://www.monasharma.com/  - Episode 31: Reclaiming Wellness to Live Your Best Life with Jovanka Ciares - Episode 84: Celebrating Womanhood, Sisterhood, and Owning Total Body Beauty with Desi Bartlett - Episode 79: Yoga Psychology, The Mind-Body Connection, and Examining Trauma Through the Energetic Body with Ashley Turner P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

So often, we mask pain and discomfort — whether physical or emotional — with a bandaid solution. But the truth is, pain is our body’s check-engine light, signaling that something is amiss. What if you dug a little deeper into your pain? What could it reveal about what you need to heal within yourself in order to live the aligned life you desire? My guest in this episode, Charles Clay, used painful life experiences as catalysts for his most significant life awakenings. Tune in to hear his story and what it taught him about helping others achieve inner peace and find their purpose. Charles is an Inner Peace Coach, Dynamic Speaker, Published Author, and the Founder of Freedom From Pain Coaching. Throughout his career, he’s always been able to see the greatness and potential in others even if they don’t see it themselves. Through emotional intelligence and powerful Self-Healing practices, his goal is to guide you to step into your most empowered Self sharing your unique gifts, talents, and passions with the world and eliminating the resistance and fear in the way. Here’s what we get into…  - What pain in your body is trying to tell you  - How to resolve generational trauma & reparent yourself - How to cultivate inner peace by releasing trapped emotions - Alchemizing your pain into healing - Finding the gold in grief - And so much more If you loved this episode, check out…  - Get Charles’ free gift for The Brave Table audience https://www.charlesclay.coach/offerings  - Find Charles on Instagram @charlesclay.coach  - Episode 85: The Real Meaning of Self-Care and How To Maintain Health for the Long Run with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Episode 60: Becoming a Father, Sacred Sons, and How To Make Peace With Your Past with Aubert Bastiat - Episode 65: Transforming Loss, Cancer, & Big Trauma Into Fuel for Kindness with Mike Kim P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today!

Alright, Brave Table fam, we’re in peak dating season! If you want to get cuffed up in a meaningful relationship with your future boo, you won’t want to miss this episode. My guest today, Bela Gandhi, always LOVED to date. But for a long time, she wasn’t very good at it. Recognizing she was the common denominator in all her relationships that had gone awry, she took a step back and came up with a dating formula that led her to date her friend of 6 years — now turned husband of 25!  Bela used this system to help her friends get out of toxic relationships and into happy, healthy ones and become a “personal trainer for people’s love lives”. Bela is celebrated for helping people to overcome old dating patterns, fix their 'pickers', and find lasting love! (There have been ZERO divorces among her clients in 13 years!) Bela is the fairy Godmother of Dating according to Steve Harvey, Kelly Clarkson, GMA, and more. She is the founder of Smart Dating Academy, a dating COACHING service that helps women date smarter and find love and helps them get psychotically optimistic about online dating, meeting people in real life, getting set up, and MORE. They wrap you in bubble wrap during the dating process so you are protected, and have FUN! Here are all the juicy topics we dive into in this episode… - What you might be doing wrong in dating  - How to manifest your dream partner - The surprising #1 thing women want from men (and why it needs to evolve) - What are the real red flags of dating and how to identify them  - The shocking reason why most marriages end in divorce - Questions to ask yourself about your relationships If you loved this episode, be sure to also check out…  - Bela’s website at https://www.smartdatingacademy.com/  - Find her on Instagram at @bela.gandhi - Bela’s podcast, Smart Dating Academy - The Podcast - And here’s her TedTalk, The Secret To Lasting Love - You might also like episode 59 with Annie Lalla, Understanding Love & Conflict Resolution With Your Partner  - And episode 91, How To Show Up in Relationships, with Girlfriends, & Dating With Christine Chang P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today!

Oh my goodness, loves. I can’t believe the holiday season is almost here! This time of year can bring up a lot of triggers and challenging feelings for people. Maybe you’re reuniting with your family for the first time in a while. You know you have differing views, opinions, and beliefs, and you’re unsure how to navigate having those tough conversations with loved ones. In this episode, I share how you can be a little braver and more compassionate during your interactions with others and some of the lessons and tips I’ve learned through experience. I also am so excited to share my That Sucked. Now What? Conversation and Affirmation cards with you, which can be another tool you use to strengthen your relationships with loved ones! Some of the topics I touch on in this episode…  - How to shift your nervous energy into excitement - How to use card decks to spark brave conversations - Normalizing healthy debate and agreeing to disagree - A practice to use when you get triggered - How to be the way-shower for your family - And so much more If you loved this episode…  - Share it with a friend or family member who could benefit from hearing it! - Leave a 5-star rating to show your love! - You might also enjoy episode 26 on setting boundaries - And episode 72 where I talk about How to Build Resilience and Master Personal Growth Through Your Relationships Loves, did you know you get my Conversation and Affirmation cards FOR FREE when you pre-order 10 copies of That Sucked. Now What? Yup — why not gift your extra copies of the book to loved ones, maybe even donate to organizations who could use them, and share the gift of building your resilience this holiday season? Check it out, plus all the other juicy bonuses you get when you pre-order your copies before the book releases! Thank you for being here, appreciate you all so much!

Have you ever felt like no matter how far along you are on your path to success, you’ve never hit your “enough”? If you’re a fellow type-A queen, you’re probably motivated to always go a little further, push harder, and do more. But sometimes, life has other plans and forces you to take a step back, reassess, and figure out YOUR definition of success and what it means to really be rich – beyond just financial wealth. In this episode, I chat with boss babe mama of 3, Sheila Bella, about recognizing your limitations, picking up the pieces when things fall apart, and finding peace and joy in what you already have.  Sheila is a celebrity brow artist & beauty business success coach. She is the founder of two 7 Figure Businesses; Sheila Bella Permanent Makeup & Pretty Rich Bosses online academy. She is the host of PRETTY RICH PODCAST, which is a top-rated Beauty Entrepreneurship show on iTunes. She is also the President of the American Academy Of Micropigmentation.  She is a speaker, social media marketing strategist, wife & #boymom. Her passion is teaching beauty bosses how to be booked out in their salons and how to create wildly profitable online coaching businesses themselves so they can expand their potential beyond the chair and create massive impact from the comfort of their homes. Some of the topics we dive into: - What is uncommon optimism?  - How to build your self-awareness - Learning to surrender to the flow of life - When to recognize it’s time to ask for help  - How to balance motherhood with building and scaling 7-figure businesses - Bouncing back from sucky and unexpected times If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Sheila’s website at www.SheilaBella.com and Instagram @RealSheilaBella - The episode I recorded with Sheila on her podcast, Pretty Rich Podcast - This is the book Sheila talks about in this episode, Intellectual Foreplay - Episode 82: Shifting Identities, Discovering Your Brand, and Balancing Motherhood With Being a Boss with Jennifer Kem - Episode 42: Taking Ownership of Your Life and Reframing Your Reality with another boss mom, Emily Hirsh P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today!