The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

“All I felt was this like divine, perfect, inexplicable, beautiful love, and it was just like this peace… But I wonder, that if when we do die–if that's what we're actually met with–what is it that we're so afraid of while we're here living?" - Amber Lilyestrom     Hey, Brave Table! I’m so excited about this extraordinary episode featuring the unstoppable force that is Amber Lilyestrom. Get comfortable, because we’re going deep into Amber's awe-inspiring journey of bravery, resilience, and transformation. Her story is a living testament to the profound impact of embracing change, trusting your instincts, and crafting a life that resonates with your desires. In this episode, we talk about… Embracing life's fullness, reconnecting with the body, and shifting perspectives. Acting on faith, opening doors to new opportunities, and conquering fear and societal norms. Transitioning careers, stepping towards alignment, and living on purpose.   Amber has been featured by Forbes, Entrepreneur and Working Mother Magazine.  She is the author of multiple books, including Paddle Home, Master Your Money Mind and co-author of Quantum Wealth.   She is a trauma survivor, an infertility warrior, an adoptive mama, a former D1 athlete with her Master’s degree and 20 years of pro experience in marketing, sales, branding & teaching.    Amber has also produced hundreds of live events throughout her career and now hosts epic retreats and experiences like the IGNITE Your Soul Summit AND she helps her increase their impact to do the same.  Connect with Amber: Follow her on IG @amberlilyestrom. Check out her website amberlilyestrom.com. Listen to Amber’s interview with Neeta on the Ignite Your Dreams podcast. If you loved this episode… You'll love Episode 101: Being Brave in Breakups, Listening to Your Intuition, Miscarriages, Somatic Healing, and New Love with Dr. Jen Esquer. Apple | Spotify You’ll want to listen to Episode 83: How to Step Into the Best Version Of Yourself Before Becoming a Mama with Melissa Ambrosini. Apple | Spotify Episode 39: Second Chances at Life, Manifesting through Contrast, and Responsible Leadership with Jenna Phillips Ballard is also inspiring. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question: What moments of resilience and courage in your own or someone else’s journey have inspired you to embrace change and transformation? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Hey loves! Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking my FREE quiz here →  theemotionalreset.com/quiz  For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my 27,000 Newsletter here at → yourweeklyreset.com If the only thing you do today is head over to iTunes, we would love your support in allowing us to expand and GROW! Please consider taking just 5 mins to write us a 5 -star review. It would mean the world, and allows us to get even bigger guests. When you do, please send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT of my 12-month self- care calendar.

"So, where I am right now, I’m in the middle of a riddle..I’m in the middle of a riddle. I’m in this space of everything I know to be." - Tiffany Persons     Imagine your life taking an unexpected twist after becoming a mother figure to your sibling’s four teenagers, then unpacking the effects of generational trauma within your new family dynamic. Sounds like the plot of a movie right? Well, it’s the real story of Hollywood casting director, Tiffany Persons. And, you’re going to hear all of the details on The Brave Table!     In this episode, we discuss… Recognizing generational patterns and parenting teens through the lens of trauma. Launching a non-profit and transforming challenges into platforms for growth. Cultivating connections through conversation and focusing on relationships as catalysts for personal and societal change.     A heart centric multi-hyphenate, Tiffany is a film producer, Founder of Tiffany Company Casting, as well as the first appointee to Director of Empathy for David and Goliath's Advertising Agency. She is also the Founder and Executive Director of a highly respected non-profit organization, Shine On Sierra Leone, which provides educational programs and food and wellness services to children. Connect with Tiffany: Follow her on Instagram @tiffanypersons. Follow Shine On on Instagram @shineonsierraleone. Follow Tiffany Company Casting on Instagram @tiffanycompanycasting. If you loved this episode… Episode 142: How to Begin Your Journey of Healing with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 135: Creating Better Conditions for Personal and Collective Growth Through Storytelling with Marquise Stillwell. Apple | Spotify Episode 75: Redefining the Modern Family and Transitions Before Motherhood with Taylor Lou Nations. Apple | Spotify   Discussion Question: How can fostering authentic connections within our communities help break the cycle of generational trauma and promote healing for individuals and families? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop  We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.

“What if I'm just with me the rest of my life? Like, what's that gonna look like? Am I gonna love the shit outta myself and really show up for myself? Like, who am I gonna be and how am I gonna get in touch with what I really want? Do I even know?" - Amy Edwards     Get ready to turn up the heat because my guest today is none other than the rockstar herself, Amy Edwards! She's a podcast host, transformational speaker, musical genius, and all-around self-expression advocate.  We really get into Amy's fascinating journey of self-discovery, from joining a band in her 40s to starting a podcast amidst tumultuous relationships–like a boss! We talk about speaking up to let our emotions out, and even tackle the wild journey of parenting teenagers—you better believe I took notes during this part!  Amy’s no-filter anecdotes will inspire you to share your own voice. Enjoy her spicy, unfiltered wisdom–I know I did! In this episode, we talk about… Connecting with your voice to communicate openly and unconventionally. Overcoming fear to resolve conflict with others through courageous conversations. Embracing radical honesty to address challenging topics with teenagers.   Amy Edwards, 50, is the host of The Amy Edwards Show, a podcast to help others transform their life and become their best, most epic version through more efficient and effective habits, mindset shifts, and radical honesty. Amy has recorded and released 5 albums as a solo rock and roll artist in her forties, is the author of two books, is a voice artist with a 30+ year on-air radio background, a reiki master, and mom to two teenage girls.  No stranger to life experience, Amy has lifted herself up after two divorces, depression, rumination, and more, to continue shining brighter with every candle on her cake. She shares candidly and openly, and believes in using her voice to further connect and empower us all! Amy is the creator and founder of BestYOU, providing simplified systems to help anyone step into an ageless mindset and more youthful glow.  With her two latest courses, “The Ageless Mindset: The Ultimate Guide to Look Younger + Feel Happier” and “The Youthfulness Hack: The Secret System to Reverse Aging and Create a New, Radiant You,” Amy continues to stoke the fire of transformation that is her purpose in life.   Connect with Amy: Follow her on IG @realamyedwards. Get $50 off The Youthfulness Hack with code “Neeta” at checkout. Catch Amy’s interview with Neeta on The Amy Edwards Show. Listen to her EP Ghosts & Saints on Spotify. If you loved this episode… Fall in love with Episode 144: Vulnerability to Audacity: Exploring the Raw & Real Honestly on Social with Giselle Ugarte. Apple | Spotify Listen to Episode 132: Embracing the Magic of Renewal & Reconnection: Nurturing Your Inner Child with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 52: 40 Lessons Learned Celebrating My Life As I Enter a New Decade might be for you. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question: How can you tap into your creative side to find your true voice and use it confidently when facing challenging conversations? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.

“Nobody else can fill an insecure gap of yours. If you've got some insecurities and you're waiting for somebody else to fill that hole, sorry, that's not gonna happen.”  – Dr. Neeta Bhushan   I’ve gotten a lot of questions in my IG DMs about this hot topic! So, I wanted to show it some reverence and share my thoughts with you here on The Brave Table.    In this episode, I talk about… Projecting past baggage onto current relationships. Recognizing your "dirty work" and committing to repair. Working on your insecurities and validating yourself.  Attracting healthy, secure love by putting your needs first. We can experience codependent or toxic relationships in any dynamic–intimate, familial, platonic, or professional. It’s important to not only know the signs when we’re in one but also to know how we’re contributing to the imbalance. If you find yourself in this situation, or know someone else who does, I’m here for support! Dive deep into this episode. Take some notes. Journal through the discussion question. Use what you’ve learned to build healthier connections–one step at a time.  Connect with me: Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Take my NEW quiz to discover your emotional type during sucky, stressful moments. If you loved this episode… Episode 147:  How to Know If You Are Being Gaslit or Gaslighting Others with Dr. Neeta Bhushan is similar. Apple | Spotify  You’ll love Episode 91: How To Show Up in Relationships, with Girlfriends & Dating With Christine Chang. Apple | Spotify Check out Episode 20: How to Be Brave in Tough & Toxic Relationships & Knowing When It's Time to End It with Amber Valdez. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question:  How have unhealthy behaviors impacted your well-being and the overall dynamics of your relationships? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.  

“Your authentic self is where the voice of your intuition lives…and all of that lives in your heart space." – Roxanne Saffaie     Alright, buckle up, folks! Because in this episode, yours truly, Dr. Neeta Bhushan, dives deep into a kick-ass conversation with the fabulous Roxy Saffaie, the mastermind behind Black Belt Beauty.  Our courageous conversation about getting real with yourself is going to rock your world! Oh, and you’re going to enjoy the story behind Black Belt Beauty - it’s all about living life from your highest expression, baby! Roxy drops some truth bombs on us, reminding us that being authentic takes guts, but it's the key to living a fierce, empowered life! So, if you're ready to spice up your self-love game and unleash your authentic self, stay tuned! Trust me, it's gonna be one helluva ride!   In this episode, I talk about… Debunking the need to seek validation, loving yourself first by looking within. Journaling as a daily wellness practice, creating an environment for self-expression and self-discovery. Embracing courage and strength, creating a powerful and loving relationship with yourself.   Roxanne Saffaie, is a self-mastery & personal empowerment writer, speaker & mentor. She is the founder & host of the BlackBeltBeauty™ Radio podcast.  Roxanne’s unique voice as thought leader in the Personal Empowerment space inspires and leads women to boldly express their ultimate potential & to live from a capable mindset that is fortified through self-development, mindfulness & integrative health practices.  Roxanne’s unwavering passion empowers women around the world to continuously RISE & to THRIVE in their lives from their most Authentic Self. She leads women to live a self-actualizing life through her philosophy: “You are the life you are living.” Connect with Roxanne: Follow Roxanne on Instagram @roxylook. Watch The Roxanne Show on YouTube. Get access to the Self-love Mini Course for FREE! Learn more about the EXCLUSIVE membership Queendom. If you loved this episode… You might also love Episode 131: Defying Odds, Overcoming Fear, and Taking Risks to Thrive and Shine with Geeta Sidhu-Robb. Apple | Spotify I also  recommend Episode 118: Creating a Life You Love By Design with Carolyn Buck Luce. Apple | Spotify Episode 90: How To Build Confidence & Charisma Through Seasons of Pivots, Reinvention & Transition With Vanessa Van Edwards is also a great listen. Apple | Spotify   Discussion Question: What daily practices have you adopted to strengthen your relationship with yourself and live boldly from our heart Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop   We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.  

“Our emotional hygiene is then our responsibility. It's us taking personal responsibility for the spaces we enter.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan   This episode was so much fun to record! Who’d have thought that there would be parallels between my past and present career choices? I wouldn’t have! Not in a million years…     In this episode, I talk about… Reparenting yourself and embracing emotions as valuable signals. Regulating emotional expression, curbing emotional dumping and releasing challenging emotions in safe and supportive environments. Identifying coping mechanisms based on past experiences and implementing actionable emotional hygiene tools and strategies.  As a cosmetic dentist I emphasized regular oral hygiene to my patients. Now, as an author, coach, podcast host, and speaker I emphasize routine emotional hygiene–the ability to regulate emotions effectively. Do you know when and how to express your emotions appropriately, especially when in conflict with others? You may be inclined to say “yes” but even the most masterful of us can use a check up. This episode is yours! Connect with me: Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Take my NEW quiz to discover your emotional type during sucky, stressful moments. If you loved this episode… Listen to Episode 97: What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Diets, & Emotional Health With Mona Sharma. Apple | Spotify  Episode 71: How To Find The Power to Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe is a great recommendation. Apple | Spotify You might like Episode 53: How To Build Your Emotional Strength Through Emotional Regulation with Nawal Mustafa. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question:  How can paying attention to your emotional well-being and understanding your emotional patterns help you manage strong emotions better and improve your relationships with others?   Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.  

The two most shut down parts of the feminine are your emotions–don't’ cry, don't’ be angry–and your sexuality–don’t move like that, don’t be like that." - Sheila Kelley   You are in for a spicy treat, loves! I had the juiciest heart-to-heart with Sheila Kelley, the visionary founder of S Factor. We dove deep into embracing sensuality and reclaiming the feminine, a journey Sheila so beautifully embodies. Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of attending The S Gathering in Las Vegas and just knew I had to have her on to share her knowledge with all of you.   Sheila EXUDES genuine passion and wisdom, and invites us all to reclaim the most sacred parts of ourselves through her teachings. So, tap into her infectious, transformative energy and prepare yourselves to let the “good girl” out of the box. Because, it’s time for us to celebrate our bodies, emotions, and desires with more authenticity, grace, and unapologetic joy!   In this episode, we talk about… Embracing sensuality by unlocking the power of emotions in reclaiming your feminine essence. Savoring the slow to find presence and healing in a fast-paced, unforgiving world. Recognizing self-connection and self-expression as keys to empowering your relationships and achieving fulfillment.   S Factor® founder, author, actress, and body whisperer, Sheila Kelley, pioneered a feminine movement revolution, launching a brave new practice into a very masculine world two decades ago.  Her own soulful journey is a passionate, personal, and scientific study of the feminine body, soul, and purpose. Sheila has been featured on TEDx, Ellen, Mind Valley, Tony Robbins, and Oprah, and is a regular speaker on stages across the world where she is the go-to authority for feminine empowerment, healing and discovery.  Since beginning her work and study into the connection between feminine vitality and physiology, Sheila’s vision has been constant: A world in which women are deeply connected to their soulfully erotic selves and are able to express every aspect of who they are, freely. Her mission is to lead women on a journey that takes them into the unseen depths of their feminine power through total embodiment. Working with Sheila can be as elementary as exploring and celebrating the shape of your body, or as potent as healing the parts of your body and soul that others (or even you) have shut down. With each and every experience, the goal is the same: To awaken you to your deepest truths and unleash your most radiant potential.  Sheila believes that it is every woman’s birthright to be viscerally aware of her uniquely alluring and sensual nature. Through this awareness comes the Epic Love for which we all search. It took Sheila too many years of struggle and strife to find and learn how to nurture her Epic Love. With this invaluable insight, Sheila guides women into a deep state of sensual and erotic fullness – because when you have allowed your body and life to reach their most radiant potential, your Epic Love will flow toward you as effortlessly as water flowing downstream. Her carefully crafted approach is born from her experience of ballet, movement physiology, and anatomy at NYU’s Tisch School of Arts, as well as her exploration of women’s studies, psychology, and female neurology. Sheila is also a certified TRE provider.   Connect with Sheila: Follow Sheila on IG @sheilakelleys.  Take the FREE Erotic Creature Quiz. Watch the Stip Down, Rise Up trailer or access the full documentary on Netflix. Save $250 off the price of the Strip & Rise program using code risewithus250.   If you loved this episode… Love yourself with Episode 123: Reclaiming Your Sensual Power with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Spice it up with Episode 108: Sex in relationships, how to have better orgasms & how it relates to transformation work with Bibi Brzozka. Apple | Spotify Get cuffed with Episode 95: The Secrets to Finding Lasting Love with Bela Gandhi from Smart Dating Academy. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question: How can we create safe spaces and supportive practices that allow women to embrace and express their audaciously authentic, fully embodied selves without shame or judgment? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop   We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.  

There are different parts of ourselves that come up to the surface…that come up, that show up when we are being attacked or when we feel like we need to protect. And, it's only because there are certain parts of ourselves that's triggered. – Dr. Neeta Bhushan   Hey there, Brave Table fam! In today's episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's crucial to our relational success. We'll be exploring the concept of gaslighting - what it is, how to spot it in ourselves and those around us, and how it can affect our relationships. I'll be sharing some powerful techniques to help you navigate those tough conversations and challenging emotions that we all face from time to time.   In this episode, I talk about… Breaking down empathy, recognizing when others are denying experiences & minimizing feelings. Shifting blame, creating conflict & their impact on communication. Knowing your emotional Type & reacting in tough moments   It's so important to remember to acknowledge and validate the emotions of others, and equally vital to practice self-awareness and self-compassion in our own lives. Remember, our greatest teachers are the relationships we have with ourselves and others. As we navigate this journey towards recognizing and addressing gaslighting dynamics, let's find the beauty and healing in embracing our emotions.   Recommended Book:  No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model by Richard C. Schwartz, PhD Connect with me: Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Watch this reel to learn how to spot gaslighting, like, then leave a comment. Take my NEW quiz to discover your emotional type during sucky, stressful moments.   If you loved this episode… Episode 119: Speaking Your Truth & How to Let Go of Resentment with Dr. Neeta Bhushan might also interest you. Apple | Spotify Episode 94: How To Have Hard Conversations & Not Get Triggered Around Family Members During the Holidays will help you speak your truth. Apple | Spotify Focus on relationships with Episode 50: Understanding Your Attachment Styles To Create Boundaries in Relationships with Silvy Khoucasian. Apple | Spotify   Discussion Question:  In the context of gaslighting, how can we cultivate a safe and supportive environment in our relationships where open communication and emotional validation are encouraged? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.

“What the psychedelic experience helps us do is within the context of safety. Allows us to penetrate layers that have been hidden in a way because we didn't feel safe to approach them." - Austin Mao   Welcome to another episode of The Brave Table! Enjoy this captivating conversation with Austin Mao, founder of Ceremonia–a remarkable non-profit, non-denominational church nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado. Austin opens up about his own transformative journey; but, what struck me most was his deep insights about their holistic approach, beautifully fusing together the realms of science, psychology, and spirituality.   In this episode, we talk about… Exploring the impact of ceremonies on personal growth and self-discovery. Unraveling the impact of mindset and environment on psychedelic experiences. Integrating emotions, beliefs, and tools or techniques into the healing journey.   Austin Mao is an entrepreneur, author, poet, and keynote speaker on the intersection of science and spirituality, psychology and shamanism.   He is a co-founder of Ceremonia, a non-profit psychedelic church facilitating entrepreneurs and creators through what 96% of alumni share as the most profound experience of their lives. He has guided more than 400 founders including Fortune 500 executives, Silicon Valley Unicorn founders, and major blockchain leaders through their transformation towards living a life of inspired creativity, purpose, and peace.   Austin Mao shares a process of “Modern Enlightenment”–a path to Awaken, Heal, and Manifest–that is informed by the most advanced technologies of psychotherapy and neuroscience combined with ancient shamanistic wisdom and spiritual traditions. He shares a range of direct experience with some of the most prominent business leaders of the modern world, helping them harness their inner power to create greater impact through love and inspired creation.   Connect with Austin: Follow Austin on IG @austinmao Follow Ceremonia Circle on IG @ceremoniacircle Learn how to awaken, heal, and manifest in a fast-paced world.   If you loved this episode… Press repeat on Episode 145: How to Embrace & Accept All Parts of Yourself with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Listen to Episode 110: Finding Freedom & Healing Through Psychedelics with Deanne Adamson.  Apple | Spotify Check out Episode 44: The Power of Plant Medicine, Healing from Painful Loss, and Transitions with Joa Rivas. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question: Do you think psychedelic experiences can bring transformative insights, and if so, how can we integrate these experiences into our daily lives? Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Grab your limited edition MERCH while it’s available here! Thatsuckednowwhat.com/shop We love hearing your feedback! Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we’ll send you a FREE GIFT.  

When we are doing healing work, when we are doing shadow work, what comes up are still the triggers, the parts of yourself that may be showing that we're not fully healed as of yet. - Dr. Neeta Bhushan   Hey there, Brave Table fam! Now that I’ve integrated the experience, I'm sharing about  my recent adventures…and the incredible insights gained. A month spent in six countries working and playing gifted with me so much, I know you'll find value in it too!   In this episode, I talk about… Gaining a better understanding of yourself through shadow work by uncovering the parts you repress, hide, deny, or reject. Learning to prioritize yourself by giving yourself permission not to always meet others' expectations. Working with psilocybin to reflect inwardly and deepen your connection with yourself.   Every summer, my husband and I take an extended trip to travel Europe with and without our kids. After the hard work curating events for professionals in our industry, the healing excursions we arrange for ourselves and our close friends are always a highlight. This year, I had some powerful experiences, most notably a special gathering with 80 amazing people.  During that event, I remembered not only that it's okay to be misunderstood but also that it's unapologetically brave to stand firm in my truth. Damn, that remembrance feels just as good weeks later! As you listen to this solocast, I hope you too feel empowered to embrace all you are with deep compassion and unconditional love.   Connect with me: Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Start your 10-Day Emotional Reset to recharge and reboot. If you loved this episode... Listen to Episode 98: When We Break Down, We Break Through: Dr. Neeta on The Big Silence with Karena Dawn.  Apple | Spotify Continue healing with Episode 74: How To Heal Past Wounds, Integrate, and Build Radical Self Awareness with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify You’ll also love Episode 4: What It Means To Be Brave with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Discussion Question: Have you ever done shadow work or explored rejected aspects of yourself? How did this impact your self-awareness and personal growth?   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 affirmation or conversation decks. How do you enter? Send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co.