The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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!

We all have a voice and something worthy to say. But if you feel like you’re struggling with self-expression, being heard by others, or scared to speak your truth — this episode is for you. My guest today, Mark Boughton, blew me away the first time I met him with his ability to channel soul-stirring spoken word poetry and freestyle rap. (He even graces us with an impromptu session in this episode that will seriously blow your mind!) Tune in to hear him share how he lets inspiration flow through him (and how you can, too), the power and value of speaking up, how to harness your creativity, no matter what, plus so much more.  Mark is a passionate coach, entrepreneur, facilitator, poet, and business consultant for personal growth and psychedelic medicine/healthcare companies. He works in the field of Psychedelic Medicine and is on a mission to bring the gifts of mental health and wellness to the world. Mark is also the co-founder of The Connection Institute and the Event Director at the Within Center. Here’s just a bit of what we get into in this episode… - Finding your voice and braving self-expression - Using psychedelics as a catalyst for healing - Questions to ask when deciding whether to embark on a psychedelic journey - Tips for tapping into the creative process - How to find your unique gifts and share them with the world  If you loved this episode, make sure you also check out… - Mark’s Facebook profile and the Within Center for more on psychedelic experiences - Episode 18: How To Be More Of Yourself with the queen of “saying it out loud”, Vasavi Kumar - Episode 44: The Power of Plant Medicine, Healing from Painful Loss, and Transitions with Joa Rivas - Episode 47 for more on Mastering the Art of Communication with Sam Horn P.S. Love, we are just two months away from 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!

If you’re a high-performing woman putting yourself out there in the dating world — I see you, and before I met Ajit, I was you. You are being brave, vulnerable, and opening your heart in the name of love — and it’s no small feat! Or maybe you’re already in a relationship, but your practice in this season of life is how to create better business relationships or deeper friendships. Whatever your situation is, what we all have in common is craving meaningful connections with others. My guest in this episode, one of my long-time besties, Christine Chang, learned through healing her own relationships how to help others do the same, so they can show up with the tools they need to have the right people in their lives.  Christine is a Relationship Author & Podcast Host who helps high-performing women create ideal relationships in their personal and professional lives by showing how to improve self-awareness, boundaries, accountability, and communication skills. Her best-selling book Show Up: Finding Love for Independent Women has helped thousands of women all over the globe ease the dating process and find their life partners. Here’s what we get into… - How to find love as a high-performing, ambitious woman - How your childhood wounds can show up in your adult relationships - Finding acceptance for yourself to accept others - Getting clear on what you want versus what you need from others - Why it’s important to get outside support (therapy, coaching) before entering a relationship - How to be more vulnerable and brave in your relationships - And so much more If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Find her on Instagram @cchangandco - Check out her podcast, Show Up with Christine Chang and find her on YouTube - Buy her book, SHOW UP: Finding Love For Independent Women - Episode 73: Calling In Your Partner, and Healing Through Relationships with Stefanos Sifandos - Episode 59: Understanding Love & Conflict Resolution With Your Partner with Annie Lalla - Episode 47: Mastering the Art of Communication to Level Up Your Relationships, Career, and Love with Sam Horn P.S. We talk about improving your relationships in this episode, and I have just the tool to help! When you pre-order 3 copies of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? You’ll get my FREE how-to guide for creating deeper friendships & leading your own Support Soul Posse. Grab your copies and juicy bonuses here, available for a limited time!

Some people seem naturally confident — as if they were innately born with the ability to charm a room. If being more charismatic is something you want to cultivate in your life — I have some good news: you can learn it. Yep. Confidence is a science. And with the right tools and practices, it’s available to anyone. My guest in this episode of The Brave Table, Vanessa Van Edwards, is a self-declared recovering “awkward person” who teaches people how to harness and proudly own what makes them unique.  Vanessa is the bestselling author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People, translated into 17 languages, and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. More than 50 million people watch her engaging YouTube tutorials and TEDx Talk. She shares tangible skills to improve interpersonal communication and leadership, including her insights on how people work. She’s developed a science-based framework for understanding different personalities to improve our EQ and help us communicate with colleagues, clients, and customers. Vanessa works with entrepreneurs, growing businesses, and trillion-dollar companies; and has been featured on CNN, BBC, CBS Mornings, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, The Today Show, and many more. Here’s a quick look at what we get into…  - An exercise to map out your life and find your tipping points - Overcoming awkwardness and how to build confidence and charisma - Learning how to understand non-verbal cues  - Understanding how you source your energy (so that you can properly manage it) - Discovering and embracing your definition of success - And so much more If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Vanessa’s Instagram at @vvanedwards - Visit her website at https://www.scienceofpeople.com/  - Episode 82: Shifting Identities, Discovering Your Brand, and Balancing Motherhood With Being a Boss with Jennifer Kem - Episode 55: How To Be More Bold & Colorful in All Areas of Your Life with Paola Mathé - Episode 48: Shifting Your Career, The Power of You-Turns, Transitions, and Finding Your Super Power with Ashley Stahl P.S. When you pre-order 3 copies of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What?, you’ll get my FREE how-to guide for creating deeper friendships & leading your own Support Soul Posse plus so many more juicy bonuses. Grab your copies and juicy bonuses here, available for a limited time!

When it comes to building a business, we’ve long heard entrepreneurs talk about the value of hustling, grinding, and working 80-hour weeks to “get sh*t done”. And while this might result in success, it also often ends in burnout. What if there were another way? One where you could build a business from your feminine essence, where you allow yourself to pivot and follow your joy, and where you surround yourself with a team of people who want to see you flourish. Well, loves, in this super inspiring episode of The Brave Table, my guest Jadah Sellner has so many nuggets of wisdom for all you ambitious women out there building your empire — and how to do it on your terms with ease and flow.  Jadah Sellner is a bestselling author, business coach, international keynote speaker, TEDx presenter, poet, and host of the Lead with Love® podcast. She's the author of SHE BUILDS: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Grow Your Business and Nourish Your Life. She’s also the co-author of the best-selling book Simple Green Smoothies where over one million people have embraced this simple and healthy habit.   Here’s a taste of what we get into… - Finding and honoring your limits of “enough”  - How to cultivate bravery in just 10 seconds - Using social media to build your community - Saying NO to hustle culture  - Following your instinct when it’s time to pivot - How to find your support squad and cope with “micro-rejections” - And so much more If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Jadah’s new book, SHE BUILDS, at www.shebuilds.com  - Find her on Instagram @jadahsellner  - Visit her website at https://jadahsellner.com/ - Episode 42: Taking Ownership of Your Life and Reframing Your Reality with Emily Hirsh - Episode 70: How To Be Brave in Creating Deep Friendships and Meaningful Support Circles - Episode 82: Shifting Identities, Discovering Your Brand, and Balancing Motherhood With Being a Boss with Jennifer Kem P.S. We talk about finding your support squad in this episode, and I have just the tool to help! When you pre-order 3 copies of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? You’ll get my FREE how-to guide for creating deeper friendships & leading your own Support Soul Posse. Grab your copies and juicy bonuses here, available for a limited time!

Have you always dreamed about writing a book but have no clue where to start? I know you have a message that you’re ready to share with the world — perhaps all you need is a little push to be brave enough to put it out there. When done right, publishing a book can be one of the most viable ways for entrepreneurs and coaches to reach success, but it does require putting in the work before you launch. As many of you know, my first book with a publishing house, That Sucked. Now What? is coming out in January 2023, and many of you have been asking me for tips on how to become an author. So, I’ve brought Meghan Stevenson to The Brave Table. Meghan has been by my side throughout this publishing journey. In this episode, she shares her in-depth knowledge on how to get published and write a book people will be excited to read! Meghan has spent her entire career in traditional book publishing, starting as an editorial intern in 2004 at Simon & Schuster and ascending to associate editor at Penguin before launching her own business in 2012. She has worked on multiple New York Times bestsellers, including developing the idea for The Bro Code, which has sold over 400,000 copies. Since launching Meghan Stevenson Books, she has helped over 100 authors write book proposals, sell their ideas and publish books. With a focus on prescriptive nonfiction, Meghan and her team help entrepreneurs and experts write book proposals that sell to major publishers. To date, she’s helped clients earn more than $2,000,000 in advances from major publishers. Recent deals include It’s Not About the Money by Tasha Cochran (Avery), How to Lose Weight for the Last Time by Dr. Katrina Ubell (GCP Balance) and We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers (Harper Leadership). Here’s what we get into in this episode…  - What is an author platform, and how to build one - The number one mistake junior authors make - A behind-the-scenes look at the publishing industry - The difference between a traditional book deal and self-publishing - How to start growing your audience - And so much more If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Meghan’s website at https://www.meghanstevenson.com/ and find her on Instagram @megstevenson -  Episode 40: Being Brave in Putting Yourself out There, Even When Facing Rejection where I talk about pitching my book - Episode 42 with superstar marketing expert, Emily Hirsh - Exploring your creativity in episode 38 with Amber Rae P.S. Love, don’t forget that you can 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!

Imagine this: one day, your partner of 12 years calls you up and tells you they want to leave you for another person. Until this point, you felt you two were making it work; it wasn’t perfect, but your communication was open, and you were tackling your challenges as a team. You feel floored, confused, and lost. What do you do? Do you fall victim to your circumstance? Or, can you channel those gut-wrenching experiences into lightbulb moments that supercharge your healing and course-correct you onto the right path? Oh gosh, loves, I have a super juicy episode for you. You’ll want to tune in to hear this story from my dear soul brother, Jason Goldberg, and all the drops of wisdom and strength he has to share, plus tips and advice on overcoming hard times that you can apply to your life today.  Jason (aka “JG”) Goldberg is a Mindset Mentor and Self-Leadership Coach for Celebrities, Change Makers, and CEOs. He is also the host of The Jason Goldberg is Ruining Podcasting Podcast, author of the #1 International Best-Seller on Self-Leadership entitled “Prison Break” and creator of the Playful Prosperity AND Competition-Proof Business Immersion programs.   JG has been a featured expert on media outlets including ABC, CBS, and FOX as well as teaching on the MindValley and SoulPancake platforms, and has founded multiple start-ups including one in partnership with NASA and the space shuttle program. He now focuses on blending his signature mix of simple and transformational wisdom, captivating storytelling, practical business mentorship, and belly-busting humor to make personal growth less “personal growth-y” and to leave everyone he meets with at least 5% more joy than when he found them! Here’s a bit of what we get into… - How to be brave enough to ask others for help during tough moments - Owning your stories and taking responsibility for your healing journey  - How to manage your expectations of other people  - Reflecting on your childhood to understand your core essence - Having humility over arrogance - An exercise for learning to love yourself unconditionally - And so much more. If you loved this episode, make sure you also check out…  - Get a FREE copy of Jason’s book, Prison Break:  http://GetPrisonBreak.com/bravetable  - Find Jason on Instagram @thejasongoldberg - Episode 81: Taking Ownership of Your Life, Your Sh*t, and Your Stories with Danielle Gertner - Episode 72: How to Build Resilience and Master Personal Growth Through Your Relationships  - Episode 66: How to Build Your Audacious Resilience When Things Don't Go As Planned P.S. Thanks for being here, love. Don’t forget you can 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 here!

“You’re so strong.” “Hold it together.” “Put on a brave face.” Do any of these statements sound familiar to you? A lot of us grew up striving for perfection — whether it was in our achievements, in our relationships, or with our emotions. But what if we could start to see the beauty in our breakdowns? Instead of trying to keep it all in, we let it out and find release. Think of it like a kettle of hot water: it needs to blow some steam, or it will boil over. Well loves, the same thing happens when we neglect to regulate our emotions. In this episode, I walk you through healthy coping mechanisms for moving through challenging moments, normalizing the suck, and how to do this work, particularly in your relationships. Here’s a sneak peek of what we go into in this episode…  - Exercises for exploring the deeper layers of your feelings (using the That Sucked. Now What? Workbook, which you get for FREE when you pre-order my book at thatsuckednowwhat.com).  - Why relationships are an incredible tool for personal growth and how to use them to identify your triggers - How to drop your ego in relationships and start making magic - How to rewrite your stories - And so much more juicy goodness.  If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - All the goodies you get when you pre-order your copy of my book at thatsuckednowwhat.com (including the workbook we go through in this episode) OR grab a few copies for friends and family (don’t forget the holidays are coming) and get even MORE incredible bonuses.  - Episode 80: What is Emotional Perfectionism and Making Peace With Toxic Positivity - Episode 38: Exploring Creativity & The Answers are Within with Amber Rae - Episode 74: How To Heal Past Wounds, Integrate, and Build Radical Self-Awareness Until next time, Brave Table Squad! Thanks for being here, and if you’re loving The Brave Table, please consider leaving a 5* review to help more brave peeps like you find the show. 

Alright loves, I know you are SO busy. I get it, same here. Especially if you’re a mama, a business owner, or a career gal, you're pretty much doing ALL the things. So, how the heck are you supposed to incorporate fitness into your daily schedule? And, are you someone who only looks at fitness and health as a means to stay in shape? If so, I know you're not alone. But my guest today (and fellow mama), Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, is here to shift your thinking and share why consistent exercise (in particular, resistance training) is so much more than a way to stay fit — it’s crucial for your longevity. If you know you want to lead a full, healthy, and happy life, then you need to tune in to hear what she has to say.  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a Washington University fellowship-trained physician in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics and is board certified in Family Medicine. She is the founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-Medicine™ and has a private practice that services the leaders, innovators, mavericks, and executives in their prospective fields. In addition, Dr. Lyon also works closely with Special Operations Military. Her goal is to change the paradigm of medicine from obesity-focused to muscle-centric and change the way we think about health and medicine with high scientific integrity. What we talk about in this episode…  - The root cause of poor health - How Dr. Gabrielle incorporates fitness into her day (even with young kids!) and hacks you can use  - How to plan for your health in the years to come  - What is muscle-centric-medicine - The importance of resistance training for your overall health If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Visit her website https://drgabriellelyon.com where you can download The Lyon Protocol 2.0 for a FREE guide on food choices and high-quality protein  - Follow her on Instagram @drgabriellelyon, listen to her podcast, The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, and check out her YouTube channel  - Episode 44. The Power of Plant Medicine, Healing from Painful Loss, and Transitions with another fitness superstar Joa Rivas  - Episode 33. A Journey Back to Loving Yourself, Women's Wellness, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Mariza Snyder - Episode 31. Reclaiming Wellness to Live Your Best Life with Jovanka Ciares P.S. 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 here!

I’ve been talking a lot lately about how you need a support posse in your life - that crew that just *gets* you. They see you, they are there for you no matter what, and they are by your side throughout your ups and downs, your seasons of contraction and your expansion phases. And ladies, it is especially important to have gal pals in that posse! We are each other's strongest advocates and when we lift each other up, we are unstoppable! My guest today is all about empowering women to be strong from the inside out through all transitions of life (AND fun side note, she was my prenatal yoga instructor when I was pregnant with Arie!) — the beautiful and magnetic, Desi Bartlett.   Desi has been teaching health and wellness for over 25 years. Her innovative approach to teaching is to tap into one’s inner joy and let movement be an outer expression of that state. Desi’s inspiring and unique classes have been featured on networks such as ABC, NBC, FOX, Univision, Hallmark, and Lifetime. She has a diverse background in many areas of Fitness & Yoga and has worked as a product director for Gaiam, the group fitness manager for Equinox Santa Monica, and most recently working in a dual role as an executive and global ambassador for Manduka yoga. In her new book, Total Body Beautiful: Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After Age 35, she focuses on helping women through every chapter of life, including pregnancy, new motherhood, premenopause, and menopause.  Here’s what we go into in this episode…  - The importance of uplifting the women around you - The shame that women experience around the changes as we mature during different stages of womanhood, from periods to postpartum in pregnancy to menopause - How we can support other women and uplift each other in our lives - How to be more honest in your conversations  - Actionable advice on how to start practicing boundaries If you loved this episode, be sure you check out… - Find Desi on Instagram @mothersintolivingfit and on YouTube  - Grab a copy of her new book, Total Body Beautiful: Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After Age 35 - Episode 33, A Journey Back to Loving Yourself, Women's Wellness, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Mariza Snyder - Episode 44, The Power of Plant Medicine, Healing from Painful Loss, and Transitions with Joa Rivas - Episode 31, Reclaiming Wellness to Live Your Best Life with Jovanka Ciares PS loves, my book is available for pre-order! 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 here!