The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey, loves! Joining me today is the lovely Carolyn Buck Luce!   "’Epic’ originally meant ‘daring to do’, or ‘daring to be’. When was the first time that you remember picking your head up and realizing there’s a story bigger than your story that you want to be a heroine in?"   In today’s episode, we talk about: What it means to create an epic life: daring to do and be Why you should believe in make believe Playing your game vs playing someone else’s Healing from traumatic experiences Creating a life by design Carolyn Buck Luce is one of America’s most respected and accomplished voices on Women’s Leadership and their relationship with power. She is the author of the recently published EPIC! The Women’s Power Play Book, which became an Amazon best seller in its first week. Carolyn has long been an advocate for healthcare innovations, cultural inclusivity, and women’s empowerment through her work with some of the world’s most respected companies like Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, UnitedHealth Group, and GE.   A gifted strategist and executive coach, Carolyn has spent the last four decades of her career building highly effective cultures, businesses, teams, and leaders in both the public and private sectors. Today, as an executive coach and keynote speaker, Carolyn uses her proprietary Decade Game® to coach some of the world’s most remarkable women today in business, civic society, and philanthropy to live their purpose and discover their destiny. Connect with Carolyn:   - Find Carolyn on Instagram @carolynbuckluce.  - Get your copy of EPIC! here. - Check out My Decade Game here. - Find Carolyn’s TED Talk here. - Ready for a in-person spring break April 3-8, 2023, in Baja Mexico? Carolyn is leading a Mastery Week at the Modern Elder Academy: http://bit.ly/3jg2v48 If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 18: How To Be More Of Yourself with Vasavi Kumar. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 30: Sharing your bravest story with Selena Soo. Apple | Spotify   - Episode 51: ‘Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ has sold over 12,000 copies already! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!  

Hey, loves! Today I’m joined by Ananta Ripa Ajmera!   "Connect with the power of intention to offer your gifts in service to as many living beings as possible to be one with nature - to simply do what it is we ought to do. Like how a river flows because that’s its nature. Like a rose gives its fragrance because that’s its dharma."   In today’s episode, we talk about: Why questions lead us on a quest How different Hindu goddesses relate to our 9 chakras Your spirit animals and the messages they bring Ayurvedic and ancient wisdom used in modern times Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an award-winning author, spiritual teacher, co-founder, and CEO of The Ancient Way, an organization that supports you to embody ancient wisdom in a way that unfolds your true Self. The Ancient Way offers a Spiritual Warrior Certification Program, Ayurveda Wellness Ambassador Program, and spiritual wellness retreats.    Ananta is also an advisor of Ayurveda at THE WELL, a modern wellness club, where she writes articles, offers workshops, and works with a team of integrative medical practitioners. As the author of The Way of the Goddess: Daily Rituals to Awaken Your Inner Warrior and Discover Your True Self and The Ayurveda Way, her work has been featured in Newsweek, Forbes, Vogue, Yoga Journal, Spirituality & Health Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, Well + Good, MindBodyGreen and on ABC News and Fox News.    I know you’re going to LOVE this episode. Ananta serves as a bridge between ancient wisdom and modern living, so get ready for so many juicy nuggets in this interview. Dive in! Connect with Ananta:   - Find Ananta on Instagram @ananta.one.  - Get your copy of The Way of the Goddess, here! - Find The Ancient Way here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 76: How To Be Multidimensional and Going Through Life Transitions with Sahara Rose. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 46: How To Own Your Worth Unapologetically & Step Into the Next Version of You with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Apple | Spotify   - Episode 10: ‘Awakening Your Inner Wisdom As The Rock-Star Shaman with Alyson Charles’ is right up your alley! Apple  P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ has sold over 12,000 copies already! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!  

Hey loves! Today I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Estima!   "I would love for women to be comfortable taking up space, becoming really strong, and putting on lean muscle. A lot of the menopausal symptoms can be quelled with lean muscle mass. Weight training helps to protect the brain, benefits the immune system, and helps your mood. These are really important considerations for women who want to age well."   In today’s episode, we talk about: How to tailor your workout to your cycle What the foundation of your physical training should be Re-defining what it means to age well How lean muscle mass slows the aging process Dr. Stephanie Estima is the Founder of Hello Betty – a community centered around female empowerment through health and business coaching. She is a doctor of chiropractic with a special interest in metabolism, body composition, functional neurology, and female physiology.    She is the Host of the Better! Podcast With Dr. Stephanie, featuring the world’s leading voices on health and wellness.   As the creator of her signature, female-centric ketogenic protocol, The Estima Diet™, Dr. Stephanie has helped over 10,000 women worldwide regulate hormones, reduce adiposity, and get off medications in the perimenopause stage and beyond.    Following the success of The Estima Diet™, Dr. Stephanie released a best-selling book, “The Betty Body,” where she shares her proven strategies to help women jumpstart and calibrate their metabolism, revive their libidos, rest guilt-free, and elevate their emotional well-being.    With the first-of-its-kind mastermind for health practitioners called The Chalice Collective, Dr. Stephanie, her partner Giovanni Marsico, and their team of leading experts mentor doctors closely as they build online programs to increase their impact and income.    Dr. Stephanie’s mission is to inspire women on a global scale to be the best versions of themselves both physically and emotionally through the power of easily accessible female health education. Because let’s face it — women are not little men and should be taught about their unique physiology.    A vocal trailblazer in the health world, Dr. Stephanie has been featured on Thrive Global and The Huffington Post, and has amassed over 3.5 million article reads on Medium.com.   Whew, there are so many juicy nuggets packed into this episode! Calling all women who want to improve their health and age well, this is for you! Connect with Stephanie:   - Find Stephanie on Instagram @dr.stephanie.estima.  - Get Betty Body here. - Check out the Hello Betty website here. - Find all of Dr. Stephanie’s offerings here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 85: The Real Meaning of Self-Care and How To Maintain Health for the Long Run with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 97: What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Diets, & Emotional Health With Mona Sharma  Apple | Spotify   - Episode 37: ‘A Journey Back to Loving Yourself, Women’s Wellness, Hormones, Fertility and More with Dr. Mariza Snyder’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ has sold over 12,000 copies already! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!

Hey loves! Another juicy solo episode is coming at ya!   "We have all thought some things are completely unobtainable. So look at where you are. Could you have ever seen yourself where you are today? You have what you once wanted. Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come already."   In today’s episode, we talk about: The power of your Soul Support Posse and how they influence you Opening up for a Bollywood + Femininst icon, Sunny Leone How the big win at the Oscars opened the doors for Asian storytellers, creators, & artists Your affirmation and action step for the week Why contemplation and just ‘being still’ are two different things Welcome to The Brave Table, where we dive into so many juicy things this week. So so much has happened this past week. From the Oscars now making room at the table for Asian creators, storytellers, and artists, giving the next generation permission to go the unconventional path in their career desires, to being invited to open for the one and only, Sunny Leone, there’s so much we need to talk about!   This week’s episode will awaken the artist in you, remind you that you’re never too old or young to pursue your dreams, and share with you that your ‘Now What?’ moment is what can lead to your next chapter and true purpose.   This episode is packed full, and I know you’ll take away so much. Dive in and enjoy! Connect with me:   - Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  - Find The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable.  - Grab your That Sucked. Now What? Affirmation Deck here.  If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 36: How to Awaken the Artist Within with Garrain Jones. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 100: Dismantling The Idea of “Unconventional” & How Your Greatest Obstacles Can Guide You To Your Dream Life with Adrucia Apana.  Apple | Spotify   - Episode 82: ‘Shifting Identities, Discovering Your Brand, and Balancing Motherhood With Being a Boss with Jennifer Kem’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ has sold over 12,000 copies already! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!  

Amy Porterfield is in the house today, loves!   "Entrepreneurship can get messy. Why wait for it to be perfect? It never will be. So, if you’re willing to get a little messy for the rewards entrepreneurship will give you, you’ve already won. Life’s passing you by if you’re sitting on the sidelines thinking it needs more time, more work, more research. It doesn’t. It needs to get started."   In today’s episode, we talk about: How action creates clarity How your ‘starter idea’ is your first step into entrepreneurship and out of corportate/9-5 Why it’s important for women to un-boss themselves What imposter syndrome actually is and how to overcome it Breaking through the fear of what others think How resiliency is the secret ingredient that makes successful entrepreneurs Your ‘You Factor’: the 4-part sweet spot formula to create a business on YOUR terms Life’s passing you by while you wait for the perfect time Amy Porterfield is an ex-corporate girl, best-selling author, online marketing expert, and the host of the top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy.    She previously worked with Tony Robbins before leaving corporate to carve her own path. Over the past 14 years, she’s generated $85 million teaching others how to leverage being an online entrepreneur to create the life of their dreams. She’s the woman who broke the glass ceiling to create a multi-million-dollar online course empire.   If you’ve ever wanted to create your own business, or just start off with a side hustle, this episode with Amy Porterfield is a must-listen. Get ready to take notes and get inspired to start the next chapter of your life. Time to move away from the sidelines of life and actually get it going! Connect with Amy:   - Find Amy on Instagram @amyporterfield.  - Get Amy’s new book + bonsuses, Two Weeks Notice, here! - Find all of Amy’s offerings here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 99: How to Stop Playing Small With Your Potential and Leverage Your Personal Brand to Achieve Success with Allison Walsh. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 25: The Money Mindset You Need For Real Success with Emily Williams.  Apple | Spotify   - Episode 71: ‘How To Find The Power to Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ has sold over 12,000 copies already! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!  

Hey loves! Today I have a special guest: me! 😁   "They're just trying to fit in. They're just trying to belong. That is the mission. That's the mission of this book. How do we actually build resiliency in a way where there's also deep compassion, reverence, and love for the journey that we are on?"   In today’s episode, we talk about: Embracing joy in the chaos and finding magic in the mess Navigating hard-hitting setbacks even when so many things went right Giving yourself permission to slow down to find your balance and alignment A reminder to listen to your intuition and follow your heart You’ve probably heard all the buzz the past few months, but if not, I recently launched my newest book, That Sucked. Now What?, and we’ve already sold 10,000+ copies and have over 100 reviews on Amazon. From award after award, to a media tour taking me all over the country, this book has been a smashing success, to say the least!   But with all the amazing things that have happened the past few months, there were some disappointing letdowns, sleepless nights, and if I’m honest with ya love… pure exhaustion.   If you’re a go-getter like me, you probably forget to let yourself have a season of rest and slowness after a season of blazing forward at Mach 10. This is your invitation to breathe, to sit in the suck, and give yourself permission to put the brakes on while you rest.   Join me in this episode as we dive into what a post-global, bestseller book launch looks like and have a brave conversation about letting in a season of recuperation and slowness. Connect with me:   - Find me on Instagram @neetabhushan.  - Get your copy of That Sucked. Now What? Here! - Find the NY Times article here. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 26: Ghosting & Setting Boundaries: What Does It Really Say About You with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 40: Solocast: Being brave in putting yourself out there even through facing rejection with Dr. Neeta Bhushan.  Apple | Spotify   - Episode 53: ‘How To Build Your Emotional Strength Through Emotional Regulation with Nawal Mustafa’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ is sweeping the globe! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!  

Hey loves! Today I’m joined by the one and only Lee Richter!   "300 years from now, people can still see my achievements on the blockchain. My heirs can still benefit from that kind of creation and legacy thinking. That's why people like Gary V are interesting right now: because they’re legacy thinking and legacy building."   In today’s episode, we talk about: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovative Thinking through Leading with the Heart Strategies for Developing Bravery and Resiliency What NFTs are and How we can Begin to Understand/Use Them Pioneering Industries Through Storytelling and NFTs Exploring the Benefits and Future of Web3, NFTs, Cryptocurrency, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality Award-winning CEO, Marketing Expert, Innovator, and Global Leader, Lee Richter, has been recognized for many years as one of San Francisco's Top 100 Women Business Leaders, and Top 100 Fastest Growing Businesses. In 2022, she was named one of the Top 100 Innovators in the San Francisco Bay Area by San Francisco Business.    As an entrepreneur, business innovator, mentor, author, and global NFT visionary dedicated to coaching aspiring entrepreneurs, Lee helps business owners recognize the importance of NFTs and how to best use them to expand their business horizons, achieve success, and make an impact.   Lee Richter has kept herself busy over the past 25 years. She has run a dozen successful businesses generating over $100 million in revenue. She is the CEO of multiple seven-figure companies. Lee is currently launching her team and brand into the Crypto and NFT world and is quickly becoming one of the biggest pioneers in this new world. NFTs are quickly making their way into the mainstream and before we know it, they will be a part of our everyday life. She has decided to jump in and ride the Web3 wave by launching a new company, The Global Leaders Collective, which is set to be one of the leading NFT project design and development groups in the NFT world. If you’re like me and you’ve been hesitant to understand crypto/NFTs… and frankly, not even sure where to start, then you HAVE to listen to this episode. They are our future, and we should have a seat at that table, too. Dive into this episode and get introduced to the world of Web3! Connect with Lee:   - Find Lee on Instagram @goasklee.  - Get your copy of Lee’s book, ‘Blockchain Life’, here! - Check out Lee's NFT 101 course here.  - Find all further offerings on her website, https://goasklee.com/. If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 54: Unapologetic Freedom, Crypto & Building a Safer Digital World for Our Next Generation with Justin Rezvani. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 25: The Money Mindset You Need For Real Success with Emily Williams.  Apple | Spotify   - Episode 76: ‘How To Be Multidimensional and Going Through Life Transitions with Sahara Rose’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. ‘That Sucked. Now What?’ has sold over 10,000 copies already! If you’ve yet to snag your copy, then know that this is your handbook to bounce back from sucky moments and fly forward with audacious resilience. You can get yours here!

Hey loves! I’m joined by the amazing Lauren Berlingeri today.   "I always have been someone that struggled a lot with fear. It's this mental talk about I'm not good enough, I'm not smart enough, “what happens if I mess up?” kind of thing. And I always find that whenever I come at it from a confident perspective, I'm just going to have fun."   Lauren Berlingeri began her career as a renowned nutritionist and health coach, wellness product developer and host of the popular series Woman vs. Workout. She discovered the power of Infrared technology — specifically Infrared saunas — through these experiences as sweating it out helped her recover from intense exercise challenges while also boosting her mood. Shocked by the effectiveness of this nature-inspired technology and the lack of knowledge surrounding it, she saw an opportunity to bring the biohacking tool to the masses.    Since then, the brand has experienced meteoric success, boiling down to a true revolutionization of the spa business. Embodying the definition of a lean startup, the brand was created first as a location for infrared spas, infusing the experience with moody lighting and sexy branding that drew patrons by the masses to take sweaty selfies. Creating all the initial branding themselves and even acting as models in their first campaigns, the brand exploded, leading the way to at-home sauna systems that thrived during the pandemic.    As a female biohacker and mother of twins, Lauren brings a fresh perspective to a space that has been dominated by male voices from its inception, making it HigherDOSE’s core mission to educate women about their bio-individuality and give them the tools they need to reach their own best selves, with content designed to educate people on how to take control of their own wellness regimens.   There is SO much powerful info in this episode about biohacking and wellness. I know you’ll get as much from it as I did!   In today’s episode, we talk about: The Benefits of Sun Exposure and Infrared Sauna/Red Light Therapy Sauna Technology for New Moms and Busy Entrepreneurs Detoxing for Fertility Detox Protocols and Sauna Blankets for Women's Health The Differences Between Men's and Women's Wellness Needs Relaxation Techniques for Men and Women Cold Therapy for Female Biohacking Facial Skincare Hack Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood Navigating Difficult Conversations with Business Partners During Pregnancy Connect with Lauren:   - Find Lauren on Instagram @laurenberlingeri,  - Learn more about HigherDOSE and see their products here! - Use my code “BRAVE15” to save 15% site-wide on all their products! If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 85: The Real Meaning of Self-Care and How To Maintain Health for the Long Run with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. Apple | Spotify   - You’ll love Episode 97: What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Diets, & Emotional Health With Mona Sharma.  Apple | Spotify   - Episode 90: ‘How To Build Confidence & Charisma Through Seasons of Pivots, Reinvention & Transition With Vanessa Van Edwards’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, I’m hosting a 1-day Fly Forward Live Retreat, where we’ll be healing the suck, conquering limiting beliefs, igniting courageous action, and building your action plan to implement all the things you want in your life this year. Find all the juicy deets here!

Hey loves! The incredible Deanne Adamson joins me in today’s episode.   "Suffering comes with the human experience. But a lot of it is our own attachments, a lot of it is our own fears, our own defenses, our own unwillingness to look at things, our own unwillingness to just wake up and see what we are doing to ourselves." Deanne Adamson is the Founder and CEO of Being True To You, a transformational coaching company focused on developing the True Self. Deanne's extensive experience in both addiction recovery and psychedelic integration puts her at the intersection of personal development and mission work.    Deanne has a Master's in Mental Health Counseling, and it is her great passion to help individuals transcend states of suffering into the cultivation of remembering one's great purpose. Since 2010, Deanne and Being True To You have partnered with industry leaders, influencers, and organizations in the psychedelic space to provide preparation and integration coaching for people utilizing psychedelic treatments as a tool for healing and expansion.    There’s so much in this juicy episode and I can’t wait for you to dive in! In today’s episode, we talk about: Exploring Transformation and Psychedelics The Differences Between Iboga and Ayahuasca Benefits of Psychedelics for Healing Transformational and Integration Coaching with Psychedelic Therapies Psychedelic Experiences and Self Reflection Preparation, Leaning into Discomfort, and Planning for Integration of Psychedelic Experiences   Connect with Deanne:   - Find Deanne on Instagram @beingtruetoyouofficial - Learn more about Being True to You’s coaching program here!  - Being True to You’s website: https://beingtruetoyou.com/ - Find all of Deanne’s offerings here!    If you loved this episode...    - Then be sure to listen to Episode 67: Bravely Talking About Your Mental Health Challenges with Mike Johnson. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 79: Normalizing Mental Health and Not Suffering In Silence with Karena Dawn.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 42: ‘Taking ownership of life circumstances by reframing your reality to make it work for you with Emily Hirsh’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, I’m hosting a 1-day Fly Forward Live Retreat, where we’ll be healing the suck, conquering limiting beliefs, igniting courageous action, and building your action plan to implement all the things you want in your life this year. Find all the juicy deets here!  

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I’m joined by the one and only Monika Zands!   "If I can stay curious with them and I can stay innocent with [my kids], it feeds my friendships, it feeds my marriage, it feeds my inner experience." Monika Zands is a master coach, offering executive coaching, corporate team leadership training, organizational strategy, business and marketing programs, and life and relationship coaching.  She found that although people achieve excellence in some areas of their life, they often struggle to see their own worth. She provides the consulting, strategizing, coaching, and courses needed to help her clients shift their mindset, challenge small thinking, and exponentially increase their productivity and happiness. Ultimately, Monika helps them produce unprecedented results in their life, business, and relationships.    Monika is a momma of 3 and is the epitome of a respectable mother. She chooses to raise her children by guiding instead of telling, and notices that her children teach her infinitely more than she can teach them. She is passionate about creating a safe space for her children to grow and learn, and she believes in the power of staying curious and honoring her children.    Monika is a gem, so join her and me in this juicy episode where we dive into all things parenting and relationships, from nurturing them to setting clear, non-negotiable boundaries.  In today’s episode, we talk about: Dreamcasting for a Better Future Exploring the Transition from Reacting to Regulating in Parenting Non-Negotiables, Communication Breakdowns, and Repair in Relationships The Impact of Unmet Needs on Relationships De-escalating Conflict Exploring Fight, Flight, and Freeze Responses in Relationships Relationship Dynamics and Conflict Resolution Strategies Exploring Connection Through Joy and Reverence Connect with Monika:   - Find Monika on Instagram @monikazandscoaching - Discover Monika’s R.I.C.H. Relationship program here! - Find all of Monika’s offerings here!    If you loved this episode...  - Then be sure to listen to Episode 32: The Power of Connection in Friendships & Long-lasting Relationships with Erwin Valencia. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 47: Mastering the Art of Communication to Uplevel Relationships, Career, and Love with Sam Horn.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 50: ‘Understanding Your Attachment Styles To Create Boundaries in Relationships with Silvy Khoucasian’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, I’m hosting a 1-day Fly Forward Live Retreat, where we’ll be healing the suck, conquering limiting beliefs, igniting courageous action, and building your action plan to implement all the things you want in your life this year. Find all the juicy deets here!