The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Stepping into motherhood is not something we always consciously think about and act on. If you're embarking on the journey, you've obviously given it some thought, but are you taking the necessary actions to embody the best version of yourself so that you can be the best parent possible? This episode of The Brave Table is for anyone trying to conceive, contemplating motherhood but not sure if it's the right time, or looking for a different perspective on their parenting game. With my guest, the magical Melissa Ambrosini, we discuss preparing your mind, body, and soul for one of life’s most challenging yet beautiful journeys.  Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author of Mastering Your Mean Girl, Open Wide, PurposeFULL, and Comparisonitis, the host of the top-rated podcast The Melissa Ambrosini Show, a keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, her mission is to inspire others to unlock their full potential and live their dream life.  With a deep commitment to empowering others to become the best version of themselves, Melissa believes that transformation is possible for everyone. She strives to inspire others to reclaim their power, step into their truth, live with intention, and move in the direction of their dreams. What we get into in this episode…  - Learn about Melissa’s NEW Wholy Mama™ program - What is conscious conception? - How to show up for other moms  - Why conception is a spiritual journey  - How to find your community during pregnancy and find support - Modeling self-love and healthy habits for your children Make sure you also check out…  - Enroll in Wholy Mama ™ at  www.neetabhushan.com/mama and get your FREE 12-month Self-Care Calendar   - Grab Melissa’s freebie for The Brave Table audience https://melissaambrosini.com/blissful-postpartum-audio - This is the book Melissa mentions, The Postnatal Depletion Cure - Episode 75: Redefining the Modern Family and Transitions Before Motherhood with Taylor Lou Nations - Episode 27: Trusting Your Power as a Mother, and Being Brave in Wild Free Birthing at Home with Davana May - Episode 33. A Journey Back to Loving Yourself, Women's Wellness, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Mariza Snyder 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! 

You all know that reinvention is my jam. I did it with my career, my relationship — basically, my entire life! It’s not always easy, but shifting your identity and revealing the true essence of what makes you unique is possible at any time. Sometimes, you won’t even have a choice. Maybe you’re going from boss babe mode to motherhood and navigating that change, or you’ve hit a plateau in your career, forcing you to take things to the next level. Well, loves, do I have the episode for you! This is basically a mini-masterclass in pivoting with grace and how to discover your personal brand with my Pinay sister, fellow mama, and brand marketing queen, Jennifer (Jen) Kem.   Jennifer is a branding and marketing expert who gets entrepreneurs seen, heard, and paid – for being themselves. She’s the creator of the Master Brand Method: a framework to develop powerful brand archetypes that win customers’ hearts. She uses the Master Brand method in digital strategy coaching for emerging entrepreneurs, celebrity brands like Oprah Winfrey Network and Steve Harvey, and major corporations including Verizon, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Bank of Hawaii. What she is most passionate about in her work today is her legacy project: Femmefluence, a platform that supports women leaders to fully rise into their influence and affluence, so they can make an even greater impact in the world. Jennifer serves up straight talk wrapped in love because she understands entrepreneurs’ challenges: She built a retail business and became a millionaire at 32, only to lose it all in the recession two years later. She is now the successful owner of three million-dollar brand-building businesses and the mother of three children. Here’s what we get into in this episode…  - How to be resourceful and make yourself stand out - What it means to be values-driven and how to make values-driven decisions - Are you using imposter syndrome as a crutch? - The one (small) step you need to take to pivot and make a change - Embracing your full multi-hyphenate self - And SO much more.  Be sure to also check out…  - Find Jen on Instagram @jennifer.kem - Grab Jen’s FREE GIFT for the Brave Table audience: find out your Archetype Influence Mix Assessment — www.JenniferKem.com/bravetable - Check out Jen's YouTube Channel — www.JenniferKem.com/YouTube - More from an entrepreneur mama in episode 42 with Emily Hirsh  - Episode 48: Shifting Your Career, Transitions, and Finding Your Super Power with Ashley Stahl - Episode 55: How To Be More Bold & Colorful in All Areas of Your Life with Paola Mathé 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!

Even though you’re not always responsible for what happens to you in your life, you ARE responsible for how you react to what happens and how you own it. Taking radical responsibility for your circumstances — no matter how sucky and unfair they may seem — is not always easy. But my guest in this episode of The Brave Table, Danielle Gertner, shows us how ownership leads to ultimate self-mastery and taking charge of your life, and why it’s always worth it.  Danielle Gertner is an Ownership Coach, expert community builder, and podcast host who is on a mission to unlock the world’s radical confidence with her signature Own Your Shit™️ method. She uses a unique blend of neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis, trauma-informed somatics work, story work, and primal play to help her clients make soul-shifting transformations that last a lifetime. With nearly 10 years of experience as a self-mastery mentor, habit and mindset expert, movement coach, and professional hype woman, Danielle has guided hundreds of clients to achieve breakthroughs and unimagined levels of confidence in short periods.  Danielle is also an emcee, workshop facilitator, host, and speaker for TEDx events, HYROX - a worldwide fitness competition, and several high school and collegiate leadership conferences. Danielle is also the co-founder of Warrior Women ATX - the largest workout community for women in Austin.Here’s a taste of what we get into in this episode… - Why ownership is the key to changing your entire life - How to channel your pain into purpose  - How grief can be a compass to guide your life - How to use language to rewrite stories and shift limiting beliefs - How to stop people-pleasing and start self-pleasing If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Grab Danielle's freebie for Brave Table listeners here: https://www.daniellegertner.com/radical-confidence-challenge - Find Danielle on Instagram @daniellegertner - Check out her Own Your Shit Self Mastery program - The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer - More on Cultivating Acceptance, Letting Go of Your Desires, and (Re)Creating Yourself in episode 61 with Dorota Stańczyk - More on Plant Medicine, Healing from Painful Loss, and Transitions in episode 44 with Joa Rivas - And check out episode 71, How To Find The Power to Eliminate Your Limiting Beliefs with Shelly Lefkoe Get your FREE That Sucked Now What Guidebook AND your 5-day healing practice to jumpstart healing your relationships when you order your copy of my new book here!

How often do we answer “How are you?” with “I’m fine” - even when things are definitely not fine?  Ok, you don’t need to dish all your troubles to a perfect stranger, but why are we always pretending everything is great, even when we might be going through a really sh*tty time? I recently went on TV to talk about the idea of toxic positivity and what we can learn from being more vulnerable and authentic with our emotions.  So many of us growing up heard things like "suck it up" or "don't cry" when we were upset. What if instead, we could say: "Damn, that SUCKED. And I need to acknowledge that and process the suck, rather than sweep it under a rug”? Let’s get into it and unpack emotional perfection and how to rethink your coping mechanisms in this episode.  What I get into in this episode…  - What is toxic positivity?  - Why toxic positivity used to be my coping mechanism, and what’s changed - Why I’m so passionate about embracing “that sucked, now what?” - How vulnerability is the way through victim and victor states  - What kids can teach us about experiencing our emotions - And so much more Things I reference in this episode and more episodes like it…  - This article on emotional perfectionism from the Washington Post  - Episode 9: On being enough with Marisa Peer - Episode 38 Exploring Creativity & The Answers are Within with Amber Rae - Episode 77 How To Be Loving, Find Forgiveness, and Cultivate Self-Compassion with Danielle Laporte - Episode 70: How To Be Brave in Creating Deep Friendships and Meaningful Support Circles If you loved this episode, then you will definitely want to pre-order your copy of my book, That Sucked. Now What?. When you do, you’ll get access to exclusive freebies, including a 40-page accompanying guidebook and a free ticket to my virtual launch party!

You’d be hard-pressed to come by someone who hasn’t struggled with their mental health at some point in their life. But for so long, topics like depression were taboo. Especially coming from an immigrant family, we were NOT allowed to discuss our issues publicly. Therapy? Out of the question. The good news is — things are changing, and we all need to lean on each other for comfort and support. It’s time to normalize the conversation on mental health, and my guest in this episode, Karena Dawn, is committed to speaking up against “The Big Silence”.  Karena Dawn is a mental health advocate and co-founder of Tone It Up, the leading women’s fitness community. She is also a New York Times best-selling author, NAMI board advisor, and founder of the mental health nonprofit foundation, The Big Silence. For more than a decade, Karena Dawn has empowered millions of women around the world to live their healthiest and happiest lives. Her lifelong passion for fitness, mindfulness, and spiritual empowerment has made her a leader in the wellness space. She has been featured in Forbes for creating a “fitness empire” and on the Create & Cultivate 100 List honoring women who are masters in their field. She has also headlined the POPSUGAR Play/Ground Festival and has been a keynote speaker at the PoWer Up Women’s Conference. She is a mindful meditation coach for Chopra Global, and a regularly featured speaker and instructor for TED Women, and other national platforms. What we get into in this episode… - Normalizing conversations around mental health - Loving people for who they are - Advice for moms on navigating mental health with their kids - How to hold space for others and what that really means - Leveraging your hardest times to create a better way forward  - How to reach out to others when you need support  - How to be of support to those who need it Be sure to also check out… - Grab a copy of Karena Dawn’s new book, The Big Silence - Find her on Instagram @karenadawn @the.big.silence - If you or a loved one is struggling, text HERO to 741741 for 24/7 crisis support - You may also like episode 67, Bravely Talking About Your Mental Health Challenges with Mike Johnson - Or episode 65, Transforming Loss, Cancer, & Big Trauma Into Fuel for Kindness with Mike Kim - And don’t miss episode 37, a solocast I did on Embracing the Duality of Your Emotions and Normalizing Emotional Health Before you go - to celebrate @thebravetable reaching 10K followers, I've extended our giveaway to win an Apple iPad or a $150 gift certificate to a spa of your choice! It's SO simple to enter - all you need to do is write a 5-star review for The Brave Table on iTunes. Once you write your review, don’t forget to press “send”. Then, take a screenshot of your review and upload it to thebravetable.com/giveaway. Good luck and see you next time!

Talk about personal growth and self-development is everywhere nowadays, and you’ve probably been hearing about all the different modalities you can use to better understand who you truly are. Things like Gene Keys, Human Design — but what do they mean, and what’s the difference? Today on The Brave Table, we’re going to demystify some of these concepts with the only person in the world (!!) to be trained by their founders 20 years ago, Victoria Fenton, and how using these tools to strengthen your self-awareness can accelerate your evolution. Victoria is a Functional and Performance Medicine Consultant, Human Design and Gene Keys expert, and Transformational Master Coach. She has been in the world of personal development and healthcare for almost 20 years, training with some of the world's most exceptional doctors and greatest spiritual teachers. Today, Victoria bridges the worlds of science and spirituality, offering truly holistic support for individuals to heal from suffering. Victoria also trains holistic coaches as part of her professional mission to create empowered, self-aware, multi-skilled healers who can aid in the resolution of suffering for others. For Victoria, being brave means being fully committed to your own trajectory, even when it looks (on paper) crazy and even when it seems crazy to you. There is always something behind an impulse, and she believes being brave is having the courage to follow it and find out what took you there. What we get into this episode…  - Why it’s important to have good stress in your life - What’s possible when you follow your intuition - How to pivot your life path and career, even when it might not “make sense”  - How to combine all your experiences and gifts to create your niche - Why an integrated approach to healing is necessary (and why mindset is not enough) - What are Gene Keys, and how they help you on your growth journey Make sure you also check out… - Victoria’s program at https://unveilacademy.com and get a reading from her at https://unveilhumandesign.com  - Find her on Instagram @victorialfenton, @theunveilacademy and @aletheiaclinic - Episode 76: How To Be Multidimensional and Going Through Life Transitions with Sahara Rose - Episode 74: How To Heal Past Wounds, Integrate, and Build Radical Self-Awareness with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

A more loving world — isn't that the dream? Especially when tensions are running high, and it seems like we're sinking deeper into duality. Well, what if more love were possible, starting with you? What if you could discover how to find blessings in everything, even in the chaos? What if you could free yourself from the labels and conditioning that keep you separate from others and instead embody forgiveness, compassion, and love? Tune in to hear my guest in this episode, Danielle Laporte, share how we can all live heart-centered lives and honor the struggle and beauty of all beings.  Danielle LaPorte is a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and blogger. She is also the host of the With Love, Danielle podcast. Forbes named Danielle's blog one of the top 100 websites for women in 2012, and she is one of Oprah Winfrey's Super Soul 100 Leaders, described by Winfrey as someone who "is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters." Her latest book, How to Be Loving, is a nuanced perspective on the life-changing power of Self Compassion, shadow work, and being more receptive to Higher Guidance. It is a guide on how to use the genius of your heart to create conditions for healing. Here’s what we get into this episode… - Navigating the duality of emotions - How can you love your neuroses?  - The true definition of self-compassion  - How to embody your virtues - What is shadow work and how to get started  - Tips on how to approach tough conversations - And so much more. Be sure to also check out…  - Find Danielle on Instagram @daniellelaporte - Get your copy of her latest book, How To Be Loving, at daniellelaporte.com/howtobeloving, and grab your free audio chapter. - Join her Heart Centered Membership at daniellelaporte.com/heartcentered - Tune into Episode 37 for more on the duality of emotions - More on cultivating self-love and compassion in Episode 61 with Dorota Stańczyk Pre-order for my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? is now available! Order today, and you'll get exclusive freebies, including a 40-page accompanying guidebook and a free ticket to my virtual launch party!

“So, what do you do for a living?” Do you draw a blank when someone asks you this question? Not because you don’t know how to say what your career is (which is usually what they want to know), but because you know you are SO much more than that. Rather than associating yourself with what you do, you want to express who you ARE — and who you are is multidimensional, multi-passionate, and someone who can't be placed in a single box. If this sounds like you, consider this episode your call to step into something more.  Welcome to The Brave Table. Joining me for this episode is my incredible co-founder Sahara Rose from Dharma Coaching Institute (DCI), the first-ever institute to offer a dual certification as a Soul Purpose Coach and a Spiritual Life Coach. Sahara is the host of the #1 spirituality podcast in the world, the Highest Self Podcast, with more than 30 million downloads. She is also the creator of Rose Gold Goddesses and author of Discover Your Dharma, with a foreword written by Deepak Chopra. Here’s what we get into in this episode…  - What it’s like to be a dharma coach - What it means to be called into the next stage of your evolution - How to interweave all your gifts and bring your full self to the table - How to make time for growth - Taking the time to check in to see what is out of balance - And so much more I KNOW you will get so much out of this conversation, so let’s get into it today with my friend and co-founder, Sahara Rose. Make sure you also check out…  - Join our Day In the Life of a Dharma Coach workshop, happening on Monday, October 3rd https://dharmacoachinginstitute.com/workshop/ - Check out the multidimensional video series at https://dharmacoachinginstitute.com/dci/dharma/video/series/  - Ready to become a Dharma Certified Coach? Enroll for the Fall cohort of Dharma Coaching Institute at https://dharmacoachinginstitute.com/dci/enrollment/ and use the code “NEETA” for $150 off! - Find Sahara on Instagram @iamsahararose and DCI @dharmacoachinginstitute - Episode 7: Pursuing Your Dharma To Be Your Highest Self with Sahara Rose - Episode 14: How To Know If You Are Ready To Pursue Your Purpose & Change Your Life Last call to enter The Brave Table Fall giveaway, loves! Contest closes Friday. The GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a brand new Apple iPad! Simply leave a review of The Brave Table, take a screenshot of your review, and go to www.thebravetable.com/giveaway to upload your screenshot. Thanks for being here, and see ya next time! 

Every day, you can choose to start preparing for the life you want. Even when it hasn't taken physical form... yet! And what's even better is that you get to decide how you do it — on your terms. By making micro shifts in your current life and embodying the vision you hold for your future, you start to call in the highest version of yourself; you also take the lead and show others what's possible for them, too.  Sounds amazing, but how do you do it? My guest in this episode, Taylor Lou, shares how she is transitioning into motherhood before it's fully come to fruition. You could apply her same practice to anything in your life — whether it's your career or getting ready for your future partner.   Taylor Lou is a certified Image Consultant and Business Mentor specializing in supporting powerhouse fempreneurs to reinvent themselves from the inside out and sustainably scale their online business. She has been an online entrepreneur since 2014, starting two successful online businesses before the age of 25. Her signature process of personal, brand, and business reinvention guides her clients to become a thought leader in their industry by gaining clarity on their most natural essence, magnetic message, and embodied medicine. She has helped hundreds of female entrepreneurs to make more money and grow their impact across many different online industries. Taylor Lou is a master-level trained NLP Practitioner, Life and Success Coach, and Hypnotherapist with a passion for personal growth and spirituality. Here’s a taste of what you’ll get out of this episode…  - How to make intentional changes to create the future you want - Redefining leadership and how to lead in your family  - Question prompts for bringing your loved ones closer together - How to tap into your feminine essence and take time to play - How to reinvent yourself at any stage of your career and life - Examining what it means to be a modern woman and redefining the female leader Make sure you also check out…  - Find Taylor on Instagram @taylorlounations  - Visit her website at https://www.taylorloucoaching.com/ - Tune into Episode 52: 40 Lessons I Learned Turning 40 - Listen to Episode 61: Cultivating Acceptance, Letting Go of Your Desires, and (Re)Creating Yourself with Dorota Stańczyk - And tune into Episode 70: How To Be Brave in Creating Deep Friendships and Meaningful Support Circles with Dr. Neeta Bhushan Don’t forget about The Brave Table Fall Giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to a spa of your choice (because you deserve a little self-care, boo), and the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a brand new Apple iPad! Simply leave a review of The Brave Table, take a screenshot of your review, and go to www.thebravetable.com/giveaway to upload your screenshot.

Are you aware of your triggers? Noticing what sets you off is one of the first steps in self-awareness; it also shows you what you still need to heal. Though it can be hard to recognize at times, in every challenging situation you've faced, every person who has ever annoyed you, every hardship and setback — you've played a role.  Now, to be clear, I am NOT dismissing anyone who has endured traumatic events, the pain you’ve experienced, or saying it's your fault. Not at all. I'm just bringing to light that, in many of our sucky life moments, we get to be either the victor or the victim.  Using examples from my own life, that's what I get into in this episode: how to recognize those wounds that still dwell within you, make peace with them, and alchemize your pain so you can fully integrate and bounce back from those low moments with fierce self-awareness and grace. Let’s go! Click here to pre-order my new book and get your exclusive freebies, including the 5-Day Healing Practice I mention in this episode.  Or go to ThatSuckedNowWhat.com.  What you’ll get out of this episode…  - How to develop your radical self-awareness - Being the victim vs the victor in your life - Recognizing your contribution to situations that don’t go the way you want them to - How to know when you’re ready to integrate your traumas  - Navigating the different stages of grief Make sure you also check out… - Episode 64: Why I wrote That Sucked. Now What? & How To Confront Your “Sucky” Moments With Grit & Resilience - Episode 66: The Bounce Factor & How to Build Your Audacious Resilience When Things Don't Go As Planned - Episode 53: How To Build Your Emotional Strength Through Emotional Regulation with Nawal Mustafa - Build your self-awareness with my free Intention Setting Planner at https://globalgrit.co/eyl/  Don’t forget about The Brave Table Fall Giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to a spa of your choice (because you deserve a little self-care, boo), and the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a brand new Apple iPad! Simply leave a review of The Brave Table, take a screenshot of your review, and go to www.thebravetable.com/giveaway to upload your screenshot. Catch ya next time!