The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Bibi Brzozka.   "My mission was to really take a path that will allow me the freedom that they didn't have – financial freedom, freedom of traveling around the world – and again, all these things that they didn't have when they were younger, and it all looked very shiny." Bibi Brzozka is a sex and love relationship coach and former corporate executive who experienced a breakthrough when she left her 15-year corporate career in pursuit of pleasure and self-exploration. She has since shared Energetic Lovemaking with thousands of people across the world, sparking frank conversations in the places where you’d least expect it.   Bibi had always sought success and freedom and was on the path to achieving it through a corporate career. However, she grew increasingly unhappy and felt her life was unfulfilling. At her lowest point, she decided to take a leap and start exploring her innerself. Through meditation, self-pleasure, and ayahuasca, Bibi discovered her feminine energy and the power of orgasm. She realized that orgasmic states can be used to amplify self-realization and growth, and was inspired to share her journey with other women. In today’s episode, we talk about: Exploring the Role of Feminine and Masculine Energy in our Lives Sexuality as a Mirror of Everything Else in Our Lives The Power of Orgasmic States Full-body Orgasms How to be More in the Moment Carving out Time for Intimacy Connect with Bibi:   - Find Bibi on Instagram @planetbibi - Access Bibi’s free Soul Connector here - Access Bibi’s Estactic Lovers here - Find all of Bibi’s offerings here!    If you loved this episode...  - Then be sure to listen to Episode 15: Being Brave In Talking About Sex Pt. 1 with Alexa Bowditch. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 32: The Power of Connection in Friendships & Long-lasting Relationships with Erwin Valencia.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 91: ‘How To Show Up in Relationships, with Girlfriends, & Dating With Christine Chang’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, my newest book, That Sucked. Now What? has gobally launched and you can grab your copy here! I’m doing a book signing, Q+A, giveaways, and an intimate meet and greet on Feb. 13th, in Austin, Texas. You’re invited! Check out all the info here!  

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I’m joined by the wonderful Puja Shah.   "When you follow your dharma, everything falls into place. So it was like all of this was leading me to something that I knew and I just had to listen to it."   Puja Shah is the former-dentist-turned-award-winning author of the powerful fiction novel, "For My Sister", which is a story about two sisters unknowingly trafficked and their journey to reunite.   Puja had a passion for writing that she discovered at a young age, but had to put it aside due to life's obligations. After discovering her true dharma, she left her job and chose to pursue her passion full-time. Through the process of writing her fiction novel, she learned the power of words and the importance of self-expression and sisterhood. Puja was determined to use her voice and her writing to change the narrative of, and bring awareness to, the issues and struggles of underrepresented voices. She has since been able to turn her passion into a successful career.   In today’s episode, we talk about: Writing Fiction and the Power of Voice Pursuing Passions Despite a Demanding Career Following Your Dharma and Making a Career Transition Career Transitions and the Double Standard for Women Taking a Gamble on Creative Work Exploring the Issues of Child Marriage and Colorism in Trafficked Girls The Impact of Writing and Sharing Stories Living in Authenticity and Being Brave in This Stage of Life Connect with Puja: - Find Puja on Instagram @psnamaste - Visit her website at https://puja-shah.com/ - Check out Puja’s book, For my Sister, here!    If you loved this episode...  - Then be sure to listen to Episode 92: How To Tap Into Your Self-Expression Through Freestyle Rap, Spoken Word & Poetry With Mark Boughton. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 88: How To Write A Book That People Will Want To Read and Get Published with Meghan Stevenson.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 14: ‘How to Know if you are Ready to Pursue Your Purpose & Change Your Life with Dr. Neeta Bhushan’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, my newest book, That Sucked. Now What? has gobally launched and you can grab your copy here! I’m doing a book signing, Q+A, giveaways, and an intimate meet and greet on Feb. 13th, in Austin, Texas. You’re invited! Check out all the info here!

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I have a real treat for you. Recently, Emily Williams interviewed me on her podcast, I Heart My Life Show, and today, I’m playing that episode for you on The Brave Table.   "It's time to create a life that's better than your dream." In this episode, you’ll join Emily Williams and me as I share my experiences and advice on embracing the joy and chaos of life. I dive into the difficult journey of my own awakening, through the pain and heartache of my first marriage and the lessons I learned from it. We discuss the importance of allowing yourself to express emotion, even if it makes those around you uncomfortable, and how to rebuild yourself and your life. I hope my own story and teachings encourage everyone to create a life they actually desire!   In today’s episode, we talk about: How embracing chaos leads to joy The techniques we can use to allow and process emotions Bouncing back after a sucky moment Connect with Emily: - Find Emily on Instagram @emilywilliams - Visit her website at https://emilywilliams.com/ - Check out Emily’s podcast, The I Heart my Life Show, here!    If you loved this episode...  - Then be sure to listen to Episode 102: Embracing the Joy and Chaos of Motherhood. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 64: How to Confront Your Tough "Sucky" Moments with Grit & Resilience.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 66: ‘How to Build Your Audacious Resilience When Things Don't Go As Planned with Dr. Neeta Bhushan’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I’m flying solo. Let’s dive in!   "Our brain has a built-in system that wants us to live by our values, and all we have to do is ask it to kick in. So yes, what you focus on expands big time."   In today’s solo-cast, join me as I rip open the curtain and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the hectic life of an author doing her pre-launch book tour. From 117+ podcasts and media appearances, including live television, to bouncing around the whole country, flight after flight, to feeling ‘mom guilt’ because my son was sad to see me leave again, and all things in between, here’s what my life has actually looked like for the past couple months! To all the mommas, entrepreneurs, authors and go-getters: may this episode light your fire. 🔥   In today’s episode, we talk about: Behind the scenes and reflections of the journey to Dr. Neeta’s global book launch Reflection on the Craft of Succes Truth vs. imagined fear Rejection and hustle mentality The power of chasing dreams and supporting children's ambitions Focus: how to live by your values and create new habits Celebrating the magic in messy moments If you loved this episode...  - Then be sure to listen to Episode 3: Calling in Your Desires and Owning Them. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 30: Sharing your bravest story with Selena Soo.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 72: ‘How to Build Resilience and Master Personal Growth Through Your Relationships with Dr. Neeta Bhushan’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, your FREE VIP ticket to the virtual launch party will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE VIP ticket to join me, Ajit Nawalkha, Mark Groves and Garrain Jones when you order your copy of my new book today. Order here: https://neetabhushan.com/pre-order/

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I am joined by the fabulous Tricia Brouk!   "We can learn to coexist with fear. I still get nervous, and I have been on thousands of stages. I still get nervous. And the reason that you have that fear is because you care." - Tricia Brouk   Tricia Brouk is an award-winning director, producer, Broadway performer, and speaker coach. She has toured the world in classical modern dance, choreographed for the Lucinda Childs Dance Company, and is the founder of The Big Talk Academy and author of The Influential Voice.   In this episode, you’ll join Tricia and me as we talk about how Tricia went from graduating college with $600 and a one-way flight to New York City to becoming an entrepreneur and speaker coach. We dive into how to coexist with fear, and how to build confidence and competence through an effective feedback loop.    In today’s episode, we talk about: Learning to coexist with fear Why we experience crippling fear and paralysis How to make it about your audience when you speak The proper ways to rehearse public speaking Your job as a speaker and storyteller What makes a great speaker Connect with Tricia: - Find Tricia on Instagram @tricia_brouk - Visit her website at https://triciabrouk.com/ - Check out Tricia’s podcast, The Big Talk Podcast, here!  - See Tricia’s masterclass here: https://livemasterclass.triciabrouk.com/art-big-talk-mc If you loved this episode...  - Then be sure to listen to Episode 1:‘Being Brave in Reinventing Yourself. Apple | Spotify   -You’ll love Episode 90: How To Build Confidence & Charisma Through Seasons of Pivots, Reinvention & Transition With Vanessa Van Edwards.  Apple | Spotify   -Episode 40: ‘Being Brave in Putting yourself out There even Through Facing Rejection’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

Hey loves! In today’s episode, I am joined by the one and only Alexi Panos!   Alexi Panos is the founder of The Bridge Experience, Extreme Leadership Somatic Leadership Workshops, and E.P.I.C. (Everyday People Initiating Change) which is a non-profit bringing clean water to rural Tanzania, and co-founder of Elementum Coaching Institute. She’s the author of 50 Ways to Yay! and Now or Never. She hosts the Unleashed with Alexi Panos podcast. But most of all, people know her as the down-to-earth teacher of all things transformation, who holds it down with 4 kids under 4 alongside multiple thriving businesses, and she ALWAYS keeps it real.   Join us as we discuss how such a busy woman still makes time for herself. Nervous system regulation, breathwork, and somatic practices such as movement and dance have allowed her to still take care of herself during the busiest year of her life (moving cities, building a new home, and buying 3 more houses on top of all mentioned above makes for quite the hectic year!). We have all kinds of juicy conversations – time to dive in!   In today’s episode, we talk about: The Importance of Self-Care for Women in Leadership Positions The Impact of Parenting on Relationships The Importance of Nervous System Regulation in Parenting Intimacy in Marriage Being Vulnerable in Relationships The Power of Grit: How to Weather Any Storm How to Turn a Breakup into an Opportunity for Growth How to Reconnect with Your Muse How Embodiment Can Liberate You The Importance of Communal Support in Relationships Connect with Alexi: - Find Alexi on Instagram @alexipanos - Visit her website at https://linktr.ee/alexipanos - Check out Alexi’s podcast, Unleashed, here!  - Elementum Coaching Institute: https://elementumcoachinginstitute.com/ 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 35: Healing Your Inner Child & Family Relationship Dynamics, Knowing It Didn't Start With You with Marine Selenee.  Apple | Spotify -Episode 43: ‘How To Do the Work and Begin Healing Situations that are Triggering’ is right up your alley! Apple | Spotify P.S. Love, we are SO CLOSE to the launch of my upcoming book, That Sucked. Now What? Once the book launches, the freebies I’m giving away with it will be GONE! So don’t delay — get your FREE That Sucked. Now What? Guidebook AND your 5-day Fly Forward Healing Practice when you order your copy of my new book today.

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

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

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

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