The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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!

Relationships are one of the most important aspects of our lives. They have the power to help us grow, heal, learn and discover so much about ourselves. They also have the ability to crush us. Relationships can magnify our greatest fears. They mirror the parts of ourselves we’ve neglected or ignored. They can leave us feeling so vulnerable and heartbroken when someone leaves us, cheats on us, or doesn’t live up to our expectations. But! When we strive to understand relationship dynamics better so we can BE better in our relationships, absolutely everything changes.  And there is no one better to dive into this topic than with my guest in this episode, Stefanos Sifandos. Stefanos is the co-founder of MPOWERED Brotherhood and Elementum Coaching Institute. He has worked with thousands of people from all over the world: Elite Special Forces soldiers, Olympic Gold Medalists, high-performing CEOs and entrepreneurs, world champion fighters, couples wanting to deepen and/or heal their relationship, and individuals with mental health issues—all in the name of helping others to actualize the fullness of their potentiality and relate consciously to each other with authentic love. Here’s some of the juicy goodness we get into in this episode…  - The psychological reason for infidelity—why do people cheat?  - Identifying childhood wounds as triggers in your adult life—how do these wounds define your core values?  - Tapping into your desires in relationships—-do you know what you truly desire?  - How to meet a partner, and when you meet someone, how you should approach them  - Finding your creative expression—how to get into a state of flow - And so much more.   If you liked this episode, make sure you also check out…  - Check out Stefano’s exciting upcoming event Breathwork for the Feminine - And find him on Instagram @stefanossifandos  - Pre-order his new book, Tuned In & Turned On: Bring Conscious Sexuality & Sacred Connection into Your Life - Check out the website of Stefano’s wife, Christine, at christinehassler.com and his website, stefanossifandos.com, for his and Christine’s Be The Queen program - You might also enjoy this episode with Silvy Khoucasian: Understanding Your Attachment Styles To Create Boundaries in Relationships - And this incredible one with Annie Lalla: Understanding Love & Conflict Resolution With Your Partner - Last but not least: How to Build Resilience and Master Personal Growth Through Your Relationships with Dr. Neeta Bhushan If you loved this episode, please let me know by leaving a 5-star review on iTunes and sharing it with a friend! And don’t forget to enter The Brave Table Fall Giveaway at https://globalgrit.co/giveaway/. Thanks for being here, Brave Table squad, and see you next time!

There's a lot of talk about self-development and personal growth, and if you've been following me for a while, you know how important these topics are to me. But loves, there is only so much we can do ourselves. One of the greatest teachers for our growth is our relationships. Yes, relationships of all kinds, but today I'm going to talk specifically about romantic partnerships and how they serve as a mirror for us to become the bravest, most resilient versions of ourselves.  In this episode, I walk you through my Bounce Factor framework (ICYMI, listen to the episode where I talk about the Bounce Factor: "How to Build Your Audacious Resilience When Things Don't Go As Planned") and how to apply it to romantic relationships. I'm going to lead by example and share how my husband Ajit and I do this in our relationship and share some of the tools we use when things get sticky - because despite what things may look like on the outside, no relationship is perfect! Here’s a taste of what you’ll get out of this episode…- How to use your relationship as a catalyst for your own growth (and growth with each other) - How to be intentional with your relationships (and what Ajit and I were intentional about when we first got together) - A simple tool to use with your partner when you get into disagreements - How to be proactive instead of reactive in your relationship - How to embody what you seek from your partner - And so much more juicy goodness Other things to check out that I talk about in this episode…. - Get your FREE copy of the Intention Setting Planner that Ajit and I use to hit our relationship goals at https://globalgrit.co/eyl/  - Us by Terrence Real - Episode 68: 8 Ways to Build Your 'Good' Daily Stress - Subscribe to Master Coaching with Ajit to be notified when my episode with him drops! If you loved this episode, please let me know by leaving a 5-star review on iTunes and sharing it with a friend! And don’t forget to enter The Brave Table Fall Giveaway at https://globalgrit.co/giveaway/. Thanks for being here, Brave Table squad, and see you next time!

Your beliefs create your reality. Yup — it’s true. So those crappy, negative, or limiting ones you have? You might not even realize it, but they're holding you back. Often they start in your childhood and stagnate in your subconscious. And for all your mamas out there, you might even be passing them on to your kiddos, too.  But what if you could eliminate them? The problem most people face with overcoming limiting beliefs is they try to change how they feel and behave. But usually, they end up right back where they started. Whether it's going to the gym, changing bad habits, or rising above doubts and fears, most of what people do works in the short term but fails long run.  Well, that’s about to change, Brave Table fam. After you listen to this powerful episode with my guest, Shelly Lefkoe, you'll know what it takes to make changes that stick for decades. Shelly is a co-founder and President of Lefkoe Institute, a San Francisco Bay Area firm whose mission is “To significantly improve the quality of life on the planet by having people recreate their lives and live as the unlimited possibilities they are.” She has had the privilege of helping thousands of clients worldwide rid themselves of a variety of problems including phobias, lack of success, relationship issues, procrastination, unwillingness to confront people, eating disorders, drug and alcohol addiction, and sexual dysfunction. Her clients have been able to eliminate emotional patterns such as fear, hostility, shyness, anxiety, depression, worry about what people think of them, and a negative sense of themselves. This work has made her an expert on how to raise healthy, successful children who are free of limiting beliefs.  Here’s what we get into…  - How your beliefs get formed and how they impact your life - The reason why you hold on to your beliefs about yourself   - How your culture and upbringing affect your parenting style - The difference between a pattern and a belief - How we apply meaning to events that happen in our lives - Practices to use when you have a negative emotion - And so much more juicy goodness!Make sure you also check out… - Shelly’s exclusive gift to The Brave Table audience — eliminate a belief for free at eliminatebeliefs.com - Shelly’s websites at lefkoeinstitute.com and parentingthelefkoeway.com and her course for parents: Empowering the Next Generation  - Morty Lefkoe’s TedTalk How To Stop Suffering - You’ll also love this episode with Dorota Stańczyk: Radical Acceptance, Letting Go of Your Desires and (Re)Creating Yourself - And this one with Daniela Woerner: Navigating Divorce, Grief, Loss, & Motherhood Before you go… Make sure you enter The Brave Table Back-to-School Giveaway! Yes, that’s right loves, we’re going BIG for September to help you get ready for a fresh start this fall. 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. 

Do you struggle with friendships? If so, you're not alone. It's one of the most common challenges I hear from people. Life gets so busy that you don't get to spend quality time with those you love. Or you recognize how much you've grown, and the company you keep hasn't. Maybe you're just sick of the status quo, shooting the same old sh*t, gossiping, going to restaurants, and you're looking for ways to connect more meaningfully with others.  One of my superpowers is cultivating community and deep friendships. This goes back to when my mom passed away, and I turned to my loved ones to help me get through it. In this unapologetic season of my life, it looks like planning trips and throwing events that WOW people and leave them feeling connected—like when I planned a trip for 16 of my closest friends this summer to Turkey or a few weekends ago celebrating my 40th birthday with my bestie! Whatever season of life you're in, your friends should reflect it. Let's explore how you can create deep friendships and meaningful support circles as a part of your growth and evolution.   Here’s what we get into in this episode…  - How to use my free Intention Setting Planner to elevate your life with your friends, your partner, your family, your colleagues, and yourself for the rest of 2022 - My 4-step framework for cultivating deep friendships - Practical tools and rituals you can use to strengthen your connections and friendships today - How to create a container where you can share your gifts - Planning experiential events for you and your loved ones - And much more! If you loved this episode, make sure you also check out these…  - 8 Ways to Build Your 'Good' Daily Stress - All The Lessons I Learned Traveling to Europe with Family - Awakening Your Inner Wisdom As The Rock-Star Shaman with Alyson Charles - Pursuing Your Dharma To Be Your Highest Self with Sahara Rose - Sharing Your Bravest Story with Selena Soo Card decks I mention in this episode…  - A Yogic Path Oracle Deck from Sahara Rose  - Animal Power Card Deck by Alyson Charles - Best Self card decks Before you go… Make sure you enter The Brave Table Back-to-School Giveaway! Yes, that’s right loves, we’re going BIG for September to help you get ready for a fresh start in fall. 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. That’s it — and you’ll be entered to WIN! Thank you, Brave Table fam. Catch you next time!

Achieving optimal health goes well beyond how we treat our physical bodies. Of course, a good diet and movement are still crucial pillars of well-being, but just as vital is taking care of your emotional and mental health. There’s a feedback loop between the physical and emotional bodies, known as the mind-body connection. It shows that we can’t address one area of our health without impacting another—it’s all connected.  My guest in this episode of The Brave Table, Ashley Turner, has built her life’s work around this concept. She’s married her love of yoga with the science of psychology as a tool to empower others to release past traumas and overcome their shadows so they can heal and thrive.   Ashley is a yoga–meditation expert, Licensed Psychotherapist, speaker, writer, facilitator, and 7-figure entrepreneur. Her mission is to integrate yoga and meditation into the mainstream medical and educational systems by training highly-skilled professionals and helping them build fulfilling, highly profitable businesses. She is the founder and CEO of The Center for Yoga Psychology – an innovative, scientifically grounded training center for yoga teachers, mental health clinicians, and students fusing yoga, mindfulness, trauma resolution, shadow work, and neuroscience.  Here’s a taste of what we get into in this episode… - Ashley’s 4-step model for doing shadow work in relationships & deal with your projections - What is the chakra system, and what can it tell you about where your store emotions? - How emotional traumas show up as behaviors and patterns and modalities to heal them - What is shadow work, and how to do it with the relationships in your life - The way your inner state of well-being shapes what you experience in the world  If you loved this episode, make sure you check out…  - Learn more at www.Yoga-Psychology.co or follow Ashley on Instagram at @AshleyTurner1 - Embracing the Duality of our Emotions and Normalizing Emotional Health - Understanding Love & Conflict Resolution With Your Partner with Annie Lalla  - Being in Alignment With Yourself with Aaron Alexander - How To Move, Connect, Play, and Cultivate Trust With Acroyoga with Jason Nemer Don’t forget to take my super fun and quick Bounce Factor quiz to determine your audacious resiliency during tough and intense life moments at bouncefactorquiz.com. Thanks for listening, and I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please consider leaving a 5-star review to help others find and benefit from the show. Then, send a screenshot of your review to support@globalgrit.co to receive my course on Emotional Mastery as my FREE gift to you. Until next time, loves!