The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Are you afraid of “bulking up”? Do you think lifting heavy will make you look masculine? Or maybe you’re exhausted… and can’t imagine adding one more thing to your plate?In this week’s Brave Table conversation, I sit down with strength expert Holly Perkins to unpack a truth most women have never been taught:With every passing birthday… you are losing muscle.If you’ve ever said:“I’m already tired.”“I don’t want to get bulky.”“I just want to feel strong again.”This episode is your wake-up call. Because muscle isn’t about aesthetics; it’s medicine.What you'll get out of this episode… Why strength training is NOT about bulkingThe hidden reason you’re feeling fatiguedHow muscle optimizes testosterone and estradiol naturallyThe truth about inflammation and nervous system healthWhy cardio and Pilates alone won’t get you thereThe specific protocol women 30+ should followHow strength training may even delay menopauseThe surprising connection between muscle and visceral belly fatConnect with HollyFREE 3-day Workshop “Muscle for Life” / https://www.hollyperkins.com/bravetable IG / https://www.instagram.com/hollyperkins The Holly Perkins Health Podcast / https://www.hollyperkins.com/podcast BOOK / https://www.amazon.com/Womens-Health-Lift-Get-Lean/dp/1623364787 This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics🌸 This Women’s History Month, celebrate your circle with the gift of ritual — buy 2 Chai Tonics and get 1 free. Spread the love, share the pause, and sip slow together at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPR🌿 Spring cleaning starts with your air. Protect your home with JASPR and get $400 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave, because caring for your people begins with the space that holds them. Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #375: Perimenopause: The Hormonal Rollercoaster We Don’t Talk About Enough with Dr. Mariza Snyder: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/375-perimenopause-the-hormonal-rollercoaster-we-dont/id1608226580?i=1000733702697 Ep. #381: Your Body Already Knows How to Heal – The Ancient Wisdom We Forgot with Nidhi Pandya: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/381-your-body-already-knows-how-to-heal-the-ancient/id1608226580?i=1000737097354 Ep. #393: The 6 Most Powerful Health Shifts You Must Embrace in 2026: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/393-6-health-myths-were-finallyletting-go-of-in-2026/id1608226580?i=1000743062229 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.

What if the people we fall in love with… aren’t random at all?In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with relationship coach, author, and my dear friend Stefanos Sifandos to explore the hidden forces shaping our attraction, intimacy, and emotional safety.We talk about trauma patterns, nervous-system conditioning, modern masculinity, and why so many of us feel chemistry… but not true connection.Because the truth is, until we heal what’s unresolved within us, we often recreate the very pain we’re trying to escape. This episode is an invitation to move from survival in love to sacred, conscious intimacy.What you'll get out of this episode… Why love activates your nervous systemHow childhood trauma shapes adult attractionWhy do we repeat painful relationship patternsRites of passage, parenting, and emotional maturityThe quiet crisis of modern masculinityWhy couples lose connection after kidsConnect with StefanosBOOK “Tuned In and Turned On” / http://tunedinandturnedonbook.com IG / https://www.instagram.com/stefanossifandos YT / https://www.youtube.com/@stefanosssifandos WEB / https://stefanossifandos.com WEB / http://coachwithstef.com This Episode is Sponsored by Chai TonicsThis Galentine’s, give the gift of ritual with Chai Tonics — nourishing Ayurvedic superfood chai blends for calm, focus, and a nervous-system exhale. Get 20% off with code VALENTINE at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPRIf you’re ready to support your healing from the inside out, start with the air you breathe. Try the JASPR Air Scrubber for a cleaner, safer home environment — get $400 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave.Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep #73: Why People Cheat, Calling In Your Partner, and Healing Through Relationships with Stefanos Sifandos: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/73-why-people-cheat-calling-in-your-partner-and/id1608226580?i=1000579909346 Ep. #296: Healing, Reinvention & Finding Love with Christine Hassler: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/296-healing-reinvention-finding-love-with-christine/id1608226580?i=1000685001637 Ep #337: Is It Love or Addiction? Why We Fall for People Who Recreate Our Wounds with Dr. Sarah Alsawy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/337-is-it-love-or-addiction-why-we-fall-for-people/id1608226580?i=1000713100593 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.

What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical… but emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal?In this Brave Table conversation, I sit down with the fiercely honest Nikita Phulwani. She’s an entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Mumkin, who lost 53 kilograms yet discovered the real transformation had nothing to do with the scale.Together, we explore body image, trauma, boundaries, feminine energy, addiction to food and approval, and what it truly means to choose yourself. Because this episode isn’t about weight loss; it’s about self-respect, identity, and radical reinvention.If you’ve ever struggled with your reflection, your habits, or your worth, this conversation is for you.What you'll get out of this episode… Why weight gain can be emotional baggage, not just foodThe mindset shift that helped Nikita lose 53kg in 13 monthsHow people-pleasing, rejection, and loneliness show up in the bodyWhy self-respect is deeper than beauty ritualsThe power of community, environment, and daily discipline in transformationHow to heal your relationship with food, sleep, and self-worthWhat true feminine energy and self-trust actually look likeConnect with Nikita IG / https://www.instagram.com/niggiphulwaniYT / https://www.youtube.com/@Niggiphulwani WEB / https://www.wemakeitmumkin.com IG / https://www.instagram.com/wemakeitmumkin This Episode is Sponsored by Chai TonicsThis Galentine’s, give the gift of ritual with Chai Tonics — nourishing Ayurvedic superfood chai blends for calm, focus, and a nervous-system exhale. Get 20% off with code VALENTINE at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPRIf you’re ready to support your healing from the inside out, start with the air you breathe. Try the JASPR Air Scrubber for a cleaner, safer home environment — get $400 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave.Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #398: Who You Must Become in 2026 to Manifest the Life You Want (5 Identity Shifts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/398-who-you-must-become-in-2026-to-manifest-the-life/id1608226580?i=1000745142398 Ep. #367: Feminine Embodiment: The Healing Practice Every Woman Needs Right Now with Amy Natalie: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/367-feminine-embodiment-the-healing-practice-every/id1608226580?i=1000729118171 Ep. #314: How to Rebuild Your Life Through Discomfort & Embrace Change with Dr. Neeta Bhushan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/314-how-to-rebuild-your-life-through-discomfort-embrace/id1608226580?i=1000700923213 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.

Are you constantly navigating conversations where you feel like you’re walking on eggshells? Or maybe you find yourself questioning your reality after talking to someone who can't seem to take accountability, ever?In this episode, I dive into the uncomfortable (but necessary) topic of how to talk to emotionally immature people — whether it’s a partner, parent, friend, or colleague.Through the lens of personal growth, communication skills, and emotional intelligence, I’ll walk you through what emotional immaturity really looks like, how to protect your peace without cutting everyone off, and powerful ways to respond without abandoning yourself.What you'll get out of this episode… Why emotional immaturity is so triggeringBrave phrases to set boundaries from a grounded placeThe power of walking away (without guilt)Why you don’t have to win the argumentHow to hold space without abandoning your truthThis Episode is Sponsored by Chai TonicsThis Galentine’s, give the gift of ritual with Chai Tonics — nourishing Ayurvedic superfood chai blends for calm, focus, and a nervous-system exhale. Get 20% off with code VALENTINE at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPRIf you’re ready to support your healing from the inside out, start with the air you breathe. Try the JASPR Air Scrubber for a cleaner, safer home environment — get $400 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave.Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #396: Everyone Says “Cut Them Off” — Here’s What No One Tells You About Family Healing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/396-everyone-says-cut-them-off-heres-what-no-one-tells/id1608226580?i=1000744134535 Ep. #402: You Cannot Manifest From Exhaustion (Here's What to Do Instead): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/402-you-cannot-manifest-from-exhaustion-heres-what/id1608226580?i=1000747025409 Ep. #403: Why You’re Already Negotiating Every Day (But Don’t Realize It) with Lousin Mehrabi: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/403-why-youre-already-negotiating-every-day-but-dont/id1608226580?i=1000747708015 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.

What if the future of love (and the fate of AI) depended on you?In this eye-opening and deeply moving conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X and bestselling author of Solve for Happy and Scary Smart, to explore the unexpected connection between artificial intelligence, emotional resilience, and human relationships.Mo reveals how AI is learning from our every move, what dating apps are doing to our brains, and why love might be the only technology that can save us.What you'll get out of this episode… How ChatGPT is impacting our love livesThe brutal truth about dating burnoutRaising ethical AI through human actionWhy love is actually easyThe biggest misunderstanding about ChatGPT and AIConnect with MoIG / http://instagram.com/mo_gawdat YT / https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficialWEB / https://www.mogawdat.com Join Emma Wait List / https://emma.love SUBSTACK / https://mogawdat.substack.com This Episode is Sponsored by Chai TonicsStarting the year without pressure? Same. I’m choosing ritual over resolution with Chai Tonics — a calming chai ritual for focus, gentle energy, and nervous-system support when January feels loud. Try it at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics  and use code BRAVETABLE for 15% off.🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPRAs a mama healing from mold toxicity, air quality has become deeply personal for me. JASPR removes 97.1% of mold in just 1 hour. Use code BRAVE for $400 OFF: https://jaspr.co/brave Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…My episode on Mo’s Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/neeta-bhushan-how-to-cultivate-resilience-and-grit/id1508914142?i=1000647785353 Mo & Alice on Unstressable Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-52-new-season-mo-gawdat-alice-on-becoming-unstressable/id1496364101?i=1000651774652 Ep. #337: Is It Love or Addiction? Why We Fall for People Who Recreate Our Wounds with Dr. Sarah Alsawy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/337-is-it-love-or-addiction-why-we-fall-for-people/id1608226580?i=1000713100593 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.