The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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Do you hit that 3PM wall and feel like your brain’s gone on vacation without you? You’re not broken or lazy—your body is just trying to tell you something.
In today’s solocast, I’m diving into the real reasons behind the afternoon slump. (Hint: it’s not just about needing more coffee.) I’m sharing the science, the self-awareness, and the nervous system wisdom behind that foggy, cranky, mid-day crash—plus the exact ritual I use to reset my energy and feel ALIVE again.
It’s time to trade the sugar crash for a grounded comeback. This episode is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and reclaim your power—one mindful sip at a time.
What you'll get out of this episode…
Discover the real reason you feel foggy, anxious, or unfocused in the afternoon
Insights on why quick fixes don’t work—and how to create sustainable midday habits that support your mental health
A powerful reframe on how slowing down can actually boost productivity, presence, and clarity
Ayurvedic wisdom on adaptogens, herbs, and rituals that nourish your focus and regulate your nervous system
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🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz
Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!
YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable
IG / @neetabhushan
IG / @thebravetable
TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan
WEB / https://neetabhushan.com
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Ep. #371: 7 Daily Habits That Will Add Years to Your Life (Backed by Science & Soul) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
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.
If you’re afraid your story is “too much,” this is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Too raw. Too heavy. Too real.
My guest this week, Brielle Cotterman, believed that for years. Until she realized her story—surviving attempted murder and domestic violence—wasn’t a liability. It was her superpower.
Today, Brielle is a multi-7-figure publicity expert, President of CEO School, founder of The Influential Leader Agency, and the voice behind some of the world’s most powerful thought leaders. But her journey started with a decision to stop pretending… and start speaking.
In this powerful episode, Brielle opens up about her journey surviving attempted murder, navigating the shame of telling her story, and how she now helps clients turn their lived experiences into global movements, bestselling books, and seven-figure brands.
What you'll get out of this episode…
You don’t have to be “ready”—you just have to be real.
Why the story you’re hiding might be the one that inspires millions.
Authenticity in branding isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being human.
If you want a book deal, speaking tour, or global media features—it starts with one brave share.
Media can be a tool to build your brand, not just celebrate it.
Thought leadership starts with focus, not being everything to everyone.
Connect with Brielle
WEB / www.briellecotterman.com
Personal Brand Checklist / https://briellecotterman.ac-page.com/checklist
IG / www.instagram.com/briellecotterman
IG / www.instagram.com/influential_leader_agency
Breathe better with JASPR
As 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
Want more?
🎁 Give the gift of ritual this holiday season with Chai Tonics — nourishing Ayurvedic chai blends to bring calm and clarity into your mornings; enjoy 25% off + free shipping at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics with code CHRISTMAS.
🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz
Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!
YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable
IG / @neetabhushan
IG / @thebravetable
TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan
WEB / https://neetabhushan.com
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Ep. #291: Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
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.
Hey Brave Table fam—this episode is a soul-stirring convo that’ll have you rethinking how you build, how you live, and how you lead.
I’m sitting down with my beautiful friend, serial entrepreneur & Ayurvedic disruptor Arjita Sethi, who is redefining what success looks and feels like—through ancient wisdom and cutting-edge tech.
From building a tech company while mothering a newborn… to burning out from chasing external metrics… to creating Shaanti, an AI-powered ritual platform rooted in Ayurveda—Arjita takes us behind the curtain of what it really means to lead with peace and presence in a world that rewards hustle.
We talk building $100M conscious businesses, AI as a tool for feminine leadership, Ayurvedic rituals for nervous system regulation, and the hard truths about startup life nobody wants to say out loud.
Whether you’re a founder, mama, spiritual seeker—or all of the above—this one’s for you.
What you'll get out of this episode…
A wake-up call on why success without peace is still failure
The rituals Arjita uses to stay grounded while building empires
What no one tells you about being an immigrant entrepreneur
How to design your business to fit your nervous system (not the other way around)
Why scaling slower might actually be smarter
The mindset shift all women need to hear
Connect with Arjita
WEB / https://bit.ly/shaanti_membership
IG / https://www.instagram.com/arjitasethi
IG / https://www.instagram.com/find.shaanti
IG / https://www.instagram.com/newfounderschool
Free Body Type Assessment / Take Arjita's free Ayurvedic Body Type Assessment to discover your dosha: https://bit.ly/thebodyassessment
Breathe better with JASPR
As 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
Want more?
✨ Buy 2, Get 1 FREE – Chai Tonics Holiday Bundle is here! Gift (or keep!) our signature blends—Focus Flow + Rose Ritual—when you buy 2 blends, you’ll get 1 FREE. Use code HOLIDAY to get yours now at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics
🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz
Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!
YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable
IG / @neetabhushan
IG / @thebravetable
TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan
WEB / https://neetabhushan.com
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Ep. #334: How This Teen Mom Became a Nurse, Pilot & Serial Entrepreneur (with Chezka Gonzales) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
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 happens when you're too dark to be Miss India... but not American enough to be Miss America?
In this deeply vulnerable and powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Nina Davuluri—activist, entrepreneur, and the first Indian-American Miss America. She takes us behind the scenes of her viral win, the backlash, and how colorism shaped her identity, her advocacy, and her new documentary COMPLEXion.
From growing up in a world that worshipped whiteness to dismantling billion-dollar beauty brands’ skin-whitening products, Nina doesn’t hold back. If you’ve ever felt not enough—too dark, too loud, too ambitious—this one’s for you.
What you'll get out of this episode…
The shocking moment that shaped Nina’s awareness of colorism
What really happened the night she won Miss America
The real cost of fitting into beauty ideals in Western and South Asian cultures
How Nina helped push major beauty brands like Unilever, L’Oréal, and Johnson & Johnson to drop or rebrand whitening products
Her advice for healing self-worth and reclaiming beauty on your own terms
How her relationship with her now-fiancé reminds us that true connection sees beyond appearance, fame, or ability
Connect with Nina
WEB / https://www.ninadavuluri.com
IG / https://www.instagram.com/ninadavuluri
YT / https://www.youtube.com/@Nina.Davuluri
WATCH COMPLEXITY / https://www.amazon.com/COMPLEXion-Nina-Davuluri/dp/B0B8KZ32BG
Breathe better with JASPR
As 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
Want more?
✨ Buy 2, Get 1 FREE – Chai Tonics Holiday Bundle is here! Gift (or keep!) our signature blends—Focus Flow + Rose Ritual—when you buy 2 blends, you’ll get 1 FREE. Use code HOLIDAY to get yours now at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics
🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz
Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!
YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable
IG / @neetabhushan
IG / @thebravetable
TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan
WEB / https://neetabhushan.com
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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.
Welcome to a very special solocast of The Brave Table — your soul’s holiday survival kit, if you will. 😉
If the holidays make you feel anxious, overstimulated, or like you’re juggling too much — mama, this one’s for you. Whether you're navigating transitions, going through grief, or just trying to keep your cool in chaotic family dynamics, you're not alone. I've been there.
This one’s especially for my busy mamas, my heart-led givers, and anyone navigating a messy middle. Grab your tea, light a candle, and join me in redefining what nourishment means this season.
What you'll get out of this episode…
How to regulate your nervous system in overstimulating environments
Why the “season of giving” can actually be depleting — and how to stop that cycle
What to do when you're triggered by family conversations
How to protect your peace (and your energy!) while still showing up fully
Simple but powerful rituals that anchor you into presence — even when everything around you feels like a whirlwind
Breathe better with JASPR
As 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
Want more?
✨ Buy 2, Get 1 FREE – Chai Tonics Holiday Bundle is here! Gift (or keep!) our signature blends—Focus Flow + Rose Ritual—when you buy 2, you’ll get 1 FREE. Get yours now at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics
📖 Get my book “That Sucked Now What?”: https://www.amazon.com/That-Sucked-Now-What-Embrace/dp/1401974252/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz
Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!
YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable
IG / @neetabhushan
IG / @thebravetable
TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan
WEB / https://neetabhushan.com
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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.