The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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Grab a seat at The Brave Table for unfiltered conversations about all the unpredictable moments we face on our journey through life—the raw, the real, the messy—and how to overcome them and thrive. This is your oasis for the next season of who you are becoming—where you defeat your imposter syndrome, ditch comparing your life to others, embrace the unconventional, and recognize your evolution and expansion. Join host Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a former dentist turned author, serial entrepreneur, and mama of two, for weekly episodes on strengthening your mental health and emotional fitness so you can face challenges with grace and grit. Let’s get brave as we navigate this human experience together with lots of love, new perspectives, and a dose of laughter along the way.

Recent Episodes

318: How I Brainwashed Myself to Be Rich
APR 9, 2025
318: How I Brainwashed Myself to Be Rich

Let’s get one thing straight—being rich isn’t just about what’s in your bank account. It’s an energy, a vibration, and a soul-led decision. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how I reprogrammed my subconscious to attract wealth and live abundantly AF. This isn’t about get-rich-quick schemes—this is real talk about rewiring beliefs, quantum physics, and why you must stop taking advice from broke people.

If you’ve ever felt stuck around money, repeating affirmations without seeing results, this conversation will crack you open. I’m sharing the mindset shifts, daily practices, and bold decisions that helped me embody wealth before the dollars showed up. No fluff. All truth. You ready to stop chasing and start attracting? Let’s go, fam. 💸💥

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘

What You’ll Get Out of This Episode…

    • A radical shift in how you view wealth—from just dollars to divine frequency
    • The exact mindset and energetic reprogramming I used to brainwash myself into abundance
    • A wake-up call on why you must stop taking advice from people who aren’t living the life you want
    • How to tap into quantum physics & neuroplasticity to literally rewire your brain for success
    • My personal daily practices—yes, the ones I still use—that magnetize money like a boss
    • The real tea on why most people stay broke…and how to never be one of them again
    • Permission to start before you’re ready, take messy action, and embody your rich self now
    • How to protect your energy like your wealth depends on it—because spoiler: it does

  • Timestamps:

    00:00 – The Truth About Wealth Energy

  • 01:00 – Releasing Limiting Beliefs Around Money

    01:30 – Stop Taking Advice from Broke People

    02:30 – Surround Yourself with Wealth Vibes

    03:00 – Quantum Physics & The Observer Effect

    03:45 – Visualizing Your Future With Emotion

    04:30 – Money Loves Speed, Wealth Loves Time

    05:15 – Daily Practices That Rewire Your Brain

    06:00 – Gratitude is Your Wealth Frequency

    06:45 – Spending in Alignment vs. Scarcity

    07:15 – Protecting Your Energy Like a Queen

    07:45 – Stop Chasing. Start Attracting.

    08:15 – Serve at Your Highest Level

    08:45 – The Nervous System and Abundance

    SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE


    Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

    IG / @neetabhushan 

    IG / @thebravetable 

    TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

    WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

    YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial

    NEW YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan


    Want more?

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now → theemotionalreset.com/quiz

    Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → Neetabhushan.com/chaitonics


    If you loved this episode, check out…

    Ep. #317 Rewire Your Brain to Be Rich: The Truth About Money, Mindset & Manifestation with Marisa Peer (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep.#220 Smart Money Hacks: Doing Less to Achieve More with Kate Northrup (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep.#244 Farnoosh Torabi On How To Turn Financial Anxiety Into Your Greatest Asset (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)


    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and human connection expert. She’s the best-selling author of That Sucked, Now What (endorsed by Jay Shetty), host of the Top 50 mental health podcast The Brave Table, and CEO of the Highest Self Institute, where she trains coaches to step into their highest selves.

    Featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, Grazia, and more, Neeta’s work blends human behavior, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology — shaped by her journey through loss, abuse, and healing. She's a mama of two, a wellness junkie, and a lifelong lover of chai.

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    24 MIN
    317: Rewire Your Brain to Be Rich: The Truth About Money, Mindset & Manifestation with Marisa Peer
    APR 7, 2025
    317: Rewire Your Brain to Be Rich: The Truth About Money, Mindset & Manifestation with Marisa Peer

    Okay, Brave Table fam—this one’s for every powerhouse, healer, and big-hearted change-maker who has ever felt blocked around money, worthiness, or success. I sat down with my dear friend and legendary hypnotherapist Marisa Peer—and ohhh honey, did we go there. 😮‍💨 We’re talking real talk on rewiring your brain, unlocking abundance, ditching scarcity beliefs, and transforming the way you see money forever.

    If you’ve ever felt weird about charging for your gifts, like you “shouldn’t” want wealth because you’re spiritual (🙄), or you’ve inherited money stories that make you play small—this is the reset you’ve been waiting for. This episode is equal parts money church, brain science, and sassy truth bombs that’ll have you shouting “YESSS” in your car. So buckle up, babe. You deserve it all.


    What you'll get out of this episode… 

    • The real reason you feel blocked around money — and how to finally clear it

    • Why spiritual people struggle to charge (and why it’s time to let that ish go)

    • How your childhood accidentally programmed you to fear abundance

    • A juicy reframe to teach your kids to earn from their gifts, not just chores

    • What successful women need to know about love, power, and money dynamics

    • The actual science behind rewiring your brain using neuroplasticity

    • Why saying "I'm enough" might just be the wealth code you’ve been waiting for

    • How to spot a scarcity mindset (and shift it in real time)

    • Brave new beliefs to finally claim your worth and share your gifts with the world

    • Permission to be both wealthy and wildly generous — without guilt 🙌


    TIMESTAMP

  • 00:00 – Beauty standards and banter before the Brave

    01:00 – Intro: Can you brainwash yourself to be rich?

    02:00 – Meet Marisa Peer: therapist to royals, celebs & CEOs

    04:00 – Why we're really blocked around abundance

    06:30 – Childhood money trauma & subconscious wiring

    08:00 – The spiritual money shame trap

    10:00 – How to actually reframe scarcity mindset

    14:00 – What kids really learn from your money habits

    18:00 – Wealth vs. fulfillment: the unexpected truth

    23:00 – Paying kids for chores? Wait for this reframe 🔥

    27:00 – How to manifest wealth the right way

    33:00 – Mindset, mastery, marketing, and message

    36:00 – What powerful women need to hear about money & love

    41:00 – Redefining “having it all” as a woman today

    46:00 – RTT’s global growth + Dr. Neeta’s favorite takeaway

    49:00 – Brave rapid fire with Marisa 🎤💥

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘

    SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE


    Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

    IG / @neetabhushan 

    IG / @thebravetable 

    TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

    WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

    YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial

    NEW YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan


    Want more?

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now → theemotionalreset.com/quiz

    Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → Neetabhushan.com/chaitonics


    If you loved this episode, check out…

    Ep.#220 Smart Money Hacks: Doing Less to Achieve More with Kate Northrup (Apple | Spotify | Youtube)

    Ep.#244 Farnoosh Torabi On How To Turn Financial Anxiety Into Your Greatest Asset (Apple | Spotify | Youtube)

    Ep.#202 Feeling Lost? Listen to this to RECALIBRATE Your Life and Find YOUR Inner Truth with Melissa Ruiz (Apple | Spotify | Youtube)

    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.

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    58 MIN
    316: The Bounce Factor: How to Heal, Rewire, and Rise in Just 90 Days
    APR 2, 2025
    316: The Bounce Factor: How to Heal, Rewire, and Rise in Just 90 Days

    Okay, fam — real talk. Ever felt like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of “ugh”? I see you. In this power-packed solo episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to change your life — yep, your whole freakin’ life — in just 90 days. No fluff, no fake “motivation,” just neuroscience, emotional healing, and action steps that work. I'm spilling the tea on what it actually takes to bounce back (and forward) from life’s messiest moments — and you’ll walk away ready to reclaim your magic.

    This is your blueprint to go from surviving to THRIVING. So whether you’re heartbroken, starting over, or simply craving more out of life, this is your call to rise, baby. Let’s build your Bounce Factor and make those micro shifts that lead to massive transformation. And yes, you’ll want a journal for this one.


    What you'll get out of this episode… 

    ✨ A step-by-step blueprint to reinvent yourself in just 90 days — backed by neuroscience, not fluff

    ✨ A deeper understanding of your Bounce Factor and how to build it starting today

    ✨ Tools to sit with your emotions (instead of shoving them down with snacks, shopping, or scrolling)

    ✨ A powerful 90-second practice to regulate your nervous system and stop spiraling

    ✨ How to rewire your brain for success through tiny, bold micro-shifts

    ✨ The truth about toxic relationships — and how to curate a circle that fuels your growth

    ✨ Permission to “trust the suck” and use it as fuel for your next-level glow-up

    ✨ Free tools, journal prompts & 50+ pages of resources to guide your journey


    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 – Let’s go: Why 90 days can change everything

    02:00 – What is the Bounce Factor (and how to build it)

    04:30 – Step 1: Reframe your challenge

    05:00 – Step 2: Expand your emotional capacity

    08:00 – Emotional regulation & strengthening the vagus nerve

    10:00 – Step 3: Make audacious micro shifts

    12:30 – Step 4: Strengthen your resilient relationships

    13:30 – Step 5: Trust the suck

    15:00 – Post-traumatic growth & who you’re becoming next

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘


    SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE


    Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

    IG / @neetabhushan 

    IG / @thebravetable 

    TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

    WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

    YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial

    NEW YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan


    Want more?

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now → theemotionalreset.com/quiz

    Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → Neetabhushan.com/chaitonics


    If you loved this episode, check out…

    Ep.#296 Healing, Reinvention & Finding Love with Christine Hassler (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep.#298 How to Trust Your Intuition: Manifest Your Dream Life with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep.#290 8 Life-Changing Lessons for a Powerful 2025 (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and human connection expert. She’s the best-selling author of That Sucked, Now What, endorsed by Jay Shetty, and hosts The Brave Table podcast. As CEO of the Highest Self Institute, she trains coaches in personal transformation. After leaving a successful dental practice, Neeta traveled to 45 countries to study human behavior, ancient wisdom, and therapeutic psychology. Her work is rooted in resilience, shaped by personal loss, trauma, and healing. She’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and Tatler. Neeta is also a mom of two and a chai enthusiast.

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    14 MIN
    315: The Power of Receiving: Healing After Birth Trauma, Burnout & Beauty Lies with Dr. Rhea Mehta
    APR 1, 2025
    315: The Power of Receiving: Healing After Birth Trauma, Burnout & Beauty Lies with Dr. Rhea Mehta

    Fam, this one’s a ride. We’re diving deep into what it really means to RECEIVE—love, support, healing, and your own power.

    My guest, Dr. Rhea Mehta—scientist, healer & co-founder of Aste Wellness—opens up about healing after birth trauma, the hidden truths about women’s wellness, and reclaiming Ayurvedic wisdom to truly nourish ourselves.

    We talk burnout, the beauty industry’s dark side, and how reconnecting with your roots might be the medicine you’ve been missing.

    If you’ve been feeling depleted or disconnected—this is the conversation you need. 💥


    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    ✨ Why so many women struggle to receive—and how it’s fueling burnout

    🩺 How Dr. Rhea’s birth trauma reshaped her healing journey

    ⚠️ The hidden ways Western medicine & beauty industries fail women

    🧴 The #1 toxic skincare ingredient disrupting your hormones

    🌿 Ayurvedic rituals (like hair & navel oiling) to balance hormones & calm your nervous system

    👑 What it means to reclaim ancestral wisdom & step fully into your power


    TIMESTAMP:

    [00:00] Welcome & The Power of Receiving

    [02:30] Motherhood, Leadership & The Pressure to “Do It All”

    [04:45] Dr. Rhea’s Extreme Birth Trauma & Life-Altering Experience

    [08:30] The Insomnia That Changed Everything

    [12:00] The Dark Side of Women’s Health & Science’s Blind Spot

    [17:00] Reclaiming Ayurvedic Wisdom & Her Spiritual Awakening

    [21:30] Why Most “Clean” Beauty Products Are Still Lying to You

    [25:00] The #1 Hidden Chemical in Your Skincare & Its Effects on Hormones

    [30:00] The Sacred Rituals of Navel Oiling & Hair Oiling

    [37:30] How Ayurveda Naturally Balances Hormones [42:00] Rhea’s Mission with Aste Wellness & The Feminine Revolution

    [44:30] Spill the Chai: Rapid Fire Round


    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘


    SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE


    Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

    IG / @neetabhushan 

    IG / @thebravetable 

    TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

    WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

    YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial

    NEW YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan


    Want more?

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now → theemotionalreset.com/quiz


    Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → Neetabhushan.com/chaitonics

    Get 15% Off with Code BRAVE15 – Shop Now! → https://www.astewellness.com/?sca_ref=7567564.YjxUENUGi42pqsR


    If you loved this episode, check out…

    Ep.# 301 Braving Burnout, Motherhood & Identity: The Unlearning We All Need with Michelle Grosser (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep. #281 Suneera Madhani Charting Billionaire Status, Talking about the depths of motherhood no one talks about & chasing your dreams (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep. #211 4 ways of managing your emotional stress & signs of burnout as a mother with Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)


    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and human connection expert. She’s the best-selling author of That Sucked, Now What?, host of the Top 50 mental health podcast The Brave Table, and CEO of the Highest Self Institute.

    A former cosmetic dentist turned global speaker and coach, Neeta left her million-dollar practice to travel to 45+ countries, studying the intersection of human behavior, Eastern philosophy, and psychology. Her work is rooted in resilience—shaped by her own journey through loss, abuse, and reinvention.

    She's also a proud mama of two, wellness enthusiast, and lifelong chai lover. 💛

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    44 MIN
    314: How to Rebuild Your Life Through Discomfort & Embrace Change with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
    MAR 26, 2025
    314: How to Rebuild Your Life Through Discomfort & Embrace Change with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

    Hey loves, did you know your brain is wired for discomfort? Yeah, it’s true. And guess what? That discomfort is actually your superpower. Today, I’m getting real about how we rebuild our lives during challenging times—whether you're dealing with a breakup, a major career shift, or just trying to reinvent yourself. Trust me, I’ve been through it all, from leaving my first marriage to leaving a lucrative career as a cosmetic dentist. It’s all about embracing discomfort and owning your life again. So if you’re ready to stop running from discomfort and start thriving in it, grab a cup of tea and let’s dive in.


    What you'll get out of this episode… 

    • The Secret to Embracing Discomfort: How leaning into the tough stuff can actually be your superpower in rebuilding your life.

    • Neuroplasticity 101: Why small, controlled stressors can rewire your brain to handle life's curveballs like a pro.

    • Emotional Expansion: Learn how naming your emotions and sitting with them can boost your emotional resilience.

    • Community = Success: The importance of finding your support tribe and why strong relationships are your ticket to long-term happiness.

    • The Power of Generosity: How helping others—especially when you're feeling stuck—can help you grow faster than you ever imagined.


    TIMESTAMPS

    [00:03:00] Introduction: Embracing discomfort as a superpower 

    [00:05:00] Choosing your hard: Why discomfort is necessary for change

    [00:08:00] Rewiring your brain: Micro moments of stress and resilience

    [00:10:00] The emotional toolbox: Handling tough feelings and emotional growth

    [00:13:00] Naming emotions and emotional expansion

    [00:16:00] The power of community and social support in rebuilding your life

    [00:19:00] Giving back: How helping others helps YOU grow

    [00:21:00] Closing thoughts and where to find more support

    To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘


    SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE


    Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

    IG / @neetabhushan 

    IG / @thebravetable 

    TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

    WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

    YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial

    NEW YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan


    Want more?

    Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/

    🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now → theemotionalreset.com/quiz

    Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → Neetabhushan.com/chaitonics


    If you loved this episode, check out…

    Ep.# 303 How Quitting Coffee Changed My Life: A Journey to Better Health with Vinay Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep. 290 Embrace Your Boldest Year Yet: Lessons From Around the World with Dr Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

    Ep. 296 Reclaim Your Power: Healing, Love, and Life’s Brave Transformations with Christine Hassler (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)


    Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and human connection expert. She’s the best-selling author of That Sucked, Now What, endorsed by Jay Shetty, and hosts The Brave Table podcast. As CEO of Highest Self Institute, she trains coaches in personal transformation. Featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, and more, Neeta left her million-dollar dental practice to explore human behavior, Eastern philosophy, and psychology across 45 countries. Overcoming immense adversity, she now shares a powerful message of resilience. A mother of two, she’s a wellness enthusiast and chai lover.

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    18 MIN