315: The Power of Receiving: Healing After Birth Trauma, Burnout & Beauty Lies with Dr. Rhea Mehta
APR 1, 202544 MIN
315: The Power of Receiving: Healing After Birth Trauma, Burnout & Beauty Lies with Dr. Rhea Mehta
APR 1, 202544 MIN
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<p><strong>Fam, this one’s a ride.</strong> We’re diving deep into what it <em>really</em> means to RECEIVE—love, support, healing, and your own power.</p><p>My guest, <strong>Dr. Rhea Mehta</strong>—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.</p><p>We talk burnout, the beauty industry’s dark side, and how reconnecting with your roots might be the medicine you’ve been missing.</p><p>If you’ve been feeling depleted or disconnected—<em>this</em> is the conversation you need. 💥</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></p><p>✨ Why so many women struggle to <em>receive</em>—and how it’s fueling burnout</p><p>🩺 How Dr. Rhea’s birth trauma reshaped her healing journey</p><p>⚠️ The hidden ways Western medicine & beauty industries fail women</p><p>🧴 The #1 toxic skincare ingredient disrupting your hormones</p><p>🌿 Ayurvedic rituals (like hair & navel oiling) to balance hormones & calm your nervous system</p><p>👑 What it means to reclaim ancestral wisdom & step fully into your power</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TIMESTAMP:</strong></p><p>[00:00] Welcome & The Power of Receiving </p><p>[02:30] Motherhood, Leadership & The Pressure to “Do It All”</p><p>[04:45] Dr. Rhea’s Extreme Birth Trauma & Life-Altering Experience </p><p>[08:30] The Insomnia That Changed Everything </p><p>[12:00] The Dark Side of Women’s Health & Science’s Blind Spot </p><p>[17:00] Reclaiming Ayurvedic Wisdom & Her Spiritual Awakening </p><p>[21:30] Why Most “Clean” Beauty Products Are Still Lying to You </p><p>[25:00] The #1 Hidden Chemical in Your Skincare & Its Effects on Hormones </p><p>[30:00] The Sacred Rituals of Navel Oiling & Hair Oiling</p><p>[37:30] How Ayurveda Naturally Balances Hormones [42:00] Rhea’s Mission with Aste Wellness & The Feminine Revolution</p><p>[44:30] Spill the Chai: Rapid Fire Round</p><p><br></p><p>To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neetabhushan</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thebravetable </a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neeta.bhushan</a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushanOfficial" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@NeetaBhushanOfficial</a></p><p>NEW YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@NeetaBhushan</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?” → <a href="https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/</a></p><p>🌿 Need a boost? 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She’s the best-selling author of <em>That Sucked, Now What?</em>, host of the <em>Top 50</em> mental health podcast <em>The Brave Table</em>, and CEO of the Highest Self Institute.</p><p>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.</p><p>She's also a proud mama of two, wellness enthusiast, and lifelong chai lover. 💛</p>