406: What Losing 115 Pounds Taught Me About Trauma, Food & Self-Love with Nikita Phulwani

FEB 16, 202647 MIN
The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

406: What Losing 115 Pounds Taught Me About Trauma, Food & Self-Love with Nikita Phulwani

FEB 16, 202647 MIN

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<p>What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical… but emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal?</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>If you’ve ever struggled with your reflection, your habits, or your worth, this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you&#39;ll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li><p>Why weight gain can be emotional baggage, not just food</p></li><li><p>The mindset shift that helped Nikita lose 53kg in 13 months</p></li><li><p>How people-pleasing, rejection, and loneliness show up in the body</p></li><li><p>Why self-respect is deeper than beauty rituals</p></li><li><p>The power of community, environment, and daily discipline in transformation</p></li><li><p>How to heal your relationship with food, sleep, and self-worth</p></li><li><p>What true feminine energy and self-trust actually look like</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Nikita </strong></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/niggiphulwani"><u>https://www.instagram.com/niggiphulwani</u></a></p><p>YT / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Niggiphulwani"><u>https://www.youtube.com/@Niggiphulwani</u></a> </p><p>WEB / <a href="https://www.wemakeitmumkin.com"><u>https://www.wemakeitmumkin.com</u></a> </p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wemakeitmumkin"><u>https://www.instagram.com/wemakeitmumkin</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics</strong></p><p>This 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<a href="https://bit.ly/trychaitonics"> <u>https://bit.ly/trychaitonics</u></a>.</p><p>Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:<a href="https://theemotionalreset.com/quiz"><u>⁠</u></a><a href="https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz"> <u>https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Breathe better with JASPR</strong></p><p>If 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<a href="https://jaspr.co/brave"><u> https://jaspr.co/brave</u></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support your body with REJŪV</strong></p><p>My go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE:<a href="https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN"><u> Https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraveTable"><u>@TheBraveTable</u></a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en"><u>@neetabhushan</u></a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable"><u>@thebravetable </u></a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan"><u>@neeta.bhushan</u></a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset"><u>https://neetabhushan.com</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. #398: Who You Must Become in 2026 to Manifest the Life You Want (5 Identity Shifts): <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/398-who-you-must-become-in-2026-to-manifest-the-life/id1608226580?i=1000745142398"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/398-who-you-must-become-in-2026-to-manifest-the-life/id1608226580?i=1000745142398</u></a> </p><p>Ep. #367: Feminine Embodiment: The Healing Practice Every Woman Needs Right Now with Amy Natalie: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/367-feminine-embodiment-the-healing-practice-every/id1608226580?i=1000729118171"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/367-feminine-embodiment-the-healing-practice-every/id1608226580?i=1000729118171</u></a> </p><p>Ep. #314: How to Rebuild Your Life Through Discomfort &amp; Embrace Change with Dr. Neeta Bhushan: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/314-how-to-rebuild-your-life-through-discomfort-embrace/id1608226580?i=1000700923213"><u>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/314-how-to-rebuild-your-life-through-discomfort-embrace/id1608226580?i=1000700923213</u></a> </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><strong>Dr. Neeta Bhushan</strong> 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&#39;s also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.</p>