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 triggering

• Brave phrases to set boundaries from a grounded place

• The power of walking away (without guilt)

• Why you don’t have to win the argument

• How to hold space without abandoning your truth

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

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 https://bit.ly/trychaitonics.

Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz 

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

YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable

IG / @neetabhushan 

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TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If 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 lives

• The brutal truth about dating burnout

• Raising ethical AI through human action

• Why love is actually easy

• The biggest misunderstanding about ChatGPT and AI

Connect with Mo

IG / http://instagram.com/mo_gawdat 

YT / https://www.youtube.com/@MoGawdatOfficial

WEB / https://www.mogawdat.com 

Join Emma Wait List / https://emma.love 

SUBSTACK / https://mogawdat.substack.com 

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

If 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.

If you run away from conflict or think you’re “just not a good negotiator,” this episode will change everything.

In this deeply personal and powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with world-renowned negotiator and mother, Lousin Mehrabi, who takes us on a journey of what negotiation really means. Spoiler: it’s not about boardrooms, billion-dollar deals, or getting your way. It’s about navigating life’s toughest moments, from parenting a child with a terminal condition to asking for what you need in love, life, and leadership.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• The heartbreak of parenting through unimaginable circumstances and finding purpose in the pain

• How negotiation isn’t about conflict; it's the way out of it

• Why women hesitate to call themselves “negotiators” (and how to reclaim that)

• Real strategies for everyday negotiation

• How to negotiate when emotions run high

Connect with Lousin 

IG / https://www.instagram.com/lousinmehrabi 

LINKEDIN / https://www.linkedin.com/in/lousin-mehrabi 

YT / https://www.youtube.com/@lousinmehrabi  

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #328: Avoiding Conflict Is Costing You More Than You Think—Here’s What to Do Instead: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/328-avoiding-conflict-is-costing-you-more-than-you/id1608226580?i=1000708461280 

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. #387: Your Story Is Your Power: Building a Personal Brand That Heals & Inspires with Brielle Cotterman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/387-your-story-is-your-power-building-a-personal/id1608226580?i=1000740229544 

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 starting the year already tired, anxious, or behind… this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth no one is saying out loud: you cannot manifest from panic, exhaustion, or burnout. And in 2026, the real flex isn’t doing more — it’s feeling safe in your body.

In this solocast, I’m unpacking why nervous system regulation is the foundation for everything you want to create in 2026 and 6 nervous system practices you can return to daily, especially when life feels overwhelming.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why rested & regulated is the new rich

• The hidden reason most New Year’s resolutions fail

• How burnout blocks creativity, motivation, and manifestation

• The difference between self‑regulation and co‑regulation

• 6 simple nervous system reset rituals you can use on a daily basis

• Why doing less can actually help you create more

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #392: You’re Doing New Year’s Planning Wrong—Here’s What Actually Works: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/392-youre-doing-new-years-planning-wrong-heres-what/id1608226580?i=1000742598051 

Ep. #394: Do This Powerful Guided Manifestation Ritual to Start 2026 Right: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/394-do-this-powerful-guided-manifestation-ritual-to/id1608226580?i=1000743318531⁠ 

Watch my TedTalk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_qmTt03AMo 

Get my book “That sucked now what” - https://neetabhushan.com/shop 

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 your next chapter didn’t look like anything you’ve seen before… but felt more you than ever?

In this empowering episode, I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Daniela Baumann, who went from bankrupt single mom to global businesswoman and founder of over 20 pole dance studios across Europe — all while challenging outdated norms around female confidence, self-worth, and reinvention.

This conversation is a celebration of starting over, rising stronger, and rewriting the rules of success at any age. If you've ever felt stuck, undervalued, or like you’ve outgrown the life you’re living, Daniela’s story will ignite something deep within you. 

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• How Daniela went from single mom to serial entrepreneur after being told she was “crazy” for chasing her dream

• Why 50 might just be the best time to rewrite your story

• Mindset shift to reinvent at any age

• Why women win bigger when they choose collaboration over competition

• How Daniela built a global business empire rooted in feminine power, community, and courage

• A reminder that your past doesn’t define you, but your next decision does

Connect with Daniela

IG / https://www.instagram.com/danielabaumannofficial 

YT / https://www.youtube.com/@danielabaumannofficial 

WOMEN LEADERS CLUB / https://womenleadersevents.com/women-leaders-club-membership 

BOOK / https://www.amazon.com/Finest-Women-Leaders-International-Second-ebook/dp/B0G2H8KVCT/ 

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

If you loved this episode, check out…Ep. # 148: Stepping Out of the ‘Good Girl Box’: From Pole Dancing, Pleasure‑Seeking, to Full Sensuality & Embodiment with Sheila Kelley (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #22: How to Reclaim Yourself & Live a Life of Pleasure with Regena Thomashauer (Apple | Spotify)

Ep. #368: The Truth About Age-Gap Love, Divorce & Reinvention with Caroline Stanbury (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! We’re celebrating 400 episodes, and I’m going all in with you.

This isn’t your average highlight reel. It’s the real story of what it took to build my latest company — from scratch — while navigating motherhood, business pivots, product failures, and a whole lot of late-night decision-making (with chai in hand, of course).

In this raw and real solocast, I’m walking you through the exact breakdown behind the scenes of launching Chai Tonics, my new wellness CPG brand. You’ll hear how I fired 4 formulators, got rejected 27 times before landing a dream book deal, and what I’ve actually learned from 400 episodes of this show.

This episode is for every woman with a vision, especially if you’re building something new, wondering if it’s all worth it, or navigating the tension between ambition, motherhood, and identity.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• The biggest mindset shift that helped me move from idea to launch

• How to make decisions when everything feels uncertain

• The power of “letting go” to receive more

• Why success isn’t a straight line (and what to do when things go wrong)

• The real cashflow & time challenges no one talks about

• What’s next for The Brave Table, Chai Tonics, and this community

  
  

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

If you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #392: You’re Doing New Year’s Planning Wrong—Here’s What Actually Works (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #398: Who You Must Become in 2026 to Manifest the Life You Want (5 Identity Shifts) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #399: Why You Don’t Have to Choose One Life Path Anymore with Hitha Palepu (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.

Ever feel like you’re “too much” or “not enough” all at once? Or like you have to justify every decision, especially when pivoting careers, starting something new, or saying no to what no longer feels aligned?

In today’s power-packed episode, I sit down with my soul sister and multi-hyphenate powerhouse Hitha Palepu. She’s the CEO of Rhoshan Pharmaceuticals, author, podcaster, and mama of two, and this conversation will give you the permission slip you didn’t know you needed.

Whether you're in a season of letting go, rediscovering your voice, or stepping into your next level…this one’s for you.

Because you don’t have to quit everything to chase something new. You don’t have to pick one path forever. And you sure as hell don’t need to justify wanting more.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Hitha’s personal journey with identity burnout and how she reclaimed her joy

• Why you don’t need to wait for clarity to take action

• A tactical reframe for following effort over passion

• The “Magic 20” goal-setting hack to test any pivot or dream

• Tools for navigating motherhood, career evolution, and bold reinvention

Connect with Hitha

IG / https://www.instagram.com/hithapalepu

SUBSTACK / https://hitha.substack.com

YT / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSfbc2oBYqAJ1rG1Dn8U6Q 

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #291: Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #334: How This Teen Mom Became a Nurse, Pilot & Serial Entrepreneur (with Chezka Gonzales) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #395: Release, Reclaim, Become Her: Your 2026 Reinvention Blueprint (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.

Feeling the pull for a new chapter, but not sure what it looks like yet?

In this solo episode, I’m bringing you five of the most powerful, soul-shifting conversations we had on the podcast in 2025 on what it really takes to manifest your dream life in 2026.

These aren’t just highlight reels. They’re real stories from brave women who’ve walked through reinvention in all its messy, magical forms. And inside each one is a pivotal shift—a truth bomb, a lesson, a moment—that just might be what you need right now.

Whether you're navigating a career pivot, a breakup, a rebirth, or just a quiet craving for more... this is your invitation to shed who you’ve been and step into the woman you’re becoming.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why reinvention starts with doing something bold before you feel ready

• How to build confidence from your identity (not in spite of it)

• Why most people mistake reinvention for crisis

• What happens when you stop chasing goals and start receiving life

• The real reason why you feel stuck

Dive Deeper Into These Episodes

Ep #346: How One Solo Trip Changed Everything with Dr. Nabila Ismail (Apple | Spotify)

Ep #368: The Truth About Age-Gap Love, Divorce & Reinvention with Caroline Stanbury (Apple | Spotify)

Ep #385: What Miss America Never Told You: Colorism, Courage & Finding Love with Nina Davuluri (Apple | Spotify)

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

Ep #326: This Is Why You Feel Stuck (And What to Do When You’re in the Void) (Apple | Spotify)

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

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 stepping back from your career isn’t failure, but the most ambitious decision you’ll ever make?

In this deeply validating and paradigm‑shifting conversation, I sit down with Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, to dismantle everything we’ve been taught about ambition, worth, and identity after motherhood.

Neha gives language to a season so many women live in silently: the in‑between. The pause. The questioning. The reinvention.

If you’ve ever felt torn between who you were and who you’re becoming, this episode will meet you right where you are.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why wanting more time with your children doesn’t make you “less driven”

• How career pauses can actually become reclamation, not regression

• The guilt, shame, and societal pressure ambitious women face when they slow down

• How to answer the dreaded question: “So… what do you do?”

• Why redefining success is the most radical move you can make

• How to make this choice strategically, not reactively

Connect with Neha

WEB / https://www.motheruntitled.com/aboutus

IG / https://www.instagram.com/neha_ruch 

BOOK / https://www.thepowerpause.com/thepowerpause 

This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Starting 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 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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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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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.

We’re living in a time where “protect your peace” has become a mantra, and cutting off family is often labeled as healing. But what if that story is incomplete?

In this deeply honest solocast, I explore the rise of family estrangement, the viral “no contact” culture, and the uncomfortable questions we’re not asking about loneliness, healing, and emotional resilience.

I share my own lived experience with estrangement — including a period of no contact — and what I learned on the other side. This is not about shaming boundaries or glorifying toxic relationships. It’s about nuance, courage, and truth.

Because healing isn’t always about walking away. Sometimes, it’s about learning how to stay differently.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why not all estrangement is healing — context matters

• Boundaries don’t have to mean disappearance

• Avoidance and peace are not the same thing

• Why healing often requires emotional stamina, not escape

• How relationships can be both triggering and transformative

• Watch Oprah’s episode on family estrangement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK7EJgILMIk 

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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.

Whether you’re stepping into 2026 feeling ready to rise… or just barely catching your breath, this is for you. 

In this episode, we’re doing a soul-nourishing recap of the 6 most powerful conversations I had in 2025 about one thing: REINVENTION. You’ll hear from women who burned the rulebook, released old identities, and reclaimed their worthiness — including powerful lessons from Vanessa Bennett, Amber Rae, Dr. Shefali, Marisa Peer, and some deeply personal moments from my own journey. 

If you’ve ever felt stuck inside a life you’ve outgrown, or are craving a fresh start but don’t know where to begin, or decided that 2026 is the year you decide to become HER…

Hit play. Let’s get brave.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Reinvention starts when you stop shrinking

• Self-worth isn’t something you earn—it’s something you return to

• Why you must learn to disappoint others

• Money reveals your deepest beliefs about what you deserve

• You can’t become your next best version until you release who you’ve been

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This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

Give the gift of ritual this holiday season with Chai Tonic Holiday Kits — nourishing Ayurvedic superfood chai blends made to bring calm, clarity, and slow-living energy into the new year. Use code CHRISTMAS for a free 52-card Intention Deck + free shipping at https://bit.ly/trychaitonics 

🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz⁠ 

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 

Support your body with REJŪV

My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

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

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.