Episodes

What if the people we fall in love with… aren’t random at all? In this deeply honest and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with relationship coach, author, and my dear friend Stefanos Sifandos to explore the hidden forces shaping our attraction, intimacy, and emotional safety. We talk about trauma patterns, nervous-system conditioning, modern masculinity, and why so many of us feel chemistry… but not true connection. Because the truth is, until we heal what’s unresolved within us, we often...

What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical… but emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal? 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. Together, we explore body image, trauma, boundaries, feminine energy, addiction to food and approval, and what it truly means to choose yourself. Because this...

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 wha...

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 on...

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 wh...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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. Thi...

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’...

What if manifestation didn’t begin with doing more… but with softening? In this solocast, I’m inviting you into one of my most sacred end‑of‑year rituals — a chai ceremony I’ve practiced for over a decade to regulate my nervous system, clarify my desires, and call in the most expansive versions of my life. This is not about forcing goals. This is not about grinding, pushing, or manifesting from exhaustion. This episode is about coming home to yourself — and learning how presence, safety, and ...

What if health isn’t something you fix — but something you remember? As we close out 2025 and step into a new year, I wanted to pause and revisit the conversations that truly shifted how we think about healing. This episode brings together six of the most powerful health lessons from this year — conversations that challenged mainstream narratives, validated so many lived experiences, and reminded us that our bodies are wise, not broken. From ancient Ayurvedic wisdom to modern truths about mold...

This isn’t another “set your goals for 2026” episode. This is the ritual I’ve done every single year for over a decade. It’s the very practice that helped me rebuild my life after heartbreak, divorce, and self-doubt… and guided me into joy, reinvention, and purpose. In this solocast, I walk you through the exact year-end reflection and vision casting ritual I do — with myself and with my partner. If your soul feels full, exhausted, or like it needs permission to breathe… this one’s for you. Le...

Is your home secretly making you sick? In this episode, I sit down with the magical and deeply intuitive Kristin Kilmer — eco-lifestyle designer, wellness expert, and sacred space curator — to talk about something we rarely give enough attention to… the healing power of your home. Kristin has worked at the intersection of biophilic design, environmental consciousness, and energetic wellness for over 20 years — helping clients turn their living spaces into literal sanctuaries of healing, creativ...

What happens when you step away from the chaos of your everyday life… and into a healing sanctuary rooted in nature, energy, and ancient wisdom? In this solocast, I’m taking you inside my experience at The Farm at San Benito—a transformational wellness and healing retreat in the Philippines where I got to reset my nervous system, cleanse deeply, and rediscover what it means to feel whole. This episode is a journey through biohacking, nature medicine, emotional clearing, and what true rest real...

Welcome back, Brave Table fam! Today, I’m sitting down with the radiant Dr. Marian Alonzo, Medical Chief of the renowned wellness sanctuary, The Farm at San Benito. From being diagnosed with a serious heart condition as a child… to pioneering integrative healing for thousands—Dr. Marian’s story is nothing short of miraculous. In this powerful conversation, we peel back the layers on what truly creates healing—not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. We dive into the intersection of...

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 sug...

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. ...

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 Ayurv...

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 b...

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 ...