Episodes

What if being “the strong one” was never strength… but survival?In this solo episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta dives deeper into the hidden emotional burden many eldest daughters carry — especially in immigrant families, high-stress households, and environments where children were forced to grow up too fast.From becoming the peacekeeper and emotional regulator of the family… to struggling with hyper-independence, guilt, over-functioning, and burnout later in life — this episode unpacks the t...

Turning 40 isn’t the beginning of decline. It’s the beginning of remembering who you really are.In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sarah Jane Ho, Netflix host of Mind Your Manners, entrepreneur, and educator in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Feng Shui, for a conversation that goes far beyond wellness trends.We talk about aging, identity, healing, tiger parenting, spiritual awakening, and the ancient Chinese practices that women have used for generations to protect their energy, ...

You’ve built something. You’re good at it. People know you for it. So why does it feel like… Is it no longer enough? In this episode, Neeta sits down with Christine Chang to unpack what it really looks like to pivot, not just professionally, but personally. From walking away from a successful photography career to stepping into filmmaking, Christine shares the emotional reality of starting over, redefining identity, and choosing alignment over comfort. This is a conversation about courage,...

If your content is getting views but not converting into clients… this episode will completely change how you see your business.I’m joined today by Julie Solomon, identity and messaging coach, bestselling author of Get What You Want, and a leader in helping creators and entrepreneurs scale their brands with clarity and alignment.From building multi-million dollar businesses to going through deep identity reinvention, Julie breaks down the real reason most people struggle to grow, and it’s not yo...

If you’ve been told that good health comes in a pill bottle… this episode will flip that belief on its head. I’m joined today by Dr. Sandy Zanella, a physician, certified lifestyle medicine doctor, mindfulness educator, yoga teacher, and award-winning author of Happy Yogis. From brain research at UCLA to meditating on the living room floor with her kids every morning, Sandy is redefining what true healing actually looks like — and babes, it’s not what you’ve been taught. In this episode, we u...

What if discovering who you are… changes everything you thought you knew?In this breathtaking and soul-stirring conversation, I sit down with the extraordinary Princess Sarah Culberson — adoptee, activist, and actual Sierra Leone royalty — to explore what it means to discover who you really are, and what you do with that truth once you find it.Sarah grew up in West Virginia, navigating identity, race, and belonging as a Black adoptee in a white family. Then a DNA test led her to the one thing sh...

If you’re making money… but still feel like there’s never enough, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Ruchi Pinniger, financial mentor, investor, and founder of Watch Her Prosper, who’s helped thousands of women transform their relationship with money. Here’s the truth most people don’t talk about: You don’t have a money problem, you have a belief problem. In this conversation, we unpack how your subconscious patterns, childhood money stories, and emotional relationship with wealth are qu...

In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sheleana Aiyana, founder of Rising Woman, bestselling author of Becoming the One, mother, and relationship expert whose work has helped millions heal attachment wounds, reconnect with themselves, and create healthier relationships.Together, we explore the hidden ways childhood wounds, nervous system patterns, self-abandonment, and attachment styles continue shaping our adult relationships.From heartbreak and divorce to motherhood, self-trust, b...

If the world has felt heavy lately… this is for you. I’m joined today by Dr. Sue Varma, a leading psychiatrist, former director of NYU’s 9/11 mental health program, and author of Practical Optimism. After decades on the frontlines of trauma, she’s discovered something surprising: not everyone breaks. Some people become stronger. The difference? It’s not luck. It’s optimism, and it’s trainable. In this deeply insightful episode, we unpack how to rebuild hope, rewire your mindset, and stay gro...

There’s a side of masculinity that we don’t talk about enough. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and former international cricketer turned transformational coach, Robin Uthappa. Together, we unpack what’s really happening beneath the surface for so many men today. Because what if the reason men struggle to open up… isn’t what we think? We explore the hidden layers of vulnerability, the roles men feel pressured to play, and why so many people feel disconnected even when they’ve “m...

If you’re the eldest daughter, you may have grown up being the strong one. The responsible one. The emotional stabilizer. The one who quietly held everything together. But what happens when the role you learned in childhood follows you into adulthood? In this solo episode, I’m unpacking something many women have felt but rarely had language for: emotional parentification and the invisible load eldest daughters carry throughout their lives. As an eldest daughter myself, I share the deeper p...

What happens when you achieve the success you’ve been chasing… and still feel lost and burned out? In this deeply honest conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Ayda Shabanz, a woman who built a $10 million property portfolio by 30 and exited multiple businesses by 40, yet found herself confronting something few people talk about: the emotional cost of success. Ayda’s story didn’t begin with privilege. From leaving home at 14 to building global businesses, Ayda shares the survi...

What if aging isn’t inevitable… but programmable? In this week’s episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with globally recognized regenerative medicine pioneer and CEO & Founder of Eterna Health, Dr. Adeel Khan, and what he shares will challenge everything you think you know about aging, chronic pain, stem cells, and surgery. Dr. Khan has worked with royalty, world champion athletes, and A-list celebrities — including Chris Hemsworth and Kim Kardashian — helping them avoid surgery, heal chronic...

Are you afraid of “bulking up”? Do you think lifting heavy will make you look masculine? Or maybe you’re exhausted… and can’t imagine adding one more thing to your plate? In this week’s Brave Table conversation, I sit down with strength expert Holly Perkins to unpack a truth most women have never been taught: With every passing birthday… you are losing muscle. If you’ve ever said: “I’m already tired.” “I don’t want to get bulky.” “I just want to feel strong again.” This episode is your wa...

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 ...