Episodes

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 ...

What if everything you thought you knew about healing… was only half the story? In this powerful and raw conversation, I sit down with Frank Elaridi—a 4x Emmy-winning journalist who traded red carpets and breaking news for emotional clearings and energy healing. Frank has gone from covering world disasters and celebrity interviews to helping people release the unseen blocks that keep them stuck—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. If you’ve ever felt the nudge that there’s more—more to...

Hey loves, in this tender solo episode, I’m sharing what’s been really going on behind the scenes—especially after our family’s big move to Dubai, raising two littles, and running a business in a fast-moving, go-go-go culture. I found myself craving stillness, yet feeling like my nervous system was stuck in overdrive. So today’s conversation is an invitation to redefine mindfulness. Not as another thing to check off your list… but as a series of small, sacred rituals that reconnect you to your...

Hey Brave Table fam! In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with the radiant and brilliant Nidhi Pandya, Ayurvedic Doctor and creator of the Inner Climate® Framework, to completely shake up how we think about health, healing, and wholeness. We talk about what it really means to feel well — beyond the green juices, supplements, or even "self-care" — and how ancient Vedic wisdom is the missing link to the burnout, confusion, and over-medicalization many of us are facing. What you'll get out of ...

Welcome back to The Brave Table, my loves. Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations we’ve had around midlife and women’s health. I’m sitting down with Tamsen Fadal—Emmy Award-winning journalist, New York Times bestselling author, and the unapologetic voice behind social media’s “midlife mentor” movement. After spending more than three decades as a beloved news anchor, Tamsen went through a shocking experience that changed everything. Tamsen shares her raw and emotional journe...

Hey, Brave Soul 💛This one’s personal. In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with my very own explant surgeon, Dr. Aditya Sood, and breast implant illness (BII) survivor and advocate, Laura Bowden, for a raw, honest conversation about the shocking truth behind breast implants and what so many women wish they had known sooner. For years, I was chasing answers. Why was I constantly exhausted? Why weren’t my rashes going away? Why did my body feel like it was shutting down? This ...

Hey loves, this one’s raw. It’s tender. And honestly, it’s been a long time coming. In this solo episode, I’m finally opening up about something I’ve been quietly navigating behind the scenes for years — my explant journey. Yep. Earlier this year, I made the incredibly personal (and powerful) decision to remove my breast implants after over a decade of living in a body that no longer felt like mine. What started as a few random symptoms — fatigue, eczema, rashes, brain fog — turned into a full...

What if the air you breathe — in your home, office, or your child’s school — is silently draining your energy, disrupting your sleep, messing with your hormones, and making your kids sick? Today, I sit down with Mike Feldstein, founder of Jaspr and leading expert in air quality & environmental health. Mike has spent years in wildfire remediation, disaster response, and toxic‑home investigations. And what he discovered will completely change how you look at your home… and the air you breathe dai...

Hey loves, this solo episode is a juicy one—especially if you're craving more vitality, emotional balance, and a deeper connection to your body as you age. I’m diving into the 7 exact practices that have reversed my metabolic age, helped me ground during chaos, and brought more joy into my days. These are the rituals I live by—simple, powerful, and most importantly, sustainable. No cold plunges, no crazy supplements. Just real tools that work for busy mamas and high-achieving women like us. Le...

What if everything you thought you knew about perimenopause… was wrong? In this Brave Table episode, I’m sitting down with the powerhouse herself — Dr. Mariza Snyder — bestselling author, passionate advocate for midlife women, and a leading voice in women’s hormone health. We go deep into what no one teaches us about our 30s, 40s, and 50s as women: the hormone shifts, the hidden symptoms, the brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, and why most of us are silently suffering. This is more than a health...

What’s the deal with adaptogens—are they just wellness hype, or do they actually work? Hey, love. This solo episode is a soul-to-sip deep dive into something super close to my heart: adaptogens. I’ve studied these herbs for years, experimented with them through the depths of burnout and postpartum, and today I’m breaking it all down for you — myths, magic, and everything in between. This one’s raw, real, and sprinkled with chai wisdom. You’ll also get the backstory of how I blended ancient tra...