Episodes

Hey Brave Table fam! This week, I’m switching seats and landing in the hot seat — interviewed by the incredible Suneera Madhani, CEO & founder of Stax Payments and host of the CEO School podcast. We’re flipping the script and going raw, real, and DEEP. We’re talking identity loss, motherhood, burnout, and the journey of unlearning the “good girl” programming. I share parts of my story I haven’t revealed before — including how chasing perfection nearly cost me everything, and how reclaiming my w...

Hey loves, this episode is so close to my heart. I’m sharing something deeply personal and raw — the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes story of how I launched Chai Tonics, my new Ayurvedic wellness tea brand. This isn’t just about tea — it’s about reclaiming ritual, honoring ancestral wisdom, and finding home within ourselves, one cup at a time. I spill the truth behind building a CPG brand while mothering two babies, moving cross-country, writing a book, and healing from burnout. If you’ve eve...

What if the messiest parts of your life were actually the most magnetic? Today, I’m joined by the phenomenal Amber Rae—author of Choose Wonder Over Worry, The Answers Are Within You, and now her soul-baring debut memoir Loveable. In this deeply emotional and raw conversation, Amber opens up about her journey through heartbreak, identity loss, performing for love, and finally finding herself again through truth and self-compassion. This is a conversation about truth-telling, nervous system heal...

Hey loves — today’s episode is so close to my heart. I’m pulling back the curtain and taking you inside a labor of love that’s been years in the making… the official launch of Chai Tonics, my first-ever wellness product made for busy mamas, high-achievers, and women like you and me who crave more calm, focus, and grounded rituals in our lives. But this isn’t just about a product. I’m also walking you through the truth about what’s actually in many of the so-called “natural” wellness blends out ...

This week on The Brave Table, we celebrate the radiant life and legacy of Rachel Luna—author, speaker, coach, and true warrior of light—who recently passed away. Rachel lived unapologetically bold, bringing her raw truth, unshakable faith, and contagious energy to every room she entered. In this conversation, recorded before her passing, Rachel opens up about courage, clarity, and living as your truest self, even when life throws the hardest battles your way. This episode is both a tribute and ...

Are your boundaries secretly making you lonely? In this solo episode of The Brave Table, I’m breaking down the dark side of “protecting your peace” — and why our obsession with canceling plans, staying in, and isolating under the guise of “self-care” might actually be harming our mental and emotional health. After living in the UAE for seven months, I saw firsthand how community and shared rituals are the glue that keeps us grounded — and why the Western obsession with radical independence is ...

Anxiety is not just in your head—it’s in your body. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Ellen Vora, a board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. Ellen shares how most of what we call “anxiety” is actually the body’s way of signaling imbalance—whether from blood sugar, sleep, hormones, or unprocessed emotions. Together, we unpack how to distinguish between false anxiety (avoidable and physiological) and true anxiety (aligned with yo...

What if everything you’ve been told about motherhood was a lie? In this raw and eye-opening conversation, I sit down with depth psychotherapist and bestselling author Vanessa Bennett to explore what she calls The Motherhood Myth. Together, we unpack the hidden expectations placed on women—how they show up in parenting, intimacy, and identity—and why breaking generational patterns is the bravest thing we can do. This episode isn’t just about motherhood—it’s about the stories we inherit, the pres...

What if the key to understanding your purpose, your patterns, and even your challenges was written in the stars at the moment you were born? In this episode, I sit down with Amazing Raj, whose mastery of Vedic sciences and Jyotish (ancient Indian astrology) has helped thousands of people decode their life path. Raj takes us deep into how the wisdom of Vedanta and Jyotish can uncover hidden blocks, explain recurring struggles, and guide you toward choices that align with your highest potential. ...

What if your back pain, migraines, or jaw clenching weren’t just physical? What if your body was holding on to unprocessed emotions and stress that your nervous system hasn’t released yet? In this powerful solocast, we’re going deep into the connection between pain and your emotions, and how nervous system regulation is the missing link to real healing. We’ll talk about how pain is often your body’s way of sending messages, the signs your nervous system is dysregulated, and three powerful ritua...

What if the end of your marriage became the catalyst for the most powerful chapter of your life? This week, I’m joined by Heidi DeCoux — entrepreneur, investor, and visionary behind multiple high-impact businesses — to talk about why she considers her divorce her biggest success. We explore how reinventing her life after heartbreak gave her the clarity and courage to build a future on her terms. Heidi opens up about the red flags she wishes she’d seen sooner, how choosing the right partner can...

Ever catch yourself spiraling into a vent session — and suddenly everything feels heavier, darker, and more frustrating? What if I told you that complaining doesn’t just drain your energy — it can actually rewire your brain for more negativity, speed up your aging, and shrink the part of your brain responsible for memory and learning? In this episode of The Brave Table, I’m diving deep into the hidden costs of complaining on your brain, body, and nervous system — and what you can do instead to ...

What happens when a finance exec on the brink of burnout meets a wellness-obsessed entrepreneur with a passion for healing? A movement is born. In this special episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Bradley Warwick-Browne and Natasha Rudatsenko, the powerhouse founders of Health Nag, our incredible podcast sponsor and creators of the world’s first bioactive collagen jelly. From battling chronic illness and burnout to building a global wellness platform that recently won big on Shark Tank U...

Is your chest tight? Mind racing? Feel like you’re spiraling or snapping for no reason? In this deeply soothing episode, I’m guiding you through powerful, science-backed rituals to calm anxiety at the root—not just mask the symptoms. As someone who’s been through it (hello burnout, new motherhood, and all the pressure to keep it together), I’ll walk you through what’s really going on in your nervous system when you feel anxious, agitated, or numb—and how to reclaim your sense of peace, power, a...

In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with the incredible Sheen Gurrib—an Oxford and Cambridge graduate, creator of the viral “Dream, Girl” podcast, co-founder of the Professionelle Network, and entrepreneur using storytelling to shift narratives for women everywhere. From tracing her roots from Mauritius to going viral with her Michelle Obama clip to building a professional empire in Dubai, Sheen shares her journey of reinvention, community-building, and breaking down barrier...

What if one warm, spiced cup in the morning could calm your mind, energize your body, and ground your spirit—before the chaos of the day begins? In this cozy, soul-nourishing solocast, I’m taking you inside my sacred chai-making ritual. It’s not just about the tea—it’s about how one simple, daily ceremony can shift your entire nervous system and infuse your life with more calm, focus, and flow. From honoring my Indian roots to finding stillness in motherhood, this is the ritual that’s kept me g...

This week on The Brave Table, I sit down with the radiant Eliska Vaea, a feminine leadership mentor, ceremonialist, and spiritual teacher whose work has touched thousands of women around the world. Diagnosed with incontinence at just 16, Eliska turned what could have been a lifelong struggle into her sacred calling—guiding women back into the wisdom of their wombs and bodies. From professional athlete to global healer, her journey has taken her through 70+ countries, deep into ancient rites, sh...

Does your home actually feel safe, or just look good for Instagram? In this soothing solocast, I share the powerful connection between your physical space and your emotional well-being. As a mom and nervous system educator, I’ve learned firsthand how even the tiniest environmental shifts can change everything—from our mood to how we show up in our relationships. If you're craving peace in the middle of chaos, this one’s for you. No fancy remodels required—just intention, ritual, and a reminder...

What if the very memories that shaped your life had been hidden away by your brain—and one day, they suddenly returned? In this powerful and intimate episode, I sit down with author and mental health advocate Melissa Osorio, whose transformative journey has made waves in the world of psychedelic therapy and trauma healing. She is the visionary behind Hidden Memories: Discover What’s Blocking You From Life and Love, a memoir-meets-self-help-book that blends personal narrative with tools to help ...

What happens when you ditch the “perfect” life path and book a one-way ticket instead? In this bold and joyful episode, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with travel content creator and pharmacist-turned-global-connector Dr. Nabila Ismail, founder of Dose of Travel. From navigating South Asian family expectations to launching a business by accident, Nabila shares how solo travel cracked her wide open—and how she's now helping hundreds of others do the same through curated group travel experiences. If...

What if everything you thought you knew about ambition was wrong? In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, Dr. Neeta Bhushan is joined by award-winning executive coach, leadership trainer, and author of The Ambition Trap, Amina AlTai. Together, they unpack the hidden wounds that fuel overachievement, the cultural and systemic pressures we mistake for personal failure, and how to redefine ambition as a source of healing and alignment rather than burnout. Whether you’re a high-achieving woman...

What if the secret to reclaiming your peace and power didn’t require a 2-hour self-care routine—but just a few moments of stillness, intention, and warmth? In this deeply grounding solocast, I’m pulling back the curtain on the morning ritual that changed my life. It’s not a complicated checklist or a hacky productivity trend—it’s a soul-nourishing ritual rooted in Ayurveda, neuroscience, and emotional attunement. If you’re a woman on the go who wakes up already feeling behind, this is your inv...

What if the very thing that made you feel like an outsider was the seed for a global movement? This week, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with powerhouse community builder and founder of Filipino on the Rise, Krystl Fabella. From growing up disconnected from her cultural roots to becoming the voice and face behind one of the most powerful diasporic movements of our time, Krystl shares the raw, real journey of navigating belonging, loneliness, burnout, and leadership as a woman of color and digital ...

What if the secret to unlocking better sleep, glowing skin, and emotional clarity was as simple as swapping your morning brew? In this deeply personal solocast, I share the raw truth behind what happened when I gave up coffee for 30 days. No preachy detoxes, no trendy biohacking—just the real-life physical, emotional, and energetic shifts I experienced by making one small, intentional change. From the withdrawal symptoms (hello, rage naps!) to rediscovering ancestral rituals through chai, this ...