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  • 337: Is It Love or Addiction? Why We Fall for People Who Recreate Our Wounds

    337: Is It Love or Addiction? Why We Fall for People Who Recreate Our Wounds
    Jun 16 2025
    If you've ever found yourself chasing partners who feel "exciting" only to end up heartbroken—or if stability feels boring and you're stuck in the same painful patterns—this is the relationship episode you didn’t know you needed.This week, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Alsawy, founder of Relationship Success Lab, for a deep and raw conversation about trauma bonding, subconscious attraction patterns, attachment styles, and what real healing looks like. We explore how your nervous system shapes your relationships, why the spark you feel might be rooted in trauma, and how to finally break the cycle for good. Whether you're dating, in a relationship, or doing your inner work solo, this episode will shift the way you love—for life.What you'll get out of this episode… Why we confuse "chemistry" with chaos—and what your body is really trying to tell youHow your nervous system gets addicted to the high and low cycles of toxic loveWhat trauma bonding actually is (and how to know if you’re in one)The surprising reason secure partners feel “boring” to trauma survivorsHow to break patterns that keep you dating the same person in a different bodyWhen talk therapy isn’t enough—and what methods actually heal the nervous systemHow to show up for your partner when you’re in different phases of growthWhat it really means to have a healthy love—and how to get thereConnect with Dr. SarahWEB / healtraumabonding.comWELLNESS RETREAT / relationshipsuccesslab.com IG / @dr.sarahalsawyYT / @Dr.SarahalsawyWant more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz🎁 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YT / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #322: Can You Fix a Toxic Relationship? Here's the #1 Sign It's Time to Walk Away (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #320: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You: A 4-Step Guide to Emotional Freedom (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #287: All the Relationship Lessons That Could Save Your Love Life in 2025 (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)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.
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    58 m
  • 336: Burned Out, Mama? 7 Nervous System Resets That Actually Work

    336: Burned Out, Mama? 7 Nervous System Resets That Actually Work
    Jun 11 2025
    Motherhood is beautiful—but let’s be real, it’s also a nervous system rollercoaster. Between the meltdowns, multitasking, and mental overload, your body is constantly scanning for threats… even when it’s just spilled milk or the 47th “mamaaaa!” of the day.In this episode, I’m sharing 7 powerful, science-backed techniques to help you regulate your nervous system in just minutes—no supplements, spa days, or silence required. These tools are quick, free, and totally doable (even when you’re touched out, overstimulated, and running on fumes). This is your nervous system reset, mama—and it starts now.What you'll get out of this episode… Why “mom rage” and constant fatigue might be signs of nervous system overloadHow trauma and overstimulation keep your body stuck in fight-or-flightThe 4-7-8 breathwork technique that rewires your stress responseWhat to do when you're too touched out, overextended, or emotionally rawWhy singing, humming, and even gargling can reset your nervous systemThe surprisingly powerful role of cold showers, warm socks, and magnesiumHow to build micro-moments of calm into chaotic days—without needing to “escape” motherhoodWant more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → ⁠neetabhushan.com/chaitonics⁠🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #301: Braving Burnout, Motherhood & Identity: The Unlearning We All Need with Michelle Grosser (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #218: Why We're All So Stressed—and What We Can Do About It with Mo Gawdat and Alice Law (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘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.
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    16 m
  • 335: “What Will People Think?” Sara Hamdan on Culture, Courage & Creative Rebellion

    335: “What Will People Think?” Sara Hamdan on Culture, Courage & Creative Rebellion
    Jun 9 2025
    What if the thing that made you feel “too much” growing up is the very thing meant to set you free?In this powerful episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with my brilliant and bold friend, Sara Hamdan—former New York Times journalist, Googler, and now debut novelist of What Will People Think?. We explore the messy, joyful, and deeply human journey of writing fiction that challenges cultural expectations, honors Palestinian identity, and makes space for Arab women to be funny, flawed, and fierce.From Mia, the Arab stand-up comic at the center of her story, to Sara’s own decade-long battle with self-doubt, motherhood, and creative dreams—we go there. This isn’t just a conversation about publishing a book. It’s about daring to live a life that’s fully your own, even when the world wants you to shrink. You’re going to feel cracked open, seen, and inspired to finally go after that dream. Yeah, the one you’ve been hiding.What you'll get out of this episode… The behind-the-scenes story of how What Will People Think? took 10 years to write—and why it was worth every momentHow Sara Hamdan turned cultural pressure into powerful creative fuelThe mindset shift that helped her stop writing for validation and start writing for herselfWhy Arab women deserve to be hilarious, heartbroken, bold, and human on the pageWhat it really looks like to chase a creative dream while raising a family and working full-timeInsight into how fiction can become a vehicle for healing generational shameHow comedy became the most powerful tool in rewriting her identity and reclaiming her voiceWhat happens when you stop asking for permission—and write the story you’ve never seen toldConnect with SaraWEB / sarahamdan.comIG / @bysarahamdanLINKEDIN / @sara-hamdan-writerBOOK / What Will People Think? Want more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → ⁠neetabhushan.com/chaitonics⁠🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #208: Taking 10 Years to Write Your Story, Rewriting Cultural Narratives, Pursuing Your Dreams with Journalist Sara Hamdan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #219: Why Every Person is an Artist and How to Spark Your Creativity with James McCrae (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #251: The Hard Truths of Being a Mom and a Writer That No One Talks About (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘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.
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    47 m
  • 334: How This Teen Mom Became a Nurse, Pilot & Serial Entrepreneur (with Chezka Gonzales)

    334: How This Teen Mom Became a Nurse, Pilot & Serial Entrepreneur (with Chezka Gonzales)
    Jun 4 2025
    What if every detour in your life was actually a divine redirection toward your greatest purpose? In this bold and beautiful conversation, I sit down with the multitalented Filipina powerhouse Chezka Gonzales—pilot, nurse, military sergeant, blockchain entrepreneur, and co-founder of Michael Cinco Auto Artistry. Her story reads like a Netflix series: teen mom at 16, nurse by 21, pilot by 25, and serial entrepreneur by 30—she’s done it all and then some.Chezka’s journey is a living masterclass in reinvention, feminine leadership, and divine trust. We talk about navigating loss, leaning into intuition, embracing your “multi-passionate” identity, and how to boldly enter rooms you don’t feel ready for. Whether you’re pivoting careers, recovering from a life quake, or feeling stuck in one identity—this episode is your permission slip to start messy, dream big, and move anyway.What you'll get out of this episode… How Chezka transformed teen motherhood into a launchpad for epic impact.What happens when you follow divine breadcrumbs instead of fixed life plans?Why your next chapter might live inside your biggest breakdown or career detour.How to stop letting labels define you—and start embracing your multifaceted self.What Chezka learned about intuition, feminine energy, and taking bold action—even when you’re scared.Connect with ChezkaIG / @filipinapilotchezkaYT/ @FilipinaPilotChezka Want more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → neetabhushan.com/ritual☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #298: How to Trust Your Intuition: Manifest Your Dream Life with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #224: How Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies Can Revolutionize Society with Teal Swan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #205: The Five Signs You Are Due For A Career Change with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘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.
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    38 m
  • 333: What Your “Flaws” Are Really Trying to Tell You with Laura Day

    333: What Your “Flaws” Are Really Trying to Tell You with Laura Day
    Jun 2 2025
    What if your flaws weren’t flaws—but sacred signals from your soul?In this deeply moving and soul-expanding episode, I sit down with the legendary Laura Day—world-renowned intuitive, bestselling author of The Circle and The Prism, and advisor to Hollywood stars, CEOs, and changemakers across the globe. Laura shares her personal journey through generational trauma, childhood neglect, and profound loss—and how she alchemized it all into the healing modality she now teaches to thousands. We dive into the seven ego centers, why trauma blocks intuition, and how you can start reclaiming your power even if you feel broken.This isn’t just about woo-woo intuition. This is practical, fierce, real-world magic. Whether you’re facing burnout, grief, or self-doubt, this episode gives you the blueprint for healing from the inside out.What you'll get out of this episode… How your childhood patterning still shapes your reactions and realityThe seven ego centers—and how one of them might be silently running your lifeWhat most people get wrong about intuition (and how to finally trust yours)How to start healing trauma without reliving itA daily practice to rewire your reality and embody your future selfThe difference between chasing success and aligning with your soulWhy trauma isn’t your fault—but healing is your responsibilityConnect with LauraBOOK / https://www.amazon.com/Prism-Seven-Steps-Transform-Future/dp/1954118708 WEB / https://lauraday.comIG / https://www.instagram.com/lauradayintuit Want more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → ⁠neetabhushan.com/chaitonics⁠🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz 🎁 To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #316: How to Reset Your Life in 90 Days (Without Hustling or Burning Out) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #305: Healing Family Relationships Through Radical Acceptance with Vasavi Kumar (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #298: How to Trust Your Intuition: Manifest Your Dream Life with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)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.
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    42 m
  • 332: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Breast Implants with Amber Lee Sky

    332: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Breast Implants with Amber Lee Sky
    May 28 2025
    Hey, loves—this episode is a full-body reclamation. I sit down with the radiant Amber Lee Sky, a holistic wellness coach, retreat facilitator, dancer, mama, and walking phoenix, to talk about the healing journey most of us don’t see coming. From battling silent illness due to breast implants to navigating postpartum depression, chronic fatigue, and the unraveling of a marriage—Amber brings the raw, unfiltered truth about what it means to lose yourself… and rise again.If you've ever struggled with body image, shame, burnout, or found yourself questioning your identity after a major life shift—this one is for you. Get ready for a wild, honest, and soul-stirring conversation about health, healing, womanhood, and owning your truth.What you'll get out of this episode… What breast implant illness (BII) actually is—and how to spot the red flagsThe emotional and energetic toll of explant surgery most doctors don’t talk aboutHow postpartum can amplify hidden health issues and unresolved traumaWhat it really feels like to “shed” an old identity—physically and spirituallyWhy some relationships can’t survive your healing (and how to know when it’s time to walk away)The connection between self-worth, embodiment, and radical self-loveWhy Amber believes “choosing yourself” is the ultimate act of motheringWhere to start if you’re navigating a body-based trauma, identity shift, or major life transitionConnect with AmberWEB / ⁠amberleesky.com⁠ IG / ⁠@amberlee.sky⁠ Want more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → ⁠neetabhushan.com/chaitonics⁠🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #320: Let Go of What No Longer Serves You: A 4-Step Guide to Emotional Freedom (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #296: Healing, Reinvention & Finding Love with Christine Hassler (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #295: From Pain to Power: Tristan and Sabrina Truscott’s Journey to Healing and the Satori Method (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘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.
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    36 m
  • 331: Redefining Success, Masculinity & the Lie of “Having It All” with Sahil Bloom

    331: Redefining Success, Masculinity & the Lie of “Having It All” with Sahil Bloom
    May 26 2025
    What if everything you were taught about success, wealth, and masculinity was incomplete—or just plain wrong?In this intimate and soul-expanding conversation, I sit down with writer, entrepreneur, and thought-leader Sahil Bloom, whose viral wisdom on personal growth and fatherhood has reshaped millions of lives online. From growing up the child of an Indian immigrant to navigating infertility, redefining fatherhood, and braving the tension between ambition and presence, Sahil opens up about the hard questions we all need to be asking right now.Whether you're chasing external success or learning to feel safe slowing down, this episode will challenge, inspire, and reset what “rich” truly means.What you'll get out of this episode… What happens when your definition of success starts to fail youWhy men are getting lost in today’s version of masculinity (and how we fix it)The hidden costs of chasing external validationHow to raise emotionally resilient kids—without overprotecting themThe trap of 50/50 parenting and how to rethink family roles as a teamWhy we must stop pressing the “eject button” on relationships, challenges, and hard conversationsHow to build emotional wealth in a culture obsessed with statusThe daily rituals that bring harmony between ambition and presenceConnect with SahilTwitter / @SahilBloom LinkedIn / @sahilbloom Instagram / @sahilbloom YouTube / @Sahil_Bloom Book / The 5 Types of WealthWant more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → ⁠neetabhushan.com/chaitonics⁠🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTableIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #314: How to Rebuild Your Life Through Discomfort & Embrace Change with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #309: The Millionaire Mindset No One Taught You — Until Now with John Lee (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #307: Detox, Gut Health & Autoimmune: The Truth Doctors Won’t Tell You – with Dr. Chiti Parikh (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘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.
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    42 m
  • 330: Constantly Feeling Burned Out? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Asking For

    330: Constantly Feeling Burned Out? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Asking For
    May 21 2025
    Hey loves! Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt so bone-deep tired that no amount of sleep, coffee, or hustle could fix it? In this soul-nourishing solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when your body is screaming for rest, but your life keeps demanding more. We dive into the invisible energy drains behind burnout, the trauma patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode, and what your nervous system is actually begging you to pay attention to.Whether you're navigating motherhood, ambition, loss, or just that low hum of exhaustion—you’re not alone. This is your reminder that you’re not broken, you’re just burned out. And there is a way through.What you'll get out of this episode… What your exhaustion is actually trying to tell you—and why it’s not about getting more sleepThe science behind why women are chronically fatigued (and rarely get real answers)The five trauma responses you might be stuck in (without even knowing it)Why emotional eating, brain fog, and burnout are all nervous system red flagsAncient rituals that support modern-day healing (even when you’re short on time)What I discovered about hormone health, energy crashes, and why chai was my turning pointA look at the sacred connection between nervous system healing and ancestral memoryHow to turn your daily tea break into a powerful, healing act of self-loveWant more?🧘‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals — the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit is for you. Created to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure. 💛 Only 250 kits available → ⁠neetabhushan.com/ritual⁠☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → neetabhushan.com/chaitonics🌿 Which chai blend matches your vibe? Take my FREE quiz now →⁠ neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanIG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushanWEB / https://neetabhushan.comIf you loved this episode, check out…Ep. #304: The Secret Hack to Overcoming Mom Burnout & Nervous System Overload with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #301: Braving Burnout, Motherhood & Identity: The Unlearning We All Need with Michelle Grosser (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)Ep. #276: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘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.
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    22 m
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