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Ep. #413: Only 25% of People Are Optimistic (Here’s How to Become One) with Dr. Sue Varma: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/413-only-25-of-people-are-optimistic-heres-how-to/id1608226580?i=1000758229647

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Why You Keep Choosing the Same Painful Relationship in Love -Sheleana Aiyana Apr 01, 2026

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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, boundaries, and healing, this conversation is a masterclass in remembering your wholeness.This isn't about becoming someone new.It's about coming home to yourself.WHAT YOU'LL GET OUT OF THIS EPISODE...✨ Why you keep attracting the same relationship patterns✨ The connection between nervous system regulation and healthy love✨ How childhood wounds show up in adult relationships✨ Why chemistry doesn't always mean compatibility✨ The truth about self-abandonment and red flags✨ How attachment styles affect breakups and healing✨ Why grief can become a doorway to transformation✨ The practice that helps you reconnect with self-trust✨ Motherhood, identity loss, and finding yourself again✨ What it really means to become "the one"CONNECT WITH SHELEANA AIYANAInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/risingwoman/Website:https://risingwoman.comBook:https://www.amazon.in/Becoming-One-Transform-Relationship-Patterns/dp/1797211676Sheleana Aiyana is the founder of Rising Woman, a bestselling author, teacher, and relationship expert helping people heal attachment wounds, reconnect with themselves, and create conscious relationships. Her work blends somatic healing, spirituality, nervous system regulation, and inner child work.This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics🌸 This Women’s History Month, celebrate your circle with the gift of ritual, buy 2 Chai Tonics and get 1 free. Spread the love, share the pause, and sip slow together at https://bit.ly/chaitonics.Discover which chai blend matches your vibe with my FREE quiz:⁠ https://chaitonics.com/pages/chai-quiz Breathe better with JASPR🌿 Spring cleaning starts with your air. Protect your home with JASPR and get $200 off with code BRAVE at https://jaspr.co/brave, because caring for your people begins with the space that holds them. Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANIF THIS EPISODE RESONATED, CONTINUE LISTENING:🎙️ Episode 157: Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System & How to RegulateApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/157-signs-of-a-dysregulated-nervous-system-how-to-regulate/id1608226580?i=1000626930630🎙️ Episode 149: Emotional Hygiene: How to Repair & Be with Your Emotions When They Get Out of ControlApple: https://www.thebravetable.com/149-emotional-hygiene-how-to-repair-be-with-your-emotions-when-they-get-out-of-control-with-dr/🎙️ Episode 246: Parenting Plot Twist: Your Kids Can Help You Heal Generational TraumaYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CDwwUWRVywFollow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!IG / https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/ IG / http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable TIKTOK / http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.comDr. 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.🎙 Subscribe to The Brave Table for conversations around healing, growth, family patterns, purpose, and living bravely.

413: Only 25% of People Are Optimistic (Here’s How to Become One) with Dr. Sue Varma Mar 30, 2026

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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 grounded even when life feels overwhelming.

If you’ve been feeling burnt out or lost… this might change the way you see everything.

What you'll get out of this episode…

Why optimism is NOT a personality trait (and how to train it)
The hidden science behind resilience and longevity
A simple 4-step tool to process difficult emotions
How to stay grounded in a world full of chaos and negativity
The difference between toxic positivity and real optimism
How small acts of kindness can restore your sense of purpose

Connect with Dr. Sue

WEB / https://www.doctorsuevarma.com

IG / http://instagram.com/doctorsuevarma

BOOK “Practical Optimism” / https://a.co/d/ekTvcfq

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Ep. #359: How to Heal Anxiety Naturally with Dr. Ellen Vora: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/359-how-to-heal-anxiety-naturally-with-dr-ellen-vora/id1608226580?i=1000724405492

Ep. #398: Who You Must Become in 2026 to Manifest the Life You Want (5 Identity Shifts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/398-who-you-must-become-in-2026-to-manifest-the-life/id1608226580?i=1000745142398

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412: How to Make Peace with the Men Who Couldn't Love You the Way You Needed: Fathers, Husbands, and the Silent Breakdown of South Asian Men — with Robin Uthappa Mar 23, 2026

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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 “made it.”

If you’ve ever struggled to express your emotions, felt misunderstood in your relationships, or wondered why success doesn’t always equal fulfillment… this one is for you.

What you'll get out of this episode…

Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s courage in action
The biggest misconception about men and emotions
Why emotional safety is the gateway to real connection
How to begin the process of healing
The importance of sports for children’s development
What happens when work becomes play
Why success doesn’t guarantee happiness

Connect with Robbie

WEB / https://www.robbieuthappa.com

IG / https://www.instagram.com/robinaiyudauthappa

YT / https://www.youtube.com/@TheRobbieUthappa

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411: Eldest Daughter Syndrome: Why You Feel Responsible for Everyone Mar 16, 2026

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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 psychology behind these roles and how we can break the cycle for ourselves and the next generation.

If you’ve ever felt like the one who holds everything together but secretly wonders who is holding you, this conversation is for you.

What you'll get out of this episode…

Why eldest daughters often become the emotional stabilizers of the family
The psychology behind emotional parentification
How childhood roles shape adult relationships and friendships
Why eldest daughters tend to become high performers and over-givers
The nervous system patterns that make rest feel unsafe
How to stop confusing love with effort and over-functioning
Ways to retrain your nervous system for joy, rest, and self-expression
How to break these cycles for future generations

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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.

410: The Hidden Cost of Constant Hustle with Serial Entrepreneur Ayda Shabanz Mar 11, 2026

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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 survival mindset behind her success, the hidden cost of high achievement, and how she’s redefining wealth through health, peace, and purpose.

We also talk about our recent personal experiences with INUSpheresis, a cutting-edge blood filtration therapy designed to remove toxins, inflammation, and microplastics from the body, and its impact on our overall health and well-being.

What you'll get out of this episode…

The hidden psychological cost of high achievement
Why so many successful women feel empty after “making it”
How survival mindset can drive entrepreneurial success
The identity crisis that often follows a major business exit
How chronic stress can lead to inflammation and autoimmune issues
What is INUSpheresis detox therapy and its impact
Why true wealth has nothing to do with money

Connect with Ayda

WEB / https://theayam.com

IG / https://www.instagram.com/aydashabanz

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409: Your Chronic Pain Might Not Need Surgery (New Science Explained) with Dr Adeel Khan Mar 09, 2026

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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 pain, and restore vitality using advanced cell therapies.

But this conversation goes far beyond fame and cutting-edge science.

What you'll get out of this episode…

Why 80% of chronic disease is preventable
The truth about stem cell clinics (and what most are doing wrong)
What Muse cells are, and why they’re different
How regenerative medicine can help avoid knee & hip replacement
Fertility rejuvenation & ovarian health
Longevity science and “programmable aging”
Why NAD drips may not work for everyone
The emotional trauma that shaped Dr. Khan’s mission

Connect with Dr Khan

WEB / https://eterna.health

IG / https://www.instagram.com/dr.akhan

IG / https://www.instagram.com/eterna.health

YT / https://www.youtube.com/@theregendoc

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