Hey, Brave Table fam! Happy New Year and welcome to our first episode of 2025! 🎉 I’m kicking off the year by sharing life-changing lessons from an unforgettable journey—taking my family (two kids, two couples, and a whole lot of luggage) across India, Dubai, and beyond. This isn't just a travelogue; it's a masterclass on rediscovering joy, building deep connections, and making life sacred, playful, and reflective.

Whether you’re chasing big dreams or recalibrating after 2024, I’ve got 8 actionable tips to help you step into the most brave, potent version of yourself this year. Grab your chai, your journal, and let’s savor these lessons together.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

Reflect, celebrate wins, and learn from challenges.

Play to unlock creativity.

Build rituals and sacred spaces that anchor and ground you.

Nurture abundant relationships.

Lead with vulnerability.

Forgive to move forward.

Embrace conflict for harmony.

Honor every interaction.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Intro: Happy New Year & Setting Intentions

3:00 - Reflect Before You Reset: The Power of an Inner Audit

7:00 - Play Like a Kid: Lessons from Jaipur’s Peacocks

11:00 - Sacred Spaces, Sacred Moments: The Golden Temple Experience

17:00 - Embracing Abundance: Lessons from Dubai’s Contrasts

21:00 - The Power of Belonging: Jaisalmer’s Soulful Connections

26:00 - Forgiveness and Letting Go: Manila’s Healing Moments

29:00 - Building Bridges: Chandigarh’s Harmony in Duality

32:00 - Final Reflections & Your Sacred Interactions in 2025

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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler. 

After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.