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 invitation to stop doing and start being—before the world gets to you, you get to you.

And if you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I’ve created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit — crafted to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure, even in the middle of your busiest days. Only 100 kits available — get yours now → https://neetabhushan.com/ritual 

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• What it actually means to "reclaim your morning"—and why it matters more than ever

• How I broke my old routine of waking up in stress and started the day in peace

• The simple 4-part ritual that transformed my energy in less than 10 minutes

• Why nervous system safety is the foundation for productivity, focus & joy

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WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #338: How I Reset My Nervous System in 30 Days (And Finally Felt Calm Again) (Apple | Spotify)

Ep. #336: Burned Out, Mama? 7 Nervous System Resets That Actually Work (Apple | Spotify)

Ep. #221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘

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.

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 entrepreneur.

In this deeply moving conversation, they unpack the real costs of being a founder, the unspoken loneliness of community leaders, and the revolutionary power of storytelling, visibility, and choosing to show up imperfectly. Whether you're a creative, community builder, or woman navigating identity, this episode will leave you inspired to build from your pain and root into purpose.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• What it actually takes to build community (hint: it’s not just throwing events)
• The unexpected dark side of being a founder and community leader
• How loneliness hides behind success—and what to do about it
• The exact three tenets that create thriving, long-lasting communities
• Why your story—and your voice—matter more than you think
• How to transform your pain of invisibility into a movement of belonging

Connect with Krystl

WEB / www.filipinaontherise.com

IG / @filipinaontherise

LINKEDIN / www.linkedin.com/in/krystlfabella

YOUTUBE / @filipinaontherise

PODCAST / https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filipina-on-the-rise/id1456986579

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🧘🏽‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I’ve created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit — crafted to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure, even in the middle of your busiest days. Only 100 kits available — get yours now → https://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

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YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable

IG / @neetabhushan 

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WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

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Ep. #329: The Hidden Secret to Building a Million-Dollar Network with Selena Soo (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #306: From Fake Friends to Soulful Connections: How to Spot & Build Real Relationships with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #277: The Secret to Thriving Relationships: Boundaries, Healing, and Connection with Simone Heng (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘

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.

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 is a story of presence over pressure, and nourishment over numbing.

If you're burnt out, wired, and always reaching for your next fix, this episode is your invitation to reset.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• The emotional, physical, and hormonal signs that it might be time to rethink your caffeine habits

• What really happens to your energy, sleep, and mood when you quit coffee cold turkey

• Why chai is more than a drink—it’s an ancestral nervous system ritual

• The Ayurvedic ingredients (like saffron, cinnamon & cardamom) that support glow, gut health & calm

• The truth about coffee addiction that no one talks about: identity, not just chemistry

• How I replaced the “push productivity” mindset with presence and still got more done

• A free downloadable chai ritual calendar to help you create your own slow mornings (get yours at ⁠⁠neetabhushan.com/chaitonics⁠⁠!)

  
  

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WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #303: How Quitting Coffee Changed My Life — A Journey to Better Health with Vinay Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #338: How I Reset My Nervous System in 30 Days (And Finally Felt Calm Again) (Apple | Spotify)

Ep. #276: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify)

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘

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.

What if the secret to reigniting intimacy, passion, and even your manifestation power… was in your bedroom all along? In this electrifying episode, Dr. Laura Berman returns to The Brave Table with groundbreaking revelations from her new book, Sex Magic. We go deep into the science, spirituality, and sensuality of connection—from why modern monogamy feels unnatural, to how we can actually use sexual energy to manifest the life we want.

Whether you're single and curious, partnered and stuck, or just longing to rediscover the spark within, this episode is your permission slip to explore sacred sexuality and reclaim your power. Dr. Laura blends 30 years of clinical experience with ancient wisdom and quantum energetics to help you tap into a level of intimacy and arousal that transforms not just your relationship, but your entire life.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• How evolutionary biology explains our relationship struggles

• What to do when the infatuation phase fades (and why that’s normal!)

• The difference between trauma bonding and spiritual intimacy

• The real reason your libido disappears (and it’s not your hormones)

• What to do if your partner isn’t “on the same page” sexually

• How to use sexual energy to manifest your dream life

• Simple practices to rekindle intimacy—even if you’re exhausted

Connect with Dr Laura Berman

WEB / drlauraberman.com

IG / @drlauraberman

YOUTUBE / @DrLauraBermanOfficial 

BOOK & RESOURCES / drlauraberman.com/sexmagic

PODCAST / drlauraberman.com/lb_podcast

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🧘🏽‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I’ve created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit — crafted to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure, even in the middle of your busiest days. Only 100 kits available — get yours now → 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

Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable

IG / @neetabhushan 

IG / @thebravetable 

TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #170 – Finding Quantum Love and Healing Through Forgiveness & Grief with Dr. Laura Berman  (Apple | Spotify)

Ep. #277 – The Secret to Thriving Relationships: Boundaries, Healing, and Connection with Simone Heng (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #328 – Avoiding Conflict Is Costing You More Than You Think—Here’s What to Do Instead (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘

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.

What’s thick, golden, has gone viral on TikTok—and may be the ultimate Ayurvedic detox tool?

In this solocast, I’m diving deep into the real science, ancient wisdom, and modern misuse of castor oil. From nervous system support and gut health to glowing skin and hormone balance, castor oil has been praised for it all. But here's what most people don't know: using it wrong can actually do more harm than good.

I break down the 5 most common mistakes I see people making, plus the right way to apply it (hint: it's not what you think). Whether you're curious about detoxing, reducing inflammation, or hacking your nervous system naturally—this episode is your full castor oil crash course, Brave Table style.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why castor oil is not just an internet trend—but an ancient healing tool

• The real science behind its benefits for detox, digestion, and the nervous system

• The top 5 mistakes most people make when using it (especially on social media)

• How to apply it the Ayurvedic way for safe, effective results

• How to choose high-quality castor oil (and what ingredients to avoid)

• Whether or not it really grows hair—and what to use it for instead
• Why using heat is the key to unlocking its full potential

• Tips for using castor oil with kids, for hormone balance, or as a nervous system ritual

Want more?

☕ 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

Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan

IG / @neetabhushan 

IG / @thebravetable 

TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #336: 7 Nervous System Hacks Every Mom Needs to Know (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #330: Constantly Feeling Burned Out? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Asking For (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #304: The Secret Hack to Overcoming Mom Burnout & Nervous System Overload 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 [email protected] 😘

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.

What if the secret to designing your best life was already coded in your DNA?

In this illuminating episode, I sit down with Human Design expert Erin Claire Jones to unpack how you can live, work, parent, and love in alignment with who you actually are.

Erin shares insights from her new book How Do You Choose?—a practical guide to using Human Design for empowered decision-making, navigating relationships, and reclaiming your personal power. We explore how understanding your energy type, authority, and strategy can radically change your day-to-day life, and why Human Design is not just a self-awareness tool—it’s a system to build a more fulfilling and joyful life.

This is a must-listen if you’re craving clarity in a major decision, feeling stuck in a career or relationship, or curious about how to parent more consciously. Let this episode be your permission slip to stop forcing what isn’t working—and finally start living in energetic alignment.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• Why Human Design isn’t “woo”—it’s your personal blueprint for life

• How to discover your energy type and what it reveals about your boundaries, burnout, and decision-making style

• What to do when your kids, partner, or team have different energy types than you

• How to stop forcing decisions and start responding in alignment with your body’s inner cues

• The surprising ways Human Design can help you hire, lead, and build a values-aligned business

• Erin’s own journey of trusting her gut (literally) to create a business, family, and book that reflect her truth

• The difference between knowing your design—and actually living it

Connect with Erin 

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

Get Your Personalized Human Design Blueprint at https://humandesignblueprint.com/ (Use code BRAVE for a discount!)

BOOK / How Do You Choose? by Erin Claire Jones

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☕ 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

Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

YOUTUBE / @TheBraveTable

IG / @neetabhushan 

IG / @thebravetable 

TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If you loved this episode, check out…

Ep. #330: Constantly Feeling Burned Out? Here’s What Your Body’s Really Asking For (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #291: Reclaiming Your Light: Jessica Zweig on Burnout, Feminine Power, and Joy (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #78: Gene Keys and The Power of Self-Awareness in Personal Transformation with Victoria Fenton (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘

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.

If you're doing all the right things—green juices, meditation, supplements—but still feel wired, tired, and one meltdown away… this episode is your lifeline. In this deeply personal episode, I walk you through the exact 30-day nervous system reset I created for myself after one of the most chaotic seasons of my life.

Between writing a book, launching a business, raising babies, and moving cities, I reached a breaking point—and my body let me know. I share the science-backed, soul-honoring rituals that helped me restore my rhythm, calm my fire, and finally feel like myself again. 

If you're a mama, creator, or ambitious soul who's been burning the candle at both ends, this one's for you.

What you'll get out of this episode… 

• A breakdown of the 4-phase nervous system reset protocol I use to prevent burnout

• How to recognize the real signs of nervous system overload (hint: it’s not just fatigue)

• Why regulating your energy is more powerful than managing your time

• The foods, breathwork, rituals, and Ayurvedic principles I swear by—and how to adapt them for your body

• How to ground yourself in just 5–10 minutes a day, even when you're drowning in to-dos

• A new definition of balance that actually honors your nervous system, not just your calendar

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

🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz

Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushan

IG / @neetabhushan 

IG / @thebravetable 

TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If 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. #148: Stepping Out of the 'Good Girl Box': From Pole Dancing, Pleasure-Seeking, to Full Sensuality & Embodiment with Sheila Kelley (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

Ep. #22: How to Reclaim Yourself & Live a Life of Pleasure with Regena Thomashauer (Mama Gena) (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)

To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘

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.

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 you

• How your nervous system gets addicted to the high and low cycles of toxic love

• What trauma bonding actually is (and how to know if you’re in one)

• The surprising reason secure partners feel “boring” to trauma survivors

Connect with Dr. Sarah

WEB / healtraumabonding.com

WELLNESS RETREAT / relationshipsuccesslab.com 

IG / @dr.sarahalsawy

YT / @Dr.Sarahalsawy

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

🌿 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 [email protected] 😘

Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!

YT / @TheBraveTable

IG / @neetabhushan 

IG / @thebravetable 

TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If 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.

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 overload

• How trauma and overstimulation keep your body stuck in fight-or-flight

• The 4-7-8 breathwork technique that rewires your stress response

• What to do when you're too touched out, overextended, or emotionally raw

• Why singing, humming, and even gargling can reset your nervous system

• The surprisingly powerful role of cold showers, warm socks, and magnesium

• How to build micro-moments of calm into chaotic days—without needing to “escape” motherhood

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 / @NeetaBhushan

IG / @neetabhushan 

IG / @thebravetable 

TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan

WEB / https://neetabhushan.com

If 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 [email protected] 😘

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.

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 moment

• How Sara Hamdan turned cultural pressure into powerful creative fuel

• The mindset shift that helped her stop writing for validation and start writing for herself

• Why Arab women deserve to be hilarious, heartbroken, bold, and human on the page

• What it really looks like to chase a creative dream while raising a family and working full-time

• Insight into how fiction can become a vehicle for healing generational shame

• How comedy became the most powerful tool in rewriting her identity and reclaiming her voice

• What happens when you stop asking for permission—and write the story you’ve never seen told

Connect with Sara

WEB / sarahamdan.com

IG / @bysarahamdan

LINKEDIN / @sara-hamdan-writer

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