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Jan. 11, 2023

102: Embracing the Joy and Chaos of Motherhood with Vasavi Kumar

Welcome back, loves, to the Brave Table!   Today, I’m interviewed by Vasavi Kumar on her podcast, Say it Out Loud! This is a replay of that episode and in it, we dive deep. I share about my 2nd ‘dark night of the soul’ which came once I...

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Jan. 9, 2023

101: Being Brave in Breakups, Listening to Your Intuition, Miscarriag…

Well loves, we’ve made it to 2023 and we’re starting both the next 100 episodes and the new year off Dr. Jen Esquer (Jen Fit)!   In this episode, Dr. Jen shares about her previous 4.5-year-long relationship, where after learning of her...

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Dec. 21, 2022

100. Dismantling The Idea of “Unconventional” & How Your Greatest Obs…

Oh my goodness loves, can you believe it? We’re at episode 100 — and it hasn’t even been a year since The Brave Table launched! I am so grateful for all of you who have joined me on this ride. If you’re still loving the show and haven’t left...

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Dec. 19, 2022

99. How to Stop Playing Small With Your Potential and Leverage Your P…

It's often the case that our struggles and challenging life experiences launch us into our life's purpose. Owning your stories and leveraging the lessons you’ve learned is the ultimate way to transform your sucky moments into growth — not only for...

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Dec. 14, 2022

98. When We Break Down, We Break Through: Replay of Dr. Neeta on The …

I’ve been hosting brave peeps on my podcast for the past year, creating a space for vulnerable, deep, and soul-stirring conversations. So, it was an honor to be on the other side of things when my courageous soul sister, Karena Dawn, invited me on...

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Dec. 12, 2022

97. What the Medical System Doesn’t Tell You About Being Healthy, Die…

Today, it's common for people to live in a low vibrational state of stress, worry, anxiety and fear and this is where illness manifests. Once you learn how to shift your state into high vibrational states of feeling happiness, peace and joy, you can...

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Dec. 7, 2022

96. How To Use Your Pain To Find Your Purpose, Healing, & Inner Peace…

So often, we mask pain and discomfort — whether physical or emotional — with a bandaid solution. But the truth is, pain is our body’s check-engine light, signaling that something is amiss. What if you dug a little deeper into your pain? What...

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Dec. 5, 2022

95. The Secrets to Finding Lasting Love with Bela Gandhi from Smart D…

Alright, Brave Table fam, we’re in peak dating season! If you want to get cuffed up in a meaningful relationship with your future boo, you won’t want to miss this episode. My guest today, Bela Gandhi, always LOVED to date. But for a long time, she...

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Nov. 30, 2022

94. How To Have Hard Conversations and Not Get Triggered Around Famil…

Oh my goodness, loves. I can’t believe the holiday season is almost here! This time of year can bring up a lot of triggers and challenging feelings for people. Maybe you’re reuniting with your family for the first time in a while. You know you...

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Nov. 28, 2022

93. How To Be Rich in All Areas of Your Life with Sheila Bella

Have you ever felt like no matter how far along you are on your path to success, you’ve never hit your “enough”? If you’re a fellow type-A queen, you’re probably motivated to always go a little further, push harder, and do more. But...

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Nov. 23, 2022

92. How To Tap Into Your Self-Expression Through Freestyle Rap, Spoke…

We all have a voice and something worthy to say. But if you feel like you’re struggling with self-expression, being heard by others, or scared to speak your truth — this episode is for you. My guest today, Mark Boughton, blew me away the first...

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Nov. 21, 2022

91. How To Show Up in Relationships, with Girlfriends, and Dating Wit…

If you’re a high-performing woman putting yourself out there in the dating world — I see you, and before I met Ajit, I was you. You are being brave, vulnerable, and opening your heart in the name of love — and it’s no small feat! Or maybe...

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Nov. 16, 2022

90. How To Build Confidence & Charisma Through Seasons of Pivots, Rei…

Some people seem naturally confident — as if they were innately born with the ability to charm a room. If being more charismatic is something you want to cultivate in your life — I have some good news: you can learn it. Yep. Confidence is a...

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Nov. 14, 2022

89. Being an Ambitious Woman, Building Your Business with Love & Ease…

When it comes to building a business, we’ve long heard entrepreneurs talk about the value of hustling, grinding, and working 80-hour weeks to “get sh*t done”. And while this might result in success, it also often ends in burnout. What if there...

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Nov. 9, 2022

88. How To Write A Book That People Will Want To Read and Get Publish…

Have you always dreamed about writing a book but have no clue where to start? I know you have a message that you’re ready to share with the world — perhaps all you need is a little push to be brave enough to put it out there. When done right,...

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Nov. 7, 2022

87. Navigating Relationships & Loss, Taking Personal Responsibility, …

Imagine this: one day, your partner of 12 years calls you up and tells you they want to leave you for another person. Until this point, you felt you two were making it work; it wasn’t perfect, but your communication was open, and you were tackling...

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Nov. 2, 2022

86. How To Find the Magic in the Messy Moments and How To Fly Forward…

“You’re so strong.” “Hold it together.” “Put on a brave face.” Do any of these statements sound familiar to you? A lot of us grew up striving for perfection — whether it was in our achievements, in our relationships, or with our...

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Oct. 31, 2022

85. The Real Meaning of Self-Care and How To Maintain Health for the …

Alright loves, I know you are SO busy. I get it, same here. Especially if you’re a mama, a business owner, or a career gal, you're pretty much doing ALL the things. So, how the heck are you supposed to incorporate fitness into your daily schedule?...

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Oct. 26, 2022

84. Celebrating Womanhood, Sisterhood, and Owning Total Body Beauty w…

I’ve been talking a lot lately about how you need a support posse in your life - that crew that just *gets* you. They see you, they are there for you no matter what, and they are by your side throughout your ups and downs, your seasons of...

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Oct. 24, 2022

83. How to Step Into the Best Version Of Yourself Before Becoming a M…

Stepping into motherhood is not something we always consciously think about and act on. If you're embarking on the journey, you've obviously given it some thought, but are you taking the necessary actions to embody the best version of yourself so that...

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Oct. 19, 2022

82. Shifting Identities, Discovering Your Brand, and Balancing Mother…

You all know that reinvention is my jam. I did it with my career, my relationship — basically, my entire life! It’s not always easy, but shifting your identity and revealing the true essence of what makes you unique is possible at any time....

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Oct. 17, 2022

81. Taking Ownership of Your Life, Your Sh*t, and Your Stories with D…

Even though you’re not always responsible for what happens to you in your life, you ARE responsible for how you react to what happens and how you own it. Taking radical responsibility for your circumstances — no matter how sucky and unfair they...

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Oct. 12, 2022

80. What is Emotional Perfectionism and Making Peace With Toxic Posit…

How often do we answer “How are you?” with “I’m fine” - even when things are definitely not fine?  Ok, you don’t need to dish all your troubles to a perfect stranger, but why are we always pretending everything is great, even when we...

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Oct. 10, 2022

79. Normalizing Mental Health and Not Suffering In Silence with Karen…

You’d be hard-pressed to come by someone who hasn’t struggled with their mental health at some point in their life. But for so long, topics like depression were taboo. Especially coming from an immigrant family, we were NOT allowed to discuss our...

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