The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

A decade ago, Dr. Ellen Vora was six months pregnant when her mother died suddenly. Weeks later, lying on an acupuncturist's table, she heard: "I have a message coming through from your mom." She's not a psychic. She's a Yale- and Columbia-trained psychiatrist, and that moment cracked open everything she thought she knew about medicine, grief, and what it means to trust what you can't prove.Ellen is back at The Brave Table with her new book, Season of the Witch: A Psychiatrist's Case for Magic. We talk about why she believes we're all witches, the real cost of being the "chill," low-maintenance woman, why women healers were hunted, and the five practices for reclaiming the parts of yourself you were taught to exile. And she shares, for the first time on this show, what her sister found in their mother's desk.What you'll get from this episodeEllen's definition of a witch, and why she thinks every woman has one inside herThe hidden cost of performing the 'chill girl': how silencing your body's needs becomes a betrayal of the selfThe acupuncture session, the message from her mom, and the 'who knew?' moment that changed how she practices psychiatryWhy integrating your skeptical and mystical sides is a mental health strategy, not just a spiritual oneThe half-written novel in her mother's desk, and what it says about the dreams we carry for the women before us🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. Ellen VoraSeason of the Witch: A Psychiatrist's Case for Magic — out now The Anatomy of Anxiety : https://linktr.ee/ellenvoramdEllen on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ellenvoramd/ Website https://linktr.ee/ellenvoramdEllen's first Brave Table episodeDr. Neeta: @neetabhushan · The Brave Table: @thebravetable🌿 FOLLOW DR. NEETAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neeta.bhushanThis 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=NEETABHUSHAN

The Busy Brain Explained: Dr. Romie breaks down exactly what a Busy Brain is — why anxiety, ADHD, and insomnia aren't three separate problems but one root cause rooted in neuroinflammation — and why women of color are uniquely at risk.The South Asian Women's Health Gap: A real, culturally specific conversation about why South Asian women are dismissed ('you're just stressed'), the MTHFR methylation gene (1 in 4 women of melanin carry it), Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and why 'labs came back fine' is not the same as being fine.The 8-Week Busy Brain Cure: Dr. Romie's research-backed protocol built on five key areas — Sleep, Hormones, Inflammation, Food, and Technology — including the 21-day digital detox that outperformed prescription sleeping and anxiety pills.Perimenopause, Identity & Healing: What happens to a woman's sense of self when she stops running on adrenaline — and how healing the brain unlocks her internal compass, her intuition, her 'nur.'Dr. Romie's Personal Story: For the first time publicly — her life-saving surgery, her divorce from an arranged marriage, and why she believes 50 is her best era yet.
🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. ROMIE MUSHTAQ🧠 FREE Busy Brain Score Quiz: [https://drromie.com/]📖 The Busy Brain Cure (Book): [https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/BB6E5EB1-3095-4347-BBC0-6905B6EBC1BB]🌐 Dr. Romie Website:https://drromie.com/📱 Dr. Romie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrRomie/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drromie☕ Chai Tonics (Focus Flow — neurologist-approved on air!): [https://chaitonics.com/ — Use code BRAVETABLE for 15% off.]🎙️ The Brave Table — follow & subscribe: [https://youtu.be/S96_QLvLnh8]📱 Dr. Neeta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en / https://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/?hl=en☕ This Episode Is Brought To You ByCHAI TONICS — A daily Ayurvedic ritual to come back to yourself. Code BRAVETABLE at chaitonics.com/waitlist (join waitlist for early access).JASPR — Medical-grade air purification, removing 97%+ of airborne particles in under an hour. $200 off with code BRAVE at jaspr.co/brave.REJŪV — Supporting your body's own healing and recovery systems. Code BRAVETABLE at werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN. 🌿 FOLLOW DR. NEETAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neeta.bhushanThis Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics🌿 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. My 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=NEETABHUSHAN

Stored stress, trapped emotions, and fascia: why your body still won't settle when you're doing everything right. If you live with chronic tension, cold hands, a gut that won't calm down, or the same relationship pattern on repeat, this conversation is for you. Garry Lineham, co-founder of Human Garage and creator of Fascial Maneuvers, is back at The Brave Table. He spent decades in chronic pain before learning to work with his own body, and today his free and pay-what-you-can programs reach people all over the world. We talk about why “you're not broken,” what pain is really asking for, how unprocessed emotion shows up in the body, and the simple daily reset he'd give any woman running on empty. In this episode:• Why “healing” can become a trap, and what to focus on instead• A live demo: what happens when you put your hand on pain and tell your body you're safe• Stressors vs. stress, and how to grow the capacity to hold your life• Why we keep attracting the same partner, and what it has to do with emotion stuck in the body• Garry's most contrarian takes: why menopause may have less to do with age than we think, why he calls ADHD an observation rather than a diagnosis, and yes, urine therapy• Rituals, tea, and the 15-minute practice to try for seven days Agree? Disagree? Tell us in the comments. That's what the table is for. ⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Preview00:26 Introduction to Gary and Human Garage03:59 Stress, emotions and self-healing05:41 Why the self-healing movement is growing08:15 Astrology, energy and healing modalities11:16 Pain, beliefs and a live demonstration14:45 Emotional patterns and relationships15:45 Gary’s perspective on fear, digestion and liver health18:29 Fascia, intuition and body awareness21:48 Taking ownership of stress23:44 Daily rituals and slowing down25:09 Community and shared healing rituals26:32 Connection in Asia and isolation in North America27:39 Supplements, curcumin and focus32:02 Human Garage’s mission and Gary’s menopause claims34:59 The 15-minute reset and 28-day challenge36:41 Spill the Chai: Gary’s views on urine therapy39:50 Listening to your fascia40:28 Letting go of possessions and attachments41:52 Reality checks and navigating change43:06 Final thoughts and how to connect 🎧 WATCH NEXTGarry's first conversation on The Brave Table, on how emotions get trapped in the body: [https://youtube.com/shorts/prIHgYP4wdM] 🔗 CONNECT WITH GARRY & HUMAN GARAGEWeb: https://www.humangarage.net28-Day Life Reset (pay what feels right): https://www.humangarage.net/core-resetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/humangarageYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humangarageTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humangarageGarry on Instagram: [@handle, team to confirm] ☕ This Episode Is Brought To You ByCHAI TONICS — A daily Ayurvedic ritual to come back to yourself. Code BRAVETABLE at chaitonics.com/waitlist (join waitlist for early access).JASPR — Medical-grade air purification, removing 97%+ of airborne particles in under an hour. $200 off with code BRAVE at jaspr.co/brave.REJŪV — Supporting your body's own healing and recovery systems. Code BRAVETABLE at werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHAN. 🌿 FOLLOW DR. NEETAYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/thebravetable/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neeta.bhushanWeb: https://neetabhushan.com This conversation reflects Garry's personal experience and opinions, including views that differ from mainstream medicine, and is for educational purposes only. It isn't medical advice. Please talk to your healthcare provider before changing anything about your care, medication, or supplements.

Hey Brave Soul 💛
Every October I think of my mom. She died of breast cancer when I was 16, and I promised myself I would never put my body in harm's way. So how did I spend 13 years with breast implants, and years explaining away symptoms that didn't add up?
In this solo episode, a little over a year after my explant surgery, I'm sharing the rashes and nerve pain, the labs that came back "normal" except one, everything I tried when everyone said it was stress, and the question that finally made it click. If you have implants, are thinking about them, or love someone who does, this one is for you.

What you'll get out of this episode…
The subtle symptoms I brushed off for years, and why "trust that something feels off" is the whole lesson

The specific labs I had to ask for, and why normal thyroid numbers didn't tell the whole story

The structural signs to know: capsular contracture and silent rupture

The one question to ask any explant surgeon about removing the capsule

One year later: what changed in my body, my clarity, and whether I'd do it again

Listen next…
#379: Breast Implants Made Me Sick with Dr. Aditya Sood & Laura Bowden (Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/379-breast-implants-made-me-sick-dr-aditya-sood-laura/id1608226580?i=1000736105429)
#378: I Removed My Breast Implants After 10 Years (Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/378-i-removed-my-breast-implants-after-10-years-heres/id1608226580?i=1000735397863)
#332: What I Wish I Knew Before Getting Breast Implants with Amber Lee Sky (https://www.thebravetable.com/332-what-i-wish-i-knew-before-getting-breast-implants-with-amber-lee-sky/)
#323: The Hidden Dangers of Mold with Bernadette Abraham ([link])
#33: Women's Wellness, Hormones, and Fertility with Dr. Mariza Snyder (Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-mariza-snyder-a-journey-back-to-loving-yourself/id1608226580?i=1000563258513)

Mentioned
Dr. Aditya Sood, PryorHealth: https://www.pryorhealth.com/about
Bernadette Abraham, B Better Membership: https://linktr.ee/bernadette.abraham
Dr. Mariza Snyder: [link]
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This episode reflects my personal experience and is not medical advice. Please talk to your healthcare provider.
Until next time, don't forget to be just a little bit more brave.

In this episode, Joy takes us from the candy she hid in her closet as a kid straight through to the blood test that found mold and microplastics in her system — and what she did about it. We get into why "hangry" isn't normal, how to eat in the order that actually protects your blood sugar, why fasting should move with your cycle instead of against it, and the simple, science-backed habit that can boost your digestion by up to 30% tonight.What You'll Get From This Episode:Why sugar cravings and "hangry" are your body's survival signal, not a willpower failureThe blood test that revealed mold and microplastics hiding in Joy's system — and the detox protocol she used to clear itHow to cycle-sync your fasting with your hormones (and why the week before your period is the worst time to restrict)The one eating-order hack that can flatten a blood sugar spike — no supplements requiredThe 20-second habit — a hug, or even a hand on your own chest — that can improve digestion by up to 30% by shifting your nervous system into rest-and-digest🔗 Connect with Joy SomersInstagram: instagram.com/biohackingbyjoyWebsite: getstarted.coachjoyfit.com10-Day Gut Cleanse: gutcleanse.coachjoyfit.com/10-day-gut-challengeSoul Sessions Dubai: instagram.com/soulsessions.dubai