<p>Hello, Brave Table fam! Oooof, today’s episode is pure medicine for your soul—and honestly, I’ve been dreaming of this sit-down with Dr. Shefali Tsabary for years. You’ve probably heard her on Oprah, or maybe you’ve devoured her best-selling books like A Radical Awakening or The Conscious Parent—but nothing beats what we’re unpacking today.</p><p>We went all the way in on what it means to awaken as a woman, especially if you’ve been playing the “good girl” for too long. We unpack why women—especially those from immigrant, Asian, or traditional backgrounds—feel stuck in roles that shrink them. We talked about breaking the cycle of perfection, what it really means to sit with pain, and how to be a present parent without losing yourself in the process.</p><p>So, if you’ve ever felt torn between being the “good girl” and living your wildest truth, or are in the middle of a reinvention season—this episode is calling your name. Pull up a seat, it’s time to get brave!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li>The “good girl” archetype is a lie.</li><li><li>Pain is not your enemy—it’s the portal to your most awakened self.</li><li>Conscious parenting isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence.</li><li>You don’t have to heal before becoming a parent—parenting is the journey of healing.</li><li>It’s okay if your awakening makes others uncomfortable. Keep rising.</li><li>Gentle parenting isn’t about coddling—it’s about connection.</li><li>Let go of legacy expectations (doctor, lawyer, engineer) and step into your soul’s truth.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Timestamps</strong></p><p>00:00 – The lie of the “good girl” archetype </p><p>06:30 – Breaking generational cycles with in-laws and elders</p><p>10:00 – How pain becomes the portal to awakening</p><p>14:30 – The trap of toxic positivity and how to reclaim your true self</p><p>17:00 – Conscious coaching & transforming your life with Dr. Shefali’s Institute</p><p>21:15 – Holding space as a mother while healing your inner child</p><p>27:00 – Gentle parenting vs conscious parenting—what’s the difference?</p><p>32:00 – How to raise emotionally resilient kids in the digital age</p><p>33:50 – What to do when you awaken, but others around you don’t</p><p>36:00 – All about The Conscious Circle community</p><p>37:00 – Spill the Chai: Guilty pleasures, chai recipes, and brave confessions</p><p><br></p><p>To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYur-0JccshlS90RO2ZfuUg"><u>SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en"><u>@neetabhushan</u></a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable"><u>@thebravetable </u></a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan"><u>@neeta.bhushan</u></a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset"><u>https://neetabhushan.com</u></a></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushan"><u>@NeetaBhushan</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with today’s guest, Dr Shefali Tsabary</strong></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali"><u>@doctorshefali</u></a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://www.drshefali.com/coaching-institute"><u>https://www.drshefali.com/</u></a></p><p> WEB / <a href="https://coaching.drshefali.com/"><u>https://coaching.drshefali.com/</u></a> </p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@doctorshefali"><u>@doctorshefali</u></a></p><p>Learn more about The Conscious Circle<strong> / </strong><a href="https://www.theconsciousparent.com/consciouscircle"><u>https://www.theconsciousparent.com/consciouscircle</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → <a href="https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/"><u>https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/</u></a></p><p>🌿 Need a boost? Dr. Neeta Bhushan’s Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Stay tuned—something exciting is brewing! ☕ Take my FREE quiz now →<a href="https://theemotionalreset.com/quiz"> <u>theemotionalreset.com/quiz</u></a></p><p>Receive a FREE Self-Care Calendar! → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaitonics"><u>https://neetabhushan.com/chaitonics</u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. #295: From Pain to Power: Tristan and Sabrina Truscott's Journey of Healing and the Satori Method  (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/295-from-pain-to-power-tristan-and-sabrina-truscotts/id1608226580?i=1000684684714"><u>Apple</u></a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/53tr52uEHNNBxQWSbQRlgr?si=a5d0c78567934418"><u>Spotify</u></a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/UNWRGoK4rNY"><u>YouTube</u></a>)</p><p