<p>Get ready for a powerhouse conversation, Brave Table fam! 🌟 In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, I sit down with holistic wellness entrepreneur Mary Cristine to unpack how she turned unimaginable life challenges—losing her father, navigating single motherhood, and healing her son’s neurological disorder—into a mission to transform health from the inside out.</p><p>We dive into gut health, the hidden dangers in our food systems, how heavy metals and mold are quietly sabotaging your health, and the simple habits you can adopt now to build radical resilience. Plus, Mary shares her favorite supplements, gut-healing hacks, and how she redefined success through self-worth and authenticity.</p><p>If you're ready to break free from survival mode, boost your energy, and reclaim your vitality—this is your wake-up call!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li>How your environment might be silently sabotaging your health—and what clues you’re probably missing</li><li>The hidden threats (hint: it’s not just diet) that could be triggering chronic symptoms</li><li>Why your gut might actually be your first brain—and what that means for your mood, immunity, and energy</li><li>The unsettling truth about our modern food system—and what you need to know to protect yourself</li><li>The unexpected connection between physical symptoms and emotional/spiritual well-being</li><li>How tiny, simple daily actions can stack up to create lasting vitality—and where to start today</li></ul><li><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Timestamps</strong></p></li><p>00:00 – Welcome and intro to Mary Cristine's journey</p><p>02:58 – Growing up in Dubai & the lessons from a desert city</p><p>06:00 – Losing her father to cancer and becoming a young mom</p><p>10:00 – Discovering her son’s neurological disorder and rejecting conventional medicine</p><p>13:00 – Healing through traditional medicine and holistic approaches</p><p>18:00 – How heavy metals, mold, and food quality affect children’s health</p><p>22:00 – Gut health is everything: The root cause of most modern illnesses</p><p>27:00 – Morning routines to hack your health and protect your nervous system</p><p>32:00 – Supplements every woman over 30 needs</p><p>36:00 – The truth about aging, inflammation, and lifestyle diseases</p><p>43:00 – Why fermented foods and fiber are non-negotiables</p><p>47:00 – Behind Mary’s supplement line and healing philosophy</p><p>50:00 – Spill the Chai: Rapid fire Q&A and final thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>🧠Join my Free 30-Day Nervous System Reset Challenge to experience a deep shift in your body, your mind, and your heart → <a href="https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbYoTGXOpwjbVNHr/?igsh=MTE0bnYzd2d6dnA2MQ==" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">click here to join</a> </p><p>🌿 Need a boost? Chai Tonics nourish your gut, strengthen immunity & enhance mental clarity. Take my FREE quiz now →<a href="https://theemotionalreset.com/quiz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> theemotionalreset.com/quiz</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Mary Cristine</strong></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://marycristine.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marycristine.com/</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marycriistine/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@marycriistine</a></p><p>GENE TESTS / <a href="https://beatthatdish.com/pages/nutrigenomix-test" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://beatthatdish.com/pages/nutrigenomix-test</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraveTable" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheBraveTable</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@neetabhushan</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thebravetable </a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@neeta.bhushan</a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. #307: Detox, Gut Health & Autoimmune: The Truth Doctors Won’t Tell You – with Dr. Chiti Parikh (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/307-detox-gut-health-autoimmune-the-truth-doctors/id1608226580?i=1000697374687" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KI6QH6vFb6WpiCT8vSGBB?si=b5614e0b2d864040" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/-x8Ip4KV7pI" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>)</p><p>Ep. #301: Brav