EPISODE · Jan 25, 2023 · 50 MIN
723: Dr. Neeta Bhushan: How to Handle “the Suck”
from Shameless Leadership · host Sara Dean
As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and a thriving coach in her own right, Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. And after years of research into human behavior, observing people in their worst and best moments, being a mother of two small children, and failing more than a few times herself, Neeta knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. Her new book, That Sucked, Now What? is a real-talk guide to personal growth that draws on and embraces the suck–and helps you break through to lasting, audacious resilience. Listen in to hear Dr. Neeta share: Her experience of losing her parents and brother all before age 19, and then finding herself in an abusive marriage - and how that impacted her life and work today What makes our nervous systems so unique as moms, and why we are so dysregulated Practices to reconcile + integrate your emotional nervous system How to reframe your relationship with resiliency Why it’s so important to celebrate and normalize sucky moments What it looks like to be in a thriving stage in life and how to ignite your thriving stage Links Mentioned: Become a member of The Academy! Enrollment is open for a very short time: shamelessmom.com/academy Get Neeta’s book pack and 5 free bonuses: thatsuckednowwhat.com Connect with Neeta: neetabhushan.com Neeta on IG Neeta on FB Neeta on Twitter Neeta on Youtube Neeta on LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors this month Full-Time VA: Check out this free training on how to be a virtual assistant that makes full-time income with part-time hours: thefulltimeva.com/Shameless. Owner Amanda Rush Holmes is also including a bonus free guide for SMA listeners - The VA Kickstarter Workbook! Ritual: Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/shameless to start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Rothy’s: For stylish, comfortable, sustainably made shoes, shop Rothy’s. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SHAMELESSMOM. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast!: Need another podcast in your parenting podcast library, check out StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast! wherever you listen to the SMA. Thrive Market: Get groceries and household essentials delivered right to your door. Join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to thrivemarket.com/shameless. Teachable: Join tens of thousands of creators turning their knowledge into scalable online businesses. Join a free plan at teachable.com/shameless to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What this episode covers
As co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives, and a thriving coach in her own right, Neeta Bhushan has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. And after years of research into human behavior, observing people in their worst and best moments, being a mother of two small children, and failing more than a few times herself, Neeta knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. Her new book, That Sucked, Now What? is a real-talk guide to personal growth that draws on and embraces the suck–and helps you break through to lasting, audacious resilience. Listen in to hear Dr. Neeta share: Her experience of losing her parents and brother all before age 19, and then finding herself in an abusive marriage - and how that impacted her life and work today What makes our nervous systems so unique as moms, and why we are so dysregulated Practices to reconcile + integrate your emotional nervous system How to reframe your relationship with resiliency Why it’s so important to celebrate and normalize sucky moments What it looks like to be in a thriving stage in life and how to ignite your thriving stage Links Mentioned: Become a member of The Academy! Enrollment is open for a very short time: shamelessmom.com/academy Get Neeta’s book pack and 5 free bonuses: thatsuckednowwhat.com Connect with Neeta: neetabhushan.com Neeta on IG Neeta on FB Neeta on Twitter Neeta on Youtube Neeta on LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors this month Full-Time VA: Check out this free training on how to be a virtual assistant that makes full-time income with part-time hours: thefulltimeva.com/Shameless. Owner Amanda Rush Holmes is also including a bonus free guide for SMA listeners - The VA Kickstarter Workbook! Ritual: Ritual’s Essential for Women 18+ is a multivitamin you can actually trust. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/shameless to start Ritual or add Essential for Women 18+ to your subscription today. Rothy’s: For stylish, comfortable, sustainably made shoes, shop Rothy’s. Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SHAMELESSMOM. StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast!: Need another podcast in your parenting podcast library, check out StrollerCoaster: A Parenting Podcast! wherever you listen to the SMA. Thrive Market: Get groceries and household essentials delivered right to your door. Join Thrive Market today and get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to thrivemarket.com/shameless. Teachable: Join tens of thousands of creators turning their knowledge into scalable online businesses. Join a free plan at teachable.com/shameless to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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