The Unschool by Andi Alleman23 Mars 2023

That Sucked. Now What? Finding Magic In the Mess with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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, Dr. Neeta Bhushan knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over. This episode discusses cultivating resilience and finding magic in the mess.

Dr. Neeta Bhushan is the host of the Brave Table podcast and author of the acclaimed book: That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess.

A How-to guide that offers grace to the human experience by reminding you that life may catch you off guard, but you can bounce back & even fly forward. - Jay Shetty

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 helps people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments.

In this episode, we discuss:

Moments of suck: Neeta's story of leaving a toxic and abusive relationship
Losing several members of her family and the process of navigating through grief and trauma
Having a pity party for one
Spiritual bypassing - how to recognize it
Toxic positivity
The importance of a soul support posse
How we can learn to embrace our humanness
How to conjure bravery and misconception of bravery
Good stress, what it is and how to welcome it
The importance of speaking your truth and having hard conversations
The Bounce Factor - how to break through to lasting, audacious resilience
How to become the masters of our emotions
The process of finding radical self-awareness
The Flying Forward Framework - the five stages - Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and Thriving
Why moments of chaos can be beautiful opportunities for change and possibility

Resources:

Find Neeta's new book That Sucked. Now What? on Amazon. Follow Neeta on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, and Youtube

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