164: [MUST LISTEN] American Ninja Warrior to Life Warrior: Building Resilience & Turning Injury into Success with Angela Gargano
The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
Release Date: 10/02/2023
188: How to Embrace Change & Commit to a New YOU in 2024 with Alyssa Nobriga
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188: How to Embrace Change & Commit to a New YOU in 2024 with Alyssa Nobriga Summary Imagine trying your hardest to make sustainable changes but finding yourself stuck. You set fantastic intentions to be a better, stronger you. But instead, you end up subconsciously self-sabotaging yourself. Unfortunately, many of us get stuck in this vicious cycle of setting good intentions and then failing miserably. Sounds a lot like New Year Resolutions. Alyssa tells us about the disconnect between her mind and her body that kept her stuck in this loop and how she came out of it. This...
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187: Friendships - Cultivating Them & How To Maintain Them For Long Term Connection
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Ep. 187: Friendships - Cultivating Them & How To Maintain Them For Long Term Connection Quote: "Your soul support posse, these are people that lift you up, that light you up, that are going to advocate for you, that want the best for you, and that are willing to also be celebrated as well." Summary:Hey, Brave Table fam! Join me in this episode as I share my take on building and keeping real-deal friendships. From moms juggling playdates to busy entrepreneurs glued to their businesses, we talk about the challenges of each. Let's dive into studies on living your best life and on why...
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186: Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, dropping out of med school & healing thru Ayurveda with Cimeran Kapur
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186: Taking Back Your Life & Giving Your Body What It Needs with Cimeran Kapur Quote: “What I learned in public health, all the different education that there was, is that your zip code and your education determine your life expectancy.” – Cimeran Kapur Summary: Imagine being hit with a rare cancer diagnosis—what a curveball, right? Well that’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Cimeran Kapur, founder of Potion. From the initial shock of her diagnosis to navigating the labyrinth of treatments, Cimeran takes us through her journey with holistic healing....
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185: Give Yourself The Gift of Rest and Renewal with Dr. Neeta
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185: Give Yourself The Gift of Rest and Renewal with Dr. Neeta Quote: "In this moment, I am a version of myself that I was once seeking. I am content with who I am and what I have." - Dr. Neeta Summary: Hello, Brave Table fam! Dr. Neeta here, your host, welcoming you to another episode. Today, we dive into the magic of self-renewal and the importance of self-care during the winter months. Starting with a powerful affirmation, we explore the significance of embracing our current selves. As we navigate the chilly days, I share some personal favorites – from cozy sweaters to...
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184: Dealing with loved ones addiction, alcohol abuse, and how to be there for them with Mindy Hofman
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Quote: “I learned that being honest and vulnerable, like sitting here talking to you like this, is how you can help people; because hopefully someone's listening.” – Mindy Hofmann Summary: Do you know someone who has battled addiction, or alcoholism? Well, today we are braving how to support them, and learn from a certain women’s story how change and transformation is possible after hitting rock bottom. Mindy Hofmann, community leader and podcast host, and I were introduced by a mutual friend. Obviously, we have so much in common! She has had me in...
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183: How to navigate cultural identity, redefine resilience & asian upbringing with Krystl Fabela
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Quote: “Resilience is not always a glamorous badge of honor." Summary: Hey, loves! Welcome to a special replay episode of The Brave Table, where we're excited to revisit and share an inspiring episode from the Filipinas On The Rise podcast hosted by the incredible Krystl Fabela. Today's replay features empowering stories, insightful conversations on often overlooked topics of generational trauma, specifically within the context of being a child of Filipino immigrants, and a celebration of the strength and resilience of Filipina women. In this episode, we talk about… ...
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182: How to Process Trauma, & Begin Your Healing journey through Sound with Vivianne Pearson
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182: Embracing Stillness, Processing Trauma, & Empowering Mental Health Through Sound with Vivianne Pearson Quote: “Be still because in your stillness, that's when you're able to identify, that's when you're able to tap in and awaken any of the disturbances, anything that's withholding you, anything that's truly holding you back from being the best version of yourself or who you're becoming it gets loud when you're still..” – Vivianne Pearson Summary: Hey, loves! Today’s episode is an emotionally charged one. Vivianne Pearson, the visionary behind Broken Into Purpose,...
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181: Protecting Your Energy & Reading Energy In Others with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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Ep. 181: Protecting your energy, & reading energy in others w/ Dr. Neeta Bhushan Quote: “I know for a lot of mamas, we want to do all of the things for our kiddos. We want to have and do all the best celebrations for them. And honestly, it's kind of at the expense of ourselves." Summary: Hey, loves! In today’s episode of the Brave Table, we talk about protecting one's energy, especially during the festive season. As mothers, we often find ourselves over-committed and overwhelmed with holiday preparations. Listen in as I spill the tea on how to actually protect your energy...
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180: Bridging Modern Medicine with Ancient Healing to Feel Like Yourself Again with Dr. Nisha Khanna
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Explicit Quote: “I think Ayurveda is a complete healing system. It is one of the most ancient, and if it's applied correctly, I think you can get all the answers you need.” – Dr. Nisha Khanna Summary: Nisha Khanna is a true Renaissance woman. If you were there, you may remember her as the DJ at the book launch party for my best-seller That Sucked. Now What? She is also a practitioner of both Ayurveda and Functional Medicine. Nisha takes us through the ins and outs of both practices, exploring the intersection of Ayurveda and modern medicine, providing insights into addressing health...
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179: How To Prioritize Yourself As An Empath & People Pleaser with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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179: How to prioritize yourself as an empath & people pleaser w/ Dr. Neeta Bhushan Quote: “I know my purpose is far greater. I am more than my career and what I do for work. I am expanding myself." Summary: Hey, loves! As the holiday season comes rolling in, we come face to face with challenges experienced by empaths and people-pleasers in prioritizing themselves, especially during these busy times. We often forget to prioritize our own needs, desires, and self-care, which is vital in contributing to personal growth and positive shifts in life In today’s episode, we emphasize...
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Quote: "Strong is super beautiful. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about the looks; but, you feel beautiful, you feel good. That’s what matters." - Angela Gargano
Summary:
Angela Gargano, a former American Ninja Warrior, is FINALLY here to tell her incredible journey of tenacity and resilience. Inspired by her story or recovery after injury, I had to have Angela on The Brave Table to share her story. She emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. Her message centers on the idea that simplicity and presence are key to achieving genuine success in life–on and of obstacle courses. Angela’s gritty retelling of her growth is as engaging as watching her compete. Enjoy, loves!
In this episode we talk about…
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The physical and emotional aspects of recovering from a serious injury.
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The determination required to make a triumphant return after upset.
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The therapeutic benefits of sharing a vulnerable personal story with others.
Bio:
Angela Gargano is a fierce athlete, coach, international fitness model, and speaker.
Before becoming a full-time multi-passionate entrepreneur, Angela worked as a biochemist at Brown University. Since throwing in the lab coat and goggles in 2013 to open her own gym in Cranston, Rhode Island, Angela has truly lived multiple lives in the athletic and entrepreneurial space, defying odds and setbacks to become an authentic and relatable voice to the public eye.
Angela has now competed on American Ninja Warrior 5x, won the Title of Miss Fitness America 2016, and created an online fitness empire for women called Strong Feels Good, where she teaches women to ditch the scale and focus on strength and feeling as a way to measure progress. She has also helped over 500 women conquer their pull-ups with her online program, Pull-up Revolution.
Connect with Angela:
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Follow her on Instagram @angela_gargano.
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Check out her website at www.angela-gargano.com.
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Check out her free resources & programs to help YOU along your journey!
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Discussion Question:
Can you recall a moment in your life when sharing your struggles or challenges with others had a positive impact, either in your own growth or in helping someone else? How did that experience change your perspective on vulnerability?
Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!