Turning 40 isn’t the beginning of decline. It’s the beginning of remembering who you really are.In this episode of The Brave Table, I sit down with Sarah Jane Ho, Netflix host of Mind Your Manners, entrepreneur, and educator in Traditional Chinese Medicine & Feng Shui, for a conversation that goes far beyond wellness trends.We talk about aging, identity, healing, tiger parenting, spiritual awakening, and the ancient Chinese practices that women have used for generations to protect their energy, hormones, and emotional well-being.From hot water rituals and emotional healing… to perimenopause, nervous system regulation, and why so many women feel disconnected from their bodies today, this episode is packed with wisdom that feels both ancient and deeply relevant.🧠 In this episode, we explore:– Why life feels radically different after 40 – growing up with pressure, perfectionism & tiger parenting – the emotional cost of performing your entire life – Sarah Jane’s spiritual awakening before turning 40 – the healing power of sharing shame & hidden stories – how Traditional Chinese Medicine views women’s health – Why hot water is one of the most important wellness habits – what TCM says about bloating, cold drinks & energy – Early perimenopause symptoms women are missing – ancient Chinese rituals for longevity, hormones & vitality⏳ Chapters:00:00 – Episode Intro: Turning 40 & Traditional Chinese Medicine 01:25 – Meet Sarah Jane Ho (Netflix’s Mind Your Manners) 02:40 – "Life Begins at 40": The LA Spiritual Awakening 04:15 – Escaping "Performative Living" & Hong Kong Etiquette 07:30 – The Pressures of a "Tiger Mother" & Unlearning Perfection 09:45 – The Radical Secret: Surviving Abuse, Abortion, & Releasing Shame 14:20 – Chase vs. Flow: How to Actually Heal Your Nervous System 17:10 – The "Antevorta" Brand & Bridging Eastern and Western Healing 19:30 – TCM vs. Western Medicine (Prevention vs. Symptom Fixing) 22:45 – The "Hot Water" Secret: Why Ice Water is Destroying Your Gut 26:15 – The Brutal Truth About Raw Salads & Cold Smoothies 29:10 – The Healing Overlap: Ayurveda & Traditional Chinese Medicine 31:30 – "Spill the Chai" Rapid Fire: Non-Negotiable Skincare & SPF 33:50 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Sarah's Book🔗 If this resonated, continue listening:– Episode 157: Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System & How to Regulate – Episode 149: Emotional Hygiene & Processing Emotions – Episode 103: Nervous System Regulation & Self-Care👤 Connect with Sarah Jane Ho📸 Instagram: @sarajaneho 📺 Netflix: Mind Your Manners 🎙️ Podcast: Hot Water by Sarah Jane Ho 📖 Book: Mind Your Manners - https://www.amazon.in/Mind-Your-Manners-Insiders-Fluency-ebook/dp/B0CLKZ9DJ2 🌿 Anti-Aging + Vaginal Wellness Brand: https://antevortalabs.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnizgdzrTFNiHdREtkhmjiEDZbSCPhwcVX2TmVK6kuntKfVhXeh60uWxSYzrQ_aem_bW8TmcEIG9yht9f7Bmqx5A💬 Reflect on this:What’s one belief about health, aging, or womanhood… That you’re finally ready to unlearn?Drop it in the comments.🌿 This Episode is Sponsored by Chai TonicsFunctional adaptogenic chai blends designed to support your rituals, hormones, and nervous system.Use code BRAVETABLE for 15% off.🔔 Follow for more:IG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.com🏷️ TAGStraditional chinese medicine, perimenopause, women over 40, hot water benefits, feminine energy, wellness, healing, tiger parenting, emotional healing, spirituality, hormones, menopause, the brave table

You’ve built something.

You’re good at it.

People know you for it.

So why does it feel like… Is it no longer enough?

In this episode, Neeta sits down with Christine Chang to unpack what it really looks like to pivot, not just professionally, but personally.

From walking away from a successful photography career to stepping into filmmaking, Christine shares the emotional reality of starting over, redefining identity, and choosing alignment over comfort.

This is a conversation about courage, not the loud kind, but the quiet decisions that change everything.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Growth often requires letting go of what’s already working– Identity shifts are emotional, not just strategic– Being “unknown” again is part of reinvention, The right rooms accelerate clarity and opportunity, Creative expression can surface deeper emotional truths, Alignment matters more than external success, Clarity comes after commitment, not before

🔗 If this resonated, continue listening:–

Episode 157: Signs of a Dysregulated Nervous System & How to Regulate https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/157-signs-of-a-dysregulated-nervous-system-how-to-regulate/id1608226580?i=1000626930630–

Episode 149: Emotional Hygiene & Processing Emotionshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/149-emotional-hygiene-how-to-repair-be-with-your/id1608226580?i=1000623923484–

Episode 103: Nervous System Regulation & Self-Carehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/103-the-importance-of-self-care-and/id1608226580?i=1000594648647Episode with

Vasavi Kumar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6dKc6Nev4w&pp=ygUcVmFzYXZpIEt1bWFy4oCZcyBicmF2ZSB0YWJsZQ%3D%3DEpisode with Raj (Astrologer) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtravqaYAyc&pp=ygUacmFqIGFzdHJvbG9nZXIgYnJhdmUgdGFibGU%3D

🎧 Listen on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

👤 Connect with Christine Chang:📸 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/cchangandco/)

🎬 Film: Making Space: A Goodbye Love Story💬 Reflect on this:What are you holding onto…that you know you’ve outgrown?

Drop it in the comments, I’d love to hear.

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👤 About Dr. Neeta BhushanDr. Neeta Bhushan is a TEDx speaker, author, and host of The Brave Table, helping people navigate identity, emotional resilience, and life transitions with more clarity and courage.

🏷️ TAGScareer pivot, starting over, identity shift, entrepreneurship, filmmaking, emotional growth, self-development, life transitions, creative courage, the brave table

If your content is getting views but not converting into clients… this episode will completely change how you see your business.I’m joined today by Julie Solomon, identity and messaging coach, bestselling author of Get What You Want, and a leader in helping creators and entrepreneurs scale their brands with clarity and alignment.

From building multi-million dollar businesses to going through deep identity reinvention, Julie breaks down the real reason most people struggle to grow, and it’s not your content, it’s your messaging, your audience, and who you’re speaking to.

In this episode, we unpack the 3 types of buyers that control your revenue, why pain-point marketing is outdated, and how shifting your identity and messaging can help you attract high-quality, aligned clients.If you’ve ever felt like you’re posting consistently but not seeing results, attracting the wrong audience, or struggling to convert… this episode will give you the clarity you’ve been missing.

🔗 Connect with Julie Solomon:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julssolomon/?hl=en

🎙️ Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/juliesolomontv

📖 Book: https://www.amazon.in/Get-What-You-Want-Unstoppable-ebook/dp/B09N8PTKLV

🌐 Website: https://juliesolomon.net/—This Episode is Sponsored by Chai Tonics

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Support your body with REJŪVMy go-to science-backed red light therapy for faster recovery, reduced soreness, and deeper repair. Try it today with code BRAVETABLE: https://werejuv.com/?ref=NEETABHUSHANWatch NextDr. Sue Varma on the Science of Optimism: https://youtu.be/CU4HK8f3QcY Dr. Ellen Vora on Healing Anxiety Naturally: https://youtu.be/V1b05ASl1qI Dr. Saliha Afridi on Building Emotional Resilience in Kids: https://youtu.be/NYZqtsTX5Rg Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!IG / https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/ IG / http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable TIKTOK / http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.comDr. Neeta Bhushan is a serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, 5x award-winning author, and host of the top-15 award-winning wellness podcast The Brave Table. A former cosmetic dentist turned emotional health and leadership expert, she's the author of That Sucked. Now What? (endorsed by Jay Shetty) and the founder of Chai Tonics, a luxury Ayurveda wellness brand for high-achieving women. Through her books, keynotes, and coaching, Neeta helps ambitious women master nervous system regulation, recover from burnout, and build sustainable success — without sacrificing their well-being.TAGSlifestyle medicine, mindfulness for kids, mindful parenting, happy yogis, dr sandy zanella, yoga for children, kids meditation, nervous system regulation, co-regulation, conscious parenting, chronic disease prevention, UCLA brain research, science-backed mindfulness, my mindful mom life, meditation with kids, kids affirmations, how to raise resilient kids, preventing burnout in kids, mom burnout, holistic health, dr neeta bhushan, the brave table podcast, women’s health, emotional regulation for parents