235: Why An Alcohol-Free Lifestyle is the Health Trend We Need Now with Aishwarya Balaji

Have you heard about the sober curious movement or wondering what it means to be sober curious? Hey, gorgeous souls! 🌟 Dr. Neeta Bhushan here, and I am beyond thrilled to welcome Aishwarya Balaji to this episode of The Brave Table, as we dive into this growing trend and explore its impact on health and lifestyle. Aishwarya is a serial Silicon Valley entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, global investor, and the brilliant mind behind A Fresh Sip, a platform revolutionizing the non-alcoholic beverage space. This episode is all about redefining our relationship with alcohol, the journey of healing, and embracing authenticity. So join us for a seat at The Brave Table as we drink in our own curiosity! What you'll get out of this episode… What is the “Sober Curious Movement” and how does it create an all-inclusive vibe? Rethinking Alcohol: Explore today's drinking culture and how the social landscape is changing. Explore the all-inclusive vibe of the non-alcohol space Mindful Consumption: How identity and vulnerability impact drinking habits Unpacking the magic and myths of drinking, liquid courage and social booster To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5 star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 Hey loves! If you loved this episode… Follow along for more tips, more community, and more resources to brave a better you! www.instagram.com/neetabhushan + www.instagram.com/thebravetable https://neetabhushan.com Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?” → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/ Want to become a Certified Embodiment Coach? Learn more here → Here Learn more about Highest Self Institute and Dharma Coaching Institute → highestselfinstitute.com Want more? Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking my FREE quiz here → theemotionalreset.com/quiz For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → yourweeklyreset.com Connect with today’s guest, Aishwarya Balaji, here: www.afreshsip.com IG: @takeafreshsip Tiktok | Linkedin | X | Pinterest: @afreshsip IG: @theAish | Tiktok: @theAishFairy | theaish.com Exclusively for Brave Table listeners! Try A Fresh Sip and take 15% off your non-alcoholic beverage purchase with promo code BRAVETABLE15 at with www.afreshsip.com If you loved this episode, check out… Ep.#229 The Hidden Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety You Need to Know with Dr. Lalitaa Suglani ( Apple | Spotify ) Ep.#226 Healing From Trauma Through Self-Discovery and Inner Work with Sara Al Madani ( Apple | Spotify ) Ep.#205 Surviving Cancel Culture and Rising Above The Hate with Julia Mazur ( Apple | Spotify ) Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler. After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.