285: Healing Teeth, Lives, and Burnout: A Brave Conversation with Dr. Sonia Chopra

Welcome back, Brave Table fam! Today’s episode is one for the books. I sit down with the powerhouse Dr. Sonia Chopra —trailblazer, tooth healer, and all-around badass. Dr. Sonia’s journey from a misdiagnosed dental patient to one of the world’s leading endodontists is both riveting and inspiring. We dive deep into her groundbreaking work in dentistry, her personal battles with burnout, and her transition into being a thriving leader in her career and life. This episode is about bravery in leadership, the courage to break generational expectations, and the strength to embrace personal growth, all while saving teeth and transforming lives. Get ready for a conversation that’s equal parts practical wisdom, heart, and sass as Dr. Sonia shares how she’s redefining dentistry while navigating motherhood and living authentically. What you'll get out of this episode… Burnout can be the turning point that sparks the most transformative growth. Leadership thrives on vulnerability, boundaries, and authenticity. Root canals, done right, are lifesavers. Moms must be ready for dental emergencies. Change starts with owning your role in your struggles. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 – Introduction 4:00 – The Dark Side of Dentistry 10:45 – The Power of Personal Growth 22:00 – Breaking Stereotypes in Dentistry 35:00 – Root Canals Debunked 46:00 – Practical Advice for Parents 54:00 – Closing Reflections To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to support@globalgrit.co 😘 SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you! IG / @neetabhushan IG / @thebravetable TIKTOK / @neeta.bhushan WEB / https://neetabhushan.com YOUTUBE / @NeetaBhushanOfficial Connect with today’s guest, Sonia Chopra IG / @drsoniachopra WEB / https://drsoniachopra.com E-School → https://drsoniachopra.com/e-school/ Become your own advocate → https://drsoniachopra.com/endodontic-patient-course/ Want more? Visit the website and order your free copy of “That Sucked, Now What?” ( just pay for shipping) → neetabhushan.com/free-book-bonus/ Grab your Affirmation/ Conversation Card deck here → https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/ 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 If you loved this episode, check out… Ep.#202: Feeling Lost? Listen to this to RECALIBRATE Your Life and Find YOUR Inner Truth with Melissa Ruiz ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep.#211: Managing Emotional Stress: 4 Tips for Burnt-Out Moms with Dr. Neeta Bhushan ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) Ep.#221: How to Calm Your Nervous System During Chaotic Moments with Dr. Navaz Habib ( Apple | Spotify | YouTube ) 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.