The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan 406: What Losing 115 Pounds Taught Me About Trauma, Food & Self-Love with Nikita Phulwani
What if the weight you’re carrying isn’t just physical… but emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal?
In this Brave Table conversation, I sit down with the fiercely honest Nikita Phulwani. She’s an entrepreneur, creator, and founder of Mumkin, who lost 53 kilograms yet discovered the real transformation had nothing to do with the scale.
Together, we explore body image, trauma, boundaries, feminine energy, addiction to food and approval, and what it truly means to choose yourself. Because this episode isn’t about weight loss; it’s about self-respect, identity, and radical reinvention.
If you’ve ever struggled with your reflection, your habits, or your worth, this conversation is for you.
What you'll get out of this episode…
Why weight gain can be emotional baggage, not just food
The mindset shift that helped Nikita lose 53kg in 13 months
How people-pleasing, rejection, and loneliness show up in the body
Why self-respect is deeper than beauty rituals
The power of community, environment, and daily discipline in transformation
How to heal your relationship with food, sleep, and self-worth
What true feminine energy and self-trust actually look like
Connect with Nikita
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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x award-winning author, emotional health advocate, and host of The Brave Table podcast. CEO of Highest Self Institute and author of That Sucked, Now What, she’s been featured in Forbes, ABC, and more. A former dentist turned global speaker, Neeta’s work blends psychology, ancient wisdom, and resilience from her own life experiences. She's also a mom, wellness lover, and chai enthusiast.