Alright, Brave Table fam — buckle up, because today we are cutting through the wellness noise and getting straight to the juicy truth about your health. I’m sitting down with my girl Dr. Chiti Parikh, and this is the episode your doctor probably doesn’t want you to hear. We’re talking why your green smoothie obsession might actually be bloating you, how your stress, your schedule, and even your thoughts are literally toxifying your body, and why you NEED to detox (but not in the bougie spa way — think ancient science meets modern life).
Dr. Chiti’s got degrees for days — MD, functional medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture — but what I love most? She’s not about that elitist wellness vibe. Her clinic at Cornell is insurance-based (yes, you read that right — real integrative care that regular people can actually afford). She’s here to shake up the system and show us how to brave our health — with intention. If you’re tired, inflamed, bloated, or just straight-up confused by all the health noise, this one’s for you.
What you’ll get out of this episode…
Meal timing, or chrono-nutrition, could matter more to your health than what you eat.
Detoxing isn’t a luxury — it’s giving your body space to heal.
Everyday toxins — from shampoo to containers — quietly harm your health.
Women need unique fasting rules — hormones change everything.
Own your health — ask better questions and treat the root.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Welcome to the Brave Table — Meet Dr. Chiti Parikh
01:05 From Grandma’s Kitchen Remedies to Cornell MD
04:00 Building a Functional Medicine Clinic That Takes Insurance (Yes, It’s Possible!)
06:38 What to Ask Your Doctor If You Want Real Holistic Care
08:54 The 4-Hour Nutrition Class That Broke Medicine (Yes, Really)
12:07 What Does Health Actually Mean to You?
13:45 The TRUTH About Detoxes & Why You’re Doing It Wrong
17:23 The Real Reason You Need to Detox (Hint: It’s NOT for Weight Loss)
26:34 The Meal Timing Hack That Changes Everything (Chrono-Nutrition Explained)
34:31 Gut Health, Postpartum, & Why Your Microbiome Runs the Show
39:09 Toxins, Autoimmune Disease & Cancer — The Missing Link No One Talks About
45:34 The Shocking Rise of Cancer in Young Women
52:45 Spill the Chai — Quickfire Round with Dr. Chiti
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Connect with today’s guest, Chiti Parikh
Intentional Health Book → Amazon link
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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.
