Alright, fam—buckle up, because today’s episode is a journey. We’re talking about RECEIVING. Not just gifts, love, or support—but fully allowing yourself to surrender into what’s meant for you, even when life throws you into the fire.
My guest, Dr. Rhea Mehta, scientist, healer, and co-founder of Aste Wellness, gets REAL about the not-so-glamorous parts of motherhood, healing after an extreme birth trauma, and her radical journey into reclaiming ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. From her own near-death experience giving birth to rediscovering her ancestral roots, Rhea shares how women are being lied to when it comes to their wellness, the dark side of the beauty industry, and how we can finally start healing in a way that honors our lineage. This conversation will have you rethinking everything—from your shampoo to how you connect with your own power.
And sis, if you’ve been struggling with burnout, feeling disconnected from yourself, or wondering if there’s more to life, this episode is for you.
What you’ll get out of this episode…
- The real reason why so many women struggle to receive (and why it’s keeping us exhausted).
- How Dr. Rhea’s extreme birth trauma completely transformed her outlook on healing.
- The shocking truth about why Western medicine doesn’t study women properly.
- Why the beauty industry is still lying to us (even when they say it’s “clean”).
- The #1 toxic ingredient hiding in your skincare—and what it’s doing to your hormones.
- Ancient Ayurvedic rituals that can literally save your nervous system.
- How hair oiling, navel oiling, and Ayurveda can help balance your hormones naturally.
- What it means to reclaim your ancestral wisdom and step into your power.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Welcome & The Power of Receiving
[02:30] Motherhood, Leadership & The Pressure to “Do It All”
[04:45] Dr. Rhea’s Extreme Birth Trauma & Life-Altering Experience
[08:30] The Insomnia That Changed Everything
[12:00] The Dark Side of Women’s Health & Science’s Blind Spot
[17:00] Reclaiming Ayurvedic Wisdom & Her Spiritual Awakening
[21:30] Why Most “Clean” Beauty Products Are Still Lying to You
[25:00] The #1 Hidden Chemical in Your Skincare & Its Effects on Hormones
[30:00] The Sacred Rituals of Navel Oiling & Hair Oiling
[37:30] How Ayurveda Naturally Balances Hormones
[42:00] Rhea’s Mission with Aste Wellness & The Feminine Revolution
[44:30] Spill the Chai: Rapid Fire Round
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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.
