Hey loves! Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt so bone-deep tired that no amount of sleep, coffee, or hustle could fix it? In this soul-nourishing solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really going on when your body is screaming for rest, but your life keeps demanding more.
We dive into the invisible energy drains behind burnout, the trauma patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode, and what your nervous system is actually begging you to pay attention to.
Whether you’re navigating motherhood, ambition, loss, or just that low hum of exhaustion—you’re not alone. This is your reminder that you’re not broken, you’re just burned out. And there is a way through.
What you’ll get out of this episode…
- What your exhaustion is actually trying to tell you—and why it’s not about getting more sleep
- The science behind why women are chronically fatigued (and rarely get real answers)
- The five trauma responses you might be stuck in (without even knowing it)
- Why emotional eating, brain fog, and burnout are all nervous system red flags
- Ancient rituals that support modern-day healing (even when you’re short on time)
- What I discovered about hormone health, energy crashes, and why chai was my turning point
- A look at the sacred connection between nervous system healing and ancestral memory
- How to turn your daily tea break into a powerful, healing act of self-love
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Welcome, loves: Let’s talk burnout, survival mode, and nervous system exhaustion
01:00 – What if your exhaustion isn’t weakness—but proof you’ve been strong too long?
04:33 – My chai-fueled wake-up call & the moment my body said “enough”
07:00 – The ancestral ritual of chai, and how it became my nervous system medicine
10:00 – Survival mode & the five trauma responses we don’t even realize we’re living in
12:53 – Why we self-soothe with sugar, processed foods, and emotional eating
15:00 – The nervous system tools no one taught us—but we desperately need
17:00 – The real reason I created ChaiTonics (and how it’s more than just tea)
20:00 – A call to pause, create ritual, and finally come back home to yourself
Want more?
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If you loved this episode, check out…
Ep. #304: The Secret Hack to Overcoming Mom Burnout & Nervous System Overload with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
Ep. #301: Braving Burnout, Motherhood & Identity: The Unlearning We All Need with Michelle Grosser (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
Ep. #276: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos with Dr. Neeta Bhushan (Apple | Spotify | YouTube)
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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.
