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How I Escaped an Abusive Toxic Marriage and Found Happiness Again ft. Neeta Bhushan
Episode 151
Monday, 26 January, 2026

Want to start or grow your podcast?I went from 3k to 400k YouTube subscribers in under 18 months - no ads.I share everything I’ve learned, honestly and practically, in my free newsletter.Subscribe here: https://rodrigocanelas.substack.com/subscribeAbout the EpisodeThe podcast episode features a heartfelt conversation about overcoming trauma, personal growth, and the journey to self-love. The speaker shares her experiences of losing her family to cancer, facing an abusive relationship, and ultimately finding strength through community support and self-acceptance. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's struggles, taking responsibility for personal growth, and embracing the journey of healing. The discussion also highlights the significance of gratitude, vulnerability, and the power of affirmations in transforming one's life.About the Guest Dr. Bhushan is the founder of the Global GRIT Institute and co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute. She hosts the popular and award-winning "The Brave Table" podcast, which discusses mental and emotional fitness. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate change and adversity by developing emotional resilience, or "emotional grit".Highlights💔 Overcoming Trauma: The speaker discusses the profound impact of losing her mother, brother, and father within a few years, shaping her journey of resilience and strength.🚪 Leaving an Abusive Relationship: She recounts the moment she decided to leave a toxic relationship, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one's need for help and support from the community.💪 Embracing Vulnerability: The conversation highlights how embracing vulnerability and sharing struggles can lead to healing and empowerment, allowing others to support you.🌱 Self-Love and Responsibility: The speaker emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one’s life and the journey towards self-love, which is crucial for personal growth and healing.🌟 The Power of Affirmations: The discussion includes the use of affirmation cards to set intentions and encourage positive thinking, reinforcing the idea that everything happens in divine timing.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - I am afraid for my life1:48 - Trusting "Divine Timing"3:25 - Losing my family at 196:12 - Success vs. hidden trauma11:31 - Orphaned at 1617:28 - Asking for help19:30 - Overcoming cultural shame23:07 - Healing through new love30:31 - The "60 Days of Yes"32:57 - The Bali breakthrough40:08 - Breaking cultural silence43:55 - Vulnerable leadership49:13 - Emotions and physical disease59:15 - Victim, Survivor, Thriver67:49 - Pain as a mentor70:41 - Letter to your future self👇 Connect with Neeta BhushanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=enWeb: https://neetabhushan.com/👇 Connect with Rodrigo and Something BiggerLinkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelas⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelas⁠Tiktok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelas⁠Web: ⁠https://www.somethingbigger.com⁠X: https://x.com/rodrigo_canelasKeywords#TraumaRecovery #SelfLove #PersonalGrowth