293: Raising Happy, Confident, and Successful Kids with Nadim Saad

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

Hey, Brave Table fam! This week, I’m sitting down with my dear soul brother, Nadim Saad, to dive into the ultimate parenting upgrade! Nadim is a serial entrepreneur, conscious parenting pioneer, and founder of the Happy Confident Company, which is changing the way children learn emotional intelligence and agency. Whether you’re a mom, dad, or future parent, this episode is packed with revolutionary tools and strategies to help you raise happy, confident, and emotionally resilient children—while healing yourself in the process. We discuss everything from breaking the cycles of immigrant parenting to leadership lessons that translate beautifully into the home.

Let’s just say, this conversation will leave you inspired, empowered, and ready to step into your best parenting self. Oh, and if you’re wondering how to tackle sibling rivalry, the infamous 1-2-3 method, or what to do when other caregivers don’t parent like you, we’ve got you covered!

What you'll get out of this episode…

Parenting and leadership guide through example, listening, and vision.

Offering kids limited, meaningful choices fosters agency and eases anxiety.

Repairing mistakes builds trust and resilience.

Naming emotions boosts emotional intelligence.

Gratitude, conversation cards, and "Can I help?" transform parenting.

TIMESTAMPS

• [00:00:00] Welcome to the Brave Table: Nadim Saad Introduction

• [00:02:00] Affirmation and Intentional Parenting

• [00:03:30] Raising Happy, Confident, and Successful Kids: Nadim’s Journey

• [00:07:00] The Parenting Wake-Up Call: Lessons from the “1-2-3” Method

• [00:12:00] Giving Kids a Sense of Agency

• [00:19:00] How to Navigate Sibling Rivalry and Caregiver Differences

• [00:27:00] Breaking the Shame Cycle: Compassionate Parenting

• [00:36:00] Revolutionary Tools for Emotional Regulation

• [00:45:00] Introducing the 10 Powers for Kids

• [00:52:00] Spill the Chai: Nadim Gets Personal

• [00:55:00] Closing Thoughts: Parenting as Leadership

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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.