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Kanika Chadda Gupta, a seasoned CNN television journalist, podcaster, and mother of three (including twins), aims to give credit where it's often overlooked - the lasting impact of living your purpose and modeling that for the next generation. She hosts the popular podcast That's Total Mom Sense, where she interviews public figures on their life lessons, parenting journey, and legacy. Guests include Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Rowland, America Ferrera, and Shannon Lee. She has worked in partnership with the Meta, March of Dimes, Mom 2.0, and the White House. Kanika has been featured in Forbes and on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Learn more at www.thatstotalmomsense.com.

That's Total Mom Sense

After motherhood, our bodies change — but what if that change could be celebrated instead of judged?In this powerful conversation, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Taryn Brumfitt, founder of The Body Image Movement and Australian of the Year, and Dr. Zali Yager, body image researcher and co-founder of The Embrace Collective. Together, they unpack the motherhood identity shift, why our self-talk shapes our kids’ confidence, and how we can move beyond “body positivity” to genuine body appreciation.You’ll learn small, actionable ways to rewrite the language around food, appearance, and health at home — and discover how two changemaker moms are leading a global revolution in self-worth.
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TARYN BRUMFITT & DR. ZALI YAGER: The Mirror Doesn’t Define You: Raising Kids Free from Body Shame

In this inspiring episode of That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author and emotional resilience expert. Dr. Neeta shares her journey of pivoting from a successful dental career to becoming a renowned emotional health advocate, after overcoming significant personal challenges, including the loss of her parents and surviving an abusive marriage. They delve into her philosophy on emotional resilience, her best-selling book Emotional GRIT, and how she is helping thousands transform their lives, including parents to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, and grit to their children, offering powerful insights on how we all can live authentic, fulfilled lives.

Meet My Guest:

 
WEBSITE: ⁠https://neetabhushan.com/⁠

 
INSTAGRAM: ⁠@neetabhusban⁠

 
FACEBOOK: ⁠Neeta Bhusban⁠

 
LINKEDIN: ⁠Dr. Neeta Bhusban⁠

 
X (TWITTER): ⁠@neetabhusban⁠

PRESS:

 
ARTOFLIVINGRETREATCENTER.ORG: ⁠Dr. Neeta Bhushan⁠

 
THEBIGSILENCE.COM: ⁠When We Break Down, We Break Through with Dr. Neeta Bhushan⁠

 
ORGANIC OLIVIA: ⁠HOW TO EMBRACE OUR GRIEF TO ACCESS JOY — Dr. Neeta Bhushan

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REPLAY: DR. NEETA BHUSHAN: The Power of Grit: Building Your Emotional Resilience

Jessica Fein was a marketing executive and mom who adopted three lovely children from South America. Her world was turned upside down when her daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare disease called MERFF Sydrome and ended up passing away in her teens. Jessica shares her insights on taking care of children with illnesses, how to overcome loss of family members (sudden and anticipatory grief), how loved ones can provide support to those who are caregiving, and what it means to find solace in your own breath.

Meet My Guest:

Website: ⁠jessicafeinstories.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@feinjessica⁠

Facebook: ⁠Jessica Fein⁠

Podcast: ⁠I Don’t Know How You Do It⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠Jessica Fein⁠

 

PRESS:

Newsweek: ⁠I Was Determined to Cure My Daughter, But I Learned a Powerful Lesson⁠

Huffpost: ⁠I Lost My Daughter To A Rare Disease, But It's What I Did After That Surprises People The Most⁠

Pstchology Today: ⁠Why Bereavement Leave is Important
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REPLAY: Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss

In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, Kanika sits down with psychotherapist and TODAY Show contributor Niro Feliciano — a mom of four and author of All is Calm(ish) — to talk about finding calm in the chaos. They dive into why we over-schedule our kids, how to redefine success in family life, and why peace isn’t about perfection. Niro shares her personal story, lessons from therapy, and practical tools for resilience — especially during the holidays.
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NIRO FELICIANO: All is Calm(ish): Managing Holiday Stress & Finding Peace

In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of Being There and Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling. Together, they unpack the science of secure attachment and why a parent’s emotional availability is the most important gift we can give our children.

Erica shares her SECURE framework — a practical roadmap for nurturing resilience and emotional intelligence in kids — and explores how both mothers and fathers play essential roles in building strong, secure bonds. From balancing career and family to understanding the long-term impact of early childhood connection, this conversation will inspire every parent to show up with presence, empathy, and grace.
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ERICA KOMISAR: The First 1,000 Days: What Every Parent Should Know

On this episode, Kanika interviews fellow podcaster on the Evergreen Network, Haven Weits. Her show Haven! is a safe space for curiosity and conversation especially when it comes to relationships. Together they dive into various dynamics, particularly those between mothers and daughters. Haven shares how she cultivated a strong bond with her mom, Lisa Whelchel, 80s sensation on the hit show “Facts of Life.” If you’re looking to reminisce and recreate simpler times for your children, this episode will surely resonate. 
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REPLAY: HAVEN WEITS: The Facts of Life & Relationships

What happens when a mother and artist dares to reimagine the entire canon of Western art through a new lens—one that centers Black womanhood, power, and divinity?

In this inspiring episode, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Harmonia Rosales, the Afro-Cuban American artist redefining beauty and rewriting history with every brushstroke. From her reimagined Renaissance masterpieces to her breathtaking debut book Chronicles of Ori, Harmonia shares how motherhood, myth, and heritage shape her creative vision.

Tune in for a soul-stirring conversation on reclaiming representation, teaching our children the true breadth of beauty, and trusting your intuition as both an artist and a parent.
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HARMONIA ROSALES: Rewriting the Renaissance: Art, Motherhood & the Power of Representation

Struggling with bedtime battles? Sleep consultant Courtney Zentz, founder of Tiny Transitions, shares proven tips to help babies, toddlers, and parents finally rest easy. Sponsored by Naturepedic, the leading organic mattress brand for families.

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COURTNEY ZENTZ: Sleep Without Struggle: Expert Tips for Babies, Toddlers, and Parents

Are the cleaning products in your home helping or harming your family? On this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, I sit down with Kristi Lord and Lindsay Droz, co-founders of L’Avant Collective, a luxury plant-based cleaning brand that’s changing the way we clean. We dive into the toxic chemicals in everyday products, why parents need to pay attention, and their journey of building a wellness-driven brand rooted in style, sustainability, and science.
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KRISTI LORD & LINDSAY DROZ: The Truth About Toxic Cleaners & Safer Swaps for Your Home

Sheila Lirio Marcelo, the founder of Care.com and visionary behind Ohai.ai, joins Kanika to discuss how technology can ease the mental load of modern-day caregiving. Sheila opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of creating accessible family care solutions, and how her latest venture uses AI to streamline household management. Whether you’re a parent juggling it all or someone interested in innovation in family care, Sheila’s insights are a must-listen!

Meet My Guest:

 
WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.care.com/⁠

 
WEBSITE: ⁠https://www.ohai.ai/⁠

 
INSTAGRAM: ⁠@sheilaliriomarcelo⁠

 
FACEBOOK: ⁠Sheila Lirio Marcelo⁠

 
LINKEDIN: ⁠Sheila Lirio Marcelo⁠

PRESS:

 
MOUNT HOLYOKE: ⁠Sheila Lirio Marcelo⁠

 
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL: ⁠Sheila Lirio Marcelo⁠

 
STARTUPS.COM: ⁠Timing isn’t everything

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REPLAY: SHEILA LIRIO MARCELO: The Future of Family Care

#Parenttech has a consumer base of over $1.2 trillion including parents with kids ages newborn through college. The expenses are never-ending and the experience is siloed. Parents are seeking solutions to simplify their lives, make connections, and get support.
I’m joined by trailblazers in the sector who have gone from launch to fully funded startups who have one common goal - to be of service to parents the world over.
Visit My Guests' Websites:

Maple: GrowMaple.com

Parenthood Ventures: ParenthoodVentures.com

Playground Parent: ThePlaygroundParent.com

Sleuth: HelloSleuth.com

Follow On Social:

That's Total Mom Sense: @kanikachaddagupta

Maple: @growmaple

Parenthood Ventures: @parenthoodventures

Playground Parent: @theplaygroundparent

Sleuth: @hellosleuth

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What Matters Most with Maple: #ParentTech + the Future of Parenthood — with Michael Perry, Charlotte Michailidis, Sujal Shah, & Sehreen Noor Ali

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