250 episodes

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, Bobbi Brown, America Ferrera, Daphne Oz, Sarah Harden, Rebecca Minkoff, Reshma Saujani, and Shannon Lee. She has worked in partnership with the March of Dimes, Mom 2.0, Mother Honestly, and the White House. Her show garnered over 1 million digital streams last year and Kanika has been featured in Forbes and on ABC, NBC, Fox, and Thrive Global.

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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, Bobbi Brown, America Ferrera, Daphne Oz, Sarah Harden, Rebecca Minkoff, Reshma Saujani, and Shannon Lee. She has worked in partnership with the March of Dimes, Mom 2.0, Mother Honestly, and the White House. Her show garnered over 1 million digital streams last year and Kanika has been featured in Forbes and on ABC, NBC, Fox, and Thrive Global.

    Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss

    Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss

    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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    • 46 min
    Shannon Lee: Embracing the Way of Water - Insights on Legacy and Resilience

    Shannon Lee: Embracing the Way of Water - Insights on Legacy and Resilience

    Water, whether calm or raging, is a metaphor for how we can move through life. Shannon Lee, author of "Be Water, My Friend" and daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee shares her story. Raised in California by her mother Linda after her father's untimely death (she was just 4 years old), Shannon has carved her own path as a martial artist, actress, producer, and president of the Bruce Lee Foundation. Despite the challenges of living up to her father's iconic status, Shannon has embraced her own unique identity and achievements. She is a dedicated mother to her daughter Wren, striving to instill the same values of resilience and authenticity. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about living with courage, focus, and wisdom.
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    • 54 min
    Vikas Khanna: Ma Ki Rasaoi (From His Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star

    Vikas Khanna: Ma Ki Rasaoi (From His Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star

    In this special episode called Ma Ki Rasoi (from his Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star, Kanika sits down with Chef Vikas Khanna at his NY restaurant, Bungalow. The common thread is the letter "M" as they open by admiring a floral mandala and he shares poignant stories about his motherland, mother, Masterchef India, Michelin Star, and manifestation.

    Meet My Guest:
    WEBSITE: www.bungalowny.com
    INSTAGRAM: @vikaskhannagroup
    X: @TheVikasKhanna

    Press:
    Forbes
    Vogue India
    Gotham Magazine
    MSN
    Eater NY
    The Juggernaut
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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Mom 2.0: Ingrid Michaelson on Finding Joy in the Process

    Mom 2.0: Ingrid Michaelson on Finding Joy in the Process

    Ingrid Michaelson sits down with Kanika at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Nashville to discuss her journey as a singer/songwriter, grieving the loss of her parents, the launch of The Notebook musical on Broadway, and how to find joys in the ups and downs in life.
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    • 29 min
    Mom 2.0: Genevieve Padalecki, Lindsay Roselle, Vanessa Santos, and Shannon Doherty on Content Trends, Forecasts, and Growth Strategies for Your Brand

    Mom 2.0: Genevieve Padalecki, Lindsay Roselle, Vanessa Santos, and Shannon Doherty on Content Trends, Forecasts, and Growth Strategies for Your Brand

    When we look at the parenting industry, as creators and mothers, it feels uber saturated and overwhelming. Kanika moderates a panel with community leaders on how we can scale our brands, grow on trending social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and build our online courses and serve our audiences in the most authentic way.
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    • 54 min
    Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Through the Immigrant Experience

    Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Through the Immigrant Experience

    As a child of immigrants, do you feel conflicted about your cultural values and your modern day beliefs? Are you navigating what you want to pass on to your kids and what you want to end with you? Today I’m joined by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, my family friend and a celebrated author, therapist, #WashingtonPost columnist, and founder of @browngirltherapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for children of immigrants. We dive into the principles and strategies discussed in her book, "But What Will People Say?" with Penguin Life to uncover how to take the best from our immigrant experience and let go of the rest.

    Meet My Guest:

    Website: sahajkaurkohli.com


    Instagram:@sahajkohli


    X: @SahajKohli



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    • 52 min

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