243 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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    • Kids & Family
    • 4.9 • 174 Ratings

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.

    Anu Sehgal & Priya Krishna: South Asian Authors at AAPI Children's Literary Festival

    Anu Sehgal & Priya Krishna: South Asian Authors at AAPI Children's Literary Festival

    The Culture Tree founder Anu Sehgal has organized the first ever AAPI Children’s Literary Festival with The Asia Society in New York City. Kanika chats with Anu on her journey building her organization, rooted in celebrating culture and strengthening the community. She also interviews featured author and food reporter Priya Krishna on her latest children’s cookbook which was inspired by her travels and favorite foods as a kid. 
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    • 48 min
    Lisa Mattam: Ancient Traditions, Modern Solutions: An Ayurvedic Approach to Skincare

    Lisa Mattam: Ancient Traditions, Modern Solutions: An Ayurvedic Approach to Skincare

    Ayurveda (Sanskrit for “the knowledge of life”) is a natural system of medicine originating from India over 3,000 years ago. Lisa Mattam, founder & CEO of Sahajan, created a skincare line rooted in its essences clinically proven to deliver results. It’s the brand of choice at The St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, J.W. Marriott, and W Hotels, placing it in 400 properties and 200,000 luxury hotel rooms worldwide. We discuss how we can take care of our skin in our forties from the inside out.

    Meet My Guest

    Website

    Instagram

    Facebook

    LinkedIn


    Press

    Forbes: Ayurvedic Beauty Tips With Sahajan Founder Lisa Mattam

    Popsugar: Sahajan Founder Lisa Mattam Shares Her Must-Have Products

    Forbes: Sahajan Turns Ayurvedic Beauty Into A Luxury Global Movement Through a Partnership With Marriott International


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    • 45 min
    Nicole Lopez: Parenting in the Digital Age: Protecting Teens on Social Media

    Nicole Lopez: Parenting in the Digital Age: Protecting Teens on Social Media

    In today's digital era, tweens and teens are avid users of social media platforms, engaging in various online activities. With parental controls on Meta (parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp), parents can monitor and manage their children's social media usage effectively. Nicole Lopez, Global Director of Youth Policy, joins us to explain these features, which enable parents to set limits, monitor activity, and restrict access to inappropriate content, fostering a safer and more positive online experience for their children. By utilizing these tools, caregivers can promote responsible digital citizenship and protect their children's well-being in the digital realm.
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    • 39 min
    REPLAY: Chelsea Clinton: Empowering Our Kids to Change the World

    REPLAY: Chelsea Clinton: Empowering Our Kids to Change the World

    Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter, author, philanthropist, and mother of three, joins Kanika Chadda Gupta to discuss her life at the White House, the challenges and joys of parenting multiples, and how she aims to galvanize children of all ages to make an impact in their communities.

    Meet My Guest:

    Twitter: @ChelseaClinton


    Facebook: /chelseaclinton


    Apple TV: Gutsy


    Book: Welcome to the Big Kids Club


    Billboard Hoardings: Download on WeTransfer



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    • 28 min
    Audrey Wisch: Unlocking Potential in K-12 Students Worldwide

    Audrey Wisch: Unlocking Potential in K-12 Students Worldwide

    How do we help K-12 students hone their passions outside of the school curricula (e.g. learning to code their own video game instead of just playing them?) Founder & CEO and Forbes 30 under 30 Audrey Wisch has the answer - mentorship. Much like trailblazers before her like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, Audrey dropped out of Stanford to found Curious Cardinals. The ed tech startup has become a runaway success mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $700k in her first year and went on to raise $6.8m in venture funding. On this episode, she shares how she bootstrapped her idea, has helped countless students thrive in school and get accepted into top colleges, and how the future of AI affects how kids will learn indefinitely.

    Meet My Guest:

    Website: curiouscardinals.com


    Instagram: @audreywisch


    LinkedIn: Audrey Wisch



    Press:

    How these college students are helping kids find untapped potential

    Curious Cardinals on CNN with Bianna Golodryga

    Curious Cardinals in Forbes


    Mom Haul:
    Curious Cardinals Mentorship

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    • 37 min
    Dr. Elizabeth Cherot: Maternity Care Deserts

    Dr. Elizabeth Cherot: Maternity Care Deserts

    Garnering a D+ grade for its preterm birth rate for the second consecutive year, the U.S. faces a critical situation with a preterm birth rate of 10.4%. For 85 years, March of Dimes has led in the fight for the health of moms and babies through research, programs, education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. March of Dimes President and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Cherot tells us more about our country’s state of affairs when it comes to prenatal and postnatal care including maternity care deserts and what we can do to help.
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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
174 Ratings

174 Ratings

Vridhi Samtani ,

A Must Listen for Moms Everywhere in the World

I love the variety of topics and guests Kanika brings on the show. The content discussed impacts our kids wherever you live in the world. I look forward to every new episode!

Pretty Lady87 ,

A Honest, Candid Entertaining podcast!

I love that the conversations revolve around influential women, yet the common thread among us all is motherhood. Regardless of where everyone is in their careers, we're all striving to navigate this journey of parenting. I admire how Kanika creates an atmosphere where people feel comfortable enough to open up, enabling candid and transparent conversations about parenting!

bridetobe0914 ,

The deep mom friend talk

These conversations feel like heartfelt, honest coffee talk with a smart friend who knows just what to ask and how to ask it. Kanika traverses profoundly big topics while still keeping things fun and light.

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