That's Total Mom Sense

This episode is brought to you by Name Bubbles. Founder Michelle Brandriss was a mom who set out to solve an age old problem - making the best name labels when her son started daycare. She wanted them to be creative, fun, durable, and remain intact when thrown in the dishwasher or washing machine. She did exactly that - Name Bubbles’ is dedicated to creating top-quality, personalized, and waterproof labels for daycare, camp, and school made in the USA. She shares various ways to use them and how to encourage kids to take pride in being responsible for their belongings and following a routine. Use promo code MOMSENSE25 to receive 25% off at www.namebubbles.com. Meet My Guest Website: https://namebubbles.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namebubbles TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@name_bubbles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NameBubbles Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/namebubbles Press People: Back to School Gear Guide New York Times: The Best Labels for Kids School Gear and Clothing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the adage goes, “Nine months on; nine months off.” It takes about 9 months to put on the baby weight during pregnancy, and roughly that amount of time to lose it. My guest Mara Schiavocampo, three-time Emmy Award winning correspondent, chart-topping podcast host, and best-selling author of her memoir “Thinspired,” which documents how she lost 90 pounds after her first child, shares her trade secrets on how to stay motivated and truly take care of yourself. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: MaraSchiavocampo.com INSTAGRAM: @marasampo TWITTER: @marascampo FACEBOOK: @marascampo PODCAST: Motivated Mom Haul: AMAZON: Two-Faced Royal Oil Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A true Renaissance woman, Falguni Lakhani Adams was a prosecutor who pivoted to become a television producer. She shares her journey as an Emmy award-winning producer and executive with Vice TV, a director, writer, mindfulness coach, wife to her lifelong sweetheart Richard who’s also in the TV biz and devoted mom to their two kids. She’s produced shows including United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell for CNN, series for Yahoo, Amazon Originals, and Comedy Central, and the popular 9 Lives Of and Sex Before the Internet on Vice. She also shares how women need to be more vocal about menopause/ She co-created Getting Hotter, a social impact project that aims to empower women and girls through storytelling and education. Find My Guest Instagram: @producermama LinkedIn: Falguni L. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Kanika's special birthday episode (July 4th - independence day!) brought to you by Bright Horizons, the tables are turned. Kanika is interviewed by the co-hosts of the Work-Life Equation podcast, Priya Krishnan (Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Bright Horizons) and Paul Sullivan (The Company of Dads). She shares how she pivoted in her media career from television news to the digital world, gave birth to Irish triplets (twins + 1) and how motherhood didn't end her career, it catalyzed a new one in which she found her calling - her podcast and community, That's Total Mom Sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental health within Asian communities remains highly stigmatized, but younger generations realize it's essential to a life well lived. In this conversation brought to you by The Asia Society, Kanika interviews Dr. Jenny Wang, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist, author of Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans, and founder of @asiansformentalhealth. Together they cover myths around the "model minority," boundary setting while staying true to one's core cultural values, and how parents can help kids self-regulate and be intrinsically motivated (without having a Tiger mom or dad to push them!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Kanika interviews former Miss America Nina Davuluri on her documentary film, COMPLEXion, where she takes on colorism in South Asia and more broadly all communities of color. The fairness industry is worth $4 billion and continues to make the youth (typically girls as young as four) feel self-conscious about their looks and color of their skin. Kanika shares her own story as a pageant winner (Miss India East Coast) and all that is flawed in the beauty industry. She goes on to share how her kindergarten children became aware of their skin tone and how they dealt with it with their peers. Listen in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered exactly how our subconscious mind works and what it captures as memory? In this episode, Kanika interviews Pranav Yadav, Founder & CEO of Neuro-Insight US. He shares how his company has patented technology to track synapses in the brain when it’s consuming various forms of advertising. Not only is this useful when targeting moms (who manage 85% of the household spending which totals nearly $3 trillion per year), it gives us insight into what our mind chooses to retain and how we can apply this in understanding our children. From the pros and cons of boarding school to metaphors from the Bhagavad Gita, Pranav shares his personal experiences that we can parlay into practical application. This conversation is sure to challenge your thinking in the best way possible. Meet My Guest: Website: neuro-insight.com Instagram: @pranavyadavpy LinkedIn: Pranav Yadav PRESS: Forbes: On The Evolution of Creativity and Creative The Chopra Well With Deepak Chopra: Conversations on the Intersection of Cutting Edge Science and Spirituality Quad: Measuring the Subconscious Mind Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features two moms I can relate to - we’re media moms of multiples! Andie and Sabrina met 20 years ago as college freshmen and have been inseparable ever since. With four kids between them, they spend a lot of time chatting about the joys and hardships of parenting; the pressures of juggling family and work; and, of course, the latest pop News. Andie Mitchell: Andie Mitchell is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the food and lifestyle blog, AndieMitchell.com. Her memoir, It Was Me All Along, was chosen as one of Amazon’s Top 100 Best Books of 2015 and People Magazine’s Book of the Week. Her cookbook, Eating in the Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook, was featured in the New York Times book review and selected as O Magazine’s Cookbook of the Month. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Daniel; and their two sons, James (5) and Levi (3). Sabrina Kohlberg: Sabrina Peduto is an Emmy Award-winning producer for Good Morning America with a passion for producing stories about pop culture and parenting. If she’s not on a red carpet at an award show, she can be found writing a story about current events or parenting advice. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Steve; and their children, Violet (4) and Cooper (2). Meet My Guest: INSTAGRAM: @skohlberg INSTAGRAM: @andiemmitchell X: @SabrinaPeduto X: @andiemmitchell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices