That's Total Mom Sense

That's Total Mom Sense

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.

Episodes

SARA HARBERSON: Crack the College Code

September 3, 2026 • 45 mins
I sit down with admissions expert and author, Sara Harberson, to explore how parents can prepare kids for college at any stage. We discuss key strategies from her new book, Soundbite, on assembling a full proof college checklist, her take on the Varsity Blues scandal, financial aid, and guidance for underrepresented communities. Tune in for an insightful conversation that will help you support your child’s journey navigating ...
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TORI KELLY: Motherhood Changed Everything

August 27, 2026 • 48 mins
What happens when one of the most powerful voices of our generation becomes a mother? In this intimate, unfiltered conversation, Grammy-winning artist Tori Kelly joins That’s Total Mom Sense to share how motherhood has transformed her identity, creativity, and purpose. From performing at the Knicks Championship Game to navigating the quiet, sacred moments of early motherhood, Tori opens up about matrescence, marriage, and wh...
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JAY FEINGOLD: Get Organized with a Garage Reset

August 20, 2026 • 43 mins
In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense – Home Sweet Home Series, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Jay Feingold, owner of PremierGarage of Northern New Jersey, to explore how transforming one overlooked space—the garage—can completely change the rhythm of your home. From cluttered chaos to streamlined systems, Jay shares expert-backed strategies for creating functional, beautiful storage solutions that ...
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DEEPALI VYAS: Get Noticed & Get Hired: The Recruiter’s Playbook

August 13, 2026 • 42 mins
What do recruiters actually look for—and how can you stand out in a world where AI is changing everything? In this powerful, no-BS conversation, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with elite recruiter Deepali Vyas to break down exactly how to build a personal brand that gets noticed—and hired. From helping moms re-enter the workforce, to guiding teens on building standout resumes, to showing you how to use AI as your advan...
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KOEL PURIE RINCHET: Mummy is Dead: Finding Yourself in Motherhood

August 6, 2026 • 57 mins
What if motherhood wasn’t always beautiful—and we finally said it out loud? In this bold, honest, and darkly funny episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, I sit down with actor, writer, and playwright Koel Purie Rinchet to talk about her provocative new play Mummy’s Dead, Long Live Mummy!—a satirical, unfiltered look at modern motherhood. From her global career across film, television, and theatre to crea...
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STEPHANIE and TYLER LESHNEY: The Bath Time Hack Every Parent Needs

July 30, 2026 • 50 mins
A husband-and-wife team is redefining kids’ bath time—with clean ingredients, sensory play, and serious intention. I met them at Mom 2.0, and as a fellow twin mom, this conversation hit home. This is not just “fun”—it’s smart parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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REPLAY: ROO POWELL: Summer Cyber Smarts — Digital Parenting Tips & Online Safety

July 23, 2026 • 36 mins
Join us for an eye-opening talk. As Summer approaches and screen time increases, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about best practices for keeping children safe online. Featuring Roo Powell, founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), and Kanika Chadda-Gupta, founder of That's Total Momsense, this session will provide practical advice and tools to help you create a secure online environment for your kids. #aurapartner​ L...
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REPLAY: DANIELLE MCWATERS: Eye on the Prize! Brand Building & the Hottest Sunglasses Year-Round

July 16, 2026 • 42 mins
Danielle spent over a decade crafting brands behind the scenes. What came next? Saying yes to her own vision—and learning how to juggle businesses, babies, and boundaries in the realest way possible. Danielle is a designer, creative director, strategist, educator, brand mentor and founder of award winning, California-based branding and packaging studio, Designsake. She started her career in publishing as a photographer, the...
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REPLAY: PATRICIA E. VANCE: Game On: Tips for Parents on Navigating the World of Video Games

July 9, 2026 • 36 mins
190.6 million Americans ages 5-90 play video games and 61% report playing a video game at least one hour per week. Video games have evolved over the decades and have become more than just entertainment— they teach team building, critical thinking skills, and are a means for socializing. Patricia E. Vance, President of the ESRB who has spent over 20 years in the industry, shares her insights on how parents can set boundaries t...
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KIRA WILLEY: Raising Joyful Kids

July 2, 2026 • 44 mins
Parenting isn’t broken — but the way we’re doing it might be. Kira Willey joins me to unpack what kids really need today, and how we can show up with more clarity, connection, and confidence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DR. KIM VAN DUSEN: Stop the Tantrums: How Play Can Transform Your Child’s Behavior

June 25, 2026 • 48 mins
What if the key to fewer tantrums, better behavior, and deeper connection with your child wasn’t discipline—but play? In this powerful episode, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen—aka The Parentologist—to unpack the science and strategy behind her new book Parenting Through Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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KATE DOERGE: Turning Pain into Purpose

June 19, 2026 • 63 mins
🎙️ Megaphone Blurb (Podcast Description)Grief changes you—but it doesn’t have to erase you.In this deeply moving episode, Kanika sits down with author and grief coach Kate Doerge, who shares her unimaginable journey through loss: losing both parents and her 16-year-old daughter, Penny.Through heartbreak, Kate found a new way forward—one that doesn’t try to “fix” grief, but instead helps you move...
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NAMRATHA STANLEY: Wine 101 + A Woman Who Rebuilt Her Life From Scratch

June 11, 2026 • 59 mins
What does it take to start over and build a life in wine? In this episode, Namratha Stanley shares her extraordinary journey from Bangalore to Bordeaux, where she built her own wine brand, Solicantus, from scratch. Alongside her powerful personal story, she breaks down Bordeaux Wine 101 – grapes, regions, and how to actually enjoy wine without intimidation. This is a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what happen...
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REPLAY: DR. ADITI NERURKAR, MD: Why So Stressed? - Rewire Your Brain and Reset Your Life

June 4, 2026 • 37 mins
As per Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s national advisory, 1 in 3 parents is feeling high levels of stress. There are 63 million parents living with children under the age of 18 in the US, so this is roughly 210 million people who are feeling burnout. Today we have Harvard stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on the show to break down the different types of stress (adaptive and maladaptive) and how we can rewire our brains to m...
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REPLAY: DR. SUE VARMA: Build Healthier Habits & Stronger Relationships with Practical Optimism

May 28, 2026 • 33 mins
Psychiatrist and Clinical Assistant Professor Dr. Sue Varma’s groundbreaking work shows that “optimism” goes beyond just having a positive outlook – it brings about better outcomes. Optimists tend to achieve more success, report higher incomes and job satisfaction, adopt healthier habits, build stronger relationships, and experience greater overall life satisfaction, ultimately leading to increased happiness...
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REPLAY: CASSIE HOLMES: Optimizing Your Time to Live a Happier Life

May 21, 2026 • 38 mins
When I was in my teens, I remember watching a biopic on famed Indian mathematician from the early 1900s - Ramanujan. He was often saying “There’s so much to do yet so little time.” He’d work for 30 hours at a stretch and slept for 20. He discovered nearly 4,000 equations + formulas and died at the prime age of 32.  Why do I bring him up? Because he wanted more time to achieve his goals in life which ga...
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ERICA BETHE LEVIN: Put an End to Picky Eating

May 14, 2026 • 44 mins
What if picky eating isn’t your child’s fault—but how we’re feeding them? In this episode, I sit down with Erica Bethe Levin, founder of Globowl, the baby food brand redefining how kids experience food from their very first bites. After struggling with picky eating with her first child, Erica took a completely different approach the second time—introducing bold, globally inspired flavors like curry and...
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ARLAN HAMILTON: What the 1% Don’t Want You to Know About Building Wealth

May 7, 2026 • 49 mins
What if your biggest disadvantage could become your greatest edge? In this powerful episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, I sit down with venture capitalist, author, and founder of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton, who went from sleeping on the floor of the San Francisco airport to building a multimillion-dollar fund investing in underestimated founders. With no degree, no connections, and no traditional path into Silicon Val...
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AUGGIE SERIES: Rewriting the Parenting Playbook: Honoring Moms, Empowering Families

April 30, 2026 • 47 mins
For generations, mothers have been asked to carry an outsized share of the unpaid, invisible, and logistical labor that keeps families functioning. From caregiving and mental load to emotional labor and school forms, modern motherhood has been shaped by systems that quietly assume women will fill the gaps — at home, at work, and in society.   But the cultural narrative is shifting — and parents, companies, and co...
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LIBBY WARD: The Cycle Ends With You: Healing as a Mother

April 23, 2026 • 51 mins
She built a community of over a million moms by telling the truth—but this conversation goes even deeper. Libby Ward joins me to unpack the realities no one prepares you for: mom rage, postpartum depression, burnout, and how childhood trauma quietly shapes the way we parent. We talk about what it actually means to break generational cycles, why so many mothers feel overwhelmed and triggered, and how healing yourself might b...
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