Today’s episode is a soulful deep dive into the real, raw, and wildly inspiring world of motherhood, purpose, and presence with my dear friend Kika Chhatrath Gupta — a powerhouse former CNN anchor turned purpose-led entrepreneur, podcaster, and mom of three (including twins!).

Kika is the voice behind That’s Total Mom Sense, a top-ranked parenting podcast that’s featured everyone from Kelly Rowland to Chelsea Clinton. But in this conversation, we go behind the brand — into the quiet inner wisdom, the burnout, the self-doubt, the knowing, and the “get to” moments that have shaped her journey.

We talk about:

• What “Mom Sense” really is — and how to reclaim it
• How to stay connected to your dreams and intuition (even while sleep-deprived)
• The subtle shift from “I have to…” to “I get to…”
• Navigating ambition without abandoning yourself
• How Kika built a media brand and podcast empire with three kids and no full-time help
• Tuning into purpose through meditation, dreams, and vision boards
• Tips for speaking powerfully, building presence, and reclaiming your voice

This one’s for the mamas who’ve ever felt torn between ambition and motherhood, exhaustion and purpose, or survival and soul.

📍 Kika’s warmth, wisdom, and wit will remind you: you’ve got this.

Because you’ve always known.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:17 The Birth of 'Total Mom Sense'

05:42 Understanding and Trusting Mom Sense

08:34 Personal Journey: Overcoming Challenges

16:37 Manifesting Dreams and Vision Boarding

26:14 Balancing Motherhood and Career

31:10 Embracing AI for Productivity

31:43 The Power of Positive Support

32:32 Mastering Communication Skills

36:58 The Importance of Mentorship

44:29 Balancing Life and Work

47:41 Current Inspirations and Recommendations

50:57 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

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