Episodes

  • SONAM SANGMO & RADHIKA BATRA SHAH: Teas, Traditions & Togetherness

    SONAM SANGMO & RADHIKA BATRA SHAH: Teas, Traditions & Togetherness
    Aug 28 2025
    In this very special live recording of That’s Total Mom Sense, host Kanika Chadda Gupta brings together community, culture, and conversation at OASES House in NYC. Joined by Sonam Sangmo (Partner and Creative Director of OASES) and Radhika Batra Shah (Founder of Radhika’s Fine Teas & Whatnots), the panel explores what it means to be authentically South Asian living abroad, while honoring the origins of ancient traditions like yoga, ayurveda, and tea. From creating mindful spaces in a bustling city to preserving the heritage of tea as a ritual for wellness and connection, Sonam and Radhika share their journeys as entrepreneurs, women, and leaders rooted in purpose. Together, they discuss: The inspiration behind OASES and its role as a sanctuary for body, mind, and soul How tea can be more than a beverage — a daily practice of pause and presence Balancing entrepreneurship, identity, and motherhood Rituals, mantras, and lessons that keep them grounded Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode blends intention, tradition, and community — followed by a mindful tea tasting led by Radhika. Meet Our Sponsor: WEBSITE: ⁠Get1stWater.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • BRIGITTE ZEITLIN: How to Eat Healthy When Traveling

    BRIGITTE ZEITLIN: How to Eat Healthy When Traveling
    Aug 21 2025
    How do we eat healthy when we’re constantly on the go — juggling kids, work, and travel? In this Food for Thought episode, registered dietitian and media personality Brigitte Zeitlin shares realistic, no-BS nutrition strategies for women who want to feel good in their bodies without restriction. Brought to you by 1st Water by Akvile, this conversation is your roadmap to guilt-free, on-the-go wellness. Brigitte Zeitlin is a celebrated women’s nutrition coach, registered dietitian, and media personality. She has worked with hundreds of women and has become the “go-to” nutrition coach for women who want to feel great in their bodies without dieting or restriction. Women flock to Brigitte for her renowned guidance in creating personalized, bullshit-free, real-life wellness plans that get results. She holds a Master’s in Public Health Nutrition and worked at Mount Sinai Medical Center, before opening her private practice, BZ Nutrition. Brigitte’s expertise has been featured in over 20+ national press outlets, including Vogue, Women’s Health, and Glamour, to name a few. And she has consulted on wellness in the workplace for Tiffany’s, Ferragamo, and Well+Good. MEET MY GUEST: WEBSITE: https://bznutritionny.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • KANCHAN KOYA, PhD: The Spice of Life: Reclaiming Women's Health with Medicinal Spices

    KANCHAN KOYA, PhD: The Spice of Life: Reclaiming Women's Health with Medicinal Spices
    Aug 14 2025
    Women's health is often overlooked — but nature offers powerful tools to support it. Kanchan Koya, molecular biologist and founder of Spicewell, shares how everyday spices can balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and fuel families. Plus, practical tips for cooking with kids and building a healing kitchen. MEET MY GUEST: WEBSITE: https://www.spicespicebaby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • DR. ERIKA SIEGEL: Feeding the Future: Raising Resilient Kids with Food that Loves Them Back

    DR. ERIKA SIEGEL: Feeding the Future: Raising Resilient Kids with Food that Loves Them Back
    Aug 7 2025
    Childhood obesity and eating disorders are on the rise — but there’s a better way forward. Dr. Erika Siegel shares her holistic wellness philosophy, gut-healing food tips, and what every family should know. Plus: the Clean 15, Dirty Dozen, and her favorite remedies from her herbal medicinary. MEET MY GUEST: WEBSITE: https://www.nourishme.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • DANIELLE MCWATERS: Eye on the Prize! Brand Building & the Hottest Sunglasses Year-Round

    DANIELLE MCWATERS: Eye on the Prize! Brand Building & the Hottest Sunglasses Year-Round
    Jul 31 2025
    EMBED AUDIO HERE 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, then transitioned to be a visual designer at Benefit Cosmetics where she created brand and product strategy, custom packaging, and global advertising campaigns for six years. In 2014, she launched Designsake and since then has partnered with numerous start ups and legacy brands in the beauty, health and wellness, food and beverage, lifestyle, cannabis, and B2B categories. Then in 2022, her and business partner Lauren Meeker, launched SARDINE, a bold yet wearable eyewear brand that is rich in flavor, high in wearability, and seasoned with style. Since launching, the brand has grown its presence nationwide to 100+ boutiques between US and Canada, has collaborated with coveted brands like Freda Salvador, and even popped up for the summer at the Soul Cycle’s Barn in the Hamptons. Meet My Guest WEBSITE: Sardine.net WEBSITE: DesignSakeStudio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • MINA HAQUE: How AI is Transforming Family-Friendly Restaurants

    MINA HAQUE: How AI is Transforming Family-Friendly Restaurants
    Jul 24 2025
    What does it take to lead a global restaurant empire — and raise two daughters with intention and grace? In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, Kanika sits down with powerhouse attorney and CEO of Tony Roma’s, Mohaimina “Mina” Haque, who shares her remarkable journey from the White House and DOJ to scaling a global franchise in the UAE and Malaysia. Mina opens up about how AI is transforming the restaurant industry, the realities of being a South Asian woman in the C-suite, and how she navigates her family life. This is a deeply personal and professional conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it truly means to serve — at home and on the world stage. WEBSITE: AttorneyMina.com MEET MY GUEST: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • REPLAY: Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Through the Immigrant Experience

    REPLAY: Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Through the Immigrant Experience
    Jul 17 2025
    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
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    52 mins
  • SUNAINA SINHA HALDEA: Why the Best Leaders Meditate

    SUNAINA SINHA HALDEA: Why the Best Leaders Meditate
    Jul 10 2025
    In this episode of That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Sunaina Sinha Haldea, a trailblazing leader in private equity, to discuss her journey from a cosmopolitan childhood to becoming a mindfulness advocate and a devoted mother. Sunaina shares life-changing lessons in emotional resilience, the importance of meditation, and how to trust your intuition in both business and parenting. Tune in for insights into leadership, personal growth, and the power of meditation in shaping a purposeful life! MEET MY GUEST: SUNAINA SINHA HALDEA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins