Episodes

  • DR. ARLEEN LAMBA: Smart Skincare for Women 30+

    DR. ARLEEN LAMBA: Smart Skincare for Women 30+
    Dec 18 2025
    Dr. Arleen Lamba — physician, former anesthesiologist, and the founder of GLO30 — breaks down exactly what women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s actually need for healthy, glowing skin. From the essentials (Vitamin C, retinol, SPF) to the treatments that really work (and the ones that are hype), Dr. Lamba helps simplify the noise. We also talk hormonal skin changes, perimenopause, budget-friendly routines, and why consistency beats 14-step routines every time. Perfect for moms, entrepreneurs, and anyone aging with intention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • TARYN BRUMFITT & DR. ZALI YAGER: The Mirror Doesn’t Define You: Raising Kids Free from Body Shame

    TARYN BRUMFITT & DR. ZALI YAGER: The Mirror Doesn’t Define You: Raising Kids Free from Body Shame
    Dec 11 2025
    After motherhood, our bodies change — but what if that change could be celebrated instead of judged?In this powerful conversation, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Taryn Brumfitt, founder of The Body Image Movement and Australian of the Year, and Dr. Zali Yager, body image researcher and co-founder of The Embrace Collective. Together, they unpack the motherhood identity shift, why our self-talk shapes our kids’ confidence, and how we can move beyond “body positivity” to genuine body appreciation.You’ll learn small, actionable ways to rewrite the language around food, appearance, and health at home — and discover how two changemaker moms are leading a global revolution in self-worth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • REPLAY: DR. NEETA BHUSHAN: The Power of Grit: Building Your Emotional Resilience

    REPLAY: DR. NEETA BHUSHAN: The Power of Grit: Building Your Emotional Resilience
    Dec 4 2025
    In this inspiring episode of That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author and emotional resilience expert. Dr. Neeta shares her journey of pivoting from a successful dental career to becoming a renowned emotional health advocate, after overcoming significant personal challenges, including the loss of her parents and surviving an abusive marriage. They delve into her philosophy on emotional resilience, her best-selling book Emotional GRIT, and how she is helping thousands transform their lives, including parents to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, and grit to their children, offering powerful insights on how we all can live authentic, fulfilled lives. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: ⁠https://neetabhushan.com/⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠@neetabhusban⁠ FACEBOOK: ⁠Neeta Bhusban⁠ LINKEDIN: ⁠Dr. Neeta Bhusban⁠ X (TWITTER): ⁠@neetabhusban⁠ PRESS: ARTOFLIVINGRETREATCENTER.ORG: ⁠Dr. Neeta Bhushan⁠ THEBIGSILENCE.COM: ⁠When We Break Down, We Break Through with Dr. Neeta Bhushan⁠ ORGANIC OLIVIA: ⁠HOW TO EMBRACE OUR GRIEF TO ACCESS JOY — Dr. Neeta Bhushan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • REPLAY: Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss

    REPLAY: Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss
    Nov 27 2025
    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
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    46 mins
  • NIRO FELICIANO: All is Calm(ish): Managing Holiday Stress & Finding Peace

    NIRO FELICIANO: All is Calm(ish): Managing Holiday Stress & Finding Peace
    Nov 20 2025
    In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, Kanika sits down with psychotherapist and TODAY Show contributor Niro Feliciano — a mom of four and author of All is Calm(ish) — to talk about finding calm in the chaos. They dive into why we over-schedule our kids, how to redefine success in family life, and why peace isn’t about perfection. Niro shares her personal story, lessons from therapy, and practical tools for resilience — especially during the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • ERICA KOMISAR: The First 1,000 Days: What Every Parent Should Know

    ERICA KOMISAR: The First 1,000 Days: What Every Parent Should Know
    Nov 13 2025
    In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of Being There and Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling. Together, they unpack the science of secure attachment and why a parent’s emotional availability is the most important gift we can give our children. Erica shares her SECURE framework — a practical roadmap for nurturing resilience and emotional intelligence in kids — and explores how both mothers and fathers play essential roles in building strong, secure bonds. From balancing career and family to understanding the long-term impact of early childhood connection, this conversation will inspire every parent to show up with presence, empathy, and grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • REPLAY: HAVEN WEITS: The Facts of Life & Relationships

    REPLAY: HAVEN WEITS: The Facts of Life & Relationships
    Nov 6 2025
    On this episode, Kanika interviews fellow podcaster on the Evergreen Network, Haven Weits. Her show Haven! is a safe space for curiosity and conversation especially when it comes to relationships. Together they dive into various dynamics, particularly those between mothers and daughters. Haven shares how she cultivated a strong bond with her mom, Lisa Whelchel, 80s sensation on the hit show “Facts of Life.” If you’re looking to reminisce and recreate simpler times for your children, this episode will surely resonate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • HARMONIA ROSALES: Rewriting the Renaissance: Art, Motherhood & the Power of Representation

    HARMONIA ROSALES: Rewriting the Renaissance: Art, Motherhood & the Power of Representation
    Oct 30 2025
    What happens when a mother and artist dares to reimagine the entire canon of Western art through a new lens—one that centers Black womanhood, power, and divinity? In this inspiring episode, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Harmonia Rosales, the Afro-Cuban American artist redefining beauty and rewriting history with every brushstroke. From her reimagined Renaissance masterpieces to her breathtaking debut book Chronicles of Ori, Harmonia shares how motherhood, myth, and heritage shape her creative vision. Tune in for a soul-stirring conversation on reclaiming representation, teaching our children the true breadth of beauty, and trusting your intuition as both an artist and a parent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins