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Kanika opens this episode by sharing her personal story living in the “sandwich generation” as a mom of three (including twins) and caregiving for her mother who has dementia. She is later joined by Danielle Cabral, star of Real Housewives of New Jersey, for an on stage keynote interview to talk about motherhood, fame, and the challenges of being on reality TV. They discuss the importance of support from their tribe and dealing with criticism from fans on social media. Their conversation is real, poignant, funny and heartwarming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kanika interviews Mom 2.0 husband and wife duo John and Carrie Pacini on the genesis of the annual summit and community. During her live podcast with author, educator, and advocate Jen Hatmaker, they discuss her opening keynote which had everyone in the room feeling seen and understood as well as her podcast, For the Love, and cookbook, Feed These People. She also chatted with attendees Frenchi Ferenczi and Tosha Schore on building their thriving coaching businesses catering to women in business and parents raising mindful children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Founder Jamie Kolnick of Jam with Jamie, a nationwide children’s music entertainment and education company, opens up about the loss of her three family members before she turned 30 and how she healed through music, aka “singing in the rain.” She shares her journey as a mother to her three kids and how they continue to teach her to take things in stride. Her inaugural Little Jam Fest music festival taking place on March 3rd in Miami.  Meet My Guest: Website: www.jamwithjamie.com, www.littlejamfest.com Instagram: @jamwithjamie, @jamiekolnick Facebook: jammingwithjamie Press: Modern Loss: How My Dying Mom and I Learned to Meditate Zibby Mag: The Road Home Podcast: Help Honor those We’ve Lost with Jamie Epstein Kolnick Okayest Moms: 169. Music Appreciation in Every Day Life with Jamie Kolnick Jamie Kolnick of Jam With Jamie: “5 Reasons To Be Hopeful During this Corona Crisis” Mom / Dad Haul: What is a product/app/anything you are loving right now?) FAVORITE BOARD GAME TO PLAY WITH KIDS SWEAR BY A TIMER FOR KIDS SO THAT THEY CAN VISUALIZE HOW MUCH LONGER THEY HAVE LEFT TO PLAY AND HAVE A SMOOTHER TRANSITION Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Sue states simply that “optimists may be born, but practical optimists are made.” Practical Optimism is a mindset that can be learned – and Practical Optimism lays out a roadmap to success. Meet My Guest: Website: doctorsuevarma.com Instagram: @doctorsuevarma Twitter: @doctorsuevarma LinkedIn: Dr. Sue Varma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that a child’s first seven years of life is the most critical for their physical and mental development? Dr. Murray Clarke, pediatrician and developer of ChildLife Essentials® blends homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine and clinical nutrition to help patients with hard-to-treat conditions. He covers today’s most common childhood conditions, decline in dietary habits, environmental toxicity, and what vitamins are most important for growing kids.  Dr. Murray Clarke, the developer of ChildLife Essentials®, holds licenses and doctorates in three fields of medicine: naturopathic medicine, homeopathic medicine and Chinese medicine (including acupuncture and herbology). He moved to the United States from New Zealand 35 years ago and has since become a pioneer in the field of holistic pediatrics. He blends a number of medical modalities including homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine and clinical nutrition to help patients with hard-to-treat conditions. He has become the “go-to” doctor for pediatricians whose standard pharmaceutical approaches haven’t been successful. Dr. Murray Clarke continues to focus his experience, treatments and quest for knowledge on how to treat and prevent childhood illness at its root cause. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: ChildLifeNutrition.com INSTAGRAM: @childlifeessentials LINKEDIN: Childlife Essentials Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is from a live event hosted by That's Total Mom Sense, Fran Hauser (Author, Founder, Book Bound Co, Investor) and Sarah Benken (KNOW Women) at Industrious NYC. Kanika moderates a panel discussion with Former Miss America Nina Davuluri, Writer & Activist Tabitha St. Bernard Jacobs, and Co-Founder of Boss Beauties, Lisa Mayer. They discuss how they drove change by challenging beauty standards, the women's march, and creating space for women in the metaverse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GoodPods rated #1 podcast in Motherhood, That's Total Mom Sense, is joining Evergreen Podcasts! Aligned with Evergreen's commitment to reaching broader audiences, the show delivers quality content with a mission to be illuminating, inclusive, and inspiring for parents worldwide. Host Kanika Chadda Gupta, former CNN journalist and mother of three, conducts memorable interviews with public figures including Chelsea Clinton, America Ferrera, Kelly Rowland, and Bobbi Brown. In these conversations, Kanika delves into mom guilt, divorce, cycle breaking, life purpose, and the importance of trusting one’s intuition - our ‘mom sense’ and ‘dad sense.’ The discussions take listeners on a journey from tears to belly laughs, offering valuable gems and tangible takeaways along the way. On this episode, Kanika shares her personal journey of how she delved into the field of podcasting. She also reflects on how far the show has come and what's in store for its global audience.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Devanshi Garg Sareen is a skincare enthusiast, a 3x founder, and a mother. Hailing from New York City by way of Iran, India, the UK, New Zealand and Germany, almost always an outsider, she learned early on to look at people through the lens of shared human experiences. After 10+ years working in technology services, Sareen worked as an innovation consultant in 2020 for Big Beauty, leading her to reflect on pain points with her own skincare journey and a desire to demand more from the modern brands we use. This eventually led her to launch Motif—a forward-thinking beauty brand that merges real science with customer-centric design—grounded in the desire to connect people through daily progress and growth. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: MotifSkinCare.com INSTAGRAM: @motifmade INSTAGRAM: @devanshigarg Press HYPEBAE: I Tried This "Facial In a Bottle" Cleanser and Relearned What the Mythical Moment of "Me" Time Meant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tammy Rant is the CEO and Founder of Tushbaby, the single carrier that supports your body, your stuff, and your kids from 0-3. As a mom of three, Tammy was familiar with the usual aches and pains that came with traditional carriers: strollers were too bulky, strap-in carriers were too complicated, and wraps and sacks were too hot and sweaty. She wanted to create a solution that would help parents carry their little ones effortlessly—with something that looked good, felt good, and stored more, freeing them up to do more. Five years later, the Tushbaby Hip Carrier is a best-selling viral sensation that’s convenient, comfortable, and doctor-approved—and loved by thousands of caregivers worldwide. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: TushBaby.com INSTAGRAM: @tushbaby Press BUSINESSWIRE.COM: Shark Tank Alum Tushbaby Reaches $10 Million in Revenue in 2022 Mom Haul: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode shares the inception story of the iconic label making brand - Name Bubbles. Founder Michelle Brandriss was focused on enhancing label aesthetics and reliability while focusing on top-quality, personalized, waterproof labels for daycare, camp, and school use made in the USA. Michelle values employee morale, a robust business model, and cost-consciousness. She shares the life lessons she’s passing on to her teenage son and how she leans into all things creative, even if there’s risk involved. Use promo code MOMSENSE to receive 25% off at www.namebubbles.com Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: NameBubbles.com INSTAGRAM: @namebubbles TIKTOK: @name_bubbles Special Offer from Our Sponsor: Press: NY TIMES: The Best Labels for Kids School Gear and Clothing PEOPLE: All the Back to School Gear Kids Need to Start the Year Off in Style Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having worked with Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Katy Perry, and Priyanka Chopra, Anita Chatterjee is a force in the world of public relations. Chosen by Forbes for its Next 1000 list as one of the entrepreneurs redefining the American Dream, she serves as the CEO of A-Game PR, helping to scale brands and build personas with features in top publications like Entrepreneur, Inc, Vogue and more. As a mom in the workforce, she aims to teach her daughter what it means to be resourceful and resilient, and utilizing her leadership skills every step of the way. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: A-GamePR.com INSTAGRAM: @anitachatterbox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness month, host Kanika Chadda Gupta meets with March of Dimes Director of Maternal & Infant Health Shadie Tofigh to discuss how to reduce risks and complications, learn more about the groundbreaking technology led by the Innovation Fund, and how we can alleviate the health inequities around black maternal health. She also sits down with Erika Nolting Young, an advocate who suffered infant loss and honored her child’s legacy. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: MarchofDimes.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices