That's Total Mom Sense

Episode 6: Talk With Her — Helping Dads Relate to Their Daughters Are you a daddy’s little girl or have you been deemed as someone who has “daddy issues”? Today, we’re talking about how fathers can relate to their daughters which as psychology has shown is integral in a woman’s sense of self worth and confidence. Kimberly Wolfe has been championing the health and wellbeing of teenagers since she w...

Lara Heimann is an international yoga pioneer and Physical Therapist focused on evolving the practice of yoga to empower movement and balance amidst a modern lifestyle of technology and sedentariness. She is redefining the modern practice of yoga through her comprehensive LYT Method®, emphasizing smart alignment, functional movement, and spiritual wellness. Lara has taught her methodology to thous...

Finding the humor in motherhood is tough. But laughter is the best medicine and it’s the best way to get through the daily challenges and fires we put out as moms. Today’s guests are the hilarious duo, Cat & Nat. With seven kids between the two of them, Cat & Nat know just how lonely and isolating motherhood can be. So, they set out on a mission to bring women and moms together. CATHERINE BELKNAP...

America Ferrera is an award-winning actress and producer known for her breakthrough role as “Betty Suarez” on ABC’s hit comedy, Ugly Betty. For her performance, Ferrera was recognized with a Golden Globe®, Emmy® and Screen Actors Guild Award®, as well as ALMA and Imagen Awards.   Meet My Guest: INSTAGRAM: @americaferrera TWITTER: @americaferrera   U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: #WeC...

Why is crypto so cryptic? Today we’re joined by the founders of Earlybird who are going to help Michael and I navigate our new world of NFTs and invest in our future - literally. A new wave of finance and providing a safety net for our children. Serial entrepreneur Jordan Wexler is the Co-Founder and CEO of fintech startup, EarlyBird. EarlyBird is the easiest way to invest in your child’s future....

Hi everyone. I’m Kanika Chadda Gupta. I’m a television journalist, podcast host of “That’s Total Mom Sense,” wife and mom of three. I am having a fangirl moment right now because I am with the beautiful, talented singer, songwriter, actress, and author who has grown up alongside us. She’s been singing her whole life and began her musical career as a founding member of Destiny’s Child and here we a...

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week the first of May so I wanted to honor my favorite teacher. She’s my 2nd teacher, who to me was Miss Coy, and is now Dr. Lynn Coy-Ogan.  It’s true that the most formative years in a child’s life are 0-6 and to have met her during this impressionable time was transformative for me. She was warm, kind, funny, encouraging, and treated us like autonomous human beings with...

First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in the baby carriage. Then comes a lot of compromise, sacrifice, and hopefully support to sustain it all so it doesn’t come crashing down. Today’s guests model what it takes to make a marriage work as they are supportive of each other’s dreams and help one another achieve their utmost potential and helping our world become a better place throu...

Today, I am joined by a woman whose mission can be encapsulated by three words: consciousness, connection, and community. Dee Poku-Spalding is an entrepreneur and women’s advocate born in the UK and raised between London and Accra. She is the founder and CEO of The WIE Suite, a private membership community and peer learning platform for women in leadership. Its mission is to redefine the way women...

There’s something to be said about knowing how to age gracefully and understanding what the key components are to longevity. It’s not nips and tucks and botox, is far deeper than that and a hell of a lot simpler.  Today’s guest is Julia Loggins, who is a health and wellness industry icon.   Born in Los Angeles in 1955, Wellness guru Julia Loggins is a true survivor, overcoming debilitating illness...

Creator of the renowned fitness class Nalini Method and the national education nonprofit NaliniKIDS, Rupa Mehta has been featured on the Kelly and Michael Show, NBC, Fox 5 Morning News, and in Vogue Magazine, the New York Times, Forbes Magazine, and countless others. Her signature approach to wellness is exemplified by a focus on both physical and emotional health. Coined the “mommy transformer” b...

Parents are feeling stuck. From the monotony of the pandemic which has been dragging on for more than 2 years to being burnt out. We are child-rearers, caregivers, career professionals, home chefs, cleaners, chauffeurs, and more. At times, it feels like we are just spinning our wheels. Today we’re going to be speaking with Abbie Schiller who has a roadmap and strategy for getting unstuck and manif...

Brittany VanMarte grew up in Los Angeles and Austin, Texas. She is the daughter of musician Don Henley of The Eagles fame. Brittany graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor’s degree in Business, then getting her M.A in Visual and Media Arts from Emerson College. After working in the entertainment industry, herself, Brittany saw firsthand how many clothes and accessories were gifted to c...

Do you have a mom tribe? One that is filled with enterprising entrepreneurs who support and uplift you with the professional and professional grind? Well, today, I’m interviewing the founder of one of the best mom tribes on the planet - Hustle Like a Mom.   Pamela Pekerman is a serial entrepreneur, and the creator of Hustle Like a Mom, a multimedia platform and events brand focusing on empowering...

Are you feeling burnt out? Are you losing it with your kids and snapping at your partner? We’ve all been there and today’s expert is going to help us get through our breakdown to make way for our breakthrough. Misha Vayner is a Trauma Informed, Holistic Health + Wellbeing Coach + Founder of the mindful brand, Your Well Guide. Through my platform + services, I help women find alignment in their bod...

Dating in the modern age is painful. Swipe right, swipe left, shake your head. Today, I’m bringing on a global relationship coach who can help high achieving women, whether it be milennials avoid Mr. or Mrs. Wrong, help women in their 30s and 40s find their life partners, and married couples reignite the connection that brought them together in the first place. Here are some interesting stats I ca...

Today, Michael Perry and I are diving in to how parenting and more importantly, parent involvement has changed over the years. As Maple’s campaign mentions, we’re going from 1950 to 50/50! We are joined by our dear friend and fair play expert, Eve Rodsky. Eve is the New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play: A Game-Changing Solution for When You Have Too Much to Do (and More Life to Live). Sh...

Have you ever thought about going plant based? Could you do it? Do you have the interest and willpower to revamp your refrigerator, your skincare essentials, your clothing, and essentially your philosophy in life. Today, I’m joined by a celebrity who has made this choice as a serial entrepreneur, and is also famous as an actress, influencer, and mom - Daniella Monet. LA native, sitcom actress Dani...

Daphne Oz, mom, NYTimes bestselling author, Emmy winning co-host of The Dish on Oz; Daphne’s new book “Eat Your Heart Out: All-Fun, No-Fuss Food to Celebrate Eating Clean” will be released in April 2022 During the holidays, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s family and food. Today’s guest is a bonafide expert in both. Daphne Oz is an Emmy Award-winning television host, New Yor...

Mallika Chopra: Restoring Peace in a Chaotic World We are continuing to navigate tenuous times and it’s so important for us to as parents to know how to effectively manage stress and our feelings and teach our children to do the same. My guest today was raised with a deep understanding of the power of the spirit and meditation - Mallika Chopra, daughter of the most world renowned pioneer of altern...

Many people still feel the stigma around having babies the unconventional way be it IVF, surrogacy, or adoption. Today, my co-host Michael Perry and I are going to create a safe space to discuss how couples who are family planning have many options. Michael also shares his own personal story of how he and his wife navigated IVF and are now cherishing their two beautiful sons. Michael Perry is the...

In just the past few years, our world has been turned upside down and we, as human beings, have relied on our inner strength, resilience, and faith to face an ongoing global health, economic, political and social crisis with no end in sight. There have been over 266 million coronavirus cases worldwide and 5.26 million deaths to date. Sometimes I feel like all this is a bad dream. Other times, I’m...

Sarah K Peck is the founder and CEO of Startup Parent and the host of The Startup Parent Podcast, an award-winning podcast featuring women in entrepreneurship, business, and parenting. She runs The Wise Women’s Council, an annual leadership program for women to come together honestly while navigating the challenges of working and parenting. Meet My Guest: WEBSITE: StartupParent.com INSTAGRAM: @sta...

You know what’s been a saving grace for me? Making friends while in isolation due to the pandemic. It’s safe to say I have 10x more friends and connections in my network that I haven’t met in person, but have established meaningful relationships with. People I can Zoom with or text and are ever ready to be there, and I am for them too. One such friend is living a parallel life which makes our conn...

What if you were able to connect with your kids in a deep, meaningful way? When you asked them to do something, they instantly got it and didn’t want to test you or defy you. And when they asked you to play or teach them in a fun way, you put them first and knew exactly what to do. Today’s expert is going to show us how. She’s Suzanne Tucker and is the Founder of Generation Mindful. Suzanne Tucker...