275: Trusting Your Mom Sense: Kanika Chaddha Gupta on Motherhood, Career, and Empowering Children with Purpose

The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan

In this episode of The Brave Table, I’m joined by the radiant Kanika Chadda Gupta—CNN journalist-turned-podcaster, mother of three, and host of the acclaimed podcast That's Total Mom Sense.

Kanika shares her journey from media mogul to motherhood, offering insights into balancing career ambitions, navigating postpartum emotions, and trusting your intuition. She also reveals her “Straight-A Philosophy” for raising children with agency, autonomy, and advocacy.

As host of That's Total Mom Sense, ranked #1 on Goodpods for parenting, Kanika has interviewed public figures like Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Rowland, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. Her work has been featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, and more, and she’s been recognized by KNOW Women as one of “100 Women to Know.”

This conversation will inspire you to embrace every season of life with confidence and grace. Let’s dive in!

What you'll get out of this episode…

The power of trusting your intuition and advocating for yourself when others doubt you.

The emotional challenges of postpartum life and the need to lean on your support network.

The "straight-A philosophy" empowers children to decide, learn, and advocate for themselves.

The importance of celebrating heritage and legacy

It takes a village—don't hesitate to seek help, whether from a postpartum hotline or family, every bit matters.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Kanika Chadda Gupta

10:00 - The power of intuition and advocating for yourself in medical situations

23:00 - The importance of taking help and the postpartum experience

32:00 - Raising children with agency, autonomy, and advocacy

40:00 - Embracing cultural traditions and passing them down

47:00 - What it means to be brave and legacy building

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Dr. Neeta Bhushan is a 5x Award Winning Author & world-renowned emotional health advocate & human connection expert. She’s written multiple best-selling books including her most recent book, That Sucked, Now What endorsed by Jay Shetty, Host of the Top 50 Mental Health Podcast The Brave Table, & CEO of Highest Self Institute, a coaching organization training coaches to become the highest versions of themselves. She’s been featured on Forbes, LA Weekly, ABC, NBC, CBS, Grazia, Ok! Magazine, Verve Magazine & Tatler.

After realizing how trapped she felt running the million-dollar dental practice she built, Neeta embarked on a journey that led her across 45 countries as she researched blending the intersection of human behavior, ancient wisdom, Eastern philosophy, and therapeutic psychology. That knowledge, along with other life experiences overcoming multiple adversities, which include being orphaned at a young age, surviving an abusive marriage, and extensive loss, contributed to the powerful message of resilience & connection she shares in her work. Neeta is a mother of two young children, wellness junkie & lover of chai.