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Kanika Chadda Gupta, a seasoned CNN television journalist, podcaster, and mother of three (including twins), aims to give credit where it's often overlooked - the lasting impact of living your purpose and modeling that for the next generation. She hosts the popular podcast That's Total Mom Sense, where she interviews public figures on their life lessons, parenting journey, and legacy. Guests include Chelsea Clinton, Kelly Rowland, Bobbi Brown, America Ferrera, Daphne Oz, Sarah Harden, Rebecc ...
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Janet Irwin and Jenna MacNulty: Educating Our Nation's Children (From a Teacher's Perspective)
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Nearly 44% of new teachers are considering leaving the profession and 75% of educators don’t feel valued by the media and society. Amid a national teacher shortage and growing disillusionment within the profession, Carnegie Learning has launched Year One, a podcast featuring a real, first-year teacher that pulls back the curtain on one of America’s…
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REPLAY: Kareena Kapoor Khan: Movies, Motherhood, and the Pregnancy Bible
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Kareena Kapoor Khan is Bollywood royalty hailing from the Kapoor family who’s ancestry has revolutionized the film industry for generations. She is the recipient of several awards including 6 Filmfare Awards and is one of Bollywood’s most popular and revered actresses. She received critical acclaim for her roles in Chameli, Omkara, Jab We Met, and …
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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Encouraging Play: Tangible Takeaways for Parents feat Claire Goss
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On this episode of Play Matters with Bright Horizons, our expert Claire Goss gives parents and caregivers tangible tips on how to encourage kids to play. Play outside! Ask open ended questions like, “What do you think would happen if we did this?” or “Why did you make that choice?” Let them lead the play and create a “yes” environment. Listen in to…
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Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, MD: Why So Stressed? - Rewire Your Brain and Reset Your Life
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As per Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s national advisory, 1 in 3 parents is feeling high levels of stress. There are 63 million parents living with children under the age of 18 in the US, so this is roughly 210 million people who are feeling burnout. Today we have Harvard stress expert Dr. Aditi Nerurkar on the show to break down the different t…
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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Play: A Foundation of Success feat. Claire Goss
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On this episode of Play Matters with Bright Horizons, we learn about how play provides a foundation for success! Claire Goss mentions how we may have heard terms like “Montessori” or “play-based." At Bright Horizons, they have a unique framework for teaching and learning called “Discovery Driven Learning." They put children’s discovery at the cente…
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Kara Goldin: Take a Hint: Turning Rejection into Fuel for Success
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Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. In this episode, we dive into her personal life story, which she recounts in her book Undaunted, as the youngest sibling of five and now mother of four. Her scrappiness, curiosity, and can-do attitude continues to propel he…
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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: The Power of Play feat. Claire Goss
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On this episode of our Play Matters with Bright Horizons series, Claire Goss, Child Education Expert and Senior Manager of Family and Client Support at Bright Horizons, shares her insights on the power of play. She shares about guided and free play, parallel play during the younger years, and the specific benefits of play. MEET OUR SPONSOR: Brighth…
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Suneera Madhani: Helping Moms Become Billionaires
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Suneera Madhani is a mom of two who built a billion dollar business. After her company Stax achieved unicorn status, she went on to launch Worth AI and CEO School. Suneera shares her insights on knowing your worth, creating a sustainable rhythm as a founder and parent, and empowers women to reach their full potential. Tune in for an inspiring conve…
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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: Exploring the World of Play feat. Claire Goss
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Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It's how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond bet…
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Lee Evans Lee: Work It Momma: Update Your Wardrobe with Silhouettes That Mean Business
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If you could live in your gym clothes, would you? What if your workwear was as comfortable as athleisure? With tuxedo silhouettes made of lyra and spandex, Founder/CEO Lee Evans Lee of Mrs. Mommabear Workwear has cracked the code! Her collections, with names like After Glow and Love Letters, pay homage to the women she admired at various phases of …
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PLAY MATTERS WITH BRIGHT HORIZONS: How Kids Show up in the World feat. Claire Goss
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Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It’s how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond bet…
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Patricia E. Vance: Game On: Tips for Parents on Navigating the World of Video Games
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190.6 million Americans ages 5-90 play video games and 61% report playing a video game at least one hour per week. Video games have evolved over the decades and have become more than just entertainment— they teach team building, critical thinking skills, and are a means for socializing. Patricia E. Vance, President of the ESRB who has spent over 20…
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Sascha Mayer: Pumping in Peace — Transforming Public Spaces for Breastfeeding Moms
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Overview Breastfeeding offers countless benefits for mothers and babies, yet many women struggle to sustain it due to societal barriers and a lack of proper facilities. Mamava’s Co-founders, Sascha Mayer and Christine Dodson, addressed this issue by creating portable lactation pods, providing a private and comfortable space for mothers on the go. T…
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REPLAY: Natalie Morales - Home is Where the Heart is: Exploring Cultures, Cuisines, and the Human Connection
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As a longtime news anchor, former host of “Access Hollywood” and co-host of “Access Hollywood Live,” current West Coast Anchor of the TODAY Show and correspondent of Dateline NBC and NBC Nightly News, Natalie Morales is a beloved household name. So it's only natural that she released a bestselling cookbook called At Home With Natalie: Simple Recipe…
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Samreen Arshad: Finding the Beauty Within: From Postpartum to the Perfect Shade
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In this episode, Kanika interviews Samreen Arshad, the visionary behind Samreen's Vanity, an all-inclusive makeup line. We delved into her inspiring entrepreneurial journey, discussed the importance of creating makeup shades for women of color, and explored her personal experiences with motherhood and postpartum depression. Samreen shared valuable …
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Roo Powell: Summer Cyber Smarts — Digital Parenting Tips & Online Safety
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Join us for an eye-opening talk. As Summer approaches and screen time increases, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about best practices for keeping children safe online. Featuring Roo Powell, founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), and Kanika Chadda-Gupta, founder of That's Total Momsense, this session will provide practical advice an…
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Michelle Brandriss: Label Everything! - Preparing for Back to School & Daycare
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This episode is brought to you by Name Bubbles. Founder Michelle Brandriss was a mom who set out to solve an age old problem - making the best name labels when her son started daycare. She wanted them to be creative, fun, durable, and remain intact when thrown in the dishwasher or washing machine. She did exactly that - Name Bubbles’ is dedicated t…
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REPLAY: Mara Schiavocampo: Losing the Baby Weight for Good!
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As the adage goes, “Nine months on; nine months off.” It takes about 9 months to put on the baby weight during pregnancy, and roughly that amount of time to lose it. My guest Mara Schiavocampo, three-time Emmy Award winning correspondent, chart-topping podcast host, and best-selling author of her memoir “Thinspired,” which documents how she lost 90…
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Falguni Lakhani Adams: Truth Seeking: Unveiling Real Stories & Embracing Life at Every Stage
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A true Renaissance woman, Falguni Lakhani Adams was a prosecutor who pivoted to become a television producer. She shares her journey as an Emmy award-winning producer and executive with Vice TV, a director, writer, mindfulness coach, wife to her lifelong sweetheart Richard who’s also in the TV biz and devoted mom to their two kids. She’s produced s…
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Kanika Chadda Gupta: Finding My Calling After Motherhood
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On Kanika's special birthday episode (July 4th - independence day!) brought to you by Bright Horizons, the tables are turned. Kanika is interviewed by the co-hosts of the Work-Life Equation podcast, Priya Krishnan (Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Bright Horizons) and Paul Sullivan (The Company of Dads). She shares how she pivoted in her m…
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Dr. Jenny T. Wang: Boundary Setting & Teaching Kids to Be Self-Motivated
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Mental health within Asian communities remains highly stigmatized, but younger generations realize it's essential to a life well lived. In this conversation brought to you by The Asia Society, Kanika interviews Dr. Jenny Wang, PhD, nationally recognized psychologist, author of Permission to Come Home: Reclaiming Mental Health as Asian Americans, an…
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Nina Davuluri: Challenging Beauty Standards and Colorism
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In this episode, Kanika interviews former Miss America Nina Davuluri on her documentary film, COMPLEXion, where she takes on colorism in South Asia and more broadly all communities of color. The fairness industry is worth $4 billion and continues to make the youth (typically girls as young as four) feel self-conscious about their looks and color of…
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Pranav Yadav: Exploring the Brain & Subconscious - What Makes Us, Us?
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Have you ever wondered exactly how our subconscious mind works and what it captures as memory? In this episode, Kanika interviews Pranav Yadav, Founder & CEO of Neuro-Insight US. He shares how his company has patented technology to track synapses in the brain when it’s consuming various forms of advertising. Not only is this useful when targeting m…
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Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss
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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 fa…
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REPLAY: Shannon Lee: Embracing the Way of Water - Insights on Legacy and Resilience
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Water, whether calm or raging, is a metaphor for how we can move through life. Shannon Lee, author of "Be Water, My Friend" and daughter of the legendary Bruce Lee shares her story. Raised in California by her mother Linda after her father's untimely death (she was just 4 years old), Shannon has carved her own path as a martial artist, actress, pro…
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Vikas Khanna: Ma Ki Rasoi (From His Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star
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In this special episode called Ma Ki Rasoi (from his Mother's Kitchen) to Michelin Star, Kanika sits down with Chef Vikas Khanna at his NY restaurant, Bungalow. The common thread is the letter "M" as they open by admiring a floral mandala and he shares poignant stories about his motherland, mother, Masterchef India, Michelin Star, and manifestation…
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Mom 2.0 : Ingrid Michaelson on Finding Joy in the Process
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Ingrid Michaelson sits down with Kanika at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Nashville to discuss her journey as a singer/songwriter, grieving the loss of her parents, the launch of The Notebook musical on Broadway, and how to find joys in the ups and downs in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Mom 2.0: Genevieve Padalecki, Lindsay Roselle, Vanessa Santos, and Shannon Doherty on Content Trends, Forecasts, and Growth Strategies for Your Brand
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When we look at the parenting industry, as creators and mothers, it feels uber saturated and overwhelming. Kanika moderates a panel with community leaders on how we can scale our brands, grow on trending social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and build our online courses and serve our audiences in the most authentic way. Learn …
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Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Through the Immigrant Experience
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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, t…
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Andie Mitchell & Sabrina Kohlberg: 90s Nostalgia — Millennial Moms' Throwback Talk
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Today’s episode features two moms I can relate to - we’re media moms of multiples! Andie and Sabrina met 20 years ago as college freshmen and have been inseparable ever since. With four kids between them, they spend a lot of time chatting about the joys and hardships of parenting; the pressures of juggling family and work; and, of course, the lates…
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Anu Sehgal & Priya Krishna: South Asian Authors at AAPI Children's Literary Festival
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The Culture Tree founder Anu Sehgal has organized the first ever AAPI Children’s Literary Festival with The Asia Society in New York City. Kanika chats with Anu on her journey building her organization, rooted in celebrating culture and strengthening the community. She also interviews featured author and food reporter Priya Krishna on her latest ch…
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Lisa Mattam: Ancient Traditions, Modern Solutions: An Ayurvedic Approach to Skincare
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Ayurveda (Sanskrit for “the knowledge of life”) is a natural system of medicine originating from India over 3,000 years ago. Lisa Mattam, founder & CEO of Sahajan, created a skincare line rooted in its essences clinically proven to deliver results. It’s the brand of choice at The St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, J.W. Marriott, and W Hotels, placing it in 4…
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Nicole Lopez: Parenting in the Digital Age: Protecting Teens on Social Media
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In today's digital era, tweens and teens are avid users of social media platforms, engaging in various online activities. With parental controls on Meta (parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp), parents can monitor and manage their children's social media usage effectively. Nicole Lopez, Global Director of Youth Policy, joins us to explain these f…
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REPLAY: Chelsea Clinton: Empowering Our Kids to Change the World
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Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter, author, philanthropist, and mother of three, joins Kanika Chadda Gupta to discuss her life at the White House, the challenges and joys of parenting multiples, and how she aims to galvanize children of all ages to make an impact in their communities. Meet My Guest: Twitter: @ChelseaClinton Facebook: /chelseacl…
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Audrey Wisch: Unlocking Potential in K-12 Students Worldwide
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How do we help K-12 students hone their passions outside of the school curricula (e.g. learning to code their own video game instead of just playing them?) Founder & CEO and Forbes 30 under 30 Audrey Wisch has the answer - mentorship. Much like trailblazers before her like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, Audrey dropped out of Stanford …
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Dr. Elizabeth Cherot: Maternity Care Deserts
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Garnering a D+ grade for its preterm birth rate for the second consecutive year, the U.S. faces a critical situation with a preterm birth rate of 10.4%. For 85 years, March of Dimes has led in the fight for the health of moms and babies through research, programs, education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. March o…
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Ashley Greene: Patching Up Period Pain - Menstruation & Motherhood
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You know her as Alice Cullen from the Twilight cult saga, but now you get to see her for all the roles she plays including a women’s health advocate, entrepreneur, and mother. Ashley Greene Khoury is Co-founder of Hummingway, along with her sister Olivia Khoury. The brand is transforming how all women (and anyone with a period) views reproductive h…
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Dr. Eunice Park, Deepti Sharma, Jenny Wu, & Amy Shoenthal: The Power of Community to Drive Change
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In this episode, speaker, facial plastic surgeon, and New York Times Magazine “Super Doctor” award winner Dr. Eunice Park talks about the importance of self-care and how we can be truly healthy from the inside out. Activist and entrepreneur Deepti Sharma shares how she launched Food to Eat during the pandemic, connecting immigrant-owned restaurants…
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Kinnari Patel: Gene Therapy’s Impact on Rare Diseases & Disorders
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Rare Disease Day is the last day of February and we’re honored to feature a pioneer in the field, Kinnari Patel, President and COO of Rocket Pharma. 30% of children with rare diseases will not make it to their 5th birthday. Kinnari uncovers the latest in gene therapy being used to treat patients and how their pediatric advancements are transforming…
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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 o…
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Carrie & John Pacini: Marketing, Media, & Motherhood in the Digital Age
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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 …
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Jamie Kolnick: Honoring Our Parents & Healing Through Music
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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 st…
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Dr. Sue Varma: Build Healthier Habits & Stronger Relationships with Practical Optimism
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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…
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Dr. Murray Clarke: The First 7 Years — Optimizing Childhood Nutrition & Development
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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 co…
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Nina Davuluri, Lisa Mayer, & Tabitha St. Bernard Jacobs: The Changemakers
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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 discu…
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Kanika Chadda Gupta: New Year, New Network!
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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, c…
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Devanshi Garg Sareen: Scientific, Sensorial Skincare
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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 c…
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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 wa…
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Michelle Brandriss: Leveling up a Label Making Brand
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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 …
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Anita Chatterjee: Bringing Your Publicity A-Game
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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…
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