That's Total Mom Sense

What's really in the food we feed our children? Food activist and bestselling author Vani Hari, aka The Food Babe, joins Kanika to unpack food ingredients, hidden additives, corporate accountability, and how parents can make healthier choices for their families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if becoming a better parent starts with what you do after you get it wrong? In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, recorded on-site at Mom 2.0 in Austin, Texas, I sit down with clinical psychologist Dr. Becky Kennedy of Good Inside for an honest conversation about breaking cycles, trusting our inner knowing, and letting go of the pressure to parent perfectly. Dr. Becky shares why she questioned the parenting strategies she was trained to teach, how Good Inside helps parents build a framework grounded in their own values, and why instinct and learning both have a place in parenthood. I also share a vulnerable moment with my son after a spilled-milk mishap—and we explore how returning to apologize can model accountability and help children understand that one difficult moment doesn’t define a relationship. We talk about: • Trusting your judgment amid overwhelming online parenting advice • Why parents deserve ongoing education and support • Building belonging and community through Good Inside • Breaking inherited patterns through rupture and repair • Choosing growth and connection over perfection A reminder for every parent who has ever wished they could do a moment over: you can return, take responsibility, and reconnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when you finally start choosing yourself? Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth joins Kanika Chadda Gupta to explore motherhood, self-discovery, reinvention, and the importance of prioritizing your own happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if enrichment wasn’t about adding more pressure—but helping our kids discover how they think? Kanika sits down with ADD-ED co-founders Ambeecka K. Malhotra and Smridhi Gambhir to talk about chess, critical thinking, personalized learning and raising curious, confident kids. They share the story behind ADD-ED, what makes their teachers different, and the student success stories that keep them going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if brain health became as routine as brushing your teeth? 🧠 Neuroscientist Dr. Jamey Maniscalco, founder of Clario, joins That’s Total Mom Sense to share the personal story behind his brand and how small daily habits can support brain health, focus, and calm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices