REPLAY: DR. NEETA BHUSHAN: The Power of Grit: Building Your Emotional Resilience
In this inspiring episode of That's Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, a former cosmetic dentist turned best-selling author and emotional resilience expert. Dr. Neeta shares her journey of pivoting from a successful dental career to becoming a renowned emotional health advocate, after overcoming significant personal challenges, including the loss of her parents and surviving an abusive marriage. They delve into her philosophy on emotional resilience, her best-selling book Emotional GRIT, and how she is helping thousands transform their lives, including parents to highlight the importance of emotional intelligence, resilience, and grit to their children, offering powerful insights on how we all can live authentic, fulfilled lives.
Meet My Guest:
WEBSITE: https://neetabhushan.com/
INSTAGRAM: @neetabhusban
FACEBOOK: Neeta Bhusban
LINKEDIN: Dr. Neeta Bhusban
X (TWITTER): @neetabhusban
PRESS:
ARTOFLIVINGRETREATCENTER.ORG: Dr. Neeta Bhushan
THEBIGSILENCE.COM: When We Break Down, We Break Through with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
ORGANIC OLIVIA: HOW TO EMBRACE OUR GRIEF TO ACCESS JOY — Dr. Neeta Bhushan
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REPLAY: Jessica Fein: Caregiving Insights: Supporting Loved Ones Through Loss
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 family members (sudden and anticipatory grief), how loved ones can provide support to those who are caregiving, and what it means to find solace in your own breath.
Meet My Guest:
Website: jessicafeinstories.com
Instagram: @feinjessica
Facebook: Jessica Fein
Podcast: I Don’t Know How You Do It
LinkedIn: Jessica Fein
PRESS:
Newsweek: I Was Determined to Cure My Daughter, But I Learned a Powerful Lesson
Huffpost: I Lost My Daughter To A Rare Disease, But It's What I Did After That Surprises People The Most
Pstchology Today: Why Bereavement Leave is Important
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NIRO FELICIANO: All is Calm(ish): Managing Holiday Stress & Finding Peace
In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, Kanika sits down with psychotherapist and TODAY Show contributor Niro Feliciano — a mom of four and author of All is Calm(ish) — to talk about finding calm in the chaos. They dive into why we over-schedule our kids, how to redefine success in family life, and why peace isn’t about perfection. Niro shares her personal story, lessons from therapy, and practical tools for resilience — especially during the holidays.
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ERICA KOMISAR: The First 1,000 Days: What Every Parent Should Know
In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Erica Komisar, a clinical social worker, psychoanalyst, and author of Being There and Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling. Together, they unpack the science of secure attachment and why a parent’s emotional availability is the most important gift we can give our children.
Erica shares her SECURE framework — a practical roadmap for nurturing resilience and emotional intelligence in kids — and explores how both mothers and fathers play essential roles in building strong, secure bonds. From balancing career and family to understanding the long-term impact of early childhood connection, this conversation will inspire every parent to show up with presence, empathy, and grace.
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REPLAY: HAVEN WEITS: The Facts of Life & Relationships
On this episode, Kanika interviews fellow podcaster on the Evergreen Network, Haven Weits. Her show Haven! is a safe space for curiosity and conversation especially when it comes to relationships. Together they dive into various dynamics, particularly those between mothers and daughters. Haven shares how she cultivated a strong bond with her mom, Lisa Whelchel, 80s sensation on the hit show “Facts of Life.” If you’re looking to reminisce and recreate simpler times for your children, this episode will surely resonate.
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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, America Ferrera, and Shannon Lee. She has worked in partnership with the Meta, March of Dimes, Mom 2.0, and the White House. Kanika has been featured in Forbes and on ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Learn more at www.thatstotalmomsense.com.
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