<p>In this episode of <em>The Brave Table</em>, I sit down with the radiant and fierce Kanika Chaddha Gupta, global journalist-turned-mom of three, and host of the acclaimed podcast <em>That's Total Momsense</em>. We dive deep into all things motherhood—Kanika shares her transformative journey from media mogul to mom, and how she found purpose through her "MomSense." From balancing career ambitions to trusting her intuition, she reminds us to embrace every season of life. We explore the under-discussed realities of the fourth trimester, navigating postpartum emotions, and the power of pausing. You’ll learn about her "straight-A philosophy" for raising children with agency, autonomy, and advocacy. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this inspiring conversation that will make you laugh, cry, and feel incredibly empowered!</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p> <p><br></p> <p>The power of trusting your intuition and advocating for yourself when others doubt you.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The emotional challenges of postpartum life and the need to lean on your support network.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The "straight-A philosophy" empowers children to decide, learn, and advocate for themselves.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The importance of celebrating heritage and legacy</p> <p><br></p> <p>It takes a village—don't hesitate to seek help, whether from a postpartum hotline or family, every bit matters.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>0:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Kanika Chaddha Gupta</p> <p>10:00 - The power of intuition and advocating for yourself in medical situations</p> <p>23:00 - The importance of taking help and the postpartum experience</p> <p>32:00 - Raising children with agency, autonomy, and advocacy</p> <p>40:00 - Embracing cultural traditions and passing them down</p> <p>47:00 - What it means to be brave and legacy building</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>To receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your 5-star review of The Brave Table to [email protected] 😘</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neetabhushan</a> </p> <p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@thebravetable </a></p> <p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@neeta.bhushan</a></p> <p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@NeetaBhushanOfficial" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">@NeetaBhushanOfficial</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with today’s guest, <strong>Kanika Chadda</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kanikachaddagupta/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @​​kanikachaddagupta</a></p> <p>WEB / <a href="http://www.thatstotalmomsense.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http://www.thatstotalmomsense.com/</a></p> <p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgkOq_AmLsvu6YJsKglQvSw" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kanika Chadda Gupta </a></p> <p>LINKEDIN /  <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanika-chadda-gupta-28bb1911/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kanika Chadda</a></p> <p>TIKTOK / <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kanikachaddagupta" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Kanika Chadda</a></p> <p>PODCAST /<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-total-mom-sense/id1463443667" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Thats Total mom sense</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Want more?</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>Visit the website and order your copy of “That Sucked, Now What?”  → <a href="https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://thatsuckednowwhat.com/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Take just 2 minutes and find what YOUR emotional type is by taking  my FREE quiz here →  <a href="http://theemotionalreset.com/quiz" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">theemotionalreset.com/quiz</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my newsletter here → <a href="http://yourweeklyreset.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">yourweeklyreset.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Ep.# 231: The Journey of Healing Through Motherhood With Tennis Star Shheethal Robin Uthappa (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/231-the-journey-of-healing-through-motherhood/id1608226580?i=1000658439421" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Apple</a> | <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/global-grit-media/episodes