Podcast Episode 362: Trust Your Mom Sense: How to Silence Fear and Parent with Confidence with Kanika Chadda-Gupta
Ever feel like you’re constantly juggling work, parenting, being a supportive partner—and still questioning if you’re doing any of it right? You’re not alone, and you’re definitely not the only one running on caffeine and guilt.
In this episode, we talk with Kanika Chadda-Gupta, a former CNN journalist and mom of three who now hosts the That’s Total Mom Sense podcast. She’s all about helping moms ditch the guilt and start trusting their own intuition—what she calls your “mom sense.”
We dive into how fear often shows up in parenting, especially when you’re overwhelmed and exhausted. Kanika shares how to recognize when fear is driving your decisions and how to shift into a more confident, calm mindset. This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about letting go of unrealistic expectations and learning to listen to your inner voice, even when outside opinions are loud.
We also talk about the mental load so many moms carry and how to make small, daily changes that help you stay more present and less reactive. If you’ve ever ended your day wondering if you were too short with your kids, didn’t do enough at work, or feel like you’re constantly failing at being the “ideal” wife or mom—this episode is for you.
You’ll walk away feeling more grounded, more capable, and a little less alone in this messy, beautiful job called motherhood.
Listen now and remind yourself: you’ve got this.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- How to build and trust your “mom sense” to guide parenting decisions
- Why reparenting yourself is a powerful tool when raising kids
- How vision boards and intentional mindset can bring clarity to motherhood goals
- How to support your child’s emotional needs—especially when they differ from your own
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