That's Total Mom Sense

ALEXANDRA SPITZ: Rebuilding the Village: Why Modern Mothers Need More Than Advice

In this episode of That's Total Mom Sense, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Alex Spitz, Founder and CEO of New Mom School, to explore what happens when the village disappears and how she is rebuilding it. After experiencing the isolation of early motherhood herself, Alex set out to create a solution. Today, she is actively rebuilding the village for modern mothers through New Mom School, a postpartum education and support platform with 22 locations across the United States. Grounded in expert-led programming and real community, New Mom School equips parents with the education, confidence, and connection they need during the fourth trimester. Together, Kanika and Alex discuss the postpartum care gap, maternal mental health, and why proactive support, not survival mode, should be the standard. This episode is especially relevant for pregnant women and parents with babies under one year old, and is required listening for anyone who wants to support the mothers in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JEN HATMAKER: Rebuilding & Reinventing with Grace

Jen Hatmaker on AWAKE, reinvention, grief, divorce, new love, and raising 5 kids. A deeply intimate conversation about rebuilding your life with honesty, tenderness, and hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REPLAY: ALLIE TICKTIN: Teaching Kids To Thrive Through Sensory Play

Dr. Allie Ticktin is the founder of Play 2 Progress, and author of the book, Play to Progress, where she provides parents with an overview of all 8 (yes, 8) senses and gives them 90 exercises to engage their children in sensory learning. Dr. Allie uses the science of child development and the joy of play to boost childrens’ confidence and enhance development within all areas of their life, from social and emotional to physical and academic. On the show, she shares her personal journey of self-discovery and loss which has informed her work and life today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DOUGLAS & HEATHER BONEPARTH: How To Talk About Money, Together

Money is one of the biggest sources of stress in modern relationships — especially when you’re raising kids, building careers, and managing caregiving all at once. In this episode of That’s Total Mom Sense, I sit down with Douglas and Heather Boneparth — married couple, wealth experts, and co-authors of Money Together — to talk about how families can create financial systems that feel fair, aligned, and sustainable. We unpack what “contribution” really means, why fairness doesn’t always equal 50/50, how couples can communicate about money without resentment, and how to build a shared financial vision — even with variable income or entrepreneurial careers. Whether you’re parenting, partnering, or planning for the future, this conversation will give you tangible tools to manage money together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ANITA HOSSAIN CHOUDHRY & REI WANG: Scaling Your Business as a Mompreneur

In this powerful conversation, Kanika sits down with Rei Wang and Anita Hossain Choudhry, founders of The Grand, the global community helping ambitious women navigate transitions with clarity, confidence, and support. They break down motherhood identity shifts, career pivots, fundraising, co-leadership, and the practical tools every woman needs to design her next chapter. If you’re craving purpose, community, or a roadmap for your future — this episode will light the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices