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.
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Nov 6
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 da ... Show More
37m 43s
Oct 30
HARMONIA ROSALES: Rewriting the Renaissance: Art, Motherhood & the Power of Representation
What happens when a mother and artist dares to reimagine the entire canon of Western art through a new lens—one that centers Black womanhood, power, and divinity? In this inspiring episode, host Kanika Chadda Gupta sits down with Harmonia Rosales, the Afro-Cuban American artist r ... Show More
44m 58s
Jun 2025
Let Go of the Perfect Summer
<p>It’s 10:00 AM. One kid’s crying over a melted popsicle, another is shouting about the remote, and you’re already wondering if it’s too soon for a second coffee. Sound familiar?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Becky dives into the chaotic, sticky, emotionally charged season that is ... Show More
28m 20s
May 2025
1213: How to Create Connection With Your Teen This Summer
Summer is here, and if you're dreading the potential for power struggles, mood swings, and disconnection with your teenager, this episode is essential. Heather shares her tried-and-true framework for creating genuine connection with your teens—not just during summer break, but al ... Show More
26m 44s
Jul 2025
The New Puberty with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
<p>Puberty is starting earlier—and for many parents, it’s arriving before they or their kids feel ready. In this episode, Dr. Becky sits down with <strong>Dr. Sheryl Ziegler</strong>, author of <i>The Crucial Years: Early Interventions in Education and Childcare</i>, to unpack wh ... Show More
36m 50s
Oct 2024
1KHO 362: Children Should Play Outside Year Round | Linda Akeson McGurk, Rain or Shine Mamma
In this episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich welcomes Linda McGurk back for her third appearance. Together, they discuss the transformative impact of outdoor play in all seasons, challenging cultural misconceptions around inclement weather. Linda shares insight ... Show More
51m 18s