Today’s episode is a soulful deep dive into the real, raw, and wildly inspiring world of motherhood, purpose, and presence with my dear friend Kika Chhatrath Gupta — a powerhouse former CNN anchor turned purpose-led entrepreneur, podcaster, and mom of three (including twins!).

Kika is the voice behind That’s Total Mom Sense, a top-ranked parenting podcast that’s featured everyone from Kelly Rowland to Chelsea Clinton. But in this conversation, we go behind the brand — into the quiet inner wisdom, the burnout, the self-doubt, the knowing, and the “get to” moments that have shaped her journey.

We talk about:

• What “Mom Sense” really is — and how to reclaim it
• How to stay connected to your dreams and intuition (even while sleep-deprived)
• The subtle shift from “I have to…” to “I get to…”
• Navigating ambition without abandoning yourself
• How Kika built a media brand and podcast empire with three kids and no full-time help
• Tuning into purpose through meditation, dreams, and vision boards
• Tips for speaking powerfully, building presence, and reclaiming your voice

This one’s for the mamas who’ve ever felt torn between ambition and motherhood, exhaustion and purpose, or survival and soul.

📍 Kika’s warmth, wisdom, and wit will remind you: you’ve got this.

Because you’ve always known.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction

03:17 The Birth of 'Total Mom Sense'

05:42 Understanding and Trusting Mom Sense

08:34 Personal Journey: Overcoming Challenges

16:37 Manifesting Dreams and Vision Boarding

26:14 Balancing Motherhood and Career

31:10 Embracing AI for Productivity

31:43 The Power of Positive Support

32:32 Mastering Communication Skills

36:58 The Importance of Mentorship

44:29 Balancing Life and Work

47:41 Current Inspirations and Recommendations

50:57 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts

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If you've ever felt like you're at rock bottom—like life has hit you hard, and you're not sure how you’ll ever rise again—this story is going to shift something in you.

This is about resilience in real time. It's about what happens when someone takes the lowest of lows and transforms it into purpose, abundance, and legacy. It's about what’s possible for you, too.

Coss Marte went from solitary confinement… to Saks Fifth Avenue. From running the streets of the Lower East Side… to building two mission-driven empires: ConBody and ConBud.

At just 19 years old, he was running a $5 million drug operation that ultimately landed him behind bars. Today, he’s doing over $7 million in legal cannabis sales—using the very industry that got him incarcerated to create jobs, rewrite narratives, and build generational change.

He founded ConBody, a prison-style fitness bootcamp that has served over 70,000 people and hired more than 100 formerly incarcerated individuals to lead the work. He’s been featured in The New York Times, Men’s Health, CNN, NBC, and over 200 major media outlets. He’s given four TED Talks, authored a book, and continues to break cycles of incarceration by helping others transform their lives too.

With ConBud, he’s flipping the cannabis industry on its head—creating opportunities for people who were once criminalized for the very thing he’s now legally succeeding in.

In this conversation, we explore the deeper layers:

• How do you keep moving forward when it all falls apart?
• Where do you find the strength when everything feels stacked against you?
• And how do you turn your hardest seasons into fuel for something revolutionary?

I feel deeply connected to this story because I was touched firsthand by the power of this mission. I brought Coss into Saks as part of a project I was leading, and that moment ended up being pivotal for both of us. Getting to know him, witnessing his growth, and watching him continue to make such a profound impact moves me, inspires me, and honestly—it just makes me want to hear more.

So without further ado, let’s get into it.

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What if the version of you you’ve been hiding is the one the world’s been waiting for?

In this honest and unfiltered episode, we pull back the curtain on the quiet war with self-doubt—the inner voice that whispers “too much,” “too loud,” “not enough.” Through my own six-month journey of reclaiming my voice in the face of criticism, fear, and the pressure to play small, I share what it really looks like to choose authenticity over approval.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ What it actually means to stop shrinking and start taking up space ✨ How to navigate fear without letting it run the show ✨ Why your voice is your most powerful tool for liberation and connection ✨ And how authenticity isn’t a destination—it’s a daily choice

If you’ve been biting your tongue, second-guessing your truth, or playing small in spaces that deserve your full presence—this conversation is yours.

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What if the patterns keeping you stuck aren’t even yours?

In this raw, powerful episode, I take you inside one of the most life-altering healing sessions I’ve ever experienced—an ancestral healing journey that unlocked shifts not just in my mind, but in my body, my relationships, my nervous system, and how I move through the world.

You’ll hear me vulnerably guided in real-time as I connect with a little girl in my lineage, carrying the weight of generations of unmet needs, disconnection, and unspoken pain. Together, we witness the mother line patterns that had silently shaped my parenting, my health, and even my relationship with myself.

But the real magic unfolded after…

In the second half of the episode, I share the full ripple effect of this session:

✨ How it rewired my nervous system and released stored generational trauma

✨ How it shifted my relationship with my daughter and mother—bringing deeper intimacy, empathy, and connection

✨ How it opened up new layers of creativity, play, homemaking, and self-expression I’d never accessed before

✨ And even the wild physical manifestations (including unexpected body symptoms!) that came as my system recalibrated

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying invisible weight—whether in your health, relationships, or sense of self—this conversation is for you.

Tune in and witness how ancestral healing has the power to ripple through generations forward and back… and liberate the truest version of you.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – Welcome to Your Life Podcast
• 00:56 – The start of my ancestral healing journey
• 03:01 – Inside the session: what it looked and felt like
• 06:02 – Tapping into ancestral energies and what came through
• 10:30 – What it means to truly heal generational trauma
• 20:01 – How the healing showed up in my body afterward
• 29:14 – Realizations that reshaped my relationships
• 45:41 – Final reflections and tools for your own healing path
  
  
  

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In this episode, I’m joined by Tessa Franklin, a health and fitness coach who specializes in helping busy moms prioritize their health and fitness despite the challenges of daily life. We discuss the unique struggles moms face, like unpredictable schedules and balancing family obligations with personal health goals.

Tessa explains the importance of functional core strength, mobility, and heavy resistance training, while also sharing why it’s crucial to find the right balance in your workouts. She talks about knowing when to push yourself and when to pull back, setting boundaries, and building a strong support system for long-term success.

I also open up about my personal fitness journey, sharing how toxic coaching experiences in the past held me back, and how working with a coach like Tessa transformed my approach to fitness. This episode is filled with practical tips on meal planning, setting realistic fitness goals, and creating a sustainable, shame-free path to health and wellness.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – Introduction and warm welcome
• 00:14 – Tessa’s unique approach to health and fitness for moms
• 01:40 – My personal fitness journey and the challenges I faced
• 04:29 – How I transitioned to a new coaching style
• 09:52 – Why finding the right coach is crucial for your fitness journey
• 10:36 – Starting your coaching journey and what to expect
• 15:52 – How to balance fitness with motherhood
• 25:30 – Meal planning tips for busy moms
• 28:15 – Creative meal prep ideas and flavor variations
• 28:59 – Maximizing a 20-minute workout for busy moms
• 31:39 – Setting boundaries to prioritize fitness
• 35:47 – Why functional core strength is a fitness priority
• 39:57 – Keys to success in fitness programs
• 44:09 – Introducing the Sculpted Strong Mom program
• 49:17 – The importance of long-term commitment to fitness

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Episode Title: How I Transformed a Crisis into My Biggest Expansion (And How You Can Too!)

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

• The exact wisdom and embodiment tools I use to shift from spiraling into empowerment
• Why mindset hacks alone don’t work—and what actually does
• How to reprogram your nervous system to hold more abundance, ease, and resilience
• The 6 core pillars of navigating life’s toughest moments (and coming out stronger)
• How I turned a massive financial and emotional crisis into my biggest breakthrough

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What does it mean to truly find your voice while balancing cultural expectations, career ambitions, and self-worth? In this insightful conversation, Misha sits down with Shanelle, a South Asian journalist, to explore the intersection of identity, success, and overcoming self-criticism as a second-generation immigrant.

Together, they dive into:

✨ How cultural identity shapes self-worth and professional ambition

✨ The struggles and strengths of growing up in an immigrant household

✨ Navigating self-doubt, inner criticism, and the power of curiosity in career growth

✨ The role of storytelling and representation in media

✨ Setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and finding balance in a demanding career

If you’ve ever wrestled with imposter syndrome, cultural expectations, or the weight of self-criticism, this episode offers valuable insights and strategies for reclaiming your voice and stepping into your power.

🔗 Tune in now and discover how to navigate identity and success with confidence.

Today, you’ll learn all about:

00:00 Introduction 01:26 Reflecting on First Impressions 01:54 Journey of Self-Expression and Voice 02:54 Cultural Identity and Parenting 06:15 Immigrant Resilience and Self-Criticism 10:15 Career Path and Parental Expectations 14:50 Breaking Barriers in Journalism 22:44 Balancing Cultural Heritage and Modern Life 28:41 Finding Community and Overcoming Challenges 31:53 Navigating Cultural Identity 34:23 Embracing Curiosity Over Confidence 38:47 The Influence of Family 41:34 Striving for Perfection 46:43 Balancing Work and Well-being 52:30 Building Community and Connection 57:05 Reflecting on Personal Growth

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Have you ever felt stuck in old patterns, unable to step into your true purpose?

What if the key to deep healing and clarity lies in psychedelic plant medicine?

In this episode of You're Well Life, Misha Vayner shares her deeply personal and life-changing psilocybin journey, revealing how this experience helped her process childhood trauma, cultural conditioning, and self-expression blocks. Through this powerful transformation, she finally gained the clarity and courage to launch her long-awaited podcast and close an ongoing membership program to realign with her true path.

We explore:

✨ The power of psilocybin therapy—how plant medicine can help release emotional wounds and facilitate personal growth

✨ Breaking free from societal conditioning—why facing deep-seated trauma is essential for self-discovery

✨ Letting go to grow—why Misha made the bold decision to shut down a membership program to fully align with her purpose

✨ How to prepare for a psychedelic journey—key insights on set, setting, and finding a trusted guide for safe and intentional use

✨ Integrating the experience—practical steps to process and apply the wisdom gained from a psilocybin journey in everyday life

This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about psychedelic healing, personal transformation, and stepping into authentic self-expression.

👉 Listen now and join the conversation on psychedelic journeys, healing, and conscious self-growth.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:14 Understanding Psilocybin and Its Benefits 01:11 Invitation for Audience Interaction 02:39 Personal Journey and Family Background 08:02 Cultural and Familial Challenges 13:29 Deep-Seated Beliefs and Healing 23:47 Exploring Plant Medicine 30:02 Choosing Between Ayahuasca and Psilocybin 33:24 The Initial Call and Preparations 34:11 Facing Past Trauma and Fears 37:20 The Day of the Event 37:45 The Psilocybin Journey Begins 41:00 Deep Emotional Release 47:26 Realizations and Healing 54:42 Post-Journey Reflections 58:59 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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