Host of That’s Total Mom Sense, Kanika Chadda-Gupta, is on today to talk about living life amplified as a parent.  As a child immigrant from India, Kanika was brought full circle when she became a journalist for CNN and was stationed in India. She reported some of the most gut-wrenching and heart-warming stories. Through it all, Kanika found that she had a gift for storytelling.  She went on to start her own branding agency in 2015 where she helped brands to tell their story. Then everything changed when she became a mother to 3 kids within 18 months, including a set of twins.

 

Thrown into the trenches of parenting, Kanika found herself seeking out parenting podcasts.  She found that a lot of content was negative and complained about the hardships of motherhood.  While Kanika could relate, she didn’t want to sit and complain, she wanted to learn and grow.  This inspired Kanika to start her own parenting podcast.  Her aim is to be informative, insightful, inclusive, and inspiring.  She brings on thought leaders to share their experiences.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• What being a product of immigrant parents taught Kanika.
• How Kanika defines ‘mom sense’. 
• What caused mom guilt for Kanika and how she overcame it. 
• And much more!!

 

Favorite Quote:

“We need to have each other's backs no matter what. Motherhood is such an isolating experience otherwise.” -Kanika Chadda-Gupta

“The last thing people want to talk about is money,” Jennifer says. However, she believes that avoiding talking about money won't make your issues go away; it will only worsen them.

 

Jennifer Aube is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, best-selling author, co-host of The Naked Wealth Podcast, and a wonderful mom to four kids. She's been a financial advisor for nearly a decade and is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families to help them pursue fulfillment and freedom for generations to come via financial planning.

 

In this episode of the Life Amplified podcast, Jennifer gives Nikki an inside peek into working with a financial advisor, addressing how to create a plan for your financial and life goals. Also,  how to prepare for unforeseen life events, and so much more. Her pride and passion are to collaborate with you and assist you in your quest to live freely, retire confidently, and leave a lasting legacy.

What You Will Learn:

 

• What some of the common myths or misconceptions are people have about financial planning.
• Why you need a financial advisor and the long-term advantages of having one.
• How do you know you can trust your financial advisor.
• Why you should not plan your finances simply based on what other people say or do.
• And much more!

Favorite Quote:

 

“The foundation of any relationship is trust.”

 

• Jennifer Aube

How To Get Involved:

 

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The Life Amplified  Podcast is not your rainbows and butterflies show. These are REAL life accounts, no-nonsense advice, and politically incorrect talk that will make you laugh and maybe even pull at your heartstrings at times.

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Patrick Lerouge is the founder of Evolve Restorative Therapy, the inventor of the freedom mastery experience, and an Amazon best-selling author with more than a decade of experience in holistic health. He assists CEOs and high-level executives in realizing their full potential by bringing their minds and bodies into alignment. His three-step approach aids individuals in maintaining a balance while boosting their productivity.

Patrick discusses how he helps people improve their performance by removing the internal tales that hold them back, allowing them to feel more alive, focused, and invigorated. He explains how to achieve self-mastery and live life powerfully. He has an amazing ability to go to the root of the problem and assist you in quickly resolving it. Listen in to discover how to be your best self and enjoy a pain-free life.

 

What You Will Learn:

• What’s the key to living a life that is both fulfilling and powerful.
• How your upbringing influences your adult life.
• Why it’s important to know the difference between your need and desire.
• And much more!

 

 Favorite Quote:

“Making mistakes is the best way to learn.”

• Patrick Lerouge

 

 

 

Megan and Josh Steinberger are entrepreneurs that provide couples coaching for other entrepreneur couples.  After some hardships in their own marriage, Megan started www.mywifewillcutyou.com to offer couples coaching to other spouses in business together.  Together they’ve written the book The Business Of Marriage, which is the ultimate guide to running a business together and maintaining your marriage.

They discuss whether it’s a good idea to start a business with your spouse and how you can balance business and family.  So many people that have made it big have lost their families along the way.  They all say the same thing, they would’ve done it differently and chosen their family.  Don’t let it be too late before you make that realization.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why communication is so important.
• What the cord of three strands is.
• How to balance business and family.
• How to leave work at the door.

 

Favorite Quote:

“A lot of entrepreneurs are obsessed with what they do, you have to be.” -Megan Steinberger

Dr. Nicole Coyle is a spiritual entrepreneur, self-love alchemist, and trauma transformer.  She uses alternative therapies to heal the whole person.  She says many people come to her as a last resort after exhausting all traditional means.  Her holistic approach takes the whole person into consideration when trying to resolve pain or ailments.  9 times out of 10 physical issues are emotional or mental issues.

 

Dr. Nicole says you can actually develop thyroid issues by simply not sticking up for yourself. Different emotions affect different organs in the body.  Dr. Nicole recommends the book, The Body Keeps The Score, to better understand.  The body can heal itself through breath work, meditation, and rewiring the brain.  Take the first step and give yourself permission to stop, rest, and just be.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How past trauma can cause thyroid issues.
• Why people experience stress and anxiety.
• How emotions affect your organs.
• What you can do to help heal your body.

 

Favorite Quote:

“That’s like someone going to the gym everyday, but not taking care of their mental fitness.” -Dr. Nicole Coyle

The owner of Marc Z Fitness & Nutrition, Marc Zalmonoff, is known as the Fitness Ninja to many of his followers.  In addition to that, he’s a coach, a number one best-selling author, and a podcast host.  His book, Make Good Choices, shares the same name as his podcast.  Both are about having a positive mindset. Between fitness and mindset, Marc is passionate about helping people live happier and healthier lives.

Marc says making good choices is not about perfection.  It’s about making better choices than you made before, however small they may be, consistently.  Goals are great, but so is giving yourself grace.  We live in a culture of quick fixes, when that’s just not reality. We have to all be ready to take control of our lives and make the choices every day that will lead us to where we want to be.

What You’ll Learn:

• How your mindset affects everything you do.
• Why Marc decided not to write a fitness book.
• The one thing we have absolute control over.
• How blame-shifting works and why you shouldn’t do it.

Favorite Quote:

“We’re inundated with information, and because we consume so much, we don’t allow an opportunity to digest.” -Marc Zalmanoff

 

Nicole refers to her as a woman of the world. Suky Sodhi is an entrepreneur, global recruiter, hosts a podcast, and literally travels the world.  She loves the life being an entrepreneur has afforded her.  It definitely didn’t come without a lot of sacrifice and hard work, however.

Suky recalls some of the biases she faced when returning to work as a mother.  That didn’t stop Suky from getting the job, though.  She proved herself with her work ethic and went on to become her own boss.  That came with its own set of obstacles as a mother, but it wasn’t anything Suky couldn’t overcome. She shares her story of passion and purpose.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How to juggle home and work and not feel guilty as a working mom. 
• What biases women can face in the workplace.
• What it means to have your own identity as a woman.
• How to handle the transition to empty-nester.

 

Favorite Quote:

“I don’t know what the magic formula is, but it’s tough running a business and having kids.”  -Suky Sodhi

Nicole connects with the VP of the Break Free Academy, which offers personal coaching and training courses for small businesses.  Drewbie Wilson is also an entrepreneur and best selling author.  He thrives on motivating and inspiring others to live their best lives.  He knows what it means to hit bottom, but he’s also climbed his way to the top.  

Drewbie credits his success to consistency and discipline.  Having struggled with his weight over the years, Drewbie knows that a good routine and moderation should be your focus.  Motivation will come from doing it for the right reasons.  Doing it so you can play with your kids on the playground will give you more drive than doing it to be Instagram ready.

 

What You’ll Learn

• How Drewbie has gotten into the best shape of his life.
• How to create long-term success in your health and nutrition.
• What it means to diet vs create a lifestyle change.
• How imposter syndrome can fuel you.

 

Favorite Quote:

“I don’t ever want to be the dad that can’t play with his kid at the playground.” -Drewbie Wilson

 

Michelle Fuller’s outlook and approach to life was shaped by a bad relationship with her mother and then the loss of her at age 14.  It resulted in self confidence issues that would follow Michelle into her early 40’s.  Reaching an emotional breaking point, Michelle would find herself hiring a relationship coach that would help her connect the dots, heal, and move on.  

After reinventing herself, Michelle knew she wanted to help other women to overcome and do the same.  She’s now a transformation coach, lifestyle engineer, and owner of One Bold MF.  She’s a firm believer that everything we go through is worth it, if it means we can use it to help someone else.  

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How your childhood shapes you.
• How to embrace what you’re avoiding.
• Why hurt people, hurt people.  
• How to navigate forgiveness.  

 

Favorite Quote:

“Our best lives are on the other side of the things that we avoid.” -Michelle Fuller

Growing up, Lori Rhen felt pressured to always display a sunny disposition and remain positive.  After a lifetime of stress and problem thinking, at the age of 48 she decided to sell everything and start over.  Over the next few years she was forced to be 100% committed to working on herself.  She found that early abuse had shaped her negative mindset, but also found she had the power to turn it around.  

With no shame, Lori used medication as a temporary crutch while she did the necessary work to ensure a successful future.  She relearned the right ways to cope with the stresses of life and how to take responsibility for the outcomes.  With much success, she now focuses on helping others to achieve the same through life coaching and mentoring.  She’s proof positive that it’s never too late to rewire your brain and start living your best life. 

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How a 7-day Facebook Live challenge led Lori to write a book.
• How medication can be a short term help while you put in the work for the long term.
• How our culture stigmatizes mental health issues.  
• How surrounding yourself with the right people can be life changing.

 

Favorite Quote:

“None of us are perfect, none of us know what we don’t know” -Lori Rhen