Sahaj Kaur Kohli: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Through the Immigrant Experience

When we look at the parenting industry, as creators and mothers, it feels uber saturated and overwhelming. Kanika moderates a panel with community leaders on how we can scale our brands, grow on trending social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and build our online courses and serve our audiences in the most authentic way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Michaelson sits down with Kanika at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Nashville to discuss her journey as a singer/songwriter, grieving the loss of her parents, the launch of The Notebook musical on Broadway, and how to find joys in the ups and downs in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a child of immigrants, do you feel conflicted about your cultural values and your modern day beliefs? Are you navigating what you want to pass on to your kids and what you want to end with you? Today I’m joined by Sahaj Kaur Kohli, my family friend and a celebrated author, therapist, #WashingtonPost columnist, and founder of @browngirltherapy, the first and largest mental health and wellness community organization for children of immigrants. We dive into the principles and strategies discussed in her book, "But What Will People Say?" with Penguin Life to uncover how to take the best from our immigrant experience and let go of the rest. Meet My Guest: Website: sahajkaurkohli.com Instagram:@sahajkohli X: @SahajKohli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s episode features two moms I can relate to - we’re media moms of multiples! Andie and Sabrina met 20 years ago as college freshmen and have been inseparable ever since. With four kids between them, they spend a lot of time chatting about the joys and hardships of parenting; the pressures of juggling family and work; and, of course, the latest pop News. Andie Mitchell: Andie Mitchell is a New York Times bestselling author and the founder of the food and lifestyle blog, AndieMitchell.com. Her memoir, It Was Me All Along, was chosen as one of Amazon’s Top 100 Best Books of 2015 and People Magazine’s Book of the Week. Her cookbook, Eating in the Middle: A Mostly Wholesome Cookbook, was featured in the New York Times book review and selected as O Magazine’s Cookbook of the Month. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, Daniel; and their two sons, James (5) and Levi (3). Sabrina Kohlberg: Sabrina Peduto is an Emmy Award-winning producer for Good Morning America with a passion for producing stories about pop culture and parenting. If she’s not on a red carpet at an award show, she can be found writing a story about current events or parenting advice. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Steve; and their children, Violet (4) and Cooper (2). Meet My Guest: INSTAGRAM: @skohlberg INSTAGRAM: @andiemmitchell X: @SabrinaPeduto X: @andiemmitchell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Culture Tree founder Anu Sehgal has organized the first ever AAPI Children’s Literary Festival with The Asia Society in New York City. Kanika chats with Anu on her journey building her organization, rooted in celebrating culture and strengthening the community. She also interviews featured author and food reporter Priya Krishna on her latest children’s cookbook which was inspired by her travels and favorite foods as a kid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ayurveda (Sanskrit for “the knowledge of life”) is a natural system of medicine originating from India over 3,000 years ago. Lisa Mattam, founder & CEO of Sahajan, created a skincare line rooted in its essences clinically proven to deliver results. It’s the brand of choice at The St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, J.W. Marriott, and W Hotels, placing it in 400 properties and 200,000 luxury hotel rooms worldwide. We discuss how we can take care of our skin in our forties from the inside out. Meet My Guest Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Press Forbes: Ayurvedic Beauty Tips With Sahajan Founder Lisa Mattam Popsugar: Sahajan Founder Lisa Mattam Shares Her Must-Have Products Forbes: Sahajan Turns Ayurvedic Beauty Into A Luxury Global Movement Through a Partnership With Marriott International Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's digital era, tweens and teens are avid users of social media platforms, engaging in various online activities. With parental controls on Meta (parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp), parents can monitor and manage their children's social media usage effectively. Nicole Lopez, Global Director of Youth Policy, joins us to explain these features, which enable parents to set limits, monitor activity, and restrict access to inappropriate content, fostering a safer and more positive online experience for their children. By utilizing these tools, caregivers can promote responsible digital citizenship and protect their children's well-being in the digital realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chelsea Clinton, former first daughter, author, philanthropist, and mother of three, joins Kanika Chadda Gupta to discuss her life at the White House, the challenges and joys of parenting multiples, and how she aims to galvanize children of all ages to make an impact in their communities. Meet My Guest: Twitter: @ChelseaClinton Facebook: /chelseaclinton Apple TV: Gutsy Book: Welcome to the Big Kids Club Billboard Hoardings: Download on WeTransfer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we help K-12 students hone their passions outside of the school curricula (e.g. learning to code their own video game instead of just playing them?) Founder & CEO and Forbes 30 under 30 Audrey Wisch has the answer - mentorship. Much like trailblazers before her like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg, Audrey dropped out of Stanford to found Curious Cardinals. The ed tech startup has become a runaway success mobilizing peers to inspire K-12 students to discover their passions. With her vision to unlock students' potential through personalized mentorship, she raised $700k in her first year and went on to raise $6.8m in venture funding. On this episode, she shares how she bootstrapped her idea, has helped countless students thrive in school and get accepted into top colleges, and how the future of AI affects how kids will learn indefinitely. Meet My Guest: Website: curiouscardinals.com Instagram: @audreywisch LinkedIn: Audrey Wisch Press: How these college students are helping kids find untapped potential Curious Cardinals on CNN with Bianna Golodryga Curious Cardinals in Forbes Mom Haul: Curious Cardinals Mentorship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Garnering a D+ grade for its preterm birth rate for the second consecutive year, the U.S. faces a critical situation with a preterm birth rate of 10.4%. For 85 years, March of Dimes has led in the fight for the health of moms and babies through research, programs, education and advocacy so that every family can have the best possible start. March of Dimes President and CEO Dr. Elizabeth Cherot tells us more about our country’s state of affairs when it comes to prenatal and postnatal care including maternity care deserts and what we can do to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices