The Mom Room
Welcome to The Mom Room, the ultimate podcast that makes motherhood a lot more fun and a lot less chaotic! Join Renee Reina, the brilliant mind behind the buzzworthy Instagram account @themomroom, as she dives into everything moms crave: juicy interviews, the latest pop culture gossip, parenting advice and news, game-changing products, and so much more. The Mom Room is a digital space where moms can gather and be honest about the highs and lows of motherhood. Whether you're looking to stay on top of current events, get the scoop on TV shows, or find your next great read, The Mom Room is your go-to spot for all things #MOMLIFE. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday and get ready to laugh, learn, and feel totally seen—because you deserve a little entertainment in your life too!
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EP267. Housewives, Entrepreneurship, & Motherho...
Roxy Earle is a mother, entrepreneur, and former Real Housewife of Toronto! She tells us about her time on the wildly popular reality show, her transition to motherhood, why she created The Ana App for women, and how the hashtag #MySizeRox went viral, resulting in partnerships with major brands to help bring more body inclusivity to fashion. She is so impressive!
46 min
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EP266. "You're angry! All you do is complain. Y...
People get so uncomfortable when a mother complains about motherhood. We should be #blessed at all times even though this is the most emotionally, physically, and mentally draining job in the world. Not only that, no one respects mothers. Being a surgeon is tough but, you get all the respect in the world and no one would ever call you angry or question you if you complained about the difficulties of your job. From the health care system to society in general, from our own family and friends to our employers, mothers are not respected and yes, we're angry.
29 min
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EP265. Achievement Anxiety, Quitting, and Succe...
Dr. Dana Dorfman is a mother, psychotherapist, and author of When Worry Works. In this episode we chat about achievement anxiety, when anxiety is helpful vs. detrimental, whether quitting is a bad thing, and what our definition of success for our children looks like. This one will make you think! Also, I will be chatting with my mom about all the things we discussed in this one.
50 min
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EP264. Ask Renee: in-laws, mental load, husband...
I answer listener questions! Questions were asked about in-laws that enable bad behaviour, in-laws that make snide comments, how I handle the mental load that is all the parenting information out there, what to do when your husband is home but isn't present, and more! It's a good one!
30 min
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EP263. Rage, Anger, and Shame, with Jessie Ereddia
Being angry is so common in motherhood (we have a lot to be angry about) but, it's also very taboo and no one talks about it. Today Jessie helps us explore where our anger comes from, and tells us how subtle shifts in thoughts about ourselves, our kids, our sleep, our time, etc., can have the biggest impact on how we feel and respond to others. And, obviously I tell some pretty honest experiences I have had with anger and rage (yes, I threw a toothbrush across the room).
49 min
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EP262. I Don't Have Friends, My Stupid Cycle, a...
Remember when you cried because you don't have friends? No? Just me? Okay. I tell you everything I've been learning about our monthly cycle (it's not good news), and I can't wait to tell you the story of why we needed a rush passport for my Memere!! YAY!
30 min
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EP261. Mom Guilt, Mental Load, and Relationship...
Dr. Ahsurina Ream is a clinical psychologist and the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account, @psychedmommy. In this episode, Renee & Assuring chat about mom guilt, the mental load of motherhood, and five relationship traps parents must avoid!
52 min
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EP260. Things That Make Me Rage & Not Being Rel...
Renee has so much to talk about today. Why being a passenger in a car sucks, pubic hair (again), Milo learning to open his bedroom door, and is it a crime to not be relatable to every person on earth?
31 min
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EP259. Vulva Dos and Don'ts, The Labia Library,...
Dr. Jennifer Lincoln is an OBGYN, Author, Mom, and social media star! In this episode she covers female anatomy (because we aren't taught this in school), why she dislikes the feminine hygiene industry, what The Labia Library is, vulva dos and don'ts, and so much more! This is a fun one!!
54 min
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EP258. Dads Don't "Help" & Our Identity Post-Ch...
Renee discusses Chapter 6 of To Have and to Hold by Molly Millwood, PhD. Why we need to stop referring to Dads as "helping" or "babysitting", how moms and dads view their identity pre- and post-children, and is it really 50/50?? She shares her thoughts on these questions, what the research says, and more!
30 min
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EP257. The Division of Labour, Sharenting, and ...
Michael Vaughn (@worldshaker) and Renee chat about the division of labour and childcare, the rise of sharenting (sharing your children on social media), his vasectomy experience, and Bluey!
46 min
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EP256. No, I'm Not Skipping His Bath or Letting...
A 2022 recap, a funny tampon story, why I'm not skipping his bath or letting him stay up till midnight, Christmas recap, and let's get my Memere to Harry Styles!
27 min
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EP255. From Swinging & Sex Clubs to Keeping Mon...
Ashleigh Renard tells us all about how her marriage changed after having kids, their failed attempt at being swingers, what private sex clubs are like (we didn't even know these existed!), and how she and her husband now keep monogamy hot! Maybe listen to this one without the kids around ; )
70 min
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EP254. Hormones & Hiding in the Basement
Renee explains why she was hiding in the basement on Friday night and why she thinks her hormones are out of whack. Why is it so hard to find jeans!? The Club book review, Elin's personal book recommendation for Renee (GASP!), and a Harry & Meghan recap (this documentary blew our minds). Oh, and Renee explains why she feels like a sugar mama.
31 min
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EP253. The Art of Communication & Fighting Fair...
It's a well known fact that communication is key in a relationship. Today's episode covers: What is a fight or flight response? Why we need to get out of it before we continue the conversation. Fight or flight response coping skills. How to set the stage for a successful, difficult conversation. Sticking to the argument at hand. How to apply assertive communication skills. Send this one to your partner!
48 min
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EP252. Stay At Home Parents Need To Decompress ...
Renee explains why it's not about the dishes, and that the stay-at-home parent also needs to decompress! She also goes on about why getting hungry when you're busy is annoying. Enjoy!
26 min
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EP251. Incontinence Q&A, with Urologist, Dr. Pre
Urologist and Renee's husband, Dr. Pre, answers all your incontinence questions! Why does it happen in pregnancy and/or postpartum? Why it happens and what you can do about it. This is episode is in partnership with TENA, a global leader in incontinence solutions.
36 min
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EP250. Acupuncture, Getting In Shape, & Books B...
Renee tells us about her acupuncture experience so far, how her first bootcamp class went, and explains how there are only three kinds of books in the world.
32 min
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EP249. Patterns of Conflict & Low Sexual Desire...
Andrea Lystrup is a Marriage and Family Therapist. In this episode we chat about patterns of conflict in romantic relationships, low sexual desire in men vs. women, why it's not true when someone says "our relationship is great, we just struggle with intimacy," and more!
61 min
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EP248. Anxiety, Santa Claus, and Rhythmic Gymna...
Renee was on LIVE TV! She tells us about that experience and her raging anxiety. Is it okay to tell lies about Santa Claus? Does anyone else feel weird? Renee's son is finally at an age where he understands the concept of Santa Claus but, she feels weird about it. Oh, and we're a rhythmic gymnastics family now. Best $9 Renee ever spent on Amazon.
34 min
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EP247. The Dumb Dads
During her recent trip to LA, Renee sat down with Kevin & Evan of The Dumb Dads. They chat everything from default parenting, internet trolls, bedtime routines, and more. Get ready to laugh!
63 min
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EP246. Tarot Cards, Lil Wayne, and 2023 Plans
EP246. What the heck was Renee doing at a Lil Wayne concert in LA? What did the tarot card reader tell her!?! And, what are her plans for 2023? Listen and find out!
29 min
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EP245. Confidence & Positive Self-Esteem in Chi...
Carrie Bruno is back! In this episode we cover: Why confidence and positive self-esteem in children is so important? How we can foster confidence in our children? How bedwetting can negatively affect confidence and self-esteem in children and how we should navigate this as parents.
43 min
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EP244. Mom Guilt & La La Land Adventures
Renee is back in LA for 10 days!!! Cue mom guilt, partner guilt, and waves of anxiety! She fills us in on what's been going on in La La Land.
27 min
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EP243. Mom Chats, with Cathy & Hitashi
Renee and Cathy chat about the DMs Renee received regarding driving Milo to school (after he refused to take the bus). How do we balance accommodating our children while also teaching them that some things are non-negotiable? Hitashi is also married to a surgeon and chose to have a home birth. Renee asks her all about her experience as a mom with a surgeon for a husband and about her home birth experience.
44 min