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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EP242. Ask Renee Anything And She Will Answer
Renee answers listener questions!
35 min
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EP241. Lindsay Arnold: Ten Years with DWTS, a T...
Lindsay Arnold was a professional dancer with Dancing With The Stars for 10 years! In this episode we chat about everything from her dance career, marrying her high-school sweetheart, postpartum recovery, The Movement Club, and her DWTS predictions for this season! She also gives some great advice about having to make difficult decisions as a mom with a demanding career.
40 min
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EP240. Loud Restaurants, Mango Margaritas, and ...
What I thought Miami would be vs. what it was. Truffle obsessed (funny Italy story). The Monday morning from hell. 6am Peloton goals. Book update: It Ends With Us. Movie Club Announcement!
34 min
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EP239. Parenting Then vs. Now, My Goth Phase, a...
We finally got Renee's Mom on the podcast! Renee and Sue chat about how parenting has changed over the last 37 years (they didn't have internet or Bluey... mind blown), how Sue handled Renee's goth phase (yes, she had a goth phase), whether mom guilt existed back in the day, and more!
46 min
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EP238. Don't Do The Dishes, Elaborate Halloween...
What do we do when our children don't want to go to their sport or activity? Does anyone else feel rage when their partner comes home from being away for a while and instantly starts doing chores around the house? Why does Renee torture herself with elaborate Halloween recipes and pumpkins? Renee and her husband are heading to Miami on Wednesday! Book report and movie club update!!!
31 min
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EP237. The Mental Load of Uncertainty, with Dr....
Dr. Christine Sterling is an OBGYN, mom of three, and the founder of Sterling Parents. In this episode, Renee and Dr. Sterling chat about the standard of healthcare and how it can be improved, midwives and OBGYNs, the mental load of being uncertain, how to be confident as a parent, and so much more!
49 min
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EP236. Why Being The Flexible Parent Is Hard & ...
Join Renee in the comfort of her car as she tells us why being the flexible parent is hard and can lead to extreme irritability. It's now always about what you are doing... it's what you don't get to do! Also discussed is: the upcoming movie club, parents matter, and more!
27 min
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EP235. What is Intuitive Eating? Lunch Ideas, a...
Dr. Taylor and Renee discuss the topic of intuitive eating, what low-sugar schools are and why they're problematic, breakfast and lunch ideas for your kids, and HALLOWEEN CANDY! Dr. Taylor's recommendation for how to handle Halloween candy may shock you! Renee can't wait to try it with Milo!
60 min
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EP234. Cookie Crisis of 2022, Denim Drama, and ...
What do you get when you wear non-stretchy denim? Discomfort and front/back wedgies. Have you ever missed something like "cookie day" at school and then panicked!? Monday was a holiday in Canada and Renee was trés irritable (trés is very in French).
27 min
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EP233. Bedtime Battles & Locks On The Doors, wi...
There is so much information out there for baby sleep but, what about bedtime battles with older children!? Renee and Amanda chat epic bedtime battles, locks on bedroom doors, ultimate bedtime routines, how much sleep should kids be getting, and more!
60 min
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EP232. No Soliciting, Formula 1, and My Book Re...
Welcome to an episode fill of random topics! Renee tells us about why home ownership isn't always fun, how everything enjoyable in parenthood always backfires, her Formula 1 obsession, her husband's silky voice, her book report, and more!
32 min
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EP231. Welcome to the Jungle (aka Motherhood), ...
Do we lose ourselves in motherhood? Or, are we slowly losing ourselves throughout the course of our lives? Anneliese is the author of Welcome to the Jungle: A Frantic Journey of Motherhood and Self-Discovery. In this episode, Anneliese tells us about life events that contributed to her losing herself and how she eventually found and healed herself in motherhood.
66 min
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EP230. Bedwetting Q&A, with Urologist, Dr. Pre ...
We received so many bedwetting questions! This is a topic that doesn't get enough air time so, we've dedicated an entire episode to a Q&A with a Urologist who happens to also be Renee's husband. In this episode we cover: the prevalence, risk factors, whether you can nighttime train, when is bedwetting a concern, is it genetic, will wearing Goodnights nighttime underwear cause dependency, and more!
35 min
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EP229. Twin Momming & TikTok Fame, with Adrea G...
enee sits down with one of TikTok's favourite twin moms, Adrea Garza! Along with her twins, Koti & Haven, Adrea quickly gained 3.5 million followers on TikTok (@thegarzacrew)! In this episode she tells us the ups and downs of being a twin mom, how they got started on TikTok, and responds to the backlash about having her children on social media. This is a good one!
55 min
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EP228. Pancake-Gate, Moles, and Boxes in the Mu...
Renee almost broke the internet because she asked her husband to NOT make pancakes on Saturday mornings. She dives into pancake-gate and reads some angry TikTok comments. And, if Kim Kardashian had a mole on her face, it would be removed without a scar. Finally, she explains the boxes in the mudroom saga between her and her husband.
31 min
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EP227. Protecting Yourself Financially, Talking...
Alyssa Davies is the founder of the wildly popular personal finance blog, Mixed Up Money. In this episode she tells us about her financial past and why she launched her blog in 2015. She also tells us how to protect ourselves financially in a relationship, how to talk finances with our partners, and why we should all have a f*ck off fund!
52 min
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EP226. Back To School Transition & Restraint Co...
Renee tells us how the first week of Kindergarten went! There were happy moments, bedtime battles, and she questioned everything from taking the school bus to the after-school program. She also dives into the topic of RESTRAINT COLLAPSE! Oh, and she talks about her pooping.
37 min
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EP225. Romantic Attachment & Marriage After Bab...
Renee sits down with couples therapist, Zara Arshad, to chat all about romantic attachment and marriage after babies! Learn how your attachment style can affect your romantic relationship, what the ten most common relationship issues are post-baby, and more! Full episode can also be viewed on YouTube!
75 min
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EP224. Working to Staying Home, Morning Chaos, ...
These topics were chosen by you! The transition from being a working mom to a stay-at-home mom, the absolute chaos that is trying to get kids ready and out the door in the morning, my thoughts on quitting, and more!
37 min
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EP223. Everything Boundaries, with Dr. Tracy Da...
One of the most asked about topics is here! Renee sits down (in-person) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to chat about everything boundaries! What are boundaries? How do we set them? What do we do when someone disrespects our boundaries? And, Dr. Tracy answers some listener questions! Full episode also available on YouTube!
59 min
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EP222. Kindergarten Anxiety, The School Bus, & ...
Anyone else have back to school anxiety? Renee explains why this transition is stressing her out, why the school bus orientation freaked her out, and she gives a follow-up from the last solo episode!
30 min
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EP221. Realistic Expectations and Doing What Wo...
Renee is joined by The Mama Coach, Carrie Bruno, to discuss a parenting topic that needs more honest conversation! This episode will help parents set realistic expectations, choose a method that truly works for them and their family, and not compare their children to others! We are talking about potty training!
50 min
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EP220. Is It Burn Out? Lip Flips and TopGun!
Renee gives the honest truth about her recent Botox lip flip, shares her first VIP theatre experience in years and gives her Top Gun review, and she dives into the topic of burn out and wonders whether she is burnt out or just needs some life changes. GAH!
25 min
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EP219. Moms Are Busy: How routines can change o...
Ashley is a busy mom of two and the founder of Routine & Things. In this episode she tells us why routines are so important, how we can implement them, and why planning is only half the battle!
47 min
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EP218. Using Spider-Man play in a bedtime battl...
Renee uses play in a rage-inducing bedtime battle... and, it actually WORKED! Also, she explains why she was annoyed at the situation (not her husband) and, rightfully so! You will relate to this one.
21 min