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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EP167. Amelie's Incredible Story, with Child Sa...
Leslie shares her daughters story with us. Amelie was 18 months old when she swallowed a button battery. Her story is incredible and you will never look at a battery the same again.
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EP166. Bed Time Battles - Why It's Such a Trigg...
A bedtime battle is one of the biggest triggers for Renee. In this episode she shares why that is. She explains how she manages a battle on a good day and tells a HILARIOUS story about she handled it on a bad day.
22 min
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EP165. Patriarchy and Parenting, with Your Pare...
Jen is the creator behind Your Parenting Mojo. In this episode she tells us about the intersection of social justice (capitalism, patriarchy, and white supremacy) and parenting. Why are we so triggered or flooded by our children's behaviours? Renee sheds a tear in this one!
42 min
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EP164. Operation Beat Constipation
Renee has never had a perfect stomach but, after being so constipated and uncomfortable a couple weeks ago, she had made major changes to her diet, supplements, physical activity, and even how she sits on the toilet! Tune in and take some notes if you want to be a better "pooper"!
25 min
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EP163. How Moms Shape the World, with The Three...
Anna Malaika Tubbs and Renee chat about the treatment of mothers in our society today and why change is needed. Anna talks about the maternal health crisis in the United States, the lack of support in the postpartum period, and she tells us about her bestselling book, The Three Mothers.
57 min
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EP162. Mom Guilt & Partner Guilt
We've all heard of mom guilt but, have you heard of partner guilt? Probably not because we think Renee made it up. It's a thing! Renee explains what both the guilts are in this episode and why they suck. She'll also tell you how she tries to combat them.
24 min
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EP161. One and Done with Only You Podcast Host,...
Jess Myhre from the Only You Podcast sheds some light on the stereotypes that families with only one child have to deal with, the choice to have one or no children, and the glorification of having many children. Is having one or no children selfish? Renee and Jess really break it all down.
51 min
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EP160. From Carrie Bradshaw to Mommy
Renee tells us how her priorities and life goals changed over the course of her life. She went from focusing only on herself to focusing on what's best for her family unit. Many people struggle with the transition to family life (especially when you've been focusing on yourself for years).
21 min
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EP159. Surrogacy and Single Parenthood, with Po...
Renee sits down with the one and only Perez Hilton to discuss surrogacy, what it's like to be a single gay father to 3 children, and of course some pop culture!
41 min
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EP158. The Drama Surrounding My $400 Fake Fiddl...
Renee tells the story of the $400 fake tree that set TikTok on fire. She also discusses some of the comments she received about not sharing finances. She explains her family's situation and why this is not possible for many families.
24 min
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EP157. TikTok's Favourite Preschool Therapist- ...
Ever wonder what the heck to do when your child throws a tantrum? Licensed professional clinical therapist Ryan Allen explains all the tips and tricks to better communicate with your children while building a strong connection. He explains gentle parenting techinques and how to implement them to make those tantrums a little less crazy for the both of you. Have a listen cause this is a good one!
49 min
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EP156. These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things...
Renee shares some of her favourite books, movies, TV shows, kitchen items, clothing, underwear, and more!!!
27 min
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EP155. From Mommy & Me Groups to Chrissy Teigen...
Ria is the queen of organization and on this episode she spoils us with all the tips and tricks to get your house feeling right and working for you and your family. Are the kids toys taking over? Ria to the rescue! Renee gets the tips on top organizational products to help you with your organizational dreams and much much more!
50 min
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EP154. OMG It's 2022 - New Year, Same Me (with ...
Do you believe it is 2022? Renee still feels stuck in March 2020. Life has been so different since the pandemic hit. In this episode Renee reflects on the past two years. How her family life has changed, what she habits she wants to change in 2022 and, what she wants to do more of!
22 min
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EP153. Microbiomes & Gut Health, with Seed Co-F...
Ara Katz tells us all about the human microbiome! What does the microbiome do? What happens when it's out of whack? Why are pets good for our microbiome? What is a probiotic? Are all probiotics created equally? She explains why it is so important to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in our bodies. You're going to want to go play in the dirt after this one.
44 min
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EP152. A Chat About ADHD, with psychiatrist, Dr...
Dr. Melissa Shepard and Renee have a candid chat about ADHD and overall mental wellness. She discusses how symptoms of ADHD present themselves differently in adults than in children and why ADHD is underdiagnosed in women. Dr. Shepard explains the similarities of ADHD and other diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. From mindfulness to medication, she covers it all.
52 min
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EP151. Holidays with Kids: The Good, The Bad, T...
Renee gives her honest opinion about what the holidays are like with kids. Their excitement is magical, when things don't go as planned it's frustrating, and when people are loud and your kids don't sleep, it's annoying. Happy Holidays!
25 min
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EP150. All Things Sugar, with Dr. Taylor Arnold
Dr. Taylor Arnold is a registered dietician and completed her PhD in nutrition. In this episode, she discusses all things sugar! She explains that we need to focus more on our child's behaviour around food and not only the food itself. This episode is filled with tips and tricks for creating a healthy relationship with food for both yourself and your children.
54 min
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EP149. Sometimes I Slam Doors
Toddler home all week while trying to get work done, a rough bed time, a toddler trying to hit you = door slam. Renee shares what lead to her slamming a door, how she instantly regretted it and, what she should have done instead.
25 min
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EP148. Balancing Work, Home Life and, Motherhoo...
Yoky Matsuoka is the founder of Yohana, a personal assistant service designed to enhance well-being for moms and families. On this episode she discusses the struggle of balancing work and family life. She provides some tips and tricks to decrease the overall stress felt by so many parents. Yoky founded Yohana, an app, that helps families with their day to day tasks so they can spend more quality time together.
35 min
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EP147. Dear Meghan Markle
Renee responds to Meghan Markle's comment "When you have one kid, it's a hobby. Two children is parenting." Lots to unpack and consider here!
22 min
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EP146. Pregnancy and Motherhood After Infertili...
Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula and New Parent Educator. In this episode she tells us how to thrive in pregnancy and motherhood after struggling with infertility or loss, why we should be considering male infertility early on and, about her experience with fertility and having three babies after the age of 40.
48 min
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EP145. Q & A with Renee
Renee is answering your questions! What would she do differently in pregnancy/postpartum/early motherhood if she were to do it all over again?And, how did her and her husband make the decision to only have one child? Renee thoroughly answers both!
25 min
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EP144. Attachment Science, with Clinical Psycho...
Dr. Tanya Cotler is an adult and child clinical psychologist who specializes in parent-child attachment and maternal mental health. In this episode she explains the difference between attachment science and attachment parenting, why sleep training is not detrimental to the parent-child bond and, how we as parents can foster a secure attachment in our child. Youd don't want to miss this one!
59 min
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EP143. It's Impossible To Do ALL The Things
Renee made a list of all the things she wishes she had time to do when it comes to family, friends, work and, self-care. There is no way one human could possible do ALL of the things. How do we choose what to do? Why is self-care always the lowest priority? Renee shares her list and tries to sort out how prioritize everything.
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