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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Call Her Mommy: my toddler made me cry
Renee tells the tale of the ultimate meltdown and how Milo made her cry. Also, after a long visit, Renee's in-laws have left and she chats about the pros and cons of having family stay over.
26 min
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EP183. Division Of Labor In The Household, with...
Certified Fair Play facilitator, Laura Danger and Renee talk about the division of labor in the household, invisible labor, why you need to value your time and rest more, and her famous TikTok quote about "mediocre men". They bring to light the importance of equal rest for both partners and how developing a system of "Fair Play" can really enhance your relationship.
49 min
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Call Her Mommy: The Default Parent Part 2
Part two of all things default parent. Why someone becomes the default parent? Is it anyone's fault? How to change the default parent dynamic in your family. Why don't people seem to grasp this concept?
25 min
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EP181. Trauma, Shame, and Stress in Children, w...
Dr. Chuck Geddes is a psychologist and founder of Complex Trauma Resources. In this episode, Dr. Geddes explains; the difference between trauma and complex trauma; how trauma impacts the developing brain of a child; what a shame-based identity is; why highly sensitive response systems can be made worse by attachment disruptions, and; how we can calm the stress response system in children and better connect with them.
50 min
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Call Her Mommy: The Default Parent Part I
This is where the conversation about being the default parent started. Renee is re-sharing her very first episode about this topic. She talks about when she started to notice she was the default parent, why it was so difficult, and how she and her husband managed this issue throughout quarantine. Next week Renee is going to give an update about the default parent topic - don't miss it.
32 min
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EP179. Coughs, Fevers, Vitamins and More! with ...
TikTok's favourite pediatric emergency physician, Dr. Beachgem, breaks down all our burning questions about our children's health! She tells us how to best ease cold symptoms, what the most common childhood injuries are, why kids get fevers all the time, and more!
47 min
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Call Her Mommy: celebrities, TomTom, and catfis...
Think of this episode as an audio version of a travel diary. Featuring my sister-in-law, Caroline Ross.
33 min
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EP177. Adventurous Eating, Meal Prep, and Diet ...
Noelle tells us how to promote adventurous eating in our children, the ultimate secret to easy meal prep, and how to foster a healthy relationship with food while also battling diet culture. Feeding kids can be tough, so have a listen, Noelle is here to help!
51 min
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Call Her Mommy: The week before Hollywood
Renee has touched down in LA (hopefully) and tells us about the shit show that occurred the week before. Milo was sick. Cancelled appointments & shopping with Charly Goss! Renee is now a stylish person she shares what she learned from Charly! It's a good one!
28 min
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EP175. Anxiety, Stress, and Social Media, with ...
Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Melanie McNally, joins Renee to talk about mental health, anxiety, social media, and how to better communicate with your teen. She tells us how parents can help teens cope and manage anxiety as well as the effects social media can have on their mental health and well being.
47 min
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Call Her Mommy: Botox & filler, preparing for L...
Renee shares her experience with botox & filler. Why she gets it, how much it costs, who does it, is it painful? A Saturday morning rant about bedding (you know you're 37 when...). Her trip to LA is coming quick and she's scrambling to prepare. WTF do people wear in LA? Will she be doing a podcast interview in person with someone!? Ahhhhh. Renee also discusses Tom and Katie splitting, and the Kim Kardashian controversy.
29 min
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EP173. Motherhood, Major Life Transitions, and ...
Linda Fruits, of Fruits of Motherhood, chats with Renee about her transition to motherhood, mom guilt, and the amazing story of how TikTok knew she was interested in women before she did! It's a great conversation that includes advice for other moms who may be wanting to make a major life change.
51 min
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Call Her Mommy: A birthday gift to myself and o...
Renee & Milo head North to visit family. Renee splurges on something very random as a birthday gift to herself and she discusses why she thinks she doesn't feel the mental load burden when she stays at her parents house. She also shares one of her favourite quotes, and Liza tells us a cautionary tale about ordering UFC fights on HBO.
29 min
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EP171. Is Gentle Parenting Privileged Parenting...
Renee and Chazz discuss the heated TikTok debate of whether gentle parenting is privileged parenting.
55 min
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EP170. Parent's Night Out feat. Periods, Protes...
Have a seat and grab a coffee. Renee is going to tell the story of her date night away with her husband. Expect the unexpected: period blood, protests, and sleeping on the couch.
48 min
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EP169. Momtourage x The Mom Room
Ashley and Keri are the hilarious hosts of the Momtourage Podcast. In this episode the ladies cover everything from pandemic parenting to celebrity encounters. Renee asks them some rapid fire questions at the end. Who do you think their childhood crushes were?
54 min
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EP168. New Pod Who Dis?
Welcome to the very first new format solo episode! Renee shares thoughts, stories, and random thoughts throughout her week and, she chats about why she thinks she is the default parent.
38 min
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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.
48 min
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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