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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EP71. From Corporate to Kale and Krunches, with...
Renee chats with Marlie about her journey from the corporate world to the health, fitness, and social media world. She tells us how she stays organized, how her work week has changed over this past year, and how she's preparing for baby #2!...
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EP70. Renee Answers Listener Questions
Renee is answering listener questions that were sent in on Instagram (@the.mom.room)! Topics include in-laws, anxiety medication, podcasting, and more!This episode is supported by Puddles and Play. Professionally crafted children's toys made by...
32 min
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EP69. Tantrums, Emotional Regulation, and Paren...
The Psyched About Kids philosophy is based on a heart-centred approach to parenting and uses strategies from the latest brain science research. Joanna and Lara's mission is to promote healthy child development by making brain science accessible...
64 min
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EP68. Sleep Struggles Be Like, with Renee Reina
After a hellish week of resisting bedtime, Renee explains what went down. In the past, sleep struggles have rarely lasted more than a few nights. When it started to happen consistently every nights, Renee and her husband had to change their plan...
30 min
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EP67. Resentment and Rebuilding the Connection ...
You guys voted on what you wanted Dr. Tracy to talk about and resentment and rebuilding the connection with your partner won by a landslide! Dr. Tracy tells us what leads to resentment, how to shift from blaming your partner to identifying how you...
60 min
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EP66. Variables in Motherhood We Often Don't Co...
A podcast topic by popular demand! Renee wrote about this topic in an Instagram post and it was very well received. We are so quick to compare ourselves to other moms, evaluate other moms,  and judge other moms but, we fail to consider variables...
27 min
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EP65. Myths vs. Facts with Mommy Labor Nurse, L...
Liesel (@mommy.labornurse) tells us about her birth experiences, how and why she started Mommy Labor Nurse, and sets the record straight about some of the most common pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum myths! This episode is supported...
51 min
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Greatest Hits: Mom Shaming and Daycare, with Re...
After reading some of the ignorant comments on her recent TikToks about her son returning to daycare, Renee realized there is a huge misconception about daycare. These comments and her video replies sparked a huge debate in her TikTok comments section....
44 min
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EP63. Sensory Sensitivity in Children with Pedi...
Pediatric Occupational Therapist, Laura Petix, tells us what Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is, the difference between SPD and a sensory quirk, why a proper assessment is so important, and what parents can do if they suspect their child is...
57 min
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The Mom Room Book Club - Jan 2021 - How Not To ...
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn. They cover some of their favourite topics including; the title of the book, maternal gatekeeping, communication,  and so much more! To join The Mom Room...
34 min
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EP62. How Do You Do It All... with Renee Reina
Renee answers the question "how do you do it all?" Specifically, she explains how she doesn't do it all and why she hates the saying "women can have it all!" Topics include social media, sleep, quality time with her husband, and more! This episode...
28 min
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EP61. Potty Training with Oh Crap! Author, Jami...
Potty training expert, Jamie Glowacki, tells us when we should potty train, how to make the transition to daycare easier, whether boys are really more difficult to train, and what the blocks of her potty training method are. Who knew a...
49 min
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EP60. Communicating Your Needs, No Matter How B...
Renee dives into an article she found online (linked below) that describes how to communicate your needs to your partner. She goes over four steps to guide the conversation and gives examples from her own relationship.Article: How To Communicate...
20 min
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EP59. Returning to Sex after Giving Birth with ...
Whether you have given birth recently, or a few years ago, this episode is full of information that you need to know. Kate takes us through the five steps to comfortably returning to sex after giving birth. Instagram accounts dedicated to pelvic...
48 min
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EP58. "Well, at least your husband..." with Ren...
Who knew a TikTok about making french toast and re-potting some plants would garner so much attention and judgement!? Renee did! She chats with her friend Cathy about the nasty comments and the toxic culture that exists amongst some women that...
30 min
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EP57. Taking a Mom Break, with Erica Fraser
Renee chats with Erica Fraser, the creator of Mom Break, about motherhood, marriage, postpartum depression, and more! This episode is supported by The Latte Co. Visit thelatteco.com and use code THEMOMROOM10 to get 10% off + free shipping on your...
49 min
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EP56. How to Fight with Your Partner, with Rene...
Renee chats about the four things Dr's Julie and John Gottman consider to be lethal in a relationship. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Gottman Institute: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling (written by Ellie Lisitsa)The...
27 min
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EP55. Shootin' The Sh*t with Alexandra & Shane ...
Renee, Shane, and Alexandra sit down for a hilarious conversation about marriage, babies, date nights, and reality TV! Grab yourself a beverage and settle in for a laugh. To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee...
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EP54. Sleep, Post-Covid Plans, and Goals, with ...
Renee answers listener questions about sleep regressions, post-covid plans, and her 2021 goals. Sleep Episodes:EP37. A Different Perspective on Sleep and Your Baby, with Angela BuenoEP16. The Sleep Episode, with Amanda Jewson aka The Sleep QueenTo...
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EP53. Encouraging Bodily Autonomy and Body Safe...
Dr. Brodersen explains to us why fostering bodily autonomy in children is important, how to do it, and what not to do. The second half of the conversation is focused on body safety. She shares some eye opening statistics regarding childhood sexual...
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EP52. A Potty Training Diary: The First Five Da...
Renee and her husband started potty training their toddler on Dec 31st. Happy New Year to them! In this episode Renee takes you through their potty training methods, what has worked, what hasn't worked, the ups, downs, and the chaos. To join The...
26 min
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The Mom Room Book Club - Dec 2020 - F*cked at 4...
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about F*cked at 40 by Tova Leigh. They cover some of their favourite topics from the book including; asking for help, marriage after kids, body shame, missing your selfish days, and so much more! To join The Mom...
50 min
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EP51. The Pediatric Urology Episode, with My Hu...
Renee and her husband sat down to discuss some hot topics in pediatric urology. This episode is a must listen. Topics covered include circumcision, UTIs, testicular torsion, bed wetting, and more!! To join The Mom Room Facebook Community, click...
46 min
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EP50. It's Okay if You Consider Blow-Drying You...
Many moms with young children consider a bubble bath or going shopping solo, a form of self-care. After posting about her self-care day that consisted of blow-drying her hair and going to Walmart alone while listening to a podcast, Renee received...
20 min
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EP49. Struggle Care, with KC Davis
EP49. KC Davis is the author of How To Keep House While Drowning, and a TikTok star! Her messages regarding care tasks and mental health have resonated with so many moms over the course of the pandemic. The two chat about the six pillars of struggle...
51 min