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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EP82. Shootin' the Sh*t with Cat & Nat
Renee chats with fellow Canadian Moms, Cat & Nat. The three chat about the recent school closures in Ontario; cell phones, social media, and children; mom guilt; making lunches and snacks, and more! Renee asks Cat & Nat who their childhood...
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HOT TOPIC: Whining
HOT TOPIC: Renee chats with Mr. Chazz (@mrchazzmrchazz) about whining! Renee complains about Milo's recent whining for fruit snacks and Chazz tells us why children whine, how we can respond in the moment, and how to teach our children to start...
26 min
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EP81. Rage in Motherhood: What is it? Why does ...
Jen Reddish is a Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor that specializes in motherhood, peri-natal mental health, birth preparation, birth processing, and body image. In this episdoe, Jen tells us what rage in motherhood is, why it happens, and...
49 min
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EP80. Transitioning from Crib to Bed: Our Exper...
After holding off for as long as possible, Renee and her husband pulled the trigger and built their son's IKEA toddler bed. Transitioning from a crib to a bed is exciting, scary, and sad all at once. Renee gives all the deets on how they made the...
28 min
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The Mom Room Book Club - Feb 2021 - Born a Crim...
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen talk about Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. After listening to the audio book, they chat about the funny stories, upsetting stories, and they tie it in with some current events at the end!To join The Mom Room Book Club,...
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EP79. Let's Talk About Menopause, with Dr. Oliv...
Naturopathic doctor, Olivia Rose, tell us all about menopause. What is actually happening in the body? What are the symptoms and health implications? Why is menopause such a taboo subject? Why does nobody talk about it? Finally, she tells us how...
32 min
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EP78. Ten Nuggets of Wisdom, with Renee Reina
Last week Renee answered some listener questions that were sent in on Instagram. One of the questions she received was "what are your top ten pieces of advice?" She felt this question deserved it's own episode. Renee gives some advice she's picked...
28 min
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EP77. Advocating for Equal Access to Education ...
When Aaron’s daughter was diagnosed with autism at an early age and initially denied access to special education, he began to write about his family’s journey. Aaron chats with Renee about how the most vulnerable students are losing their access...
45 min
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EP76. Resenting Motherhood, Setting Boundaries,...
Renee talks (to herself in her office) about some topics that listeners suggested. She forgot to sing some 90's bangers so, be sure to tune in to IG stories. This episode is supported by GrowCo Postpartum Rehab.Follow GrowCo (@growco.rehab) on...
29 min
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EP75. Feeding Toddlers, with Jennifer Anderson ...
Jennifer and Renee chat about heavy metals in foods, why kids eat so well at daycare and not at home, baby-led weaning, tips for how to feed your picky eater, and so much more! This episode is supported by The Latte Co. Visit thelatteco.com and...
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EP74. Being Home Alone Sucks - Unless You're Ma...
Renee received an overwhelming number of messages when she asked you to tell her about your experiences with being home alone (with your baby/toddler/children). Not wanting to be alone, getting anxious at the thought of your partner being gone,...
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HOT TOPIC: Toddlers and Hitting
HOT TOPIC: Renee chats with parenting coach, Tia Slightham (@tiaparentingcoach) about how to deal with a toddler who is hitting (hitting parents or siblings/friends). She tells us what to do in calm moments to teach children and prevent hitting, what to...
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EP73. A Conversation with Jancee Dunn, Author o...
Jancee is a New York Times best selling author. Her book How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids is wildly popular among moms (for obvious reasons) and is a must-read! Jancee and Renee chat about maternal gatekeeping, marriage after kids, mom...
51 min
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EP72. Mom Culture, Childhood Crushes, and Buzz ...
Renee and Jessi chat about their children's Toy Story obsession, their childhood crushes, mom culture on social media, and so much more! This is a hilarious conversation you don't want to miss. Mentioned in this episode: NMWD episode: Are the...
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HOT TOPIC: Transitioning Your Toddler From a Cr...
HOT TOPIC: Renee chats with sleep expert, Amanda Jewson (@babysbestsleep) about transitioning toddlers from a crib to a bed. When to do it? What safety precautions should be taken? What you can expect. How to set boundaries. And, more!Visit Amanda's...
32 min
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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