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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EP48. My New Years Resolution and Matthew McCon...
EP48. Renee shares her family's holiday lockdown plans and new years resolution! The Matthew McConaughey impersonation is just a bonus. Enjoy! ___________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Facebook Community,...
22 min
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The Mom Room Book Club - Nov 2020 - Didn't See ...
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Didn't See That Coming by Rachel Hollis. After announcing this book as our November pick, we quickly came to realize that Rachel Hollis is very polarizing person (people either love her or hate her, and very...
44 min
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EP47. Everything Safety with Tot Squad Founder,...
EP47. Jennifer founded Tot Squad in 2011. In this episode, Jen shares all her safety tips and product recommendations. Topics covered include: water safety; car seat safety; sleep safety; travel, and; so much more! Grab a pen and paper and take some...
58 min
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EP46. Having Different Priorities Than Your Par...
EP46. Renee talks about all the household chores her husband cares about that she doesn't (dishes, laundry, dinner), and all the things she cares about that her husband doesn't (changing bedding, vacuuming, clean bathrooms). It is important to...
32 min
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EP45. Marriage After Babies, with Tova & Mike L...
EP45. Get ready to laugh! Renee sits down with Tova and Mike Leigh to chat about marriage after babies. They share how their relationship changed after babies, how they got out of "the fog" and, they give us new moms and dads their best advice! This...
42 min
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EP44. The Social Construct of Romantic Partners...
EP44. Renee takes us through the evolution of her relationship with regard to sleeping in the same bed with her now husband. How have her views on couples sharing a bed and her bed sharing habits changed throughout dating, living together, marriage,...
32 min
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EP43. The Food Allergy Episode, with The Allerg...
EP43. Renee chats with Kathleena (a.k.a. The Allergy Chef) for a conversation that is jam packed with valuable information for families with food  allergies. Kathleena tells us about the most common food allergies in children and what we should be...
47 min
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EP42. Difficulty Relaxing, Partner Guilt, and L...
EP42. Does the ability to relax (mentally and physically at the same time) disappear once you've had a child? Renee tries to understand why this is so difficult for her. She explains how her partner guilt is still going strong. And, why does it seem the...
21 min
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EP41. Anxiety and OCD in Pregnancy and Motherho...
EP41. Renee chats with licensed therapist, Jenna Overbaugh. Jenna tells us about her own experience with anxiety and OCD in pregnancy and motherhood. She explains why fear makes sense in context of parenting, how to know whether your anxiety/OCD...
64 min
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EP40. Playing with kids isn't fun... ya, I said...
EP40. Renee was blessed yesterday morning with a special comment (fan mail) on her TikTok where she talks about not enjoying playing her with toddler. In this episode she dissects that comment and gives her two cents. This episode is brought to you by...
30 min
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EP39. Everything Birth Control, with Dr. Alicia...
EP39. Renee chats with Dr. Alicia Power about everything birth control! This is such an informative episode that every woman should be listening to. Topics include: all the different kinds of birth control (natural, hormonal, and non-hormonal); how to...
45 min
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EP38. Two Dogs, a Toddler, and a New House, wit...
EP38. If you follow Renee on social media, you know she has a rocky relationship with her two Pomeranians, Muffin & Bubbles. She loves them but they have become a major source of stress since having her son in 2018. Moving into a new home seemed...
26 min
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EP37. A Different Perspective on Sleep and Your...
EP37. Renee has an honest chat with sleep and wellness consultant, Angela Bueno. Topics include: the difference between your baby BEING independent and ACTING independent; emotional regulation or "self-soothing"; attachment; validating a mother's...
52 min
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EP36. Things I Didn't Know About Myself Until I...
EP36. Renee reflects on things she didn't know about herself until she became a mom. After putting this topic out on Instagram, she received a ton of feedback from you guys about what you have discovered about yourselves since becoming a mom. She dives...
29 min
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The Mom Room Bookclub - Oct 2020 - Little Fires...
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ing. They answer some reading guide questions and compare the book to the TV show. To join The Mom Room Book Club on Instagram, click HERE. 
35 min
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EP35. Physical Development, Milestones, and Pla...
EP35. Renee chats with pediatric physiotherapist, Jennifer Halfin about all things physical development. They discuss the physical development milestone ranges (the ranges are huge by the way), tips for helping your little one to master certain skills,...
52 min
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EP34. Self-Care Since Becoming a Mom, with Rene...
EP34. Renee describes some things she has done since Milo was born that she considers self-care. She breaks it down into stages: newborn, 6-18 months, quarantine, and post-quarantine. These may not be considered typical "self-care" practices but, for...
40 min
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EP33. Everything PLAY, with Walk Talk Play
EP33. Renee sits down with the ladies of Walk Talk Play.  Kim and Amanda are pediatric occupational therapists, Rhea is a pediatric physical therapist, and Shawn is a speech language pathologist. They tell us all about developmental stages of play, the...
67 min
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Bonus: The Total Mom Pitch, with Anna Sinclair
Bonus: Anna Sinclair is the Founder & CEO of The Total Mom Inc. which is a digital community, and event series that provide support to moms as they travel through their journey  of motherhood both personally and professionally. In this episode Anna...
41 min
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EP32. Not Everyone Has The Same Priorities And ...
EP32. Do you ever experience negative emotions as a result of comparing yourself to another mom or comparing your child to someone else's child? Renee tells us why we should never compare and explains what we should do instead: accept that some things...
36 min
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EP31. Helping Your Child Build a Healthy Relati...
EP31. Lindsay Ronga's mission is to EMPOWER every person on this planet to love their relationship with food and their body. The founder of OutshiningED explains why we should be giving our children chicken nuggets and cake, why we should never label...
47 min
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EP30. Please Brush Your F*cking Teeth, with Ren...
EP30. Is anyone else super stressed about their toddler not brushing their teeth? Renee explains the teeth brushing struggles going on in her house. What they've tried (toothbrushes, toothpastes, YouTube videos, etc.), what people have recommended they...
30 min
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EP29. Special Needs (or, Exceptionalities) Pare...
EP29. Coach Jackie Power educates, inspires, and entertains in this episode about parenting a child with special needs or, exceptionalities. Topics include: genetic disorders, how to access resources, what to say and not to say to parents with a special...
51 min
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EP28. Anxiety is a Real B*tch, with Renee Reina
EP28. Renee had planned on talking about tantrums and teeth brushing today but, her experience with anxiety is what came out instead. She talks about what anxiety was like for her, why she decided to start medication, and how her quality of life has...
34 min
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The Mom Room Bookclub - Sept 2020 - Mom Truths ...
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about Mom Truths by Cat & Nat. Just an open and honest conversation about Mom Truths! A must listen!Resources mentioned in this episode:To read Renee's blog post about packing a hospital bag click, HERE.
51 min