In this episode of The Mom Room podcast, host Renee Reina opens up about her personal healthcare journey, focusing on her recent colonoscopy experience and digestion! She takes listeners through the evolution of her symptoms, starting from when they first appeared and the struggles she faced along the way. Renee shares the various approaches she’s tried over the years to alleviate her discomfort, offering valuable insights and tips for others going through similar challenges. As she looks ahead to 2025, Renee reveals her plans for optimizing her health and living better, giving listeners hope and inspiration to take charge of their own wellness journeys.

In this episode of The Mom Room, Renee continues her deep dive into Mel Robbins’ powerful 7-question reflection exercise, helping you set intentional goals for 2025. After exploring the first three questions in the previous episode, Renee now answers the final four, tackling topics like what to leave behind in 2024, how to prioritize joy, and where she wants to focus her energy in the coming year.

Welcome to the very first episode of 2025! In this special episode of The Mom Room Podcast, host Renee kicks off the new year by diving deep into a powerful exercise she heard on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Mel challenged her listeners to reflect on their 2024 before setting goals for the upcoming year, and Renee is doing the same! In this episode, Renee takes you through the first three of Mel’s seven thought-provoking questions, offering personal insights and reflections on the past year. From examining moments of growth to recognizing the lessons learned, Renee shows how these reflections can lay the groundwork for intentional goal-setting in 2025.

Renee shares about her first experience on a cruise! She sailed for 3 nights on Disney's newest ship, The Treasure. She discusses the onboard amenities, entertainment options, dining options, and compares the Disney Cruise experience to a traditional all-inclusive resort vacation. With insights on family-friendly activities, dining, and the unique Disney touch, Renee emphasizes the joy of experiencing such a vacation with children. She concludes with recommendations for future Disney Cruisers and recommends THIS article to learn more.

Lately, Renee has been getting lots of questions about ADHD since she started posting about taking her prescribed medication, with people wanting to know more about how ADHD presents in women, treatment options, and just general questions about diagnoses.

Renee had a mom guilt moment the other day about none other than the damn elf on the shelf. In this episode she talks about that experience, explains the rules of the elf on the shelf (which she didn't realize were so particular). Finally, she talks about the mental load of it all and shares some of the listener's feedback!

Renee is back this week talking to Janelle Riddle, who recently went viral on TikTok for a post aimed at the complex (and sometimes toxic) mother-in-law/daughter-in-law dynamic. No doubt that this can be a tricky relationship to navigate, especially with the generational differences in parenting that exist now. But there’s always room for common ground, and of course this relationship can be perfectly healthy if there are honest discussions on both sides. Janelle talks about setting expectations and clear boundaries, especially during the stressful postpartum period, to maintain a good relationship. Tune in for some insightful chats about both women’s experiences with their own MILs and why social media has given them a new platform to share and heal from their experiences.

In this solo episode, Renee chats about a recent unexpected snow day, an upcoming Disney cruise, and why she has been storying less on Instagram. In the pop culture segment she talks about Dwayne Johnson's surprising answer to the question "do you ever have fun?" and, she asks the questions we are all wondering about the Swift-Kelce Thanksgiving that took place this past weekend. Finally, she chats book! Specifically, what you guys said when she asked for cozy holiday book recommendations!

This week, Renee chats with Jo Mathisen, a producer behind the groundbreaking documentary The M Factor, which explores the very misunderstood and almost taboo topic of menopause.

In this solo episode, Renee Reina opens up about her personal journey with ADHD, including what it’s been like taking medication for the first time and the changes she’s trying to make to avoid burnout. In the pop culture segment, Renee dives into the latest Vanderpump Rules news, including the recent news that Schwartz & Sandy’s restaurant is closing and how the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules will feature an all-new cast of servers at SUR and no original cast members. Finally, in the parenting segment, Renee has an honest rant about the external pressures couples face when it comes to intimacy. She discusses how there is no "one size fits all" when it comes to relationships and intimacy, and why it’s important to remove judgment and create space for what works for you and your partner. Tune in for a candid and heartfelt conversation about mental health, pop culture, and relationship dynamics!

The two cover tons of ground, talking about everything from keeping up with trends on TikTok to dealing with nagging feelings of imposter syndrome to the best trashy reality TV. With her kids now 8 and 10, Libby reflects on how much things have changed for her since she was in the ‘trenches’ in the early days of motherhood, especially during the pandemic years. She’s channeling all those lessons learned into a new book she’s in the process of writing, due out sometime in 2026! Tune in for candid and relatable insights on navigating life as a creator, mother, and business owner, all while balancing mental health and the pursuit of personal passions.

In this solo episode of The Mom Room Podcast, I dive into some valuable parenting tips on teaching your kids about kindness, charity, and the importance of donating. I share practical ways to instill these values early on, helping to raise compassionate little humans. I also chat about Claudia Oshry's pregnancy announcement!! I discuss an article about working as a team with your partner. And, I vent about how, as parents, we rarely get the chance to watch our favorite TV shows anymore—why is it so hard to find time for a good binge? Tune in for a mix of parenting wisdom, pop culture thoughts, and a little humor about the realities of life with young kids!

From navigating the challenges of co-parenting and overcoming a nicotine addiction to finding balance with fitness and self-care, Aurora opens up about her experiences with refreshing honesty. They discuss the highs and lows of the newborn phase, her PCOS diagnosis, and what filming The Culpo Sisters taught her about resilience. Aurora also reveals her go-to wellness hacks, favorite beauty item, true thoughts on Taylor Swift, her dream reality TV show, and so much more.

In this solo episode of The Mom Room Podcast, host Renee Reina is back from her family trip to Cancun, Mexico, and she's sharing all the details! Renee gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at her vacation experience. She talks about the highs and the lows, the challenges of traveling with kids, and what her next vacation plans are. Renee also dives into two fascinating documentaries: Chimp Crazy on HBO, which explores the world of captive chimpanzees and the controversial research surrounding them, and Martha, the Netflix docuseries on the iconic Martha Stewart. Tune in for all the travel stories, documentary insights, and a little mom-life real talk—because it wouldn't be The Mom Room Podcast without it!

One of our most popular guests, Dr. Ashurina Ream, is back in The Mom Room to discuss burnout and intensive parenting.

We're revisiting one of our favourite episodes where Renee shares three of her biggest pieces of advice for moms. Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned mom, these practical and relatable tips will leave you feeling understood. If you know a new mom who could use some encouragement or fresh perspective, be sure to share this episode with her! Let’s spread some love, advice, and solidarity to the moms who need it most. Tune in now to hear Renee’s top three pieces of advice that every mom needs to hear!

Author and podcast host Amy Wilson joins Renee (live in New York!) to discuss people pleasing in motherhood, and, well, life!

TMR: Southern Charm's Craig and Austen & Hayu FanFest Recap

Supernanny Jo Frost joins Renee to further the conversation on the importance of nuance we had last week with Dr. Cotler.

TMR: Fatherly Aspirations, The Impact of Ms. Swift, & The Library Book, Musical Nostalgia,

Psychologist Dr Tanya Cotler, one of Renee’s favourite guests, is back on the podcast to talk about gentle parenting: where it came from, what it was intended to be, and what it became.

TMR: Album Drop Re-do, Superhero's Save Breastmilk & What Is "Intensive" Parenting?

Brittany talks about what she was doing before and how this online life got started for her, finding your niche vs. doing what you want in the moment, and opinions of kids on social media.

TMR: Billionaires Club, Quitting Stuff, & Love Is Blind Recap

Renee is joined by one of the very first parenting influencers on Instagram, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs!