Stassi Schroeder is returning to reality tv. Taylor Swift hosts a pool party at her Rhode Island home. Leave Blake alone! Mom wants advice on whether she should get her daughter a training bra. My problem with fantasy novels.

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!

Renee is rambling on about the 23 Pomeranians that were rescued by the SPCA in British Columbia, how she turns into a couch potato at her parents house, and tells you about her favourite school lunch ideas and products!

Vanessa Marin, LMFT and her husband, Xander are the authors of Sex Talks: The Five Conversations That Will Transform Your Love Life. One common issue that comes up in marriage post-baby is a lack of intimacy and a loss of connection. We think sex should happen spontaneously and naturally, and that we shouldn't need to do anything to feel desire. It often does feel that way in the beginning of relationships, meaning that couples never have meaningful conversations about sex, what turns them on, what they need to feel connected, or learn how to navigate sexual conflict effectively. So when the honeymoon phase wears off, and the spark dims, couples are left feeling lost if their sex life doesn't live up to what it used to be. In this Episode, Vanessa and Xander help us discover what type of sex drive, sex personality type, and initiation style you have, and then they get into the five essential conversations that every romantic couple should have.

Obviously we start with an update on the It Ends With Us drama! Renee gives an update on her perimenopause symptoms and birth control journey. Two articles from ScaryMommy are discussed: the new pain management guidelines for IUD insertion and, a new study shows that moving a lot when you're a child can lead to depression later in life.

It's an entertaining episode today! We chat about the It Ends With Us drama and the new theories that are circulating on TikTok! Shawn Mendes has new music out and a new tour!!! WHAT! We discuss parenting advice on how to handle kids when they talk back. And, the viral video about motherhood being unsatisfying is discussed.

In the first half of this episode, Renee discusses the It Ends With Us movie and the suspected drama among the cast members. The second half of today's episode is my interview with RHOC star, Gina Kirschenheiter. Season 18 of The Real Housewives of Orange County is streaming now on Hayu!

We have a treat for you today! Renee and her sister, Liza, have a hilarious podcast called Insufferable. Please enjoy the sisterly banter and if your ears like it, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Renee gives an update on her birth control journey, hormones, and perimenopause! Then, she discusses the following: a woman backs out of a girls trip when the other woman tells her she's bringing her kids; a new mom can't attend her cousins wedding after they say no kids under 12 are allowed (but, she has a 4-month old and is exclusively breastfeeding; the new reality tv show "the secret lives of mormon moms" comes out September 6th; and, the ballerina farm drama.

Today we are revisiting one of our favourite episodes with Michael Vaughn (@worldshaker). Renee and Michael chat about the division of labour and childcare, the rise of sharenting (sharing your children on social media), his vasectomy experience, and Bluey!

Renee recaps her trip to Germany to see Taylor Swift and tells you about her upcoming trip to New York this week! Then she comments on two parenting articles; one about mom guilt in the summer (Scary Mommy), and one about dusty dads vs. dope dads (Parents). To finish she gives a content recap (Presumed Innocent, Love Island USA, ACOTAR, This Summer Will Be Different).

Today we are revisiting the most downloaded episode of 2023. Dr. Ashurina Ream is a clinical psychologist and the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account, @psychedmommy. In this episode, Renee & Ashurina chat about mom guilt, the mental load of motherhood, and five relationship traps parents must avoid!

It's a hot topics episode! Renee discusses some recent parenting articles about playing with your kids, pets post-children, and teens and romance novels.

Jimmy Knowles is the creator behind the wildly popular TikTok and Instagram account, Jimmy On Relationships. He tells us about how he and his wife navigated an affair in their marriage and how that was the catalyst for his interest in how to have a successful relationship. We chat about default parenting, the mental load, the tools that so many men are missing in order to have successful partnerships, and more! You will be sending this to your partner : )

EP417. Renee chats about the new family influencer law that passed in Illinois, romance-only bookstores, and give a recap on Cancun, birth control, and more!

It is a screen time revisit! As parents, all we hear about is how bad screens are for kids. We are bombarded with guidelines about how much screen time kids should get and what kinds of shows they should be watching. Dr. Cindy Hovington breaks down what the research actually says about screens. She gives us tips for how to manage screen time at home, she tells us what her favourite kids shows are, and she stresses the importance of balance when it comes to screens and other activities.

Revisit: Let's take a trip down memory lane when, after an eventful bathtime/bedtime, Renee reflects on how she expressed her frustration with the situation onto her husband. Why does this happen? What can you do if it does happen? What does it lead to? And, how can we stop doing it? Toddlers and children can be frustrating but it's important to not take it out on your partner!

Rage Revisit: 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 why it is so common. She gives us tools we can use in those diffuclt moments and tools to help alleviate and prevent rage in the long-term.

It's a new Mom Chat!! Jess lives in the Toronto area and we had a fun chat about Taylor Swift, book, and motherhood : )

Tessa Stuckey is a licensed professional counsellor, parenting coach, author, and the creator behind @themomtherapist. Tessa primarily works with teenagers and parents in today's fast-paced, tech-filled world which has given her a new perspective on parenting and has impacted how she is raising her own children. In this episode we chat about smartphones, the importance of unsupervised play in childhood, parents & phones, and so much more!

Renee chatted with a listener who wished to remain anonymous about her experience with anxiety, ADHD, and trying to do everything perfectly when she became a mom. This eventually lead her to having a breakdown and starting medication. Having a baby in the covid years also had a major impact on her because there was no one to help out and she was isolated at home with a newborn.

Andrea Brambila (@brambila_bits) is a therapist and mom of two that specializes in maternal mental health. In this episode she tells us about her experience with severe postpartum anxiety, not feeling pressured to entertain your kids 24/7, how her family has navigated smartphones, and more!

Renee's sister, Liza, joins her for this Parents In The News episode! Topics include: Signing liability waivers at children's play places: what you are actually signing and what one lawyer has to say about it. The viral TikTok about the mom that doesn't return the shopping cart (we have thoughts). Hoda Kotb says she never uses the word "diet" in her home. How do we navigate nutrition and health without a focus on "dieting".

Nina Caviggiola is a content creator, podcaster, and mom of two toddlers. In this episode, Nina talk about the highs and lows of motherhood, her self-care practices, and how she's made a career out of dressing a midsize "mom bod" in a relatable and honest way.

After posting a carousel of "some things you may not know about me", Renee received so many questions about her past experiences. One of those experiences was playing NCAA volleyball and ultimately quitting the team after one season. Here is the story!