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!

Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is an integrative pediatrician, father, and author of Parenting at Your Own Pace. In this episode we cover all the major parenting topics like sleep training, baby-led weaning, smartphones, and more!

In this episode, Renee talks about The Mom Rage Cycle that Minna Dubin outlined in her book, MOM RAGE. There are five phases and each one couldn't be more relatable. The episode ends with Renee explaining the debacle that happened on Sunday night and her own experience with mom rage.

In this episode, Dr. Christie & Lynnette share their personal and professional experiences with feeding babies. They tell us a little bit about the history of breastfeeding and the evolutionary rationale for supplementation, they break down breastfeeding myths like "colostrum only in the first days of a newborns life is adequate", and they explain why parents are not currently being fully informed when it comes to exclusive breastfeeding. Dr. Christie del Castillo-Hegyi is a board-certified emergency physician and studies newborn brain injury and developmental disabilities caused by insufficient feeding and Lynnette Hafken is a hospital and private practice lactation consultant, former La Leche League Leader, and advocate for family-centered lactation and infant feeding support. Dr. Christie & Lynnette are co-authors of the new book, Fed Is Best: The Unintended Harms of the “Breast Is Best” Message and How to Find the Right Approach for You and Your Baby.

Renee gives a long-weekend recap and declares her new found appreciation for boxed wine. We discuss the current “Parents In The News” - the marathon running mom and her husband that pushed the kids out onto the course to huge their mom before she ever crossed the finish line. Finally, Renee gets into the hard truths about sports and kids sports.

Kaitlyn Nilles aka @honestly.kaitlyn is a single mom of two who shares the real and raw realities of being a mom online. In this episode, Renee and Kaitlyn chat divorce, being a working mom, mom guilt, and more!

Renee does a nice recap of her morning which included an ingrown toenail emergency which completely derailed her day. Some parents in the news are discussed including the baby on the floor at the Taylor Swift concert, and there is a Bieber Baby on the way people!! Enjoy!

EPISODE 400! It is episode 400 and it is a party. Join Renee and her sister, Liza as they discuss some of the hottest topics including; baby unibrows, sleep divorce, decompressing while driving, and The Idea of You! Plus, stay tuned at the end for some fun rapid fire questions!

Happy Mother's Day! On July 1st, 2020, the very first episode of The Mom Room was released and it was titled "momposter syndrome". In that episode, Renee discussed all the things that contribute to feeling like a "momposter" including; social media, comparing ourselves to others, information overload, and more! In this special Mother's Day episode, Renee and Dr. Tanya Cotler sit down and re-visit why so many moms feel like a "momposter".

Tina Cartwright is the founder & creator behind Rebranding Motherhood. Tina is on a mission to empower and support mothers by showcasing the diverse and authentic experiences of motherhood. She challenges stereotypes, celebrates individuality, and has cultivated a community where all mothers feel seen, heard, and valued.

The first half of this episode is a nice chat about current reads, Quiet On Set (which Renee binged last Saturday), why she needs an assistant desperately, and whether she and her husband should go see Taylor Swift in Amsterdam. The last half of this episode is all about perimenopause. Renee shares resources, talks symptoms, and more!

Renee chats with former Bachelor star Colton Underwood about his journey of self-discovery and "Daddyhood". Colton opens up about coming out to his parents on camera, finding true love, navigating the challenges of male infertility, and he tells us about the process of finding an egg donor and surrogate. Colton's new podcast is called Daddyhood and Renee's episode will be out tomorrow!

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau is a mental health advocate, public speaker, and mentor. Over the past twenty years, she has been an ambassador and champion for youth self-esteem, gender equality, emotional literacy, and physical activity. In this episode we dive into the following topics:

Thalia is the creator behind @family.snack.nutritionist and we go all over the place in this episode! How to tell whether your child is a "picky" eater. How to navigate mealtimes with a child that isn't adventurous. And, so much more!

Mom guilt is usually irrational AND it prevents us from enjoying moments in motherhood that should be enjoyable. In this episode Renee shares five strategies she has implemented that have eased the nagging mom guilt feelings and allowed her to enjoy more moments!

EP392. Mom Chats are back! Renee chats with Hitashi and Amanda! Hitashi recently transitioned from one to two children and Amanda tells us about her struggles in postpartum as a new mom and business owner.

Renee talks about preparing for the solar eclipse, how her "parents on smartphones" reel made a lot of people angry, and explains some nuanced parenting situations she has found herself in recently.