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!

Parenting
Kids & Family
Society & Culture
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Parenting at Your Own Pace, with Dr. Joel Gator...
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!
53 min
102
SOLO: The Mom Rage Cycle
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.
26 min
103
The Unintended Harms Of "Breast Is Best", with ...
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.
60 min
104
SOLO: Parents In The News, and The Kids Sports ...
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.
24 min
105
"Balancing" It All: Single-Motherhood, Co-Paren...
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!
44 min
106
SOLO: A Baby At The Eras Tour, A Bieber Baby, a...
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!
24 min
107
"Controversial" Hot Topics With A Very Special ...
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!
56 min
108
Momposter Syndrome 2.0, with Dr. Tanya Cotler
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".
51 min
109
Rebranding Motherhood, with Tina Cartwright
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.
53 min
110
SOLO: Quiet On Set, Book Reports, and Perimenop...
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!
35 min
111
Colton Underwood on Coming Out, Finding Love, a...
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!
42 min
112
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on Parenting and Separa...
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:
46 min
113
Navigating Mealtimes with a "Picky" Eater, with...
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!
62 min
114
SOLO: 5 Ways To Combat Mom Guilt And Enjoy Moth...
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!
26 min
115
Mom Chats: Transitioning From 1 to 2 Kids & Men...
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.
55 min
116
SOLO: I Made Some People Angry & My Child Mocks...
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.
26 min
117
SOLO Hot Topics: Child-Focused Social Media Acc...
A solo episode full of hot topics.
37 min
118
SOLO: Clickbait Parenting Headlines & Parents O...
Renee chats about a recent clickbait parenting headline she came across on social media. Should parents have sex with their newborns in the room? *eye roll* Also, she shares her thoughts on parents and smartphones and why we should all be reflecting on our cell phone use.
20 min
119
Eve Rodsky on Fair Play and Closing The Chore Gap
Eve Rodsky is the author of the wildly popular book, Fair Play. In this episode she tells us how the idea for Fair Play came about, why there is such an unequal division of labour and childcare in most homes, and how we can close this chore gap!
46 min
120
SOLO: Vacation Restraint Collapse, Punishment, ...
EP387. Renee gives an update on their March Break and the restraint collapse that occurred when they got home. She also speaks to the recent video she posted about not giving our kids smartphones and tells you which which accounts you should follow to learn more!
22 min
121
The Invisible Load of Motherhood, with Erica Dj...
What is the invisible load of motherhood? How can we explain it to our partners? How can we share the load with our partners? Erica Djossa is here to unpack everything there is to know about the invisible load of motherhood. Erica's new book, Releasing The Mother Load is out April 9th!
50 min
122
SOLO: LA Recap With My Husband
EP385. Candid and chaotic LA recap with my husband right beside me. Enjoy!
23 min
123
Examining Female Friendships in Motherhood, wit...
Female friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, is back! In this episode she tells us why an imbalance in domestic labor impacts your friendships, how to have hard conversations with friends, and why friendships change over the course of a woman's life cycle. She also gives great tips for making and maintaining friendships!
59 min
124
SOLO: Part Two of 39 Pieces of Advice for my 39...
Part two of 39 pieces of advice!! We asked you to submit your best pieces of advice and we chose our favourites! Obviously Renee added some gems in here too!
29 min
125
Actual self-care, high achievers & postpartum a...
Zoe Blaskey is the Mom and creator behind Motherkind. In this episode we chat all things motherhood including: what is self-care in motherhood and what is it not?, why high-achieving women tend to experience postpartum anxiety, is "balance" in motherhood actually achievable? And, more!
48 min