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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SOLO: Holding Boundaries & Managing Expectations
Renee recounts her horrible Saturday, explains why she doesn't understand how to hold boundaries in certain situations, and gives her thoughts on managing expectations when it comes to our children's behaviour.
30 min
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Vasectomies & Men's Reproductive Health, with U...
Urologist, Dr. Pre (aka Renee's husband) is back in The Mom Room answering all your vasectomy and male reproductive health questions. How common is a failed vasectomy? Why do vasectomies sometimes fail? What are potential risks involved? Does a vasectomy affect testosterone? And so much more!
55 min
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SOLO: Sleep Divorce... All The Cool People Are ...
Let's have a chat about sleep divorce! Seems to be a very popular topic recently with many celebrities opening up about their own sleep divorce and how beneficial it has been for their relationships. Renee tells you the history of her own sleep divorce and shares her honest thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks.
29 min
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HOT TOPIC: Why is the world so enamoured with T...
HOT TOPIC: Dr. Tanya Cotler and Renee discuss the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce! Why is the world enamoured with this relationship? Dr. Cotler explains the psychology behind the hoopla!
15 min
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Dr. Tanya Cotler On Attachment, Daycare and, Ge...
Dr. Tanya Cotler is back in The Mom Room for the third time! In this episode she answers questions about the viral daycare video with regard to attachment and explains what gentle parenting is and is not.
65 min
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SOLO: Being Out of Routine with Kids & Staying ...
Renee gives a little holiday recap, talks about how difficult being out of routine over the holidays with kids can be, gives a free idea for a new invention and, shares why she thinks she's been staying so calm lately! The episode ends with her New Year's resolutions!
33 min
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Grief, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disord...
Natasha Daniels is a child therapist who specializes in anxiety and OCD. She founded ATParentingCommuity.com where she has helped over 8 million parents since 2015. Natasha's 42-year-old husband passed away suddenly and she and her three children were thrown into the darkness of grief. Inspired by conversations with her own grieving children, Natasha wrote The Grief Rock: A Book to Understand Grief and Love. In this episode she tells us about her family's experience with grief and she gives us insight into child anxiety and OCD.
41 min
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Best of 2023: Matthew McConaughey
Enjoy Renee's favourite episode of 2023! Alright, alright, alright! Matthew McConaughey is in The Mom Room talking all things fatherhood, marriage post-kids, and his children's book, Just Because.
46 min
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Best of 2023: Mom Guilt, The Mental Load, and M...
Enjoy one of the most downloaded episodes 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!
52 min
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SOLO: Renee's Holiday Pep Talk For Parents With...
Family members bugging you to let your children stay up late, no one's house is baby proofed, unsolicited advice... Family gatherings with kids can be a lot. In this episode, Renee gives you a pep talk before all the festivities begin! Enjoy!
33 min
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PMDD and What is Actually Happening During Each...
After 17 years of battling an undiagnosed and misdiagnosed hormonal mood disorder (PMDD), Jes Hagan developed and mastered a carousel of skills and tools to navigate her way towards hormone harmony and away from monthly debilitating “hell weeks”. In this episode she explains what is actually happening to our bodies during each phase of our cycle, what PMDD is, and how we can advocate for ourselves and navigate the healthcare system if we're experiencing "hell weeks" each month.
55 min
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SOLO: Redefining Intimacy and Quality Time
Renee asked you how you define intimacy with your romantic partner. In this episode she shares some of those answers, shares her own answer, and gives her thoughts on why it's important we redefine intimacy in this season of life.
33 min
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Dr. Tyler Hanks, on Tooth Decay and Anxiety Aro...
Dr. Tyler Hanks (@happytoothslc) is the Founder of Happy Tooth in Salt Late City. After years of observing pediatric practices he has learned that a child’s first experience at the dentist has a lasting influence on the way they view dental health for the rest of their lives. In this episode, Dr. Hanks answers all our questions about first dental visits, tooth decay in kids, how he alleviates white coat syndrome, and more!
58 min
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SOLO: POV: You Always Set The Boundaries So, Yo...
Are you always setting bedtime boundaries, nagging them to get dressed in the morning, addressing certain behaviours etc. And, do your kids also cry for the other parent when shit hits the fan? Renee tells a story and gives advice on how we can navigate this frustrating (and honestly hurtful) situation.
35 min
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Navigating the Early Years of Motherhood, with ...
Dr. Dina Kulik is a mom to four boys, pediatrician, emergency medicine physician, and the founder and director of KidCrew in Toronto, Ontario. In this episode we discuss common issues faced by new parents in the first few years of their baby's life. Topics include: breastfeeding, constipation, immune support, diarrhea, and she tells us her greatest advice for new moms! This episode is in partnership with Gerber Supplements.
55 min
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SOLO: Thoughts on the "Daycare is Bad" Viral Vi...
EP352. Renee had so many thoughts on this that she had to make it into two episodes. There was a video that went viral on Instagram about daycare being absolutely terrible for kids. Renee watched the full podcast episode and made notes! The first part is Episode 342!
37 min
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That Sleep Doc on Sleep Training, Melatonin, an...
EP351. Dr. Sujay Kansagra (@thatsleepdoc) is the Director of the Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Sujay is answering all Renee's questions about sleep training, melatonin, sound machines, and more!
47 min
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SOLO: Parenting Stages, Postpartum Anxiety, and...
EP350. Renee answers listener questions about parenting stages (newborn, toddler, etc.), whether Milo ever sleeps in her bed, and more!
29 min
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Caitlin Murray aka Big Time Adulting on Motherhood
Caitlin Murray is in The Mom Room talking all things motherhood. Topics include: breastfeeding, disliking certain parenting stages, content creation, Caitlin's son's leukaemia diagnosis, and so much more!
46 min
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SOLO: Sleeping Separately & Sex Post Kids
Someone asked Renee if sleeping separately has negatively impacted her intimacy with her husband. So, here is her long ass answer to that question. It's an un-edited deep dive!
20 min
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The Effects of Smartphones on Kids, with Dr. Al...
There is a mental health epidemic among teens today and two contributing factors are smartphones and social media. Dr. Alison Yeung regularly sees young patients in her office who are struggling with smartphone addiction. How did it get so bad? What can parents do to prevent this from happening to their child? Don't miss this incredibly important episode!
49 min
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SOLO: BravoCon Recap with Liza
Renee recaps her trip to Vegas for BravoCon! Highlights include: Craig is better looking in person, Tom Sandoval wore a skirt, and James Kennedy is very entertaining!
36 min
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Small Changes Can Have a Big Impact: Dr. Wendie...
Dr. Wendie Trubow is a functional medicine gynecologist and author of "Dirty Girl: Ditch The Toxins, Look Great, and Feel Freaking Amazing!" In this episode, Dr. Trubow tells us what a toxin is, how they can affect our health and hormones, and she gives us simple and practical tips on how to minimize our exposure to toxins. Whatever you do, don't panic. Dr. Wendie believes that even the smallest lifestyle changes can have a big impact!
49 min
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SOLO: The One Thing Always Missing From Parenti...
What a weird episode this is. Renee chats about her upcoming trip (OMG!), the Jason Kelce's jeans, banana bread, and the one thing always missing from parenting advice!
27 min
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Kimberly King on Body Safety for Children and E...
Kimberly King is a survivor of sexual assault turned advocate and educator. She is back in The Mom Room helping us overcome the uncomfortable feelings that come with the topic of body safety for young children. She believes the key to preventing sexual abuse is talking about it, being educated on the subject, and keeping the lines of communication open with our children. This is such an important episode for parents of young children so don't miss it!
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