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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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
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SOLO: 39 Pieces of Advice for my 39th Birthday ...
It's Renee's 39th birthday!! In this episode she shares 39 pieces of life advice!
31 min
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Boundaries Made Easy, with Dr. Abby Medcalf
What exactly IS a boundary? How can we tell whether we need to set more boundaries? How do we hold a boundary? How can boundaries make us feel more connected to our romantic partners? How can boundaries help us feel less overwhelmed? Dr. Abby Medcalf is the author of Boundaries Made Easy and she is here to answer all our boundary-related questions!
47 min
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SOLO: Disney, Genie+ and, Mobile Food Orders
Renee gives a full Disneyland recap! She also shares everything she learned last week (how Genie+ works, the best way to schedule your day, how to use the mobile food orders, navigating the Disneyland App, and more!) and answers the most-asked questions!
23 min
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"Trad Wives" & Investigating a Murder in Sicily...
Jo Piazza is back in The Mom Room explaining what a trad wife is and why the glamorization of this kind of life through social media is creating a false narrative. Jo tells us about her newest novel, The Sicilian Inheritance, and tells us about her own family history that took place in Sicily and why she's going back to Italy to investigate a murder! I can't wait to read this novel!
49 min
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SOLO: PART 2: Ask Me Anything
Part two of a candid and honest "Ask Me Anything"!
20 min
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SOLO: Using Rewards (not bribes) To Reinforce G...
What's the difference between a reward and a bribe? How can you implement a reward system in your home to help make mornings, bedtimes, etc., smoother? And, 10 do's and don'ts when using rewards. This is a game changer!
43 min
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SOLO: Part 1: Ask Me Anything
EP375. Part one of a candid and honest "Ask Me Anything"!
14 min
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How We Can Feel More Connected To Our Partners,...
Dr. Tracy Dalgleish is back in The Mom Room! How can we strengthen our connection with our romantic partners? Why it's important for us to have alone time and fill our own cups. Are smartphones negatively impacting our day-to-day family time? Also, she gives us amazing date/connection ideas that we don't even need a babysitter for!
53 min
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SOLO: Weight Fluctuations, The Grammys, and IKE...
It’s a classic solo episode where Renee presses record and talks to herself for 30 minutes. Topics include: weight fluctuations, her health journey, the Grammys, IKEA furniture, and more!
25 min
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The Pelvic Floor & Prolapse, with Aliya Dhalla
Aliya Dhalla is back in The Mom Room talking all things prolapse. Did you know 40% of women will experience prolapse at some point in their life but, no one talks about it! In this episode we go over what prolapse is, why it happens and, what we can do about it. You are going to learn so much in this episode! Tell your friends!
56 min
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SOLO: Bribes, Sleepovers, and YouTube Kids
Renee gives a little life/luteal phase update, shares her thoughts on whether bribes are okay when it comes to safety, if smartphones should be banned from schools, and are sleepovers not a thing anymore??
29 min
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Sleep, Stress Management, Immunity, and More! W...
Caitlin Rivett-Carnac and Dr. Blossom Bitting are in The Mom Room talking all things motherhood, sleep, stress management, immunity, and more! Dr. Blossom is a Naturopathic Doctor that specializes in herbal medicine and Caitlin is part owner of St. Francis Herb Farm.
48 min
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SOLO: Parents In The News!
Renee shares some "parents in the news" stories!
24 min
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Dr. Rachel Ollivier on Sexual Health in Postpar...
Dr. Rachel Ollivier is a clinician scientist (RN, PhD) and soon to be Nurse Practitioner who specializes in sexual health after birth. Dr. Ollivier focuses on not only the physical aspects in early postpartum but also, the emotional, relational, and social aspects we need to consider as well.
54 min
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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