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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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
160
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!
54 min
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SOLO: Daycare, Working Moms, and Mom Guilt
So many of you sent me the "daycare is bad" video on Instagram. I watched the entire conversation and made some notes. Here are my thoughts. Stay tuned for another episode on this topic with an expert!
32 min
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Dr. Morgan Cutlip on Loving Your Kids Without L...
Dr. Morgan Cutlip is a psychologist and author of the book, Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself: 5 Steps To Banish Guilt And Beat Burnout When You Already Have Too Much To Do! In this episode, Renee and Dr. Morgan chat about mom guilt, filling your cup, the modern day village, and so much more! Send this one to all your mom friends!
49 min
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SOLO: Hormones, Coffee, and David Beckham
The hunt is on for the best coffee and Renee tells you how coffee has become an obsession. She also has a confession (and rant) to make about hormones and the birth control pill. She shares her thoughts on the David Beckham documentary... just wow! And, please don't let your kids stomp on other kid's sand castles.
31 min
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Amanda Jewson on How We Can Improve Our Sleep
Amanda is back in The Mom Room talking all things sleep but, this time it's sleep for YOU! Amanda gives us all the tips and tricks to help improve our sleep. Does a Kindle have blue light? How much time should we spend in our bed? What are some supplements that can help with sleep? Is melatonin okay? Obviously I had to share a bedtime battle story with her at the end so, we do get into our children's sleep a bit too. Oh, and housewives. HAHA.
65 min
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SOLO: Advice for New Moms - Your Needs Come First
Renee shares her top three pieces of advice for new moms (also applicable to ALL moms) and advice that you guys shared! Book report, a 90's country music debate, and more!
32 min
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Dr. Mariel Buqué on Trauma & Breaking the Cycle
Dr. Mariel Buqué is in The Mom Room talking all things trauma, intergenerational trauma, and breaking the cycle. Does everyone experience trauma the same way? How do we know whether we're in a cycle of generational trauma? Is it ever too late to break the cycle? Dr. Buqué's new book, Breaking The Cycle, is out now!
47 min
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SOLO: A Series Of Unfortunate Events
Renee recaps her Matthew McConaughey interview (how it happened, how she stayed calm, and what interviewing him was like), explains why last Friday was a series of unfortunate events (and of course she figures out a way to blame her husband), and finally, she talks sh*t about leaf blowers.
29 min
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Matthew McConaughey on Fatherhood, Marriage, an...
Matthew McConaughey is in The Mom Room talking all things fatherhood, marriage post-kids, and his new children's book, Just Because.
46 min
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SOLO: The Viral Video That Will Make Parents Pu...
Renee recently posted one of the most powerful parenting videos she has ever seen. With over 8 million views on @themomroompodcast account, it has sparked conversation (and some tears) for many parents. Renee breaks down what the message of the video is, how she plans to manage her phone use around her son, and give some tips for parents to do the same. She also tells the tale of a recent bedtime battle and how she handled the situation beautifully!
25 min
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Zara Arshad on Romantic Attachment & Navigating...
We are looking back on one of the most downloaded episodes from 2022. Zara Arshad is a registered Psychotherapist that specializes in perinatal mental health and expecting and postpartum couples. In this episodes she breaks down what romantic attachment is, how your romantic attachment styles can effect your relationships, and what the ten most common relationship issues are post-baby.
75 min