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: What happens when mom gets sick?
Renee shares her most recent experience of being super sick and spending four days in bed. Her husband immediately took over household tasks, childcare tasks, meals, etc. Unfortunately this is not the norm for many moms out there. Renee asked you to share what happens in your house when you get sick and she has some thoughts about all the messages that flooded her inbox. Don't miss this one and maybe send it to your partner : )
29 min
177
Tiffani Thiessen on motherhood, advice for her ...
We all grew up watching Tiffani Thiessen on the cult classic television series, Saved By The Bell. Now, Tiffani is in The Mom Room talking motherhood, advice she would give her younger self, feeding kids, meal prep vs. meal planning, and her new cookbook Here We Go Again!
37 min
178
SOLO: Let's Talk About Kid's Birthday Parties
Renee shares her thoughts (and your thoughts) on kids birthday parties! We had so many responses to this question on Instagram so let's get into it! Topics include: do we invite the whole class? can we eliminate the gift bags? why does every party need a theme? make it enjoyable for parents too! Excited for this one!
26 min
179
Overthinking How We React To "Bad" Behaviour, B...
The first episode from the new studio! Ariana joins Renee in her home studio to chat about Housewives, back to school struggles, overthinking how we react to our children's "spicy" behaviour, and she tells her incredible twin birth/postpartum story (my jaw was on the floor).
73 min
180
SOLO WITH MEMERE: Life Lessons, Relationship Ad...
EP328. Memere and I sit down for a little chit chat. She answers some of your questions about motherhood, relationships, and her favourite cocktail. And, obviously we talk about Harry and what he's been up to.
33 min
181
The GREAT Pancake Debate, with Dr. Tracy Dalgle...
EP327. Do you remember the great pancake debate? Well, now we're talking all about it with clinical psychologist, Dr. Tracy Dalgleish.
39 min
182
SOLO: Restraint Collapse, Empathy, and Conseque...
EP326. Renee gives an update on the new daily pod coming soon and the book club (@dtr.bookclub). Then she gets into restraint collapse and how she has learned to handle really big explosive emotions when offering connection ends up backfiring. Also, do we give consequences? Help!
23 min
183
Making Yourself a Priority, Self-Care, and Deli...
Loren Brill is the Founder of Sweet Loren's and mother of two. In this episode we chat about her transition to motherhood, surviving cancer, how she fills her cup, and her wildly successful cookie business, Sweet Loren's. After you listen, go get yourself some Sweet Loren's!
41 min
184
SOLO: Camp Drop-Off, JoBros, and Bethenny x Rachel
The worst day camp drop off ever story. Renee gives a full Jonas Brother recap - including diving around trying to find them in Northern Ontario when they were filming Camp Rock in 2007. She answers the question "are you political views more conservative?", and gives her opinion on the Bethenny x Rachel podcast!
29 min
185
You Don't Need a 10-Step Skincare Routine, with...
EP323. Co-founder of Delavie Sciences, Dr. Kyle Landry, is setting the record straight when it comes to skincare. Do we really need a 10-step skincare routine? What is the difference between clinical trials vs. traditional research and development in the skincare space? Can sunscreen be improved? What is the biggest skincare myth? And more!
52 min
186
SOLO: The Admin of Being an Adult & Prioritizin...
EP322. After having kids, the easiest thing to let slide is OURSELF. How does this happen and how do we slowly begin to prioritize ourselves after kids? Renee shares her experience with this, what her plans are in the future, and how she’s trying to figure out what to prioritize (there's just too many things). Also, she gives a fish update and Milo makes an unexpected appearance.
19 min
187
HOT TOPIC: Sharing Your Children on Social Medi...
Major hot topic alert: should parents be sharing content of their children on social media? One of Renee's favourite TikTokers, Sarah aka. @mom.uncharted is here to have a candid conversation about children and social media. This is a tough conversation to have but that's what we do here at The Mom Room. You may think differently about pointing the camera at your kids after this one!
49 min
188
SOLO: Taylor Swift, Books, and Life Things
EP320. Renee discusses some topics while she's in a bad mood (deep into luteal phase).
29 min
189
Fill Your Damn Cup, with Stand-Up Comedian, Aly...
Alyce Chan is the creator behind the wildly popular @momcomnyc accounts! She is a stand-up comedian and in this episode we talk about how important it is to fill our cups as moms. We also chat Harry Styles and Member because... how can we not?
49 min
190
SOLO: I have a PhD in fish & do private schools...
Renee fills you in on the absolute chaos that is setting up a fish tank. Everything we see on TV and in movies about people having a goldfish in a glass bowl is a lie! It's August and she still doesn't know what school her child will go to in September... and, do private schools have sports? Also, she goes a little rant about pooping and hormones because that's her favourite topic.
31 min
191
Bedwetting, with Urologist (and Renee's husband...
Dr. Pre is back! We de-bunk bedwetting myths (every parent needs to hear these), discuss how to best handle bedwetting so your child can remain confident and focus on being a kid, and so much more! Bedwetting is a topic that doesn't get talked about enough... until now!
39 min
192
SOLO: The Photoshoot, Roadkill, and Colonoscopies
The magazine is finally out! Renee tells you all about their Harry's Style shoot for Zoomer Magazine and questions whether she should be a mature model. Milo saw a squished bunny on the road and Renee shares how she handled all the questions that came her way. And, Renee wants a colonoscopy... or does she?
26 min
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Marriage After Kids, Expectations, and Relation...
EP315. Renee chats with LMFTs, Rachel and Stacey, from Decoding Couples! They explain what the difference is between a relationship and a partnership, why 67% of couples report a big decline in relational satisfaction after having kids, why expectations suck in a relationship, things that create burnout in a relationship, and so much more!
53 min
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SOLO: Lawn Care, Stand Up For Yourself, & Scrun...
Owning a house is so time consuming and expensive. Renee talks about lawn care, arborists, fences, and why she misses renting. Have you ever been in a situation where you were super uncomfortable and afraid but you didn't say anything! Renee tells a story about exactly that and how her bad ass b*tch friend stood up for them. And, did you hear the news? The Mom Room x LOOP scrunchies are coming! Renee spills the details!
24 min
195
The Mental Load, Division of Labor, and Unicorn...
Zach Watson is in The Mom Room talking all things mental load, division of labor, unicorn spaces, and more! He also tells us what changes he and his wife have made post-kids to improve their intimacy! We love have Dads on the podcast!
62 min
196
SOLO: The Move & How Do We Work From Home With ...
Renee's first solo in the new house and while Milo is home for the summer! Let's talk about the chaos that is moving with a child, trying to get anything done while kids are home for the summer, and more! Renee gives her book report and fills you in on the plan for a book club!
35 min
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Birth Trauma with Emily Edwards
Emily Edwards is a registered nurse and the founder of The Good Birth Co. Emily offers advocacy training for birth professionals and care partners to help prevent birth trauma. Emily shares her own experience with birth trauma and tells us why we shouldn't repress our emotions post-birth.
46 min
198
SOLO: HFMD, Moving Week, and Taylor Swift
It's the last episode recorded in Renee's current home studio! Goodbye pink wall! Topics discussed today include HFMD (hand foot and mouth disease), moving week shenanigans, and is Taylor going to come to Canada?! School has been out for four days... only nine weeks to go : )
27 min
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Jimmy On Relationships: The Mental Load & How t...
Jimmy Knowles is the creator behind the wildly popular TikTok and Instagram account, Jimmy On Relationships. He tells us about how he and his wife navigated an affair in their marriage and how that was the catalyst for his interest in how to have a successful relationship. We chat about default parenting, the mental load, the tools that so many men are missing in order to have successful partnerships, and more! You will be sending this to your partner : )
45 min
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SOLO: Constipation, Tantrums, and Snoring from ...
A solo episode brought to you from bed in Switzerland! Renee talks about some real life travel things... constipation, tantrums, and snoring. Also, Milo has a new favourite word. Can you guess what it is?
30 min