EP20. Renee and Danielle chat about all things hormones! How many times have you Googled a symptom you experienced in pregnancy or postpartum and Google told you it was a result of hormone changes? If you're like Renee, SO MANY TIMES. Danielle explains what is happening to our hormones in pregnancy and postpartum and how hormone changes can cause things like low mood or "baby blues." Did you know that breastfeeding causes major changes in hormone levels?? It is all so fascinating! She also expla...
Sep 11, 2020•49 min•Ep. 20
EP19. Renee chats about Milo's second birthday party and his continued obsession with Woody from Toy Story. She admits that she regrets busting out all the Toy Story toys for the party. It definitely bit her in the ass post-party. Renee and her husband are newly house shopping and she quickly came to understand why parents make huge life decisions (like where to live) based on what's best for their children. She wants a rural farmhouse but, it's looking like suburbia is in her future. ----------...
Sep 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 19
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Some of the topics they touch on include; assimilation, generalizing individual behaviour to an entire race, microaggressions, gender racism, and much more! "Being neutral or, not seeing colour, helps racism continue. You can only be racist or antiracist. There is nothing in-between. Being neutral helps the oppressor, not the victim. After George Floyd was murdered, something changed inside of me. I realized t...
Sep 06, 2020•45 min
EP18. Dr. Alli Cain is a chiropractor and founder of the postpartum rehab program, GrowCo. Renee asks Alli all about c-sections, or as it should be called, major abdominal surgery. What actually happens to the body during a c-section? What is recovery like? What are common issues that women experience after having a c-section, and how can these issues be resolved? Whether or not you've had a c-section, this episode is so important for women to hear. You will learn so much about your postpartum b...
Sep 04, 2020•55 min•Ep. 18
EP17. Renee answers listener questions and goes off on a couple rants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE. To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE. To visit Renee's blog, click HERE. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2020•38 min•Ep. 17
EP16. Grab a pen and a pad of paper because you're gonna want to make notes! Renee and Amanda (aka The Sleep Queen) talk all things infant and toddler sleep. Who should and who shouldn't sleep train? Why do babies wake up so much? What is the controversy surrounding sleep training and what does the research say? What are the best sleep tips for babies and adults? And much more! Resources mentioned in this episode: Hatch Rest for babies and kids Cribsheet and Expecting Better by Emily Oster Zipad...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 16
EP15. As parents we want our kids to love their toys and be excited when we buy them new ones. It's all fun and games until your toddler wants to have a bath with their stuffed Toy Story dolls and then sleep with them... while they're soaking wet. We can't win as parents. You want to buy them everything you know they are going to love. But, if they love it TOO much, you're f*cked. In this episode Renee discusses her son's obsession with Toy Story. Of course it's cute to watch him love his toys, ...
Aug 25, 2020•35 min•Ep. 15
EP14. Renee and Aliya chat about the most common aches, and pains women experience during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Aliya gives you strategies for prevention and explains how a chiropractor can help relieve you of your pain. Dr. Aliya Visram is a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Toronto, Ontario. Renee describes injuries she experienced and is still experiencing two years after giving birth! She quickly made an appointment after recording this episode. Resources mentioned in the e...
Aug 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 14
EP13. In this episode Renee dives into what she thinks is contributing to the mom vs. mom vibes that are so common today. Using the example of breastfeeding vs. formula-feeding, Renee describes what happens when we approach another mom with our ego instead of empathy. Our society has created an environment where moms feel insecure no matter what they choose for their children. This is the catalyst for a vicious cycle of feeling ashamed, defensive, and judging other moms. How can we break this cy...
Aug 18, 2020•26 min•Ep. 13
EP12. Renee and Alicia talk all things pregnancy, postpartum, and the pelvic floor. What do pelvic floor physiotherapists treat? What is the pelvic floor? What does it do? What happens to it during pregnancy and after childbirth? Are kegels the answer for everyone? This episode is a must listen for any woman! Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas is a licensed physical therapist with advanced training in pelvic health rehabilitation. She’s not one to shy away from taboo topics. From bladder problems to bowe...
Aug 14, 2020•42 min•Ep. 12
EP11. In this episode Renee tells you all about her breastfeeding and formula-feeding journey. She dives into what higher quality research shows when it comes to the benefits of breastmilk. And finally, she reads shares some listener experiences with breastfeeding and/or formula-feeding. The goal of this episode is to empower women to be confident in choosing how they want to feed their baby. Breastfeeding is amazing for women and babies who are happy breastfeeding. Formula-feeding is amazing fo...
Aug 11, 2020•48 min•Ep. 11
EP10: Renee and fellow TikTok mom, Gwenna Laithland (Momma Cusses), have a candid conversation about the dreaded mom guilt. The two describe their own struggles with mom guilt, partner guilt, and even second hand guilt. They dive into why they think mom guilt is such a common feeling among moms today, and why it's complete bulls*t and never actually changes future behaviours. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bare Minimum Parenting by James Breakwell Momma Cusses Facebook Group How Not To Hat...
Aug 07, 2020•39 min•Ep. 10
EP 9. After reading some of the ignorant comments on her recent TikToks about her son returning to daycare, Renee realized there is a huge misconception about daycare. These comments and her video replies sparked a huge debate in her TikTok comments section. In this episode Renee sets the record straight when it comes to mom shaming and daycare. She delves into why some moms shame and judge other moms. And, after telling her family's daycare experience, she stresses the fact that a good childcar...
Aug 04, 2020•50 min•Ep. 9
Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about passages in Untamed that they connected with and how they related these passages to their own lives. Some of the topics they touch on include; consumer culture, human connection, anger, anxiety, and raising boys to become adult men who can talk openly about their emotions. "Glennon wildly and vividly teaches us about love, loss, gender, sexuality, pain, joy, bravery, humility, leadership, and vulnerability. The words on the pages are more than just wor...
Aug 02, 2020•54 min
EP8. If you are a parent of a little one, this episode is a must-listen. Mr. Chazz, also known as TickTeachTok on TikTok, answers all Renee's toddler-related questions. Why do toddlers have so many tantrums? Are time-outs effective? What is the best way to address hitting and throwing toys? This episode will give you a completely new perspective on the parent-child relationship. Get a pad a of paper and a pen ready because you will want to take notes! Mr. Chazz's mission in life is to help peopl...
Jul 31, 2020•57 min•Ep. 8
EP7. After taking her son on a five day holiday to visit family at "the cottage", Renee quickly realized it wasn't a holiday at all. At least, not for her. If anything, it was much more exhausting and stressful than staying home. Even with helpful family around, if you're the primary caregiver of a child, chances are you cannot relax when you're out of your child-proofed environment. By the time her son went to bed at 7:30pm, Renee just wanted to curl into a ball in a dark room and watch Real Ho...
Jul 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 7
EP6. A candid conversation with fellow TikTok mom, Ediza Ferris. In this episode, Ediza and Renee tell you all the things about recovering from a vaginal birth that no one else will. They discuss the things they didn't expect, what they did or wish they did to prepare for labour and delivery, and they give you their must-have postpartum recovery products and tips! Resources mentioned in this episode: What to Expect App ______________________________________________________________ To connect wit...
Jul 24, 2020•53 min•Ep. 6
EP5. The exchange that lead to a blog post and now this podcast episode went something like this... It was Sunday morning and Renee was on the couch enjoying her hot coffee. After about three minutes of this enjoyable moment, her son put his bottle right in her husband's coffee mug. It fit perfectly, of course. Right away her husband looked at her and said "babe, can you go grab some paper towel?" Now, usually she would jump up, go get paper towel and help clean up. But, out of nowhere, she said...
Jul 21, 2020•32 min•Ep. 5
EP4: A candid conversation with one of Renee’s best friends, Cathy. In this episode, the two discuss everything from the stigma associated with the word “fat”, to the challenges and added stressors involved with pregnancy, labour, and delivery in a large body. After hearing about Cathy’s experiences with her plus size pregnancy, Renee knew this had to be an episode topic and, that many women would relate to her story. Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. The Birth Partner, By: Penny Simkin __...
Jul 17, 2020•47 min•Ep. 4
EP3: To Renee’s surprise, she and her husband did not want visitors for weeks after bringing home their newborn son (with the exception of Renee's immediate family). After receiving hundreds of comments on her TikTok about this very topic, it became clear that there is a huge lack of communication between new parents and family & friends. In this episode, Renee questions why everyone and their damn dog visits after new parents bring home a baby. Many new parents, especially moms, feel bad sa...
Jul 14, 2020•36 min•Ep. 3
EP2: After realizing her own toddler was behind in his speech development, Renee booked a consultation with Alexandra and was amazed at all the information she was given. After only a day of using the techniques that Alexandra suggested, her toddler was saying a ton of new words. In this episode Renee and Alexandra dive into speech milestones for 12 month, 18 month, and 24 month old toddlers; techniques that all parents can use to help stimulate language development and, they discuss how prolong...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 2
EP1: Renee's goal for this episode is to crush all your “momposter" feelings. “Momposter” syndrome is characterized by feelings of inadequacy with regard to being a Mom. “Momposters” suffer from chronic self-doubt, comparison to others, and they fear judgement. These feelings override any feelings of confidence, success, or real-life proof that they are a badass Mom. In this episode she talks about five things that contribute to “momposter syndrome”; social media; unsolicited advice; the one stu...
Jul 04, 2020•41 min•Ep. 1
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Jul 01, 2020•5 min
EP0: Welcome to The Mom Room podcast! In this trailer episode, Renee tells you what her vision is for this podcast, and what you can expect in upcoming episodes. She tells you a little about herself, and answers some listener questions. She wonders why everyone wants to know about her husband and answers the question, “have you ever taken a cream bath”? You don’t want to miss her answer to that one! ______________________________________________________ To visit Renee Reina’s blog, click HERE. T...
Jul 01, 2020•36 min
