EP160. Renee tells us how her priorities and life goals changed over the course of her life. She went from focusing only on herself to focusing on what's best for her family unit. Many people struggle with the transition to family life (especially when you've been focusing on yourself for years). RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Surely Wines. Visit www.hisurely.com and use code MOM to receive 20% off all S...
Jan 27, 2022•26 min•Ep. 160
EP159. Renee sits down with the one and only Perez Hilton to discuss surrogacy, what it's like to be a single gay father to 3 children, and of course some current pop culture! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community PEREZ HILTON Instagram: @perezhilton | @theperezhilton | @perezpodcast Book: TMI: My Life In Scandal by Perez Hilton, Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson Website: www.perezhilton.com | www.mytrue10.com Podcast: ...
Jan 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 159
EP158. Renee tells the story of the $400 fake tree that set TikTok on fire. She also discusses some of the comments she received about not sharing finances. She explains her family's situation and why this is not possible for many families. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Surely Wines. Visit www.hisurely.com and use code MOM to receive 20% off all Surely products Once Upon A Farm. Enjoy an additional 30% ...
Jan 20, 2022•29 min•Ep. 158
EP157. Ever wonder what the heck to do when your child throws a tantrum? Licensed professional clinical therapist Ryan Allen explains all the tips and tricks to better communicate with your children while building a strong connection. He explains gentle parenting techniques and how to implement them to make those tantrums a little less crazy for the both of you. Have a listen cause this is a good one! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_...
Jan 18, 2022•56 min•Ep. 157
EP156. Renee shares some of her favourite books, movies, TV shows, kitchen items, clothing, underwear, and more!!! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Surely Wines. Visit www.hisurely.com and use code MOM to receive 20% off all Surely products Once Upon A Farm. Enjoy an additional 30% off your first subscription order! Use code MOM at OnceUponaFarmOrganics.com. Organifi. Go to www.organifi.com and use code mo...
Jan 13, 2022•32 min•Ep. 156
EP155. Ria is the queen of organization and on this episode she spoils us with all the tips and tricks to get your house feeling right and working for you and your family. She tells us how she went from speaking about organization at her Mommy and Me group to organizing Chrissy Teigen's pantry. Are your kids toys taking over? Ria to the rescue! Renee gets the tips on how to create a functional playroom and so much more! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop T...
Jan 11, 2022•57 min•Ep. 155
EP154. Do you believe it is 2022? Renee still feels stuck in March 2020. Life has been so different since the pandemic hit. In this episode Renee reflects on the past two years. How her family life has changed, what she habits she wants to change in 2022 and, what she wants to do more of! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ MERCH: The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Once Upon A Farm. Enjoy 30% off your first subscription order! Use code MOM at ...
Jan 06, 2022•27 min•Ep. 154
EP153. Ara Katz tells us all about the human microbiome! What does the microbiome do? What happens when it's out of whack? Why are pets good for our microbiome? What is a probiotic? Are all probiotics created equally? She explains why it is so important to maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in our bodies. You're going to want to go play in the dirt after this one. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community ARA KATZ Insta...
Jan 04, 2022•51 min•Ep. 153
EP.152 Dr. Melissa Shepard and Renee have a candid chat about ADHD and overall mental wellness. She discusses how symptoms of ADHD present themselves differently in adults than in children and why ADHD is under diagnosed in women. Dr. Shepard explains the similarities of ADHD and other diagnoses, such as anxiety and depression. From mindfulness to medication, she covers it all. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community DR. ...
Dec 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 152
EP.151 Renee gives her honest opinion about what the holidays are like with kids. No, I do not want to keep my child up past their bedtime. When things don't go as planned it's frustrating, and when people are loud and your kids don't sleep, it's annoying. Happy Holidays! Haha. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ MERCH: The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/momroom to get 10% off your first month! Canva Pro. ...
Dec 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 151
EP150. Dr. Taylor Arnold is a registered dietician and completed her PhD in nutrition. In this episode, she discusses all things sugar! She explains that we need to focus more on our child's behaviour around food and not only the food itself. This episode is filled with tips and tricks for creating a healthy relationship with food for both yourself and your children. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 150
EP149.Toddler home all week while trying to get work done, a rough bed time, a toddler trying to hit you = door slam. Renee shares what lead to her slamming a door, how she instantly regretted it and, what she should have done instead. She also goes on a rant about rage and anger in motherhood in general. What triggers her. Some past ragey moments. And, what is usually underlying the rage and anger. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ MERCH: The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneer...
Dec 09, 2021•30 min•Ep. 149
EP148. Yoky Matsuoka is the founder of Yohana, a personal assistant service designed to enhance well-being for moms and families. On this episode she discusses the struggle of balancing work and family life. She provides some tips and tricks to decrease the overall stress felt by so many parents. Yoky founded Yohana, an app, that helps families with their day to day tasks so they can spend more quality time together. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikT...
Dec 07, 2021•41 min•Ep. 148
EP147. Renee responds to Meghan Markle's comment "When you have one kid, it's a hobby. Two children is parenting." Lots to unpack and consider here! Also, she explains how they've been using a timer for Milo and what she and her husband are going to be up to this weekend. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ MERCH: The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/momroom to get 10% off your first month! Canva Pro. Get a ...
Dec 02, 2021•27 min•Ep. 147
EP146. Elizabeth King is a Certified Fertility Health Coach, Master Certified ICF Life Coach, Birth & Bereavement Doula and New Parent Educator. In this episode she tells us how to thrive in pregnancy and motherhood after struggling with infertility or loss, why we should be considering male infertility early on and, about her experience with fertility and having three babies after the age of 40. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast...
Nov 30, 2021•54 min•Ep. 146
EP145. Renee is answering your questions! What would she do differently in pregnancy/postpartum/early motherhood if she were to do it all over again?And, how did her and her husband make the decision to only have one child? Renee thoroughly answers both! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ MERCH: The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/momroom to get 10% off your first month! Canva Pro. Get a FREE 45-day extend...
Nov 25, 2021•30 min•Ep. 145
EP144. Dr. Tanya Cotler is an adult and child clinical psychologist who specializes in parent-child attachment and maternal mental health. In this episode she explains the difference between attachment science and attachment parenting, why sleep training is not detrimental to the parent-child bond and, how we as parents can foster a secure attachment in our child. Youd don't want to miss this one! BOOKS: 1. Parenting From Within 2. The Power of Showing Up 3. The Birth of a Mother RENEE REINA Ins...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 144
EP143. Renee made a list of all the things she wishes she had time to do when it comes to family, friends, work and, self-care. There is no way one human could possible do ALL of the things. How do we choose what to do? Why is self-care always the lowest priority? Renee shares her list and tries to sort out how prioritize everything. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/mo...
Nov 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 143
EP142. Founder of Project Who Am I, Oie Dobier, tells how we can help our children choose a career path, find their passion, and learn more about themselves. How can we avoid the "stay busy trap" that many young children and teenagers find themselves in. And, how can we help our children identify what it is they want to pursue after high school. Oie and Renee both talk about their own career paths and what they may have done differently if they were exposed to different career options early on i...
Nov 16, 2021•53 min•Ep. 142
EP141. After years of struggling with infertility, my sister finally saw a heartbeat. In this episode we chat about her baby-making journey; the emotional ups and downs, the countless car rides to Toronto, the injections, what fertility treatments looked liked during covid, and more! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community LIZA AND MIKEY Instagram: @liza.and.mikey SPONSORS Better Help. Visit www....
Nov 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 141
EP140. Amy Koppelman wrote the novel, A Mouthful of Air, 20 years ago. The harrowing story about maternal mental health is now a motion picture featuring Amanda Seyfried as the main character, Julie. In this episode, Amy and Renee chat about how the conversation around maternal mental health has changed in the last 20 years, medication in pregnancy, postpartum, and more. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community AMY KOPPELM...
Nov 09, 2021•41 min•Ep. 140
EP139. Renee started a new series on TikTok and instagram called Toxic Mom Culture. She responds to toxic comments she receives on her content in a very sarcastic way and people are loving it. In this episode she dives deeper into the toxic ideologies she has covered on the series so far including: the who has it worse competition, having to spend every spare moment with you children, and more! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com T...
Nov 04, 2021•28 min•Ep. 139
EP138. Hosts of the podcast, I Have To Call My Sister, join Renee for a hilarious chat about their experience on America's Got Talent, celebtiry encounters, and more! Renee was also a guest on their podcast so, head over there to hear more of this entertaining conversation. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community I HAVE TO CALL MY SISTER Website: ihavetocallmysister.com Podcast: I Have To Call My...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 138
EP137. Renee and her husband had a mini vacay so, she decided to make a podcast episode out of it! Renee's husband is a Urologist and they received so many amazing questions for this episode! Think UTIs, kidney stones, marriage, balancing a busy career and family, and more! You don't want to miss this one! "My husband is not only my #1 troll on Instagram. He is also a Urologist! We thought it would be fun to have him on to answer all your bladder, urine, penis, testicle, male infertility, and ge...
Oct 28, 2021•33 min•Ep. 137
EP136. Jessica Sherk is a mixed Indigenous woman and daughter of a 60's scoop survivor. She recently completed her Master's in social work and is now part of the Indigenous-led, not for profit organization, Finding Our Power Together. In this episode Jessica shares her personal journey of connecting to her Indigenous identity which included searching for her biological family. Renee and Jessica also discuss the Indian Residential School System, generational trauma and, the lack of basic social d...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 136
EP135. Renee doesn't want to just not be sick. She wants to feel as best as she possibly can. Recurring sinus infections, crappy digestion (pun intended) and, poor sleep has finally got her seeing a naturopath, getting some diagnostic testing done and, making some lifestyle changes. Renee shares why she's seeing a Naturopath and everything she has learned so far in this episode! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneerei...
Oct 21, 2021•32 min•Ep. 135
EP134. Dr. Sarah Lee is a family, maternity, and addiction medicine physician. In this episode Renee and Dr. Sarah chat about what wine culture is, what safe and unsafe drinking looks like, how alcohol specifically effects females (in general, and while pregnant or breastfeeding), why North America practices abstinence in pregnancy while other areas of the world do not and, how to approach someone in your life that may be engaging in unsafe drinking. This is an open and honest conversation that ...
Oct 19, 2021•54 min•Ep. 134
EP133. After not sleeping well for a few weeks, Renee became obsessed with sleep! Not getting sleep completely ruins your days and Renee was on a mission to improve her sleep habits. In this episode she shares some fascinating things she learned after diving into some sleep podcasts and research! Also, she shares what has helped her get better ZzZ's! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSO...
Oct 14, 2021•31 min•Ep. 133
EP132. Sophie Brickman is a writer, reporter, and editor whose new book, Baby Unplugged, explores how technology infiltrates every aspect of raising children. Renee and Sophie chat about smart socks for infants, virtual villages, baby paparazzi (i.e., parents with smart phones), smart toys, and e-books vs. print books. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SOPHIE BRICKMAN Website: www.sophiebri...
Oct 12, 2021•54 min•Ep. 132
EP131. Rest. Why do we feel guilty when we do it? Why do we think we don't need it? Why do we think some people are more deserving of it than others? Renee shares why rest is difficult for her and what she's doing to be better at it! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Room Shop www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @reneereina_ Facebook Community SPONSORS Better Help. Visit www.betterhelp.com/momroom to get 10% off your first month. Smash & Tess. Visit www.smashtess...
Oct 07, 2021•27 min•Ep. 131