EP460. Renee had a mom guilt moment the other day about none other than the damn elf on the shelf. In this episode she talks about that experience, explains the rules of the elf on the shelf (which she didn't realize were so particular). Finally, she talks about the mental load of it all and shares some of the listener's feedback! SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen. Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com FitXR — Go to Meta....
Dec 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 460
EP459: Renee is back this week talking to Janelle Riddle, who recently went viral on TikTok for a post aimed at the complex (and sometimes toxic) mother-in-law/daughter-in-law dynamic. No doubt that this can be a tricky relationship to navigate, especially with the generational differences in parenting that exist now. But there’s always room for common ground, and of course this relationship can be perfectly healthy if there are honest discussions on both sides. Janelle talks about setting expec...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 459
EP458. In this solo episode, Renee chats about a recent unexpected snow day, an upcoming Disney cruise, and why she has been storying less on Instagram. In the pop culture segment she talks about Dwayne Johnson's surprising answer to the question "do you ever have fun?" and, she asks the questions we are all wondering about the Swift-Kelce Thanksgiving that took place this past weekend. Finally, she chats book! Specifically, what you guys said when she asked for cozy holiday book recommendations...
Dec 05, 2024•34 min•Ep. 458
EP457: This week, Renee chats with Jo Mathisen, a producer behind the groundbreaking documentary The M Factor, which explores the very misunderstood and almost taboo topic of menopause. The conversation touches on everything from personal experiences with difficult symptoms to the creation of the film itself to the self-advocacy work that Jo stresses every woman should be doing. Jo also talks about the eye-popping revelation that through her own journey, she was repeatedly misdiagnosed and under...
Dec 03, 2024•52 min•Ep. 257
EP456. In this solo episode, Renee Reina opens up about her personal journey with ADHD, including what it’s been like taking medication for the first time and the changes she’s trying to make to avoid burnout. In the pop culture segment, Renee dives into the latest Vanderpump Rules news, including the recent news that Schwartz & Sandy’s restaurant is closing and how the upcoming season of Vanderpump Rules will feature an all-new cast of servers at SUR and no original cast members. Finally, i...
Nov 28, 2024•38 min•Ep. 456
EP455. This week, Renee is joined by Libby Ward, creator of the wildly popular Diary of an Honest Mom TikTok and Instagram account. The two cover everything from keeping up with trends on TikTok to dealing with nagging feelings of imposter syndrome to the best reality TV. With her kids now 8 and 10, Libby reflects on how much things have changed for her since she was in the ‘trenches’ in the early days of motherhood, especially during the pandemic years. She’s channeling all those lessons learne...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 455
EP454. In this solo episode of The Mom Room Podcast, I dive into some valuable parenting tips on teaching your kids about kindness, charity, and the importance of donating. I share practical ways to instill these values early on, helping to raise compassionate little humans. I also chat about Claudia Oshry's pregnancy announcement!! I discuss an article about working as a team with your partner. And, I vent about how, as parents, we rarely get the chance to watch our favorite TV shows anymore—wh...
Nov 21, 2024•33 min•Ep. 454
EP453: Aurora Culpo joins Renee to share her candid journey through motherhood, divorce, and wellness. From navigating the challenges of co-parenting and overcoming a nicotine addiction to finding balance with fitness and self-care, Aurora opens up about her experiences with refreshing honesty. They discuss the highs and lows of the newborn phase, her PCOS diagnosis, and what filming The Culpo Sisters was really like. Aurora also reveals her go-to wellness hacks, favorite beauty item, true thoug...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 453
EP452. In this solo episode of The Mom Room Podcast, host Renee Reina is back from her family trip to Cancun, Mexico, and she's sharing all the details! Renee gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at her vacation experience. She talks about the highs and the lows, the challenges of traveling with kids, and what her next vacation plans are. Renee also dives into two fascinating documentaries: Chimp Crazy on HBO, which explores the world of captive chimpanzees and the controversial research sur...
Nov 14, 2024•41 min•Ep. 452
EP451. One of our most popular guests, Dr. Ashurina Ream, is back in The Mom Room to discuss burnout. The conversation naturally leads to this new age of intensive parenting and how that increases the likelihood of burnout. Dr. Ream offers small steps you can take to break the intensive cycle, how to bring it up to your partner, and the pendulum swing from disengaged parenting to millennials trying to heal. Be sure to follow Dr. Ashurina Ream @psychedmommy, and check out Episode 261 for her prev...
Nov 12, 2024•58 min•Ep. 451
EP450. We're revisiting one of our favourite episodes where Renee shares some of her best pieces of advice for moms and parents. Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned mom, these practical and relatable tips will leave you feeling understood. If you know a new mom who could use some encouragement or fresh perspective, be sure to share this episode with her! Let’s spread some love, advice, and solidarity to the moms who need it most. Tune in now to hear Renee’s top three pieces of advice that eve...
Nov 07, 2024•40 min•Ep. 450
EP449. Author and podcast host Amy Wilson joins Renee (live in New York!) to discuss people pleasing in motherhood, and, well, life! She talks about her background as an actor, transition into motherhood, and new book, Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser. The two discuss what a people pleaser is and how she is different after writing the book. Lastly, she shares some of the best advice she’s received before tackling Renee’s rapid fire. Be sure to follow @amywlsn, check out her books, a...
Nov 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 449
EP448. Renee went to London with Hayu to attend the first ever Hayu FanFest! In this episode she recaps her trip to London, what interviewing Craig & Austen was like, and she spills the tea on Hayu's FanFest! Stay tuned at the end for Renee's interview with Craig Conover and Austen Kroll! Catch up on every season of Southern Charm on Hayu! SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen. Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com iResto...
Oct 31, 2024•33 min•Ep. 448
EP447. Supernanny Jo Frost joins Renee to further the conversation on the importance of nuance we had last week with Dr. Cotler. Jo explains how she doesn’t follow trends, she does what works, and that hasn’t changed. She stresses the need for nuance and context, something social media reels, infographics, and scripts don’t consider. She makes the distinction between authoritative and authoritarian very clear, explaining how authoritative is the middle ground between authoritarian and permissive...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 447
EP.446 Thursday’s episodes are are all about catching up with Renee, pop culture news, parents in the news, and TV/book/movie chats! TODAY’S EPISODE: Pre-Trip Anxiety Big Boy Bezos For The Win! Musical Nostalgia Will Vanderpump Rules Return? Taylor Swift's Economic Impact Social Content: The 15 Minute "Break" The Library Book SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen. Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com iRestore — Listeners get...
Oct 24, 2024•38 min•Ep. 446
EP445. Psychologist Dr Tanya Cotler, one of Renee’s favourite guests, is back on the podcast to talk about gentle parenting: where it came from, what it was intended to be, and what it became. She highlights the myths of gentle parenting and Renee shares some challenging moments she’s had with Milo recently that sparked this conversation. Dr. Cotler makes sure to bring attention to the nuance, perspective, and boundaries needed to navigate the age of gentle parenting. Be sure to follow @drcotler...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 445
EP.444 Thursday’s episodes are are all about catching up with Renee, pop culture news, parents in the news, and TV/book/movie chats! TODAY’S EPISODE: 00:00 Hanson Nostalgia and Musical Memories 03:00 Concert Outfits 05:59 Midlife Crisis = Mormon Hair & Cute Nails 08:58 Shawn Mendes Album Release Drama 12:02 Taylor Swift's Cultural Impact 15:02 Basic : The New Reality TV Bar 17:59 SAVE THE MILK! 26:31 Liza & Renee share their breastfeeding journeys 😂 29:15 What is Intensive Parenting 41:...
Oct 17, 2024•51 min•Ep. 444
EP443. This new TMR era is all about talking to people Renee actually wants to chat with, without pressure or obligation. It was a no-brainer then that she wanted to have influencer Brittany Ostofe on the pod. She talks about what she was doing before and how this online life got started for her, finding your niche vs. doing what you want in the moment, and opinions of kids on social media. This conversation is truly just an open invitation to hear friends catching up: current coffee order? Stil...
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 443
EP.442 Thursday’s episodes are are all about catching up with Renee, pop culture news, parents in the news, and TV/book/movie chats! TODAY’S EPISODE: 03:01 Renee's Allergy Appointment 14:02 Taylor Swift's Financial Milestone 24:00 Parenting Questions 29:16 Bedtime Struggles 32:40 Navigating Extracurricular Activities 36:56 The Importance of Unstructured Play 40:44 Parenting Styles and Labels 44:12 Reality TV: Love is Blind SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen. Mansca...
Oct 10, 2024•58 min•Ep. 442
EP441. Today Renee is joined by one of the very first parenting influencers on Instagram, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs! She shares how she got started in content creation, her insight and experience with burnout, and how not everything needs to be made into content. Her son is now 12 and she promises Renee is gearing up for the best years yet! Be sure to follow @modernmomprobs SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen. Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the co...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 441
EP440. Thursday’s episodes are are all about catching up with Renee, pop culture news, parents in the news, and TV/book/movie chats! TODAY’S EPISODE: 00:00 Relaunching The Mom Room 06:06 Health and Wellness Insights 09:01 Car Washing vs. Porch Decorating 12:04 Concert Ticket Insanity 15:00 Pop Culture Segment: Chappell Roan's Priorities 19:03 Adam Brody's Comeback and New Show: Nobody Wants This (Starring Kristen Bell) 23:58 Gary Vee's New Kids Show: VeeKids 31:54 Picky Eating and Parenting Chal...
Oct 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 440
EP439. Welcome back to The Mom Room! Things may look (and sound) a bit different around here, but fear not! Things are only getting more exciting. These Tuesday episodes you know and love will remain the same, featuring interviews with the coolest people. This week we welcome someone I’ve been a fan of for years: entrepreneur, author, and reality star, Jillian Harris. She opens up about struggles she faces with wedding-decision paralysis, the invisible load, anxiety, mom guilt, and prioritizing ...
Oct 01, 2024•53 min•Ep. 439
EP438. September 26 2024 Life Things (ultrasounds, gym problems, relaunch) TV network says "no" to a Modern Family Reboot (People.com) Travis is sad after Chiefs win against Atlanta Falcons Did Taylor "skip" Travis' game? What Donna Kielce said about Travis & Taylor This Mom's TikTok went viral after she explained why she serves her children dinner at 3pm Dr. Becky gives us three lines to say to our children when they "talk back" SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lu...
Sep 26, 2024•32 min•Ep. 438
EP437. Today Renee is joined by internet-pal-turned-real-life-friend, Alex Cunningham of This Family Tree! The two discuss why the world is so freaking expensive, where Renee should go for her 40th, and how Alex got invited (and attended!!!) a party hosted by Nicole Kidman. They share the coolest person who follows them, their dream podcast guest, and of course, have to discuss the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Be sure to follow Alex @thisfamilytree SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get...
Sep 24, 2024•53 min•Ep. 437
EP436. Renee finally saw It Ends With Us and gives a full recap. Kate Winslet tells ua how she got her libido back. Travis Kelce decorates his suite. A husband asks "am I the a-hole?" on Reddit. SPONSORS Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen. iRestore — Reverse hair loss with @iRestore and get $600 off with the code MOMROOM at https://www.irestorelaser.com/MOMROOM #irestorepod Fungies — You can find these yummy gummies in the Vitamin section at your local Walmart or convenient...
Sep 19, 2024•28 min•Ep. 436
EP435. Dr. Blossom is a Naturopathic Doctor that specializes in herbal medicine and Caitlin Rivett-Carnac is co-owner of St. Francis Herb Farm. They are back in The Mom Room talking all things cold and flu season, understanding your cycle, and their refreshed women’s line supporting all stages of life. From the menopause support formula and the herbal comfort topical for vaginal dryness, to the breast oil to reduce pain, there is something for everything! Check out my previous conversation with ...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 435
EP434. Renee has been on quite the journey of terrible period/hormonal symptoms, trying to fix things naturally with food and supplements, starting birth control in June at 39 years old, and now getting results from an internal ultrasound and meeting with an OBGYN that specializes in women's hormones. She tells you everything there is to know! Then, we get a full recap of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Communi...
Sep 12, 2024•39 min•Ep. 434
EP433: It's the first ever podcast buffet! Today's episode is a mix of some of my favourite clips from previous episodes. There is a little bit of everything, relationships, motherhood, nutrition, and more! Enjoy! RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room Podcast SPONSORS: Little Spoon Fungies Lumen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 433
EP432. September 4, 2024 Life Update: Studio Makeover, Marbles, Back To School Pop Culture: Dancing With The Stars, The Sexiest Man Alive, Travis Kelce's Nickname for Taylor, Andy Cohen Selling His $14M Home Parenting: A Mom Writes Her Son's Teacher An Email Saying She's Opting Out Of Homework RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room Podcast SPONSORS: Little Spoon Fungies ginger + dandelion...
Sep 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 432
Episode 431: Thursday, August 29th 2024 Stassi Schroeder is returning to reality tv. Taylor Swift hosts a pool party at her Rhode Island home. Leave Blake alone! Mom wants advice on whether she should get her daughter a training bra. My problem with fantasy novels. RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room Podcast SPONSORS: Little Spoon Fungies ginger + dandelion Hello Bello Learn more about...
Aug 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 431
