The Mom Room

Libby Ward joins The Mom Room this week to talk all about  Honest Motherhood , which is coincidentally the title of her new book! Holding it all together all the time is unrealistic for mothers, yet society expects them to be the epitome of perfection. Libby shares her parenthood journey with Renee as they connect over shifting belief systems, partner dynamics, therapy, boundaries and how we...

EP593. Today's solo episode is for all the working moms out there! Ahhhhh. With lots of travel on my schedule recently, I am starting to feel the dreaded Mom Guilt! I am usually pretty good at keeping those feelings at bay but this recent situation just made me feel overwhelmed and questioning everything I'm doing. Sorry in advance for the rant. If you can relate... I see you! See Privacy Policy a...

Journalist and author Fortesa Latifi joins The Mom Room for a conversation about kids growing up online and the complex world of family influencing. Fortesa shares what led her to write her new book " Like, Follow, Subscribe ", diving into the realities behind family vlogging, the pressure it can place on children, and the blurred lines between home life and work. They unpack everything from digit...

EP591. In this solo episode, I’m diving into your questions and comments… and let’s just say, I did not hold back. We’re talking about the real, messy, nuanced parts of motherhood that don’t get enough honest airtime. From navigating a recent ADHD diagnosis while parenting, to the emotional weight of deciding whether to have another child, to the guilt that can come with choosing to be “one and do...

Ep590. Renee chats with Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle about building a beauty brand, motherhood, and simplifying self-care. Sarah takes us through her journey from finance to opening a nail salon in Beverly Hills and growing it into a wildly successful at-home nail brand, along with practical tips for achieving salon-quality nails at home and the most common mistakes people make. Th...

March 26 2026: In today’s solo episode, I’m getting into a question I get  a lot... my experience with ADHD medication, anxiety meds, and navigating perimenopause. I’m sharing what I’ve tried, what’s worked for me, what hasn’t, and what I’m thinking about doing next. If you’ve been curious about any of these or trying to figure out what might feel right for you, this one’s for you. Then, we n...

Ep588. Renee chats with author Sarah Armstrong about her new book The Art of the Juggling Act . They explore why modern parenting can feel overwhelming compared to our parents’ generation and get real about the pressure to be everywhere, the mental and physical load moms carry, and ways to shift things sustainably. Sarah shares practical tools like her “Sunday List,” choosing one meaningful school...

March 19 2026: Why am I more tired during March Break than a regular week? Make it make sense. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a real-time life update, from running on empty this week to becoming fully obsessed with my new Apple Watch and the sleep data that is both fascinating and… mildly alarming. We’re also discussing the burpee situation that has left me physically unable to lift my arms (hu...

Ep586. Renee welcomes pediatric neurologist and sleep expert Dr. Sujay Kansagra to the pod for a myth-busting conversation about kids and sleep! They dive into common sleep struggles, from bedtime battles and night wakings to screen time and shifting sleep needs as kids grow. Dr. Kansagra also shares science-backed insights on building healthy sleep habits, setting realistic expectations, and maki...

March 12th 2026: In this solo episode, I’m catching you up on a little bit of everything going on in my world right now. I’m sharing the surprisingly annoying thing about signing kids up for summer camps (why is it always such a competitive sport?!), what turning  41  has been feeling like for me, and why I’m making a renewed effort to get my nutrition back on track alongside CrossFit. I...

Ep584. Renee is joined by author, speaker, and former White House staffer Marisa Renee Lee for a conversation about grief, chronic illness, and the pressure of being an “overachiever.” Marisa shares how becoming a caregiver as a teenager for her mom shaped her drive, eventually leading her to Harvard, Wall Street, and the White House. They talk openly about loss, navigating long COVID while parent...

March 5 2026: Welcome back to The Mom Room! Renee is giving you a classic random solo episode and talking about all the things! Health-related appointments she made herself make, her birthday plans, and Harry is back!! Enjoy! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ep582. Renee sits down with attachment therapist and mom of 3 - Eli Harwood for a chat about raising emotionally secure kids without spiralling over every parenting decision. Eli shares her research-backed tools to connect with your kids, how to repair after inevitable parenting missteps, and why connection matters more than perfection. They talk through triggers, boundaries, co-regulation, and th...

EP581. Jimmy Knowles, the creator behind the wildly popular TikTok and Instagram account  Jimmy on Relationships, joins me for a conversation that is honest, uncomfortable, and incredibly important. Jimmy opens up about the affair that nearly ended his marriage, how he and his wife chose to rebuild instead of walk away, and why that experience became the catalyst for his deep dive into what a...

Ep580. Renee is joined by author, and registered dietician Rachael DeVaux for a chat about fitness, fueling your body, and letting go of postpartum pressure. Rachael shares how her approach to movement and nutrition has evolved through motherhood, offers quick, practical meal tips for busy parents who don’t have time for complicated recipes, and talks about building sustainable habits that actuall...

EP579: Please enjoy this vintage episode of Insufferable because Renee recorded a whole solo episode and then the program crashed and she lost it! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

EP578. This morning I saw a post by @alessandro_frosali about the mental load in the 80s and 90s vs. today, and it sent me spiralling (in the best way). Were moms back then more resilient? Or were they just carrying it all without language, support, or permission to talk about it? In this solo episode, I unpack how the mental load has evolved, from managing a household without Google or group chat...

EP577. Confidence isn’t about being louder, bolder, or more motivated, it’s about being  less driven by everything outside of you . In this solo episode, Renee breaks down why so many women (especially moms) feel stuck, burnt out, and second-guessing themselves, and how living life motivated by approval, guilt, comparison, and external pressure quietly erodes confidence over time. Renee share...

EP576. In this solo episode, I’m telling a story about walking away from a friend group that no longer felt genuine, supportive, or healthy. Story time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

EP575. Is it ADHD… or is it perimenopause? Or is it both showing up at the same time to completely derail your nervous system? In this solo episode of  The Mom Room , Renee gets real about her experience with ADHD, taking Vyvanse, and navigating perimenopause in her late 30s and early 40s. After a conversation with an OBGYN that stopped her in her tracks, Renee explores why so many women feel...

Ep574. Renee is joined by developmental psychologists Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff to unpack why modern parenting has become so overwhelming — and why kids don’t need flashcards, apps, or pressure to thrive. Drawing from decades of research and their new book Einstein Never Used Flashcards , they challenge the myth that “earlier is better,” explain why play and human connection...

EP573. In today’s solo episode of The Mom Room, I’m covering A LOT, from puppy yoga with Pomeranians to why the hell there are Stranger Things toys in the Walmart kids’ aisle. We also talk comfort shows, current reads, and I give a sneak peek at an upcoming episode on ADHD, perimenopause, and my experience with Vyvanse. ✨ What I talk about in this episode: • My chaotic and adorable experience doi...

Ep572. Renee is joined by Glen Henry (Author of Father Yourself First) for a great conversation about parenting, identity, and the long road of becoming yourself while raising kids. Glen discusses his own upbringing, the lessons he’s had to unlearn, and how those experiences have shaped the way he shows up as a parent today. They talk about emotional availability, breaking generational patterns, a...

EP571. In this solo episode, Renee dives into a surprisingly heated topic:  why some moms cannot accept that other women have equal partners.  After a Reddit comment accused her of being “lazy” because her husband does school drop-off, Renee unpacks the bigger cultural issues behind reactions like this. She discusses why an involved dad is still seen as a threat to traditional motherhood...

EP570. This week, Renee is joined by Tyler Champagne (@Heated_Seats) for a candid conversation about balancing parenting with content creation. Tyler shares his journey from making car content to becoming a widely followed parenting creator after becoming a dad, and how one exhausted, sleep-deprived rant after his son’s birth shifted everything. Together, they talk openly about labor and delivery...