The Mom Room

EP118. Hayley Hubbard is the co-founder of Meaning Full Living, mom of three, and wife of recording artist, Tyler Hubbard. In this episode Renee and Hayley talk tour bus life and travelling with toddler, having partners with incredibly busy careers, formula feeding, couples therapy, and phone addiction. This one is a must-listen! RENEE REINA Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @reneereina_ The Mom Roo...

EP117. Renee tells us what products she actually found useful when Milo was a baby and what she finds useful now that he is a toddler. She talks strollers, high-chairs, carseats, etc. Find out what products she spend a ton of money on that ended up not being worth it! This is a must listen for anyone making a baby registry! "I had to have the highchair that was aesthetically pleasing. Little did I...

EP116. Renee and Libby have been TikTok friends for over a year and finally sat down to have an honest mom chat. Libby is a Canadian content creator and mother of two. In this episode she tells us what her transition into motherhood was like, how her first child and second child were totally different experiences, her postpartum depression, and what her plans are for the future.  RENEE REINA Insta...

EP115. After spending a week up north at the cottage with Milo, Renee wonders if holidays will ever be relaxing again. In this episode she tells us all about her "vacation" and why parents need a solo vacation after every family vacation.  "We spend so much time kid-proofing our homes and then we think going to a completely non-kid-proofed environment with 10x as many dangers is going to be relaxi...

EP114. Emmalee is a licensed family and marriage therapist, hilarious mom, and co-host of the Shrink Chicks podcast. Renee and Emmalee chat about relationships post-baby, why being intimate with your partner can be difficult and what to do about it, attachment, parenting, and of course, Blippi. We know you're going to enjoy this candid and extremely relatable conversation! THE MOM ROOM Instagram:...

EP113. Renee stumbled upon a good ole academic paper that examined the relationship between feeling pressure to be a "perfect" mom and parental burnout. In this episode she dives into that study and explains what they found and what they recommend we do to combat the pressures of trying to be a perfect mom.  Research Article THE MOM ROOM Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @the.mom.room The Mom Room S...

EP112. After going through her own high-conflict separation and co-parenting journey with her ex, Ashley Wood created @theconsciouscoparent on TikTok and Instagram, and became a ceritfied Divorce Transition & Recovery Coach. In this episode she explains how someone can prepare for separation, what they can expect both personally and legally, what co-parenting is, how to set boundaries, and so...

EP111. One episode was not enough! Renee is back with more fascinating defense mechanism information. In this episode Renee continues to explain what the most commonly used defense mechanisms are and gives examples of how they are used. You will most definitely start noticing when you or others use defense mechanisms after this episode! THE MOM ROOM Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @the.mom.room Th...

EP110. Friendship expert, Danielle Bayard Jackson, tells us why it's so important to make and maintain friendships as adults. In this episode she tells us how she became interested in the topic of friendship, why it's so difficult for new moms to make friends, things that may be preventing us from having deep connections with friends, and she gets into what the research says about friendships. It...

EP109. Defense mechanisms help protect us from anxiety/stressor/uncomfortable feelings. They are typically unconscious (i.e., we don't know why we're doing it in the moment). We all use defense mechanisms to some extent. Some are high-functioning (i.e., humour) and some are low-functioning (i.e., being passive aggressive). In this episode Renee breaks down the most commonly used defense mechanisms...

EP108. Cassandra Lane is the author of We Are Bridges, a family memoir that reimagines the life of her great-grandparents Mary and Burt Bridges. In 1904 Burt was racially murdered by white men in Mississippi. Cassandra tells us why it's so important to dive into our own family history and have open conversations with grandparents and great-grandparents. Many families consider themselves close but...

EP107. We've all heard the proverb "it takes a village to raise a child." Back in the day this made sense. Extended families lived near-by and neighbours were considered family. Today, many of us live far away from our family. We don't have close relationships with our neighbours. For the most part, we are raising our children on our own. In this episode, Renee breaks down what a modern day "villa...

EP106: Tia Slightham is dedicated to helping parents avoid exhaustion and overwhelm with simple and effective strategies. Tia has helped thousands of parents go from exhaustion and overwhelm to a place where they can parent feeling calm, confident and equipped - free of guilt, doubt and regret! In this episode, Tia explains what positive parenting is and gives us key strategies to adopt a more pos...

EP105. Renee says what everyone is thinking but doesn't want to say out loud when it comes to baby showers. She gives the top DON'T's and DO's for throwing a baby shower. She also shares some baby shower games that your guests will actually enjoy. People may be offended by this episode but, that's okay. This needs to be talked about.  This episode is sponsored by Better Help . Visit www.betterhelp...

EP104. Dr. Aviva Romm is a medical doctor, midwife, and herbalist. In this episode she tells us why hormonal problems are so prevalent today, how the medical system is biased when it comes to women's hormonal and gynecological health, how we can advocate for ourselves at the doctor's office, how the environment affects our hormones, and so much more! Take some notes, this one is jam-packed with va...

EP103. Exactly one year ago, Episode #1 of The Mom Room Podcast was published! Renee tells us why and how she started the podcast, her biggest accomplishments to date, and what her podcast goals are for the future. Renee answers listener questions about the past year. This episode is sponsored by Goodnight, World! A new podcast series developed by Sesame Workshop and Headspace to help get your kid...

EP102. Comedians Kevin Laferriere and Evan Berger are the creators behind the wildly popular @dumbdadpod TikTok account and the hosts of The Dumb Dad Podcast. Renee asks them all about stay-at-home-dad life, dad guilt, pandemic parenting, and discipline! They are on a mission to normalize the fact that dads are not babysitters, and they are doing it in a hilarious way! This episode is sponsored by...

EP101. In a spur of the moment decision, Renee packed up the car and headed north with Milo... alone. It didn't seem like a big deal at the time but, after reading messages from her community on Instagram, she realized that it is quite an accomplishment to travel alone with kids. It is unpredictable which makes it nervewracking. Will they throw tantrums in the car? Will they sleep in a strange env...

EP100. It's the 100th episode!!! Tara Clark is the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account @modernmomprobs. Tara and Renee have a candid conversation about transitioning to motherhood, the mental load of motherhood, mom friends, loss of identity, and finding the humor in difficult situations.  This episode is sponsored by Dew Edit. Visit www.dewedit.com and use code SCRUNCHIEGANG15 to get...

EP99. Contractions come on quick. The couple rushes to the hospital. They are admitted right away. A few uncomfortable contraction later and she is pushing. After 3-5 screams, the baby pops out and the doctor puts them on the mother's chest. She starts sobbing. Cut to the scene where they are happily walking out of the hospital with their new baby. If only this was reality. The truth is, the overw...

EP98. Mealtimes can be one of the most stressful times for parents. If we don't approach our children with empathy and respect surrounding food, it can lead to mealtime struggles and food rejection. Gitte tells us how we can better approach mealtimes, why we should never label our children as picky eaters, use bribes, and so much more! Let's focus less on todays vegetables and more on developing a...

EP97. Renee gives an update on how Milo is doing since ditching the pacifier. She explains how they weaned him off it and why she thinks that method worked so well. After many teeth brushing battles, Renee's worst nightmare has come true. Milo has some suspicious markings on two of his teeth. She fills us in on their first big dentist appointment and tells us some statistics on children's dental h...

EP96. Renee has been open about her love of Botox on social media. After recieivng so many questions about Botox, she decided it was time to get a professional on the podcast. Trish Lafantaisie has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. She also happens to be Renee's aunt. In this episode, Trish explains what Botox and filler are, how long they last, how they can be used cosmetically, complica...

EP95. Can you believe it is June 2021? Renee gives us a life update and chats about her plans for the summer, her sister's IVF journey, The Mom Room merch update, current favourite products (expect a rant on strollers), and Milo's dentist appointment.  THE MOM ROOM: Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @the.mom.room www.themomroompodcast.com TikTok: @the.mom.room Facebook Community This episode is spon...

EP94. Founder of Our Mama Village, Jessica VanderWier, shares her own pandemic birth story and explains how pandemic parenting has lead to feelings of burnout, dysregulation, and feelings of guilt and shame for many parents. Renee and Jess discuss how important it is for parents to fill their own cup and take care of themselves during these difficult parenting moments.  This episode is sponsored b...