The Mom Room

EP468. In this solo episode of  The Mom Room , Renee Reina takes us through the highlights of her perfect weekend—filled with cozy vibes, homemade sourdough, and a little bit of self-reflection and Lego. She shares the reality and tediousness of her sourdough-making journey, the books she's been loving lately, and the surprising revelation that her pants STILL don’t fit! (Spoiler: she might just h...

EP467. In this episode of The Mom Room , Renee sits down with content creator and mother of two littles under 3, Madison Barbosa. Madison shares her motherhood journey with Renee, replete with a juicy Sex-In-The-City-esque story about how she met her hubby, as well as dealing with postpartum blues and the amazing community she discovered after sharing her story on TikTok. The two discuss full-time...

EP466. In this solo episode of  The Mom Room , host Renee Reina opens up about her personal journey with hormone health, sharing the challenges she’s faced with period problems, birth control, and the surprising symptoms that were linked to her hormones. From waking up in the middle of the night to battling insomnia and irritability, Renee reveals how these issues affected her daily life and led h...

EP465. In this episode of  The Mom Room  podcast, host Renee Reina opens up about her personal healthcare journey, focusing on her recent colonoscopy experience and digestion! She takes listeners through the evolution of her symptoms, starting from when they first appeared and the struggles she faced along the way. Renee shares the various approaches she’s tried over the years to alleviate her dis...

EP464. In this episode of  The Mom Room , Renee continues her deep dive into Mel Robbins’ powerful 7-question reflection exercise, helping you set intentional goals for 2025. After exploring the first three questions in the previous episode, Renee now answers the final four, tackling topics like what to leave behind in 2024, how to prioritize joy, and where she wants to focus her energy in the com...

EP463. Welcome to the very first episode of 2025! In this special episode of  The Mom Room , host Renee kicks off the new year by diving deep into a powerful exercise she heard on  The Mel Robbins Podcast . Mel challenged her listeners to reflect on their 2024 before setting goals for the upcoming year, and Renee is doing the same! In this episode, Renee takes you through the first three of Mel’s...

EP462. Renee shares about her first experience on a cruise! She sailed for 3 nights on Disney's newest ship, The Treasure. She discusses the onboard amenities, entertainment options, dining options, and compares the Disney Cruise experience to a traditional all-inclusive resort vacation. With insights on family-friendly activities, dining, and the unique Disney touch, Renee emphasizes the joy of e...

EP461: This episode is a revisit! Lately, Renee has been getting lots of questions about ADHD since she started posting about taking her prescribed medication, with people wanting to know more about how ADHD presents in women, treatment options, and just general questions about diagnoses. In this revisit episode, Renee speaks with Dr. Melissa Shepard about all the above in a candid and engaging ch...

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 Lume...

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 b...

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, s...

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 abou...

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  V...

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 ear...

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....

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 Sis...

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: ...

  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 try...

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 soli...

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 s...

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%...

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 authoritaria...

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.  M...

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, per...

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...