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The Mom Room
Welcome to The Mom Room, the ultimate podcast that makes motherhood a lot more fun and a lot less chaotic! Join Renee Reina, the brilliant mind behind the buzzworthy Instagram account @themomroom, as she dives into everything moms crave: juicy interviews, the latest pop culture gossip, parenting advice and news, game-changing products, and so much more. The Mom Room is a digital space where moms can gather and be honest about the highs and lows of motherhood. Whether you're looking to stay on…
Episodes
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The Truth About Motherhood: The "Toddler Years" & Being “One and Done”
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…
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Sarah Gibson Tuttle on Nail Trends, Building a Thriving Business and Making Time for Self-Care
Ep590. Renee chats with Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle about building a beauty brand, motherhood, and simplifying self-care. Sarah takes us through…
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ADHD/Anxiety Medications & My Response to "That Should Have Been A Teaching Moment"
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…
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Sarah Armstrong on the Art of the Juggling Act
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…
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Life Lately: March Break Exhaustion, Sleep Scores, and a Book Chat!
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…
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Dr. Sujay Kansagra on the Science of Kids’ Sleep
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…
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Summer Camp Chaos, Turning 41, and Not Losing Yourself in Motherhood
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…
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Marisa Renee Lee on Overachieving, Grief, and Life After the White House
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…
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Health Things, I'm Gonna Be 41, and Harry Is Back!
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…
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Eli Harwood on Parent-Child Attachment, Connection, and Letting Go of Perfection
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…
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Jimmy On Relationships: Default Parenting, The Mental Load, and Navigating an Affair (Revisit)
EP581. Jimmy Knowles, the creator behind the wildly popular TikTok and Instagram account Jimmy on Relationships, joins me for a conversation that is honest…
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Rachael DeVaux on High Protein Meals for Busy Parents
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…
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Insufferable: Butt Hole Cramps & Vocal Competitions
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…
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Were 80s & 90s Moms More Resilient… Or Just More Silent?
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…
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Why Confident Women Aren’t Motivated by Guilt, Approval, or Comparison
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…
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I'm Petty, I Hold Grudges and, I Have Zero Tolerance for Toxic People
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…
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Is it ADHD? Is it Perimenopause? Is it Both?
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…
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Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek & Dr. Roberta Golinkoff on Why Kids Learn Best Through Play
Ep574. Renee is joined by developmental psychologists Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Dr. Roberta Golinkoff to unpack why modern parenting has become so overwhelming…
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Mom Life Lately: Pom Yoga, Stranger Things, and Younger
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…
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Glen Henry on Parenting, Identity & Breaking Generational Cycles
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…
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Why Equal Parenting Triggers Some Moms: A Deep Dive
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…
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Tyler Champagne on Parenting Reality, Mental Load, and Supporting Moms
EP570. This week, Renee is joined by Tyler Champagne (@Heated_Seats) for a candid conversation about balancing parenting with content creation. Tyler shares…
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My 2026 Bingo Card
EP569. In this solo episode, I’m breaking down my 2026 Bingo Card, the goals, boundaries, plot twists, and “this was NOT on my vision board” moments I’m…
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Raising Jake & Logan Paul: Pam Stepnick Tells Her Story
Ep568. Welcome back, Mom Roomers! This week, Renee sits down with Pam Stepnick, mother of Logan and Jake Paul, to talk candidly about what it’s really like…
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REWIND: Relationship Compassion (don't compare your relationship to what it was pre-kids)
EP567. Happy Holidays! We will be back with all new episodes on January 6th 2026! For now, please enjoy this vintage solo episode on relationship compassion!…
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REWIND: Rest is Productive People!
EP566. Happy Holidays! We will be back with all new episodes on January 6th 2026! For now, please enjoy this vintage solo episode on rest!!! See Privacy Policy…
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REWIND: We Can't Possibly Do ALL THE THINGS
EP565. Happy Holidays! We will be back with all new episodes January 6th, 2026! For now, please enjoy this vintage solo episode on how we can't possible do ALL…
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REWIND: Toxic Mom Culture
EP564. Happy Holidays! We will be back with all new episodes January 6th, 2026! For now, please enjoy this vintage solo episode on Toxic Mom Culture. Such an…
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A Holiday Pep Talk for Moms
EP563. In this solo episode of The Mom Room, I’m sharing realistic advice for moms navigating the holiday season with little ones. We talk about letting…
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Why Is Everything Wet? Boys, Bathrooms & Gross Dogs
EP562. If you’ve ever cleaned a toilet and thought, how is this even possible, this episode is for you. This week, I’m flying solo and talking about one of the…
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Rewind: Mom Burnout with Dr. Ashurina Ream
EP561. The holiday season seems like a great time to talk about mom burnout! So, please enjoy this throwback to one of my favourite episodes! One of our most…
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Year of the Snake: What I've Shed in 2025
EP560. A solo episode that feels like a big exhale. I’m talking about the shift from the Year of the Snake (2025) in to the Year of the Horse (2026), and why…
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ADHD TikTok, Chain Letters, and The Elf
EP559. This week in The Mom Room, Renee is surviving on cough drops and sarcasm as she battles a full-on case of bronchitis. Between hacking up a lung and…
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Rewind: Dear Dr. Tracy, My Husband Won't Stop Making Pancakes!
EP558. Welcome to this rewind episode where Renee was a guest on Dear Dr. Tracy with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Renee broke the internet back in 2020 when she…
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A Rant About Admin, Extra Curricular Activities, & Tell Me Lies
EP557. Enjoy this rant about the overwhelming amount of admin work Renee has been doing lately, children's extra-curricular activities, and Tell Me Lies! See…
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Sandra Tadros Guirguis on Surviving Cough & Cold Season with Kids
Ep556. Renee sits down with clinical pharmacist and holistic wellness expert Sandra Tadros Guirguis to break down everything parents need to know heading into…
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Gas Pains, Vegas, and a Messy House
EP555. We are back! Enjoy this chaotic episode that Renee recorded from her bed because she was suffering with gas pains and couldn't sit upright. See Privacy…
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Grieving "Properly", Weight Talk, and What Am I Doing?
EP554: Renee is talking about her recent post "social media is fake - here are some things I've been struggling with lately..." Topics include "grieving…
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Kate McKenna on Balancing the Broadcast Booth and Motherhood
Ep553. Renee sits down with Kate McKenna, award-winning TV producer, broadcaster, and reporter who leads TSN’s coverage of the Northern Super League—a…
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Five Child-Free Days and I Still Didn’t Relax + Whitney Rose from RHOSLC
EP552. Renee dives into her five child-free days while Milo was living his best life at “Camp Grandma.” Spoiler: instead of the relaxation and self-care she…
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Dr. Tracy Dalgleish on You, Your Husband & His Mother
Ep551. Renee welcomes back psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to talk about her new book, You, Your Husband, and His Mother, and why the…
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Halloween Candy, iPads, and Boundaries... Oh My!
EP550. In this solo episode, Renee discusses the challenges of parenting when it comes to boundaries with Halloween candy and iPads! She also talks about her…
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A Whole Episode on Cookware!! Teflon, Ceramic, and Cast Iron, Oh My!
EP549. In this solo episode, Renee dives deep into the world of cookware, exploring the various types available, their pros and cons, and the implications of…
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Crying Over Halloween Decorations & Smuggling Pokemon Cards
EP548. Renee tells the tale of when she almost cried in the Ottawa airport because she realized it was October 20th and she didn't have Halloween decorations…
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Jenna Free on Escaping Survival Mode and Reclaiming Your Day
Ep547. Ever feel like you’re being chased by an invisible bear all day? ADHD therapist and author Jenna Free says that’s what living in a constant state of…
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Perimenopause & Menopause: A Conversation with Amanda Thebe
In honour of World Menopause Day (October 18th) and in partnership with Marcelle Cosmetics, Renee sits down with Amanda Thebe, fitness and menopause advocate…
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Devon Kuntzman on Parenting Through Toddler Chaos Without Losing Your Mind
Ep545. Renee chats with toddler expert and Transforming Toddlerhood author Devon Kuntzman about surviving the chaotic toddler years without losing your mind…
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Homework is Annoying and Small Changes I Made to My Diet That Have Had a Big Impact
EP544. Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all the Canadian listeners! In today's solo episode, Renee is complaining about homework (her son is in Grade 2) and, she…
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Christine Pittman on Cooking for Busy Families
Renee sits down with Christine Pittman, founder of Cook The Story, to talk about how her passion for food turned into one of the most trusted online recipe…
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I Touched Shawn Mendes and Also Learned About Finances
In this solo episode, Renee kicks things off with a full recap of her unforgettable night at the Shawn Mendes concert... yes, she actually touched him! Then…
The Mom RoomEsther Hallam on Starting an Organic Baby Formula Company
Ep541. Renee sits down with Esther Hallam, founder of Nara Organics, to talk about what inspired her to launch a baby formula company from the ground up in a…
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Gaining 15 lbs and Wanting to Lose Weight: An Honest Chat
EP540. In this vulnerable solo episode, I open up about my history with weight and body fluctuations, and how it’s showing up for me right now. After seeing a…
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Stephanie O’Dea on Slow Living, Family Life & Breaking Free from Hustle Culture
Ep539. This week, Renee chats with Stephanie O’Dea, bestselling cookbook author and host of The Slow Living Podcast, about what happens when you swap hustle…
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Solo: Sinus Infections, Solo Parenting, and Surgery Gone Wrong
EP538. In this episode, I’m showing up real and raw to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of mom life. From navigating the chaos of solo parenting while…
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Carla Ondrasik on Music, Motherhood & Letting Go of Perfection
Ep 537. This week, Renee chats with Carla Ondrasik, former music publishing executive turned mentor and author, about success, identity, and why sometimes the…
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St. Francis Herb Farm on Back-to-School Bugs, Herbal Remedies & Real-Life Immune Support
Ep535. Renee welcomes back the experts from St. Francis Herb Farm to talk about simple, everyday ways herbs can support the whole family’s health. From…
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Five Things I've Started Doing For My Mental Health/Nervous System
EP534. After a lovely little catch up about the first day of school, Milo's upcoming birthday party and weekend plans, Renee dives into five things she has…
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Pinkie, Inc. on First Periods, Empowering Girls & Normalizing Menstruation
Ep533. This week, Renee is joined by Fiona Simmonds and Sana Clegg, cofounders of Pinkie, Inc. (and moms to four daughters between them), to talk about making…
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Why You're EXHAUSTED When You Finally Get To Relax
EP532. Have you ever noticed that the second you finally get a break, on vacation, or even just a quiet afternoon... you crash? That’s the let-down effect…
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Vanessa Bennett on Telling Ourselves the Truth
Ep531. This week, Renee is joined by psychotherapist and author Vanessa Bennett to unpack her new book The Motherhood Myth and push back against the pressure…