The Mom Room

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Surprises, More JellyCats, and Elsa's Eyeshadow Mar 06, 2025

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EP480. On today's episode, Renee teases an exciting secret announcement that's dropping this Friday—don't miss it! She also dives back into the world of JellyCats (yes, that topic is still going strong!), shares her thoughts on Elsa's fabulous eyeshadow, and spills the details on her upcoming March break plans. Tune in for all the fun, surprises, and a bit of mom realness!

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The Pivot Year, Cross Fit 25.1, Love Is Blind, and The Oscars Mar 04, 2025

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EP479. Welcome to The *late* Mom Room – where Renee tackles life with a mix of humour, chaos, and not enough coffee. In this episode, she spills the beans on surviving the CrossFit Open 25.1 (spoiler: it wasn’t graceful), recaps Brianna Wiest’s book launch in Toronto (and plans to read The Pivot Year... ASAP), and she shares her unfiltered thoughts on the latest Love Is Blind drama and the Oscars. Oh, and don’t worry—she’s definitely sorry this episode is late... her brain is, well, not functioning properly. Grab a snack, get comfy, and let’s get through this together!

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Love Is Blind, JellyCats vs. Beanie Babies, and a Lack of Motivation Feb 27, 2025

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EP478. In this episode of The Mom Room, Renee opens up about her recent struggles with motivation and the importance of being gentle with herself during the grieving process. She shares a hilarious story about her grandma’s extensive Beanie Baby collection, and why she’s convinced JellyCats are the superior plush toys. Plus, Renee dives into a Love is Blind recap with plenty of sass and her signature feisty commentary. Tune in for a mix of heartfelt honesty, laughs, and a whole lot of love!

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Losing a Parent: My Experience with Grief & Healing Feb 25, 2025

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EP477. In this solo episode of The Mom Room, Renee opens up about her personal journey through grief after the recent loss of her Dad. She shares the emotional experience of MAID, and the overwhelming challenge of explaining the loss to her son. Renee also talks about the importance of self-care during such a difficult time and how she's been taking small steps to prioritize her mental and emotional health. With vulnerability and honesty, Renee reflects on her recent experiences and offers a heartfelt look at how she’s been coping, healing, and growing in the midst of it all.

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Part 2: Top Five Motherhood Struggles and What To Do About Them Feb 20, 2025

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EP476. In Part 2 of this episode of The Mom Room, host Renee Reina dives deep into the top struggles that moms with young children face and offers practical tips for tackling them. She gets real about the isolation that can come with motherhood and shares ways to stay connected with others, even when you’re overwhelmed. Plus, Renee opens up about the guilt moms often feel and offers a reminder to give yourself grace. Whether you're struggling with one or all of these challenges, this episode is filled with valuable advice, relatable moments, and a whole lot of encouragement to help you get through the toughest days.

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Part 1: Top Five Motherhood Struggles and What To Do About Them Feb 18, 2025

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EP475. In Part 1 of this episode of The Mom Room, host Renee Reina dives deep into the top struggles that moms with young children face and offers practical tips for tackling them. From dealing with sleep deprivation and time management chaos to managing physical and emotional exhaustion, Renee shares advice on how to survive the daily grind. Whether you're struggling with one or all of these challenges, this episode is filled with valuable advice, relatable moments, and a whole lot of encouragement to help you get through the toughest days.

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Renovations, Dry Pedicures & Blockbuster Nostalgia Feb 13, 2025

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EP474. In this solo episode of The Mom Room, Renee gives us a peek into her latest home renovation projects and shares her exciting future plans for the house! From updating rooms to tackling new DIY challenges, Renee talks all about the work that’s gone into transforming her space. But it’s not all about home improvement—she dives into her current obsession with “dry feet” and breaks down the difference between a "dry pedicure" and a regular one. Plus, Renee opens up about why she’s put down *How To Age Disgracefully* (hint: it’s not what she expected), reminisces about her Blockbuster days, and gets deep into her latest cravings—should she buy a Ninja Creami and treat herself to a lymphatic drainage massage? Tune in for an entertaining, relatable, and all-around fun conversation!

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The Super Bowl, A Sleep Debate, Let Them Thoughts, and Adult Friendships Feb 11, 2025

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EP473. In this week’s episode of The Mom Room , Renee Reina is bringing you her unfiltered thoughts on everything from the Super Bowl to adult friendships. She kicks things off by sharing her take on this year's Super Bowl — spoiler alert, it just didn't have the pizzazz she was hoping for. From there, Renee dives into her latest obsession with sweet Lego finds (trust us, you’ll want to hear about these treasures).

Next up, she tackles the ongoing debate in her household: should her husband come back to sleeping in the primary bedroom? It’s a real conversation many parents can relate to. Finally, Renee gives some thoughts about Let Them by Mel Robbins, especially focusing on the chapter about adult friendships and the challenges of nurturing them as an adult. This episode is full of laughs, real talk, and a bit of soul searching — grab your coffee and tune in!

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Mom Guilt: My Current Struggles Feb 06, 2025

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EP472. Welcome to The Mom Room, where host Renee Reina opens up about the real, raw, and relatable side of motherhood. In this episode, Renee dives into her current struggles with mom guilt – from feeling like she’s falling short on reading enough to her son, to the pressure of not having him in organized sports yet. Renee is navigating the messy middle of motherhood, and she’s here to remind you that you’re not alone in feeling like you’re doing it all wrong… even when you're doing it right.

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Lisa A. Phillips: First Love and Navigating Teen Relationships Feb 04, 2025

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Ep471. To all our listeners with teenage kids, this one’s for you! In this episode, Renee speaks to Lisa A. Phillips, an expert in relationships and parenting, about guiding teens through their first romantic relationships. Lisa shares her personal experience as a parent and insights from her book, First Love, discussing everything from how social media shapes modern teen relationships to the importance of teaching communication and consent to how parents can navigate breakups and set boundaries. She also emphasizes the power of open communication to support teens in building healthy relationship skills in very simple and relatable ways. This is a powerful and insightful episode that really gives parents some great building blocks!

Lisa A. Phillips’ book ‘First Love’ launches February 4, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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