The Mom Room

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. And, I vent about how, as parents, we rarely get the chance to watch our favorite TV shows anymore—why is it so hard to find time for a good binge? Tune in for a mix of parenting wisdom, pop culture thoughts, and a little humor about the realities of life with young kids! SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.    Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com    FitXR — Go to Meta.com to purchase a Meta Quest headset with FitXR bundle fitxr.com/bundle Uncommon Goods — To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/MOMROOM.    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Sisters was really like. Aurora also reveals her go-to wellness hacks, favorite beauty item, true thoughts on Taylor Swift, her dream reality TV show, and so much more.     Be sure to follow Aurora on Instagram @auroraculpo   SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.    Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com    FitXR — Go to Meta.com to purchase a Meta Quest headset with FitXR bundle fitxr.com/bundle Uncommon Goods — To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/MOMROOM.    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  YouTube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Chimp Crazy on HBO, which explores the world of captive chimpanzees and the controversial research surrounding them, and Martha, the Netflix docuseries on the iconic Martha Stewart. Tune in for all the travel stories, documentary insights, and a little mom-life real talk—because it wouldn't be The Mom Room Podcast without it! SPONSORS   Uncommon Goods — To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/momroom Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 trying to heal.   Be sure to follow Dr. Ashurina Ream @psychedmommy, and check out Episode 261 for her previous appearance!   SPONSORS   Uncommon Goods — To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/momroom Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 solidarity to the moms who need it most. Tune in now to hear Renee’s top three pieces of advice that every mom needs to hear! SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 she’s received before tackling Renee’s rapid fire.   Be sure to follow @amywlsn, check out her books, and listen to What Fresh Hell wherever you get your podcasts.     SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 authoritarian very clear, explaining how authoritative is the middle ground between authoritarian and permissive which she strives for. She highlights increased challenges for parents in the modern world and emphasizes the importance of community.   Be sure to follow @jofrost and check out jofrost.com    SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, perspective, and boundaries needed to navigate the age of gentle parenting.  Be sure to follow @drcotler and check out drtanyacotler.com    SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! 26:31 Liza & Renee share their breastfeeding journeys 😂 29:15 What is Intensive Parenting 41:03 Finding Balance in Parenting and Life 48:00 Should Renee Get Kicked Out of Book Club? SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  LIZA JEAN Instagram: @thelizajean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP443. This new TMR era is all about talking to people Renee actually wants to chat with, without pressure or obligation. It was a no-brainer then that she wanted to have influencer Brittany Ostofe on the pod. She talks about what she was doing before and how this online life got started for her, finding your niche vs. doing what you want in the moment, and opinions of kids on social media. This conversation is truly just an open invitation to hear friends catching up: current coffee order? Still working out? On top of meal prep? Thoughts on boo baskets? What are you watching right now?! Enjoy!   Be sure to follow @britt.ostofe and @thelaughingcouple     SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com  iRestore — Listeners get $600 off their order when you use code MOMROOM at iRestorelaser.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP.442 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: 03:01 Renee's Allergy Appointment 14:02 Taylor Swift's Financial Milestone 24:00 Parenting Questions 29:16 Bedtime Struggles 32:40 Navigating Extracurricular Activities 36:56 The Importance of Unstructured Play 40:44 Parenting Styles and Labels 44:12 Reality TV: Love is Blind SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP441. Today Renee is joined by one of the very first parenting influencers on Instagram, Tara Clark of Modern Mom Probs! She shares how she got started in content creation, her insight and experience with burnout, and how not everything needs to be made into content. Her son is now 12 and she promises Renee is gearing up for the best years yet!  Be sure to follow @modernmomprobs    SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Manscaped — Get 20% off + free shipping with the code momroom20 at Manscaped.com    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP440. 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 Relaunching The Mom Room 06:06 Health and Wellness Insights 09:01 Car Washing vs. Porch Decorating 12:04 Concert Ticket Insanity 15:00 Pop Culture Segment: Chappell Roan's Priorities 19:03 Adam Brody's Comeback and New Show: Nobody Wants This (Starring Kristen Bell) 23:58 Gary Vee's New Kids Show: VeeKids 31:54 Picky Eating and Parenting Challenges 38:53 Thanksgiving Traditions and our lack of knowledge. SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  iRESTORE — Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code MOMROOM at https://bit.ly/3zu4iub!! #irestorepod    THE MOM ROOM Instagram: @themomroom TikTok: @the.momroom Facebook: The Mom Room Community  X: @themomroom Youtube: The Mom Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP439. Welcome back to The Mom Room! Things may look (and sound) a bit different around here, but fear not! Things are only getting more exciting. These Tuesday episodes you know and love will remain the same, featuring interviews with the coolest people. This week we welcome someone I’ve been a fan of for years: entrepreneur, author, and reality star, Jillian Harris. She opens up about struggles she faces with wedding-decision paralysis, the invisible load, anxiety, mom guilt, and prioritizing her health. She also opens up about the time Harry Styles begged her to go on a date. No. Big. Deal. Enjoy!  Be sure to follow @jillian.harris    SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  iRESTORE — Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code MOMROOM at https://bit.ly/3zu4iub!! #irestorepod    THE MOM ROOM Instagram: @themomroom TikTok: @the.momroom Facebook: The Mom Room Community  X: @themomroom Youtube: The Mom Room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP438. September 26 2024 Life Things (ultrasounds, gym problems, relaunch) TV network says "no" to a Modern Family Reboot (People.com) Travis is sad after Chiefs win against Atlanta Falcons Did Taylor "skip" Travis' game? What Donna Kielce said about Travis & Taylor This Mom's TikTok went viral after she explained why she serves her children dinner at 3pm Dr. Becky gives us three lines to say to our children when they "talk back" SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  iRESTOR — Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code MOMROOM at https://bit.ly/3zu4iub!! #irestorepod Fungies — You can find these yummy gummies in the Vitamin section at your local Walmart or conveniently shop on their website, eatfungies.com. Enjoy free shipping and 20% off with code MOMROOM.  Little Spoon — Simplify your kiddo’s mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/MOMROOM and enter our code MOMROOM at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP437. Today Renee is joined by internet-pal-turned-real-life-friend, Alex Cunningham of This Family Tree! The two discuss why the world is so freaking expensive, where Renee should go for her 40th, and how Alex got invited (and attended!!!) a party hosted by Nicole Kidman. They share the coolest person who follows them, their dream podcast guest, and of course, have to discuss the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.   Be sure to follow Alex @thisfamilytree    SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  iRESTORE — Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code MOMROOM at https://bit.ly/3zu4iub!! #irestorepod Fungies — You can find these yummy gummies in the Vitamin section at your local Walmart or conveniently shop on their website, eatfungies.com. Enjoy free shipping and 20% off with code MOMROOM.  Little Spoon — Simplify your kiddo’s mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/MOMROOM and enter our code MOMROOM at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.    RENEE REINA   www.themomroom.com   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP436. Renee finally saw It Ends With Us and gives a full recap. Kate Winslet tells ua how she got her libido back. Travis Kelce decorates his suite. A husband asks "am I the a-hole?" on Reddit. SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  iRestore — Reverse hair loss with @iRestore and get $600 off with the code MOMROOM at https://www.irestorelaser.com/MOMROOM #irestorepod  Fungies — You can find these yummy gummies in the Vitamin section at your local Walmart or conveniently shop on their website, eatfungies.com. Enjoy free shipping and 20% off with code MOMROOM.  Little Spoon — Simplify your kiddo’s mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/MOMROOM and enter our code MOMROOM at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP435. Dr. Blossom is a Naturopathic Doctor that specializes in herbal medicine and Caitlin Rivett-Carnac is co-owner of St. Francis Herb Farm. They are back in The Mom Room talking all things cold and flu season, understanding your cycle, and their refreshed women’s line supporting all stages of life. From the menopause support formula and the herbal comfort topical for vaginal dryness, to the breast oil to reduce pain, there is something for everything!   Check out my previous conversation with Caitlin and Dr. Blossom here.  BE SURE TO FOLLOW ST. FRANCIS HERB FARM: @stfrancisherbfarm and visit stfrancisherbfarm.com    SPONSORS   Lumen — Go to lumen.me/MOMROOM to get 15% off your Lumen.  Fungies — You can find these yummy gummies in the Vitamin section at your local Walmart or conveniently shop on their website, eatfungies.com. Enjoy free shipping and 20% off with code MOMROOM.  Little Spoon — Simplify your kiddo’s mealtime with 30% OFF your first order. Go to LITTLESPOON.COM/MOMROOM and enter our code MOMROOM at checkout to get 30% OFF your first Little Spoon order.    RENEE REINA   Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina   TikTok: @thereneereina   Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community  Youtube: Renee Reina - The Mom Room Podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices