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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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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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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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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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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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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In this solo episode, Renee Reina is running on pure caffeine (and maybe a bit of hope) after a 2:30am wake-up call from her son, who decided it was officially morning—because kids apparently don’t need sleep, right? Get ready for a funny and relatable story of how the middle of the night turned into the longest morning ever.

Renee also takes us on a magical ride through her recent Disney trip—yes, you read that right, 14 adult women taking on the happiest place on earth!

And if that wasn’t enough, she’s diving into the buzzy nominations for the upcoming Grammy’s and Oscars! Who’s up for what? Who got snubbed? Renee gives her take on the biggest names and the most anticipated moments from the award shows.

Kick back, and enjoy this entertaining and light-hearted episode of The Mom Room!

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EP 469. It’s been 2 years since Ashleigh was last on the show and almost 4 years since she self-published her wildly popular book, ‘Swing: A Memoir of Doing It All’, so there’s lots to catch up on! Ashleigh covers tons of ground and deep dives into her recent divorce, relating how it’s led to more personal growth than ever for her. They both discuss the complexities of motherhood, guilt around traditional roles, and the hard-fought self-permission to change—something Ashleigh embraced wholeheartedly after her split. She’s also concentrated more of her time on coaching aspiring writers—a true passion of hers—to get their books written and published. This episode is full of powerful reflections on self-worth, personal growth, and the freedom to break societal norms—don’t miss it!

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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 have to break down and buy bigger pants, and she’s totally not ashamed about it.) Tune in for relatable mom life moments, kitchen experiments, and some solid book recommendations that’ll make you want to curl up and read all weekend long.

Perfect for anyone who’s ever felt like their pants are holding them hostage.

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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 content creation, Madison’s viral mother-in-law posts, and about being on the very wrong side of TikTok rage. Tune in for the tea!

You can find Madison on TikTok at @Madison_barbosa and on Instagram at @Madisonleblanc_barbosa.

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