The Mom Room

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 top-division professional women’s soccer league in Canada. Kate and Renee about Kate’ motherhood journey, and the double standard mom’s face balancing career and raising kids.

Find Kate McKenna:

 Instagram: @kmckenna77

Sponsors:

Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/momroom. 

Cowboy Colostrum - For a limited time, our listeners are getting 25% off their entire order. Just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code MOMROOM at checkout.

Air Doctor - Visit www.AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MOMROOM to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free!

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St. Francis Herb - Currently with their Bitters for Better program, $1 from every St.Francis Herb Farm bottle of bitters goes to Food Banks Canada. https://stfrancisherbfarm.com/

RENEE REINA  

Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina  

TikTok: @thereneereina  

Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community 

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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 envisioned, she somehow ended up… working more. Why are we like this?!

Then, she’s joined by Whitney Rose from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City! They chat about the Below Deck crossover episodes, cast conflicts, and, of course, the red hair! Stream every episode of every season of RHOSLC on Hayu!

It’s a mix of mom-life honesty and Bravo-level tea you don’t want to miss.

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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 mother-in-law dynamic can be one of the hardest parts of marriage. They unpack how guilt, generational patterns, and blurred boundaries can strain relationships, and Tracy shares her ‘vault’ method — a practical framework for navigating in-law conflict and building stronger partnerships. Here’s an honest, relatable look at what it really takes to stay connected as a couple when family dynamics get messy.

Find Dr. Tracy Dalgleish:

Instagram: @drtracyd

Website: www.drtracyd.com/

Podcast: Dear Dr. Tracy

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/momroom. 

Cowboy Colostrum - For a limited time, our listeners are getting 25% off their entire order. Just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code MOMROOM at checkout.

Air Doctor - Visit www.AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code MOMROOM to get UP TO $300 off today! AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84 value, free!

Skims - Shop the SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. And if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at SKIMS.com.

St. Francis Herb - Currently with their Bitters for Better program, $1 from every St.Francis Herb Farm bottle of bitters goes to Food Banks Canada.

RENEE REINA  

Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina  

TikTok: @thereneereina  

Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community 

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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 fear of bringing Milo to the dentist to get cavities filled. Can anyone out there relate?

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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 using toxic materials. She shares her personal experiences and the feedback from her audience regarding non-toxic versus traditional cookware. The conversation covers everything from the importance of proper care for pots and pans to the potential dangers of using scratched non-stick surfaces. Ultimately, Renee aims to find the best cookware options for her cooking needs while considering safety and usability.

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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 up or a pumpkin! Shout out to any mom out there who feels like their work-life balance has been off lately! Also, she shares a recent story about her son trying to smuggle Pokemon cards into school. You won't want to miss that one! LOL.

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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 fight-or-flight feels like. She joins Renee to unpack how dysregulation fuels overwhelm, what it really means to “slow down,” and how getting out of survival mode can transform the way you parent, work, and move through your day to get that bear off your back for good.

Find Jenna:

Instagram: @adhdwithjennafree

TikTok: @adhdwithjennafree

Website: https://www.adhdwithjennafree.com/

Podcast: ADHD with Jenna Free

Sponsors:

Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at www.wayfair.com. 

Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to www.uncommongoods.com/momroom. 

Cowboy Colostrum - For a limited time, our listeners are getting 25% off their entire order. Just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code MOMROOM at checkout.

RENEE REINA  

Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina  

TikTok: @thereneereina  

Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community 

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In honour of World Menopause Day (October 18th) and in partnership with Marcelle Cosmetics, Renee sits down with Amanda Thebe, fitness and menopause advocate, author, and all-around powerhouse, for a candid conversation about what it really means to thrive through menopause.

Amanda opens up about her personal journey through perimenopause and menopause, from the first confusing symptoms to the mental and physical changes that transformed her daily life. She shares the knowledge she wishes she had sooner, the power of community and education, and why breaking the stigma around menopause is long overdue.

We also dive into the incredible science of menopausal skin health, and how hormonal shifts can impact everything from collagen to confidence. Amanda discusses her partnership with Marcelle Cosmetics and their Revival+ Vitality Collection, a skincare line co-created with 400 Canadian women in menopause with sensitive skin to truly meet women where they are.

This episode is a powerful reminder that menopause isn’t something to fear, it’s something to own, fully and unapologetically.

💫 World Menopause Day is October 18th, and Marcelle Cosmetics will be at The National Menopause Show in Toronto, October 18–19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Join the conversation, learn, and celebrate women at every age and stage.

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Ep545. Renee chats with toddler expert and Transforming Toddlerhood author Devon Kuntzman about surviving the chaotic toddler years without losing your mind. Devon explains why tantrums, hitting, and “defiance” aren’t bad behavior—they’re communication—and shares simple mindset shifts and scripts that stop power struggles before they spiral. They talk parent guilt, public meltdowns, and why discipline is truly about teaching skills, not punishing mistakes. 

Find Devon:

 Instagram: @transformingtoddlerhood

Website: https://www.transformingtoddlerhood.com/

Sponsors:

Wayfair — Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. Find it all for way less at https://www.Wayfair.com. 

Skims - Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at www.SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. https://www.skims.com/momroom

Uncommon Goods - To get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/momroom. 

Cowboy Colostrum - For a limited time, our listeners are getting 25% off their entire order. Just head to CowboyColostrum.com and use code MOMROOM at checkout.

RENEE REINA  

Instagram: @themomroom | @thereneereina  

TikTok: @thereneereina  

Facebook Community - The Mom Room Community 

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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 is sharing all the small things she changed in her diet that have made a huge impact!

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