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EP13. In this episode Renee dives into what she thinks is contributing to the mom vs. mom vibes that are so common today. Using the example of breastfeeding vs. formula-feeding, Renee describes what happens when we approach another mom with our ego instead of empathy. Our society has created an environment where moms feel insecure no matter what they choose for their children. This is the catalyst for a vicious cycle of feeling ashamed, defensive, and judging other moms.

How can we break this cycle? Listen and find out!

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EP12. Renee and Alicia talk all things pregnancy, postpartum, and the pelvic floor. What do pelvic floor physiotherapists treat? What is the pelvic floor? What does it do? What happens to it during pregnancy and after childbirth? Are kegels the answer for everyone? This episode is a must listen for any woman!

Dr. Alicia Jeffrey-Thomas is a licensed physical therapist with advanced training in pelvic health rehabilitation. She’s not one to shy away from taboo topics. From bladder problems to bowel movements to sex, Alicia is always game to talk through the dirty details to help patients figure out what’s going on “down there.” Pelvic floor problems can affect people of any age, and Alicia is passionately emphatic that it’s never too early or too late to talk about these issues and get back to living your best life. Alicia is originally from Florida and received both her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and her undergraduate degree in Health Science from the University of Florida in Gainesville (Go Gators!). She moved to Massachusetts a year and a half ago and now works at Greater Boston Urology working alongside a team of urologists and a urogynecologist to provide comprehensive care.

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EP11. In this episode Renee tells you all about her breastfeeding and formula-feeding journey. She dives into what higher quality research shows when it comes to the benefits of breastmilk. And finally, she reads shares some listener experiences with breastfeeding and/or formula-feeding. 

The goal of this episode is to empower women to be confident in choosing how they want to feed their baby. Breastfeeding is amazing for women and babies who are happy breastfeeding. Formula-feeding is amazing for women and babies who are happy formula-feeding. Support for moms, regardless of their feeding method, is best!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

·   Cribsheet by Emily Oster 

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EP10: Renee and fellow TikTok mom, Gwenna Laithland (Momma Cusses), have a candid conversation about the dreaded mom guilt. The two describe their own struggles with mom guilt, partner guilt, and even second hand guilt. They dive into why they think mom guilt is such a common feeling among moms today, and why it's complete bulls*t and never actually changes future behaviours. 

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EP 9. After reading some of the ignorant comments on her recent TikToks about her son returning to daycare, Renee realized there is a huge misconception about daycare. These comments and her video replies sparked a huge debate in her TikTok comments section. 

In this episode Renee sets the record straight when it comes to mom shaming and daycare. She delves into why some moms shame and judge other moms. And, after telling her family's daycare experience, she stresses the fact that a good childcare centre is an OPPORTUNITY, not a NECESSITY. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Read the Motherly article HERE.

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Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about passages in Untamed that they connected with and how they related these passages to their own lives.

Some of the topics they touch on include; consumer culture, human connection, anger, anxiety, and raising boys to become adult men who can talk openly about their emotions.

"Glennon wildly and vividly teaches us about love, loss, gender, sexuality, pain, joy, bravery, humility, leadership, and vulnerability. The words on the pages are more than just words, they are tiny stones on a long winding pathway that lead us to self-discovery." - Jen

***In this episode Jen refers to a podcast called The Happiness Project. It is actually the Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos.***

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EP8. If you are a parent of a little one, this episode is a must-listen. Mr. Chazz, also known as TickTeachTok on TikTok, answers all Renee's toddler-related questions.

Why do toddlers have so many tantrums?

Are time-outs effective?

What is the best way to address hitting and throwing toys?

This episode will give you a completely new perspective on the parent-child relationship. Get a pad a of paper and a pen ready because you will want to take notes!

Mr. Chazz's mission in life is to help people enjoy the process of becoming the best version of themselves. He has a Master's Degree in Executive Leadership. He has over 50,000 followers on Tiktok and is the, "CEO" of making the world a better place! He is a Featured Creator on GetVokl where he does an Interactive Podcast every Monday at 7:00pm EST. 

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EP7. After taking her son on a five day holiday to visit family at "the cottage", Renee quickly realized it wasn't a holiday at all. At least, not for her. If anything, it was much more exhausting and stressful than staying home. Even with helpful family around, if you're the primary caregiver of a child, chances are you cannot relax when you're out of your child-proofed environment. By the time her son went to bed at 7:30pm, Renee just wanted to curl into a ball in a dark room and watch Real Housewives until she fell asleep.

In this episode Renee goes over why holidays or even afternoons out with a toddler are so much extra work and often not enjoyable for parents. Yes, there are enjoyable moments but, if your expectations include relaxation and an escape from everyday life, you might want to listen to this episode. Similarly, if you have people in your life who can't understand why you don't want to take your child to your Aunt's birthday party or the cottage one weekend, have them listen to this episode. 

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EP6. A candid conversation with fellow TikTok mom, Ediza Ferris. In this episode, Ediza and Renee tell you all the things about recovering from a vaginal birth that no one else will. They discuss the things they didn't expect, what they did or wish they did to prepare for labour and delivery, and they give you their must-have postpartum recovery products and tips! 

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EP5. The exchange that lead to a blog post and now this podcast episode went something like this...

It was Sunday morning and Renee was on the couch enjoying her hot coffee. After about three minutes of this enjoyable moment, her son put his bottle right in her husband's coffee mug. It fit perfectly, of course. Right away her husband looked at her and said "babe, can you go grab some paper towel?" Now, usually she would jump up, go get paper towel and help clean up. But, out of nowhere, she said "no." Her husband looked shocked and said something along the lines of "are you serious?" Renee said "Yes! Just grab some kleenex. It is right beside you!"

To Renee's surprise, an overwhelming number of moms related to this exact situation. It can be frustrating when you continuously deal with difficult situations all day on your own and when your partner is home, they are asking you to help them with those same situations. Of course we want to help our partners, and they help us too. But, sometimes you just want them to feel the pain of dealing with these things alone, day after day.

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