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EP24. Nikki Bergen is one of Canada's most sought after pilates and pelvic health experts. She is the creator of The Belle Method, which has helped thousands of women both prevent and restore diastasis recti, incontinence, and prolapse. She is an IVF mama of two young children and gets by on coffee, 90s music and a whole lot of grace over guilt.In this episode Nikki and Renee have an honest and candid conversation about her infertility journey. Resources mentioned in this episode: Pelvic Health Solutions (Canada) Women's Health APTA (US) Fertility - searching #ttc and connecting with other women. This episode is brought to you by Leezy Does It clothing. Leezy Does It offers one of a kind hand tie-dyed or solid colour pieces. Sizes range from newborn to adult. They have plenty of their own design to choose from, or if there is something specific you want on a t-shirt, let them know and they will print it for you! They offer free shipping within the U.S. and The Mom Room Podcast Listeners can get 20% off their order with the code: THE MOM ROOM. Follow Leezy Does It (@leezydoes_it) on Instagram. Direct message them to order now! ____________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Nikki (@thebellemethod) on Instagram. To visit The Belle Method website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP23. "Are you guys going to try for a second?" New parents get this question all the time. Before they have even settled into being a family of three, they are expected to know when and if they will have a second child. In this episode Renee explains how she and her husband came to the decision to only have one child. She shares four reasons why she felt awkward telling people they didn't want to have a second child, and she reads some listener experiences. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off with the code "MOMROOM". To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read Renee's blog on this topic, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP22. What an episode this is! Renee and Aliya talk all things poop and sex in postpartum. You don't want to miss this one. Aliya Dhalla is a mom and pelvic health physiotherapist. She lovingly refers to her son as a "mama-maker" and "vag-breaker." She is on a mission to educate and help women around the world take care of their bodies and pelvic floors. Instagram accounts mentioned in this episode: @100_daysof @drdinakulik @_happyasamother __________________________________________________________________________To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Aliya (@boxwellnessco) on Instagram. Follow Aliya (@boxwellnessco) on TikTok.To visit the Box Wellness Co. website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP21. Do you announce when you have to go pee so that your partner knows they have to watch the baby? Do you get irritated when your partner goes outside to cut the grass? Well, you may be the default parent! Renee describes the struggles associated with being the default parent and what you can do about it! She also shares some default parent listener experiences. This episode is brought to you by GrowCo postnatal rehab. Growco supports mothers in their healing through doctor-designed and led postnatal fitness. The online community features 50+ workouts streaming 24/7, weekly live workouts and monthly masterclasses. Visit www.growcorehab.com and sign up now at over 50% off. To find a GrowCo healthcare professional near you, click HERE.Follow Growco (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP20. Renee and Danielle chat about all things hormones! How many times have you Googled a symptom you experienced in pregnancy or postpartum and Google told you it was a result of hormone changes? If you're like Renee, SO MANY TIMES. Danielle explains what is happening to our hormones in pregnancy and postpartum and how hormone changes can cause things like low mood or "baby blues." Did you know that breastfeeding causes major changes in hormone levels?? It is all so fascinating! She also explains how a naturopathic doctor can help women in preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum. Resources mentioned in this episode: Postpartum Support International Natural Health After Birth by Aviva Romm ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join The Mom Room Community, click HERE. To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Dr. Watson (@themotherdoctor) on Instagram.To visit Dr. Watson's website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP19. Renee chats about Milo's second birthday party and his continued obsession with Woody from Toy Story. She admits that she regrets busting out all the Toy Story toys for the party. It definitely bit her in the ass post-party. Renee and her husband are newly house shopping and she quickly came to understand why parents make huge life decisions (like where to live) based on what's best for their children. She wants a rural farmhouse but, it's looking like suburbia is in her future. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club Episode: Renee and Jen chat about How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. Some of the topics they touch on include; assimilation, generalizing individual behaviour to an entire race, microaggressions, gender racism, and much more! "Being neutral or, not seeing colour, helps racism continue. You can only be racist or antiracist. There is nothing in-between. Being neutral helps the oppressor, not the victim. After George Floyd was murdered, something changed inside of me. I realized that not seeing colour does more harm than good." - ReneePodcast Recommendations: Taste of Taylor: Juneteenth with MacKenzie Green (June 19th, 2020) Taste of Taylor: Black is King Part 2 with MacKenzie Green (Aug 13th, 2020) Titled: A Lean In Podcast: Why Women Get Overlooked in Healthcare with Serena Williams (Dec 11th, 2018) Nice White Parents (whole season) Your Parenting Mojo: 085: White Privilege in Schools Your Parenting Mojo: 087: Taking with Children About Race with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Your Parenting Mojo: 089: Teaching Children About Issues Related to Race Raising Good Humans with Dr. Aliza: Anti-racist Parenting with Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell (July 17, 2020) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP18. Dr. Alli Cain is a chiropractor and founder of the postpartum rehab program, GrowCo. Renee asks Alli all about c-sections, or as it should be called, major abdominal surgery. What actually happens to the body during a c-section? What is recovery like? What are common issues that women experience after having a c-section, and how can these issues be resolved? Whether or not you've had a c-section, this episode is so important for women to hear. You will learn so much about your postpartum body!What is GrowCo? GrowCo was founded in 2018 by chiropractor, Dr. Alli Cain when she was 32 weeks pregnant with her first baby. Dr. Cain felt compelled to create a rehab program that supported women through the physical, mental and emotional challenges of motherhood. GrowCo ambassadors are implementing this approach in their healthcare practices all across Canada.____________________________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Dr. Alli (@drallicain) on Instagram.Follow Dr. Alli (@drallicain) on TIkTok.Follow GrowCo (@growco.rehab) on Instagram.To visit the GrowCo website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP17. Renee answers listener questions and goes off on a couple rants. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------To join The Mom Room Community, click HERE.To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP16. Grab a pen and a pad of paper because you're gonna want to make notes! Renee and Amanda (aka The Sleep Queen) talk all things infant and toddler sleep. Who should and who shouldn't sleep train? Why do babies wake up so much? What is the controversy surrounding sleep training and what does the research say? What are the best sleep tips for babies and adults? And much more!Resources mentioned in this episode: Hatch Rest for babies and kids Cribsheet and Expecting Better by Emily Oster Zipadee-Zip swaddle Janet Lansbury - elevating child care _____________________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read about Renee's sleep journey with her son, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Amanda (@babysbestsleep) on Instagram.To visit the Baby's Best Sleep website, click HERE.Listen to the Slumber Party podcast on Apple podcasts, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP15. As parents we want our kids to love their toys and be excited when we buy them new ones. It's all fun and games until your toddler wants to have a bath with their stuffed Toy Story dolls and then sleep with them... while they're soaking wet. We can't win as parents. You want to buy them everything you know they are going to love. But, if they love it TOO much, you're f*cked.In this episode Renee discusses her son's obsession with Toy Story. Of course it's cute to watch him love his toys, but "toddler love" often turns ugly and ends in a full blown meltdown. Can you say unhealthy attachment?? She also shares toys and tantrums stories from listeners. Get ready for a laugh. And, if you're coming up to the toddler age, let this episode be a warning.-----------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP14. Renee and Aliya chat about the most common aches, and pains women experience during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Aliya gives you strategies for prevention and explains how a chiropractor can help relieve you of your pain. Dr. Aliya Visram is a chiropractor and acupuncturist in Toronto, Ontario. Renee describes injuries she experienced and is still experiencing two years after giving birth! She quickly made an appointment after recording this episode. Resources mentioned in the episode: Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts by Karen Kleiman Instagram account: @pandemicpregnancyguide Instagram account: @thebellemethod Spinning Babies Evidence Based Birth Podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Dr. Visram (@draliyavisram) on Instagram.Follow Dr. Visram (@draliyavisram) on TikTok.To visit the WellBe Family Wellness Clinic, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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!______________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read Renee's blog post on this topic, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. ______________________________________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Alicia (@thepelvichealthladies) on Instagram.Follow Alicia (@scrambledjam) on TikTok. To visit The Pelvic Health Ladies Facebook page, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bare Minimum Parenting by James Breakwell Momma Cusses Facebook Group How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids by Jancee Dunn Pixels - Mood Tracker and Mindfulness App ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Gwenna (@mommacusses) on Instagram.Follow Gwenna (@mommacusses) on TikTok.To visit the Momma Cusses website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.***----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Join The Mom Room Book Club on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Resources mentioned in this episode: Mr. Chazz's online courses and community. Mr. Chazz's interactive podcast. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Mr. Chazz (@tickteachtok) on TikTok.Follow Mr. Chazz (@mrchazz) on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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! Resources mentioned in this episode: What to Expect App______________________________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Ediza (@edizaferris) on Instagram.Follow Ediza (@edizaferris) on TikTok. To visit Ediza's blog, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read Renee Reina's blog on this topic, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP4: A candid conversation with one of Renee’s best friends, Cathy. In this episode, the two discuss everything from the stigma associated with the word “fat”, to the challenges and added stressors involved with pregnancy, labour, and delivery in a large body. After hearing about Cathy’s experiences with her plus size pregnancy, Renee knew this had to be an episode topic and, that many women would relate to her story.Resources mentioned in this episode: 1. The Birth Partner, By: Penny Simkin _____________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To visit Renee Reina's blog, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Follow Cathy (@molassesandbread) on Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP3: To Renee’s surprise, she and her husband did not want visitors for weeks after bringing home their newborn son (with the exception of Renee's immediate family). After receiving hundreds of comments on her TikTok about this very topic, it became clear that there is a huge lack of communication between new parents and family & friends. In this episode, Renee questions why everyone and their damn dog visits after new parents bring home a baby. Many new parents, especially moms, feel bad saying "no" to visitor requests. This needs to change. Boundaries need to be set. Who wants visitors coming in and out of the house when you're bleeding, pumping yourself, and just want to sleep! Be a pal and share this episode with new-parents-to-be.______________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.To read Renee's blog post on this topic, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP2: After realizing her own toddler was behind in his speech development, Renee booked a consultation with Alexandra and was amazed at all the information she was given. After only a day of using the techniques that Alexandra suggested, her toddler was saying a ton of new words.In this episode Renee and Alexandra dive into speech milestones for 12 month, 18 month, and 24 month old toddlers; techniques that all parents can use to help stimulate language development and, they discuss how prolonged pacifier use can affect your child’s breathing, tongue posture, and speech.Resources mentioned in this episode:1. Hanen Centre2. EOHU Let's Talk______________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE.Follow Alexandra Jean (@alexandrajean.slp) on Instagram. Disclaimer: Alexandra enjoys discussing and sharing information relating to speech and language development. While she is a registered Speech Language Pathologist, she is not your child’s service provider. All information shared and discussed on @the.mom.room podcast and @alexandrajean.slp Instagram page are for informational purposes only, and do not take the place of an individual speech and language assessment or treatment. The opinions and information expressed on @the.mom.room podcast and @alexandrajean.slp Instagram page are my own, and are believed to be accurate based on current scientific evidence. Those who do not seek appropriate professional council assume any liability and responsibility at their own risk. It is not ethical for me to give individual opinions or recommendations without a comprehensive assessment of your child. Please contact a registered Speech Language Pathologist if you have concerns relating to your child’s speech and language development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

EP1: Renee's goal for this episode is to crush all your “momposter" feelings. “Momposter” syndrome is characterized by feelings of inadequacy with regard to being a Mom. “Momposters” suffer from chronic self-doubt, comparison to others, and they fear judgement. These feelings override any feelings of confidence, success, or real-life proof that they are a badass Mom. In this episode she talks about five things that contribute to “momposter syndrome”; social media; unsolicited advice; the one study they obsess about on every media outlet; the #blessed moms, and; comparing yourself to other parents and comparing your kids to other kids. She explains how these things eat away at us, how we should deal with them, and why they’re bullsh*t. Buckle up. She is honest and might swear a few times.____________________________________________To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE. To read Renee Reina’s blog post on momposter syndrome, click HERE. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram.To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE._____________________________________________ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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EP0: Welcome to The Mom Room podcast! In this trailer episode, Renee tells you what her vision is for this podcast, and what you can expect in upcoming episodes. She tells you a little about herself, and answers some listener questions. She wonders why everyone wants to know about her husband and answers the question, “have you ever taken a cream bath”? You don’t want to miss her answer to that one!______________________________________________________To visit Renee Reina’s blog, click HERE. To connect with Renee Reina, click HERE. Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on TikTok.Follow Renee Reina (@the.mom.room) on Instagram. To visit The Mom Room podcast website, click HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.