The Mom Room

EP460. Renee had a mom guilt moment the other day about none other than the damn elf on the shelf. In this episode she talks about that experience, explains the rules of the elf on the shelf (which she didn't realize were so particular). Finally, she talks about the mental load of it all and shares some of the listener's feedback! 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

EP459: Renee is back this week talking to Janelle Riddle, who recently went viral on TikTok for a post aimed at the complex (and sometimes toxic) mother-in-law/daughter-in-law dynamic. No doubt that this can be a tricky relationship to navigate, especially with the generational differences in parenting that exist now. But there’s always room for common ground, and of course this relationship can be perfectly healthy if there are honest discussions on both sides. Janelle talks about setting expectations and clear boundaries, especially during the stressful postpartum period, to maintain a good relationship. Tune in for some insightful chats about both women’s experiences with their own MILs and why social media has given them a new platform to share and heal from their experiences. Follow Janelle on Tiktok and Insta @heyjanellemarie SPONSORS   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.  Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/MOMROOM IRestore — Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code MOMROOM at irestorelaser.com/MOMROOM! Beam — Get up to 35% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/momroom and use code momroom at checkout. 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

EP458. In this solo episode, Renee chats about a recent unexpected snow day, an upcoming Disney cruise, and why she has been storying less on Instagram. In the pop culture segment she talks about Dwayne Johnson's surprising answer to the question "do you ever have fun?" and, she asks the questions we are all wondering about the Swift-Kelce Thanksgiving that took place this past weekend. Finally, she chats book! Specifically, what you guys said when she asked for cozy holiday book recommendations! 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

EP457: This week, Renee chats with Jo Mathisen, a producer behind the groundbreaking documentary The M Factor, which explores the very misunderstood and almost taboo topic of menopause. The conversation touches on everything from personal experiences with difficult symptoms to the creation of the film itself to the self-advocacy work that Jo stresses every woman should be doing. Jo also talks about the eye-popping revelation that through her own journey, she was repeatedly misdiagnosed and under-cared for, as there was a severe lack of knowledge and understanding in the medical establishment about this significant phase in women’s lives. As a result, one of the film’s key goals is to normalize menopause, raise awareness, and advocate for better education, both for women and medical professionals. Tune in for an enlightening and important conversation about women’s health! Find out more information on the film at themfactorfilm.com or on socials @themfactor SPONSORS  Uncommon Goods — To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/MOMROOM.  Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/MOMROOM IRestore — Reverse hair loss with @iRestorelaser and get $625 off with the code MOMROOM at irestorelaser.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