Warning: This is NOT a typical parenting podcast! Renee Reina is the mom friend you’ve always wanted and The Mom Room is the podcast you've always needed! Renee is not afraid to challenge parenting practices, ask the hard (and sometimes awkward) questions, tackle taboo topics and say what we're all thinking. From setting boundaries and refusing visitors after giving birth to breaking down why being the default parent is so hard, Renee is exploring and exposing the good, the bad, and the sh*t ...
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We often enter motherhood envisioning joy, nurturing, peace, and love. But the reality can blindside us. Nobody tells us about Mom Rage, overstimulation, intrusive thoughts, or other mental health struggles. Unfortunately, when we seek help, we might face a lack of support, a system that doesn’t put moms first, and a world that turns a blind eye to the challenges of motherhood. We’re here to change that. We believe that moms deserve access to community, support, and mental health literacy. I ...
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Are you ready to let go of what isn't truly you and live a more meaningful life? If you answered yes, you've come to the right place! Enter I'm Not Your Shrink, a podcast hosted by clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish. Each week, she combines her clinical knowledge, evidence-based research, and personal experiences as a wife and mother to address the everyday issues we all face. With over 17 years of experience, Dr. Tracy is on a mission to help couples break old p ...
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Feeling overwhelmed as a mom? Tired of doing everything for your kids and wish… just wish… someone would step in to help you out? Welcome to the No Guilt Mom parenting podcast hosted by author, teacher & parenting coach JoAnn Crohn, M.Ed and co-host parenting coach & educator, Brie Tucker. Every Tuesday & Thursday, we give you practical advice for moms and positive parenting tips - all without the shame and guilt.
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The Dos and Don’ts of Postpartum Visits with Renee Reina
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The dynamic duo is back together! This week, Dr. Tracy welcomes back her fellow Canadian sister, Renee Reina, host of the top-ranking podcast The Mom Room, for an open and honest discussion about handling visitors after giving birth. Renee shares her personal experience and how her perspective on postpartum visits shifted after having her son, Milo…
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How Mom Guilt is Hurting us In Motherhood with Renee Reina, PhD
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Mom Guilt. We’ve lived it, we’ve defined it, and we feel so passionately about fighting back against it that we made this podcast. Hence the name, No Guilt Mom! Today, our guest Renee Reina is totally on board with our mission. As the host/creator of The Mom Room Podcast, she is changing the narrative around what it means to be a mom. Renee is also…
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Kids & Screens Revisit: What the research actually says, with Neuroscientist, Dr. Cindy Hovington
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EP416. It is a screen time revisit! As parents, all we hear about is how bad screens are for kids. We are bombarded with guidelines about how much screen time kids should get and what kinds of shows they should be watching. Dr. Cindy Hovington breaks down what the research actually says about screens. She gives us tips for how to manage screen time…
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Mini Session #9: Let's Talk About Feelings with Dr. Becky Kennedy
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In this mini session, Dr. Tracy and Dr. Becky discuss the impact of growing up with parents who, despite their best efforts, did not validate certain emotions. This creates an intergenerational legacy where unvalidated feelings become triggers today. They highlight the importance of changing the script for our children's future and our own mental h…
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What to Do When They Never Plan Date Nights
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Tired of always being the initiator in your relationship? This week, Dr. Tracy addresses the common issue of "my husband doesn’t plan date nights," a struggle many listeners have shared. She discusses the prevalent belief in heterosexual relationships that men should instinctively know and plan for their partner's needs, emphasizing that healthy re…
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Here’s the scenario: You’re browsing Amazon for some cute, affordable summer maxi dresses because it is H-O-T on this earth. You find a few you love and add them to your cart only to hit that “Save for Later” button for all of them… why? Because that money should be spent on things your kids need this summer like sunblock, swimming diapers, new swi…
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SOLO: Being Frustrated at the Situation and Taking It Out On Your Partner
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EP415. Revisit: Let's take a trip down memory lane when, after an eventful bathtime/bedtime, Renee reflects on how she expressed her frustration with the situation onto her husband. Why does this happen? What can you do if it does happen? What does it lead to? And, how can we stop doing it? Toddlers and children can be frustrating but it's importan…
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232: Fostering Emotional Development in Our Children with Alyssa Campbell, CEO of Seed and Sew
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Fostering emotional development goes beyond validating feelings or sticking to a set script—it takes inner work, nervous system regulation, and plenty of self-awareness and self-compassion. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Alyssa Campbell, CEO of Seed and Sew and co-author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions. We discuss the importance of em…
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Rage In Motherhood Revisit: What is it? Why Does it happen? How can we cope? With Jen Reddish
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EP414. Rage Revisit: Jen Reddish is a Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor that specializes in motherhood, peri-natal mental health, birth preparation, birth processing, and body image. In this episdoe, Jen tells us what rage in motherhood is, why it happens, and why it is so common. She gives us tools we can use in those diffuclt moments and t…
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How to Have Hard Conversations: Teaching Kids Healthy Conflict Resolution with Sara and Kyle Wester, LPC
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Talk about a power couple! Today our guests are the wife and husband duo Sara and Kyle Wester. They’re both Licensed Professional Counselors and founders of the Art of Raising Humans Podcast and Private Practice. They work with families all over the world through training and one-on-one coaching to help support and equip them to raise children who …
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Mini Session #8: Addressing Mom Burnout & Perfectionism with Dr. Jen Douglas
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In this week’s mini session, Dr. Tracy and Dr. Jen Douglas, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University, licensed psychologist, and mental wellness speaker, tackle mom burnout and perfectionism, highlighting the pressures modern mothers face. They discuss how today’s moms spend twice as much time on parenting compared to 1965, coupled wit…
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How To Have a Stress-Free Summer With The Kids So You Don't Lose Your Cool
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“Schooooooool’s out for the Summer!”! 🎵Anyone else hear those lyrics blasting and think “S*#%!!”? Same sister. Gone are the easy breezy days of summer when all we had to worry about was how awesome our tan was getting or what kind of bottom-line profit we were pulling in on our corner lemonade stand because - MOTHERHOOD. In fact, as a Mom, summer c…
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MOM CHATS About Taylor Swift, Books, and Motherhood
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EP413. It's a new Mom Chat!! Jess lives in the Toronto area and we had a fun chat about Taylor Swift, book, and motherhood : ) RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Youtube: Renee Reina- The Mom Room Podcast SPONSORS: Little Spoon Zoe Fungies Lolavie Learn more about …
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231: A Deeper Look Into Mommy Wine Culture with Amanda White, Author and Founder of Therapy for Women Center
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Mommy wine culture is often viewed as a lighthearted joke—with moms turning to wine or a mimosa to cope with stressful parenting moments. And plenty of moms can enjoy an alcoholic beverage without falling into unhealthy patterns. But alcohol use isn’t always lighthearted—for some moms, there are mental health concerns that are being overlooked and …
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Why the Heck is No One Sleeping? Sleep Secrets You Need to Know with Rachael Shepard-Ohta
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Is there anything worse than feeling sleep-deprived? In the grand scheme of things - yes, but when it comes to motherhood - NO. I’m sure you don’t need us to tell you that waking up multiple times a night (or maybe just waking up and never falling back asleep) makes parenting during the waking hours so. much. harder. It’s like being hungover but wi…
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Unsupervised Play, Experience Blockers, and Social Media, with Tessa Stuckey
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EP412. Tessa Stuckey is a licensed professional counsellor, parenting coach, author, and the creator behind @themomtherapist. Tessa primarily works with teenagers and parents in today's fast-paced, tech-filled world which has given her a new perspective on parenting and has impacted how she is raising her own children. In this episode we chat about…
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Today's mini session is all about scheduling sex and prioritizing intimacy. Don't leave sex until the end of the night when you're exhausted. Dr. Tracy encourages listeners to be intentional about scheduling it and making it a priority. Remember, intimacy isn't just about intercourse; it's also about emotional connection and shared activities. She …
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“Just relax!” Two words that are both practical and condescending as heck at the same time. When it comes to being a woman, and especially a mom, in 2024 you would think we would have fewer societal expectations about productivity but guess what? We don’t. And THAT is the heart and soul of our episode today. We’re going to be talking about the diff…
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Managing Sensory Overload with Dr. Brooke Weinstein
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This week, Dr. Tracy has the great honour of speaking with Dr. Brooke Weinstein, a renowned expert in sensory and emotional regulation, about the critical importance of understanding and managing our nervous systems. Dr. Brooke, known for her engaging and digestible social media content, explains the concept of sensory overload and how our fast-pac…
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MOM CHATS: Anxiety, ADHD, and Trying To Do Everything Perfectly
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EP411. Renee chatted with a listener who wished to remain anonymous about her experience with anxiety, ADHD, and trying to do everything perfectly when she became a mom. This eventually lead her to having a breakdown and starting medication. Having a baby in the covid years also had a major impact on her because there was no one to help out and she…
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230: Navigating Culture and Mental Health in Motherhood with Sahaj Kaur Kohli, Founder of Brown Girl Therapy
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Our individual upbringing and the culture we were raised in impact the way we show up as parents and the way we approach our own mental health. It’s important to listen to voices in this area who understand firsthand the nuances of culture and mental health, breaking cycles, and carving out individual paths as moms. One of those voices is Sahaj Kau…
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I’ve Got to Do WHAT? Things You Wish You Knew Before You Became a Mom with Amanda Tice
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Did you know The Joys of Motherhood was a potential name for this podcast? Not really, but if you’re here you know we love a healthy dose of sarcasm and you can see how it would work for us. No matter what we named our show we wanted it to be a treasure trove of information for Moms and Moms-to-be in all stages of motherhood and today we’ve got Ama…
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Mental Health, Smartphones, and Kids Being Bored, with Andrea Brambila
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EP410. Andrea Brambila (@brambila_bits) is a therapist and mom of two that specializes in maternal mental health. In this episode she tells us about her experience with severe postpartum anxiety, not feeling pressured to entertain your kids 24/7, how her family has navigated smartphones, and more! RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomro…
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Mini Session 6: Unpacking Codependency and Trauma with Anna Aslanian
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In this mini session, Dr. Tracy chats with Anna Aslanian about codependency and understanding how people end up in codependent relationships. They redefine codependency, moving away from the old assumption that it always involves addiction, and instead highlighting it as a response to trauma and a way of seeking safety in relationships. They emphas…
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10 Things Women Get Told In Public That Don’t Need to be Said… Ever
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If you’re a woman who has left her house in the last 20 years you know when it comes to your appearance, your family, your lifestyle, heck even your HEIGHT, people have a lot of HOT TAKES that they’re just dying to share with you. From fielding questions like “Who’s watching your kids?” when you’re out with friends for an evening to “How tall ARE y…
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Understanding Avoidant Partners with Greg Stewart
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In this highly relatable episode, Dr. Tracy teams up with her favourite co-host, her husband Greg, to dive into the tricky terrain of avoidant attachment styles in relationships. Sharing their personal stories, they unpack how our past experiences shape behaviours today. Dr. Tracy breaks down attachment theory, reminding us that dependency isn't we…
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Parents In The News: Signing Waivers, Shopping Carts, and "Diets"
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EP409. Renee's sister, Liza, joins her for this Parents In The News episode! Topics include: Signing liability waivers at children's play places: what you are actually signing and what one lawyer has to say about it. The viral TikTok about the mom that doesn't return the shopping cart (we have thoughts). Hoda Kotb says she never uses the word "diet…
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229: Understanding Brain Development in Children with Tammy Schamuhn, Psychologist
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Meltdowns, defiance, and other behaviors are signals of needs—and if we can meet those needs proactively instead of punitively, we can support our children while still teaching and guiding them. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by psychologist Tammy Schamuhn, co-founder of the Institute of Child Psychology to discuss how to approach our…
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Nina Caviggiola on the Highs and Lows of Motherhood
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EP408. Nina Caviggiola is a content creator (@balkanina), podcaster (Mama Knows), and mom of two toddlers. In this episode, Nina talk about the highs and lows of motherhood, her self-care practices, and how she's made a career out of dressing a midsize "mom bod" in a relatable and honest way. RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroompod…
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Mini Session 5: Turning Invisible Work into Visible Work with Eve Rodsky
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In this mini session, Dr. Tracy chats with Eve Rodsky about turning "invisible work" into "visible work." Invisible work includes the behind-the-scenes tasks mothers and women often handle without recognition. Eve shares how she created the "Shit I Do" spreadsheet, listing all these tasks and gathering input from women in various communities. This …
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Let Them Eat Sugar: Busting the Mom Myths that Simply Aren’t True
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Picture this: You drop your kids off with their Grandparents while you and your partner go out for a much-needed date night. When you pick the kids up they are wide awake and bouncing off the walls. You know the culprit: sugar. Because, according to your mother “Grandparents are SUPPOSED to give their grandkids treats!”. Now - before you get twiste…
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Breaking Relationship Patterns with Amy Chan
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Have you ever wondered why you constantly end up in the same type of relationship? Or maybe you're contemplating whether or not you can continue on with your current partner. These are all common questions we've all asked ourselves at some point in our lives and will be addressing in today's conversation. In this episode, Dr. Tracy welcomes Amy Cha…
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SOLO: My Experience In The NCAA and Why I Quit
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EP407. After posting a carousel of "some things you may not know about me", Renee received so many questions about her past experiences. One of those experiences was playing NCAA volleyball and ultimately quitting the team after one season. Here is the story! RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereina TikTok: @the…
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228: Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare with Dr. Karen Tang, MD and author
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Concerns like PMDD, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), endometriosis, or even universal experiences like menopause are still underresearched and underdiagnosed. The more we can understand these concerns—and advocate for doctors to take them seriously—the more we can help support women and moms everywhere. Today, I’m joined by gynecologist and repr…
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Why Connection Works So Much Better Than Correction with Michelle Kenney, M.Ed.
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Our kids challenge us. Whether it’s dishing up what we served when we were their age (um… hi!) or a whole new beast to manage, our children are just like us: individuals who are living their truth, their identity, their lives. So how do we parent in a way that recognizes that? Keep reading to find out. Now we’re not saying let your home and your te…
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Parenting at Your Own Pace, with Dr. Joel Gator Warsh
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EP406. Dr. Joel Gator Warsh is an integrative pediatrician, father, and author of Parenting at Your Own Pace. In this episode we cover all the major parenting topics like sleep training, baby-led weaning, smartphones, and more! RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroompodcast | @thereneereina TikTok: @thereneereina Facebook Community Yo…
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Mini Session 4: Debunking the Myth of "Happy Wife, Happy Life" with Greg Stewart
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In this mini session, Dr. Tracy and her husband Greg debunk the myth of "Happy Wife, Happy Life." They argue that true happiness in a relationship should not come at the expense of one's own well-being. They emphasize the importance of having difficult conversations and maintaining a genuine friendship within the relationship. They also touch on th…
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Don’t Plan Alone: 4 Tips to Not Lose Your Cool or Get a Killer Migraine
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Hey listeners and welcome to the Yes Woman’s support group. It’s where we go to commiserate and try not to lose our da*n minds when it feels like we’re planning and handling EVERYTHING for our families. **record scratch** Wait a minute - is this really the best way for us to live our lives? By packing our schedules, saying yes to everything, and tr…
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Putting Your Relationship First with Dr. Stan Tatkin
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In a world where we're encouraged to prioritize individualism, and set boundaries, the importance of our relationships can often get lost. In this week's episode, Dr. Tracy chats with Dr. Stan Tatkin, a renowned clinician, researcher, and author of the bestselling book "Wired for Love." They explore the concept of interdependence in relationships, …
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EP405. In this episode, Renee talks about The Mom Rage Cycle that Minna Dubin outlined in her book, MOM RAGE. There are five phases and each one couldn't be more relatable. The episode ends with Renee explaining the debacle that happened on Sunday night and her own experience with mom rage. RENEE REINA www.themomroom.com Instagram: @themomroompodca…
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