Solo: Sinus Infections, Solo Parenting, and Surgery Gone Wrong

EP538. In this episode, I’m showing up real and raw to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of mom life. From navigating the chaos of solo parenting while sick, to my ongoing battle with chronic sinus infections, I’m sharing it all. I also open up about those moments when your child says something that stings... only to remind myself that their little prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed yet. And for a wild twist, I tell the story of my sinus surgery in 2015 that went horribly wrong (yes, it’s as bad as it sounds). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep 537. This week, Renee chats with Carla Ondrasik, former music publishing executive turned mentor and author, about success, identity, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is stop trying. Carla shares stories from her career developing chart-topping artists like Barbra Streisand, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera — and what walking away from the industry taught her about worth, balance, and family. They dive into the pressure so many women feel to prove themselves, the danger of tying identity to achievement, and the freedom that comes from redefining success on your own terms. Carla’s upcoming book Stop Trying! is both her story and a guide for anyone ready to let go of constant striving and finally start living. Find Carla:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaondrasik Website: https://www.carlaondrasik.com/book 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 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 Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. 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

Ep535. Renee welcomes back the experts from St. Francis Herb Farm to talk about simple, everyday ways herbs can support the whole family’s health. From back-to-school bugs and immune boosters like Deep Immune, echinacea, and elderberry, to daily vitamin D habits, calming supports for busy minds, and adaptogens like ashwagandha for stress, sleep, and hormonal balance, they break down how to bring plant-based remedies into real life. It’s a practical, family-focused conversation on finding balance and feeling your best at every age and stage. Find St. Francis Herb Farm: Website: https://stfrancisherbfarm.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 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 Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. 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

EP534. After a lovely little catch up about the first day of school, Milo's upcoming birthday party and weekend plans, Renee dives into five things she has started doing in her day to day that have made a massive impact on her mental health, mood, and energy levels. Take notes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep533. This week, Renee is joined by Fiona Simmonds and Sana Clegg, cofounders of Pinkie, Inc. (and moms to four daughters between them), to talk about making the first period experience more comfortable, empowering, and less intimidating. Everything is on the table — from helping kids feel prepared, to normalizing conversations around menstruation, to building products (and a community) that put comfort and sustainability first. Whether you’re raising a daughter who’s about to get her first period, or you just want to make these conversations easier, this episode is packed with insight, honesty, and empowerment. 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 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 Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. 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

EP532. Have you ever noticed that the second you finally get a break, on vacation, or even just a quiet afternoon... you crash? That’s the let-down effect: when your body finally feels safe enough to relax, all the exhaustion you’ve been holding back shows up. In this solo episode, Renee talks about what the let-down effect really is, why so many moms experience it, and three simple practices she is looking into that can help regulate your nervous system day-to-day: 1. Breath work to calm your body in the moment2. Journaling to process emotions and release mental clutter3. Cutting back on social media/phone use to give your brain real rest If you feel like you’re constantly running on fumes, stuck in fight-or-flight, or crashing the second you get a break... this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep531. This week, Renee is joined by psychotherapist and author Vanessa Bennett to unpack her new book The Motherhood Myth and push back against the pressure to be a “perfect” parent. They dive into breaking generational patterns, why honesty is the antidote to mom guilt, and how to give yourself permission to parent differently than the models you grew up with. This conversation is raw, validating, and a powerful reminder that you’re not doing it wrong — it’s the myth that is. Vanessa’s new book “The Motherhood Myth” is available wherever books are sold. Find Vanessa:  Instagram: @vanessasbennett Website: www.vanessabennett.com Podcast: Cheaper Than Therapy Sponsors: Wayfair — Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to wayfair.com right now! Bzigo - Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/MOMROOM to save 10% off. Thrive - Go to thrivecausemetics.com/MOMROOM for 20% off. Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. 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

EP530. Renee has had a sleepless week while Milo is away at Camp Grandma (that is not fair!). The home organization process is still underway and she has so many plans for Milo's "big boy" room makeover! And, should Renee go phone free for a week? Hmmmm, big decisions ahead! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep529. Renee is joined by Alisha Fernandez Miranda, award-winning author and mom, whose debut fiction novel, “Someone’s Gotta Give,” has just hit store shelves. In addition to the book, Alisha chats about her winding journey through motherhood, philanthropy, and career pivots, while touching on the messy, funny, and deeply human side of reinventing yourself. They also talk about the pressures moms face to “have it all,” along with the guilt that comes with making space for your own dreams, and why money—and our relationship with it—plays a huge role in shaping our choices. Her debut novel “Someone’s Gotta Give” is available here Find Alisha:  Instagram: @alishafmiranda Website:  https://www.alishafmiranda.com/ Sponsors: Wayfair — Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to wayfair.com right now! Bzigo - Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/MOMROOM to save 10% off. Thrive - Go to thrivecausemetics.com/MOMROOM for 20% off. Name Bubbles - Visit namebubbles.com and use code MOMROOM15 for 15% off your first order. 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

EP528. Jesus take the wheel! Renee is tired but, so excited for The Life of a Show Girl! She talks about her new book picks: The Relaxed Woman and The Sicilian Inheritance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices