The Mom Room

October 29th 2026: It’s time for a "life latel"y catch-up, and honestly, last week was A WEEK. I’m talking about feeling exhausted by 1 PM, having zero motivation to get to the gym, and wondering whether it’s perimenopause, ADHD, or just a rough stretch. You know that feeling when you’re usually a productive person and suddenly don’t feel like yourself? That’s where I’ve been.
Then I'm into the everyday chaos: a house seemingly run by spiders, a meatloaf mystery, school uniforms that don’t stand a chance, and a shower renovation courtesy of my husband. Plus, what I’m reading, what I'm watching, and the mudroom closet makeover I cannot wait for.
A little motherhood, a little midlife, and a lot of “please tell me this happens at your house, too.”
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Kristi Hemric is raising four kids in New York City, and the stoop of her townhouse has become a full-on neighborhood event.
When scaffolding from the building next door covered her house for almost three years, Kristi hung pink flowers over the front door just to make herself happier. Then people started stopping to take pictures. Renee and Kristi talk about choosing the city over the suburbs, why she and her husband build every stoop themselves with their kids, the couples who now propose on her steps, and a Halloween night that went through 18,000 pieces of candy and 2,000 Lego kits by 7:30! Kristi also admits she still gets the ick saying the word influencer at a school cocktail party.

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October 22nd, 2026: Think Disney World is just another theme park with characters walking around? I used to think that, too. Then I went, and now I’m the person obsessing over everything from the gift shops to the bathroom placement. 😂
In this solo episode of The Mom Room, I’m recapping our recent hosted family trip to Walt Disney World and sharing the things first-time visitors might not expect. We’re talking surprisingly good food, entertainment that goes way beyond the rides, easy transportation, mobile food ordering, and the little details that make the experience fun for adults, too.
I also answer your questions about adding a park visit before a Disney cruise, character dining, and our favourite moments, including the ride that left Milo and me absolutely soaking wet. Whether you’re planning your first Disney World vacation or wondering why people are so obsessed, this episode will help you understand the hype.
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Sam Kelly shares how to stop carrying the entire mental load of motherhood by teaching your children to notice and do.
Sam Kelly, creator and author of Notice and Do, joins Renee to dismantle the cycle of unequal domestic labor. They discuss the frustration of acting as the family's default manager and why waiting for a partner to notice needs is not a sustainable long-term solution. Instead of continuing to carry the invisible workload, Sam outlines a practical framework for empowering children to own their household responsibilities. From noticing garbage on the floor to managing laundry cycles, Sam explains how even young toddlers can learn to see what needs to be done. They discuss why this is a direct path to raising empathetic, capable children and how to initiate these shifts when you are already feeling burned out and overwhelmed.

Pre-order Sam's new book Notice and Do wherever you buy your books and follow her at @samkelly_world.

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Listener Favourite Replay: Mom Rage, Parenting Guilt, and Repair
Have you ever completely lost your patience with your kids, reacted in a way you immediately regretted, and then spent the rest of the day feeling like the worst mom in the world?
You're definitely not alone.
In this listener favourite episode of The Mom Room, Renee revisits one of the most relatable and least talked about experiences in motherhood: mom rage.
Inspired by the book Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood by Minna Dubin, Renee breaks down the five phases of the mom rage cycle, from the slow buildup of frustration and overwhelm to the emotional explosion, the shame that follows, and the importance of repairing with our children.
She also shares a very personal experience involving a bedtime battle with Milo that left her feeling overwhelmed, angry, and incredibly guilty the following morning.
Why do moms sometimes feel an anger they've never experienced before having children? Why can we handle the exact same parenting situation calmly one day and completely lose it the next? And why are we so quick to focus on the moments we lose our patience while forgetting the hundreds of times we managed to keep it together?
This episode is an honest conversation about the mental load of motherhood, emotional regulation, parenting triggers, maternal anger, mom guilt, and why repairing with our children matters so much.
Because being a good mom doesn't mean never getting angry. It means recognizing our emotions, taking responsibility for our reactions, and continuing to learn and grow.
If you've ever lost your temper with your kids and felt terrible afterward, this episode is for you.
Listen, share it with a mom who needs to hear it, and remember that these are conversations worth having.
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