Slow Living with Stephanie O'Dea helps you create a calm, intentional life without the hustle, stress, or overwhelm. Each episode shares practical tips for simple routines, mindful time management, and parenting with purpose—so you can slow down, find balance, and feel more at peace in your everyday life. In a world that moves too fast and constantly makes you feel like you’re falling behind, this show is your reminder that who you are is already enough—and you’re amazing, just as you are. I ...
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Welcome to The Mom Room, the ultimate podcast that makes motherhood a lot more fun and a lot less chaotic! Join Renee Reina, the brilliant mind behind the buzzworthy Instagram account @themomroom, as she dives into everything moms crave: juicy interviews, the latest pop culture gossip, parenting advice and news, game-changing products, and so much more. The Mom Room is a digital space where moms can gather and be honest about the highs and lows of motherhood. Whether you're looking to stay o ...
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Stephanie O’Dea on Slow Living, Family Life & Breaking Free from Hustle Culture
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54:10Ep539. This week, Renee chats with Stephanie O’Dea, bestselling cookbook author and host of The Slow Living Podcast, about what happens when you swap hustle culture for a slower, more intentional way of life. Stephanie shares how a New Year’s resolution to use her slow cooker every day for a year turned into viral fame, cookbook deals, and a career…
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Thoughts on Putting Yourself First: Kelsea Session 6 (Part 1)
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42:08BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Kelsea is stepping into a fresh chapter with a new haircut and a boost of confidence. In this session, she shares the small wins making a big difference, like showing up “on time” without the pressure of being extra early and sticking to her 30-day goals. From delaying smoking to planning workouts when her kids return…
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Solo: Sinus Infections, Solo Parenting, and Surgery Gone Wrong
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29:24EP538. 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 lit…
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Carla Ondrasik on Music, Motherhood & Letting Go of Perfection
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51:17Ep 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…
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Slip Ups and Being Human: Kelsea Session 5 (Part 2)
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43:41BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea shares her struggles with confidence and self-care as Stephanie encourages her to take small steps—like booking a haircut, making a doctor’s appointment, and curating outfits that make her feel good. They also talk about building a “peace pyramid” around finances and business goals with Ryan, p…
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St. Francis Herb Farm on Back-to-School Bugs, Herbal Remedies & Real-Life Immune Support
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56:40Ep535. 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, an…
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Navigating Hormones and And Land: Kelsea Session 5 (Part 1)
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33:38BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea shares her love for 30-day challenges and what it would mean to start one at the beginning of her cycle. She and Stephanie dive into her non-negotiables—like morning routines and progress check-ins—and explore how true wellness is more than just “holding it all together.” Kelsea also reflects o…
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Five Things I've Started Doing For My Mental Health/Nervous System
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28:31EP534. 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…
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Pinkie, Inc. on First Periods, Empowering Girls & Normalizing Menstruation
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47:17Ep533. 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…
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Building a Village: Kelsea - Session 4 (Part 2)
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37:25BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea opens up about the challenges of trusting her in-laws with childcare and the shifting dynamic as they age. She’s learning to balance her mom instincts with the reality that it might be time to explore new support options. As she reflects on her personal bucket list, she realizes it’s much easie…
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Why You're EXHAUSTED When You Finally Get To Relax
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26:22EP532. 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 m…
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Vanessa Bennett on Telling Ourselves the Truth
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49:46Ep531. 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…
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Working on Worthiness: Kelsea - Session 4 (Part 1)
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36:33BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea reflects on listening to her first session and how it's already shifted her relationship with her mom in a powerful way. She opens up to Stephanie about an upcoming family event that’s bringing up old feelings of anxiety and fear of judgment—especially around her husband Ryan’s extended family.…
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Sleep Struggles, Organization Progress, and Going Phone Free?
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20:32EP530. 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…
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Alisha Fernandez Miranda on Career Pivots, Ambition & Family Balance
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47:18Ep529. 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…
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Being Enough and Validation: Kelsea - Session 3 (Part 2)
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33:47BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea and Stephanie talk about why “good enough” can still be something to celebrate. Kelsea shares her struggle with giving herself praise, while Stephanie encourages her to feel proud—even without outside validation. They also explore how habits like binge eating and cannabis use have become reward…
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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/adchoicesBy Renee Reina & Podcast Nation
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Amy Marie Hann on ADHD, Motherhood & Building Habits That Stick
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50:29Ep527. Renee sits down with Amy Marie Hann, creator of Master the Mundane, to talk about what it really looks like to manage mom life with ADHD — without trying to force your brain into systems that don’t work for you. Diagnosed at age 5 (and raising three kids with ADHD), Amy shares her journey from constant overwhelm to creating realistic routine…
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30 Day Challenges and Tough Times: Kelsea - Session 3 (Part 1)
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38:02BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Episode 201 — Staying Grounded After a Slip: Kelsea – Session 3 In this follow-up coaching session, Kelsea opens up about a tough moment with food earlier in the week — and what makes this conversation powerful is what she didn’t do: she didn’t throw in the towel. Instead, she reflected, regrouped, and got back on tra…
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Burnout, Cortisol, and Priorities, Oh My!
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26:01EP526. If you've been feeling exhausted, wired at the wrong times, or like you're one meltdown away from Googling "is it burnout or just motherhood?"... this one's for you. In today’s solo episode, I give you the Coles Notes version of the latest Huberman Lab episode on cortisol and burnout, break down the signs of a dysregulated nervous system (es…
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Michelle Pratt on Car Seat Sanity, Common Errors & Must-Know Tips
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48:10Ep525. Renee sits down with Michelle Pratt, a nationally certified car seat expert and founder of Safe in the Seat, a trusted resource for simple, reliable car seat safety info. Michelle shares her journey from new mom buckling her newborn in for the first ride home to building a thriving platform that bridges the gap between technical know-how and…
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Binge Eating and Tricky Relationships: Kelsea - Session 2 (Part 2)
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38:10BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Episode 200 — Binge Eating and Tricky Relationships: Kelsea – Session 2 (Part 2) In this milestone episode of the Slow Living Podcast, we continue our real-time coaching journey with Kelsea as she courageously opens up about her relationship with food, her family, and her own self-worth. This session dives deep into t…
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Overconsumption: It's Destroying Our Focus, Attention Span, and Productivity
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26:54EP524. In this solo episode, Renee is diving headfirst into something that’s been messing with all of us lately—overconsumption. From TikToks to podcasts to endless Instagram scrolling, Renee shares how one eye-opening TikTok slapped her across the face (figuratively, of course) and made her realize just how much content she's consuming—and how it’…
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Dr. Matt Hershcovitch on Allergy Relief, Nose Care & Finally Settling the Great Q-Tip Debate
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50:47Ep523. In this episode, Renee sits down with Dr. Matt Hershcovitch for a super informative deep dive on all things sinuses, allergies, air quality — and why you should kick your Q-tips to the curb. Dr. Matt explains why kids get allergies in spring and fall, how to actually tell the difference between a cold and allergies, and when it’s time to cal…
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Breaking Habits and Vision Planning with Kelsea - Session 2 (Part 1)
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33:21BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea shares how building a vision board—with guidance from Stephanie—helped her set daily intentions. Placing it in her bedroom anchors her morning routine. She opens up about using cannabis as a form of self-sabotage and how she's learning to shift those patterns with more kindness. Stephanie intro…
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