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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 43 MIN

Navigating a terminal diagnosis and loss of a parent while also caring for young children, with Renee Reina (Episode 147)

from Caregiver's Compass · host Stephanie Muskat

On today’s episode, we are elated to welcome Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room podcast (@themomroom) and content creator, to discuss her experience navigating care for her son Milo while experiencing her father’s cancer diagnosis and passing in early 2025. She very openly talks about learning about her father’s decision for Medical Assistance in Dying and experiencing the MAID process with him and as a parent of a young child. About Renee Reina:Renee Reina is the host of The Mom Room podcast (@themomroom), where she brings humour, honesty, and some sarcasm to conversations about motherhood, marriage, and modern life. Beyond the mic, she also creates relatable content that resonates with women everywhere on her personal account @thereneereina. She lives with her husband, their seven-year-old son, and two adorable Pomeranians in Ontario. *The content shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not constitute therapy or counselling. If you are in need of mental health support or professional guidance, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host.*Visit us on our website to see all that we offer for caregiver support:www.compassionincaregiving.comFor more visit our Instagram!http://www.instagram.com/compassionincaregiving

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On today’s episode, we are elated to welcome Renee Reina, host of The Mom Room podcast (@themomroom) and content creator, to discuss her experience navigating care for her son Milo while experiencing her father’s cancer diagnosis and passing in early 2025. She very openly talks about learning about her father’s decision for Medical Assistance in Dying and experiencing the MAID process with him and as a parent of a young child. About Renee Reina: Renee Reina is the host of The Mom Roo...

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