This Family Tree Podcast (thisfamilytree)

Alex and Shane chat about being on vacation in cottage country, and how "relaxing" time as parents is never actually relaxing. 

Alyssa Garrison (@randomactsofpastel) discusses her beautiful journey to motherhood and being a single mother by choice, answering all of Alex's (millions of) questions on the matter. She candidly shares her experience, and how her unique and loving family continues to evolve.

Hormone coach Jenn Cino (@lifeasjenn) talks hormones, periods, and why we know so little about our own bodies as women. She discusses how our hormones change through major events like pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause, and what we can do to mitigate those crappy symptoms (bloating, PMS, hot flashes, anyone?). 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like perimenopause, sleep training for naps, grooming a beauty mustache (like Shane's), chosen single parenthood, and whether or not to hold separate events for your child as divorced parents.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Shane and Alex chat about hair cuts, who their kids love more, and Lucy's fascination with death.

Libby Ward (@diaryofanhonestmom) discusses validation and imperfection in motherhood, how our own lived experiences shape the parents we want to be, and managing mental health.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like family traditions, relationship challenges, sperm tests, tracking your cycle, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Tushy - Get 10% off and FREE shipping (avail in Canada & US) for your very own Hello Tushy 3.0 bidet attachment at www.hellotushy.com/THISFAMILYTREE. 

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex discusses the difficulty in moving to a scheduled day, as a very disorganized person. Will it ever be fun to look back on this time in quarantine? If so, when will that finally be? Alex and Shane chat about when, or if, these days locked in together will ever be sentimental. Shane’s devious scheme is about to come to fruition, as they await the arrival of their letterboard.

Alex and Shane chat about their experience at a cold plunge bath house, "wellness," and their thoughts on Valentine's Day.

Podcast host and owner of Agape Love, Maria Avgitidis Pyrgiotakis (@matchmakermaria), discusses dating in 2023, the age of tech, and what men and women really want. She also answers spicy listener relationship questions!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like having a second child, Kourtney Kardashian's new "vaginal health" pills, sleep divorce, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane break down their holiday in St. Martin, discussing the best parts, what they'd do differently, why they will visit the same hotel again, travelling tantrums, and how to effectively travel with grandparents.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to keep your cool, safety in St. Martin, and so much more! 

Alex and Shane discuss COVID-19 and how they would prep for an outbreak. Alex reads DMs from men on Instagram. Jess, a therapist from @OurMamaVillage, discusses toddler behaviour and dealing with tantrums. Alex’s close friend Samantha discusses how she naturally delivered her 3 babies using HypnoBirthing methods. To close, a gamut of listener questions are answered, and much more! Enjoy! Please don’t forget to rate our podcast and leave a comment :)

Shane and Alex chat about Halloween candy, renovations, and a podcast blunder.

Dr. Traci Baxley (@socialjusticeparenting) is a professor, diversity and inclusion educator, consultant, parenting coach, author, and mother of five. Armed with her education and experience, she discusses raising anti-racist and compassionate children, Radical Love parenting, and parenting as activism.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Date Night ideas, the "right" time to have kids, birth control for men, flirting in long term relationships, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex is joined by friend, and host of The Mom Room podcast Renee Reina! They discuss Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, and the real-life impacts of tech on kids.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like wills, allowing young teens alcohol at home, and so much more! 

Alex and Shane chat about their family trip to Destin, Florida, a spontaneous party invite in New York City, and how they deal with toddler tempter tantrums. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like birds, intimacy after kids, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Alta Alella GX 2019 organic wine, and chat about whether they'd rather have their looks or their mental faculties remain as 100 year olds, and DATE NIGHT dares.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex chats about "F Trudeau" car flags, a new concussion, and when people let Romantasy ruin their love lives (and positive routes we can take instead). The incomparable ⁣Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) joins to discuss intuitive eating, body acceptance, and living as a personality online, in a refreshing, fun conversation!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like dads staying overnight at the hospital, Freaky Friday, and so much more!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ This episode is proudly supported by:⁣ ⁣ Magic Mind - our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familyt and get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase with code FAMILYT20 at checkout!

Alex and Shane talk about Joe Biden tax plan memes hitting home, proper use of new slang terms, pillows, how their new date night plans are working, and QAnon conspiracies.

Director and CEO of Sumerian Records Ash Avildsen discusses his upbringing as the son of an Oscar-winning director whom he had no relationship with. Ash details his unique family dynamic, how it impacted his own success, navigating life with an estranged father, and reconciliation.

Victor Boyce, father of late actor Cameron Boyce, discusses the impact of tragically losing a child, Cameron’s career, spending time on set, and establishing a legacy project in honour of Cameron (The Cameron Boyce Foundation).

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, hitting topics like “me time,” making time to exercise when you have kids, and what to do for a “date night” during covid.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Mumgry - go to www.mumgry.com and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off all delicious, natural nut butters!

TUSHY - For 10% off of a TUSHY bidet, and for a cleaner butt, go to www.hellotushy.com/thisfamilytree. 

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Terres Dorées Beaujolais Chardonnay 2018, and discuss the weirdest conversations they have ever overheard, the best romantic gifts, reactions to different style choices the other might make, and much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane chat about the pros and cons of a recent getaway, faking sick as kids, and weird home remedies.

Em Weinmann, mother of two and blogger (@ushappyfour), candidly shares her experience as a Tourette's mom - from the path to her daughter's diagnosis, to supporting a neurodiverse child.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like hall passes, prescriptions for nature, kids swapped at birth, desire discrepancy, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, the effects that is has on sufferers, and Alex's experience navigating it.

Author and therapist Tessa Stuckey knowledgeably discusses enforcing tech boundaries with your kids and teens, the adverse effects of social media on developing minds (e.g. "victim fishing" and isolationism), and how to cope if your child is succumbing to negative influence online. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Goop's comments about "kids ruining relationships," why our partners should know more about our cycles, "benching," and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Shane and Alex chat about the new phase they're entering into (and how life will be getting much easier, and much harder, respectively), whether Lu is a preschool bully, if the adage that "next week will be easier," has any truth, and they describe an encounter with an unleashed dog's owner. 

Meredith Redmon, author of "Dear Jesus, Send Coffee," candidly explores the relationship between our expectations of motherhood and the reality that we're faced with, through a recollection of pregnancy, labour, and postpartum stories. She discusses social media in the motherhood world, and how it impacts all of us differently.

Tia Slightham, parent coach, makes a second appearance on the podcast to help walk Alex through back-to-school transitions, whether your kids are going to daycare or high school. They chat cell phone rules, temper tantrums, changing routines, dealing with bullies, and what to do if your kid is the bully!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the new controversy surrounding Nirvana's "Nevermind" album cover art, preparing kids for doctor's appointments, the most important component of a relationship (sex or communication?), and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Welo - get 20% off your first purchase of the delicious, school safe, & low sugar Welo snack bars with promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 from www.ourwelo.com!

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about feeling down, how they would describe their relationship, and the process of leaving the house with kids.

Dr. Darcy Sterling (renowned Relationship Expert, host of E! Network's "Famously Single," social worker, therapist to the stars, and social advocate) discusses all things relationships, and habits we have that either help them develop or cause tension. She explains "relationship bids," emotional permanence, common stressors, and analyzes Shane and Alex's relationship to provide some practical tips (uh-oh!).

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like getting involved in the world of creating, allowing your kids to use Photoshop, gifts at children's parties, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Agricola de Vinos la Higuera La Pinada Bobal 2017 and chat what they would do if they could start their lives over, if they think their attraction to each other will ever wane, and if they can see each other as they actually are (in the eyes of other people). As a bonus, they attempt to freestyle rap about butter (because what is more romantic than that?

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane chat about upcoming birthdays, vaccines, Lucy's wedding, and Sailor Jerry being the key to their misery.

Educator, host of Raising Fame Podcast, and mother of three, Sonya Curry discusses her upbringing, education philosophy, how to raise kids with resilience and work ethic, important tenants of parenting, and the last time her son (Steph Curry) beat her in one-on-one.

The exuberant sister duo from I Have To Call My Sister Podcast, Stacey Kay & Kayla, discuss their relationship as sisters and as business partners, behind the scenes secrets of America's Got Talent, and share hilarious confessions.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like fake pregnancy announcements, preventing stomach flu, whether or not dads are the "fun" parents, and pimple patches.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for $79 off the best smart monitor on the market!

Mabel's Labels - start customizing your very own labels (which are not only cute, but laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe!) at www.mabelslabels.ca, and use the code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% off! They deliver internationally, and offer free shipping in Canada and the US.

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane celebrate 200 EPISODES! Not including "Date Nights" or "Mini Episodes" which bring it to almost 300, but who's counting?! They chat about becoming St. Paddy's Day people, a TV premiere, and what to do when you don't like playing pretend with your kids.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Kelly Osbourne changing her son's surname, "Happy Juice," and so much more! 

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Punset Neh! Langhe Rosso 2016, and chat first dates, honeymoons, stuffing & mounting each other posthumously, and being hairy.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D. Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an entire wine subscription or single order! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Happy New Year! Alex and Shane talk about their Christmas vacation in Florida, the pros and cons of travelling with family, and whether or not it’s worth taking young kids to Disney. They discuss Lucy’s in-air temper tantrum, and whether or not to be germaphobes at the airport.

On “Dad’s Corner,” Shane calls a friend who is about to have his first child. They discuss biggest fears, the benefits of waiting to find out gender, and how babies can impact your worldview.

Lastly, Alex and Shane tackle listener questions, ranging from dealing with temper tantrums to their opinions on Montessori schools.

Alex and Shane chat about their wild NYC adventure, overcoming an airport lockdown, lost luggage, flight cancellations, and a run-in with NYPD. Did they end up hanging with Nicole Kidman? Listen and find out!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Château Lamartine Cuvée Tradition Malbec Cahors 2016, and discuss their "types," what frivolous bad habits would make them consider divorce, childhood nicknames, and more! 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane talk about the merits of early gift giving, their scariest parenting moment so far, and losing connection with friends in the first couple years of having kids. ⁣ ⁣

The Rebel Mama’s Nikita Stanley and Aleks Jassem join to talk about their bestselling parenting book, The Handbook For (Cool) Moms, and how to not lose sight of your own needs, desires, and identity in motherhood. ⁣ ⁣

Bachelor Nation’s Amanda Stanton discusses her experience being one of the show’s few single moms, and answers all of Shane’s burning (and weird) questions, such as whether men actually do try to “shoplift the pootie.” ⁣ ⁣

A ton of listener questions are answered before the episode closes with a guided meditation led by yogi and friend, Nicole Gatto.

Alex and Shane chat about Alex's upcoming birthday. Shane gifts Alex her present a full week early on air, and they discuss how to successfully take a vacation with kids in tow.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the Vanderpump drama, petty neighbour interactions, bad pickup lines, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane discuss taking a break from drinking, hiring their first employee, and a solution to solve the worldwide pandemic. 

(27:00-1:27:33) Actor and comedian Maz Jobrani discusses adapting to the pandemic, immigrating from Iran, how he got into the arts, and the growing division in the US. 

(1:32:20-2:31:42) Blake Horstmann details his portrayal as a villain on Bachelor in Paradise, how his life has changed since becoming a public figure, suffering PTSD from the show, and the importance of mental health. 

(2:36:30-3:27:50) Dr. Nicole Highet, the founder of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), gives mental health advice for new parents, discusses the identity crisis many new mothers go through, why fathers should do more preparation prior to the birth of their children, and how the pressure of parenthood impacts relationships. 

A mailbag of listener questions are answered including how you know when you’re ready to have children, Instagram page recommendations, and whether we should fear ageing. 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca.

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Miku - Use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for $79 off of the award-winning Miku Smart Baby Monitor at www.mikucare.com (US listeners only).

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off. 

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Alex and Shane chat about baby poop, TV restrictions for kids, a highchair nightmare, what mutual goals they'd like to accomplish, and how they'd like to invest in their marriage. 

Entrepreneur and mother of six, Julie Cole, discusses the sacrifices and successes she has experienced since launching her market-leading company Mabel's Labels, life with six kids, her ethos, overcoming failure, and her views on parenthood.

Chiropractor and women's health specialist, Sarah Tirimacco Penkin, discusses running a business in New York State during COVID19, how she balances work and life while running a practice with her husband, the importance of postpartum care, and precautions that women should take before getting back into activity post-kids.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like kids' names, terrible toys, things to look forward to, how to forgive when you can't forget, and whether women actually need more sleep than men.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

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Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

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Alex and Shane discuss February being a crummy month, the beauty of talking with your partner, when to give birthday presents, TikTok, and high school parenting courses. Authors, podcasters, business owners, and the mom BFFs you wish you had, Cat & Nat candidly talk friendship love stories, their transitions into motherhood, anxiety, postpartum poops, and parenting growing kids. Toddler behaviour experts Kristin and Deena from the wildly popular Big Little Feelings discuss tantrums, time outs, bedtime problems, oppositional toddlers, and the nuance of language, as they give answers to all of Alex and Shane’s parenting woes. Listener questions are answered, hitting topics like gender reveal parties, royal first words, ear piercings, and affairs.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Mabel's Labels - start customizing your very own labels (which are not only cute, but laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe!) at www.mabelslabels.ca, and use the code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% off! They deliver internationally, and offer free shipping in Canada and the US.

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

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Alex and Shane chat about helping the kids adjust to the first week of school, and their own best and worst firsts.

Alex sits down with Anthony Field (The Wiggles), to talk about how he started the band, his time in the army, and the importance of musical education for kids. Then, he graciously gives Alex a tour of The Wiggles' studio, bumping into all of our favourite performers along the way! You NEED to hear this one. It's a gem!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like cell phone bans, "bounce back" culture, and so much more!

Alex and Shane chat about a busy wedding weekend, and grill each other in a Halloween-inspired game of "would you rather."

Witch and psychic medium Nicole Luna (@highestgoodreadings & @modernmagicsalem) discusses spirituality, modern witchcraft, what it means to be a medium, and everything in between, before doing a live tarot reading. 

Nicole Burron (@nicoleburron.psychicmedium & @cosmicauthenticityacademy), psychic medium and shadow guide, discusses connecting with spirits, femininity in spiritualism, haunted houses, and intuition.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like most memorable Halloweens, death penalty meals, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat glamping with kids, mealtime solutions for fussy eaters, a recent “anniversary redo,” and what things they’re good at, and could improve at, as a couple.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Bijou’s recent divorce filing from Danny Masterson, a dad suing a hospital $1bn for showing him his wife’s c-section, and so much more!

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Alex and Shane chat about their vacation in Mexico, and a minor car accident during school pickup.

Carrie Dorr, founder of Pure Barre and O44, discusses her jump into entrepreneurship, what four pillar of wellness we should be implementing in our daily lives, and why movement is so crucial for kids.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

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Alex and Shane chat self-discovery, meeting the wrong TikTok fans, the worst mistake you can make as a parent, and relationship arguing habits.

Author of the upcoming "Welcome to the Jungle," Anneliese Lawton, discusses losing yourself as a woman, how motherhood can help us put "self" into perspective, and the importance of prioritizing mental health. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like useful parenting hacks, surrogacy, how relationships change after marriage, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane talk about an upcoming getaway to Detroit, and the importance of getting away without your kids.

Celebrity psychic medium Tracey Woolterton (you know her from her connection to Mama June, Katie Price, and 90 Day Fiancé) talks psychic ability, ghost stories, and making predictions.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like marriage addiction, male infertility, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane talk about the evolution of This Family Tree Podcast, from embarrassing episodes to their new scheme. They chat about Zoom party calls, and debate about when it’s appropriate to tell your partner about an upcoming event. August, the founder of baby food company, Fragola (@shopfragola), joins from self-quarantine in NYC to talk about Fragola’s COVID-19 intiative to help families in need. Sarah Penkin, co-owner of Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic in Rochester, NY, joins to talk about running a small business during a pandemic. She gives tips on getting comfortable and easing pain during pregnancy. To close, write-in listener questions are answered, covering parenting, postpartum, and quarantine. Enjoy! Psst. Don’t forget to subscribe!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Julià & Navinès Cava Brut Nature, and chat about how they would spend $1000 of gifted money, the first time they broke the law, destiny, and ex-boyfriends (Shane's mom's).

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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Alex and Shane chat about Shane's experience working outside the home for the first time in a year, the best and worst things about his time away, rapid covid tests, and the success of the DATE NIGHT takeover.

Rosalia Rivera of Consent Parenting discusses how to keep children safer with abuse prevention tips, what parents can do to foster body autonomy and the importance of prevention education.

Alana Kayfetz describes her journey as the mother of a son with a rare genetic disorder, and how these health complications have impacted her life - both at home, and in the community she has created in her work, The Mom Halo.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like baptizing children, Shane's COVID19 predictions, what not to say to a couple who is trying to conceive, and the laws of attraction and manifestation.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane chat about Betty's weaning journey, and their codependency as a couple.

Renee Reina (@reneereina_), host of The Mom Room Podcast, discusses the differences between mothers and fathers when it comes to actively raising children, being the default parent, and the evolution of female friendships as we age.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like purple labour lines, Bachelorette ideas, partners' comfort levels with menstruation, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about their favourite vacation memories, and why things that go wrong on vacation are often the most memorable.

Leesa and Dakota Worden (@the.worden.fam), self-described "Disney freaks," help Alex plan out an upcoming vacation. They discuss Disney tips and tricks, can't-miss attractions, when to use Genie+, and favourite places to eat at the parks! Get out a pen and paper for this one - takes notes!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the history of engagement rings, how to deal with tantrums, Canada's new drinking guidelines, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane discuss their recent romantic outing for Father's Day, and how it felt to be semi-back into the regular world. 

Dr. Sinéad Dufour is a renowned physiotherapist and professor from McMaster University, and shares her immense knowledge about pelvic floor health, prolapse, kegels, how to mitigate pelvic floor damage in pregnancy, effective treatments, the myth about pelvic girdle pain, and the Emsella chair.

Nikki Bergen, founder of The Belle Method, candidly shares her IVF and birth stories, before answering community questions about pelvic floor health.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to entertain toddlers, vaginal steaming, the impact of the pandemic on periods, ditching the Victoria's Secret Angels, and pivotal life moments.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane get back on the DATE NIGHT vibes, and talk about hitting a big milestone.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like geriatric celeb pregnancies, a TikTok mom fiasco, the Kardashians, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane open the episode discussing the recent murder of George Floyd, and attempting to work through their own feelings of not doing enough in the fight for racial equality. They debate about the recent controversy surrounding blogger Myka Stauffer, who recently "rehomed" her adopted child.

Social Media icon Valeria Lipovetsky joins to discuss how she manages her extreme workload, keeping her children involved in her business and setting parameters around screen time, and how working creatively with her husband impacts their relationship.

Renowned musician Ben Lee (Noise Addict, Radnor and Lee) chats with Alex and Shane about being a touring musician and devout family man, and the challenges of collaborating with other musicians. Ben discusses how his reputation as a child prodigy impacts his parenting, fostering self-confidence and creativity within his kids, and how he brings spirituality into his family life through art.

Lastly, Alex and Shane answer listener questions surrounding sharing their lives online, home photography, raising vegetarian kids, and more.

Enjoy!

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This Family Tree Podcast is supported by Bravado Designs. Head to BravadoDesigns.com for 20% off your next bra purchase, by using promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 at checkout!

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Alex and Shane chat about Mother's Day, and international flower scam, expectations VS reality, and giant pizza.

Storyteller and mom-extraordinaire, Jeena Wilder, discusses the changing dynamic of the "All-American" family, transracial adoption, supporting adoptive children, virtual twins, and parenting five kids. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like painful breastfeeding, what to do when the kids catch you getting intimate, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about the emotional “lasts” in parenting, after taking down their baby crib once and for all.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Tinder boundaries, ways our kids take after us, puberty, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

therhood: the lies we're told, myths, good advice, bad advice, and the beautiful dichotomies of parenthood in all their weird glory. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like "dust balls," getting kids ready for a new school year, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane chat about a weekend away in the city, sitting almost-courtside at a basketball game, and ultimately catching covid.

Actor, rapper, model, and host, Simon Rex (from 2021's Red Rocket), discusses his fascinating rise to fame, the eclectic nature of his career, his life over the course of the pandemic, grifters in the wellness industry, and finding solace in the desert.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the Academy Awards, overrated and underrated movies of 2021, tips for flying with babies, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about their greatest irrational fears, bedtime trouble, and the best and worst things about their wedding.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like free bleeding, Ashton Kutcher's plans not to pass wealth to his kids, workout wooing, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane talk about Shane’s surgery experience, and his new hernia-free belly button!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Danny Masterson, gender reveals, relationship age gaps, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane chat about boundaries, and the keys to a balanced relationship. 

Reproductive Health & Childbirth Educator, Victoria Alexander (@theelephantinthewomb) leads a discussion about all things birth control and period products (and how your products may change as your body changes). 

Renowned Family, Divorce & Child Protection lawyer, Ayesha Hussain, discusses raising happy and healthy kids amidst conflict. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like at-home workouts, prepping kids for daycare, what to do when loved ones refuse the vaccine, safe skincare, alcohol & breastfeeding, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane discuss TikTok, roid rage, the meaning of romance, pillow updates, and review the film “Malcolm and Marie.” The Scummy Mummies hilariously chat about their origin story, partnering with your deficits, mom confessions, dating during the pandemic, and divorce. Actor Aleks Paunovic discusses his career journey, Hollywood North, how the relationship with his parents helped shape his ethos, his definition of success, and anti-bullying activism.

Listener questions are answered, hitting topics like sex after children, freezing eggs, self sabotaging relationships, childhood dreams, and the source of happiness.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Mabel's Labels - start customizing your very own labels (which are not only cute, but laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe!) at www.mabelslabels.ca, and use the code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% off! They deliver internationally, and offer free shipping in Canada and the US.

Miku - Use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for $79 off of the award-winning Miku Smart Baby Monitor at www.mikucare.com (US listeners only).

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane chat about getting vaccinations, starting a new "phase" in their lives, and Shane's tense phone call. 

Troy and Erika Campbell discuss their viral video in which Erika gives birth to their new daughter on the side of the highway, the events that led to the emergency delivery, and what followed. This is a birth story for the ages!

Lindsay Short discusses conscious parenting, sustainable living, and how we can practically integrate it into our lives.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like getting energy for date nights, favourite restaurants, the benefits of extended breastfeeding, circumcision, and Disney movies.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Tushy - Get 10% off and FREE shipping (avail in Canada & US) for your very own Hello Tushy 3.0 bidet attachment at www.hellotushy.com/THISFAMILYTREE. 

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane chat about their commitment to TikTok, online trolls, getting hit with tough "body part" questions from their toddler, and how to handle family vacation debacles.

Business woman and yogi Sophie Jaffe discusses her wellness journey, infidelity and reconciliation, the healing she finds from MDMA, and the nuances of family life.

Creator Leah Williams (The Dearest Days) shares her experiences in childbirth and motherhood; she details a harrowing birth story and her journey of self-advocacy and recovery.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like dumb arguments, whether you can get the COVID vaccine while breastfeeding, the age that divorce is most likely to impact kids, and whether it's appropriate to talk to your ex about your current relationship.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Mabel's Labels - start customizing your very own labels (which are not only cute, but laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe!) at www.mabelslabels.ca, and use the code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% off! They deliver internationally, and offer free shipping in Canada and the US.

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex reveals her jealousy over Shane’s hernia situation and discusses the disparity between men’s and women’s health care.

Chelsea Dawson, of Little Sleep Space, listens to Alex’s bedtime woes and offers both immediate and long-term resolutions. A must listen if you are trying to get your kids back into a healthy sleep routine!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like grudge holding, discussing infertility with kids, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane chat their first forays into the real world, a new self-diagnosis, and the potential benefits of something seemingly going wrong. 

Chazz Lewis, a parent coach and creator (@mrchazzmrchazz on TikTok), discusses breaking generational cycles, the stages of empathy, and moving from punitive to positive parenting.

Psychotherapist Jessica Warnock joins for an illuminating conversation on parenting with mental health concerns. She discusses what causes blocks in parenting, what that may look like from person to person, and how to cope.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Botox, separation anxiety, weird coworker stories, the possibility that there will be no more sperm by 2045, and Norway's decision to make it illegal to not declare photo retouching in ads!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane chat about the beginning of a new school year, how their life will shift, the joy of getting a new TV, and Shane plays a cruel prank. 

The sweet couple behind @itsaspeciallife, Jason (who has ASD) and Chloe (who has Down syndrome) discuss their love story, life as a married couple, conflict resolution, relationship dynamics, and give relationship advice to anyone hoping to find love as true as theirs. 

Desiree Fortin (@theperfectmom) discusses her IVF experience, triplet pregnancy, and her harrowing birth story. She leads a conversation about "perfection" in motherhood, and the standards that mothers often hold themselves to. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the new studies suggesting that eggs actually choose the sperm that fertilize them, Lapee (and what the heck it is), secrets, advice they'd give to their younger selves, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Welo - get 20% off your first purchase of the delicious, school safe, & low sugar Welo snack bars with promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 from www.ourwelo.com!

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Tushy - Get 10% off and FREE shipping (avail in Canada & US) for your very own Hello Tushy 3.0 bidet attachment at www.hellotushy.com/THISFAMILYTREE. 

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about practical steps to help get your life in order!

Actress and domestic abuse survivor April Hernandez Castillo and her husband Zalo Castillo discuss April's experience with abuse and healing, their advocacy in the domestic abuse community, red flags in relationships, and first steps victims should take. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like "too much texting," Santa's Christmas contribution, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Comenge Biberuis Ribera Del Duero 2019 and chat about twinning with your best buds, how they prefer to receive bad news, what their ultimate surprises would be, flying rodents, and hugs vs kisses.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane chat about the looming First Day of School, their emotions about it, and try to recall their own early days in education. Can you guess who was the class clown?

Dr. Chelsea Jackson Roberts (@chelsealovesyoga) eloquently discusses the benefits of mindfulness in pregnancy and parenthood, her expectations in motherhood, how she manages stress chaos, and fundamental ways that pregnancy changes us. Listeners, this interview was joined by none other than Lucy, who decided to skip bedtime that night. Lucy contributes little of value, other than a glimpse into life as a working parent for the most patient and gracious Dr. Chelsea (lol).

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like reigniting your relationship after a baby, doppelgängers, "sliding doors" moments, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about putting their kids through a "sports blitz" during one of the most chaotic time periods in their life, and filming for Shane's upcoming comedy TV show.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like epidural, the difference between fantasy and "real" desires, and so much more! 

Alex and Shane discuss a family trip in Montreal, a near-death experience, and their inability to save lives.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Ariana Grande, things we hate that are well-loved, the meaning of “unconditional love,” and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane discuss "words", date night, spontaneity in relationships, trust, and getting in on the ground floor of Clubhouse. etalk host Danielle Graham shares her harrowing birth story, thoughts on parenting two kids, bo-taoshi, being a working mom, and managing life in quarantine. Sergei Urban of The Dad Lab discusses being a stay at home dad, creating experiments for kids, and gives advice on the best activities to do with your kids when you're stuck at home. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Gwyneth Paltrow's vagina candle, wills, the fear of being mom shamed, and pets.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Mabel's Labels - start customizing your very own labels (which are not only cute, but laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe!) at www.mabelslabels.ca, and use the code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% off! They deliver internationally, and offer free shipping in Canada and the US.

Hape - shop Hape's award winning and non-toxic wooden toys at www.playwellcanada.ca. When you purchase the Walk Along Snail or the Monster Scale, use THISFAMILYTREE15 to get 15% off! Free shipping on orders over $50. Offered in Canada only.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Cortonesi Lèonus Toscana 2019, and chat about who is funnier, their parents, shaving, and quarantine date night ideas.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D. Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an entire wine subscription or single order! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane talk favourite Christmas memories, Tom Cruise, Beanie Babies, and using separate blankets. 

TikTok star, psychologist, and mum, Renee Reina discusses honesty in motherhood, dealing with trolls, shaving her son’s unibrow, family hierarchy, sleeping separately, date nights, fighting with your partner, and attachment styles in relationships. 

Diversity and inclusivity expert, Charnaie Gordon of Here Wee Read, discusses inclusive literature, educational products, the importance of diversifying your at-home library, the problems in literary publishing, and some of her favourite children’s books. 

Listener questions are answered in a mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to converse with somebody you don’t agree with, acclimating your kid to other caregivers, mind blowing motherhood facts, and regifting. 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane discuss residential schools, the importance of communication in a marriage, divorce, and Betty swallowing dangerous objects. 

CBC podcast host and Buzzfeed editor Elamin Abdelmahmoud discusses the dichotomy of heritage as both a gift and a burden, parenthood, and growing up as an immigrant in Canada.

Photographer Denise Boomkens of @and.bloom chats about the beauty of aging women, what it means to age gracefully, and how women can embrace growing older.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like celebrity doppelgangers, when kids go through puberty, tattoos, and maintaining friendships with your childless friends.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane start off by discussing which NBA player would make a good second husband. Shane goes into excruciating detail about his ASD self-diagnosis.

Writer and artist @sketchylaura joins the pod to discuss what it takes to be a mom and entrepreneur, how to balance work life and family life, and how to find motivation within yourself.

Shane and Alex call Chris and his partner Joanne. Chris was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult; he explains his diagnosis process, and how it impacts his life, to help Shane figure out his next step.

Listener questions include topics like Coronavirus fear, and thoughts on cosmetic injections. Enjoy!

Alex and Shane chat relationships, romance addictions, ACOTAR, and how to bring romance to your every day life. Dr. Darcy Sterling comes in with the *ultimate* relationship advice, discussing things like "emotional bids."

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like who gets the blame when nudes are leaked, Arnold Schwarzenegger's parenting, whiny kids, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20

Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. 

Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian activist. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like taking time off, current obsessions, and so much more!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Bodega Marco Zunino Estancia Argentina Malbec 2018, and chat about their most romantic kisses, the most disgusting thing they have done as a couple, who they would trade lives with, and unpopular movie opinions. 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane chat about those cringeworthy Facebook "memories," announcing their engagement to unsuspecting friends and family 6 years ago, and what they've learned about relationships since.

Educator, host of Raising Fame Podcast, and mother of three, Sonya Curry discusses her upbringing, education philosophy, how to raise kids with resilience and work ethic, important tenants of parenting, and the last time her son (Steph Curry) beat her in one-on-one. In honour of the current NBA playoffs, this all-star parenting interview is being re-released!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like acupuncture, raising a son vs a daughter, losing your identity as a parent, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Shane and Alex chat about a tough week back to work, a wild date night, home renovations, and Alex comes clean too late about a coffe spill. 

Lynn, of @themixedmamalife, is an Anishinaabe-French mother of an Afro-Indigenous daughter. She discusses the importance of amplifying mixed race families, her experience with identity growing up, and how she plans on integrating culture into parenthood. 

Erin Pepler is the author of the upcoming Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood, and discusses the importance of validation as a parent, expectations placed on moms, and the pitfalls of online mommy culture.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like burn out, noticing red flags in a friend's relationship, gadgets to help protect your drink from being spiked, and overcoming insecurities.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast 

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Welo - get 20% off your first purchase of the delicious, school safe, & low sugar Welo snack bars with promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 from www.ourwelo.com!

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Contadi Castaldi Brut Franciacorta, and chat their feelings about Taco Bell, their favourite things about themselves, celeb couples they have idolized, and which parents they are most similar to when it comes to relationships.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane celebrate 100 TFT episodes, their 5th wedding anniversary, and chat about their new social media boundaries going forward. 

Sarah Nicole Landry (@thebirdspapaya) discusses her recent experience in pregnancy and postpartum, dealing with age gaps in her kids, mom guilt, and the learning/unlearning we all do as parents, no matter how many children we have. 

Michelle Chubb (@indigenous_baddie) discusses growing up Indigenous, her journey to confidence, racism in Canada, her social media success, and life as a soon-to-be mom! 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like posting personal opinions on social media, what Alex & Shane would change about their wedding, going into labour, marriage advice, favourite memories, and much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Welo - get 20% off your first purchase of the delicious, school safe, & low sugar Welo snack bars with promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 from www.ourwelo.com!

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Mabel's Labels - visit www.mabelslabels.ca to start creating your very own labels, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% your order!

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane chat about how to safely handle home delivery in COVID-19 times, trying to look on the bright side of things, and the upcoming season of the Bachelorette.

Alex and Shane unpack a recent disagreement they had, and chat about the nature of arguments.

Justin Pasutto joins to chat about finances, the evolution of relationships, his recent re-engagement to fiancée Jillian Harris, and dipping his toes into life as an influencer.

Nick Viall discusses the end of his engagement, his time on The Bachelor, how being on reality TV can both help and hinder your career, and offers blunt relationship advice to write-in questions from our listeners.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered including when to give your kids the sex talk, tips for having 2 under 2, and what to do when you’re fighting with somebody that you’re dating.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

Hiccapop - use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off at www.amazon.com or www.hiccapop.com to purchase Hiccapop's innovative products for babies, toddlers, and children!

Hayu - Subscribe to the mega-streaming service for all of your favourite reality shows, and enjoy your first month free! Visit get.hayu.com/thefamily.

Miku - Use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for $79 off of the award-winning Miku Smart Baby Monitor at www.mikucare.com (US listeners only).

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hape Toys - check out one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable and eco-friendly toys at www.hape.com! 

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!

Alex and Shane discuss animal noises, divorce, Shane’s fickleness, being nominated for Podcast of the Year, and the “mom superiority” complex.

Emma Watkins of The Wiggles details what it’s like being “The Elvis” of children’s entertainment, making music for kids, working with her ex-husband, struggling with endometriosis, accommodating to COVID regulations, and goats!

High-performance physiologist Dr. Michael Gervais brings elite sport psychology to parenthood and the “real life” realm. He gives advice for living more intentionally, achieving mastery, training your mind, and how to become “a researcher of amazing.”

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, including why Anthony Wiggle never wears shoes, whether the Diva Cup is a good purchase, and our dream podcast guests.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tushy - For 10% off of a TUSHY bidet, and for a cleaner butt, go to www.hellotushy.com/thisfamilytree. 

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

Hiccapop - use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off at www.amazon.com or www.hiccapop.com to purchase Hiccapop's innovative products for babies, toddlers, and children!

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hape Toys - check out one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable and eco-friendly toys at www.hape.com! 

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!

Alex and Shane chat about why Detroit is a romantic destination, and an underwhelming Santa Clause Parade.

Neuroscientist Dr. Cindy Hovington (@curious_neuron) discusses emotional regulation, the "terrible twos," tantrums, and how we can support our kids through hard moments.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like lotus birth, Rainn Wilson's name change, worldwide declining sperm counts, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane reflect on a busy week, from Mother's Day, to a double Birthday, to controversial interviews and an epic fight. Alex talks about where she's at in pregnancy, and her fears that preterm labour is a possibility.

Brittany and Ryan Ostofe join to help determine who is in the wrong in some of Shane and Alex's marital/parenting issues, like eating each other's food, following old Tinder dates, and how much warning to give your partner for a night out with friends. Brittany and Ryan discuss parenting, podcasting, and living in quarantine. 

Lastly, listener questions are answered and Alex and Shane reflect on themselves and their aspirations.

Enjoy!

Alex and Shane give their Top 5 New Orleans experiences, and discuss whether getaways are a good way to rekindle a romance.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like age gaps, celebrity marriages, how to avoid mom guilt, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Shane is about to begin A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Alex couldn't be more excited. They hypothesize whether or not he will be able to legitimately get into the series, and what will come of it. Will Shane become the new SJM fangirl?

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the massive Taylor Swift "hate community," nerves heading into a second pregnancy, relationship strengths and weaknesses, and so much more! 

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Pearl Morissette Chardonnay 2015, and chat about near-death experiences, the most romantic things they do for each other, the strangest things they've ever seen, and their most embarrassing romantic blunders.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex takes on a solo episode as Shane is busy with his comedy pilot, covering solo parenting, and a recent story of a woman being asked to stop breastfeeding in a restaurant.

Mabel's Labels founder Julie Cole candidly shares her approach to divorce and parenting with your ex. She discusses how she explained divorce to her children, developed a coparenting strategy that best suited her family, and the challenges and successes she has experienced coparenting.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like adult friendships, injuries your kids inflict on you, PMS, Pete Davidson and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about both personal and relationship goals for the New Year.

Model, actor, and Canada’s Drag Race Pit Crew star, Travis L’Henaff, discusses living authentically, the challenges of growing up when you’re not the status quo, and the fate of the Drag Race Pit Crew. Travis candidly shares his experience in getting an HIV diagnosis, and how that has shaped many aspects of his life, including his current advocacy for the HIV community.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to relax on your wedding day, what to do if your partner is bad with money, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane give a full-scale Disney breakdown, chatting about the tips they learned along the way, what you should hit, what you should skip, and why you should book a chiropractic appointment immediately after.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like spontaneous working with exes, defining success, young Hollywood marriages, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Alex and Shane chat about the difficulties of trying to have a night on the town when you're middle-aged, and having those "perfect" weekends.

Wendy Lau of The Kwendy Home (@thekwendyhome) graces the podcast with her joyous presence talking all things HOME: why we should aim for cozy and practical over chic and aesthetic, renovation pitfalls and tips, and favourite cleaning products.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like geriatric pregnancy, design differences, having a crush, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familyt and get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one time purchase with code FAMILYT20 at checkout!

Alex and Shane chat about the outrageous prank she pulled on him (causing him to be the most embarrassed he's been in his entire life), birthday stress, shotgunning beers, and if an eyebrow ring could have changed the trajectory of their relationship.

Tova and Mike Leigh share their love story, and discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of relationships. They give advice on maintaining a healthy marriage, and  surviving mid-life crises.

The Speech Sisters - Brooke and Bridget - discuss everything related to speech therapy for kids. They give practical advice for parents of babies and toddlers that can help encourage confident and dynamic speech at home. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether unconditional love exists, pandemic weddings, being in love with two people, and the impact of filters on social media.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Mabel's Labels - start customizing your very own labels (which are not only cute, but laundry, dishwasher and microwave safe!) at www.mabelslabels.ca, and use the code THISFAMILYTREE15 for 15% off! They deliver internationally, and offer free shipping in Canada and the US.

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Alex and Shane return from their two week holiday, and discuss their time at a family cottage (bickering with parents, over drinking, eating too many chips...), and the importance of “puttering” to save the marriage. 

First Nations advocate, actress, model, and former Mrs. Universe, Ashley Callingbull candidly shares her experience growing up on an Indigenous reserve, enduring years of sexual abuse, overcoming trauma, racism in the pageantry circuit, and systemic inequalities that Canada’s Indigenous populations experience. 

Author (“When Charley Met Emma”) and disability advocate Amy Webb (This Little Miggy) helps listeners navigate how to discuss disabilities with their able-bodied children, the journey she experienced as a mother to a child with limb differences, and how society reacts to and treats the disabled population.  

Alex and Shane answer a mailbag of listener questions about their growing family, their thoughts on the pandemic, birth control and favourite apps. 

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We are proudly supported by:

Beluga Baby - Love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of a Beluga Baby Wrap Carrier at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com. 

TUSHY - For 10% off of a TUSHY bidet, and for a cleaner butt, go to www.hellotushy.com/thisfamilytree. 

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com. 

Hungry Buddha Keto Bars - Get your hands on the delicious, low-sugar, clean, MCT oil based keto bars for 15% off with the promo code FAMILYTREE15 at https://www.amazon.ca/Buddha-Brands-Hungry-Keto-Bars/dp/B084BC3YWZ.

Seedlip - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @SeedlipSocial on Instragram!

Alex and Shane chat about Shane's weekend away, the family's Covid reinfection, and mole removal.

Erika Schwass, the Science and Wellness Analyst at skincare brand Consonant, gives you the skinny on all of your tough skincare questions. What is an active? A BHA? A humectant? Erika discusses trendy ingredients, what purchases to make for your own skin type, how to layer products, and the role that outside factors like exercise and orgasm have on your skin health!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like taking Paxlovid, the GOATs of celeb couples, how often babies are born with the nuchal cord around their neck, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about the pitfalls of cleaning your house, how they've survived the first week of production with two kids, and shared bathrooms in public places. 

Brooke Froelich shares her experience as an outdoors-based parent who centres nature and adventure in her child-raising ethos. She discusses how to get out of your comfort zone, and easy ways to make nature a part of your every day life.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like diaper cream as skincare, Leo's dating habits, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about their time in Saint Martin, the pronunciation of foreign places, breastfeeding in public, and a celebrity run-in.

The world's youngest yogi, vegan chef, reiki master, plant based nutritionist, and all around-positive human Tabay Atkins (16 years old), discusses the importance of finding your vocation, dedication, and working toward your dreams. Tabay shares the importance of yoga and getting in tune with your emotions, and how his mother's cancer diagnosis changed both of their lives for the better.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like keeping kids quiet on an airplane, babysitting services at resorts, Goop's luxury diaper prank, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about TikTok superstardom, trying to make a viral video, productivity, tidy-up habits, and how to beat the mid-winter blues.

Ana Klizs discusses "killing" supermom, her blog's origins (Bluebirdkisses) and how she transitioned her career as a mother of three, keeping her sanity (and her kids busy) during quarantine, her upbringing in communist Romania, and dealing with criticism. 

Elizabeth Davies, sommelier and founder of E.D. Wine Company, leads a tasting of Manoir de la Tete Rouge Bagatelle 2018 (Cab Franc). She discusses how to do a proper wine tasting, explains common wine terminology (so you can impress your friends with actual knowledge), and helps Alex and Shane understand exactly what they're tasting when they open up a bottle. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how working from home has changed our relationship, tips for queasy dads in the delivery room, staying positive, and screen time. 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Tushy - Get 10% off and FREE shipping (avail in Canada & US) for your very own Hello Tushy 3.0 bidet attachment at www.hellotushy.com/THISFAMILYTREE. 

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane almost slip up in their corona-consciousness, and research how long the virus lives on different surfaces. A little water bill from 2017 is turning out to be a big problem. A recent thread on a popular parenting account sparks a discussion whether boys should play with dolls or not. Alex’s cousin Julie phones in to discuss how she approached the subject of social distancing and COVID19 with her 6 year old daughter.

Alex and Shane chat Taco Bell, a hard week, showering, and Canadian slang.

MMA champion Michelle Waterson discusses her fighting career, how getting pregnant impacted how she envisioned her life plan, prenatal depression, using art as therapy, managing motherhood as well as training, and women’s equality in athletics.

Author and activist Sarah Edmondson details how she got manipulated into joining the cult NXIVM, her career and relationships within that group, and blowing the whistle on sex trafficking and abuse. She discusses her life and relationships since her escape, and how she plans to move forward.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, including: whether the pod is achieving its goal of becoming more diverse, being the first in your friend group to have kids, and what one thing could make our lives immeasurably better.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd.

Miku - Use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for $79 off of the award-winning Miku Smart Baby Monitor at www.mikucare.com (US listeners only).

Mumgry - go to www.mumgry.com and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off all delicious, natural nut butters!

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

My Brest Friend - Buy the #1 choice of nursing pillow by moms and lactation consultants, at www.buybuybaby.com, www.target.com, www.walmart.com, and www.babylist.com! 

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane are joined by some noisy cicadas while they chat about their worst character traits, and the importance of being able to be flexible as parents.

Creator of the CBC kid's show "Jeremy and Jazzy," and acclaimed Canadian musician, Jeremy Fisher, discusses the importance of play based education, creating "Jeremy and Jazzy," and music as a parenting tool.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like dealing with tantrums, period talk, Meghan Trainor's toilet situation, and so much more!

Alex and Shane celebrate a HUGE moment for Alex's pelvic floor, discuss her treatment at Urospot, and dental drama. Nick Viall discusses the end of his engagement, his time on The Bachelor, how being on reality TV can both help and hinder your career, and offers blunt relationship advice to write-in questions from our listeners.  Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics David Beckham's possible infidelity, protecting kids from the world around us, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 56% on the first 10 days after this episode airs! After that, you’ll save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20

Alex and Shane chat about their upcoming family vacation to St. Martin, the pronunciation of the island's name, and discuss the things that make travel with kids a little less hectic.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Princess Catherine's right to privacy, nut-free schools, how to explain sex to kids and so much more! 

Alex and Shane reminisce on their first 50 podcasts, update on whether their plan to get intimate was a success, discuss the effects of “puttering”, and when family members gift your kid too many toys. 

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential joins to candidly discuss sex, drugs, skin care, and achieving your goals through intense organization. 

Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman describes what it means to “raise good humans,” epigenetics, the importance of supporting mothers, and how valuing “process” over results can make you a better parent. Dr. Aliza gives advice on finding balance between work and parenting during quarantine. 

Certified Public Accountant (and Tony Robbins’ business partner) Tyler McBroom, shares tax and business advice for families and small businesses. Tune in to learn where people go wrong with their taxes, and how to save up to $25k, based on US tax law. 

A mailbag of listener questions are answered. 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel. 

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

Miku - Use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of the award-winning Miku Smart Baby Monitor at www.mikucare.com (US listeners only).

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link:  https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off. 

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com. 

Seedlip - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @SeedlipSocial on Instragram!

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Tornatore Etna Rosso 2017, and chat about tattoo replacements, the best phases of their marriage, and jealousy.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

E.D Wine Company - visit www.edwine.ca use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire wine subscription! The wines come with tasting notes, and are delivered right to your door, anywhere in Toronto, Hamilton, Guelph, Kitchener & the GTA!

Alex and Shane discuss life in quarantine, and what their days look like as they work and parent solely from home. Listener questions are answered regarding how to keep toddlers busy, whether to start those time-consuming parenting tasks, and more! Enjoy!

Shane and Alex chat about confronting mean kids at the park, a heart-to-heart with parents, Alex's contractor boyfriends, and whether it's appropriate to kiss people on the hand as a greeting (pandemic aside).

Emma Watkins (the Yellow Wiggle) joins for a second time to discuss her newly released Emma Series 3, working on a TV series amidst heavy lockdowns, The Wiggles 30th anniversary, her engagment, and how a hardworking couple in entertainment spend quality time together.

Bobbi Althoff (@bobbialthoff) talks TikTok (and her wild success on the app), alter egos, her birth and postpartum experience, and family dynamics.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like toddlers putting objects up their nose, signs from the universe, school systems, and more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Dove Self Esteem Project is the worlds largest provider of self-esteem education. Dove has partnered with educators around the world to provide evidence-based printable resources to help young girls and boy’s reach their full potential. You can find those at https://bit.ly/36FQxbd

Hello Bello - for 30% off of your first plant-based diaper and wipes bundle, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE30 or click the following link: https://hellobello.ca/products/diaper-bundle?discount=thisfamilytree30&utm_source=familytree&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=30off (Canadian listeners only).

Tushy - Get 10% off and FREE shipping (avail in Canada & US) for your very own Hello Tushy 3.0 bidet attachment at www.hellotushy.com/THISFAMILYTREE. 

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast 

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras/no clips/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!

Alex and Shane chat about the stress of doing taxes, and being nostalgic for the last two years at home.

Host of The Kick-Ass Stepmom Podcast, Jamie Scrimgeour, candidly discusses her journey as a stepmom, setting boundaries, forging sometimes difficult relationships, and so much more. This conversation is a goldmine of advice and love!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like grieving a miscarriage, handling breakups with exes, identifying red flags, and whether or not it's better to be friends before lovers.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 when you visit https://www.tru.earth/?utm_source=SOCIAL&utm_medium=PODCAST&utm_campaign=INFLUENCER&utm_term=ThisFamilyTreePodcast

Mini Mioche - use promo code THISFAMILYTREE15 at www.minimioche.com for 15% off of your ethically made, organic, and sustainable kids’ apparel.

Bravado Designs - Use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of what will become your favourite nursing bra at www.bravadodesigns.com, or try their new Everyday Collection (not nursing bras - no clips) at ca.bravadodesigns.com.

Seedlip - Go to www.seedlipdrinks.com or www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first nonalcoholic spirit!