Episodes

Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Ep. 160: The Worden Family
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
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:
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Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Ep. 159: Lindsey Gurk
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Alex and Shane talk about GREEN flags to look out for while dating, and the Stanley Tucci theory of men as lovers.
Internet sensation, Lindsey Gurk (@lindseygurk), discusses her ethos in motherhood, the importance of cherishing happy moments, positivity, prayer, her experience with PMDD, and the importance of "getting your pink back."
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Hollywood romances, how to adjust to your new normal, reserving beach chairs with your towel at resorts, 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!

Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Ep. 158: Nicole Burron
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Alex and Shane talk about a recent “date” Alex went on with someone else, and what motivates them each to succeed.
Nicole Burron (@nicoleburron.psychicmedium) uses her expertise as a Shadow Guide to help Alex through issues that may be blocking her from achieving her New Year’s resolutions. She discusses the difference between capability and capacity, intentionality in goal setting, and how we tend to hinder ourselves.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the new hit book “Spare,” dream pod guests, whether cheating inherently makes you a “bad” parent, 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!

Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Ep.157: Travis L’Henaff
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
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!

Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Ep. 156: Ev’Yan Whitney
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Alex and Shane compare the gifts they got each other for Christmas, and talk about their favourite "parent" moment of the holidays.
Author, sexuality doula, and pleasure expert Ev'Yan Whitney discusses the importance of pleasure, asexuality, and why prioritizing your own joy will benefit your intimate relationships.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like babysitters, the night Alex went into labour, how to handle a possible cheater, 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.
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Ep. 155: Holiday Burnout w/ Tricia Montalvo Timm
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Alex and Shane get in the Christmas spirit with some holiday themed "Never Have I Ever," and "Would You Rather." Save the ridiculous questions and use them on your own Holiday date night!
Author, CEO, and speaker Tricia Montalvo Timm discusses Holiday Burnout, why women shoulder the brunt of it, and what we can do to avoid succumbing to it.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like vaginal steaming, underrated gifts, holiday 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.
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!

Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Ep. 154: Nina Purewal
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Thursday Dec 15, 2022
Alex and Shane chats about grief, and the forms it takes.
Author of the bestselling book "Let That Sh*t Go," Nina Purewal discusses her own journey grief, her subsequent forgiveness journey, and how she was able to transform her life after a major trauma.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like 4 day workweeks, what people want in a pediatrician, last-minute Christmas purchases, 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!

Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Ep. 153: April Hernandez Castillo & Zalo Castillo
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
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!

Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Ep, 152: Tara Ellison
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Alex and Shane talk about Christmas traditions, Elf on the Shelf, and the possibility of Santa granting you limitless powers.
Journalist Tara Ellison of The Cut discusses her fascinating article, "What My Mom Taught Me About Sex," internalized misogyny, empowerment, and the evolution of our collective views on sex, self, and relationships as we age.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like manifestation, toxic family members, 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!

Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Ep. 151: Dr. Cindy Hovington
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
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!