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A couple discusses parenting, marriage, and everything that comes with it, in this unique call-in podcast.
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Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Alex and Shane chat about their mini-vacation, Hoarders, the Metaverse, and review some of this year's Oscars contenders.
Registered dietician Ahuva Magder Hershkop discusses the language we use when it comes to food throughout the holiday season, nonstop snacking, encouraging healthier foods in kids, and using mealtimes as a foundation for conversations about body autonomy, consent, and communication.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like going filterless on social media, asking for help, organ donors, and New Year's resolutions.
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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.
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Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Alex and Shane chat about shooting Shane's pilot, being harassed by a contractor, and the demise of their St. Martin trip.
Pauly Shore discusses his career, growing up at The Comedy Store, relationships, and why the holidays can be a tough time for a lot of people (and how he's here to help!).
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like moquitoes, negative attention seekers, tips for resetting midday, whether or not it's possible to have a favourite child, 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!
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!
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
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!
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Shane and Alex chat about a new (double) haircut, renovation updates, and the sickness that engulfed the family.
Natasha Sorella (@myanxietycoach) shares her own journey with anxiety, and discusses anxiety triggers, supporting loved ones, anxiety in children, and how to help them cope.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like first dates, meal planning, forced sterilization, Christmas present guidelines, essential oils, and so much more!
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This episode is proudly supported by:
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!
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
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!
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
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!
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Tuesday Oct 26, 2021
Shane and Alex chat about rude coworker confrontations, a family getaway, chaotic restaurant adventures, and their nights on the town.
Linda Fruits (@fruitsofmotherhood) discusses her journey of self-discovery. She candidly shares about realizing her attraction to women, breaking up with her husband, how they're navigating life going forward, and her hopes for the future.
Abby & Vith (@trendfamily) discuss the benefits and pitfalls of working with your spouse, their love story, and finally join Alex and Shane in a saucy round of The Newlywed Game!
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like postpartum rage, Halloween memories, parental burnout, 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
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!
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Shane and Alex chat about missing out on Thanksgiving, therapy, ways to make life more enjoyable, Lucy's mood chart, and things they're thankful for.
Danielle Fishel, known fondly for her role as Topanga on Boy Meets World, discusses the birth of her new son, the experience of being pregnant in a pandemic, hot takes on postpartum etiquette, the benefits of therapy, her iconic acting career, and the joys of her new work as an entrepreneur (Be Free) and director.
Emily O'Brien tells her riveting story of redemption, as she transformed from the girl-next-door, to an international drug mule, to a convict, and now to a business owner. She discusses the ease into which women enter and stay within toxic relationships, the importance of self-advocacy, and her work with others who are also looking to create better lives for themselves.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the purpose of therapy, top Halloween TV shows and films, the Instagram outage, monthly budgets, and homework.
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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
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!
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!
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
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!
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
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:
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