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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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Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Fita Preta Vinhos Tinto Alentejano 2018, and chat about the closest things to real magic, messy people, what would be on the "gag reels" of their lives, and useless talents.
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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!
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Alex and Shane chat about Mother's Day, the dead squirrel on the road, and whether we have stronger bonds with one of our kids than the other.
Relationship therapist Abby Medcalf discusses what it means to create a happy relationship, eliminate competition between partners, and how to encourage a more balanced environment in your home.
Sleep therapist Amanda Jewson talks Shane and Alex through the crib-to-bed transition, and helps them navigate their upcoming plan to have their daughters share a bedroom. She talks tips, tricks, realistic expectations, and mistakes that you don't want to make!
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like favourite meals, biggest regrets, miscarriage, and polyamory.
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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
Clorox On-The-Go Disinfecting Wipes - Purchase the convenient and effective Clorox On-The-Go Disinfecting Wipes to kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses at your local Walmart, grocery store, or on Amazon!
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.
Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for $79 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.
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!
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
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:
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!
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Alex and Shane chat about belching, taxes, book clubs, Shane's birthday party reveal, Lucy's desire for a puppy, and whether we do what's "best" for our children.
Psychotherapist and powerhouse behind Our Mama Village, Jess VanderWier, discusses keeping our cool as parents, the importance of apologizing, the pressure on new moms, telling secrets, and raising kids who feel confident to ask questions.
Holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos discusses her holistic approach to health, re-engaging in life after the pandemic, and how people can ensure their own safety going forward.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like weekly goals, overrated cultural phenomena, favourite lockdown activities, human representation in an alien invasion (lol), and if we give relationship advice to 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
Clorox On-The-Go Disinfecting Wipes - Purchase the convenient and effective Clorox On-The-Go Disinfecting Wipes to kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses at your local Walmart, grocery store, or on Amazon!
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!
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Chateau Plaisance Les Palues Superieur 2009, and chat about social stigmas, red flags, stories we want to tell our kids when we're older, and what "old person things" we do.
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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!
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
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
Clorox On-The-Go Disinfecting Wipes - Purchase the convenient and effective Clorox On-The-Go Disinfecting Wipes to kill 99.99% of bacteria and viruses at your local Walmart, grocery store, or on Amazon!
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!
Friday Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
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!
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
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!
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Haute Blanville Grande Reserve Pinot Noir 2019 while they tell jokes, and chat about their experience getting harassed in a Time Share meeting, their least favourite words, what they most like to see each other wearing, and the movies that influenced them the most.
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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!
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Alex and Shane discuss their plans to make positive lifestyle changes, and letting go of the bad habits they picked up during winter hibernation.
Educational psychologist and author Dr. Michele Borba discusses her new book, "Thrivers," which details why some kids struggle while others shine, and what strategies parents can use to encourage the development of resiliency in their children.
Registered Dietician and cofounder of Plant Based Juniors, Whitney English, discusses how to healthfully raise plant based kids, busts myths, and shares ways that omnivorous families can add more plant based meals to their routine.
Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to enjoy wine while breastfeeding, navigating dating in today's climate, adoption, when to start getting intimate after delivery a baby, 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
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 - 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!