Alex and Shane chat about sweater weather, Alex getting to meet Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, and other notable celeb encounters.

Sonya Curry (Raising Fame) discusses her secrets to raising successful, driven children. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like gender reveals, toxic family members, and so much more!

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 the pros and cons of kindergarten graduations, badly behaved parents, and how to recover when you make a public faux pas. ⁣Author of I See You: Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work!, Amy Kemp, discusses how busy women can make the most out of their lives without actually taking on more work. Think changing thought patterns, habits, and setting up better foundations!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like celebrity children, prepping for your first time travelling with babies, 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 chat about their March break, birthdays, Pam & Tommy, and a fun new game.

Canadian psychologist and author of Better Sex Through Mindfulness, Dr. Lori Brotto, debunks myths about sexual desire, explains how the impact of stress and motherhood impacts the libido, and how we can cultivate desire through mindfulness.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like "biological clocks," orgasmic birth, Shane's 'stache, and handling toddler meltdowns!

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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

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Alex and Shane chat about bad moods, and exhaustion.

Drew Vernon, a child development researcher and toy marketer, discusses the connection between kids and screen time, and offers better options for engaged, creative play.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like boundaries in relationships, best activities for kids parties, 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 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 Kim and Ye, and times that they've fought publicly for exes after breakups.

CEO of Marriage Helper, Kimberly Holmes, discusses the 4 Phases of Falling in Love, how to achieve ultimate attraction in any relationship, and how to fall back in love with your partner. A MUST listen for any exhausted parent/relationship long-termer who feels like they could use help getting that spark back!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like why we direct our anger at the "other person" when cheating happens, how many extracurriculars to get your kids involved in, whether fame would impact our relationship, whether it's okay to catch up with an ex, 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 times they have had to confront people professionally, online trolls, and the balance between parenting and everything else.

Smash & Tess founder Ashley Freeborn discusses starting her wildly successful business with her mother, the importance of failure, and gives golden advice for those in the entrepreneurial sector.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like cheating, things we kept from our parents growing up, swearing, 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 fragrances (and whether they are perfume people), weaponized incompetence, and the most pretentious things about each other.

Therapist Erica Djossa (@happyasamother) discusses setting and honouring boundaries, postpartum rage, when you resent the role of "mother," and the unrealistic expectations that we put on ourselves.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like giving kids household chores, Arnold Schwarzenegger's love child, and TV remakes.

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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 recount the shenanigans of a recent camping trip with family.

The endlessly brilliant comedy duo, Helen and Ellie of The Scummy Mummies, discuss pandemic divorce, getting reacquainted with yourself after years in a partnership, grieving, and ultimately finding happiness. They bring humour, emotion, and fun, to a difficult part of life, as they candidly share what they each experienced as Helen separated from her ex.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like "Covid dick," giving children difficult names, justifying life choices to strangers, 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 Lucy's first sleepover, what beloved thing they'd give up if they had to, and groin injuries.

Holistic pharmacist and author Sherry Torkos discusses medicine cabinet must-haves, and how we can help keep our bodies and immune systems strong during these trying times.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like panemic parenting, ageing, imaginary friends, "faking it," 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 a Starbucks roadtrip incident, Christmas gorging, and Shane's new invented holiday.

Dr. Karin Jakubowski, an empowerment coach and educator, discusses how she brings mindfulness to the forefront of education and behavioral issues. She teaches practical strategies that parents with children of all ages can start putting into practice!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment hitting topics like masturbation, what makes a good parent, wills, resolutions, 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 Shane's *secret* project, and spill the beans on what went down.

Natalie Dusome, the founder and CEO of Poppy and Peonies, candidly shares her business journey through dedication, risk, failure, and success. She talks work/life balance, managing a company while facing the pressures of marriage and parenthood, and shares some crucial advice.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment hitting topics like gift ideas, cold feet, the Grey Cup, breaks in relationships, how to help friends through a toxic relationship, 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 why gifting dads a "spa day" might be the best idea ever, and Harvard's new study discussing the possibility of aliens living among us (we all know someone who MIGHT be an alien, after all). ⁣ Quigley Goode (@officiallyquigley) joins for an awesome conversation about her career in fashion and music, and getting thrown headfirst into motherhood after her newborn contracted COVID, and what that taught her. PS. go download her new song "Umami" if you want to groove :)

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like catching your friends cheating, what age to let kids date, 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 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.

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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 outlines how she prepped Lucy for a successful MRI, the scariest part about the situation, and the bozos who smoke outside of children’s hospitals. ⁣ ⁣ Dr. Ashurina Ream - who you’d know as @psychedmommy - joins to discuss parental anger, shame, and guilt, and how to set better boundaries and expectations for yourself within your own home.⁣ ⁣ Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like good books, Niagara Falls, 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!

Shane and Alex chat about whether or not it's worth it to go out if you have kids, Lucy acting like a temperamental teenager, and debate the merits of getting a Peloton.

Becky Manley (@medafounder) is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, the founder of MEDA (a national eating disorder nonprofit), and parent coach. She discusses how our appraoch to diet culture, body image, and weight loss - as parents - can shape the behaviours of our children. She explains how to recognize if your child has disorderd eating, and how to support them through recovery. 

Jackie Siegel (@therealqueenofversailles) is a former engineer, beauty queen, the wife of billionaire David Siegel, and the titular character in the 2012 documentary The Queen of Versailles. Jackie discusses her fascinating life, losing her wealth (and later regaining it), raising eight children in the public eye, losing her daughter to a drug overdose, and the importance of supporting youth through addiction.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Debra Messing's beef with Kim K., transitioning baby, dating, unisex bathrooms, and the London Library Rainbow Monkey scandal (Google it!).

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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 

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!

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!

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 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 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 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 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 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! 

Alex and Shane chat about getting under each other's skin, and reaching 100,000 followers on TikTok. 

Psychotherapist Matthias J. Barker discusses marriage, the positive implications of having kids, why communicating about the little things matters in a relationship, pornography, reconciling different attachment styles, and coping with anxiety.

Leslie Bangamba is a safety advocate and mother. She candidly shares her harrowing experience dealing with the medical complications incurred when her young child swallowed a battery, causing life threatening damage. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like favourite concerts, heading back to work, getting back with exes, Canada's gun issues, and the compatibility of Alex and Shane's star signs.

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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. 

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 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 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 spray tans, being the best 2-on-2 basketball team ever (we'll take you up on it!), and partying. 

Kevin & Evan of The Dumb Dads (@dumbdadpod) chat comedy, being stay at home parents, "dumb" dad moments, and how the experience of postpartum partners compares to that of mothers.

Labour and delivery nurse Liesel Teen (@mommy.labornurse) makes a second (amazing) appearance to discuss everything you need to know about those early days postpartum: skin-to-skin, calming your baby, soothers, and that first poop!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether your period actually syncs up with your friend, where the kids go when parents have a night out, why society has embraced the dad bod but not the mom bod, life lessons, the weirdest travel foods they've eaten, and whether or not they've become better people after having children.

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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! 

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 brewery tours, hugging loved ones, our new reality, mean kids at the playground, and Lucy's attitude toward being rejected. 

Beauty writer and journalist Jessica DeFino discusses the hard truths of the beauty industry, and the ideas behind an article she penned, "You're Not Wearing Makeup For You" (which Alex is obsessed with). They talk empowerment, addiction to injectables, why that Botox probably won't solve your self-esteem issues, and how we can actually rise above it all (and why we should want to!).

Tara McKenna of @mindfully.tara and @zero.waste.collective candidly shares her IVF experience, and her introduction to sustainable living. She discusses what living "zero-waste" (or close to it) will look like as she journeys into motherhood, and practical ways that we can all reduce waste in daily life.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like elimination communication, people pleasing, bagged milk in Canada, ways to improve sleep, sharing pregnancy announcements with family, and whether having two kids has ever been a regret!

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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 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 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 discuss their side effects after getting the COVID vaccine, a surprise trip planned by Alex's dad, the deterioration of their dream front porch, and Paul Newman's salsa . 

Shantelle Bisson, author and actress, shares her advice on "Parenting Your Teen Without Losing Your Cool." She discusses what we need to do as parents to prepare ourselves for teen problems, eating disorders, creating time for your partner, and handling classic and not-so-classic teen issues like sex, drugs, catfishing and sugar babies.

Amy Miller of @rollingthroughmotherhood is an intersectional birth worker. She discusses her experience as a queer and disabled mother, polyamorous family dynamics, shares how her pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journeys have been impacted by her intersectionality, and candidly addresses misconceptions about disabled parenting.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like phantom crying, who you go to for advice, whether or not the number of lovers your partner has had matters, how to make sex fun when you are struggling to conceive, 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).

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 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 chat about getting back to normal life, Betty turning one, getting out of the "baby" phase, and the downsides of vacation time. 

Author of "How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids," Jancee Dunn, shares her knowledge about maternal gatekeeping, how to argue with your spouse, how to avoid feelings of resentment, and gives some advice for getting your relationship back on track after kids enter the picture.

@MommyLabourNurse AKA Liesel Teen discusses her own birth experiences, cord clamping, tearing, myth-busts labour and delivery rumours, and compares medicated/unmedicated birthing. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like thinking about other relationships, baby names, creating comedy TikToks, the most important qualities we want to instill in our daughters, what constitutes being a good parent, and travelling with a poorly sleeping baby.

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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.

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) 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 sip a bottle of Champs Pentus 2018 and chat the worst illnesses they've seen each other through, saying "I love you" for the first time, getting nervous around parents, cold feet, 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 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 have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. 

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more! 

Alex and Shane discuss their entire family getting sick, COVID testing, Shane's willingness to fight for the superiority of Anthony Bourdain, and Blippi's TikTok imposter. 

Dr. Cindy Hovington of Curious Neuron dicusses parenting through a neuroscientist lens, hitting topics like screen time (and what it can do to our children's development), how kids are impacted by stressed out and/or fighting parents, postpartum depression in dads, and the importance of meaningful play.

Anneliese King of Shitty Mommy Moments candidly chats motherhood, the toughest parts of parenting and marriage, the myth of perfection, and the beauty of a community.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like kitten origin stories, swimming tips, relationship ruts, and holding babies oddly in photos (a la Emily Ratajkowski or Alex).

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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! 

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 sip a bottle of Capolino Perlingieri Falanghia 2019 and chat best vacations, how they would influence each other's style if they could, what piece of non-pandemic life they miss most, and favourite date night playlists, all while simultaneously recording live on TikTok. 

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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!