This Family Tree Podcast

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Merula Salento 2018 and discuss their biggest adventures, pranks they pulled growing up, the worst advice they've ever received, and do a celebrity impersonation.

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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 a recent getaway, the bright sides of their recent bad news, Nonna playing it cool during a toddler poop fiasco, and going viral.

Erica Fraser of Mom Break discusses time management, organization, misconceptions in motherhood, the difficulties of breastfeeding, and how she'd like to see society reframe motherhood.

Author of The Sober Girl Society Handbook, Millie Gooch, discusses her experience with alcohol, being "sober-curious," fun alternatives to drinking, and why more young adults might consider consuming less (or no) alcohol in their daily lives.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, planning date nights, preparing a toddler for the new baby, guilty pleasures, menstruating in prison, and whether it's okay to cry in front of your kids.

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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! 

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

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

Alex and Shane discuss some difficult family news, having a date night in a power outage, and their thoughts on what happens in the afterlife.

Author and founder of Comfort Cases charity, Rob Scheer, shares his compelling life story, discusses foster care advocacy, and farm life with his husband and five children.

Psychotherapist Tess Brigham discusses how to approach and resolve family problems, dealing with your in-laws, generational differences in parenting, and maintaining relationships with your own parents once you have kids yourself.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, covering vasectomies, hairy armpits, giving advice to younger selves, how to keep your cool with your kids, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alex and Shane are joined by DATE NIGHT crasher John (Alex's dad), while they sip a bottle of Cantine Paradiso Sant Andrea Primitivo 2019 and discuss his best date, first impressions of Shane, relationship advice, and love languages. 

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

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

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

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

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Atma Red 2018 and chat phobias, a bad meal, and sneaky vacations.

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

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

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

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

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alex and Shane sip a bottle of Herdade do Arrepiado Velho Tinto 2016 and chat Kings of Leon, vulnerable moments, rap battles and our dead doppelgängers.

Alex and Shane discuss February being a crummy month, the beauty of talking with your partner, when to give birthday presents, TikTok, and high school parenting courses.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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