This Family Tree Podcast

Alex and Shane talk about Joe Biden tax plan memes hitting home, proper use of new slang terms, pillows, how their new date night plans are working, and QAnon conspiracies.

Director and CEO of Sumerian Records Ash Avildsen discusses his upbringing as the son of an Oscar-winning director whom he had no relationship with. Ash details his unique family dynamic, how it impacted his own success, navigating life with an estranged father, and reconciliation.

Victor Boyce, father of late actor Cameron Boyce, discusses the impact of tragically losing a child, Cameron’s career, spending time on set, and establishing a legacy project in honour of Cameron (The Cameron Boyce Foundation).

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, hitting topics like “me time,” making time to exercise when you have kids, and what to do for a “date night” during covid.

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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.

Mumgry - go to www.mumgry.com and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off all delicious, natural nut butters!

TUSHY - For 10% off of a TUSHY bidet, and for a cleaner butt, go to www.hellotushy.com/thisfamilytree. 

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).

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! 

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

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca

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 Taco Bell, a hard week, showering, and Canadian slang.

Alex and Shane chat bad driving, how tone can impact your mood, reinstating manners, and the pitfalls of comfort.

Actor and activist Alyssa Milano discusses being a Covid long-hauler, her experience with the disease, activism, writing preteen novels, #metoo, and motherhood.

Actor and entrepreneur Daniella Monet discusses veganism, her birth story, growing up as a child actor, the pressures of Hollywood on body image, and being an ethical businessperson.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, including our favourite qualities in each other, what to do when your kid walks in on you having sex, and whether the “terrible twos” are actually a thing.

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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.

Hiccapop - use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off at www.amazon.com or www.hiccapop.com to purchase Hiccapop's innovative products for babies, toddlers, and children!

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! 

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

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca 

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-com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirits!

Alex and Shane talk getting scammed, a grocery mix up, what they’re looking forward to, and their fear of spending money. 

Queen of Confidence Serena Kerrigan discusses her own confidence journey, her IGTV reality dating show “Let’s F*cking Date,” losing friends on the road to success, relationship power dynamics, and the importance of affirmations and self-validation. 

Wells Adams returns to discuss second chances, contestants who’ve been villainized on The Bachelor, his role in the franchise, the postponement of his wedding, jealousy, being “fame-adjacent,” and puppetry. 

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, including opinions on genetic testing, strengths as parents, and maternity leave. 

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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. 

Hiccapop - use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off at www.amazon.com or www.hiccapop.com to purchase Hiccapop's innovative products for babies, toddlers, and children!

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! 

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

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

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

Hayu - Subscribe to the mega-streaming service for all of your favourite reality shows, and enjoy your first month free! Visit get.hayu.com/thefamily.

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 bra-wearers) 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!

Hape Toys - check out one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable and eco-friendly toys at www.hape.com! 

Alex and Shane unpack a recent disagreement they had, and chat about the nature of arguments.

Justin Pasutto joins to chat about finances, the evolution of relationships, his recent re-engagement to fiancée Jillian Harris, and dipping his toes into life as an influencer.

Nick Viall discusses the end of his engagement, his time on The Bachelor, how being on reality TV can both help and hinder your career, and offers blunt relationship advice to write-in questions from our listeners.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered including when to give your kids the sex talk, tips for having 2 under 2, and what to do when you’re fighting with somebody that you’re dating.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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! 

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

Hiccapop - use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off at www.amazon.com or www.hiccapop.com to purchase Hiccapop's innovative products for babies, toddlers, and children!

Hayu - Subscribe to the mega-streaming service for all of your favourite reality shows, and enjoy your first month free! Visit get.hayu.com/thefamily.

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

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

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

Hape Toys - check out one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable and eco-friendly toys at www.hape.com! 

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 - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!

Alex and Shane discuss animal noises, divorce, Shane’s fickleness, being nominated for Podcast of the Year, and the “mom superiority” complex.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, including why Anthony Wiggle never wears shoes, whether the Diva Cup is a good purchase, and our dream podcast guests.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Tushy - For 10% off of a TUSHY bidet, and for a cleaner butt, go to www.hellotushy.com/thisfamilytree. 

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! 

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

Hiccapop - use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off at www.amazon.com or www.hiccapop.com to purchase Hiccapop's innovative products for babies, toddlers, and children!

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

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

Hape Toys - check out one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable and eco-friendly toys at www.hape.com! 

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 - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!

Alex and Shane discuss a recent photo shoot, and how parents can inadvertently contribute to their child’s poor mental health.

Actor, rapper, model, and Nervous Rex podcast host Simon Rex, aka Dirt Nasty, describes his life during the pandemic, living in the desert, his eclectic career, and wellness.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered, regarding “slugging,” conceiving after miscarriage, sharing money with your partner, and working from home.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

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

Hape Toys - check out one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable and eco-friendly toys at www.hape.com! 

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 - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!

Alex and Shane discuss taking a break from drinking, hiring their first employee, and a solution to solve the worldwide pandemic. 

(27:00-1:27:33) Actor and comedian Maz Jobrani discusses adapting to the pandemic, immigrating from Iran, how he got into the arts, and the growing division in the US. 

(1:32:20-2:31:42) Blake Horstmann details his portrayal as a villain on Bachelor in Paradise, how his life has changed since becoming a public figure, suffering PTSD from the show, and the importance of mental health. 

(2:36:30-3:27:50) Dr. Nicole Highet, the founder of the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), gives mental health advice for new parents, discusses the identity crisis many new mothers go through, why fathers should do more preparation prior to the birth of their children, and how the pressure of parenthood impacts relationships. 

A mailbag of listener questions are answered including how you know when you’re ready to have children, Instagram page recommendations, and whether we should fear ageing. 

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca.

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

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

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.com.

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

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. 

Hayu - Subscribe to the mega-streaming service for all of your favourite reality shows, and enjoy your first month free! Visit get.hayu.com/thefamily. 

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 - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!

Alex and Shane discuss CBD oil, in what ways they are most inept without each other, talking to people with opposing viewpoints, and solutions to their never ending pile of laundry.

Best-selling author and notorious groupie Pamela Des Barres reflects on what it was to be a groupie in the 1960s, her evolution into an author and teacher, her views on sex, misogynistic politics, and what dating in your 70s looks like. 

Reiki healer, tarot reader, and soon-to-be-mother Emily Schneider (aka The Empoweress) discusses the power of reiki, her journey in healing, pregnancy, motherhood, and life on the road with a touring musician. 

A mailbag of listener questions are answered including how you know when you’re done having children, life in your 30s, and “ideal” dates.

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This episode is proudly supported by:

The Bare Home - for natural products that are safe for you, your home, and the environment, use promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 for 20% off, at www.thebarehome.ca

Routine - meet your scent soulmate, and get natural and effective cream deodorant at www.routinecream.com, and use promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of your entire order (no product exclusions, one use per customer).

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

Beluga Baby - love babywearing? Use the promo code THISFAMILYTREE10 for 10% off of an ethically made, bamboo Beluga Baby Wrap at www.belugababy.ca or www.belugababy.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. 

TUSHY - For 10% off of a TUSHY bidet, and for a cleaner butt, go to 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/for all womxn) at ca.bravadodesigns.com. 

Seedlip - The world's first distilled non-alcoholic spirit, Seedlip is crafted without alcohol, sugar, or calories in 3 unique flavours, offering a drink for every type of drinker. To learn more about Seedlip and the delicious ways to enjoy it, go to www.seedlipdrinks.com, www.seedlipdrinks.ca, and follow @Seedlip_na on Instragram!