This Family Tree Podcast

Alex and Shane chat about the benefits of daily schedules and physical activity when you’re quarantined. Shane fishes for what Alex expects from her birthday, with limited resources available. Shane introduces his “Positive Pessimism” segment, where they try to make the best, out of possible worst-case scenarios.

Alex and Shane chat about how to safely handle home delivery in COVID-19 times, trying to look on the bright side of things, and the upcoming season of the Bachelorette.

Alex and Shane discuss life in quarantine, and what their days look like as they work and parent solely from home. Listener questions are answered regarding how to keep toddlers busy, whether to start those time-consuming parenting tasks, and more! Enjoy!

Episode 30 focuses on the big, fat, contagious elephant in the room: the novel coronavirus sweeping the globe. Alex and Shane discuss social distancing, how they are managing during self-imposed isolation, and their thoughts on people continuing to go out and about in groups. Shane outlines his "4 Stages of Pandemic Acceptance."

Alessandra Gage, a UN worker stationed in Rome, talks about daily life under government imposed quarantine, and how this is impacting Italians. She outlines the changes Italy has gone through, from the onset of the virus 3 weeks ago, until now.

Dr. Chelsea Elwood is the first author on Canada's updated COVID-19 guidelines for pregnancy. She answers important questions pertaining to the virus and pregnant women. Guidelines were released on 03/13/20, and can be found on www.sogc.org.

Enjoy, stay informed, and stay safe!

Alex and Shane discuss COVID-19 and how they would prep for an outbreak. Alex reads DMs from men on Instagram. Jess, a therapist from @OurMamaVillage, discusses toddler behaviour and dealing with tantrums. Alex’s close friend Samantha discusses how she naturally delivered her 3 babies using HypnoBirthing methods. To close, a gamut of listener questions are answered, and much more! Enjoy! Please don’t forget to rate our podcast and leave a comment :)

Alex and Shane discuss the Laundry Problem, and Shane’s entry into Raptors’ coach Nick Nurse’s wider circle. CEO of HigherDose Spas in NYC, Lauren Berlingeri call in to discuss her experience as a new mother to twins, and how she balances that with being a successful business owner. Shane’s longtime friend, and TV personality, JR Digs, joins to discuss his experience as a single, middle-aged man with the desire to have children.

Alex and Shane reveal the gender of baby Cunningham, and talk about the abnormalities found on the anatomy scan. Ana of @Bluebirdkisses calls in to discuss her health journey, and prioritizing yourself and your needs when you’re a mom. Arkells frontman Max Kerman calls in to give listeners parenting advice - although he has no kids of his own. Summer and her husband Michael come on the line to discuss their experience with anatomy scan abnormalities, and their greatest blessing: the birth of their son Hudson, who was born with Down Syndrome.

Alex and Shane discuss the pros and cons of Valentine’s Day, and the best way to celebrate it. Alex talks about people’s unwillingness to clean up after their kids in public. Dr. Christine Herman joins the podcast to very candidly discuss her experience using a surrogate to have her baby. Shane’s boss calls in for “Guy’s Corner” to chat baby names, having two kids, and how equal parenting works when you’re a Power Couple.

Alex and Shane test their compatibility through the Enneagram Test and the Five Love Languages. Have you tested yourself and your partner yet? The amazing @prenatalnutritionist Pregnancy Dietician Ryann joins in to share tips, tricks, and myths about prenatal health & nutrition. On “Dad’s Corner,” Shane grills his friend Derek on if it’s possible to have a favourite child. Alex and Shane answer listener questions on parenting and preparing for labour.

Alex and Shane start off by discussing which NBA player would make a good second husband. Shane goes into excruciating detail about his ASD self-diagnosis.

Writer and artist @sketchylaura joins the pod to discuss what it takes to be a mom and entrepreneur, how to balance work life and family life, and how to find motivation within yourself.

Shane and Alex call Chris and his partner Joanne. Chris was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult; he explains his diagnosis process, and how it impacts his life, to help Shane figure out his next step.

Listener questions include topics like Coronavirus fear, and thoughts on cosmetic injections. Enjoy!