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Ep. 50: Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential, Dr. Aliza Pressman, and Tyler McBroom Aug 24, 2020

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Alex and Shane reminisce on their first 50 podcasts, update on whether their plan to get intimate was a success, discuss the effects of “puttering”, and when family members gift your kid too many toys.

Lauryn Evarts Bosstick of The Skinny Confidential joins to candidly discuss sex, drugs, skin care, and achieving your goals through intense organization.

Developmental psychologist Dr. Aliza Pressman describes what it means to “raise good humans,” epigenetics, the importance of supporting mothers, and how valuing “process” over results can make you a better parent. Dr. Aliza gives advice on finding balance between work and parenting during quarantine.

Certified Public Accountant (and Tony Robbins’ business partner) Tyler McBroom, shares tax and business advice for families and small businesses. Tune in to learn where people go wrong with their taxes, and how to save up to $25k, based on US tax law.

A mailbag of listener questions are answered.

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Ep. 49: Ashley Callingbull & Amy Webb of This Little Miggy Aug 16, 2020

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Alex and Shane return from their two week holiday, and discuss their time at a family cottage (bickering with parents, over drinking, eating too many chips...), and the importance of “puttering” to save the marriage.

First Nations advocate, actress, model, and former Mrs. Universe, Ashley Callingbull candidly shares her experience growing up on an Indigenous reserve, enduring years of sexual abuse, overcoming trauma, racism in the pageantry circuit, and systemic inequalities that Canada’s Indigenous populations experience.

Author (“When Charley Met Emma”) and disability advocate Amy Webb (This Little Miggy) helps listeners navigate how to discuss disabilities with their able-bodied children, the journey she experienced as a mother to a child with limb differences, and how society reacts to and treats the disabled population.

Alex and Shane answer a mailbag of listener questions about their growing family, their thoughts on the pandemic, birth control and favourite apps.

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Ep. 48: The Vagina Whisperer aka Sara Reardon & Photographer Bri McDaniel Jul 26, 2020

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Alex and Shane discuss an unfair Instagram post, paternal postpartum blues, a possible vasectomy, and Tay Swift’s new song, “betty.”

The Vagina Whisperer (Sara Reardon) goes into detail on the importance of pelvic floor health, and better maternal care postpartum. Alex asks Sara a variety of “vagina questions” submitted by listeners.

Photographer and artist Bri McDaniel gives insight into her creative work (“Images of Empowered Motherhood”), what “Empowered Motherhood” is, the importance of showcasing her Blackness through photography, and gives tips and advice on taking your own pro-looking photographs at home.

Alex and Shane answer a mailbag of listener questions about babies, toddlers, relationships, and vaginas.

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Ep. 47: While They Nap Podcast & Susie Allison of Busy Toddler Jul 21, 2020

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Alex and Shane go into detail about the struggle of trying to choreograph their infant in a fashion show, Amy Schumer’s new pregnancy documentary, and their upcoming vacation.⁣

Chen and Lei from While They Nap Podcast discuss how they went from mom-friends to cohosts, their experience with systemic racism in Canada, and how it impacts their lives as mothers and educators. ⁣

Susie Allison of Busy Toddler gives Shane and Alex tips and advice on creating engaging games and play to keep their kids entertained in between naps. She explains how kids learn the best, and how to foster their development through play, without losing your own mind in the process. ⁣

Alex and Shane answer a mailbag of listener questions about babies, toddlers, relationships, and vaginas. ⁣

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Ep. 46: “What To Expect When You’re Expecting” author, Heidi Murkoff and Maya Vorderstrasse Jul 13, 2020

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Alex and Shane recount the birth of Betty and the first week postpartum, how Alex drove herself to the hospital to deliver, Shane streaming the important labour moments online, and how quick the kid ended up coming. Shane gets an updated review on his skill as a labour support person.

Heidi Murkoff, author of “What To Expect When You’re Expecting,” chats about everything pregnancy, her renowned book and community, the involvement of fathers in the newborn stage, public breastfeeding, sex during pregnancy, and so much more.

The creator of the “mommy letter board,” Maya Vorderstrasse, describes how she got her start in the Instagram world, how her creativity flourished during motherhood, and how she created an amazing community of mothers online through her wit and honesty.

Alex and Shane answer a mailbag of listener questions about babies, toddlers, relationships, and “bonejamming.”

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Ep. 45: Raffela Mancuso & Mik Zazon Jul 05, 2020

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In their last podcast before the delivery of their baby, Alex rates Shane as a labour support person based on their first birth, and gives him ways that he can be a better help this time around. They reflect on their first birth experience, and how they hope this time will be different.

Raffela Mancuso recently disrupted the internet when calling out the disproportionate amount of thin white women in the body positive community. She discusses the need for this conversation, and for amplifying voices in fat communities and the creators of the original movement: fat BIPOC and black womxn.

Mik Zazon joins to discuss the meaning of “health”, the manipulation of the weight loss industry in our everyday lives, and living with disordered eating. Mik shares her own experiences with weight and body acceptance, and how this has impacted her relationship with herself, her family, and others around her. Shane relates, and gets Mik’s input on his own body issues.

Enjoy!

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Ep. 44: Jillian Harris & Jessi Cruickshank Jun 28, 2020

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Alex and Shane discuss a wild week of doctor’s appointments, receiving an induction date, birth fears, and angering the “crunchy” crowd on the internet. Shane critiques about his Father’s Day appreciation post on Instagram.

Jillian Harris joins the show to chat about the benefits of couples therapy, wellness, sex, and the relationship between cosmetic surgery and self acceptance.

Jessi Cruickshank discusses the nuances of having twins and the early days of parenting, confronting Justin Trudeau on his blackface photos, and how white parents can do a better job raising anti-racist kids.

Alex and Shane answer their mail bag of listener questions and topics.

Enjoy!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku - Use promo code FAMILYTREE20 for 20% off of the award-winning Miku Smart Baby Monitor at www.mikucare.com.

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Ep. 43: Perez Hilton & Big Little Feelings Jun 21, 2020

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Alex and Shane are having another child in the imminent future, but are they even ready? Shane brings up his fear of being made fun of by a baby, and how Lucy recently put him into an uncomfortable situation that he wasn't prepared to handle. Shane confronts Alex about needing a hearing aid.

Perez Hilton joins to discuss his decision and his struggles in raising a family of 3 as a single, gay father. They chat about how quarantine has impacted not only their parenting, but their mental health; Perez talks about his checkered past as a gossip blogger, redemption, working to be a better person, and much, much more.

Toddler behaviour experts Kristin and Deena from @BigLittleFeelings share tips on how to react to your toddler's tantrums, and why kids act the way they do. They share their genius "10 Minute Miracle" technique for dealing with behavioural issues, and help Shane and Alex navigate the power struggles they get into with Lucy.

Alex and Shane answer their mail bag of listener questions and topics.

Enjoy!

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Ep. 42: Shereen Jupp of Mother Muse & Chloe Brookman of Olli Ella Jun 15, 2020

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Alex and Shane catch up about false labour, scary birth predictions, people re-emerging after months of quarantine, and who is better at putting the kid to bed. ⁣ ⁣ Shereen Jupp, founder of Mother Muse(an editorial magazine that celebrates pregnancy and motherhood: @MotherMuseMag), chats about keeping your sanity, responding to online criticism and bullies, and growing up with an eating disorder. ⁣ ⁣ Chloe Brookman, co-founder of renowned kid’s brand, Olli Ella (@OlliElla), discusses creating a successful business with no formal experience, fostering creativity, and stay-at-home dads. ⁣ ⁣ Alex and Shane answer listener questions involving the Jessica Mulroney/Sasha Exeter scandal, white privilege “bubbles,” wedding songs, and how handle rude kids and negligent parents at playgrounds.⁣ ⁣ ————————————⁣ ⁣ We are proudly supported by:⁣ ⁣ Bravado Designs: go to ca.bravadodesigns.com to get 20% off the most comfortable bras your boobs will ever experience, using promo code THISFAMILYTREE20 at checkout! ⁣ ⁣ The Dove Self Esteem Project: get educational and evidence-based printable resources to help increase self-esteem in young people at https://www.dove.com/ca/en/dove-self-esteem-project.html.

Ep. 41: Marcia Leone of Not So Mumsy & Melissa of Josiah and Co. Jun 07, 2020

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Alex and Shane reflect on their week, being muted on social media, and how they intend to make changes in their lives going forward.

* Please note that the following interviews were recorded before the murder of George Floyd.

Marcia Leone of Not So Mumsy joins to chat about keeping adventure alive after you have kids, and the benefit of bribes. She talks about her connection with other women through her blog, and the power that even virtual connections can give you as a mother.

Melissa of @JosiahandCo shares her journey through multiple pregnancy losses and how this has impacted different facets of her life. She talks about the community she’s created to help other mothers through the difficulty of miscarriage, and her healing process.

Alex and Shane answer listener questions about kids’ birthday parties, meal planning in quarantine, and what to do if you and your spouse disagree on family size.

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Enjoy!

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