This Family Tree Podcast

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Ep. 40: Valeria Lipovetsky & Ben Lee May 31, 2020

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Alex and Shane open the episode discussing the recent murder of George Floyd, and attempting to work through their own feelings of not doing enough in the fight for racial equality. They debate about the recent controversy surrounding blogger Myka Stauffer, who recently "rehomed" her adopted child.

Social Media icon Valeria Lipovetsky joins to discuss how she manages her extreme workload, keeping her children involved in her business and setting parameters around screen time, and how working creatively with her husband impacts their relationship.

Renowned musician Ben Lee (Noise Addict, Radnor and Lee) chats with Alex and Shane about being a touring musician and devout family man, and the challenges of collaborating with other musicians. Ben discusses how his reputation as a child prodigy impacts his parenting, fostering self-confidence and creativity within his kids, and how he brings spirituality into his family life through art.

Lastly, Alex and Shane answer listener questions surrounding sharing their lives online, home photography, raising vegetarian kids, and more.

Enjoy!

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Ep. 39: Erin Treloar of Raw Beauty Talks & Bachelor Nation's Taylor Nolan May 25, 2020

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Alex and Shane explain why they didn't buy Lucy any gifts for her birthday, screen-time rules in quarantine, and chat about the highs and lows experienced while passing time in isolation.

Erin Treloar, the founder of Raw Beauty Talks, joins to discuss self-acceptance and "raw" beauty. The conversation goes beyond ourselves, and delves into how embracing the movement can positively impact our children, through a shift in our dialogue and how we celebrate them. Erin reinforces how, as parents, we have the ability to help change the current narrative. Shane cries.

Psychotherapist and former Bachelor contestant Taylor Nolan chats with Alex and Shane about the impact of being a public figure as a professional, "rushing" into relationships, the connection between self-love and mental health, and the importance of, shall we say, "exploring" your own body. Alex cries.

Lastly, Alex and Shane answer listener questions surrounding miscarriage, kids TV recommendations, and what to do with keepsakes.

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Ep. 38: Brittany and Ryan Ostofe of The Laughing Couple Podcast May 17, 2020

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Alex and Shane reflect on a busy week, from Mother's Day, to a double Birthday, to controversial interviews and an epic fight. Alex talks about where she's at in pregnancy, and her fears that preterm labour is a possibility.

Brittany and Ryan Ostofe join to help determine who is in the wrong in some of Shane and Alex's marital/parenting issues, like eating each other's food, following old Tinder dates, and how much warning to give your partner for a night out with friends. Brittany and Ryan discuss parenting, podcasting, and living in quarantine.

Lastly, listener questions are answered and Alex and Shane reflect on themselves and their aspirations.

Enjoy!

Ep. 37: The Rebel Mamas & Bachelor Nation's Amanda Stanton May 10, 2020

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Alex and Shane talk about the merits of early gift giving, their scariest parenting moment so far, and losing connection with friends in the first couple years of having kids. ⁣ ⁣

The Rebel Mama’s Nikita Stanley and Aleks Jassem join to talk about their bestselling parenting book, The Handbook For (Cool) Moms, and how to not lose sight of your own needs, desires, and identity in motherhood. ⁣ ⁣

Bachelor Nation’s Amanda Stanton discusses her experience being one of the show’s few single moms, and answers all of Shane’s burning (and weird) questions, such as whether men actually do try to “shoplift the pootie.” ⁣ ⁣

A ton of listener questions are answered before the episode closes with a guided meditation led by yogi and friend, Nicole Gatto.

Ep. 36: Body Acceptance w/ Sarah Nicole of The Bird's Papaya Apr 30, 2020

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Alex and Shane open up the episode chatting pre-podcast rituals, why drinking non-alcoholic beer is still fun, and review shows they've been binging.

Sarah Nicole Landry (@thebirdspapaya) joins to discuss her perspective on body acceptance, and the importance of giving others - and yourself - grace. She shares her quarantine challenges, and advice for creating content in this environment.

Podcast listener Alessia answers an onslaught of questions about her wedding, which will take place under physical distancing guidelines, and reflects on the circumstances that led her to this situation.

Photographer Ashley Klassen (and proprietor of Sol Atelier) gives tips on how to take your own professional-looking photos from home.

Shane and Alex answer the best set of listener questions yet, from their quarantine rituals to intimacy during pregnancy.

Enjoy!

Ep. 35: Prenatal Workouts w/ Expecting and Empowered & Support for Front-Line Families w/ Hayley Harlock Apr 22, 2020

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Alex shares non-alcoholic beer facts, as Shane details what happens to him during a panic attack. Krystle from Expecting and Empowered talks about her pregnancy and postpartum rehab guides, and what you can do to keep active and minimize the damage that pregnancy & childbirth can put you through. Hayley Harlock, founder of The Flipside Life, discusses her online support community for partners of physicians and their families during the pandemic. Alex and Shane get to a lot of listener of questions, from marriage during the pandemic, to pregnancy woes. Enjoy!

Ep. 34: Fragola's COVID19 Initiative & Prenatal Chiropractic Care w/ Dr. Sarah Apr 19, 2020

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Alex and Shane talk about the evolution of This Family Tree Podcast, from embarrassing episodes to their new scheme. They chat about Zoom party calls, and debate about when it’s appropriate to tell your partner about an upcoming event. August, the founder of baby food company, Fragola (@shopfragola), joins from self-quarantine in NYC to talk about Fragola’s COVID-19 intiative to help families in need. Sarah Penkin, co-owner of Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic in Rochester, NY, joins to talk about running a small business during a pandemic. She gives tips on getting comfortable and easing pain during pregnancy. To close, write-in listener questions are answered, covering parenting, postpartum, and quarantine. Enjoy! Psst. Don’t forget to subscribe!

Mini Episode #16 Apr 17, 2020

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The episode opens with reflections on some successes in the week, and the silver lining of quarantine. The letter board has shown some early success, and Alex and Shane discuss which direction they should take next. Shane is offended that Alex used the same bath time routine with Lucy as he does. Are you allowed to steal your partner’s baby comedy routine? Information on a new “Cry It Out” study is shared, and comments are made on Doctor Oz suggesting that schools reopen amidst the covid crisis.

Mini Episode #15 Apr 16, 2020

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Alex and Shane almost slip up in their corona-consciousness, and research how long the virus lives on different surfaces. A little water bill from 2017 is turning out to be a big problem. A recent thread on a popular parenting account sparks a discussion whether boys should play with dolls or not. Alex’s cousin Julie phones in to discuss how she approached the subject of social distancing and COVID19 with her 6 year old daughter.

Mini Episode #14 Apr 15, 2020

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Alex and Shane discuss third trimester breathing problems, and the merits of co-creating a daily schedule with your partner. They rate the movies and shows that they’ve seen the past week: Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women, and The Bachelor Presents: Listen to your heart.

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