This Family Tree Podcast

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Ep. 163: Carrie Dorr Mar 07, 2023

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Alex and Shane chat about their vacation in Mexico, and a minor car accident during school pickup.

Carrie Dorr, founder of Pure Barre and O44, discusses her jump into entrepreneurship, what four pillar of wellness we should be implementing in our daily lives, and why movement is so crucial for kids.

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Ep.162: Matchmaker Maria Feb 16, 2023

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Alex and Shane chat about their experience at a cold plunge bath house, "wellness," and their thoughts on Valentine's Day.

Podcast host and owner of Agape Love, Maria Avgitidis Pyrgiotakis (@matchmakermaria), discusses dating in 2023, the age of tech, and what men and women really want. She also answers spicy listener relationship questions!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like having a second child, Kourtney Kardashian's new "vaginal health" pills, sleep divorce, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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Ep. 161: Tessa Stuckey Feb 09, 2023

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Alex and Shane chat about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, the effects that is has on sufferers, and Alex's experience navigating it.

Author and therapist Tessa Stuckey knowledgeably discusses enforcing tech boundaries with your kids and teens, the adverse effects of social media on developing minds (e.g. "victim fishing" and isolationism), and how to cope if your child is succumbing to negative influence online.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Goop's comments about "kids ruining relationships," why our partners should know more about our cycles, "benching," and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

Ep. 160: The Worden Family Jan 26, 2023

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Alex and Shane chat about their favourite vacation memories, and why things that go wrong on vacation are often the most memorable.

Leesa and Dakota Worden (@the.worden.fam), self-described "Disney freaks," help Alex plan out an upcoming vacation. They discuss Disney tips and tricks, can't-miss attractions, when to use Genie+, and favourite places to eat at the parks! Get out a pen and paper for this one - takes notes!

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the history of engagement rings, how to deal with tantrums, Canada's new drinking guidelines, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

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

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Ep. 159: Lindsey Gurk Jan 19, 2023

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Alex and Shane talk about GREEN flags to look out for while dating, and the Stanley Tucci theory of men as lovers.

Internet sensation, Lindsey Gurk (@lindseygurk), discusses her ethos in motherhood, the importance of cherishing happy moments, positivity, prayer, her experience with PMDD, and the importance of "getting your pink back."

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Hollywood romances, how to adjust to your new normal, reserving beach chairs with your towel at resorts, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

Ep. 158: Nicole Burron Jan 12, 2023

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Alex and Shane talk about a recent “date” Alex went on with someone else, and what motivates them each to succeed.

Nicole Burron (@nicoleburron.psychicmedium) uses her expertise as a Shadow Guide to help Alex through issues that may be blocking her from achieving her New Year’s resolutions. She discusses the difference between capability and capacity, intentionality in goal setting, and how we tend to hinder ourselves.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the new hit book “Spare,” dream pod guests, whether cheating inherently makes you a “bad” parent, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

Ep.157: Travis L’Henaff Jan 05, 2023

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Alex and Shane chat about both personal and relationship goals for the New Year.

Model, actor, and Canada’s Drag Race Pit Crew star, Travis L’Henaff, discusses living authentically, the challenges of growing up when you’re not the status quo, and the fate of the Drag Race Pit Crew. Travis candidly shares his experience in getting an HIV diagnosis, and how that has shaped many aspects of his life, including his current advocacy for the HIV community.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to relax on your wedding day, what to do if your partner is bad with money, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

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

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

Ep. 156: Ev’Yan Whitney Dec 29, 2022

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Alex and Shane compare the gifts they got each other for Christmas, and talk about their favourite "parent" moment of the holidays.

Author, sexuality doula, and pleasure expert Ev'Yan Whitney discusses the importance of pleasure, asexuality, and why prioritizing your own joy will benefit your intimate relationships.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like babysitters, the night Alex went into labour, how to handle a possible cheater, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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Ep. 155: Holiday Burnout w/ Tricia Montalvo Timm Dec 22, 2022

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Alex and Shane get in the Christmas spirit with some holiday themed "Never Have I Ever," and "Would You Rather." Save the ridiculous questions and use them on your own Holiday date night!

Author, CEO, and speaker Tricia Montalvo Timm discusses Holiday Burnout, why women shoulder the brunt of it, and what we can do to avoid succumbing to it.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like vaginal steaming, underrated gifts, holiday guilt, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

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

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

Ep. 154: Nina Purewal Dec 15, 2022

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Alex and Shane chats about grief, and the forms it takes.

Author of the bestselling book "Let That Sh*t Go," Nina Purewal discusses her own journey grief, her subsequent forgiveness journey, and how she was able to transform her life after a major trauma.

Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like 4 day workweeks, what people want in a pediatrician, last-minute Christmas purchases, and so much more!

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This episode is proudly supported by:

Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best smart monitor on the market!

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

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

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