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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