Episodes
Alex and Shane talk about Shane’s surgery experience, and his new hernia-free belly button! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Danny Masterson, gender reveals, relationship age gaps, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using the promo...
Published 09/17/23
Alex reveals her jealousy over Shane’s hernia situation and discusses the disparity between men’s and women’s health care. Chelsea Dawson, of Little Sleep Space, listens to Alex’s bedtime woes and offers both immediate and long-term resolutions. A must listen if you are trying to get your kids back into a healthy sleep routine! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like grudge holding, discussing infertility with kids, and so much more!. . . . . . . . . . . ....
Published 09/11/23
Alex and Shane update on the rollercoaster of trying to get the kids to share a room, and weird things you come across online. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the trend of breaking an egg on your kid's head, nerdy qualities, a dying woman's controversial last wish, and so much more!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the...
Published 08/30/23
Alex and Shane chat about the emotional “lasts” in parenting, after taking down their baby crib once and for all. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Tinder boundaries, ways our kids take after us, puberty, and so much more!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our...
Published 08/18/23
Alex and Shane discuss a family trip in Montreal, a near-death experience, and their inability to save lives. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Ariana Grande, things we hate that are well-loved, the meaning of “unconditional love,” and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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...
Published 08/12/23
Alex and Shane read old school marriage advice from 1880-1960, and discuss whether it still has any merit. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Jonah Hill's "boundaries," workplace romances, Botox as an antidepressant, and so much more!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our...
Published 07/20/23
Alex and Shane discuss the whirlwind of the show's release, and how it feels to have gone through the experience as working parents. Sarah Merrill Hall of @bigkidproblems and Bottle Service Podcast chats all things pregnancy and motherhood: the lies we're told, myths, good advice, bad advice, and the beautiful dichotomies of parenthood in all their weird glory.  Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like "dust balls," getting kids ready for a new school year,...
Published 07/19/23
Alex introduces shares a story in which she isn't sure if she is in the right, or is a Karen, and begs listeners for some input. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like feeling insecure at highschool reunions, artists with expensive ticket pricing, Chris Pratt's thoughts on baby-having, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by:   Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo...
Published 07/09/23
Alex pops in for a solo, discussing why she doesn't (usually) resent being the default parent, and how to keep parenting from negatively affecting your relationship. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like infidelity, why couples without kids are happier, and so much more!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent...
Published 06/23/23
Alex and Shane get back on the DATE NIGHT vibes, and talk about hitting a big milestone. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like geriatric celeb pregnancies, a TikTok mom fiasco, the Kardashians, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our favourites!) by using...
Published 06/17/23
Alex and Shane get back on the DATE NIGHT vibes, and ask each other a series of fun, revealing questions. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether money can buy happiness, surrogacy "transfers," Serena Williams' pregnancy, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  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...
Published 06/09/23
Alex and Shane give their Top 5 New Orleans experiences, and discuss whether getaways are a good way to rekindle a romance. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like age gaps, celebrity marriages, how to avoid mom guilt, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and eco-friendly products (the laundry detergent strips & surface cleaner are our...
Published 06/01/23
Alex and Shane report live from The Big Easy - New Orleans - to update on their getaway, and share initial thoughts about the city. It's only fitting that actress Julie Tolivar, born in New Orleans and now recognizable in works such as Fleishman Is In Trouble, joins to discuss her career, the impacts of motherhood and pregnancy, and Women to the Front. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like flowering trees, fetal memories, Keanu Reeves, and so much more! ....
Published 05/25/23
Alex and Shane chat about Shane's upcoming 40th birthday, whether or not he's been meeting his goals, and get life advice from someone special. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Lucy's recent febrile seizure, ageing, biohacking, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  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...
Published 05/12/23
Alex and Shane give a full-scale Disney breakdown, chatting about the tips they learned along the way, what you should hit, what you should skip, and why you should book a chiropractic appointment immediately after. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like spontaneous working with exes, defining success, young Hollywood marriages, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by: Tru Earth - save 10% off...
Published 05/04/23
Alex and Shane chat about their upcoming Disney trip, and everything on their plates leading up to it. Susanne Mitschke, the founder of Citrus Labs, discusses corporate greenwashing, and how we can get to the bottom of which companies are actually producing products sustainably. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like spontaneous wedding proposals, transitioning from cribs to beds co parents who hate each other, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Published 04/25/23
Alex and Shane chat about their greatest irrational fears, bedtime trouble, and the best and worst things about their wedding. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like free bleeding, Ashton Kutcher's plans not to pass wealth to his kids, workout wooing, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by:   Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best...
Published 04/07/23
Alex and Shane chat about how Shane almost ruined an expensive night out of town, and the surprise perks resulting from the screw up. They describe the new skincare journey they recently started, with Shane getting the infamous "Vampire Facial." Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like when to allow your kids to have social media, vaginal seeding, Rachel Bilson's exciting new discovery, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Published 04/01/23
Alex and Shane chat about Alex's upcoming birthday. Shane gifts Alex her present a full week early on air, and they discuss how to successfully take a vacation with kids in tow. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the Vanderpump drama, petty neighbour interactions, bad pickup lines, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    This episode is proudly supported by:   Tru Earth - save 10% off of Tru Earth's powerful, and...
Published 03/17/23
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.   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    This episode is proudly supported by:   Miku Smart Baby Monitor - visit www.mikucare.com and use promo code FAMILYTREE10 for 10% off the best...
Published 03/07/23
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,...
Published 02/17/23
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...
Published 02/09/23
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...
Published 01/26/23
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...
Published 01/19/23
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...
Published 01/12/23