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Ep. 220: Marriage, Chickens, and Alexia Delarosa
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Alex and Shane tune in for an 8th anniversary special, where they talk all about their experiences with relationships and marriage. Social media sensation Alexia Delarosa (@lex.delarosa) joins to discuss her fast-growing account, how she got into the social media sphere, and whether her account is reality, satire, or somewhere in the middle. Alexia…
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Ep. 219: The Beautiful Chaos of Parenting w/ Maks Chmerkovskiy
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Alex and Shane tune in for a special DATE NIGHT episode from the lake house, where they talk relationships and marriage. Maks Chmerkovskiy (So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With The Stars, The Traitors) discusses being a father during the postpartum period, going on tour with kids, whether work/life balance exists, and his efforts as a Ukrainian…
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Ep. 218: All About Divorce and Separation, with Lawyer Justin Lee
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Alex talks about trusting other family members during big moments for your kids, and shares advice on prepping kids on safety and consent before heading off to camp and school. Renowned Toronto divorce lawyer, Justin Lee (@jlee.jd), answers questions about divorce, separation, whether a prenup is a good idea, mistakes people make that turn divorce …
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Ep. 217: Sinéad Bovell and The Future of AI
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Alex and Shane welcome the incredible Sinéad Bovell: a model, futurist, UN Speaker, and founder of WAYE. Sinéad discusses the pros and cons of AI and quickly changing technology, the ways in which regular people will be able to use it to their advantage, and the precautions we should take. And, she helps Alex put to bed some irrational "Terminato…
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Ep. 216: GO CLEAN CO's Sarah McAllister
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Alex and Shane chat about summertime parenting, wedding season, and what makes a summer memorable to kids. The knowledgeable and effervescent face behind Go Clean Co, Sarah McAllister, joins to discuss the business behind her account, her best cleaning tips, the most horrific messes that she's seen, and where Alex is going wrong with her family's l…
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Ep. 215: Bobbi Althoff talks Motherhood and Content
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Alex and Shane chat about the Nesta Archeron Stair Challenge, the best running shoes for middle aged people with bodies that hurt, and getting trolled online by Southerners. The hilarious host of The Really Good Podcast, Bobbi Althoff, discusses her life as a massively growing creator, shares her experience giving birth as a first time mom, and cha…
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Ep. 214: Rhysand and Feyre Doing Taxes Isn't Good Reading
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Alex chats about "F Trudeau" car flags, a new concussion, and when people let Romantasy ruin their love lives (and positive routes we can take instead). The incomparable Zoe Potter (@lovezoepotter) joins to discuss intuitive eating, body acceptance, and living as a personality online, in a refreshing, fun conversation! Listener questions are answe…
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Ep. 213: Making More while Doing LESS w/ Amy Kemp
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Alex and Shane chat about the pros and cons of kindergarten graduations, badly behaved parents, and how to recover when you make a public faux pas. Author of I See You: Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More - Without More Work!, Amy Kemp, discusses how busy women can make the most out of their lives without actually taking on more w…
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Ep. 212: Thrown into Motherhood w/ Quigley Goode
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Alex and Shane chat about why gifting dads a "spa day" might be the best idea ever, and Harvard's new study discussing the possibility of aliens living among us (we all know someone who MIGHT be an alien, after all). Quigley Goode (@officiallyquigley) joins for an awesome conversation about her career in fashion and music, and getting thrown head…
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Ep. 211: Parental Shame w/ @PsychedMommy’s Dr. Ashurina Ream
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Alex outlines how she prepped Lucy for a successful MRI, the scariest part about the situation, and the bozos who smoke outside of children’s hospitals. Dr. Ashurina Ream - who you’d know as @psychedmommy - joins to discuss parental anger, shame, and guilt, and how to set better boundaries and expectations for yourself within your own home. …
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Ep. 210: The HOME Episode with Wendy Lau aka The Kwendy Home
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Alex and Shane chat about the difficulties of trying to have a night on the town when you're middle-aged, and having those "perfect" weekends. Wendy Lau of The Kwendy Home (@thekwendyhome) graces the podcast with her joyous presence talking all things HOME: why we should aim for cozy and practical over chic and aesthetic, renovation pitfalls and ti…
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Alex and Shane have an - ahem - crappy situation on their hands, and debate the best way to unclog a toilet, and see what the internet experts have to say on the matter. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like platonic friendships, Shane's Canadian Screen Awards nomination, expressing colostrum, and so much more!…
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Alex breaks down her thoughts on the Harrison Butker commencement speech, and reads angry comments left to her after satirizing it on Instagram. She chats about the importance of stay at home mothers, working mothers, and women who are not mothers at all. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like watching possibly …
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Ep. 207: The Benefit of Episiotomy Scars
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Alex and Shane review their stay at the Millcroft Inn, and chat about how they threw the ultimate birthday/Mother's Day bash. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like arm rest etiquette on airplanes, "fiver" birthday parties, and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Alex and Shane chat about planning kids' birthday parties, and using big events to initiate spring cleaning. They share their recent Target haul, and what they scored! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to divide labour at home, illegal raves, and so much more!…
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Ep. 205: Forcing My Husband to Read ACOTAR
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Shane is about to begin A Court of Thorns and Roses, and Alex couldn't be more excited. They hypothesize whether or not he will be able to legitimately get into the series, and what will come of it. Will Shane become the new SJM fangirl? Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the massive Taylor Swift "hate commu…
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Ep. 204: There are no Perfect Parents
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Alex is joined by the lovely Ariana Joy Christie to discuss feeling like “new” moms, the pressure on parents to be perfect, and how to recover when you lose your cool with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like the viral “9 minute” parenting theory, the hardest parts about parenting, and so much more!…
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Ep. 203: Travelling with kids (and all that comes with it)
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Alex and Shane break down their holiday in St. Martin, discussing the best parts, what they'd do differently, why they will visit the same hotel again, travelling tantrums, and how to effectively travel with grandparents. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like how to keep your cool, safety in St. Martin, and so …
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Ep. 202: The Anxious Generation w/ Renee Reina
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Alex is joined by friend, and host of The Mom Room podcast Renee Reina! They discuss Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, and the real-life impacts of tech on kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like wills, allowing young teens alcohol at home, and so much more!…
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Ep. 201: Does Kate Middleton Have a Right to Privacy?
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Alex and Shane chat about their upcoming family vacation to St. Martin, the pronunciation of the island's name, and discuss the things that make travel with kids a little less hectic. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Princess Catherine's right to privacy, nut-free schools, how to explain sex to kids and so…
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Alex and Shane celebrate 200 EPISODES! Not including "Date Nights" or "Mini Episodes" which bring it to almost 300, but who's counting?! They chat about becoming St. Paddy's Day people, a TV premiere, and what to do when you don't like playing pretend with your kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Kelly …
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Alex and Shane discuss a recent string of tough moments for the kids (diagnoses, ear piercings, anxiety. and how they worked through them. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like nudity, eliminating toxic people, being late, and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Alex and Shane reminisce about the life of Shane’s mother Patricia, after her passing. They discuss the hospice and end-of-life experience, and the ways in which she is still shaping their lives. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like parental preference, marriage, and so much more!…
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Ep. 197: Getting Kids Involved with Unpaid Labour
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Alex and Shane chat about this chaotic time period in their life, and how they attempt to make their kids feel seen and loved throughout it. Lori Sugarman-Li discusses her new children’s book, “Our Home: The Love, Work, and Heart of Family.” This is a VITAL read for families - in the hosts’ humble opinions - that helps lay a foundation for teaching…
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Alex and Shane chat about putting their kids through a "sports blitz" during one of the most chaotic time periods in their life, and filming for Shane's upcoming comedy TV show. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like epidural, the difference between fantasy and "real" desires, and so much more!…
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Alex and Shane chat about times they've caught themselves giving questionable parental advice to their kids, and how to approach conversations when your child is scared of something. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like initiating intimacy, what kind of spouses you'd pick for your partner if you died, kidney d…
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Ep. 194: Navigating Holidays & Losing Friends
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Alex and Shane chat about the best and worst parts of the holidays. They discuss the importance of intergenerational friendships, and the loss of Shane's friend, who made a huge impact on his life Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like whether keto is actually good, talking about "diets" in front of kids, priori…
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Alex and Shane discuss ways to cut bloating and help themselves feel good in between holiday events and meals, and share favorite family travel tips! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like men who pee in sinks, male doulas, "rizz," and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Alex and Shane chat about the importance of finding a good family doctor, navigating a possible neurodiverse diagnosis, and the weirdness of the online world! Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like gender dynamics in the medical world, when kids know right from wrong, identifying as a cat, and so much more! . . …
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Ep. 191: From Gentle to Authoritarian Parenting
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Alex chats about how she got her lost luggage issue resolved, and why forcing her kids to endure intense swimming lessons was one of her best parenting decisions, despite it being at odds with her typical parenting "style." Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like weird nursery rhymes, cozy cardio, and so much mor…
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Alex and Shane chat about their wild NYC adventure, overcoming an airport lockdown, lost luggage, flight cancellations, and a run-in with NYPD. Did they end up hanging with Nicole Kidman? Listen and find out! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This episode is proudly supported by: Magic Mind our favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing…
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Alex and Shane chat about their family trip to Destin, Florida, a spontaneous party invite in New York City, and how they deal with toddler tempter tantrums. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like birds, intimacy after kids, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This episode is proudly …
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Ep. 188: Romance Addiction & Dr. Darcy Sterling
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Alex and Shane chat relationships, romance addictions, ACOTAR, and how to bring romance to your every day life. Dr. Darcy Sterling comes in with the *ultimate* relationship advice, discussing things like "emotional bids." Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like who gets the blame when nudes are leaked, Arnold Sch…
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Alex and Shane celebrate a HUGE moment for Alex's pelvic floor, discuss her treatment at Urospot, and dental drama. Nick Viall discusses the end of his engagement, his time on The Bachelor, how being on reality TV can both help and hinder your career, and offers blunt relationship advice to write-in questions from our listeners. Listener questions …
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Ep. 186: ”Who’s Saying We Shouldn’t Lie To Our Kids?”
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Alex and Shane chat about what they're grateful for, holidays as parents, and whether or not we should lie to our kids. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Beckham missing the birth of one of his kids, kissing costars, getting married quick, and so much more!By thisfamilytree
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Ep. 185: A Friendly PSA & Jamie Glowacki
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Alex delivers a friendly PSA to anyone with a sniffle, and chats about the differences in child development. Jamie Glowacki, The Pied Piper of Poop, and author of "Oh Crap! Potty Training," details how she became a potty guru, what parents are doing wrong, her favorite products, and offers advice on how to achieve potty training success. Listener q…
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Ep. 184: Squashing Picky Eating (hopefully!)
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Alex and Shane chat glamping with kids, mealtime solutions for fussy eaters, a recent “anniversary redo,” and what things they’re good at, and could improve at, as a couple. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like Bijou’s recent divorce filing from Danny Masterson, a dad suing a hospital $1bn for showing him his …
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Alex talks about her new, electromagnetic pelvic floor treatment, and dissects a poem on parent/child relationships. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like putting change tables in men's bathrooms, the #1 problem in marriages, bringing up a kid with religion, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…
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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% o…
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Ep. 181: Toddler & Big Kid Sleep Struggles w/ Chelsea Dawson
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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 a…
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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! . . . . . . . . . . . …
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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:…
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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 episo…
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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 su…
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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…
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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! . . . . …
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Ep. 174: Being Okay With Being the Default
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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! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …
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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 - sa…
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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 pr…
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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 suppo…
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