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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 children about the value of unpaid labour, and gets them excited about contributing to the home. Listener questions are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics like date nights, avoiding resentment, what to do when therapy isn’t working, and so much more!   

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!   

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 donation, and so much more!   

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, prioritizing yourself, and so much more!   

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!   

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! . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .     

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 more! . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by:   Magic Mindour favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20    

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 Mindour favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20  

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 supported by:   Magic Mindour favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20  

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 Schwarzenegger's parenting, whiny kids, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by:   Magic Mindour favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20  

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 are answered in the mailbag segment, hitting topics David Beckham's possible infidelity, protecting kids from the world around us, and so much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  This episode is proudly supported by:   Magic Mindour favourite energy-boosting, stress-reducing, productivity elixir! Go to https://www.magicmind.com/familytree and save 56% on the first 10 days after this episode airs! After that, you’ll save 20% on a one-time purchase or subscription with our code FAMILYTREE20  

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!