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EPISODE · Aug 21, 2025 · 51 MIN

Power dynamics in relationships, weaning from breastfeeding & parenting near family

from Two Parents & A Podcast · host Alex & Harrison Fugman

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into power dynamics in relationships (we call them power points - Jules thought we were talking about Microsoft LMAO), weaning from breastfeeding (T-4 weeks), and what it’s like parenting near family (spoiler alert: we’re sleeping!!)  Before all that - Air Canada flight attendants were striking (yes, we’re still in Vancouver), and we’ve got some updated Canada recs for your next trip (don’t worry, no chains this time… maybe). Then get into the whole process of weaning from breastfeeding/pumping (and if it’s the final frontier to feel like yourself again postpartum).  Plus: the age-old stain debate (are you a blotter or a rubber?), Skechers made a shoe with a secret AirTag pocket (actually kind of genius - but the internet is mad), a Ryanair flight meltdown over a crying baby, and the kids’ product that somehow reinvented the landline. Oh, and wait until you hear about the subscription service that had us in shock (mostly because like can we stop making a subscription for everything!!!?).  LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:02:04 Why were air Canada flight attendants striking? 00:07:59 Parenting with family nearby 00:12:24 Weaning from breastfeeding/pumping 00:18:02 Alex’s updated Vancouver recs  00:23:14 Power dynamics in a relationship 00:35:03 Bicker of the Week: Should you blot or rub a stain? 00:38:09 Things We DMed Eachother: New Skechers shoe has hidden AirTag pocket 00:41:40 Things We DMed Eachother: Ryanair Flight goes off the rails after crying baby sparks brawl 00:46:03 Kids Product of the Week: Tin Can - The Landline, Reinvented for Kids 00:48:55 Brain Break: We can’t believe there’s a subscription for THIS?!  00:50:12 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex  *Bilt Rewards: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS *Hello Fresh: Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/TWOPARENTS10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a free item for life. One per box with active subscription. *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: power dynamics in relationships, parenting with family nearby, breastfeeding weaning, pumping journey, postpartum identity, Vancouver travel recs, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Two Parents & A Podcast, blot vs rub stain, Skechers AirTag shoe, Ryanair crying baby brawl, kids landline Tin Can, weird subscriptions 2025, parenting podcast, relationship podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, we’re diving into power dynamics in relationships (we call them power points - Jules thought we were talking about Microsoft LMAO), weaning from breastfeeding (T-4 weeks), and what it’s like parenting near family (spoiler alert: we’re sleeping!!)  Before all that - Air Canada flight attendants were striking (yes, we’re still in Vancouver), and we’ve got some updated Canada recs for your next trip (don’t worry, no chains this time… maybe). Then get into the whole process of weaning from breastfeeding/pumping (and if it’s the final frontier to feel like yourself again postpartum).  Plus: the age-old stain debate (are you a blotter or a rubber?), Skechers made a shoe with a secret AirTag pocket (actually kind of genius - but the internet is mad), a Ryanair flight meltdown over a crying baby, and the kids’ product that somehow reinvented the landline. Oh, and wait until you hear about the subscription service that had us in shock (mostly because like can we stop making a subscription for everything!!!?).  LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Welcome back to Two Parents & A Podcast 00:02:04 Why were air Canada flight attendants striking? 00:07:59 Parenting with family nearby 00:12:24 Weaning from breastfeeding/pumping 00:18:02 Alex’s updated Vancouver recs  00:23:14 Power dynamics in a relationship 00:35:03 Bicker of the Week: Should you blot or rub a stain? 00:38:09 Things We DMed Eachother: New Skechers shoe has hidden AirTag pocket 00:41:40 Things We DMed Eachother: Ryanair Flight goes off the rails after crying baby sparks brawl 00:46:03 Kids Product of the Week: Tin Can - The Landline, Reinvented for Kids 00:48:55 Brain Break: We can’t believe there’s a subscription for THIS?!  00:50:12 LOVE YOU GUYS!  #twoparentsandapod --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you to our sponsors this week: *Boll & Branch: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at https://www.BollAndBranch.com/alex  *Bilt Rewards: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to https://www.joinbilt.com/TWOPARENTS *Hello Fresh: Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/TWOPARENTS10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a free item for life. One per box with active subscription. *Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next order at https://www.MagicSpoon.com/TWOPARENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listen to the pod on YouTube/Spotify/Apple: https://www.youtube.com/@twoparentsandapod https://open.spotify.com/show/7BxuZnHmNzOX9MdnzyU4bD?si=5e715ebaf9014fac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-parents-a-podcast/id1737442386 --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Two Parents & A Podcast: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/twoparentsandapod TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@twoparentsandapod Follow Alex Bennett: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/justalexbennett TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justalexbennett Follow Harrison Fugman: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/harrisonfugman TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@harrisonfugman --------------------------------------------------------------- Powered by: Just Media House – https://www.justmediahouse.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Key words: power dynamics in relationships, parenting with family nearby, breastfeeding weaning, pumping journey, postpartum identity, Vancouver travel recs, Alex Bennett, Harrison Fugman, Two Parents & A Podcast, blot vs rub stain, Skechers AirTag shoe, Ryanair crying baby brawl, kids landline Tin Can, weird subscriptions 2025, parenting podcast, relationship podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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