Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?

Tone Takes A Toll

From Must In-Laws Be Outlaws - Episode 2 People don't realize HOW much tone affects relationships Especially in families Especially when nobody feels heard Sometimes it's not the words that hurt us the most... it's the tone. Once tense conversation can shift the entire energy of a family. What if the real skill isn't winning the argument, but learning how to stay connected while communicating it honestly? Obviously we are still learning, but follow along as we navigate communication, misunderstandings, and finding your center in chaos.

Blood vs. Belonging: Does Loyalty to Mom Leave Room for Other Mother Figures

Guest Loren Heuschkel Guidance Counsellor & High School English teacher explains allegiance to one's mom starts young, but there is room for everyone. And, one trait to be a great mother-in-law is inclusivity and unconditional love. Allegiance To One's Mom Starts Young, But Does Blood Have To Be Thicker Than Water? In this episode we break down the step-mother/ mother-in-law stereotypes and the guilt that may come from choosing one over the other. In addition we hear how about the traits of a wonderful mother-in-law relationship!

What does a successful relationship look like? What is a good in-law? Episode 8

What is a good in-law? How does a mother become a good mother-in-law? How do we choose to grow despite friction? We offer tools we use in our own relationships that have healed our differences.

Guest Joan Falk, Ph.D. Managing Stress and the Mother-In-Law Relationship

Guest Joan Falk, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist breaks down stress management and the Mother In-Law relationship. How to deal with different communication styles, advice for troubled relationships and learning to approach relationships as "this is the job you want to keep". Advice- get to know your Mother-In-Law and understand it's ok to question advice with gentle curiosity.

How do you handle strong emotion towards someone and we open up the M-I-L Hotline

As mother-in-law and daughter-in-law we did not always get along, but now we are the closest of friends. Together we tackle relationship situations that everyone seems to face. On today's episode we discuss how to handle strong emotion towards someone and answer a "hotline call" where a mother-in-law is hijacking a high school graduation celebration. Tune in. Rate. Share with Friends.