12 - Still Talking About… Emotional Manipulation
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Before we get into this episode, trigger warning. Part of this conversation includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. This week, we’re still talking about emotional manipulation. Janelle answers a deeply layered follower question about misaligned expectations between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and how quickly things can escalate when boundaries are ignored. The follower shares a situation where her soon-to-be mother-in-law invited herself over, berated her in her own home, and lashed out over not having the close, “best friend” relationship she...
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11 - Still Talking About… The Beckhams
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Okay, we HAVE to talk about the Beckhams. Since EVERYONE AND THEIR MOTHER has been asking… What is going on with Brooklyn Beckham and his parents?! After Brooklyn shared some very pointed messages about his relationship with his mom and dad, the internet exploded. And a lot of women immediately recognized the dynamic. A famous mom, a powerful family, and a daughter-in-law who suddenly becomes the problem. Janelle talks about the tension between Brooklyn Beckham, his wife Nicola Peltz, and Victoria Beckham, including the wedding drama that people are dissecting (we all...
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10 - Still Talking About… Your Questions
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This week, it’s all about you and your questions. Janelle is answering some of the most common and deeply personal questions she gets from her followers, including whether she’s ever considered ending being no contact with her mother-in-law, if she worries about how her kids might one day understand that decision, and whether therapy has played a role in navigating mother-in-law issues as a couple. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing the right thing, or questioned your own boundaries after outside pressure crept in, this conversation will probably resonate with...
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9 - Still Talking About… Navigating Relationships with Your In-laws
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There’s no one-size-fits-all rulebook when it comes to navigating your relationship with your in-laws… and this episode proves it. This week, Janelle answers a round of follower questions covering some of the trickiest, most uncomfortable situations women find themselves in. From being no contact with your in-laws while your husband and kids still see them, to navigating wildly inappropriate comments and expectations that cross every possible line. She talks about the emotional whiplash of protecting your peace while still trying to keep things functional, what it looks like...
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8 - Still Talking About… The Holiday Hangover
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The holidays are over… and if you’re still recovering emotionally, you’re are most DEFINITELY not the only one. This week on Still Talking About It, Janelle has a full holiday season post-mortem for you. Because we all need it. What went well, what absolutely did not, and why family dynamics somehow feel even louder when there’s a tree involved. She’s also sharing some of the worst (and funniest) gifts listeners received from their in-laws this year. It’s giving confusing, passive-aggressive, and “did you even try?” energy. If you opened a gift...
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7 - Still Talking About... Grandparent Entitlement
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Some grandparents think that when they say “I want to see the kids”, it means you should immediately pack everyone up, drive across town, clear your schedule, and magically make it happen. This week, Janelle answers a follower question about dealing with grandparents who feel entitled to time with their grandkids, and who expect visits to happen on their turf… at their convenience… on one of your only two days off. The reality of modern parenting is that most families have two parents who both work outside the home, endless chores, weekend sports, grocery runs, meal prep,...
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6 - Still Talking About… Family Gatherings
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’Tis the season for side-eyes, shady comments, and awkward family photos that don’t include you. If you’re MIL has ever tried to stage a photoshoot with your husband and kids WITHOUT YOU IN IT, you’re going to want to listen this week. We’re diving into the chaos of family get-togethers, from the weird things relatives say at dinner, to the in-laws who insist on “just one picture” that mysteriously excludes all the spouses. If you’re someone who feels the need to prep yourself mentally for Christmas (or whatever holiday madness your family celebrates), and...
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5 - Still Talking About… Going No Contact
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So you finally cut off your toxic mother-in-law… but what happens when you might have to see her again? This week, Janelle shares a story from a follower who has been no contact with her MIL for over a year, and is now TERRIFIED to attend a family event where she’ll be in the same room. Janelle also opens up about hearing from the wife of someone she went to school with… Who turns out to have a nightmare MIL of her own. From anxiety before family gatherings to setting firm boundaries that actually stick, Janelle talks about what it REALLY means to protect your peace, even if it makes...
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4 - Still Talking About... The Holidays
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Tis the season for stuffing, stress, and subtle shade from your in-laws. This week, Janelle is talking all things holidays: deciding whether to pack up and spend the season with your in-laws, having those tough “we’re doing our own thing this year” conversations, and redefining what the holidays look like for your family. From guilt trips to wish lists, Janelle talks about why this time of year brings out the worst in certain people (*ahem* your mother in law *ahem*), and how to survive the holiday season without losing your mind. If the phrase “but we’ve always...
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3 - Still Talking About... Boundaries
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Some mother-in-laws just don’t know the meaning of “stay in your lane.” This week, Janelle shares one of her most jaw-dropping follower stories yet… a MIL who secretly booked flights and arranged for her own mother to move in with her son and daughter-in-law for an entire month. Without asking. Without warning. So, what happens when boundaries are ignored? And, how should you handle any similar situation that arises (spoiler alert: your husband has to be part of the solution.) Because if your MIL is overstepping and your partner’s response is “she didn’t mean...
info_outlineWelcome to the club; we’ve been waiting for you.
In the debut episode of Still Talking About It, host Janelle Riddell kicks things off by sharing a little bit about her own story: how her relationship with her mother-in-law went from “polite small talk” to full-on emotional warfare.
Then, Janelle answers a few wild listener questions; including one about a MIL who quite literally threw an adult temper tantrum.
Sometimes, setting boundaries can make you feel like YOU’RE the problem… When most of the time, that’s not the case at all. If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries with your in laws, felt the strain on your marriage because of the things your MIL says and does, or if you’ve ever cried in the bathroom after a family dinner, then this is the podcast for you.
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