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This week, Janelle is talking about something she sees all the time in difficult family relationships… scolding.
Not giving feedback. Not expressing disappointment. Scolding.
She breaks down why so many parents continue speaking to their adult children the same way they did when they were kids, why that approach almost always backfires, and how shame and guilt can quietly erode relationships over time.
Janelle also shares a personal story from the early days of her social media journey, when her in-laws tried to pressure her into taking down a viral video, and why that experience completely changed the way she thinks about conflict, communication, and accountability.
The episode explores healthier ways to express hurt, why self-reflection matters before reacting, and how honest conversations are almost always more effective than trying to make someone feel bad.
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This week, Janelle is chatting with someone listeners have heard her mention many times… her podcast producer, Robyn Flynn, owner of Le Studio Quinze in Châteauguay, Quebec.
The conversation starts with how the two met through social media and eventually teamed up to launch Still Talking About It, before shifting into Robyn's own experience navigating marriage, parenting, and a complicated relationship with her mother-in-law, including how that toxic relationship contributed to the end of her own marriage.
They talk about the subtle comments that add up over time, what happens when your partner struggles to stand up for you, and how different family cultures can shape expectations in ways you don't always recognize until you're living them.
The episode also explores choosing the boundaries you're unwilling to compromise on, learning to let go of relationships that aren't healthy, and why sometimes protecting your peace means accepting that not everyone is willing to grow with you (or stand up for you).
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle welcomes Dr. Tracy Dalgleish back for Part Two of their conversation about family dynamics, boundaries, and what it takes to build healthy relationships in complicated family systems.
They talk about why honest feedback can be so difficult to hear, how to tell the difference between criticism and genuine concern, and why having people in your life who challenge you isn't always a bad thing.
The conversation also explores parenting, boundaries, and the pressure many adults feel when trying to balance their own needs with family expectations. Janelle and Dr. Tracy discuss why boundaries are not a substitute for difficult conversations, the importance of presenting a united front in your relationship, and why it's never too late to change unhealthy patterns.
They also tackle the rise of therapy language on social media, including the way terms like "narcissist" are often overused, and why focusing on labels can sometimes distract from the real issue.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle is joined by clinical psychologist and You, Your Husband and His Mother author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish for a conversation that gets to the heart of so many in-law struggles.
Like why daughters-in-law so often find themselves cast as either the victim or the villain, and what it looks like to step out of those roles and become the main character in your own life instead.
Janelle and Dr. Tracy also discuss the generational shifts that are changing family relationships, why younger generations are less willing to tolerate unhealthy dynamics, and what happens when two very different family systems collide through marriage.
They also dive into resentment, emotional labor, self-awareness, and the difficult reality that healthy relationships require participation from both sides. Sometimes the biggest question isn't how to fix the relationship… it's deciding what you're willing to accept if nothing changes.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle is tackling a topic that generated a lot of strong opinions from followers… What happens when your mother-in-law continues to maintain contact with your partner's ex?
This all starts with a listener sharing how her mother-in-law has maintained a close relationship with her son's former partner, despite being told that it makes him uncomfortable. The listener wanted to know whether this is something you can set a boundary around… and the answers weren't nearly as straightforward as you might think.
Janelle also gets into the difference between a request and a boundary, why some family situations are more complicated than a simple right-or-wrong answer, and how to navigate relationships that continue to hurt your feelings even when nobody is technically doing anything "wrong."
You'll also hear about the importance of making space for uncomfortable emotions, why validation doesn't always mean agreement, and how relationships can sometimes be maintained without becoming the center of someone's life.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle is talking about some of the less obvious red flags and green flags that can show up in mother-in-law relationships.
Not the big, dramatic, easy-to-spot stuff.
The smaller things.
The comments that leave you feeling a little weird.
The patterns that are easy to brush off individually, but start to paint a picture over time.
That includes figuring out what are those behaviors that might signal a relationship is heading in an unhealthy direction, along with the qualities that tend to show up in genuinely supportive, respectful family relationships.
The episode also explores why context matters, why not every awkward interaction is a red flag, and why it's important to pay attention to patterns rather than isolated incidents.
And before anyone starts diagnosing their entire family based on a podcast episode… Janelle also talks about the danger of overanalyzing every interaction and why healthy relationships leave room for people to be imperfect.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle is joined by licensed therapist, content creator, and mom of two Andrea Brambila to talk about modern parenting, family dynamics, and the pressure parents are under to do literally everything perfectly.
Andrea shares her thoughts on "90s-style parenting," why kids don't need parents acting like full-time cruise directors, and how independence, boredom, and lower screen time can actually create calmer family dynamics.
The conversation also gets into navigating difficult in-laws while raising kids, how to decide which parenting "hills" are actually worth dying on, and why flexibility matters… especially when extended family members do things differently than you would.
They also talk about creating a home that people genuinely want to be in, why connection matters more than control, and how trying to force relationships almost always backfires.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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If your adult kids, their spouses, or even their friends never seem to want to spend any time at your house… there's usually a reason. And no, it's not because they're "too busy."
This week, we're Still Talking About Why They Won't Come Over…. As in, why your adult children simply don't want to come to your house. Janelle draws a parallel between parenting younger kids and navigating relationships with adult children and in-laws. Because just like kids naturally gravitate toward the houses that feel warm, welcoming, and easy to be in… adults do too.
The episode gets into why creating a welcoming environment has very little to do with perfection and everything to do with how people feel around you, why some parents struggle when their child's partner doesn't seamlessly fit into the family dynamic, and how constant criticism or passive-aggressive behavior slowly pushes people away.
Because at the end of the day, ya can't force closeness. People go where they feel comfortable, accepted, and safe. And guess what, that might not be your house.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle is joined by a follower to talk about a situation that goes beyond awkward dynamics or difficult personalities… and into something much more serious.
What starts as uncomfortable, boundary-crossing behavior early in the relationship slowly builds into a pattern that becomes harder and harder to ignore. Moments that feel off. Comments that don't sit right. Situations that make you question whether you're overreacting… or finally seeing things clearly.
They talk about what it looks like when trust is broken, why some boundaries aren't about preference but about safety, and how quickly things can escalate when those concerns aren't taken seriously.
The conversation also touches on navigating situations like this as a couple, especially when one partner is still trying to maintain a relationship when the other one is DONE… And, what it means to stay firm in your decisions and your boundaries when you know what's at stake.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
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This week, Janelle is talking about the kind of moments that make you pause and think… did that really just come out of your mouth?
It starts with a very real decision. Whether or not to invite extended family to her daughter's dance competition, knowing there's a history there, and knowing that what should be a fun, supportive event can easily turn into something else.
Because sometimes it's not just about showing up. It's about the energy people bring with them, the comments, the expectations, the way everything somehow becomes about them.
From there, Janelle shares some of the most inappropriate, invasive questions her followers have been asked by in-laws… and it quickly becomes clear that for a lot of people, this isn't rare… it's a pattern.
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This week, Janelle is joined by a follower to talk about what happens when you marry into a family that feels… completely different from your own.
What starts as a few uncomfortable dynamics quickly turns into something much bigger. Ongoing tension, unspoken rules, and the kind of behavior that everyone else seems to expect you to just accept.
They talk about what it looks like when setting boundaries creates conflict instead of resolving it, how quickly you can become "the problem" for simply refusing to play along, and why some families would rather avoid accountability than address what's ACTUALLY happening.
The conversation also gets into navigating loyalty, staying grounded in your own values, and what it takes to call things out in real time… even when it's uncomfortable.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle is talking about a concept she shared online recently… "yes ma'am moments."
What does it actually mean? And why does it seem to hit such a nerve, especially when it comes to in-laws?
Janelle breaks down the idea of accepting feedback or instructions without pushback, and how this shows up in family dynamics, particularly once you have kids and step into your role as the decision-maker. Whether you're talking about safe sleep or how you feed your kids, some things just aren't up for debate… even if other people (ahem your in-laws) don't agree.
The episode also gets into what happens when boundaries are ignored in smaller, more subtle ways, the kind that build up over time, and how to decide whether setting boundaries will actually improve the relationship… or just make it more tolerable.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order! Don't forget, Cozy Earth has a Buy One Get One sale until April 18! Just use the code STILLTALKINGBOGO to get a FREE set of sheets with the purchase of another set.
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This week, Janelle is joined by Erin Junker, mom and pediatric sleep consultant from The Happy Sleep Company, to talk about something that causes a surprising amount of tension in families… baby sleep.
Because why does it seem like everyone suddenly has an opinion on YOUR baby's schedule? And does your MIL always insist "it's fiiiiiiine" for your baby to skip a nap when it's really not?!
Janelle and Erin talk about the importance of protecting your baby's sleep routine, what actually happens when naps get skipped, and why consistency matters more than people think. They also get into how to confidently push back when well-meaning family members try to override your plan, and how having real information can make those conversations a whole lot easier.
Because sometimes it's not just about the nap… it's about respecting how you choose to parent.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order! Don't forget, Cozy Earth has a Buy One Get One sale from April 12-18! Just use the code STILLTALKINGBOGO to get a FREE set of sheets with the purchase of another set.
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Hey, it's April Fool's Day! Janelle briefly considered pulling off some sort of elaborate April Fool's prank on the pod… but decided instead to read some of the meanest, most unhinged comments she's received across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube… and react to them.
From being called every name in the book, to being told that SHE'S the problem, Janelle reacts in real time and unpacks what's really behind comments like these, why talking about in-law dynamics seems to hit such a nerve, and what it actually says about the people leaving the comments.
It's part vent session, part reality check, and a reminder that not everyone is going to understand your boundaries… and that's kind of the point.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle is joined by another follower, Vanessa, to talk about something that comes up more often than people want to admit… low-effort grandparents.
What do you do when your kids want them at an event, like a birthday party, but your experience tells you they might not show up the way your kids are hoping?
They talk about the tension between protecting your kids from disappointment and giving them the space to form their own relationships, what it looks like when effort is inconsistent, and how to manage expectations without overpromising on someone else's behalf.
Their conversation also touches on navigating these decisions as a parent, how to handle the emotional weight that comes with it, and why sometimes the hardest part is knowing that you can't control how other people show up for your kids (as heartbreaking as that may be).
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle is talking about something that happened in her own neighbourhood.
What started as a normal school pickup turned into a very uncomfortable interaction with a woman walking several dogs… and somehow ended with that same woman following Janelle home.
The experience got Janelle thinking about something bigger. How some people react when you set even the smallest boundary, and how quickly a simple situation can escalate when someone refuses to take the hint.
Because sometimes the issue isn't the boundary… it's the person who refuses to respect it.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle does something a little different and invites a follower onto the podcast to share her own story. And, it's one that so many women will quietly recognize…. What happens when you slowly pull back from your husband's family group chat… and suddenly you're blamed for "ruining" the family dynamic?
In modern families, there's often a pressure to perform closeness in digital spaces. But in reality, busy seasons of life naturally shift priorities, and that sometimes looks like pulling back from surface-level interactions, which can be interpreted as rejection.
The conversation also touches on what happens when your relationship with your mother-in-law changes, how adult kids becoming more private can shift what you share, and why the daughter-in-law so often becomes the default scapegoat when family dynamics change.
If you've ever muted a chat, left a chat, taken space, or been labeled "the problem" for simply refocusing your energy… Yeah, this is for you.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle is talking about a word that keeps popping up in her DMs lately… enmeshment.
What does it actually mean? And how is it different from just being close with your family? Janelle breaks down what enmeshment can look like in adulthood, why boundaries often feel like personal attacks in enmeshed families, and how growing up feeling responsible for a parent's emotions can quietly follow someone into their marriage.
She also answers follower questions about partners who can't seem to separate their mother's feelings from their own, what to do when "being a good son" starts to conflict with being a good husband, and how to approach these conversations without turning them into a war.
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle is flying solo and talking about something that a lot of followers have been asking her about lately… "low-effort families."
What happens when you marry into a family that doesn't reach out, doesn't anticipate needs, and doesn't show up the way you expected extended family would? And what happens when those same people suddenly start complaining about not seeing you or your kids enough?
Janelle breaks down the difference between mismatched expectations and genuinely unhealthy behavior, why disappointment often comes from hoping people will change once grandkids arrive, and how to tell the difference between someone who is being low-effort… and someone who is just being a jerk.
She also answers a follower question about in-laws who want access to the grandkids but refuse to make basic accommodations for their health and safety, and why protecting your kids is never "imposing."
For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok.
Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
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This week, Janelle is joined by her first-ever guest, Madison LeBlanc Barbosa, creator, mom of two with a third on the way, and the woman behind the viral Monster-In-Law series.
They talk about how Madison unexpectedly built an online community, why so many women feel isolated after becoming mothers, and how her Monster-In-Law stories completely took on a life of their own.
Janelle and Madison also get into some of the wildest themes that keep showing up in submissions, why in-law dynamics often go sideways long before kids enter the picture, and what happens when expectations around support, boundaries, and control collide.
This chat is funny, eye-opening, and the kind of conversation that makes you feel a little less alone if you've ever thought, "it can't just be me."
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