About this episode

Rachael interviews Dr. Tracy Dalgleish about navigating relationships with in-laws and family dynamics after having a baby.

Have you ever found yourself navigating a tricky situation with your in-laws? In this conversation, Rachael interviews Dr. Tracy, a psychologist and couples therapist, all about the topic of in-laws and how they can affect relationships with significant others. Dr. Tracy provides lots of tips for communication and speaking up in uncomfortable situations and how to handle challenging family dynamics with respect. Inside this episode: How in-law and family dynamics impact relationships How to set and enforce healthy boundaries with in-laws and parents The difference between requests vs. boundaries Navigating relationship challenges as new parents How to handle relationships with toxic family members and the option of going no contact Help finding ways to nurture the connection with your partner The power in trusting yourself and tuning out outside advice And so much more! Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Tracy’s website: ⁠https://www.drtracyd.com/⁠ Dr. Tracy’s podcast: ⁠I’m Not Your Shrink⁠ Dr. Tracy’s instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/?hl=en⁠ Dr. Tracy’s Book: ⁠I Didn’t Sign Up for This ⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate 5⭐️ and write us a review! ⬇️ ✨For sleep…

People in this episode

Host: Rachael Shepard-Ohta

Guest: Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

Topics covered

• in-laws
• relationships
• communication
• boundaries
• parenting
• family dynamics

Keywords

• in-laws
• communication tips
• healthy boundaries
• toxic family
• new parents
• relationship challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hey, Sleepy Baby, I’m Not Your Shrink, https://www.drtracyd.com/, https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/?hl=en

Products: I Didn’t Sign Up for This

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