Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?

Bonus Content - A conversation on stress and how Lucette and Cathy each have their own strategy.

What happens when the people who once cared for us begin navigating their own vulnerabilities? In this candid discussion, Lucette, just weeks away from turning 84, shares her perspective on aging, purpose, family, and the future. Together we explore the emotional landscape of growing older and what adult children can learn by asking the questions that matter most.

In this episode, we investigate the question "Am I defending who I think I am, or am I becoming who I could be?" How fixed mindsets keep us stuck and what happens if we choose growth? If you have to spend extended time this summer with a family member who is locked in their view point. This episode is for you. We offer tips to understand how to communicate best with the ones we love, even if they...

What can one of the world's most celebrated event planners teach us about relationships? This week, legendary event planner David Monn joins Cathy and Lucette to share wisdom gained from producing hundreds of weddings and navigating the emotions that come with bringing families together. From weddings to everyday life David reminds us that compromise ins't giving something up- it's choosing someth...

In this special "Get to Know the Hosts" bonus content of "Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?", Cathy and Lucette turn the tables and ask each other some revealing questions. What would people be surprised to learn about us? What do we protect most fiercely? Where do we put up shields? To our surprise, we discovered we share more than just 136 years of wisdom- we are both deeply curious people who crave mean...

Guest Macha Einbender, Family Constellation Facilitator, joins us for a fascinating conversation about inherited family patterns, emotional conditioning, and the hidden dynamics that shape our relationships and health. From "white coat syndrome" to generational anxiety, we explore how behaviors, fears, coping mechanisms and even emotional responses can be passed down through family systems - just...

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 h...

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 th...

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. - 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.

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.

13 Family Members. One Cruise. No Escape. How do families survive the high seas? Sometimes staying calm is not about the ocean... it's about how you navigate each other. Tune in to find out tips on how to handle your next family gathering!

When a mother-in-law comes over and begins rearranging furniture, it can feel intrusive, or even disrespectful- even if her intentions are good. Only you can decide how important this issue truly is: sometime letting small things go can preserve harmony, but when it affects your sense of family independence in your own home, it's important to set gentle but clear boundaries. We discuss the root ca...

When you live together (and sometimes even work together) it is easy to fall into a routine. We discuss how we keep relationships fresh and inquire how that helps around stressful times like the holidays.

Lean in as the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, Lucette and Cathy Bloomgarden, discuss taking the high road. This doesn't mean staying silent or pretending you are not hurt. It means choosing self-respect over reaction, responding with clarity instead of anger, and remembering that protecting your peace is more powerful than winning the argument. This isn't about letting someone walk all ove...

Meet Mother in Law Lucette Bloomgarden and Daughter in Law Cathy Riva Bloomgarden as they navigate tough relationship experiences to become good friends and how you can too.

Promotional Trailer for Podcast Must In Laws Be Outlaws? The podcast where two women, a mother in law and daughter in law, navigate a rocky relationship to become unlikely friends.