Still Talking About It

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 you...

'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 mysteri...

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 ni...

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 yea...

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 simila...

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. And they usually are… Until the in-laws get involved.   This week, Janelle is talking about the chaos that ensues when a family "vacation" turns into a passive-aggressive competition. Who sleeps where, who pays for what, and who gets the kids' attention first… it's all on the table.   From beach trips gone bad to why your MIL suddenly thinks she's co-parentin...

Welcome 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 te...

If you've ever had a mother-in-law who made your life miserable, YOU'RE NOT ALONE!!! Still Talking About It is the podcast where we finally say the quiet part out loud. Hosted by Janelle (yes, THAT Janelle from TikTok ), Still Talking About It is the podcast ALL about toxic mothers-in-law, impossible family expectations, and the emotional gymnastics required to keep your sanity. From jaw-dropping...