EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 37 MIN
You, Your Husband, and His Mother with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish
from CALLING HOME with Whitney Goodman, LMFT
Whitney interviews Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, author of the new book "You, Your Husband, and His Mother” about navigating mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships. They discuss why this dynamic is so challenging, the scapegoating of daughters-in-law, triangulation of husbands/partners, the difference between setting boundaries and being controlling, and a few practical strategies for surviving the holidays together.Connect with Dr. Tracy: https://www.drtracyd.com/Preorder her new book: https://amzn.to/4hixF4900:00 Why the Mother-in-Law Dynamic Is So Common04:44 The Abandonment Wound07:04 The Scapegoating of Daughters-in-Law12:01 Abusive Daughter-In-Laws?18:54 The Husband's Critical Role in the Triangle24:09 Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts28:24 Psychological Conflict Between Women32:25 Practical Boundaries and Mindset Shifts for the HolidaysWhitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466Join the Family Cyclebreakers ClubFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney’s book, Toxic PositivityLearn more about ad choices. Visit podcast.choices.com/adchoicesThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Whitney interviews Dr. Tracy Dalgleish, author of the new book "You, Your Husband, and His Mother” about navigating mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationships. They discuss why this dynamic is so challenging, the scapegoating of daughters-in-law, triangulation of husbands/partners, the difference between setting boundaries and being controlling, and a few practical strategies for surviving the holidays together.Connect with Dr. Tracy: https://www.drtracyd.com/Preorder her new book: https://amzn.to/4hixF4900:00 Why the Mother-in-Law Dynamic Is So Common04:44 The Abandonment Wound07:04 The Scapegoating of Daughters-in-Law12:01 Abusive Daughter-In-Laws?18:54 The Husband's Critical Role in the Triangle24:09 Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts28:24 Psychological Conflict Between Women32:25 Practical Boundaries and Mindset Shifts for the HolidaysWhitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Call in and leave a voicemail for the show at 866-225-5466Join the Family Cyclebreakers ClubFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney’s book, Toxic PositivityLearn more about ad choices. Visit podcast.choices.com/adchoicesThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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