Dealing with an overbearing mother-in-law?

Do you have an overbearing mother-in-law?

In this video, I’ll walk you through:
✅ The 7 signs of an overbearing mother-in-law (with real examples)
✅ The psychology behind why she crosses lines (and why it feels so personal)
✅ Word-for-word boundary scripts you can use today (using my CLEAR Formula™) You'll walk away with seven (well eight) done for your scripts copy and paste style!
✅ How to set limits without feeling like the “bad guy”
✅ Practical tips to keep your peace and protect the relationship

If you’ve ever thought…
💭 “My mother-in-law shows up unannounced.”
💭 “My mother-in-law ignores my parenting rules.”
💭 “My mother-in-law makes everything about her.”
💭 “My mother-in-law goes behind my back to my partner.”
💭 “My mother-in-law guilt trips me until I cave.”
…this episode is for you.

I know what it's like to not be respected as the parent, to feel like boundaries are impossible with your family. These tools are grounded in my nearly 15 years as a licensed therapist and the exact boundaries that finally worked in my own family, as well as 1000s of women just like us (who want to protect our peace without burning down the relationship).

👉 Watch until the end for my CLEAR Formula™ breakdown: Connect • Limit • Explain • Assure • Repeat — a proven method for setting boundaries with emotionally immature parents and in-laws.

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Clips from TLC:
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Disclaimer: While Jessica is a licensed therapist, she's not your therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended to replace the advice of medical or licensed professionals.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Dealing with an Overbearing Mother-in-Law Intro
0:41 - I Love a Mama’s Boy Clips
5:31 - What is an overbearing mother-in-law?
7:25 - Top 7 Signs You Have an Overbearing Mother-In-Law
8:50 - Psychology of Overbearing Mother-in-law
15:16 - How to set boundaries with overbearing mother-in-laws?
15:56 - The CLEAR Formula for setting boundaries
20:01 - Write boundary scripts for overbearing mother-in-law live with me
57:32 - Sanity saving tips for you when you have an overbearing mother-in-law

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