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Still Talking About It

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 ALL about toxic mothers-in-law, impossible family expectations, and the emotional gymnastics required to keep your sanity.
From jaw-dropping stories to honest conversations about boundaries, guilt, and reclaiming your peace, this show is a safe space for every daughter-in-law who's been through it.

Whether you're trying to navigate holidays, handle backhanded comments, or understand why your MIL seems to have lost her mind since becoming a grandma... Pull up a chair. We're still talking about it… because it's time we did.

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June 10 · 37 min
28 - Still Talking About… The Ex-Girlfriend
This week, Janelle is tackling a topic that generated a lot of strong opinions from followers… What happens when your mother-in-law continues to maintain contact with your partner's ex? This all starts with a listener sharing how her mother-in-law has maintained a close relationship with her son's former partner, despite being told that it makes him uncomfortable. The listener wanted to know whether this is something you can set a boundary around… and the answers weren't nearly as straightforward as you might think. Janelle also gets into the difference between a request and a boundary, why some family situations are more complicated than a simple right-or-wrong answer, and how to navigate relationships that continue to hurt your feelings even when nobody is technically doing anything "wrong." You'll also hear about the importance of making space for uncomfortable emotions, why validation doesn't always mean agreement, and how relationships can sometimes be maintained without becoming the center of someone's life. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
#27
June 3 · 38 min
27 - Still Talking About... Red Flags
This week, Janelle is talking about some of the less obvious red flags and green flags that can show up in mother-in-law relationships. Not the big, dramatic, easy-to-spot stuff. The smaller things. The comments that leave you feeling a little weird. The patterns that are easy to brush off individually, but start to paint a picture over time. That includes figuring out what are those behaviors that might signal a relationship is heading in an unhealthy direction, along with the qualities that tend to show up in genuinely supportive, respectful family relationships. The episode also explores why context matters, why not every awkward interaction is a red flag, and why it's important to pay attention to patterns rather than isolated incidents. And before anyone starts diagnosing their entire family based on a podcast episode… Janelle also talks about the danger of overanalyzing every interaction and why healthy relationships leave room for people to be imperfect. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
May 20 · 47 min
26 - Still Talking About… Parenting in 2026 with Andrea Brambila
This week, Janelle is joined by licensed therapist, content creator, and mom of two Andrea Brambila to talk about modern parenting, family dynamics, and the pressure parents are under to do literally everything perfectly. Andrea shares her thoughts on "90s-style parenting," why kids don't need parents acting like full-time cruise directors, and how independence, boredom, and lower screen time can actually create calmer family dynamics. The conversation also gets into navigating difficult in-laws while raising kids, how to decide which parenting "hills" are actually worth dying on, and why flexibility matters… especially when extended family members do things differently than you would. They also talk about creating a home that people genuinely want to be in, why connection matters more than control, and how trying to force relationships almost always backfires. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
#24
May 6 · 40 min
24 - Still Talking About… When Enough is Enough
This week, Janelle is joined by a follower to talk about a situation that goes beyond awkward dynamics or difficult personalities… and into something much more serious. What starts as uncomfortable, boundary-crossing behavior early in the relationship slowly builds into a pattern that becomes harder and harder to ignore. Moments that feel off. Comments that don't sit right. Situations that make you question whether you're overreacting… or finally seeing things clearly. They talk about what it looks like when trust is broken, why some boundaries aren't about preference but about safety, and how quickly things can escalate when those concerns aren't taken seriously. The conversation also touches on navigating situations like this as a couple, especially when one partner is still trying to maintain a relationship when the other one is DONE… And, what it means to stay firm in your decisions and your boundaries when you know what's at stake. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
#25
May 6 · 20 min
25 - Still Talking About… Why They Won't Come Over
If your adult kids, their spouses, or even their friends never seem to want to spend any time at your house… there's usually a reason. And no, it's not because they're "too busy." This week, we're Still Talking About Why They Won't Come Over…. As in, why your adult children simply don't want to come to your house. Janelle draws a parallel between parenting younger kids and navigating relationships with adult children and in-laws. Because just like kids naturally gravitate toward the houses that feel warm, welcoming, and easy to be in… adults do too. The episode gets into why creating a welcoming environment has very little to do with perfection and everything to do with how people feel around you, why some parents struggle when their child's partner doesn't seamlessly fit into the family dynamic, and how constant criticism or passive-aggressive behavior slowly pushes people away. Because at the end of the day, ya can't force closeness. People go where they feel comfortable, accepted, and safe. And guess what, that might not be your house. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
#23
April 29 · 34 min
23 - Still Talking About… Inappropriate Questions
This week, Janelle is talking about the kind of moments that make you pause and think… did that really just come out of your mouth? It starts with a very real decision. Whether or not to invite extended family to her daughter's dance competition, knowing there's a history there, and knowing that what should be a fun, supportive event can easily turn into something else. Because sometimes it's not just about showing up. It's about the energy people bring with them, the comments, the expectations, the way everything somehow becomes about them. From there, Janelle shares some of the most inappropriate, invasive questions her followers have been asked by in-laws… and it quickly becomes clear that for a lot of people, this isn't rare… it's a pattern. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
#22
April 22 · 40 min
22 - Still Talking About… The Family Feud You Didn't Sign Up For
This week, Janelle is joined by a follower to talk about what happens when you marry into a family that feels… completely different from your own. What starts as a few uncomfortable dynamics quickly turns into something much bigger. Ongoing tension, unspoken rules, and the kind of behavior that everyone else seems to expect you to just accept. They talk about what it looks like when setting boundaries creates conflict instead of resolving it, how quickly you can become "the problem" for simply refusing to play along, and why some families would rather avoid accountability than address what's ACTUALLY happening. The conversation also gets into navigating loyalty, staying grounded in your own values, and what it takes to call things out in real time… even when it's uncomfortable. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!
#21
April 15 · 30 min
21 - Still Talking About… "Yes Ma'am" Moments
This week, Janelle is talking about a concept she shared online recently… "yes ma'am moments." What does it actually mean? And why does it seem to hit such a nerve, especially when it comes to in-laws? Janelle breaks down the idea of accepting feedback or instructions without pushback, and how this shows up in family dynamics, particularly once you have kids and step into your role as the decision-maker. Whether you're talking about safe sleep or how you feed your kids, some things just aren't up for debate… even if other people (ahem your in-laws) don't agree. The episode also gets into what happens when boundaries are ignored in smaller, more subtle ways, the kind that build up over time, and how to decide whether setting boundaries will actually improve the relationship… or just make it more tolerable. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order! Don't forget, Cozy Earth has a Buy One Get One sale until April 18! Just use the code STILLTALKINGBOGO to get a FREE set of sheets with the purchase of another set.
April 8 · 1 hr
20 - Still Talking About… Your Baby's Sleep
This week, Janelle is joined by Erin Junker, mom and pediatric sleep consultant from The Happy Sleep Company, to talk about something that causes a surprising amount of tension in families… baby sleep. Because why does it seem like everyone suddenly has an opinion on YOUR baby's schedule? And does your MIL always insist "it's fiiiiiiine" for your baby to skip a nap when it's really not?! Janelle and Erin talk about the importance of protecting your baby's sleep routine, what actually happens when naps get skipped, and why consistency matters more than people think. They also get into how to confidently push back when well-meaning family members try to override your plan, and how having real information can make those conversations a whole lot easier. Because sometimes it's not just about the nap… it's about respecting how you choose to parent. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order! Don't forget, Cozy Earth has a Buy One Get One sale from April 12-18! Just use the code STILLTALKINGBOGO to get a FREE set of sheets with the purchase of another set.
#19
April 1 · 35 min
19 - Still Talking About… Nasty Comments
Hey, it's April Fool's Day! Janelle briefly considered pulling off some sort of elaborate April Fool's prank on the pod… but decided instead to read some of the meanest, most unhinged comments she's received across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube… and react to them. From being called every name in the book, to being told that SHE'S the problem, Janelle reacts in real time and unpacks what's really behind comments like these, why talking about in-law dynamics seems to hit such a nerve, and what it actually says about the people leaving the comments. It's part vent session, part reality check, and a reminder that not everyone is going to understand your boundaries… and that's kind of the point. For more mother-in-law content, make sure you're following Janelle on Instagram and TikTok. Treat yourself to something nice from Cozy Earth. And, as an added treat, when you use the coupon code JANELLE, you'll get 20% off your order!

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