In this episode, “Toxic In-Laws 101: Boundaries, Culture & Cycle Breaking”, I dive into a juicy listener question: how the fuck do you actually deal with toxic sister-in-laws and in-laws without losing yourself in the process?

We cover:

👩‍👩‍👧 Family drama & culture clashes — why wog/Arab households make this shit even harder and why “keeping the peace” doesn’t mean abandoning yourself.

🗣 Why your partner needs to step up — and the exact convo I had with my husband to finally get him to see it.

🚫 Boundaries that work IRL — how to be polite, keep the peace, but not overshare, overextend, or let people walk all over you.

💔 Jealousy & competitiveness in in-law dynamics — how to see it for what it is without letting it eat you alive.

💡 The superpower that changes everything — holding compassion without tolerance so you stop fuelling the cycle and actually start breaking it.

🔥 Cycle-breaking in action — why seeing behaviour through a bigger lens is the only way to protect yourself and set a new standard for your kids.

This episode is raw, honest, and practical. It’s not about pretending toxic behaviour is okay. It’s about knowing what you can’t control, owning what you can, and choosing peace over pettiness — without silencing yourself.

Because here’s the truth: toxic people aren’t just “out to get you.” They’re usually operating from deep wounds. That doesn’t excuse their behaviour, but it does give you power to step out of the drama and stop the cycle from repeating.

✨ I hope this episode will leave you feeling seen, validated, and equipped with real-life tools to handle messy family dynamics without losing your sanity.

🔗 Mentions & Links

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🆘 Mental Health Resources

If this episode brings up anything for you, especially if you’re in a situation that crosses into abuse or domestic violence, please reach out for proper support.

Australia: Lifeline – 13 11 14 | Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
UK: Samaritans – 116 123
USA: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988
Canada: Talk Suicide – 1-833-456-4566

Or search your local crisis line if you’re outside these areas. You don’t have to go through it alone.