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From the Vault: Setting Boundaries with In-laws and Family Members

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Dr. Ashurina Ream
Founder of Psyched Mommy

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Why Setting Boundaries with In-Laws and Family is Hard
  • Overcoming Our Fear of Setting Boundaries with In-laws and Family
  • Why Setting Boundaries with In-laws and Family is Important
  • How to Start Setting Boundaries with In-Laws and Family
  • Scripts for Setting Boundaries with In-laws and Family Members

This week on The Momwell Podcast, we’re revisiting an episode from our vault. Setting boundaries with in-laws and family members isn’t always easy—especially when it comes to our kids. But boundaries aren’t a bad thing—they’re a valuable part of healthy relationships. 

In this vault episode, I’m joined by Dr. Ashurina Ream, founder of Psyched Mommy, to talk about the importance of setting boundaries with in-laws and family—and how we can start learning to set them in a clear and productive way. 

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Dr. Ashurina Ream is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in perinatal mental health.  She is also the founder and CEO of Psyched Mommy, the largest social media platform focusing on perinatal mental health.  After experiencing limited community support during her own postpartum journey, Dr. Ream pursued advanced training and certification through Postpartum Support International as well as the Postpartum Stress Center. Since then, she’s been equipping and empowering women to thrive in every season of motherhood and beyond.

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