No One Told Us

Have you ever found yourself navigating a tricky situation with your in-laws? In this conversation, Rachael interviews Dr. Tracy, a psychologist and couples therapist, all about the topic of in-laws and how they can affect relationships with significant others. Dr. Tracy provides lots of tips for communication and speaking up in uncomfortable situations and how to handle challenging family dynamics with respect. 

Inside this episode:

How in-law and family dynamics impact relationships

How to set and enforce healthy boundaries with in-laws and parents

The difference between requests vs. boundaries

Navigating relationship challenges as new parents

How to handle relationships with toxic family members and the option of going no contact

Help finding ways to nurture the connection with your partner

The power in trusting yourself and tuning out outside advice

And so much more!

Mentioned in this episode:

Dr. Tracy’s website: ⁠https://www.drtracyd.com/⁠ 

Dr. Tracy’s podcast: ⁠I’m Not Your Shrink⁠

Dr. Tracy’s instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/?hl=en⁠ 

Dr. Tracy’s Book: ⁠I Didn’t Sign Up for This ⁠

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What does it mean to raise boys in a world where masculinity feels impossible to get right? This week on No One Told Us, Rachael is joined by author and cultural critic Ruth Whippman to talk about her powerful new book, BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.

We’re digging deep into the unspoken challenges of parenting boys today—gendered expectations that begin before birth, the emotional isolation of boys in our culture, and the ways that patriarchy harms everyone, not just women. Ruth brings a compassionate, sharp, and often funny lens to topics like toxic masculinity, feminism, screen time, school struggles, and why our young boys are struggling so much right now.

Inside this episode…..

Ruth’s own experience raising 3 boys as a feminist

Unhelpful stereotypes like “boys will be boys” and how they harm our children

Ruth’s opinion on Netflix’s show "Adolescence" and its portrayal of modern boyhood

Why today’s world is a “perfect storm” for young boys and men to be radicalized

How do we hold young men accountable without sending them into shame and shutdown?

How patriarchy harms both men and women, and Ruth’s recommendations for both #boymoms and #boydads

And what can we do—today—as parents, to change the story for our little boys?

Plus so much more!

This episode is for anyone raising boys, loving boys, or trying to understand them in a culture that so often gets masculinity wrong. 💙

Mentioned in this episode:

Ruth’s Book: ⁠BoyMom:  Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity ⁠

Ruth’s Substack: ⁠I Blame Society ⁠

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Did you feel totally unprepared for just how angry you might feel after becoming a mom? You’re not alone. In this episode, Rachael sits down with psychologist Yara Heary to unpack why anger shows up so often in early motherhood and why it’s not something to feel ashamed of.

Together, they explore the identity shifts that happen postpartum, the strain on relationships, and the nervous system challenges that can leave us feeling triggered. Yara offers compassionate, practical tools to understand your anger, support yourself before it boils over, and move through motherhood with more ease and self-compassion.

Inside this episode:

Why anger is a normal and valid part of postpartum life

How shifting identities and relationship changes fuel resentment

The role of expectations in couples after a baby

Tools to support your nervous system before anger escalates

What to do when you feel triggered by your kids or partner

Practicing self-compassion and connecting with your inner child

How to assume the best of our children and others around us

Mentioned in this episode:


Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

Follow Yara on Instagram

Life After Birth with Yara Podcast

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In this episode, Rachael sits down with attorney and women’s rights advocate Daphne Delvaux to uncover what every working parent needs to know about their rights in the workplace. Known as The Mamattorney, Daphne has built her career fighting for fair treatment, equal pay, and family-friendly policies and she’s here to share the essential tools you need to advocate for yourself at work.

Together, they dive into pregnancy and postpartum protections, how to navigate discrimination, and why knowing your rights is one of the most empowering things you can do as a parent.

Inside this episode:

What to line up before and after announcing your pregnancy at work

How and when to share your pregnancy with your employer

Your legal rights around maternity leave, partner’s leave, and pumping accommodations

How to handle discrimination, unfair treatment, or wrongful termination

Negotiating family-friendly policies for better work-life balance

Tips for easing the transition back after maternity leave

Why knowledge is power when it comes to planning your family and your career

And so much more!

Mentioned in this episode:


The Mamattorney Academy membership


Employment Rights Guide

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Rachael chats with birth-to-five mental health specialist Michelle Charriere about what it really takes to build (and repair) a secure attachment with your child. They cover the four attachment styles, why repair matters more than perfection, and how to choose childcare that supports connection...plus real talk on daycare and sleep training without the internet drama.

And because they couldn’t resist, they end with a little Bravo TV fun, including Michelle’s pick for the best Housewives franchise to start with and a round of “F**k, Marry, Kill” (Bravo edition).

Inside this episode:

The four attachment styles (and why secure is the goal)

How repair builds trust after ruptures

Choosing childcare that supports emotional connection

Thoughts on daycare and sleep training

What to look for in a caregiver

Bravo TV picks and guilty pleasures

Mentioned in this episode:


@babiesandbrains

Parenting Through Attachment Course

Childcare & Preschool Guide

New Sibling Guide

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