Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?

Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?

Cathy Riva Bloomgarden

Episodes 14
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (27)
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
68%
Hosting
media.rss.com

About This Podcast

Ever wondered what could happen if we stopped being right and started being open?

Must In-Laws Be Outlaws? is a playful, honest, and surprisingly heartfelt podcast hosted by a mother-in-law, Lucette Bloomgarden and daughter-in-law, Cathy Riva Bloomgarden, who didn't exactly start out as best friends. In fact, if you met them in the early days, you might have politely wondered how they would ever share a holiday table - let alone a microphone. This podcast is the story of how two women navigated misunderstanding, judgement, hurt feelings and unspoken expectations... and chose a different ending and how you can too. Instead of remaining "outlaws" in each other's lives, they leaned into curiosity, compassion, humor, and radical honesty - and slowly transformed a strained relationship into one rooted in respect, trust and genuine friendship. This podcast is for anyone who has struggled in any kind of a relationship whether with family, in-laws, friends or even themselves.

Each episode blends real-life stories, thoughtful reflection, and laugh-out-loud moments as they explore what it actually takes to soften a guarded heart, find forgiveness, and build meaningful connection - especially with someone you didn't choose but are deeply connected to. From awkward beginnings and emotional landmines to breakthroughs, boundaries, and unexpected joy, nothing is off-limits.

With insight, humor, and lived wisdom from two generations, this podcast offers a refreshing perspective on how relationships can evolve when we listen differently, speak honestly, and choose connection over conflict. Expect warmth, wit, a few hard truths, and plenty of laughter- because healing doesn't have to be heavy, and growth can be joyful.

Come curious. Leave lighter. And discover that sometimes, the most unexpected relationships can become the most meaningful ones.

Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mustinlawsbeoutlaws

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Recent Episodes

S1E11 The Secret to Stronger Relationships? Stop Trying to Win

Jun 10, 2026 33m

What can one of the world's most celebrated event planners teach us about relationships? This week, legendary event planner David Monn joins Cathy and Lucette to share wisdom gained from producing…

S1 Who Knew We Were So Alike? Get to Know the Co-hosts Bonus Content

Jun 03, 2026 4m Bonus

In this special "Get to Know the Hosts" bonus content of "Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?", Cathy and Lucette turn the tables and ask each other some revealing questions. What would people be surprised to…

S1E10 Could Your Anxiety Be Inherited?

May 27, 2026 28m

Guest Macha Einbender, Family Constellation Facilitator, joins us for a fascinating conversation about inherited family patterns, emotional conditioning, and the hidden dynamics that shape our…

S1 Tone Takes A Toll

May 21, 2026 0m Bonus

From Must In-Laws Be Outlaws - Episode 2People don't realize HOW much tone affects relationshipsEspecially in familiesEspecially when nobody feels heardSometimes it's not the words that hurt us the…

S1E9 Blood vs. Belonging: Does Loyalty to Mom Leave Room for Other Mother Figures

May 14, 2026 30m

Guest Loren Heuschkel Guidance Counsellor & High School English teacher explains allegiance to one's mom starts young, but there is room for everyone. And, one trait to be a great mother-in-law…

S1E8 What does a successful relationship look like? What is a good in-law? Episode 8

May 06, 2026 23m

What is a good in-law? How does a mother become a good mother-in-law? How do we choose to grow despite friction? We offer tools we use in our own relationships that have healed our differences.

S1E7 Guest Joan Falk, Ph.D. Managing Stress and the Mother-In-Law Relationship

Apr 29, 2026 24m

Guest Joan Falk, Ph.D. - Clinical Psychologist breaks down stress management and the Mother In-Law relationship. How to deal with different communication styles, advice for troubled relationships and…

S1E6 How do you handle strong emotion towards someone and we open up the M-I-L Hotline

Apr 22, 2026 29m

As mother-in-law and daughter-in-law we did not always get along, but now we are the closest of friends. Together we tackle relationship situations that everyone seems to face. On today's episode we…

S1E5 Navigating Family Vacations... Must In-Laws Be Outlaws Go on a Cruise

Apr 15, 2026 23m

13 Family Members. One Cruise. No Escape. How do families survive the high seas? Sometimes staying calm is not about the ocean... it's about how you navigate each other.Tune in to find out tips on…

S1E5 Calm Seas, Heated Moments: Navigating Family Vacations

Apr 08, 2026 29m

What happens when you mix 13 family members, one cruise ship and a whole lot of history?In this episode of Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?, we take our relationship experiment to the open sea aboard…

S1E4 Boundary or Blessing? When Your Mother-in-Law Takes Over the House

Mar 25, 2026 21m

When a mother-in-law comes over and begins rearranging furniture, it can feel intrusive, or even disrespectful- even if her intentions are good. Only you can decide how important this issue truly is:…

S1E3 In a longterm relationship, how do we avoid falling back into old patterns?

Mar 18, 2026 25m

When you live together (and sometimes even work together) it is easy to fall into a routine. We discuss how we keep relationships fresh and inquire how that helps around stressful times like the…

S1E2 How Do You Take The High Road?

Mar 11, 2026 24m

Lean in as the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo, Lucette and Cathy Bloomgarden, discuss taking the high road. This doesn't mean staying silent or pretending you are not hurt. It means choosing…

S1E1 Episode 1: Do In-Laws Have To Be Outlaws? We were, at first...

Mar 03, 2026 27m

Meet Mother in Law Lucette Bloomgarden and Daughter in Law Cathy Riva Bloomgarden as they navigate tough relationship experiences to become good friends and how you can too.

Trailer for Must In-Laws Be Outlaws?

Mar 03, 2026 1m Trailer

Promotional Trailer for Podcast Must In Laws Be Outlaws? The podcast where two women, a mother in law and daughter in law, navigate a rocky relationship to become unlikely friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Must In-Laws Be Outlaws? have?

Must In-Laws Be Outlaws? has published 14 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Comedy, Relationships.

Is Must In-Laws Be Outlaws? still active?

Must In-Laws Be Outlaws? is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.

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