You, Your Husband, and His Mother (and Your Business) with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura sits down with psychologist, couples therapist, and author Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to talk relationships: partners, in-laws, business dynamics, and the messy middle we all navigate. From setting expectations and boundaries to “repair” and seasons of push/pause, Tracy shares practical tools you can use at home and in entrepreneurship.

In this episode you will hear:

00:01 – Meet Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Author

02:06 – What Tracy Really Does: Breaking Cycles & Building Healthy Bonds

04:05 – New Book: You, Your Husband and His Mother (and Why It’s Needed)

05:43 – When Family Dynamics Become “You vs. Me”

07:50 – The VAULT Method: Becoming a Solid Team

08:44 – You, Your Husband… and Your Business: Changing the System

11:34 – The Dinner-Table Talk: Expectations, Desires, and Time

13:55 – Boundaries with the Business: Phone Time, Labels, and Clarity

15:03 – Values Conversation: Why Your Work Matters to You

16:43 – When Your Partner Feels Fear: Checkpoints & Safety

18:54 – A Season, Not Forever: Asking for Support with a Deadline