How to Protect Your Peace with Whitney Goodman

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and author Whitney Goodman to explore the complexity of family estrangement. What it really means, why it happens, and how to navigate it with compassion. We talk about the spectrum of contact between family members, the difference between distance and punishment, and how social media, boundary violations, and generational patterns all play a role in creating tension—especially in the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law dynamic. I also share insights from my new book, You, Your Husband, and His Mother, introducing the VAULT Method to help couples align around values, boundaries, and teamwork. This conversation is for anyone who’s ever questioned how much contact with family feels healthy and how to protect your peace without guilt. Grab my upcoming book, You, Your Husband, and His Mother at the link below: https://www.drtracyd.com/you-your-husband-and-his-mother Subscribe to @drtracyd for more videos on relationships, managing your in-law dynamic, mental health, and psychology. Hey there! I’m Dr. Tracy, Clinical Psychologist and Relationship Expert. I take the concepts, tools, and exercises that I use with real couples everyday and show you how you can implement them in your life and in your relationships. Backed by evidence and real clinical experience. Here are some of my useful links: My upcoming book: You, Your Husband, and His Mother https://www.drtracyd.com/you-your-husband-and-his-mother My bestselling book: I Didn't Sign Up for This https://www.drtracyd.com/book My Relationship Support Program | Be Connected https://www.drtracyd.com/join Resources, Guides, & Workshops https://www.drtracyd.com/work 🎧 Podcast | https://www.drtracyd.com/podcast 📷 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drtracyd/ 💻 Website | https://www.drtracyd.com/ 🧵Threads | https://www.threads.net/@drtracyd 📒 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DrTracyD/