Lesley Koeppel - How to Be the “Perfect” Mother-in-Law

DESCRIPTION:

Lesley Koeppel will speak on the evolving role of a mother-in-law as families change through milestones like weddings, children, and new partnerships. She blends psychological insight and real-life experience to show that being a “good” mother-in-law isn’t about perfection, but about learning to grieve change, accept your child’s new partner without judgment, and step back in a way that strengthens—rather than strains—family bonds. Key takeaways for audiences are practical and universal: relationships thrive when we release outdated roles, respect new priorities, and choose patience over control. By practicing self-reflection, repairing missteps, and embracing the long view, mothers-in-law can build healthier,more loving connections that support the entire family over time.

GUEST BIO:

Lesley Koeppel, LCSW, is a psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate serious health challenges and life’s most complicated relationships. In her New York City private practice, she has counseled countless women who, alongside personal struggles, often reveal the unspoken tensions between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. As a therapist and a mother-in-law, Lesley brings compassion, humor, a direct approach, and clarity to a subject that is often joked about but rarely explored honestly in her debut book.

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