Extended Family Drama: Should You Call Out Your Sister-in-Law?

In this episode of Blended, Kate Ferdinand is joined by Nathalie and Cilla for a conversation that starts close to home. Cilla drops a bomb about a personal family situation she’s been navigating, and the ladies rally around her, reminding her just how strong she’s been through everything. Blended families aren’t just about step parents and children, they include extended family too, and sometimes that’s where things get complicated. The first dilemma centres on a sister-in-law who ignores her brother’s child because she doesn’t like his wife. The mum is worried it’s now affecting the child and doesn’t know how to handle the tension without making things worse. The second dilemma is wedding drama. A bride feels her sister-in-law, who is also the event planner, is making the big day about herself and taking over decisions. She hasn’t said anything to her partner yet and is questioning whether she’s overreacting. Kate, Nathalie and Cilla dive into boundaries, communication and when you have to speak up even if it feels uncomfortable. And for once, the panel don’t all agree. Cilla and Nathalie challenge Kate’s view, leading to a honest and divided conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Extended Family Drama: Should You Call Out Your Sister-in-Law? is an episode from Blended by Kate Ferdinand .

This episode is 45:55 long.

This episode was published on Apr 8, 2026.

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