The Girl Next Door Podcast

Today we're feeling the warm and fuzzies for our parents (hi, Mom and Dad!) and sharing the things we're grateful that they taught us, from the little things to the big. Plus how we're carrying those things forward in our own families.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing something we definitely learned about what not to do by watching our parents.See full show notes on our website: 10 Things We Learned From Our ParentsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2025

With a lot of heart, today we're chatting about how grateful we are for each other and our friendship. We recount how we met as next door neighbors, became podcast co-hosts, and over the years have grown into the dearest of friends. We also share what we've learned from one another and the ways we make each other better people. We immediately shared a big hug after recording this.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing what's surprised us the most about the other person or our friendship.We are thankful for all of our listeners near and far, and happy Thanksgiving this week to our American listeners!See full show notes on our website: We're Thankful for UsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2025

Gifting has lost the plot a little bit lately. Instead of feeling generous and joyful, gifting during the holidays can feel like a chore. We're exploring what's changed and how we can gift better. Plus, how to make managing wish lists less onerous and a few little luxuries we're recommending.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we each share something we're doing differently when it comes to gift-giving this year.See full show notes on our website: Gifting Better Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2025

Grab a snack because this episode will make you hungry.We're leaning into cozy season with a conversation all about comfort food. We share the comfort foods from our childhoods, the new ones we've found in adulthood, and what comfort foods we're creating for our kids. Plus, what we crave when we're sick.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing the specific comfort foods we crave when we're blissfully alone.See full show notes on our website: Comfort Food Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2025

In honor of spooky season, we're revealing – and laughing over – our minor fears. Find out why you too should be terrified of: arts and craft, a trip to the zoo, sending a friendly text, and more.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a time we had to overcome a fear.Also for Friends of the Show, mark your calendars for Sunday, November 16 at 9 am Pacific / 12 pm Eastern for our live Holiday Hangout! These are casual and fun conversations chatting about our holiday plans, stresses, gift ideas, and more! Become a Friend of the Show for just $5/month and get access to all our bonus content and past live hangouts!See full show notes on our website: Minor Fears Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2025

We have a tender episode today talking about death. We share our experiences with death thus far, and how we are thinking about that inevitability for loved ones and more generally. We also share the songs and writing about death that have moved us.Thanks for being here with us, and we're so glad to be with you.Just for Friends of the Show, we're each sharing our current thoughts on how we hope to be remembered one day when we leave this life.See full show notes on our website: Let's Talk About DeathConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2025

Are you ready for creepy, cozy reading season? You know we are! On this bookish episode, we share our current reads and TBRs. Plus what our kids are reading, what else we're listening to, and our recent memorable reading moments.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a recent book or two that disappointed us! We don't like to bash books publicly, but every reader knows that you need to vent to fellow readers from time to time.Happy reading! See full show notes on our website: Fall Bookshelf Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2025

Friends, it's Fall Extravaganza!! This year, we have an apple theme and take it way too far. (Would you expect anything less?) On our apple romp we get judgy but also informative, try apple recipes, and declare apple approves and abominations. Plus, we sniff sophisticated apple candles and take an apple-themed "would you rather?" quiz. Detours include witchy book club, jeans shopping, and Midwestern sayings.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing what we are not looking forward to this fall.See full show notes on our website: Fall Extravaganza & Apple AbominationsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2025

Hop on in, we're going for a drive! We compare notes on learning how to drive, and make pit stops for our driving personalities, car essentials, and the joy of driving. Plus, Kelsey's driving quirk and what Erica can't stand in the car.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're chatting about how we're thinking about teaching our own kids to drive (gulp!). And would love your advice!Happy (safe) driving, friends!See full show notes on our website: DrivingBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2025

Join us for a conversation full of fall leaves, cozy libraries, and tradition. Erica interviews Kelsey about her time at Yale as a graduate student! Erica asks all of her burning questions, and Kelsey invites you to stroll down Ivy League memory lane with her.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, Kelsey is telling us what she would do differently if she were going to relive her time at Yale. See full show notes on our website: Kelsey at Yale Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2025

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Happy back to school season! With three middle-schoolers between us, we're diving into those beautifully awkward, formative years. We'll share stories from our own middle school days and talk honestly about parenting tweens today: the wins, the struggles, and all the messy moments in between.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing our most embarrassing middle school memories.See full show notes on our website: Back to (Middle) School Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2025

Today we're parenting in public, or at least talking about it. We discuss why it makes us a little sweaty, the worse public parenting situations we've been in, and our best advice.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing the parenting things we only do at home and never in public. Join us there for our answers plus all of our bonus content including full-length bonus episodes! See full show notes on our website: Parenting in Public Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2025

Get your checklist ready, let's get stuff done! We share our strategies for being productive, calendaring, and to-do lists. Plus, how we motivate ourselves when we really don't want to do anything. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing what stuff we're not getting done. See full show notes on our website: How We Get Stuff Done Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2025

We're catching up on how our summers went—as friends do! We share highs and lows and discuss how our summer plans actually played out.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing what didn't go so well this summer.See full show notes on our website: How Was Your Summer? Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2025

We're sharing what money management looks like in our houses and in our marriages. We talk about the roles we and our husbands take when it comes to finances, the disagreements we've navigated with our spouses, and what we've learned along the way. Plus, how we're teaching our kids about money.With Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a financial conversation that we had in our marriages that made a big impact. See full show notes on our website: Family Money Management Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 July 2025

What's on your bucket list? Join us as we share ours including what we want to accomplish, where we want to travel, and what's on our family bucket lists.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're both sharing some more personal bucket list items. See full show notes on our website: Bucket Lists Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2025

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.What does summer what does summer look, smell, feel, taste, and sound like to you? That's what we're chatting about on the show today. From grilled hot dogs to legs sticking to hot vinyl car seats, we describe unique portraits of summer in our childhoods and in parenthood.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're talking about the sense sensations we wish we could forget about summer.See full show notes on our website: Summer Five Senses PortraitConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2025

To celebrate America's 247th birthday on July 4th, we're exploring what patriotism means to us and reflecting on how it's expressed today. We also share what makes us proud to be American, and where we see room for growth as a nation.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing how we feel about patriotic symbolism like flying the flag and singing the national anthem before sporting events. See full show notes on our website: Let's Talk About Patriotism Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 June 2025

Moms, pack your swimsuit and emotional baggage, we're going on vacation!We explore the experience of being a mom on vacation and how to make the best of it, from planning, to family time, and doing what we love too.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we share what we think our kids will remember about us on vacation, the good and the bad!See full show notes on our website: How To Vacation MomConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2025

In today's episode, Erica shares her experience growing up in the Evangelical Christian church. She reflects on both the meaningful aspects that she still values today, and what she finds problematic. Erica opens up about how her faith has evolved and what she now seeks in a church community.Thanks so much for listening with an open heart. See full show notes on our website: Erica's Evangelical Upbringing Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected], read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2025

As ladies in our 40s, we've got perimenopause on our minds – let's chat about it! We share where we are personally in this journey, what our interaction with providers has been like , and how we'd like to see the conversation around perimenopause change.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we have a companion bonus book club episode for you! We are discussing The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver. In the episode we dive even deeper into the changes that menopause brings and how we can navigate it as comfortably and gracefully as possible. See full show notes on our website: Fun With Perimenopause! Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

Let's design our summers! We're chatting about how we plan a summer with kids and get into topics like snacks, chores, screen time, and–oh yeah!–summer fun!For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're both sharing how we design great summers for ourselves as well (not just our kids!). See full show notes on our website: Designing Our Summers Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

**Whoops, we scheduled this episode to come out a day early so it's our little Tuesday gift to you!** In honor of both of our wedding anniversaries this month, we're bringing back a favorite relationship topic: best spouse/worst spouse!In the spirit of loving honesty, and with full acknowledgement that we actually think our husbands are the best, we share the traits that make our husbands, and ourselves, the best and worst spouses. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we'd love to hear and chat about how you are the best and worst spouse/partner/or friend. See full show notes on our website: Best Spouse/Worst Spouse Again Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2025

We invite you to join us with an open heart as we discuss abortion. While we're not experts, we hope to model how we can have nuanced and meaningful conversations even on divisive topics.Thank you so much for listening and being in conversation with us. See full show notes on our website: Let's Talk About Abortion Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

It's time for another bookish episode! We check in on our reading lives, chat about what we're reading lately, and what we're looking forward to reading. Plus we share what our kids are reading lately. We mention what else we're listening to (besides audiobooks) and our recent memorable reading moment. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing our favorite reading and bookish accessories Plus, get bonus book club episodes this year as a Friend of the Show! We'll be reading and discussing The New Menopause and The Frozen River. See full show notes on our website: Spring Bookshelf Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

Today we're sharing the 10 best pieces of advice that we've heard. They touch on parenting, trusting yourself, personal finances, time management, navigating hard times, and more.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing the worst advice we've ever heard – we'd love to know if you agree! See full show notes on our website: Best Advice We've Heard Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2025

Sometimes a little change makes all the difference. Today we're sharing 10 little changes we've made that have made our lives better.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a nagging annoyance in our lives and we're asking for your ideas for little changes that might make them better. See full show notes on our website: Little Changes, Big Difference Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] Kelsey's blog and SubstackYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2025

We're bringing the new year energy to our annual show about our intentions, goals, and plans for the year ahead. We each share our word for the year, what big things are coming up for us this year, and, as always, leave messages for our future selves. See full show notes on our website: Our Intentions for 2025 Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Get more content from Kelsey on her RISING*SHINING blog + podcast and Substack. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Before we set intentions and goals for the year, we like to clear the air. This episode has become an annual tradition in which we share the annoying things in our lives that we just need to speak out loud.For Friends of the Show, we're each sharing something not annoying at all and that is actually making our lives quite pleasant.As we start the 12th season of the show (!!) please consider becoming a Friend of the Show if you aren't already. Each year, Friends of the Show get bonus episodes from us, a sneak peak at our episode topics for the year, and access to all of our past bonus content. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do to produce the show! See full show notes on our website: Annual Airing of the Grievances Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025

That's a wrap for 2024! We look back at how our intentions for the year showed up for us, and share what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Plus we share favorites from the year and hear messages from our past selves. And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine. See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/look-back-at-2024/ Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 December 2024

Shhhh...find a quiet spot amidst the holiday hubbub and enjoy this gift from us to you. We share our holiday horror stories and our best and worst mom gifts ever. Plus, Erica gives us a holiday would you rather quiz.Happy holidays, friends! We hope you find a few quiet holiday moments alone. You deserve it!And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 December 2024

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Today we're getting nostalgic and festive: it's 80s Kid Christmas! We're walking down memory lane and remembering what Christmas was like during our childhoods in the glorious 80s. For Friends of the Show, we're sharing what current Christmas trends we think will seem very outdated in 30+ years. See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/80s-kid-christmas/ Join Kelsey to set your goals for 2025 during her workshop, Your Year to Shine. Details and registration. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

These are the things we use up and love so much we buy them again. We swap our "empties" across food, personal care, makeup, and cleaning products. We hope you find a new favorite to try!For Friends of the Show we think back to childhood and share our generational empties: the products we remember our family using, and maybe still use!Plus, Erica gives us an update on her breast cancer treatment. See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/11/empties/ Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

Kelsey will be hosting her goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine, again for 2025. Join Kelsey to set realistic goals for the new year that fit your season of life and personality. Workshop content will be hosted on Substack and offered in podcast episodes to fit your full schedule, plus there will be Zoom meetings with Kelsey to refine your goals and to check in every quarter throughout the year. Registration is $159. Register for Your Year to Shine, or read more about the workshop on her blog or on Substack. Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

Today we're chatting about things that derail our days, and how we move forward. We talk about those everyday day derailers like moody kids, tech challenges, and an unexpected mess. And we explore those really big derailers including how we're processing the election and a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Then: how we move forward. For Friends of the Show we're each sharing a recently derailed day that we had and how we handled them. See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/11/day-derailers/ Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

Well that's the worst episode title we've ever had. As you can see, we have a hard episode today, friends, and tissues are required. Erica is sharing details about her recent breast cancer diagnosis, what she knows so far, and how she's doing. Thanks for being here with us, and most importantly, please schedule a mammogram for yourself if you're old enough for one or if your doctor recommends one. Here are the CDC recommendations for breast cancer screening. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 October 2024

We're on a fall break this week and so are bringing you a favorite from our archives: Cookbooks & A Spooky Delivery. Originally published in November 2020. Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2024

Friends, it's time for our annual autumnal episode! Join us for a romp through fall flavored coffee creamers, a very serious (actually not at all) fall-themed would you rather, ridiculous candle sniffing – and more. You know the drill! Happy fall, friends! See full show notes on our website: Fall Extravaganza & Our Spooky Boyfriends Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 October 2024

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. What's your Monday like, friends? We're spending the episode chatting all about ours: how they typically go, what's working well, and what's challenging. Plus, we share our best advice for the Sunday blues and Monday sickness. We also have a cry for help and an unexpected possible solution. For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're continuing the conversation talking about what our Fridays are like. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2024

Register for Kelsey's workshop: Everyday Habits, Routines, and Rituals. Starts Monday, September 9th! As social media has changed, so have our habits. Join us as we reflect and check in with ourselves. We share how we use social media lately, how we feel about it, and how our habits have changed over time. Plus the pros and cons we see in social media for ourselves and society.For Friends of the Show, we share how we're thinking about allowing our kids use social media (or not). See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/09/how-were-using-social-media-lately/ Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 September 2024

What's happening with dinner at our houses? We're talking all about it from what we actually eat, what our kids are picky about, and what the dinner vibes are like lately. Along the way we ponder Manwich and the proper way to eat a corn dog. Bon appetit! See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/08/real-life-dinners/ Kelsey's workshop: Register for Everyday Habits, Routines, and Rituals or read more about the workshop Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2024

Calling all school moms, this episode is for you! We're sharing our best advice for the big transition of sending your child to school, for the first time and for the seasoned school moms too. We chat about what to expect, how to communicate with teachers, and give lots of permission (as we do) so that you won't be overwhelmed. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 August 2024

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Kelsey is in the hot seat today as Erica interviews her about practicing sustainability at home. Along the way we have a nostalgic moment with Ferngully, offer lots of practical tips, and give you permission to do your best. Just for Friends of the Show, Kelsey shares the unsustainable things she sees people doing that she wants to correct (but is usually too nice to do so). See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 7 August 2024

This fall, Kelsey is offering Everyday Habits, Rituals, and Routines, a workshop to bring more intention to your days. Hear more about it in this episode from her RISING*SHINING podcast. Register for Everyday Habits, Rituals, and RoutinesRead more about the workshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 31 July 2024

Today we're bringing you the third episode in our Everyday Home Series. We're inviting you into our homes and chatting about how we actually live in them. From where we do most of our living to where we eat, and where we keep those random household necessities. Plus, some desert-specific ways we live in our homes. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 July 2024

Continuing our Everyday Home Series, we chat about our best affordable home decor tips. We share the best home updates you can make for under $100 and our favorite affordable brands. Plus where we save money on decor versus where we've found it's worth spending a bit more. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 July 2024

Welcome to our summer Everyday Home series! Today we're chatting about creating a home that you love to live in and that works for your family. Stay tuned for our next episodes on affordable home design and how we actual live in our homes. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2024

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityJoin us for an evening routines choose-your-own adventure! Down one path you'll find orderly calm, and down the other it's boisterous bordering on chaotic.Do not take detours for shower complaints nor a pre-bedtime cheese stick. Beware your husband's toothbrush in the dark! But do get as specific and quirky as you would like when it comes to getting yourself ready for bed. And don't worry, those late night snacks are off the books. Just for Friends of the Show, we're sharing our evening skin care routines.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2024

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communitySee full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe all have our superpowers and one of Erica's is setting and encouraging boundaries. Get ready for some big sister energy from the Queen of Boundaries herself as we explore why and how we set boundaries. We hope you'll feel empowered to set and hold any boundaries that you need in your life!Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 June 2024

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community Today we're inventing the wheel as we drive, or at least that's how it can feel when it comes to kids and screen time. This is a topic we're revisiting so we share what devices and screen privileges our kids have now, what we've changed our minds about, and our best parenting advice for kids and screens. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.com Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: [email protected] reviews on Apple Podcasts of where ever you listen really help the show – thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024