The Girl Next Door Podcast

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 U...

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...

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 a...

**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 ou...

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. Conn...

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...

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 Pat...

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! J...

Join us for an honest chat about what's going well, and not so well, with organization in our homes and lives. Plus we brave our kids' rooms to see what they look–and smell–like. For Friends of the Show on Patreon , we're each sharing a small organizing win that has a big impact. See full show notes on our website: Organizing Wins & Fails Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community...

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...

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 bec...

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-b...

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 S...

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...

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...

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 ye...

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...

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....

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: @higirlsnextdoor We love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.com Your reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen real...

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 g...

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 Pa...

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content. Cozy up for a fall bookish chat about what we're reading and hope to read this fall. Plus, meet our in-person book club's new mascot who literally floated into our lives. Just for Friends of the Show , visit our Patreon page where Erica will be giving a video tour of her fall TBR stack! See full show notes on our websit...

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...

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, R...

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 F...