Not the Girl Next Door

Liam Lazore began his transition nearly 5 years ago, and since then he's learned a lot about himself and the world around him. Liam has shared his story on social media, documenting the highs and lows, while answering some pretty out-of-pocket questions at times.  Host Meg Reynolds & Liam discussed some of the challenges he has faced, what has helped him on his journey, and more on this episod...

Do you work in or want to work in the music industry? Do you think there's a better way to get your next gig? Enter Nikki Sanz- CEO & founder of GIGGS- the LinkedIn for the music industry. Host Meg Reynolds interviewed Nikki about all things GIGGS- how it started, why it started, and where it's headed.  The two bonded over their individual passions & dreams, and the magic behind the music...

Who's ready to get their summer body!? Host Meg Reynolds sat down for a solo episode breaking down her guide to confidence.  She discusses her views on building confidence, tips on how to do so, her own journey, and more.  Later in the episode Meg also shared her thoughts and feelings on Taylor Swift's newest album "The Tortured Poets Department."  Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/No...

Not gonna lie guys... I didn't know what a "mulligan" was before this episode with Jacob Razo 🤣 We talked about the touchiest subjects in dating from cheating to the meaning of intimacy, and even our thoughts on open relationships. It's always good to get a man's perspective on these subjects, and Jacob definitely delivered.  Follow the podcast on instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

Need a new book for your TBR list? Well this week Briana McCabe, author of "The Red Flags I've Repeatedly Ignored" is on Not the Girl Next Door!  She discusess her debut novel, what lead to it's creation, and breaks down what red flags she's ignored in her past relationships. Briana and Meg also discuss their thoughts on modern dating, self-love, and more! TRIGGER WARNING: miscarriage, sexual assa...

BRB Host Meg Reynolds is going on vacay (much needed) but not without dropping a solo episode on you guys first.  As she's been dealing with her own burnout struggles, Meg discusses the importance of therapy, how to deal with the dreaded therapy hangover, why therapy may not be working for you, and more.  Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

Dale Marsh is thirty, flirty, and back on the podcast for a special 2 part episode. Dale first appeared on NTGND in season 1 to talk about her relationship traumas. 2 years later she's back to share how she's grown, the lessons she learned in her 20s, and what she's looking forward to in her 30s. Follow the podcast at instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

Dale Marsh is thirty, flirty, and back on the podcast for a special 2 part episode. Dale first appeared on NTGND in season 1 to talk about her relationship traumas. 2 years later she's back to share how she's grown, the lessons she learned in her 20s, and what she's looking forward to in her 30s. Follow the podcast at instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

In a world of microwave relationships, look for that crockpot love. Sabrina Zohar is back on Not the Girl Next Door with another dose of tough love.  Her and Meg discuss distinguishing gut instinct vs anxious attachment, texting in dating, and how to re-claim Valentine's Day for yourself. Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

Host Meg Reynolds sat down with content creator Jamison Lange for a wholesome episode on personal growth... and then they went off script. Meg and Jamison ACTUALLY discussed smut books, got real personal about their dating lives, and answered buring questions every man and woman wants to know. Don't worry, they still discussed mental health, their life mottos, and more! Follow the podcast: instagr...

Max Barry is a fitness/ cycling instructor, burlesque dancer, content creator, and works in tech... but beneath all the success and confidence he's like the rest of us- a human with fears & insecurities who's just trying to figure life out. He shared stories from his life which lead him to be the man he is today, from his coming out story to the work he's done to heal his inner child. Max shar...

From bad jokes at the Golden Globes to the revival of the Rom-Com, host Meg Reynolds had a plethora of topics to discuss this week. She shared her reactions to the flop that was Jo Koy hosting the Golden Globes, shared her insights to the new TikTok trend all about "female rage," her thoughts on the new rom-com 'Anyone But You,' and had some dating advice for women straight from the minds of men t...

Host Meg Reynolds is starting off season 3 of Not the Girl Next Door with a solo episode! She fills you all in on what she's been up to the past 6 weeks, while looking ahead to what this year holds. She shares her intentions and resolutions from the year, how you can shift your mindset, and lessons she'll be carrying with her this year. Follow: @notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

In the 70th episode, and final episode of season 2, host Meg Reynolds is taking a trip down memory lane in celebration of her 25th birthday, and 2 year anniversary of the podcast. She shares some passages from her high school & college journal, and reflects how far she has come in her mental health journey. Trigger Warning: as these passages discuss heavy topics. Follow: Instagram.com/notthegi...

As season 2 comes to an end, host Meg Reynolds has one last dose of dating tough love for you. In this episode she discusses dos and don'ts for dating apps, her hopes for her next relationship, modern masculinity, and what her view of the "chill girl" stereotype is. Follow: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

What is the meaning of creativity? What does it take to be a "creative." How can you connect with an audience, if you can't connect with your work yourself? Host Meg Reynolds answered these questions and more on this week's episode. She discusses imposter syndrome and being a creative, how to move past a creative block, and recapped her own recent battle with imposter syndrome following the podcas...

TRIGGER WARNING: Grief This week host Meg Reynolds discussed the grief she's been dealing with after losing her grandfather almost 2 months ago. She shares more about his life, how she's coping, and her thoughts on grief in general. Follow instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

Being able to look yourself in the mirror and love yourself is one of the best feelings in the world, but for many women, especially those who struggle with PCOS, that is no easy feat. Enter Ashley Miller, a fitness coach who has built her platform on helping women with PCOS take control of their life while she's navigated her own PCOS diagnosis. In this episode, Meg and Ashley discuss PCOS weight...

Calling all my chronic over-achievers (like myself). If you're questioning your life path, feeling unfullfiled when you reach your goals, or just feel overwhelmed in life, this episode is for you. Chris Castillo is the founder of "Empowered Achievers" and her mission is to help people take the pressure off and find themselves again. We discussed signs of burnout, how to define "success" for yourse...

Are you a little delulu when it comes to dating? Well, this episode is for you! Dating coach Sabrina Zohar joins the podcast for a dose of tough love when it comes to dating, and the realities of it. Navigating the dating world can be a minefield of disappointments, manipulation, and endless ghosting, but it doesn't have to be. So for my anxious daters, this episode is all about letting go of your...

Girl math doesn't apply to this conversation about finances. Writer Stefanie OConnell is known for helping women navigate their money and financial freedom on their own terms. Stefanie and host Meg Reynolds discussed the shame around women and finances, how you can take control of your budget, and broke down some shocking statistics about men vs women in finance. Follow instagram.com/notthegirlnex...

If you read the title, you guessed it, Meg's mom, Michelle, and aunt, Angela, joined the podcast this week for a raw conversation on generational trauma, divorce, and more. Michelle and Angela shared their feelings on Meg's big move to Nashville, their thoughts on her ex boyfriends, and how their own childhood trauma impacted them. TRIGGER WARNING: topics of SA, depression, grief, and abuse are di...

Host Meg Reynolds is joined by her roommate, Hannah Oemcke, for a very chaotic episode of the podcast. They discussed their thoughts on the Barbie movie and Hannah shared her thoughts on the past year living in Nashville. Meg gave her elevator pitch of why you should date her, and the episode concludes with thoughts on engagement rings, Meg's 2-inch rule for dating apps, and a string of random tho...

What does the term 'casual' mean, why do people still use Snapchat to date, and how do you know when it's time to define the relationship? These are the burning questions host Meg Reynolds discussed with repeat guest Charlotte Warren this week! Since we last heard from Charlotte, she's since started her own podcast, met her new boyfriend, and created more wacky charts for your pleasure on TikTok....