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The Girl Next Door Podcast

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd

Two (former) next door neighbors, one awesome podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:10

Become a Friend of the Show!

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/09/14

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're excited to announce the launch of our Patreon community which gives listeners a way to financially support the show plus have access to bonus episodes and live virtual hangouts with us. Thank you so much for considering supporting the show by becoming a Friend of the Show!Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews

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1:09:47

Everyday and Divine Feminism

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/09/07

We have much to say and many strong feelings about being women. In our conversation, we share what we love and what we find challenging about being women. Then we explore the power and beauty of feminism, the everyday and the divine, as well as the places we express feminism, from the home to our faith to the gym.Mentioned on the show:Raising Girls, Raising Boys podcast episodeJesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible's View of WomenA Year of Biblical WomanhoodThe Book of LongingsThe

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47:14

How We Are and Aren't Turning Into Our Parents

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/08/24

Are we or are we not turning into our parents? The answer is yes. Along the way we find out why someone might think you're in a relationship with your mom, who is and isn't buying the fun lunchbox food, and what we learned from an impassioned letter asking for a pet.Mentioned on the show:BevBandsDel Monte Veggieful Pocket PiesConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple

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47:16

School Volunteering at Your Speed

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/08/10

We're taking the pressure and guilt out of being involved at your kids' school. We share the volunteers activities that weren't our favorite, the ones that were, and the lessons we learned. Plus we're giving you permission to say "no" when you want to and feel good about it.Mentioned on the show:How To Say And Accept "No" episodeThe Big Fib podcastConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails:

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50:56

How We're Cheap and Splurgy

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/07/27

From the Loops and golf carts of our past to the decaying bedspreads and fancy vacuums of our present, today we're chatting about cheap and splurgy spending habits. Plus we share the ways we spend differently than our spouses and our favorite cheap thrills.Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's Wisconsin blog posts: Hello from Wisconsin!; Summer days in Wisconsin; Our month in Eau ClaireCaraway pots and pansCole Haan Zerogrand shoesMint mobileAway suitcasesEpson Ecotank 3850Owala FreeSip water bottleBest

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45:52

Kids and Screen Time

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/07/13

Today we're digging into the seven-layer dip of parenting, also known as navigating screen time for kids. We share how our kids are using screens currently, how we evaluate media, and what's on our "nope" list. Plus we bravely look ahead to the teen years and think about we how we might manage screens and social media use.Mentioned on the show:Nintendo Switch LiteMinecraftEpic BooksTeaching TextbooksProdigy mathStack the States appABCya!Typing.comReply All podcast episode about YouTube Kids: "The

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40:28

Summer Reading Round Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/06/29

Let's talk about what we're reading this summer! We share our recent reads and what's on deck. Plus we discuss how we know when to abandon a book and what our summer reading habits are like.Mentioned on the show:My Oxford YearThe Throne of Glass seriesCourt of Thorns and RosesThe MaidThe Golden CoupleThe Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryI Guess I Haven't Learned That YetThis Is How The Word Is PassedThe Paris ApartmentSweet Little LiesThe Turtle of OmanCirceThe Song of AchillesThe Wolf DenThe Hidden

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1:08:30

Time Management Wins & Challenges

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/06/15

We're sending you a calendar invite to chat about time management. So pencil us in to hear what systems and tools we currently use. Plus the time management challenges we are trying to conquer. End-of-school madness and summer schedules, we are definitely looking at you.Mentioned on the show:Jumbo Command bathroom hookPlum Paper Homeschool PlannerSchool Nest Homeschool PlannerWeekly Intentions printableTo-doist appBusy Toddler preschool activitiesSwimWays Spring Float Recliner XLConnect with us on

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38:51

Solo Parenting Toolbox

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/06/01

Although we usually co-parent with our awesome spouses, we've raked up many solo-parenting hours as well. We're sharing the tips we've learned along the way and getting honest about our solo-parenting strengths and weaknesses. Plus what's the worst and also kind of the best about being the only parent on duty once in a while.Mentioned on the show:Yeti tumbler handleBondi Sands self-tannerEveryday Gradual TannerConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website:

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52:21

Celebrities & Immersed in Lavender

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/05/18

This episode is like picking up a celebrity gossip magazine at the airport. We've got past and current celebrity crushes, real-life encounters with famous people, and hot-takes on controversial stars. Plus, the celebrities we might be able to reach if we needed to phone a friend and save the world. You'll also notice that this episode has a pleasant lavender scent.Mentioned on the show:Kelsey's blog post all about buying a second home in the MidwestOpen Book by Jessica SimpsonConnect with us on

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59:48

A Conversation About White Privilege

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/05/04

We always say we want this show to feel like sitting down with your girl friends. So we pick the topics we talk about when the mics aren't around. Sometimes that means talking about our periods or home organization or parenting. And sometimes that means talking about white privilege and fighting racism. With an open mind and an open heart, we hope you'll join us for a conversation about white privilege.Mentioned on the show:Thinx thongsWe quote from this Washington Post articleWhite FragilityQuote

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38:47

How We Stress and Cope

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/04/20

From telling our husbands to talk as fast as they can to getting real blamey, we're chatting all about stress and how we cope. We share what elevates our stress levels and the healthy and not so healthy things we do about it. Plus we share what we can do now to help ourselves get through this busy end-of-school-year season.Mentioned on the show:Hang out with us on Instagram! We're @higirlsnextdoor.Do you have Thursday house?Tripod/selfie stick with bluetooth remoteConnect with us on Instagram at

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56:35

Our Approach to Equity in Marriage

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/04/06

To celebrate wedding anniversaries we are having a conversation about equity in marriage. We share what equitable marriages mean to us and how we practice what we preach across money, time, raising kids, and communication. Happy anniversary to us both + our wonderful husbands next door!Mentioned on the show:HomeExchange.comOur episode: Household Division of LaborInfinity Pro The Knot Dr. brush hair dryerBoden jersey pull-on jersey skirtConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes

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38:27

Spring Reading Round Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/03/23

Spring means fresh reading queues and new books are blooming. We compare our current reading lives and swap book recommendations. Then we discuss the reading habits of the husbands next door and how much we talk about books with them. Happy spring reading!Mentioned on the show:Neione period underwearDevil in the White CityTen Thousand Doors of JanuaryHarry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceBud Not BuddyThe Mother-in-LawMy Lady JaneWhen Breath Becomes AirCrying in H MartOrdinary GraceOne, Two,

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1:05:21

Let's Talk About Our Periods!

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/03/09

Join us for a romp of a conversation about menstruation. From first periods to adventures in PMS and our experiences (and questions) with trendier period products like menstrual cups and period underwear, this episode is guaranteed to be more fun than reading the instructions in the Tampax box.Mentioned on the show:Ukrainian's Choice: Fight or Flee (The Daily podcast)The Man Leading Ukraine (The Journal podcast)Russia Invades Ukraine (Pantsuit Politics)International Rescue CommitteeMo News

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46:39

Organization Wins and Challenges

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/02/23

We're inviting you into our homes for a tour of our current organization wins and challenges. And because we know you won't judge, we're also revealing the messiest, not-working-at-all areas in each of our houses and vow to do something about it – dead plants, passports, and all.Our past episodes on organization: Organization That Works,Current Organization and DisorganizationA blog post all about Kelsey's nail-painting ritualKelsey is loving her new Caraway cookwareTazo teas: glazed lemon loaf,

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33:23

Our Cabin Retreat & Making Time For Creativity

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/02/09

We're sharing the details of our recent cozy creative cabin retreat. We chat about how we structured a weekend of collaboration and rest plus the reasons why we are the perfect traveling companions. Then we share encouragement for why YOU should make time for your creative interests and how to make that happen.Mentioned on the show:Weekday Vegetarians cookbookNo-Fuss Family CookbookPillow in the Pines, the Airbnb where we stayed in Pine, AZOld Country Inn, the amazing pizza place where we went to

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43:25

Our Intentions for 2022

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/01/26

We're sharing our intentions for 2022 including our words for the year and specific goals in different areas of our lives. Plus, as has become our tradition, we leave encouraging messages for our future selves.Mentioned on the show:Mary Van Geffin parenting coachPrecious Car-go! Expressie nail polishStation Eleven show and bookConnect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoorSee show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on

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40:29

How We Set New Year Intentions

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2022/01/12

As we gently greet a new year, we each share how we go about setting new year intentions.Mentioned on the show:Plum Paper Planner10 Things To Tell You Podcast (with end of year reflections)Daily Habit Tracker from Elise Cripe for newsletter subscribersPlay kitchenPodcasts that Kelsey enjoyed with reflections and/or new year intentions this year:HappierHappier in HollywoodFor Colored NerdsThe SporkfulA Beautiful Mess PodcastThe Lazy GeniusFriendlierSow ConnectedConnect with us on Instagram at

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47:13

2021 Wrap Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2021/12/29

With relief, laughter, and some tears we look back at the year that was 2021. We reflect on what was good, what was hard, and what we learned. Plus we hear the messages that we left ourselves at the beginning of the year. We are so thankful that you chose to spend some of your year with us. Wishing you peace and light as you end the year and start a new one, friends! We'll see you in 2022. See all the links for things we mention in our website show notes: 2021 Wrap UpConnect with us on Instagram at

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