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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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49:39

Our Intentions for 2024

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2024/01/24

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityJoin us as we officially welcome 2024! We share what's on the horizon for each of us in 2024, our one-word intentions for the year, and our goals across all areas of our lives. Plus we get a little woo woo and pull animal spirit cards to see which spirits are guiding us this year. And, as always, we leave messages for our future selves to hear. We are wishing you a bright + hopeful 2024, friends!Mentioned on the show:Our very old episode where

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30:36

10 More Annoying Things

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2024/01/10

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityNew year, new grievances! We're kicking off the year with a laugh by sharing another round-up of annoying things. Think of this as our annual "airing of the grievances" to clear the air before we embark on our lofty goals. From mismatched socks to scary sinks and crumby counters, laugh and nod along as we share some very annoying things.Mentioned on the show:Our episode from 2023: 10 Things Annoying Us LatelyYoto Player MiniKindle

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43:02

2023 Wrap Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/12/27

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityIt's our last episode of 2023! We reflect on our intentions for the year – abundance and tend – after remembering what they actually were. We share our "bests" of 2023 and what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Thank you so much for listening along this year and being part of the conversation. We are wishing you a peaceful end to 2023 and lots of good in 2024!Mentioned on the show:Daily habit tracker from Elise Joy (sign up for the

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31:55

Holiday Home: A Kindness Mindset

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/12/13

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're wrapping up this year's Holiday Home series with an episode all about practicing a kindness mindset this season. We share what makes us feel grinchy and how we can make our way back to kindness amidst holiday stress. Plus we talk about specific ways we show kindness to people in our lives and community this time of year. Along the way we stumble into the controversial topic of to bake for neighbors or not.Mentioned on the show:Our

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49:29

Holiday Home: Holiday Favorites

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/12/06

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityGet cozy and join us as we share our holiday favorites! Plus a pine-scented candle sniff test and review, and a favorites lightening round.Mentioned on the show:Our episode Everyday and Divine FeminismKlaus8-Bit ChristmasCalm Christmas and a Happy New YearIn A HolidazeAmazing PeaceWhen Santa Was A BabyThe Nutcracker of HarlemChristmas in KillarneyPass Me A PintCup of Jo gifts guidesNew York Magazine gift guidesSausage balls (thanks for the

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42:16

Holiday Home: Holiday Logistics

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/11/29

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLet's get festive, shall we? We're kicking off another Holiday Home series and today we're chatting all about holiday logistics. From how we stay organized, to why dinner is so offensive this time of year, and how we'll each be spending the holidays. Plus, a gift-wrapping deep dive which might get a little aggressive.Mentioned on the show:Last year's Holiday Home series: holiday planning and decor, magic and memories, Christmas explosion

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51:05

Our Style & A Jeans Deep Dive

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/11/15

Become a Friend of the Show! –join our upcoming live Holiday Hangout this Sunday!We're inviting you into our closets as we chat about our wardrobes and style. We share how trendy we are (and aren't), how we find clothes to fit our bodies, and the best ways to try new styles. Plus we do a deep dive on jeans.Mentioned on the show:Our previous episodes about style and wardrobes: Summer Wardrobes & Firm Bottoms, Beauty Uniforms & How Not To ShowerSunshine bathmat rugTitle IX tech joggersRothy's slip-on

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4:43

Announcing Kelsey's Your Year to Shine: A Goals Workshop

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/11/06

We're excited to share that Kelsey will be hosting Your Year to Shine: A Goals Workshop in early 2024 and registration is now open.More details are in this episode of the RISING*SHINING podcast and on Kelsey's blog post: Announcing Your Year to Shine: A Goals Workshop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:59

Our Early Bird and Night Owl Habits

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/11/01

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're chatting about whether we're wired as early birds or night owls. We compare our early morning and late night habits, explore what those times of day feel like to us, and share how our husbands' early bird tendencies are aligned – or not – with ours. Plus funny stories of being night owls and early birds.Mentioned on the show:The Lazy Genius podcastHappier podcastLaneige Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cleansing FoamNerve plantZZ plantBecome a

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50:37

Traveling Tips & Misadventures

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/10/18

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community and don't miss our live online holiday hangoutPack your bags and join us as we chat about traveling! We share travel fails, the magic of solo travel, our approaches for travel planning, and our top 10 travel tips and products.Mentioned on the show:Wicked MakersHow to make a Halloween mummySnacks On A Plane episodeTravel Goals & Pouch CocktailsThe #1 Trick to Enjoying Family Travel (Cup of Jo post)Canvas pouch (out of stock) but similarPacking

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1:10:44

Fall Extravaganza & Our Ghost Lives

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Help us reach our goal of 50 new Friends of the Show! – join our Patreon community!Happy Fall Extravaganza, friends! It's our annual autumnal show where we go all! out! for fall. This year we bring you a charcuterie tasting of the delicious and the disgusting. We're debuting Fall-stalgia and bringing back Small Fall. We discuss our ghost lives, play fall "would you rather?", debate eating whole pumpkin seeds and kissing your kids on the mouth,smell secret candles – and more! We hope this brings you

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34:10

Fall Reading Round Up & Books That Changed Our Lives

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/09/20

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityOne of our favorite ways to cozy up this season is with a great book, and we have so many to tell you about. We each share our top fall book recommendations plus the three books that changed our lives. We also talk about what we're currently reading, share what else we're reading, and swap recent memorable bookish moments. Happy fall reading!Mentioned on the show:Her Fearful SymmetryBabel11/22/63Fairy TaleAnatomy: A Love StoryInspector Gamache

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59:31

Current School Routines

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/09/06

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityAh, we love the smell of fresh pencils and notebooks in September! Our kids have all been back to school for several weeks so we're checking in on our current school routines, wins, and challenges. We also compare notes on the differences between homeschooling and public school. Plus, Erica gives us a deep dive on how she plans and delivers her homeschool curriculum. We both delight in her planner organization and use of sticker

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54:08

Our Faith and Non-Belief

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/08/23

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe're inviting you to an honest, deep conversation about our experiences and beliefs around faith and not having faith.Mentioned on the show:Life Below ZeroA Beautiful Mess podcast: Elsie's Evangelical Upbringing Story and Emma's Evangelical Upbringing StoryThe Most Good You Can DoJen HatmakerGlennon DoyleCarlos WhittakerLamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood PalThe Book of LongingsBlue Like JazzTraveling MerciesShauna

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37:21

Living Through Moving & Home Renovations

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/08/09

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityPardon our dust as we compare notes on our experiences with moving and home renovations. We talk about what we did to make these big transitions easier, and what we wish we'd done. Plus how to parent through the chaos and how to stay (mostly) calm when things inevitably don't go as planned.Mentioned on the show:BabelThe MeasureTitle Nine tech joggersBecome a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityConnect with us on Instagram:

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48:29

The Work of Great Marriages

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/07/26

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityWe love talking about our marriages on and off the mics, and today we're at it again chatting about the day-to-day work of making our marriages great. Along the way we talk about having difficult conversations, how we dream and plan with our spouses, and what parenting has taught us about marriage. Plus why comedy specials can be great for your relationship and a detour into the marriage trope we reject.Mentioned on the show:Our previous

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48:49

Online Behavior for Grown Ups

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/07/12

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityToday we're talking about the important topic of how to behave – and not behave – online. We share our nuanced thoughts on cancel culture, our personal practices when it comes to online behavior, and whether or not we've ever been #cancelled. Along the way we dissect the difference between being cancelled and accountability, between being defensive and offended, and opting out versus speaking up.Mentioned on the show:@athomeasitisinheavenNow

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32:41

Summer Reading Round Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/06/28

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityLooking for a great summer read? You're sure to find a few as we chat about our summer reading habits, what we've read lately, and each share three great summer book recommendations. Plus we talk about how we keep our kids reading during the summer and the books our kids ages 3 to 11 have enjoyed lately. We also share what else we're reading plus share memorable reading moments. Happy summer reading, friends!Mentioned on the show:Find us on

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52:20

Games We Love, Hate, and Made Up

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/06/14

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon communityShuffle the cards and set up the board because we've got an episode packed with games. From the games we played growing up, to our favorite games to play with kids at different ages, and games we love to play with our spouses. Plus how to make games fun with kids when they're trying to be the worst and the games we refuse to play. Can we deal you in?Mentioned on the show:CandylandFive CrownsWise and OtherwiseLabyrinthZingo...for the full list

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49:30

Thoughts on Middle Age & Aging

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2023/05/31

Become a Friend of the Show! – join our Patreon community and join us for a live Summer Kick Off Hang Out on Friday, June 9!In December, Kelsey will join Erica in the 40-somethings club so we've got middle age and aging on our minds. We share what changes we're noticing so far as we age, from gray hair to how society views us and more, and all our feelings about those things. Then we share habits inspired by our aging and our badass older lady role models. Strong feelings about the cultural

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