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PODCAST

The Girl Next Door Podcast

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd

Honest and fun conversations that feel like hanging out with your girl friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:44

Spring Bookshelf

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/04/01

It's time for our Spring Bookshelf episode. We check in on our reading lives and Erica's daily nonfic reading. We share what we've read, are reading, and what's on deck. Plus, what our kids are reading.Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're diving into how we're managing our book queues, troubleshooting Kelsey's challenges in this area, and we have some real talk about Goodreads (side-eye).See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram:

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45:46

How To Sports Mom

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Sports moms, this one is for you! We chat about our experience parenting our kids through sports so far: what sports they've tried and what they're doing now. Then we compare notes and share our best tips for different challenges that come up with kid sports, and what we love about watching our kids in sports. And, we talk about how to gear up to be your best sports mom self!Just for Friends of the Show on Patreon, we share our sports mom personas and have some real talk about where we think kids

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21:06

Spring Fling

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Spring has arrived in the desert and we made an episode to celebrate! We chat about what spring is like here and how it always catches us by surprise, reminisce about new motherhood memories, and motivate ourselves for some disgusting spring cleaning.Just for Friends of the Show, we have a spring Would You Rather quiz that gets predictably ridiculous.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails:

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50:31

Life Lately

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/03/04

We thought it was time for a real-time life update and hope this episode feels like a coffee date with friends. We touch on parenting, work, homeschool, the state of the world, and how we're making time for what matters to us.Just for Friends of the Show, we'll be telling you all about our recent three-night podcast retreat! From what we did and ate to a cheese emergency and our favorite Winter Olympic event. Plus, we'll share some of the planned episodes we're really excited for this year.See full

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39:21

Our Personal Discographies

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/02/25

Join us on a musical adventure as we explore the soundtracks of our lives thus far: from our childhoods through angsty teen years, falling in love with our spouses, and becoming parents.Just for Friends of the Show, there was one song on both of our discographies that was so impactful we need to do a deep dive with you, and maybe sing along together too. Of course we are talking about Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio. Elder Millennials, you know what we're talking about.Listen to the companion Spotify

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31:54

Listening to Music

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/02/18

Today we have a lot to stay about listening to music. From our different experiences growing up with music to how we listen today and how musical we are (or aren't). Plus we meander through musical gate-keeping and the joy of vibe playlist.Friends of the Show can listen to us chat about how our kids are listening to music. Spicy opinions ahead!See full show notes on our website: Listening to MusicBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on

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30:40

Valentines and Galentines

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/02/11

XOXO this episode is all about love! We chat about celebrating Valentine's Day (or not) and how we show our loved ones we care including our husbands, kids, and friends. Plus, what's romantic at this stage of life.Friends of the Show can listen to our extended episode in which Kelsey shares something romantic that went very wrong and Erica shares a few specific turn offs.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus

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26:57

Organizing S.O.S.

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/01/28

We are waving our organizing S.O.S. flags. Join us as we spill all the messy details and help each other brainstorm solutions. We hope we normalize the home disorganization that we can all find ourselves in while also giving you some organizing encouragement!In an extended episode just for Friends of the Show, we're each telling you about a home organizing solution that is working really well in our homes.See full show notes on our website: Organizing S.O.S.Become a Friend of the Show! Join our

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48:27

2026 Intentions

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/01/21

We're bringing new year energy to this episode all about our intentions and goals for 2026. We both share our word for the year and the goals we have for ourselves. Plus, we record messages for our future selves.Friends of the Show can listen to an extended version of this episode in which we each share a secret goal for the year. Shhhhh!See full show notes on our website: 2026 IntentionsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and listen to extended versions of the show.Connect with

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34:22

Annual Airing of the Grievances

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2026/01/07

Laugh along as we air our 10 latest grievances and make space fresh new year energy. We'll be back in two weeks with our 2026 intentions episode!Just for Friends of the Show, and new this year!, listen to an extended version of the episode in which we share what grievances we are guilty of committing (as accused by our family).See full show notes on our website: Annual Airing of the GrievancesBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram:

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39:15

2025 Reflections

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/12/31

We're closing out the year with our annual reflections including what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Plus we share how our intentions served us this year and reveal our ta-da! lists.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing what we're leaving behind in 2025.See full show notes on our website: 2025 ReflectionsBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails:

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39:42

This Is Nuts!

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/12/24

Like a bowl of chocolate-covered nuts on a festive spread, we hope this episode will be a tasty holiday treat! We share tips for handling the seasonal chaos, and then we dive into the real nuts, from peanuts to cashews and the queen of nuts herself. Along the way we unapologetically share our very strong opinions and find ourselves debating the merits of being "naked and salty." Cheers!For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing our opinions on the polarizing cousin of the nut: the raisin!See

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33:33

10 Things We Leared From Our Parents

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/12/10

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

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52:45

We're Thankful For Us

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/11/26

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

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36:03

Gifting Better

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/11/19

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 BetterBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our

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33:09

Comfort Food

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/11/12

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 FoodBecome a Friend of the Show

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34:25

Minor Fears

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/10/29

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,

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28:20

Let's Talk About Death

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/10/22

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

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38:00

Fall Bookshelf

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/10/15

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

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1:40:37

Fall Extravaganza & Apple Abominations

The Girl Next Door Podcast ·

2025/10/01

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

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