The Girl Next Door Podcast

By Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd

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Two next door neighbors, one awesome podcast. Plus cocktails.

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Personal Policies & How To ...

04.07.2021

We're big fans of personal policies and the boundaries they bring with them. We share the personal policies in our lives for things we always and never do plus the policies we're trying to adopt. Mentioned on the show: YouTube ...

The Girl Next Door Podcast episodes:

04.07.2021 Personal Policies & How To Mail We're big fans of personal policies and the boundaries they bring with them. We share the personal policies in our lives for things we always and never do plus the policies we're trying to adopt. Mentioned on the show: YouTube ...
03.31.2021 Bonus: Introducing the RISINGSHINING audioblog A little bonus for you today! Kelsey shared the first episode of her new podcast, the RISINGSHINING audioblog. This month-long project brings the honest reflections and encouragement of Kelsey's blog posts to your ears. To hear new RISING*SHINING episodes, search ...
03.24.2021 Best Spouse/Worst Spouse We bring our best and sometimes most annoying selves to our marriages. In honor of our upcoming wedding anniversaries in April, we share the best and worst spouse qualities for ourselves and the husbands next door. Mentioned on the show: ...
03.10.2021 Current Home Organization And Disorganization We invite you into our homes as we talk about organization...and disorganization. We each share the systems that are working for us and the ones that are hot messes. Plus we're opening our junkiest junk drawers for all to see. ...
03.03.2021 2020 Wrap Up Hooray! We rescued our 2020 Wrap Up episode from technical difficulty and are finally able to bring it to you. We reflect on the year that was 2020 as we share what was surprisingly hard, what made life better, and ...
02.24.2021 All About Plant-Based Eating Bring your appetite – we're talking all about plant-based eating! As a newbie vegetarian (Erica) and seasoned pro (Kelsey), we share our reasons for being plant-based, what we eat, how we feed our families, and our favorite resources for recipes. ...
02.10.2021 Bathing Habits & Hair Fossils We're pulling back the shower curtain to talk all about our bathing habits. We come clean about how we deal with hair in the drain, how often we wash our kids, and who is showering with their spouse. Plus the ...
01.27.2021 Winter Reading Roundup & Ice Cream Truck Etiquette Read anything good lately? We dish about our reading habits lately, what books we've finished, and what's in our queue. Plus we share how we're navigating our in-person book club through a pandemic and chat about the books our kids ...
01.13.2021 2021 Intentions It's a new year and we look ahead with our intentions and goals. Our conversation includes how we made time and mental space for new year planning, how we want to bring our intentions into our days, and messages of ...
12.30.2020 Mini-Episode with Kelsey Hi friends! We recorded a 2020 wrap-up episode but had technical difficulties with it and are still trying to recover the episode. Hopefully we can bring it to you soon! But in the meantime Kelsey recorded a quick mini-episode for ...
12.16.2020 Friendship During A Pandemic Gosh we miss seeing our friends! In this episode we talk about what friendship during a pandemic has looked like for us. Plus we talk about holiday traditions we have with friends and what those will look like this year. ...
12.02.2020 Holiday Budgets & Christmas Cactus Budgets might not sound very festive but having a realistic holiday budget can bring merriment. We chat about how we manage holiday budgets with our spouses. Plus we share ideas for affordable gifts and ways to give back to your ...
11.18.2020 Holiday Intentions & Dinosaur Feet Today we're sharing our holiday intentions as we look toward the end of this crazy year. We share how we're really doing lately and how that's impacting how we approach the holidays. Then we each share our one word intention ...
11.04.2020 Cookbooks & A Spooky Delivery Combining our loves of cooking and books, today we're chatting about cookbooks. We talk about why we prefer cookbooks to online recipes and each share our tried and true favorite cookbooks. Plus we discuss cookbook storage, the cookbooks we love ...
10.21.2020 Our Buying Habits & A Dangerous Muffin Pan Under-buyer or over-buyer? From socks past their expiration date to an abundance of paper products, today we explore our buying habits (can you guess who's who?) and how they translate to our lives. Mentioned on the show: Over- and Under-Buyer ...
10.07.2020 School Update & Little Rollerblading Guys We're sharing an update on how this very different school year is going for us. Erica is homeschooling her girls and Kelsey's boys are in an online program through a local charter school. We share the challenging, the pleasantly surprising, ...
09.23.2020 Fall Extravaganza 2020! Welcome to Fall Extravaganza! This is our 7th annual episode unabashedly dedicated to all things fall. So light a candle, grab something pumpkin spice, and get ready for fall on full blast. And speaking of fall traditions, we want to ...
09.09.2020 Pandemic Self-Care During this global pandemic self-care looks different even as it is evermore important. So share the ways we're taking care of ourselves across our physical, mental, spiritual, social, and emotional health. We hope you are finding ways to take gentle ...
09.03.2020 2020 Midyear Check In & Backyard Junk Back when 2020 was shiny and full of hope we shared our intentions for the year. Today we're checking in to see how those intentions have shaped our lives. We also share what we're recommitting to, what we're letting go, ...
08.26.2020 Quick Update Hi friends! We've had life happening lately so this week's episode will be delayed. But in the meantime we would love to hear your suggestions for our annual Fall Extravaganza episode! Send us an email at [email protected] or message us ...
08.12.2020 Favorite School Supplies & Hide Your Tape No matter what school looks like for your family the joy of new school supplies can unite us all. We're sharing our favorite school supplies, recommendations for lunch boxes and backpacks, and what we're treating ourselves to for back to ...
07.29.2020 Life Updates & Text Your Spouse Hi friends! This is the first "real time" episode we've recorded since early March and, well, a lot has changed! So instead of a book club episode we're bringing you up to speed on what's going on with us. We ...
07.15.2020 Household Division Of Labor In every household there's plenty of work to go around. We chat about what the breakdown looks like in our marriages: the tasks on each of our plates, how we communicate about the division of labor, and which chores we ...
07.01.2020 Minor Expertise & Smoothie Butt From playing piano and cooking to decorating and more, we reflect on how we are minor experts. Plus the minor expertise we might like to develop one day and the minor expertise we have no interest in acquiring. In Obsessions, ...
06.17.2020 Dealing With The Gimmies And Whining "But I waaaaant it!" That's not fair!" The gimmies and whining from our kids is not our favorite. We chat about how we handle these behaviors in the moment, bigger picture strategies to head them off, and how the gimmies ...
06.03.2020 Hard Conversations With Kids & Awkward Mail Encounter From sex to race and faith, kids have questions about topics that can feel tricky to talk about. We share how we handle these hard conversations in our families, which topics are most challenging for us, and our favorite resources ...
05.20.2020 7 Things We're Not Doing This Summer With summer on the horizon we reflect on what we will NOT be doing this summer. Plus we share strategies to reset a hot mess of summer day for the kids and for us (not that we'll have any of ...
05.06.2020 Book Club: Ask Again, Yes For spring book club we discuss Mary Beth Keane's novel Ask Again, Yes which asks, "how much can a family forgive?" Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook. Sign up for our newsletter and see show notes ...
04.22.2020 Keeping A Kitchen & A Kong For Kids We're chatting about keeping a kitchen, from favorite appliances and tools, to pantry staples and tips for cleaning and organizing. In Obsessions Erica is getting hydrated and Kelsey can't stop making banana bread. In Neighborhood News Erica spotted a not-so-welcome ...
04.08.2020 We're Not Fun Moms From crafts to pretend play to arcades we are saying "no" and owning not being fun moms. We chat about the cultural pressure to be a "fun mom" and all the ways we aren't fun, but also a few ways ...
03.25.2020 Gilbert Love & Glowing Gopher We have lots of love for our adopted hometown of Gilbert, Arizona and we're telling you all about it. If you're planning a visit to Gilbert, this episode is a must-listen! We share how we ended up in the desert, ...
03.11.2020 Nesting & When Not To Be Neighborly When we've been expecting little ones our nesting energy kicks into over-drive. We chat about what nesting has looked like for us, what we're glad we did, what we obsessed about a little too much, and what Kelsey's doing to ...
02.26.2020 Book Club: Once Upon A River For winter book club we're discussing Diane Setterfield's rich, cozy, and slightly eerie novel Once Upon A River. If you enjoy this book we'd also recommend her other novel, The Thirteenth Tale. We also discover that Setterfield has the most ...
02.19.2020 Kid Birthdays & Rogue Sidewalk Maintenance Surprise! We've got a bonus episode for you today. We tackle a subject you've requested and that we have strong thoughts on: kid birthdays! We go down the memory lane of our birthday celebrations growing up, share honest opinions on ...
02.12.2020 Motherhood Transitions & It Is Fall We dive into all the transitions around motherhood: how we've changed, how we've stayed the same, and the motherhood transitions we're currently experiencing. In Obsessions, emptiness is bringing Erica fulfillment while Kelsey is loving something to make park outings easier. ...
01.29.2020 Self-Help Books & Eye Candy TV From habits to authenticity to tidying, we're sharing our favorite self-help type books. In Obsessions Kelsey made a simple but significant shower upgrade and Erica is enjoying some quality television with a bonus of eye candy. In Neighborhood News there's ...
01.15.2020 Set In Our Ways & Lighting Judgment This episode is sponsored by Spii Graphics where graphic design is more than just pretty pictures; it’s a chance to create an authentic experience for your customers and to surprise and delight them at every turn. Connect with Emily at ...
01.01.2020 2020 Intentions & Aspirational Neighbors This episode is sponsored by Dietitians Dish, a fun conversational podcast between two moms and registered dietitians who share information you can trust on nutrition, food, and feeding your family. Find Dietitians Dish wherever you listen to podcasts and connect ...
12.18.2019 2019 Wrap Up & Pathetic Christmas Lights We're wrapping up 2019 with a look back at the year: the highlights, the challenges, and a round up of a few favorites. In Obsessions Kelsey loves something lighting up her life and Erica sings the praises of a produce ...
12.04.2019 Ten Things We're NOT Doing This Christmas This episode is sponsored by Friendlier, the podcast for friends who love to talk, read, and eat. On each episode longtime friends Abby and Sarah review books, share recipes, and explore a sometimes random/sometimes serious topic. If you like The ...
11.20.2019 Siblings & Inside Jokes This episode is sponsored by Destinations with Character, a travel agency with extensive experience planning family friendly vacations including Disney destinations and cruises. Let travel agent Maryanne Walsh plan your next family vacation at no additional cost to you. You ...
11.13.2019 Favorite Things Gift Guide & Makin' Bacon Surprise! We have a bonus episode for you today! With the gift-giving season upon us, we're sharing several of our favorite things that we think would make great presents. We have ideas for kids and adults and at all price ...
11.06.2019 Book Club: The Dutch House It's time for fall book club! We're discussing Ann Patchett's new novel, The Dutch House, described as "a dark fairy" tale set over five decades with rich characters. Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook. Sign up ...
10.23.2019 Day In The Life & Napping On The Job Join us for a detailed peek into how we spent a recent Thursday as we recount a day in the life of the Girls Next Door! In Obsessions Erica is recommending a funny, moving, and beautiful television show while Kelsey ...
10.09.2019 Feeding Our Families & Hidden Hot Dogs Support for the podcast comes from iheartsedona, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring ...
09.25.2019 Fall Extravaganza & Flaming Nuts Support for the podcast comes from Copper Quail Style, bringing you apparel and home decor inspired by a desert lifestyle. All clothing and letterpress prints are locally designed and made in Gilbert, AZ. Use the checkout code GIRLNEXTDOOR and receive ...
09.11.2019 Mental Health & More Firm Bottoms Support for the podcast comes from iheartsedona, a three bedroom, three bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring about your next vacation for 10% ...
08.28.2019 Kid Chores & Burning Mailboxes Support for the show comes from iheartsedona, a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom vacation rental in beautiful Sedona, Arizona where we have loved staying over the years. Find pictures and prices at www.iheartsedona.com. Mention The Girl Next Door Podcast when inquiring ...
08.14.2019 Working Out & Yucca Slaps Back Join us as we work up a sweat chatting about working out! We cover the clothes we wear, strategies for getting ourselves to the gym, feelings about home workouts, and more. In obsessions Erica gives an update on her lovely ...
07.31.2019 Book Club: A Hundred Summers Our summer book club pick – A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams – will put you in a beachy mood even if the ocean is nowhere near. Connect with us on Instagram at @higirlsnextdoor and on Facebook. Sign up for ...

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The Girl Next Door Podcast episodes:

Personal Policies & How To Mail

Bonus: Introducing the RISING*SHINING audioblog

Best Spouse/Worst Spouse

Current Home Organization And Disorganization

2020 Wrap Up

All About Plant-Based Eating

Bathing Habits & Hair Fossils

Winter Reading Roundup & Ice Cream Truck Etiquette

2021 Intentions

Mini-Episode with Kelsey

Friendship During A Pandemic

Holiday Budgets & Christmas Cactus

Holiday Intentions & Dinosaur Feet

Cookbooks & A Spooky Delivery

Our Buying Habits & A Dangerous Muffin Pan

School Update & Little Rollerblading Guys

Fall Extravaganza 2020!

Pandemic Self-Care

2020 Midyear Check In & Backyard Junk

Quick Update

Favorite School Supplies & Hide Your Tape

Life Updates & Text Your Spouse

Household Division Of Labor

Minor Expertise & Smoothie Butt

Dealing With The Gimmies And Whining

Hard Conversations With Kids & Awkward Mail Encounter

7 Things We're Not Doing This Summer

Book Club: Ask Again, Yes

Keeping A Kitchen & A Kong For Kids

We're Not Fun Moms

Gilbert Love & Glowing Gopher

Nesting & When Not To Be Neighborly

Book Club: Once Upon A River

Kid Birthdays & Rogue Sidewalk Maintenance

Motherhood Transitions & It Is Fall

Self-Help Books & Eye Candy TV

Set In Our Ways & Lighting Judgment

2020 Intentions & Aspirational Neighbors

2019 Wrap Up & Pathetic Christmas Lights

Ten Things We're NOT Doing This Christmas

Siblings & Inside Jokes

Favorite Things Gift Guide & Makin' Bacon

Book Club: The Dutch House

Day In The Life & Napping On The Job

Feeding Our Families & Hidden Hot Dogs

Fall Extravaganza & Flaming Nuts

Mental Health & More Firm Bottoms

Kid Chores & Burning Mailboxes

Working Out & Yucca Slaps Back

Book Club: A Hundred Summers

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