The Girl Next Door Podcast

Today we're chatting about things that derail our days, and how we move forward. We talk about those everyday day derailers like moody kids, tech challenges, and an unexpected mess. And we explore those really big derailers including how we're processing the election and a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Then: how we move forward.For Friends of the Show we're each sharing a recently derailed day that we had and how we handled them.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/11/day-derailers/Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Well that's the worst episode title we've ever had. As you can see, we have a hard episode today, friends, and tissues are required. Erica is sharing details about her recent breast cancer diagnosis, what she knows so far, and how she's doing.Thanks for being here with us, and most importantly, please schedule a mammogram for yourself if you're old enough for one or if your doctor recommends one. Here are the CDC recommendations for breast cancer screening.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

We're on a fall break this week and so are bringing you a favorite from our archives: Cookbooks & A Spooky Delivery. Originally published in November 2020.Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.What's your Monday like, friends? We're spending the episode chatting all about ours: how they typically go, what's working well, and what's challenging. Plus, we share our best advice for the Sunday blues and Monday sickness. We also have a cry for help and an unexpected possible solution.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're continuing the conversation talking about what our Fridays are like.See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Cozy up for a fall bookish chat about what we're reading and hope to read this fall. Plus, meet our in-person book club's new mascot who literally floated into our lives.Just for Friends of the Show, visit our Patreon page where Erica will be giving a video tour of her fall TBR stack!See full show notes on our website: Fall Reading Round UpConnect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Register for Kelsey's workshop: Everyday Habits, Routines, and Rituals. Starts Monday, September 9th!As social media has changed, so have our habits. Join us as we reflect and check in with ourselves. We share how we use social media lately, how we feel about it, and how our habits have changed over time. Plus the pros and cons we see in social media for ourselves and society.For Friends of the Show, we share how we're thinking about allowing our kids use social media (or not).See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/09/how-were-using-social-media-lately/Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

What's happening with dinner at our houses? We're talking all about it from what we actually eat, what our kids are picky about, and what the dinner vibes are like lately. Along the way we ponder Manwich and the proper way to eat a corn dog. Bon appetit!See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/08/real-life-dinners/Kelsey's workshop: Register for Everyday Habits, Routines, and Rituals or read more about the workshopBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Calling all school moms, this episode is for you! We're sharing our best advice for the big transition of sending your child to school, for the first time and for the seasoned school moms too. We chat about what to expect, how to communicate with teachers, and give lots of permission (as we do) so that you won't be overwhelmed. See full show notes on our website: girlnextdoorpodcast.comBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!