The Girl Next Door Podcast

It's time for another bookish episode! We check in on our reading lives, chat about what we're reading lately, and what we're looking forward to reading. Plus we share what our kids are reading lately. We mention what else we're listening to (besides audiobooks) and our recent memorable reading moment.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing our favorite reading and bookish accessories Plus, get bonus book club episodes this year as a Friend of the Show! We'll be reading and discussing The New Menopause and The Frozen River.See full show notes on our website: Spring BookshelfBecome 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!And, read Kelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and Substack.

Today we're sharing the 10 best pieces of advice that we've heard. They touch on parenting, trusting yourself, personal finances, time management, navigating hard times, and more.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're sharing the worst advice we've ever heard – we'd love to know if you agree!See full show notes on our website: Best Advice We've HeardBecome a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Connect with us on Instagram: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: hello@girlnextdoorpodcast.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Sometimes a little change makes all the difference. Today we're sharing 10 little changes we've made that have made our lives better.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a nagging annoyance in our lives and we're asking for your ideas for little changes that might make them better.See full show notes on our website: Little Changes, Big DifferenceBecome 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.comRead Kelsey's blog and SubstackYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

Join us for an honest chat about what's going well, and not so well, with organization in our homes and lives. Plus we brave our kids' rooms to see what they look–and smell–like.For Friends of the Show on Patreon, we're each sharing a small organizing win that has a big impact.See full show notes on our website: Organizing Wins & FailsBecome 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.comKelsey's RISING*SHINING blog and SubstackYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

We're bringing the new year energy to our annual show about our intentions, goals, and plans for the year ahead. We each share our word for the year, what big things are coming up for us this year, and, as always, leave messages for our future selves.See full show notes on our website: Our Intentions for 2025Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Get more content from Kelsey on her RISING*SHINING blog + podcast and Substack.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!

Before we set intentions and goals for the year, we like to clear the air. This episode has become an annual tradition in which we share the annoying things in our lives that we just need to speak out loud.For Friends of the Show, we're each sharing something not annoying at all and that is actually making our lives quite pleasant.As we start the 12th season of the show (!!) please consider becoming a Friend of the Show if you aren't already. Each year, Friends of the Show get bonus episodes from us, a sneak peak at our episode topics for the year, and access to all of our past bonus content. Thank you so much for supporting the work we do to produce the show!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: @higirlsnextdoorWe love to get your emails: higirlsnextdoor@gmail.comYour reviews on Apple Podcasts or where ever you listen really help the show – thank you!

That's a wrap for 2024! We look back at how our intentions for the year showed up for us, and share what made us laugh, cry, curse, and think. Plus we share favorites from the year and hear messages from our past selves.And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/look-back-at-2024/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!

Shhhh...find a quiet spot amidst the holiday hubbub and enjoy this gift from us to you. We share our holiday horror stories and our best and worst mom gifts ever. Plus, Erica gives us a holiday would you rather quiz.Happy holidays, friends! We hope you find a few quiet holiday moments alone. You deserve it!And just a reminder that you can still join Kelsey's goal-setting workshop, Your Year to Shine.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!

Become a Friend of the Show! Join our Patreon community and get bonus content.Today we're getting nostalgic and festive: it's 80s Kid Christmas! We're walking down memory lane and remembering what Christmas was like during our childhoods in the glorious 80s.For Friends of the Show, we're sharing what current Christmas trends we think will seem very outdated in 30+ years.See full show notes on our website: https://girlnextdoorpodcast.com/2024/12/80s-kid-christmas/Join Kelsey to set your goals for 2025 during her workshop, Your Year to Shine. Details and registration.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!