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Host Meg Reynolds moved to Nashville in August 2020 without knowing a single person. Her journey wasn't always easy, but it's been one filled with growth, self-love, and healing. Now, she's sharing her experiences with you all as well as bringing on incre

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    Your Brain on Heartbreak

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 31:19


    Breakup season has arrived, and before you can have your hot girl summer, you have to process your grief because yes, heartbreak is a form of grief. Host Meg Reynolds sat down for this solo episode to share how she's channeled heartbreak into positives for her life, some tips how to work through it, and discusses a couple on social media that can give us all a little hope for our love lives. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    It's Enough Boxes! with Beth Gulotta

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 57:24


    Beth Gulotta joins host Meg Reynolds once again for a vulnerable conversation about all things womanhood. The two continued their conversation on defining success for yourself, dive into exploring anxiety VS intuition, and even talk about how women can come together to support each other. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    This is Your Sign to Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 37:57


    Authenticity is the new buzzword on social media... but what does it mean to be "authentically" and "unapologetically" yourself. That's the question host Meg Reynolds answered this week on Not the Girl Next Door. She shares her thoughts on how people let social media invalid their existence, talks about the Remi Bader & Chappell Roan controversies, and the steps she's taken to become her best, most authentic self. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    The F Word pt. 2- with Hailey Oliveri

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 75:10


    Buckle up because the events of this episode are absolutely DIABOLICALMeg's best friend Hailey Oliveri is back on the podcast after 2 years to discuss the events that almost cost them their friendship & how it actually made it stronger. Both Meg & Hailey pride themselves on being girls' girls, but even the best of friends can lose themselves along the way. Hailey discusses how she finally is in therapy and how it's impacted her as a person, while simultaneously sharing about the relationship that showed her how her friends have her back... (spoiler alert, they caught him cheating.)Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    A Dose of Tough Love Part 3 with Sabrina Zohar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 45:45


    Every season Sabrina Zohar gives y'all the dose of tough love you need... and this episode is no different. Host Meg Reynolds and Sabrina dive into the worst dating advice on the internet (spoiler alert, you've definitely heard it and probably believed it), when it's time to leave a relationship, love-bombing and more!Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoorDon't forget to leave us a review!

    Deep in Our Feels with Jennae Cecelia

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 52:24


    Have you had coffee with your younger self? If so, it's all thanks to the beautiful words from Jennae Cecelia. Jennae and host Meg Reynolds discussed Jennae's upcoming poetry book "Deep In My Feels," from which the viral trend "I Met My Younger Self for Coffee" originated from. Jennae shared her top tips for fellow creatives, her thoughts on nostalgia, and more. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    The Nostalgia Epidemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 44:30


    The world feels loud & heavy these days, so host Meg Reynolds sat down for a heart to heart chat. She talks about the "nostalgia epidemic" and the desire for simpler times, lack of community, and just general ramblings that's been on her mind. Follow the podcast on all platforms: http://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    I Like This Little Life with Hope Moquin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 60:33


    How do you become better? This week's guest Hope Moquin has some insight. From loving her life as a single woman to finding her purpose, she's truly the definition of overcoming the odds... and she want you to know that if she can do it, you can too. Hope & host Meg Reynolds chat about their experiences in love, faith, and more, and how their friendship has truly blossomed from finding common ground in their shared experiences. Follow the podcast on all platforms https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    Rom Com Minus the Rom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 41:55


    Another year, another Valentine's Day. But you don't need to answer the man trying to "Happy Valentine's Day" his way back into your life... instead, just listen to this episode of Not the Girl Next Door. Host Meg Reynolds shared more dating advice & harsh truths about situationships, broke down what Justin Baldoni said on 'The Gents' podcast, and shared her thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime performance. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    Mother is That You? with Lou Ridley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 60:33


    Stream of Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 42:48


    If you're stressed by the current state of the world, this episode may just stress you out a little more. Host Meg Reynolds shares her thoughts on the current state of women's health & reproductive freedoms in the U.S. She also shares some personal updates & their impacts on her mental health. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    Advice from a Reformed F-Boy pt. 3 with Rob Don

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 52:45


    Host Meg Reynolds is back with Rob Don for the 3rd installment of "Advice from a Reformed F*ck Boy" This time he answers some listener submitted questions & shares his thoughts on the red pill movements currently happening among young men Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    Can You Tell We've Been to Therapy? with Evan Cooper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 77:33


    Tennessee native Evan Cooper joins host Meg Reynolds on this week's episode of Not the Girl Next Door to share all about his job in "marketing" aka being an influencer. The two share insights about how they've found themselves in their 20s, generational trauma, dating, and more. Follow the podcast on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/notthegirlnextdoor

    Let Me... Do Some Yapping

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 49:26


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    The Relationship That Chose Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 42:37


    In the season 3 finale, host Meg Reynolds shares 26 lessons on her 26th birthday (+1 for good luck) that are helping her navigate her 20s. From friendships, entrepreneurship, to relationships, these lessons have made her the woman she is walking into year 26, and she hopes sharing them will provide you with some comfort as well. Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay up-to-date: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Lose the Ego with Carsen Bedenbaugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 54:43


    Fellow entrepreneur and all-around badass woman Carsen Bedenbaugh joins host Meg Reynolds on this week's episode of Not the Girl Next Door. Like Meg, Carsen found herself without a job & needing to make moves rather quickly, so she shares her story of launching her own event planning business. Carsen shares her insights, what she's learned about herself, how her perspective on dating has changed, and the two discuss their thoughts on the "masculine vs. feminine energy" trend currently happening. Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast 

    Still Dating, Still Healing, Still Living.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 35:54


    In the 100th episode of Not the Girl Next Door, host Meg Reynolds does a deep dive into her personal healing journey and the hit Hulu show 'Tell Me Lies.' She shares advice for those venturing on a healing journey of their own, discusses generational trauma, and breaks down the most jaw-dropping moments of Tell Me Lies. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Wisdom VS Willingness with Beth Gulotta

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 61:12


    Host Meg Reynolds sits down for a conversation with Beth Gulotta, LMHC & host of "Quiet the Clock."Beth & Meg break down societal timelines & the importance of balancing mental health while chasing your dreams. The two both have similar stories of allowing their dreams to change and embracing the journey of finding themselves. The pair also discussed the importance of being open-minded to life's changes, facing the reality of your "comfort-zone," and why having a small circle isn't a bad thing.Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

    It Ends With... Blake Lively

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 33:44


    Host Meg Reynolds is back for the first episode in the new NTGND studio! She shares some quick updates on her life before diving into her thoughts on the movie "It Ends With Us" which was adapted from the novel written by Colleen Hoover. TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains topics of domestic violence & sexual assault If you or a loved one are experiencing DV call the national hotline at: 800-799-7233 or text "BEGIN" to 88788Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

    The End of an Era with Hannah Oemcke

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 65:18


    When one apartment door closes, another opens. Host Meg Reynolds shares the final episode recorded in the very first NTGND studio with her roommate Hannah Oemcke. The two reminised on the past 2+ years as roommates, how living together strengthened their friendship, and what's next for them.Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Baja Blasted: The Musical with Gage Briney

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 59:18


    Gage Briney got so Baja Blasted he ended up in the hot seat this week on Not the Girl Next Door.Aside from being your Blackout Bestie, Gage shared the strategy that helped launch him into the influencer space, his song about getting Baja Blasted at the Taco Bell (yes, that happened) and opened up about how he's handling online hate & past traumas that made him who he is today. Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    I'm a Baby, Mama with Mary Sarah

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 56:49


    Mary Sarah is stepping into her own as an artist and into the hot seat on this episode of Not the Girl Next Door.As she gears up to release her newest single, 'Baby Mama,' she shares more about how becoming a young mom has helped her become a better artist, how she's developed her sound for the first time in her career, and is here to prove you can truly have it all. Follow the podcast on Instagram at: Instagram.com/NottheGirlNextDoorPodcast

    The Barstool Bandit with Caroline West

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 57:02


    The only Broadway girl you don't want to leave alone is Caroline West. You all know her as a sassy bartender at Barstool Nashville or from her street interviews, but now she's ready for a new era. In this episode of Not the Girl Next Door, Caroline opens up about her personal traumas, what's next for her and the Broadway Girls podcast, and shares some of the tragic shenanigans that happen when you are a bartender in Nashville. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Where Have all the Good Women Gone?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 26:05


    It's the question plaguing men across the U.S... where have all the good women gone? Host Meg Reynolds shares her insights, although the men more than likely will not like the answer...Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/NotTheGirlNextDoorPodcast

    The Name of the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 39:22


    It has officially been 2 months since host Meg Reynolds was laid off from her job and one month of operating her own business. She shares some updates on her life as well as things she's learned so far. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast 

    Did Someone Say Industry Baddie? with Ash Wolk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 81:54


    Ash Wolk takes the mic on this episode of Not the Girl Next Door! She shares her insights and guidance on being a woman in the music industry, specifically an artist manager. She and host Meg Reynolds recently formed a friendship amid Meg's career shift, and the two discuss their career paths and yap about life in Nashville, dating, and more.Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    BMI Is A Big Fat Liar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 54:11


    Host Meg Reynolds is back with another guest to continue the conversation of confidence, body image, and self-love during the summertime months. Raquel Benitah is a certified nutritionist who recognizes the importance of fueling our bodies while still enjoying life. Follow on Instagram: instagram.co/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 29:33


    Repeat after me: setting boundaries does NOT make you rude or disrespectful. That's the theme of this week's solo episode! Host Meg Reynolds gives you guys an update on her job search, and then sits down for an important conversation all about boundaries. Follow the podcast: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

    Girl With No Job

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 33:40


    Host Meg Reynolds comes with a bittersweet life update this week. After 4 years it's time for a new chapter in her career and for the first time EVER she's figuring things out as she goes along. If you're unemployed, considering a career change, or just needing some guidance and motivation... this episode is for you. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/NotTheGirlNextDoorPodcast

    Breakups & Bears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 37:26


    Host Meg Reynolds is back for a solo episode to discuss the question everyone wants the answer to... when is it time to breakup with someone? Meg recently ended things with the man she was dating and discusses why it didn't work. She also shared other signs it may be time to consider breaking up, the infamous "man vs. bear" debate, and her thoughts on the Chiefs' kicker, Harrison Butker's, college commencement speech (iykyk).Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    It's Your Journey with Liam Lazore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 40:47


    Liam Lazore began his transition nearly 5 years ago, and since then he's learned a lot about himself and the world around him.Liam has shared his story on social media, documenting the highs and lows, while answering some pretty out-of-pocket questions at times. Host Meg Reynolds & Liam discussed some of the challenges he has faced, what has helped him on his journey, and more on this episode of Not the Girl Next Door. Follow the podcast: Instagram.com/NotTheGirlNextDoorPodcastFollow Liam: Instagram.com/LiamLazore

    Ya Got GIGGS? with Nikki Sanz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 60:11


    Do you work in or want to work in the music industry? Do you think there's a better way to get your next gig? Enter Nikki Sanz- CEO & founder of GIGGS- the LinkedIn for the music industry.Host Meg Reynolds interviewed Nikki about all things GIGGS- how it started, why it started, and where it's headed. The two bonded over their individual passions & dreams, and the magic behind the music industry.Follow the podcast: Instagram.com/NotTheGirlNextDoorPodcastFollow GIGGS: Instagram.com/GIGGS.Live 

    Get Your S.H.I.T Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 39:36


    Who's ready to get their summer body!? Host Meg Reynolds sat down for a solo episode breaking down her guide to confidence. She discusses her views on building confidence, tips on how to do so, her own journey, and more. Later in the episode Meg also shared her thoughts and feelings on Taylor Swift's newest album "The Tortured Poets Department." Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/NotTheGirlNextDoorPodcast

    All's Fair in Love and War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 25:37


    What is a Mulligan? with Jacob Razo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 75:02


    Not gonna lie guys... I didn't know what a "mulligan" was before this episode with Jacob Razo

    That's a F*cking Red Flag with Brianna McCabe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 65:47


    Need a new book for your TBR list? Well this week Briana McCabe, author of "The Red Flags I've Repeatedly Ignored" is on Not the Girl Next Door! She discusess her debut novel, what lead to it's creation, and breaks down what red flags she's ignored in her past relationships. Briana and Meg also discuss their thoughts on modern dating, self-love, and more!TRIGGER WARNING: miscarriage, sexual assault, domestic violence, mental health. Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast 

    Spring Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 25:45


    Spring cleaning doesn't just apply to your closet... it applies to your roster too. Host Meg Reynolds is breaking down TikTok's most "popular" dating theories in this episode, and why they are (for the most part) bs. She also discusses the importance of not just dating your "type," and shares some recent dating mishaps. Follow the podcast on Instagram: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    I Miss My Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 33:32


    BRB Host Meg Reynolds is going on vacay (much needed) but not without dropping a solo episode on you guys first. As she's been dealing with her own burnout struggles, Meg discusses the importance of therapy, how to deal with the dreaded therapy hangover, why therapy may not be working for you, and more. Follow the podcast on Instagram: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Raise Hell, Praise Dale pt. 2 with Dale Marsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 65:58


    Dale Marsh is thirty, flirty, and back on the podcast for a special 2 part episode.Dale first appeared on NTGND in season 1 to talk about her relationship traumas. 2 years later she's back to share how she's grown, the lessons she learned in her 20s, and what she's looking forward to in her 30s. Follow the podcast at instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

    Raise Hell, Praise Dale pt. 1 with Dale Marsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 61:38


    Dale Marsh is thirty, flirty, and back on the podcast for a special 2 part episode.Dale first appeared on NTGND in season 1 to talk about her relationship traumas. 2 years later she's back to share how she's grown, the lessons she learned in her 20s, and what she's looking forward to in her 30s. Follow the podcast at instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoor

    I Need That Crockpot Love with Sabrina Zohar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 60:23


    Going In Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 66:44


    Dating apps are out... but blind dates are in? This week on Not the Girl Next Door Meg went on a blind date for the first time ever with Derek- going into the episode they didn't even know each other's names. Their mutual friends set them up and came up with questions to ask each other.

    Let's Get Weird with Jamison Lange

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 74:28


    Host Meg Reynolds sat down with content creator Jamison Lange for a wholesome episode on personal growth... and then they went off script.Meg and Jamison ACTUALLY discussed smut books, got real personal about their dating lives, and answered buring questions every man and woman wants to know.Don't worry, they still discussed mental health, their life mottos, and more! Follow the podcast: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcastFollow Jamison: instagram.com/jamison.lange

    Flirty, Fruity, Thriving with Max Barry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 53:39


    Max Barry is a fitness/ cycling instructor, burlesque dancer, content creator, and works in tech... but beneath all the success and confidence he's like the rest of us- a human with fears & insecurities who's just trying to figure life out. He shared stories from his life which lead him to be the man he is today, from his coming out story to the work he's done to heal his inner child.Max shared all of this plus his ins & outs for 2024, and the story of why he was single for SEVEN. YEARS. Follow the podcast: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcastFollow Max on social media: instagram.com/maxtbarry

    Feminine Rage and the Female Gaze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 36:10


    From bad jokes at the Golden Globes to the revival of the Rom-Com, host Meg Reynolds had a plethora of topics to discuss this week. She shared her reactions to the flop that was Jo Koy hosting the Golden Globes, shared her insights to the new TikTok trend all about "female rage," her thoughts on the new rom-com 'Anyone But You,' and had some dating advice for women straight from the minds of men themselves. Follow instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date

    Twenty Twenty Four the Plot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 31:11


    Host Meg Reynolds is starting off season 3 of Not the Girl Next Door with a solo episode! She fills you all in on what she's been up to the past 6 weeks, while looking ahead to what this year holds. She shares her intentions and resolutions from the year, how you can shift your mindset, and lessons she'll be carrying with her this year. Follow: @notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

    The Relationship That Saved Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 42:41


    In the 70th episode, and final episode of season 2, host Meg Reynolds is taking a trip down memory lane in celebration of her 25th birthday, and 2 year anniversary of the podcast.She shares some passages from her high school & college journal, and reflects how far she has come in her mental health journey. Trigger Warning: as these passages discuss heavy topics. Follow: Instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up to date.

    Leave The Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 41:21


    As season 2 comes to an end, host Meg Reynolds has one last dose of dating tough love for you.In this episode she discusses dos and don'ts for dating apps, her hopes for her next relationship, modern masculinity, and what her view of the "chill girl" stereotype is. Follow: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

    A Blank Canvas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 33:00


    What is the meaning of creativity? What does it take to be a "creative." How can you connect with an audience, if you can't connect with your work yourself? Host Meg Reynolds answered these questions and more on this week's episode. She discusses imposter syndrome and being a creative, how to move past a creative block, and recapped her own recent battle with imposter syndrome following the podcast anniversary event. Follow: instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast

    Do They Play Basketball in Heaven?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 26:11


    TRIGGER WARNING: GriefThis week host Meg Reynolds discussed the grief she's been dealing with after losing her grandfather almost 2 months ago. She shares more about his life, how she's coping, and her thoughts on grief in general. Follow instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

    The Girl in the Mirror with Ashley Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 55:01


    Being able to look yourself in the mirror and love yourself is one of the best feelings in the world, but for many women, especially those who struggle with PCOS, that is no easy feat. Enter Ashley Miller, a fitness coach who has built her platform on helping women with PCOS take control of their life while she's navigated her own PCOS diagnosis. In this episode, Meg and Ashley discuss PCOS weightloss, mental health & fitness, as well as their own respective journeys in all things life and love. TRIGGER WARNING: eating disorders, mental healthFollow instagram.com/notthegirlnextdoorpodcast to stay up-to-date.

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