Not the Girl Next Door

How to Hate Men When You Love Men

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Can you de-center men and still want love? That's the question... and honestly, it's the reason this podcast exists.In this episode, we're...

Wanna Flirt?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

You know that scene in every show where the girl is absolutely glowing and her friend looks at her and goes "you had sex, didn't you?" T...

Can't Talk, Carl's A Mess: Performative Men, Red-Flags, & Cautionary Tales

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In case you haven't heard... carl's a mess! This week we're unpacking the Amanda and West situation- why it was never a surprise, what it says about i...

Suck it Up, Buttercup!

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In case no one ever told you this, strength isn't the unbothered act, it isn't the constant grind... and it is definitely not your friend who ...

Weird Behavior with Sam Salvador

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Not the Girl Next Door, we’re getting honest about womanhood & friendships- the kind that shapes you, breaks you, and sometimes qu...

Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At the start of this year I said my word of the year was ✨whimsy✨ but even I have strayed from that. In the spirit of Women's History Month, I...

Did Curiosity Really Kill the Cat?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Did curiosity really kill the cat… or is curiosity actually the thing that keeps us alive?This episode explores how on-screen stories like Tell Me L...

Like a Woman

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I asked myself a simple question in my journal, and now I pose it to you: What does womanhood actually mean? From the expectation that suffering is...

S*xual Tension at Chili's? with Eli Vasquez

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where is there more sexual tension... in an airport or a chilis over margaritas? That's just one of the burning questions answered this week on No...

Village Idiots: Friendship, Community & Confronting Hyper-Independence

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To have a village you must first be a villager... we've all heard the phrase. However it seems like no one knows how to do that anymore... so here...

Quit Faking It & Get Over Yourself: A Guide to True Confidence

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One month into 2026, it’s time for an honest check-in. If the life you keep envisioning hasn’t started to change, this episode invites you to look...

Are You Dating Your Stephen DeMarco? Toxic Relationships, Emotional Abuse & How to Escape

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

If this title hit a nerve, this episode is for you.In this deeply personal conversation, I unpack the realities of emotionally abusive relationships—...

The 3Ls: Love, Lust, & Limerence

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

First comes lust, then comes limerence... then comes a big fat therapy bill! That's how the saying goes right? There's nothing more messy than...

The Nostalgia Epidemic Part 2: Are the "Cool Kids" Going Offline in 2026?

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm going analog in 2026..."That's pretty much what every video on Host Meg Reynolds' feed has been saying for the past few wee...

Raised to be the Girl Next Door: 2026 Rebrand & The Year Women Chose Themselves

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

2025 was the year women chose themselves, 2026 will be the year women continue to build their dream lives. Host Meg Reynolds is back for season 5 of N...

The Relationship That Changed Me

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What are the rules of our 20s? Simply put: there are none. However, there are plenty of lessons to be learned. In this season finale episode, Meg brea...

Dating is Embarrasing

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does modern dating feel like a humiliation ritual? And where do you draw the line between "healed enough" and "still heartbroken?&q...

Boyfriend Land: A Halloween Horror Story

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Having a boyfriend? It's not just spooky... it's embarrasing... At least according to Chante Joseph, author of "Is Having A Boyfriend Emb...

What Could Have Been...

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

"What if?" It's a question we all have asked ourselves at one point or another. This week host Meg Reynolds found herself asking that sa...

My Own Worst Enemy

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're all our own worst enemies... Host Meg Reynolds is no exception. In this week's episode of Not the Girl Next Door, she calls herself out ...

The Art of the Spark

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If anyone knows a thing or two about losing your spark it's host Meg Reynolds. This week she shares the story of the moment she realized she lost ...

Thought Daughter

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Where has the critical thinking gone? The media literacy? The ability to have debate without devolving into insults? These are the questions host Meg ...

The Loneliness Epidemic with Jacob Northrop

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

TW: themes of s*cide & self-h*rmWhat started as a simple journal prompt posted to TikTok, blossomed into a friendship and shared community. Host M...

A Coffee Chat with Rachel Deeb

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're a creative in the music industry, especially Nashville, you may have already heard of Rachel Deeb. The current media director for The Lumine...

High Maintenance, Higher Standards

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone sit down, because Self Love University is now in session... your professor? Aubrey Gallione. Aubrey's experiences & lessons learned v...

Sweetheart Made of Steel

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If host Meg Reynolds had to describe herself in 4 words it would be "Sweetheart Made of Steel." In this week's episode Meg reflects on h...

All Bark, A Little Bite

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you're all bark, sometimes you've got a little bite. Host Meg Reynolds breaks down a new stage in her healing journey this week: the anger s...

Answer the Phone with Angela Reina

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angela Reina, aka "Aunt Deda," to host Meg Reynolds, is back on the podcast this week for the first time in 2 years. Angela shares her tips ...

Everybody Loves Aunt Re

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've listened to Not the Girl Next Door long enough, you will have heard Aunt Marie's name before. The icon herself finally joined host M...

How We See It with Hannah Huante

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Host Meg Reynolds and Hannah Huante both share similar themes in their lives: depression, toxic relationships, changed careers, entrepreneurship... th...

The Art of Happiness

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry, be happy... we've all heard that saying. But what does it really mean to be happy? This week host Meg Reynolds is answering that ...

Make the Sh*tty Art!

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling stuck in life, this is the advice you need to hear but everyone around you is probably too afraid to say. Host Meg Reynolds sat ...

Broke Boyfriend Propaganda!?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A24's new film "The Materialists" is just the latest film to piss off the internet. From critiques of "broke boyfriend propaganda&q...

Tramedy Core with Amber Autry

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Amber Autry isn't just a b*tch, she's a b*tch with a backstory.Amber is paving the way for not only female comics, but women in the entertainment indu...

Live, Laugh, Crashout with Madi Marotta

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is she hot, or is she just behind the mic? Madi Marotta answers that question this week on Not the Girl Next Door!When Madi isn't crashing out on ...

The Anxiety Monster

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Remember the monster under your bed growing up? That's what your anxiety is like. This week Meg dives into the humbling parts of healing anxiety, ...

So Many Milestones...

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week marks some big milestones in Host Meg Reynolds life- 5 years since she graduated from Syracuse University and 1 year since she was laid off ...

How to Lose the Wrong Guy in 10 Days

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This isn't the Andi Anderson way of losing a guy... this way is much simpler and effective. From healthy boundaries to knowing yourself, these are foo...

Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me with Ilana Dunn

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dating Apps got you down? Not sure if he's the one? Well this episode is for you.Ilana Dunn ex-Hinge employee turned dating coach & host of Se...

Your Brain on Heartbreak

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. H...

It's Enough Boxes! with Beth Gulotta

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beth Gulotta joins host Meg Reynolds once again for a vulnerable conversation about all things womanhood. The two continued their conversation on defi...

This is Your Sign to Live

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Authenticity is the new buzzword on social media... but what does it mean to be "authentically" and "unapologetically" yourself. T...

The F Word pt. 2- with Hailey Oliveri

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 dis...

A Dose of Tough Love Part 3 with Sabrina Zohar

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

Deep in Our Feels with Jennae Cecelia

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 discus...

The Nostalgia Epidemic

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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&quo...

I Like This Little Life with Hope Moquin

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Rom Com Minus the Rom

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Mother is That You? with Lou Ridley

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lou Ridley aka Mother aka a disobedient country singer joined host Meg Reynolds on this week's episode of Not the Girl Next Door. Lou shared some ...

Stream of Consciousness

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

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

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 subm...

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

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 be...

Let Me... Do Some Yapping

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I’m talking all about:🍒 Mel Robbins' new novel “The Let Them Theory” 🍒 Paige DeSorbo & Craig Conover’s breakup🍒...

The Relationship That Chose Me

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 frien...

Lose the Ego with Carson Bedenbaugh

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Still Dating, Still Healing, Still Living.

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Li...

Wisdom VS Willingness with Beth Gulotta

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Meg Reynolds sits down for a conversation with Beth Gulotta, LMHC & host of "Quiet the Clock."Beth & Meg break down societal timelines &a...

It Ends With... Blake Lively

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 End of an Era with Hannah Oemcke

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When one apartment door closes, another opens. Host Meg Reynolds shares the final episode recorded in the very first NTGND studio with her roommate Ha...

Baja Blasted: The Musical with Gage Briney

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

I'm a Baby, Mama with Mary Sarah

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Barstool Bandit with Caroline West

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Where Have all the Good Women Gone?

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Name of the Game

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 update...

Did Someone Say Industry Baddie? with Ash Wolk

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, specifi...

BMI Is A Big Fat Liar with Raquel Benitah

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Host Meg Reynolds is back with another guest to continue the conversation of confidence, body image, and self-love during the summertime months. Raqu...

Diary of a Recovering People Pleaser

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Girl With No Job

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Breakups & Bears

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 rec...

It's Your Journey with Liam Lazore

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 stor...

Ya Got GIGGS? with Nikki Sanz

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 G...

Get Your S.H.I.T Together

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

All's Fair in Love and War

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is a Mulligan? with Jacob Razo

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Not gonna lie guys... I didn't know what a "mulligan" was before this episode with Jacob Razo 🤣We talked about the touchiest subjects in dating fro...

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

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

I Miss My Therapist

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Raise Hell, Praise Dale pt. 2 with Dale Marsh

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 relation...

Raise Hell, Praise Dale pt. 1 with Dale Marsh

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 relation...

I Need That Crockpot Love with Sabrina Zohar

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of microwave relationships, look for that crockpot love. Sabrina Zohar is back on Not the Girl Next Door with another dose of tough love. ...

Let's Get Weird with Jamison Lange

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Jami...

Flirty, Fruity, Thriving with Max Barry

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Max Barry is a fitness/ cycling instructor, burlesque dancer, content creator, and works in tech... but beneath all the success and confidence he's li...

Feminine Rage and the Female Gaze

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 rea...

Twenty Twenty Four the Plot

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 wee...

The Relationship That Saved Me

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 yea...

Leave The Restaurant

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

A Blank Canvas

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

Do They Play Basketball in Heaven?

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: GriefThis week host Meg Reynolds discussed the grief she's been dealing with after losing her grandfather almost 2 months ago. She sh...

The Girl in the Mirror with Ashley Miller

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 struggl...

Thriving! Not Just Surviving with Chris Castillo

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all my chronic over-achievers (like myself). If you're questioning your life path, feeling unfullfiled when you reach your goals, or just feel...

A Dose of Tough Love with Sabrina Zohar

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a little delulu when it comes to dating? Well, this episode is for you! Dating coach Sabrina Zohar joins the podcast for a dose of tough love ...

Talk is Cheap, Money's Not with Stefanie O' Connell

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Girl math doesn't apply to this conversation about finances. Writer Stefanie OConnell is known for helping women navigate their money and financial fr...

Mother (and Aunt) Knows Best

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you read the title, you guessed it, Meg's mom, Michelle, and aunt, Angela, joined the podcast this week for a raw conversation on generational trau...

Hot Girls Have Emotional Support Water Bottles with Hannah Oemcke

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Host Meg Reynolds is joined by her roommate, Hannah Oemcke, for a very chaotic episode of the podcast. They discussed their thoughts on the Barbie mov...

Let's Keep it Casual with Charlotte Warren

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does the term 'casual' mean, why do people still use Snapchat to date, and how do you know when it's time to define the relationship? These are t...

She's a Little Delulu

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your hand if you've ever been delusional over someone (yes, I'm talking to you). Host Meg Reynolds talks about how NOT to be delulu about a pers...

Welcome to the Real World... It (Doesn't) Suck

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're halfway through season 2! Host Meg Reynolds wanted to discuss what it's been like in the 3 years since she graduated college and (almost) 3 year...

Strut Your Stuff with Allie Bennett

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

CEO of the viral 'Treadmill Strut' Allie Bennett joins host Meg Reynolds for a little Q&A this week. Allie shared how she's become a full-time con...

For the Homies with Jon Kilmer

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Calling all Steves! Host Meg Reynolds sat down with creative director & jort-enthusiast Jon Kilmer this week. They went back to where it all began...

The Only Lesbian in Nashville with Meghan Case

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

She's here, and she's queer! Meg Reynolds is joined by her friend Meghan Case this week to talk about Pride Month. Meghan opens up about finding her s...

The Godfather of Netflix with Joey Sasso

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Sasso, rising Netflix star featured known for his time on 'Perfect Match,' and 'The Circle,' sat down with host Meg Reynolds this week for a raw ...