Not the Girl Next Door

Not the Girl Next Door

Not the Girl Next Door is a love letter to women who refuse to fit into the box society tried to put them in. It’s about the wild, beautiful, messy journey of carving out your own version of womanhood, no matter where you’re at or where you’re headed. Join Meg Reynolds and her special guests every Monday for unfiltered wisdom & sometimes a little tough love. No filters, just raw stories, honest advice, and all the inspiration you need to keep going.

Episodes

October 20, 2025 34 mins

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 on the ways in which she tends to self-sabotage in her own life, everywhere from romance to her health.


This episode explores the reasons we self-sabotage, how to conquer it, and more.


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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 herself in her past relationship, what it's like losing your spark, and some tips & tricks for getting it back.


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October 8, 2025 44 mins

Where has the critical thinking gone? The media literacy? The ability to have debate without devolving into insults?


These are the questions host Meg Reynolds asks this week on Not the Girl Next Door in the wake of the murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk.


Meg discusses the signs an individual is lacking in intelligence & critical thinking skills, how to sharpen your own skills, and more.


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September 15, 2025 88 mins

TW: themes of s*cide & self-h*rm


What started as a simple journal prompt posted to TikTok, blossomed into a friendship and shared community.


Host Meg Reynolds is joined by Jacob Northrop this week to answer questions on everything from conquering mental health, to de-constructing faith, and even how to bridge the gap between men & women.


Both Meg and Jacob dive deep into themselves to discuss their own mental hea...

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September 9, 2025 61 mins

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 Lumineers, Rachel has been a force within the touring world for nearly a decade. Her latest venture, Elektrik Haus, is a creative agency for photographers & videographers which she has signed host Meg Reynolds to.


In this episode Meg & Rachel discuss their best touring advice, how t...

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September 2, 2025 59 mins

Everyone sit down, because Self Love University is now in session... your professor? Aubrey Gallione.


Aubrey's experiences & lessons learned very much mirrored Meg's own journey... maybe it's a scorpio thing... or maybe it's just a natural cycle to experience in ones 20s.


Now in her 30s, Aubrey launched Project Love U, it's not just a workshop- it's a movement dedicated to building confidence and...

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August 25, 2025 44 mins

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 her last 5 years living in Nashville, her recent trip to Italy, her thoughts on what healing should look like, and more.


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August 7, 2025 43 mins

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 stage. It's something no one talks about, the anger you feel with yourself at the way you let others treat you.


The important thing? Forgiving yourself and finally setting boundaries with others.


All this & more this week on Not the Girl Next Door!


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July 29, 2025 63 mins

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 for aging gracefully & protecting your peace, and even opens up about the moment her daughter went no contact with her, and how they have since been healing their relationship.


From generational trauma to finding your voice, this episode has it all.


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July 22, 2025 71 mins

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 Meg Reynolds for an episode.

Aunt Marie shared her reflections on life, the loves she's had and lost, how she stays so youthful, the current state of the world, and more.

She is without a doubt, a large reason Meg is the woman she is today, and is truly one of her favorite people i...

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July 15, 2025 56 mins

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


Most important of all, their shared journeys of healing & leveling up in all aspects of life.


They discuss why so many people are stuck in their healing journeys, confronting anxiety, how to stop hating yourself, and more.


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July 7, 2025 40 mins

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 very question through her own life experiences. Growing up, Meg was always little miss sunshine, but now in adulthood she truly understands what happiness is.


From breakups to boundaries, she explores her own path and the lessons she has learned on becoming "happy."

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June 30, 2025 30 mins

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 down for a solo episode this week to talk all things creativity and entrepreneurship. She shared her insights & challenges she's faced this past year, but also what she's learned about herself & life in general. Take this episode as your sign to take your dream out of ...

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June 23, 2025 38 mins

A24's new film "The Materialists" is just the latest film to piss off the internet. From critiques of "broke boyfriend propaganda" to arguments of what is romance, the film is doing its job on provoking conversations about the current dating landscape.


I'm breaking down my thoughts & feelings on the film, and why I feel like labeling it as "broke boyfriend propaganda" is frankly, a lazy...

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June 10, 2025 63 mins

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 industry with her voice.

Besides making me laugh so hard I finished the episode with a 6-pack, Amber shared how her journey with therapy not only made her a better comedian, but actually saved her career.


Her Netflix special just dropped so make sure you go watch it now!


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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 internet over medium-ugly men, she's sharing her life in Nashville & blasting Taylor Swift. On a real note, she gave insight in how to not give a f*** and just start your journey as a content creator, shared dating horror stories, and more!


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May 19, 2025 28 mins

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, how she's done it, and more.

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May 12, 2025 44 mins

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 from iHeartRadio


In this episode, Meg shares the advice she wished she had when she graduated, reflects on her time at Syracuse, how her life has changed based on certain events, mental health, and more!


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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 fool-proof ways to scare off an emotionally unavailable man. Meg Reynolds talks about all this & more this week on Not the Girl Next Door


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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 Seeing Other People joined Meg Reynolds this week on Not the Girl Next Door.


Ilana and Meg dive deep into where people go wrong with the apps, how to revamp your profile, how Ilana knew her husband was "the one," and more.


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