Ep 1: The Tangent Episode (aka How this all Started…Sort of)
Every podcast needs an origin story… ours just comes with a few (okay, a lot of) detours. In this kickoff episode, Kathy and Laina try to explain how they met in 7th grade and why they’re starting a podcast with their daughters — but mostly, it’s just two best friends getting wildly off track. It’s chaotic, unfiltered, and exactly how our friendship has always been. Welcome to the mess — Raising the Next Us has officially begun.
Ep 2: Meet the Daughters
You’ve heard us mention them… now it’s time to officially meet the daughters behind Raising the Next Us. In Episode 2, Everleigh and Aven join us for the chaos, the laughs, and the completely unpredictable conversations that somehow make perfect sense to 7th graders. It’s unfiltered, slightly unhinged, and exactly the kind of energy we should’ve expected. Welcome to the next generation of the mess.
Ep 3: The Girls Takeover the Podcast
Everleigh and Aven are running the show this week as they talk about group chats, sleepovers, friendship drama, frenemies, and what it's really like being a middle school girl today. Expect plenty of laughs, a little chaos, and surprising answers to some of the questions asked.
Ep 4: Church Sleepaway Camp & Letting Go
This week we're talking all things summer camp—especially sleepaway church camp—and let's just say... not everyone was on the same page. We share where each of us (and our husbands!) landed on the idea, the emotions behind sending your child away for the first time, and how different parenting styles can lead to some interesting conversations. Whether you're all for it or couldn't imagine it, this episode is a fun look at navigating big parenting decisions together.