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Author: Kayla Laubacher and Ericka Stewart

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Join sisters Kayla and Ericka as they take a deep dive into the real, raw and sometimes hilarious moments that come with navigating life, motherhood, and everything in between. First time mom Ericka and 3 time mom Kayla, share stories, swap advice, and connect on everything from the joy and chaos of motherhood to the unbreakable bond of sisterhood. Whether you’re in the trenches of toddler tantrums, managing career goals, or just figuring it all out, Kayla and Ericka got you covered! Join them every Tuesday for your weekly dose of life in the hood.

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New Year, New Goals

New Year, New Goals

2026-01-2041:14

The girls are back after a week of sickness! We're off and running with our new goals for 2026 and we're ready to share them. If you need some motivation in this new year, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
The Girls are Back!

The Girls are Back!

2026-01-0648:11

The girls are back from Christmas break and give a full recap on the pod today! They also share their favorite things from 2025. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

2025-12-1637:34

This is the last episode of the year and we're sharing our favorite holiday traditions. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Year-End Goal Recap

Year-End Goal Recap

2025-12-0939:11

This week we're sharing we ended on our 2025 goals for the year! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Guide

2025-12-0244:23

This week we have a Thanksgiving recap and we're diving in to the Christmas holiday! We share some of our favorite non-traditional gift items. If you need some gift giving inspo, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Family Traditions

Family Traditions

2025-11-2532:40

This year we're diving into family traditions! We're sharing a few of our own but also some from family and friends. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
We Love a Top 5 List

We Love a Top 5 List

2025-11-1829:20

This week Kayla's powering through the solo parenting that fall harvest on the farm brings and Ericka is on the other side of her babies first sickness. We're sharing the top five things you should do when you find out you're pregnant. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
We're fresh off a girls weekend spent seeing the Jonas Brothers in concert! We're sharing our favorite and least favorite parenting tasks. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
No Scroll November

No Scroll November

2025-11-0437:59

This week we are talking about our new November initiative, No Scroll November and wedding anniversaries! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Spooky Season

Spooky Season

2025-10-2834:11

It's Halloween week so we're talking all things Halloween! Looking back at our memories and talking about what we're doing with our kids. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
We Love a Good System

We Love a Good System

2025-10-2130:53

The girls are back together and catching up after a whirlwind of a week. Kayla shares some new systems she's been trying in her home to keep her family and household more organized. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week Ericka chats with one of the many Castillo cousins, Nick! They share some fun childhood memories and Nick tells us about his travel app, Your Sojourn. Your Sojourn is available for download for Android and IOS. Search for it in the app store to make your next travel planning session seamless! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Back to Work

Back to Work

2025-10-0733:57

The girls are back! Kayla and Ericka catch up with each other this week and talk about Ericka returning to work after maternity leave. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week we're talking financial planning with Elizabeth Herzog Lambertson, Financial Advisor with Northwestern Mutual. She gives us advice on retirement, investment funds for kids, disability coverage and much more! Get in touch with Elizabeth: https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/elizabeth-herzog Instagram: @thefinancialeducators elizabeth.herzog@nm.com Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodp...
This week we welcome guest Dayna DeLeon, owner of Day Made. Listen to hear about her business, how she balances being an entrepreneur with motherhood and her best advice for someone looking to take the leap into trying something new. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Born to Yap

Born to Yap

2025-09-1651:32

This week we're playing catch up! After a week of vacation for Ericka and Kayla's pumpkin patch opening, we haven't had much time to chat so catch up with us! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Lessons in Motherhood

Lessons in Motherhood

2025-09-0230:30

This week Kayla and Ericka are sharing some lessons they've learned in motherhood over the past 8 years (or 2 months). Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
The Wedding Finale

The Wedding Finale

2025-08-2635:31

This week Kayla and Ericka celebrated the last of the weddings in their family after having four in the past year. Ericka shares her favorite/most used baby items from the first month with Baby A. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
This week we're celebrating Ericka's 29th birthday! She shares with us her top lessons and memories from year 28. Kayla is trying out a new evening and morning routine. If you want some tangible takeaways, this episode is for you! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
Traveling with Kids

Traveling with Kids

2025-08-1240:45

This week Kayla gives a recap of her family vacation to Hilton Head Island and shares her best tips for traveling with kids. Ericka shares some fun life updates from her past week. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast
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