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Life in the HoodThe Real and the RawThis week we're diving in the real and raw parts of the first four weeks of postpartum. We also welcome a special guest to the pod!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-07-2939 minLife in the HoodEp. 25 The Hardest Thing We've Ever DoneSince we're into July it's time for a mid-year check in on our goals! Also, @debtfree.mom and @naptimekitchen are the two Instagramers we mention that are on our must follow list!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-07-2238 minLife in the HoodHead, Heart, Hands and HealthThis week Ericka spent her first week home alone with Baby A and Kayla prepped for their week at the Ottawa County Fair. Then we take a trip down memory lane sharing about one of the most impactful programs on our lives, 4-H! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-07-1544 minLife in the HoodWelcome Baby Stew!Big news in Ericka's hood this week....baby Stew has arrived! Listen for all the details! Kayla also made a big accomplishment in Animal Crossing this week...not as big as having a baby but close!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-07-0829 minLife in the HoodThe Final Count DownIt's the final count down as we wait for Baby Stewart to make their arrival! Things have really slowed down for Ericka this week but Kayla's family has been busy. Hear about her trip to 4-H camp and the finished chicken coop project! Ericka also shares the 5 things she'll miss most about being pregnant. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-07-0133 minLife in the HoodPink or blue for Baby Stew?!This week we're recapping the Castillo Family camping trip, sharing some last minute nesting tasks and testing some old wives tales to see if we think Baby Stew will be a boy or girl!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-06-1734 minLife in the HoodLet's Go GlampingThis week Kayla is prepping for one of our favorite summer traditions, Castillo Family Camping! We take a trip down memory lane and share some of our favorite memories of family camping. We were also inspired by Hayden to come up with summer bucket lists!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-06-1049 minLife in the HoodNesting SeasonWe're creeping closer and closer to baby Stew's due date! Ericka shares some of the last minute tasks she's doing before baby Stew arrives. Plus, a wedding recap, a new mom hack Kayla discovered and a lot of laughs!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-06-0343 minLife in the HoodBig Sis vs. Little SisThis week's episode features a surprise guest you don't want to miss! Kayla and Ericka share their thoughts on being a big sister vs. a little sister. Join us for a lot of laughs!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-05-2745 minLife in the HoodWhat's in My Bag?Ericka's coming in to the home stretch of her pregnancy so it's time to start packing a hospital bag! Kayla shares here experience as a 3 time mom of what to pack. Her best advice, less is best! Listen in for the full packing list!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-05-2041 minLife in the HoodWe Can Bearly Wait!This week we're recapping Kayla's birthday--hear how Ericka knocked her birthday gift out of the park this year! The Stewarts are feeling very prepared for baby Stew after having a baby shower last weekend. Join us for a full recap plus some soldi parenting advice from family and friends at the baby shower.Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-05-1346 minLife in the HoodQ & A with Mama ChanDrumroll for the first ever guest on Life in the Hood podcast...Kayla and Ericka's mom, Shannon! She joins for a special Q & A mother's day episode. She shares what it was like raising 2 daughters, some funny memories and a lot of love. You don't want to miss this one!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-05-0635 minLife in the Hood3 Things I Learned at 33It's Kayla's birthday this week so we're doing some reflecting on the past year. We also have an Easter recap and some exciting projects going on in the 'hood this week!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-04-2953 minLife in the HoodSimplify Your LifeOn this week's episode, Kayla and Ericka each share an area of their life they've been working to simply. They share their best tips and are digging into their goal of living in contentment.Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-04-2239 minLife in the HoodThe Christmas of the SpringIt's Easter week and the Castillo fam celebrates in a unique way...confetti eggs? You'll have to listen to learn more!Ericka and her husband Matt are grieving the loss of their beloved dog, Bear, which leads to a chat about family pets.Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-04-1541 minLife in the HoodMemories in the MakingKayla had a busy week in the hood while her kids were on spring break last week and Ericka celebrated her husband's birthday. This week we're talking about how we're preserving memories for our kids...scrapbooks, baby books, photo albums, oh my! Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-04-0841 minLife in the HoodNever Will I EverA lot going on in the hood this week--pottery painting, a bridal shower, kindergarten sign up and a mom vacation!This week we're talking about the things we said (before having kids) that we would never do as parents. Once you enter parenthood, things change and you learn to not judge any other parent. Tune in for some laughs and some fun mom/sister chats!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-04-0138 minLife in the HoodThe Dos and Don'ts of Visiting Postpartum MomsPostpartum is a tough time to navigate as a new mom. Based on experience and some input of our best mom friends, we put together a list of dos and don'ts of visiting a postpartum mom.Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-03-2541 minLife in the HoodAccountability Check InThis week Ericka went to Denver and Kayla hit a deer. There's always something exciting happening in the 'hood! In this episode, Kayla and Ericka check in on the resolutions/goals they set in February to keep each other accountable. IG Accounts mentioned in this episode:@cleanmama@naptimekitchen (Home Reset)@poshpeanutThanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-03-1855 minLife in the HoodThe Magic of BirthdaysThe girls are back together in person this week and are taking a trip down memory lane reminiscing about childhood birthdays. From skydiving to party busses, Kayla and Ericka had some parties for the books! Kayla also shares birthday traditions she's started for her kids to help spark some inspiration for you. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-03-1143 minLife in the HoodLittle Hearts, Big FeelingsKayla and Ericka tackle some of life's highs and lows in this week's episode of Life in the Hood. Be prepared for some laughs and maybe a few tears.Kayla's husband's family recently experienced the loss of a loved one. Kayla shares how they navigated this with their kids for the first time, sharing some advice and things that helped them through. You may need a tissue for this one!On the other end of the spectrum, Ericka shares how her and husband Matt are preparing to welcome Baby Stewart in 4 short months!...2025-03-0445 minLife in the HoodThe Great Debate: Baby Names & Gender RevealsIn this episode of Life in the Hood, Kayla and Ericka dive into the exciting ( and sometimes stressful) world of picking baby names. Learn how Kayla named her three kids, and what Ericka is planning. Plus, they discuss the pros and cons of finding out baby genders ahead of time or waiting until birth for the ultimate surprise! Tune in for another episode of babies, sister chats and everything in between!Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-02-2542 minLife in the HoodBaby Registry 101: Our Must Have ItemsIf you're creating a baby registry soon or need some ideas to shop for someone else, this episode is a must listen. Kayla shares her top baby items as a 3-time mom and items she thinks you can skip. Ericka shares the top recommended items she's been told about by her local mom community. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-02-1850 minLife in the HoodEricka's Pregnant?!Ericka shares the stories of finding out she was pregnant and telling her family. Kayla shares what she spent the weekend doing and gives moms permission to leave the guilt behind for not doing the most all the time. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-02-1139 minLife in the HoodFebruary is the New JanuaryHear Ericka's new insight on why February is the new January. The girls share their new year's goals/resolutions.Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-02-0429 minLife in the HoodThe Castillo GirlsIn this debut episode, get to know your hosts, sisters Kayla and Ericka. They'll also share why they decided to start this podcast and what you can expect to hear from them. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-02-0330 minLife in the HoodLife in the Hood TrailerThanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, be sure to share with a friend! Follow us on Instagram @lifeinthehoodpodcast2025-01-2900 min