When The Kids Go Down

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By: Ari thomas

When The Kids Go Down is a personal journal podcast hosted by Ari Thomas. Airing weekly, every Thursday, it’s a blend of introspective reflections, book discussions, and good-chaotic energy. Listeners can expect episodes that delve into topics like shadow work, chatty weekly reports, and literary analyses. Ari's approach is a candid and conversational tone, providing a comforting space for those interested in mental wellness and literature.

Fashion bby 2026 Met Gala looks
Today at 10:30 AM

The devil wears Prada 2 , some childhood lore, and my favorite 2026 Met Gala looks 🫶🏼✨☕️💫


Media I've been consuming
04/30/2026

Media I've been consuming


Why I walked out of The Drama
04/16/2026

SPOILERS


Saturn Return, and Protien. With a huge scoop of Girly Pop!
04/09/2026

Join me in a very Slumber Party-esk


Chatty Chat Chat
04/02/2026

Let's catch up before I catch my own hands. Slowly losing my mind. Love ya!!!


Medium Project Hail Mary Spoilers
03/26/2026

This will NOT be the last time we discuss this!!! Love u!


Weekly Report Special
03/24/2026

A special weekly report and bonus ep this week!


What I read last week
03/12/2026

Definitely not an encyclopedia .


Life during a mercury retrograde and full lunar eclipse
03/05/2026

CHAT. My son isn’t turning one he’s turning 2 and I got the time change thing wrong. It’s mercury. Have fun 🫶🏼🎧🤍


There is so much to look forward too
02/19/2026

Catching you up on the weeks endeavors, and listing some things to look forward to as we slowly start to enter a warmer climate.

Love always!!!


Get out of a funk weekly report
02/12/2026

A weekly report to help you hopefully get out of a funk.


A book for each week of Black History Month!
02/05/2026

A book for each week of Black History Month!


Moka Pot FAQ
01/22/2026

Answering my most asked moka pot questions in a very chatty way, as per usual.


Personal Year Numbers!!
01/15/2026

personal year numbers and what they mean! Listen to find out how to understand what’s coming in 2026 for you personally!

How to calculate

Example birthday: 26 July

2+6+0+7+2+0+2+6=25

2+5=7

Personal year: 7🪞

✨Master years: 11, 22, 33✨


Return of the Book Reviewer
01/08/2026

Hey I’m back! F U 2025. Starting 2026 off with some life updates, book reviews, and a sprinkle of my 2026 podcast “resolutions”.


Books, Peppermint, and Manifestation.
11/13/2025

This week I’m talking books, sipping peppermint coffee, and manifesting my gingerbread home.


Books for Native American Heritage Month
11/06/2025

Exploring Books by Native American Authors for Native American Heritage Month. Of course, a weekly yap session between us kicks the episode off. I hope I’ve inspired your November TBR. READ INDIGENOUS STORIES!


Counting Down My Favorite Bob’s Burgers Halloween Episodes 🎃
10/30/2025

We’re heading to Wonder Wharf for some spooky season fun! In this week’s episode, I’m counting down my favorite Bob’s Burgers Halloween episodes.

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Weekly Chat and Nonsensical Thoughts
10/23/2025

Grab a cozy fall drink, it’s weekly report time. Very casual and chatty episode this week to keep you company on your walk, commute, or long work shift. Love always!

Lets Walk Around Stockholm


My One Direction Wrapped
10/16/2025

Honoring Liam Payne by counting down my top 5 songs from each One Direction album, plus a quick recap of what I read last week. Love you all. Rest peacefully, dear Liam.


Hispanic Heritage Month: The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas + A weekly report
10/09/2025

This week I’m talking about The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas, a gothic, haunting read. My first pick on my Hispanic Heritage Month TBR plus a little weekly report.


Hispanic Heritage Month Spooky TBR
09/18/2025

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, I’m sharing a spooky TBR stacked with Latinx authors bringing all the gothic chills, haunted houses, eerie folklore, and unsettling short stories.


Minisode
08/28/2025

I'm sorry, fam, but this week was rough. We have a minisode today due to audio file issues and mom duty. Love ya! See you next week for a full episode. I'll make it extra special!


Fall Party Ideas
08/21/2025

In this episode, I'm discussing my most recent read, Red Rabbit by Alex Grecian, in a brewing weekly report and discussing a few fall-themed parties for your hosting era. Very chatty episode as always. I hope you enjoyed catching up and got some good fall ideas for the upcoming season!


Astro Cheat Sheet
08/14/2025

In this episode, I'm breaking down the very, very minimal you will need to look into your natal chart, as well as what I've read this past week. This is the basics of a natal chart understanding, so that you have an idea what to search for in your journey of self-discovery. Please reach out if you study astrology and would like to add more to the conversation! I would love to have you on!!


Hair identity crisis
08/07/2025

This episode might give me some hangxiety. I delve into topics such as men's hobbies and hair identity crisis. A true audio diary dump. Consider this your VM dump from a friend who overcafinated and thinks she should start a podcast. Except she did.


August Scarries
#28
07/31/2025

A classic weekly catch-up episode. Chatty, chaotic, and very much in my seasonal feelings. Talking on August vibes, weird transitions, and the creeping sense of summer’s ending, but not quite yet being in spooky season.


31!
#27
07/24/2025

It’s my birthday and I’m a Leo, so sit DOWN! Honoring one year of being in my 30s. In this episode, I reflect on what my first year of my 30s has shown me, the intentions I set when I hit 30, and how they’ve played out. Plus, a little weekly catch-up at the top as always. Mercury's rent was due this retrograde. Buckle up.


Casual conversation & home decor
#26
07/17/2025

Keeping it casual in today's episode, like a voice note from an old friend. Talking home decor, relaxing vibes, and a little on Human Design environments. No structure whatsoever, just whatever came up while I was speaking.

Human Design app link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/align-the-human-design-app/id1577739358


40 of 80 Books Read
#25
07/10/2025

Starting off with a weekly report, then diving into a mid-year book, wrapped 40 down, 40 to go. I’m sharing my favorite and least favorite reads from each month thus far,


Summer Reading with a Mild 2025 Check-In
07/03/2025

In this episode, I’ll be sharing what I read in June, a glimpse of what July has in store, and then a brief check-in with my 2025 vision board. Casual. I don't know why I wrote this like a dinner menu, but Bon Appétit!


5 Rules for Optimal Summer Happiness
#24
06/26/2025

This week I’m recapping my three most recent reads, Caught Up by Navessa Allen, My Friends by Fredrik Backman, and Artificial Condition: The Murderbot Diaries #2 by Martha Wells. I will also be sharing the five summer rules I made up on the spot to optimize your happiness in the relentless summer heat.


Spring Intentions Check-In
06/19/2025

In this episode, I revisit the intentions I set at the start of the season and reflect on what actually happened. Some goals bloomed beautifully, others… not so much.


How to Check In With Yourself + Weekly Report
#23
06/05/2025

In this episode, I walk through a gentle way to check in with yourself—a soft mental reset before the spiral hits. I also share my weekly report and what I’ve been reading lately, including a few thoughts on beautiful writing à la Sally Rooney. Lightly introspective, slightly chaotic, always honest.


What Your Favorite Animal, Color, and Happy Place Say About You.
#23
05/29/2025

This week I’m playing a fun little psychology game that’s weirdly accurate — all about animals, colors, and your happy place. Plus, I’m chatting about the upcoming releases from B.K. Borison and Byrne Weaver I can’t wait to read!


The Readers Guide to the Galaxy
05/22/2025

Charting the twists and turns of my reading life—what’s changed, what’s stayed. Weekly reports on what I'm reading, and how it’s manifesting.


Weekend Reading Recap + Mother’s Day Book Haul
#21
05/15/2025

A quick bookish chat about my weekend reads: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins and Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Sharing my thoughts on Coriolanus Snow 😈 and my ever-changing TBR. Mood readers, unite!


Solo Artist Date Ideas + My May TBR
#20
05/08/2025

This week, I'm sharing a list of artist date ideas to fill your creative cup—plus a look at what's on my May TBR. Tune in for a cozy episode and a little artistic motivation.


Entry to Shadow Work
#19
05/01/2025

Entry to shadow work! Enrollment and classes are free. Come one, come all. This podcast is your portal to the unseen, the unspoken, and the parts of yourself you've been taught to ignore. Through real conversations, reflective prompts, and unapologetic honesty, we dive deep into the layers beneath the surface. Oh, and A weekly report!


Ruinous Love Trilogy: A Spoiler-Free Dive & Bookish This or That!
#18
04/24/2025

A spoiler-free take on the Ruinous Love trilogy exploring the vibe, pace, and overall feel. Then, I dive into a round of Bookish This or That! Hope you enjoy the chaotic good vibes. Happy listening!