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A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast! If you used to pop champagne in the clurrrrb and now you’re popping prenatal vitamins, well, you’ve come to the right place. From the writer and creator of the comedy Instagram and Podcast “Big Kid Problems” comes a brand new show about the roller coaster of Pregnancy and new Motherhood! For Pregnancy Episodes, scroll on down to the beginning of this podcast and you will find all 40 week-by-weeks of pregnancy with Sarah. Find your week OR start from the beginning and get ready to commiserate with your new preggo bestie!
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Sarah is hitting the beach for her 5 year wedding anniversary and reflects on the early foundational years of marriage and the challenges of the new baby phase. She also questions whether we ever truly feel "done done" having babies, discusses the coolest baby shower of all time, and makes a strong case for a SOFT TUMMY SUMMERAs always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
As the cultural phenomenon that is the Summer House Finale airs this week, Sarah is joined by one of her best friends (and former Summer House cast member) Ashley McAtee for a candid catch-up on motherhood, reality TV, and everything in between!Ashley takes us back to the early days of Summer House, what it was like stepping away from reality TV to start a family, and the unique experience of navigating postpartum while your friend group is still in their party era. The two also dive into Ashley's recent cross-country move, why she and her family decided to slow things down, travel hacks for surviving family trips, and so much more!And yes, we get into the current Summer House drama 👀 So grab your Loverboy and LETS SEND ITWant more from our guest this week?Follow Ashley on Instagram! @AshleyMcAteeWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show!Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
If your mornings feel frantic, bedtime feels like psychological warfare, and brushing your kid's teeth somehow turns into a full-scale hostage negotiation… this episode is for you! Sarah is joined by bestselling author, recording artist, and kids mindfulness teacher Kira Willey for a conversation that every parent in the trenches of chaos, transitions, and tiny emotional breakdowns needs to hear 😅Kira’s new book, The Joyful Child: Calm the Chaos, Connect with Your Kids, and Create More Happiness in Your Daily Routines, offers practical, playful ways to help kids regulate emotions, navigate transitions, and create more calm and connection in everyday family life, without expecting parents to become perfect zen masters overnight.In this episode, we discuss:Making daily routines feel more playful and connectedHow to reduce transition meltdownsSimple ways to introduce mindfulness to kidsHelping children regulate emotions before they spiralWhy “presence over perfection” matters in parentingand much more!Want more from our guest?Kira Willey Instagram Get her book The Joyful Child HEREListen to her on Spotify!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show!Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
For the first time in four years, Sarah officially doesn’t have a baby at home anymore… and instead of feeling liberated, she’s..well.. lost 😅 In this episode, Sarah opens up about the unexpected identity crisis that can come with re-entering “full-time work” after years in the baby bubble. Navigating freedom, guilt, ambition, pressure, and the weird realization that you no longer have motherhood as the built-in reason your career has been on the back burner.Sarah talks honestly about feeling behind professionally, struggling to find direction again, and what it’s actually like trying to rebuild momentum after years of surviving in reactive mode. PLUS, we tackle truly important cultural conversations like The Valley and why we all need to normalize asking our friends for their hand-me-down baby gear. Resources from this Episode: Get on SHOPMYEmail your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show! Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY BABES! In this week's episode, Sarah is reflecting on the beautiful, challenging, AMAZING, HARD, rewarding job that is being a Mom. Enjoy!Want more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month! It is one of the most serious (and often misunderstood) complications of pregnancy. It’s a leading cause of maternal illness and death, can escalate quickly, and its symptoms are often brushed off as “normal pregnancy stuff.”In honor of Preeclampsia Awareness Month, Sarah sits down with Lia Butler—preeclampsia survivor and founder of NeoPredics—to break down what this condition actually is, why it’s so commonly missed, and what every mom (and mom-to-be) needs to know!As always, write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comWant more from our guest:Lia ButlerCheck out NeoPredics HEREWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleserviceNowadays - Get 20% off this zero-proof THC beverage that delivers a clean, reliable buzz with no hangoverSKIMS - Shop the Fits Everybody collection and let them know "Bottle Service" sent you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The OG Bottle Service Baby turns FOUR this week and Sarah is all in her feels! In this episode, she reflects on how fast it all goes, discusses why BIRTHdays can bring complex emotions, and then chats about ways we can foster relationships with our kids that last into adulthood. Because yes, meeting their needs, keeping them safe, and raising good humans is one thing... but building a connection strong enough that they want to call you, confide in you, and hang out with you later in life? That’s a whole different ball game.In this episode we'll dive into the small, everyday things that help foster trust, connection, and closeness from the start, because we're not just raising kids, we’re building lifelong buds!As always, write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleserviceNowadays - Get 20% off this zero-proof THC beverage that delivers a clean, reliable buzz with no hangoverSKIMS - Shop the Fits Everybody collection and let them know "Bottle Service" sent you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Many women are waiting later and later to start having babies, and this week we tackle the confusing gray area where hormone changes, lingering postpartum symptoms, and midlife shifts all come together - yay!This week we're joined by women’s midlife health expert Jennifer Gularson, PA-C, IFMCP to help us decipher, "is it Postpartum or Perimenopause?" She explains the early signs of perimenopause, how it can overlap with postpartum, and what’s actually going on in your body during this phase. Most importantly, we discuss all the things you you can do to start feeling like yourself again, because perimenopause is NOT a death sentence!As always, write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comWant more from our guest this week?Find Jennifer on Instagram @jennifergularsonCheck out her website HEREWant more from Sarah?Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallShare some Laughs: @bigkidproblemsCheck out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKPShop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on AmazonShop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health expertsLittle Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleserviceNowadays - Get 20% off this zero-proof THC beverage that delivers a clean, reliable buzz with no hangoverSKIMS - Shop the Fits Everybody collection and let them know "Bottle Service" sent you!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast! If you used to pop champagne in the clurrrrb and now you’re popping prenatal vitamins, well, you’ve come to the right place. From the writer and creator of the comedy Instagram and Podcast “Big Kid Problems” comes a brand new show about the roller coaster of Pregnancy and new Motherhood! For Pregnancy Episodes, scroll on down to the beginning of this podcast and you will find all 40 week-by-weeks of pregnancy with Sarah. Find your week OR start from the beginning and get ready to commiserate with your new preggo bestie!
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