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  • Starting School! How to Prep your Little, Ace Drop-Off, and Handle the Unexpected

    Starting School! How to Prep your Little, Ace Drop-Off, and Handle the Unexpected
    Aug 11 2025
    Starting school is a big transition, and not just for our littles! In this episode, we discuss how to prepare your little one for this big change, tried-and-true tactics for smoother drop-offs, some surprises to look out for (my kid said WHAT?!) and so much more! Resources from the Episode: Maisey Goes to Preschool Daniel Tiger Goes to School Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠More labs⁠ - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID ⁠BZIGO⁠ Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. ⁠Thrive Market ⁠- Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠Cozey⁠ - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 min
  • Back from Break and Ready to Overshare!

    Back from Break and Ready to Overshare!
    Aug 4 2025
    We’re back, baby! After an impromptu summer break, Sarah is back in studio (her bed) and ready to tackle your burning questions in this special AMA episode! We cover a WIDE range of topics today, from mom guilt to clingy toddlers, Summer House lore, potty training, PPD and everything in between! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID BZIGO Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Thrive Market - Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale! ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Cozey - Transform your living space today with Cozey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 min
  • Don't get in the way of PLAY! Parenting Hacks, Summer Survival, and everything in between with Chelsea Anderson!

    Don't get in the way of PLAY! Parenting Hacks, Summer Survival, and everything in between with Chelsea Anderson!
    Jun 30 2025
    What if getting your kids to do chores, play independently, and go to bed without a battle wasn’t just a fantasy? This week, we’re making that dream a little more real with help from Chelsea Anderson — aka the Michael Jordan of Babysitting. Chelsea is a former professional babysitter turned content creator who’s built a loyal following by sharing genius, real-world hacks that make life with kids easier (and way more fun!) Think of her as your modern-day Mary Poppins — with practical tips that actually work. Whether you're in the thick of toddler chaos, trying to survive the summer with your sanity intact, or just need a few new tricks up your sleeve, this episode is packed with creative ideas, helpful advice, and plenty of "why didn’t I think of that?" moments. Enjoy! Want more from Chelsea? Instagram: @Chelsea_Explains TikTok: @chelseaexplainsitall Check out her Patreon for fun printouts and more HERE! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out the NEW IG @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
  • Down Bad Crying at the YMCA

    Down Bad Crying at the YMCA
    Jun 23 2025
    Sarah spirals this week and shares several things that made her irrationally emotional. She also discusses childcare costs and ways she's trying to hack the system, going "into the unknown" and more! This one is unhinged in the best way, enjoy! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Hitting the Mother Load! Motherhood Musings and Netflix Specials with Rosebud Baker!

    Hitting the Mother Load! Motherhood Musings and Netflix Specials with Rosebud Baker!
    Jun 16 2025
    Comedian and writer Rosebud Baker joins the show fresh off the release of her Netflix special, The Mother Lode, which is an absolute must-watch for anyone who's pregnant, postpartum, or just deep in the chaos of mom life. Filmed half while she was 8 months pregnant and half about a year into motherhood, Rosebud’s special is laugh-out-loud funny, painfully relatable, and brilliantly honest. Sarah knew immediately after watching it that she had to get Rosebud on Bottle Service to share some laughs, talk real talk about the transition into motherhood, and celebrate the absurd, messy, beautiful ride that is becoming a parent. Expect giggles, truth bombs, and that rare kind of comic relief only another mom can deliver. Want more from Rosebud? Instagram: @rosebudbaker Watch: The Mother Lode on Netflix! See her LIVE! Tour Dates Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 min
  • 5 Ways You're F*ing Up Your Hormones!

    5 Ways You're F*ing Up Your Hormones!
    Jun 9 2025
    The postpartum period is a hormonal rollercoaster. Your body is doing a lot as it shifts out of pregnancy mode and tries to find its new normal. While some of this chaos is totally natural, certain everyday habits might be making things harder than they need to be! In this episode, Sarah chats about some sneaky ways we unknowingly sabotage our own hormone recovery. From sleep habits to "mom breakfast" to trying to bounce back too quickly, we’re breaking down 5 surprisingly common ways new moms can throw their hormones out of whack, and most importantly, how to fix them! If you’ve been feeling extra depleted, anxious, or just “off” lately, this one's for you. Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠Quince⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 min
  • Who’s The New Human? Getting your Pet ready for Baby with @PetsEyeView!

    Who’s The New Human? Getting your Pet ready for Baby with @PetsEyeView!
    Jun 2 2025
    Ever wonder what your pet really thinks when a new baby enters the picture? After stumbling into the world of animal communication in a late-night TikTok spiral, Sarah needed to find out. This week, we track down famed Animal Communicator Kara Uzdiela, aka ⁠@PetsEyeView⁠ on TikTok and Instagram to explore what our pets are feeling during one of life’s biggest transitions: bringing home a baby! If you're pregnant, just brought a baby home, or are navigating the chaos of kids + fur babies, this episode is for you. Kara joins us to share how pets sense pregnancy, how to prep them for the new arrival, and what really goes through their heads during that big transition. We’ll also talk about managing behavior changes, supporting your pet emotionally, and how YOU TOO can better communicate with them so everyone in your home—furry or not—feels secure and loved. Want more from our guest? TikTok: @PetsEyeView Instagram: @PetsEyeView Free E-Book: HERE Book a Session HERE Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠ Check out the NEW IG ⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice Quince: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 min
  • PPD, Unfiltered: Real Talk for Maternal Mental Health Month

    PPD, Unfiltered: Real Talk for Maternal Mental Health Month
    May 26 2025
    May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and to close it out, Sarah is opening up in a deeply personal and honest episode about her experience with postpartum depression. Spoiler alert: it might not look like what you expect. We discuss the subtle signs of PPD that are often missed, what daily life can really feel like when you’re living through it, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with trying to keep it all together. From the conventional to the downright strange, she shares the wide range of things she’s tried in an effort to manage it—from therapy and medication to supplements, peptides, and more. Whether you're in the thick of it, have been there before, or want to better understand what so many new moms silently go through, this episode is a raw, compassionate, and much-needed reminder that you're not alone. Buckle up—it’s a vulnerable one. Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out the NEW IG ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠! Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 min