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If dealing with one baby can feel overwhelming, imagine doing it with TWO at the exact same time! This week, special guest Alyssa Duffy (AKA @alisted) gets into the hot seat to chat all things twin motherhood, fertility and more. We discuss the logistics of managing two babies at once, the parenting and life hacks Alyssa has picked up along the way, what she wishes she had known before becoming a twin mom, and her best advice for other moms navigating the beautiful chaos of raising multiples. But this episode isn’t just for the twin moms! Alyssa has also been incredibly open about her fertility journey in recent years. We talk about fertility, family planning, motherhood, and all of the complicated emotions that can come with trying to grow a family and making tough decisions along the way. It's a great one! Want more from our guest this week? Check out Alyssa Duffy on Instagram @Alisted Check out her Substack HERE Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Check out the Bottle Service SUBSTACK! As always, write in your questions/ stories / things you want discussed to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Freestyle - Use code BOTTLESERVICE to get 30% off your first 3 months of a Freestyle diaper subscription! Wayfair - Join Wayfair Rewards and get 5% back on every purchase! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

October is HERE, which means we’re entering our annual era of trying to make childhood feel like a magical fall fever dream. 🎃🍂 In this week’s episode, we’re getting into ALL things October family fun, from festive adventures and kid-friendly activities to crafts and snacks that are LOW lift and still create that childhood magic. But we’re also talking about the less Instagrammable side of being the family magic maker: the pressure to make every season special, the mental load of planning all the things, and the inevitable meltdown when your kids couldn’t care less about the adorable activity you spent an hour setting up. 🫠 We’re getting into ways to lower the pressure, manage expectations, and remember that making childhood magical shouldn’t come at the expense of our own sanity. Enjoy! Click HERE for all my favorite Books to add to you Boo-K basket As always, write in your questions/ stories / things you want discussed to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Freestyle - Use code BOTTLESERVICE to get 30% off your first 3 months of a Freestyle diaper subscription! Wayfair - Join Wayfair Rewards and get 5% back on every purchase! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sarah is back from Paris and IS AWARE she's been super annoying about it. 🇫🇷🥐 After a much-needed getaway, She discusses the importance of getting away and reconnecting with your spouse after kids, chats strategies for making time away a little easier on your kids (and yourself), and discusses ways to win back their favor if everything else goes to sh*t. AND because no Paris recap would be complete without a little fashion commentary, Sarah breaks down what the Parisian girlies are wearing this Fall so we can all stop dressing like Adam Sandler and start looking like we have our lives together. TRES CHIC! As always, write in your questions/ stories / things you want discussed to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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! Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Freestyle - Use code BOTTLESERVICE to get 30% off your first 3 months of a Freestyle diaper subscription! Wayfair - Join Wayfair Rewards and get 5% back on every purchase! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Let's get ready to rumble!!! Today Sarah is joined by Nina Spears AKA the Baby Chick to talk all things getting ready for birth! Nina is a birth and postpartum doula, a childbirth educator, and someone who has basically seen it ALL when it comes to pregnancy, birth, and those early days of motherhood. She has supported more than 800 families in person and guided thousands more virtually through birth prep courses and coaching which led to her new book, The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy! In this episode we discuss her biggest tips for birth prep, what hospital birth classes often leave out, & how partners can actually be helpful during labor. We also chat C-sections and unexpected birth experiences AND what we should all be doing to better prepare for postpartum. Want more from our guest this week? Find Nina on Instagram @thebabychick Check out Baby-Chick.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! Tumble - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BOTTLESERVICE As always, write in your questions, stories, anything you want discussed on the pod! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's Sarah's birthday this week, and just like last year, she's celebrating with a positively chaotic YAP FEST for your listening pleasure! We discuss whatever TF the birthday girl wants, including in-laws, a floor poop heard 'round the world, PARIS, her ongoing feud with the neighbors, and so much more. It's a wild ride so buckle up! As always, write in your questions, stories, anything you want discussed on the pod! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! Tumble - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Sarah sits down with the hilarious Sam Doll! If you don’t already know Sam, prepare to become obsessed. A hilarious creator with over a million followers on Instagram and TikTok, she somehow makes pop culture, motherhood, birth, and postpartum both wildly relatable AND laugh-out-loud funny. Today we discuss having a "F*ed up Birth", the reality of Postpartum, PP Rage, being mean to your husband whilst in the trenches, and so much more! As always, write in your questions, stories, anything you want discussed on the pod! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from our guest this week? Follow Sam on TikTok ! Follow @Sam_Doll on IG Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! Tumble - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sarah kicks this week off by paying homage to Dolly Parton and the incredible legacy of the Imagination Library. She then discusses the decision to start behavioral therapy and gets real about how hard parenting can feel when your child is struggling with regular meltdowns and tantrums. PLUS Sarah shares the tantrum strategies and techniques that have actually helped in her house , what she’s learning along the way, and SO much more! As always, write in your questions, stories, anything you want discussed on the pod! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! Tumble - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

August is National Breastfeeding Month , and to celebrate, we have a specialty episode just for you! Breastfeeding can be one of the more challenging parts of early motherhood, and one that many new moms don't think about until they're in the thick of it. It's supposed to come naturally after all, right? This week, Sarah brings together three moms from her inner circle to share their very different feeding journeys. From breastfeeding to pumping to formula feeding (or some combination of all three) we talk tips and tricks, mistakes made, lessons learned, expectations vs. reality, and ALL the things we wish we had known before we started! Big thank you to our guests this Week! Emily Evans @EmilykEvans Alyssa Duffy @Alisted Cristina Murphy @XtinajMurph Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! As always, write in your questions, stories, anything you want discussed on the pod! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Big Thank you to our Sponsor this week! Eufy Baby! The Eufy Breast Pump S2 Pro was designed with moms in mind, with features that make the pumping experience easier and more comfortable. Features like the VibraPump™ massage and HeatFlow™ with validated results of 35% more milk output and 30% faster pumping sessions. It also features 46dB quiet operation, a wireless charging case, and more! Eufy has generously offered Bottle Service listeners 15% off your purchase with code BKPEUFY at their website! OR code BKPEUFY1 on Amazon See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Warning: This weeks episode may cause whiplash! Sarah outlines 5 of her favorite cheat codes for getting your kids to do what you want. Ever struggle with tantrums? Cleaning up toys? Brushing teeth? Starting the bedtime routine? Sarah offers a few tried and true (and fun!) hacks that are wayyy better than repeating yourself 37 times. THEN we take a sharp sharp right into the Lindsay Clancy trial that has taken over all of our algorithms. It’s called range! More From the Episode: Set up a Teeth brushing station Check out Sarah’s PPD Episode HERE As always, write in your questions, stories, anyting you want discussed on the pod! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! Tumble - Machine Washable Rugs, Made Better. Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, Sarah sits down with Reshma Saujani—New York Times bestselling author, founder of Girls Who Code, and the founder of Moms First! Inspired by Reshma's new documentary No Country for Mothers , this episode explores why motherhood in America can feel uniquely difficult. From the crushing cost of childcare and the lack of paid family leave to the impossible expectations placed on modern moms, Reshma makes the case that the challenges so many mothers blame themselves for are actually the result of a broken system—not personal failure. In this episode, we cover: Why motherhood in America feels so uniquely difficult How the childcare crisis and lack of paid leave affect every family The "momcession" and why mothers are leaving the workforce How culture wars distract us from real solutions Why motherhood is a public policy issue—not an individual failure What Moms First is doing to create change, and how you can get involved This is such an important discussion! Enjoy! Want more from our guest this week? Follow Reshma on IG @ReshmaSaujani Follow Moms First @MomsFirstus Check out their Website HERE Host a screening for No Country for Mothers HERE ! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Wait... it's already back-to-school season?! Seriously, when did August become the new September? This week, Sarah is soaking up the final days of summer, embracing the chaos (yes, sometimes that means ice cream for dinner), and mentally preparing for the emotional rollercoaster that comes with a new school year. She also dives into why mom rage might not be a personal failing after all, the pressures moms face to "just have one more baby," and some things to consider before listening to those "This is your sign to have the 3rd baby!" posts Check out our BRAND NEW BOTTLE SERVICE SUBSTACK ! Submit your questions/ stories to sarah@bigkidproblems.com Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard about Peptides by now. They're on our algorithm & in our group chat. Can they help us lose baby weight? Have more energy? Stay sane? Are they even safe to take? WE NEED TO KNOW! Enter Carlyn Mungle , founder of Feelin' Good Wellness , a personalized, physician-guided peptide provider, to give us all a little crash course on peptides. We talk about what peptides actually are, why they're suddenly everywhere, and which ones may be helpful for moms dealing with things like fatigue, brain fog, recovery, weight management, and more. We also get into the practical stuff: where to get peptides, where NOT to get peptides, potential risks, costs, and what you should know before considering a peptide journey. Disclaimer: Nothing discussed should be considered medical advice. Always talk to your own healthcare provider before starting any new medication, peptide, or treatment. As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show! Want more from our guest this week? Check out Feelin Good Wellness @FeelinGoodWellnessCo @FeelinGoodwithCarlyn Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

If motherhood has left you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, short-tempered, or disconnected from the person you used to be, you're not alone! In fact, you may be experiencing matrescence , the profound transformation that comes with becoming a mother. This week, Sarah sits down with Vanessa Leveille , founder of @MatrescenceinColor, to unpack survival mode, mom rage, burnout, identity shifts, and why so many moms feel like they're falling short. Then, most importantly, we'll dive into what to do about it! Because we're all in this transition together. Want more from our guest this week? Follow @MatrescenceinColor ! Check out her website ! (the blog is SO good) Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop my SHOPMY Links Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Fresh off a big family summer "vacation", Sarah is back with plenty of stories—and a few battle scars. After coming home bruised & slightly concussed, she's sharing some learnings from the road! In this episode, we're talking road trip hacks, hotel stay survival, realistic expectations for family vacations, bedtime strategies when everyone is sharing one room, and the little things that can make traveling with toddlers feel a whole lot easier. Plus, we get honest about marital tensions when the "vacation" doesn't exactly feel relaxing. If you've got a family trip on the calendar this summer, this episode is packed with practical tips, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that not everything is what it seems on Instagram As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum/ Kid Friendly Favorites and More! CLICK HERE Shop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 HIYA - Receive 50% off (50% off!!!) your first order on any of their products. Not available on their website, go to hiyahealth.com/bottleservice to claim this deal! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sarah returns from vacation and faces a personal tragedy. She also chats Summer Survival strategies for when the days feel impossibly long, shares secrets to simplify those dinner decisions,makes you feel better about screentime and MORE! Oh yea, and we celebrate the dads out there. Happy Father's Day! As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show! 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 SUMMER As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show! 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICE See 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 IT Want more from our guest this week? Follow Ashley on Instagram! @AshleyMcAtee 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 ! 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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICE See 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 connected How to reduce transition meltdowns Simple ways to introduce mindfulness to kids Helping children regulate emotions before they spiral Why “presence over perfection” matters in parenting and much more! Want more from our guest? Kira Willey Instagram Get her book The Joyful Child HERE Listen to her on Spotify ! 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 ! 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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICE See 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 SHOPMY Email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the show! 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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICE See 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_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! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ : Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Kindred Bravely - 20% off your first order when you go to KindredBravely.com/BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .