Bottle Service

Sarah Merrill Hall

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!

  1. 4D AGO

    Rest those Tired Eyes! Screen Time, Hormones & Bad Habits We Need to Break

    After a week of doomscrolling, our eyes are TIRED! If you're a parent in the digital age, chances are your eyes are hurting. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Pam Theriot - Optometrist, TEDx speaker, and nationally recognized expert in eye health! We discuss why so many of us are at risk for eye strain, the bad habits many of us (myself included) are definitely guilty of, and the screen time rules we (and our kids!) should live by. Dr. Pam also dives into the role hormones play in eye health, talk about a pregnancy and postpartum symptom no one ever warns you about! Want more from our guest this week: Website: www.pamtheriot.com Instragram: @pamtheriot Get the Guide to Relieve Digital Eye Strain HERE 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 experts Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice Laundry Sauce - Get 20% off with promo code BOTTLESERVICE SKIMS - The Valentine Shop is now open! 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.

    37 min
  2. JAN 26

    WE INSIDE! Surviving the Winter months, "Parental Preference" and More!

    This week on Bottle Service, Sarah braces for a major winter storm and discusses survival techniques for the winter months inside with rambunctuous little ones. She also discusses the "mother son" wedding dance heard round the world & the clothing selections at Costco before diving into a very REAL parenting issue no one warns you about: parental preference. Does your baby only want Mommy… or Daddy? And why does it somehow feel like the most personal rejection of your life? Let’s talk about it. Got a situation you need an unbiased (but honest) opinion on? Email sarah@bigkidproblems.com and we’ll discuss it on the pod. 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! Ritual - Get 40% off your first month at ritual.com/bottleservice. Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice Laundry Sauce - Get 20% off with promo code BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  3. JAN 19

    What’s in a Name? 2026 Name Trends, Tips for Indecision, Name Regret & More!

    Today we're diving into the wild, wonderful (and sometimes stressful) world of Baby Naming! Sophie Kihm, the Editor-in-Chief of Nameberry is joining us today to help us out. Nameberry is a go-to resource for parents trying to find the perfect name for their little one (which, let’s be honest, is way harder than it sounds). In this episode, Sophie joins us to break down the biggest baby name trends for 2026, the do’s and don’ts of choosing a name, what to do if you’re dealing with name regret, and her best advice for parents who are struggling to land on the one Want more from our guest this week? Sophie Kihm's WebsiteNameberry InstagramNameberry Website 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! Ritual - Get 40% off your first month at ritual.com/bottleservice. Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice Laundry Sauce - Get 20% off with promo code BOTTLESERVICE See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
  4. JAN 12

    Let’s Get Our Sht Together (Gently): A 2026 Reset

    It’s a new year, baby! We’re welcoming 2026 with an episode designed to help us get organized, gain clarity around what we truly want, and feel ready to manifest what’s next. As moms, it’s easy to feel a little lost when it comes to setting New Year intentions. We pour so much of our time and energy into our kids that future planning often takes a backseat while we’re simply trying to survive. Whether you’re entering a “maintenance year,” feeling the pull to reignite your career, or just ready to reconnect with what you want, this episode is here to help you reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. 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! More Labs - Try Morning Recovery, the drink for when you drink, for 25% off with code THEBIGKID! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Ritual - Get 40% off your first month at ritual.com/bottleservice. Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30 Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  5. 2025-12-15

    Get in Loser, We're Creating Holiday MAGIC

    We are deep in the holiday season and moms are BUSY. Between trying to create magical memories and not completely losing our minds, December can feel like an extreme sport. This week, Sarah shares fun, easy, low-effort ways to sprinkle extra holiday magic into your month — no burnout required. Plus, we’re tackling the great Elf-on-the-Shelf divide (Elf Moms vs. Non-Elf Moms), hating on The Little Drummer Boy, and so much more. Let’s survive December together. 🎄 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! More Labs - Try Morning Recovery, the drink for when you drink, for 25% off with code THEBIGKID! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills. Free trial at greenlight.com/bottleservice Uncommon Goods - Find the right gift for everyone on your list! Get 15% off at UNCOMMONGOODS.com/bottleservice Ritual - Get 40% off your first month at ritual.com/bottleservice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min
  6. 2025-12-08

    More Play, Less Stress! Putting the JOY Back in Parenting with Leading Child Psychologist Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

    We are officially in the thick of the holiday season... blink twice if you’re OK! This week, Sarah sits down with Developmental Scientist, Leading Child Psychologist and Co-Author of Einstein Never Used Flashcards, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek! After 40 YEARS of developmental research, she is on a mission to bring back PLAY and make parenting more joyful, fun and a whole lot less stressful. YES PLEASE! We chat: 🎁 The pressures of modern parenting, and why we’re making things way harder than they need to be 🧸 What kids actually need to learn & grow, + Toys to Buy or Skip this season! 📱 The pros and cons of screen time and how to approach it without guilt ✨ How to step away from rigid, achievement-focused parenting and into something more fun, flexible, and human This episode is the perfect reset for overwhelmed parents, especially right now. So grab a coffee, take a breath, and let’s get into it! Want More from our Guest? Grab the Book! Einstein Never Used FlashcardsCheck out the Instagram HERE @DrKathyandDrRo 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! More Labs - Try Morning Recovery, the drink for when you drink, for 25% off with code THEBIGKID! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills. Free trial at greenlight.com/bottleservice Uncommon Goods - Find the right gift for everyone on your list! Get 15% off at UNCOMMONGOODS.com/bottleservice Ritual - Get 40% off your first month at ritual.com/bottleservice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    50 min
  7. 2025-12-01

    Let the Holiday Madness Begin!

    The holiday season is officially here! 🎄✨ Sarah dives into the wild evolution from blacking out on Thanksgiving Eve to suddenly being the keeper of your family’s core childhood memories. She shares her best hosting hacks, sanity-saving shortcuts for navigating the holidays with little ones, and a much-needed pep talk as we head into the Super Bowl of parenting: holiday season. LETS GO! 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! More Labs - Try Morning Recovery, the drink for when you drink, for 25% off with code THEBIGKID! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Greenlight - Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills. Free trial at greenlight.com/bottleservice Uncommon Goods - Find the right gift for everyone on your list! Get 15% off at UNCOMMONGOODS.com/bottleservice Ritual - Get 40% off your first month at ritual.com/bottleservice. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    28 min
4.8
out of 5
24 Ratings

About

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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