70 episodes
Bottle Service with Big Kid Problems Sarah Merrill Hall
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4.9 • 441 Ratings
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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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Updating Your 'Relationship Toolbox' with Vanessa Londino
When we're expecting, there are so many things we plan for before our little ones get here—the gear, the nursery, the changing stations.. we even mentally brace ourselves for sleep deprivation and body changes. Yet, one aspect often catches us off guard: how much our relationships can change after the baby gets here.
To guide us through this significant transition, we're bringing on a seasoned PRO this week! Vanessa Londino is not only a highly sought-after Couples Therapist but also a Podcaster, Workshop Leader, Public Speaker, and the author of the book "The Toolbox" which is all about the tools we need to build relationships and repair them when they encounter challenges. Vanessa will open her toolbox and help us navigate through some common "new parent struggles" this week!
Want more from our Guest?
Check out her Book: The ToolboxInstagram @vanessathetherapistCheck out her podcast HERECheck out her website HERE
Want more from Sarah?
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com
Big thank you to our episode sponsor!
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Enjoy Every Minute! And other BS with Caitlin Murray of Big Time Adulting
This week, we're joined by Caitlin Murray from @BigTimeAdulting! Known for her refreshingly honest and relatable takes on motherhood, Caitlin has amassed a huge following on Instagram and TikTok. She fearlessly voices what many of us think about the constant demands of being a 24/7 mom, but might not say out loud. We chat about the challenges of the newborn/toddler stage, the worst mom advice, being scared for #2, dealing with burnout, some tips for rookie moms from a seasoned pro, and more! Join us for a fun and honest chat about the highs and lows of the motherhood journey that will make you shout "SAME!"
Want more from our Guest?
Instagram @bigtimeadultingTikTok @bigtimeadultingCheck out her Soul Snacks Magazine HERE
Want more from Sarah?
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com
Big thank you to our episode sponsor!
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Where is the Village?!
We've all heard the saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," but when exactly do they show up? In this week's episode, Sarah discusses entrusting your baby into someone else's care and shares some savvy strategies for seeking additional childcare support. Tune in to find out how to build your very own "village" of help!
Want more from Sarah?
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com
Big thank you to our episode sponsor!
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Starting Solids! Safe Baby-Led Weaning with Katie Ferraro
Wondering if your baby is ready to expand their culinary horizons into solid foods? Look no further – this episode is your ultimate guide! Join us as we team up with Katie Ferraro, a Dietician, Nutrition Professor, mom of SEVEN, and the genius behind @babyledweanteam and the "Baby Led Weaning Made Easy" Podcast. Katie is here to make sure you're fully equipped to ace this exciting transition!
We're diving deep into the essentials: Knowing when to get started, first foods, tips and tricks for picky eaters, confidently tackling concerns like allergens and choking, and much, much more. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, break bread with your little one, and embrace the joyful messiness of it all! LFG!
Want more from our guest this week?
Instagram: @babyledweanteamGet her 100 First Foods Checklist HEREJoin her FREE starting Solids workshop HEREVisit her Website for more
Want more from Sarah?
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com
Big thank you to our episode sponsor!
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Back to Work After Baby!
Maternity leave winding down? Getting ready to get back to the grind? The idea of going back to work after baby can be incredibly daunting. Today, we are going to get some help from someone who helps women through this transition every single day! Working mom of 2 and founder of @careermeetsmama, Keesha Kline is in the house to help us navigate the ins and outs of this truly challenging transition. We talk childcare, pumping, mom guilt and more.. enjoy!
Want more from our guest this week?
Keesha Kline @Career.Meets.MamaWebsite: careermeetsmama.com
Want more from Sarah?
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com
Big thank you to our episode sponsor!
More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid -
International Bébé
Sarah is back from a 16-day stint across the pond with her toddler in tow and lives to tell the tale! She talks all things long flights, layovers, travel gear, time zone changes, and tips and tricks for surviving long-distance travel with a toddler. Because, it's true what they say, traveling with kids is NO vacation.
Resources from the episode:
Sarah's Amazon Baby List includes travel essentials and all kinds of helpful things for babies/toddlers!Sarah's Travel Stroller of Choice: Uppababy Minu v2
Want more from Sarah?
Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallThe Big Kid Problems humor account @bigkidproblems!Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com
Big thank you to our episode sponsor!
More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 20% off with Code BIGKID at morelabs.com/Bigkid
Customer Reviews
The postpartum content we need
My first babe is 7 weeks old and I just started listening to season 2 on my outside walks. I wish I had found this sooner while I was going through pregnancy but have passed along to some of my pregnant friends since this is the good stuff. I laugh, I cry, I relate to SO much of everything you lay out there. Thank you for putting it out into the universe! The identity crisis episode and mommy mantras are two of my favs because I have had the exact same insecurities with body image, knowing what the heck to wear after baby (also not a fan of the current trends), going out with friends and not knowing what to talk about, and of course mom brain. “Cracks heads have babies” so mine will turn out just fine still makes me LOL.
I’m also a huge fan of the guests especially moms on call since I am literally going through the 8-12 week transition as we speak.
I wish there was a way to comment/have discussions on each episode cause I just have so many thoughts (is there such thing as a podcast book club?) but yah keep it up and I appreciate you passing down to us in the trenches!
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your post partum journey with us. So many women are going through the same struggles and it feels so good to know we are not alone in this vulnerable time on our lives. I specifically appreciated how you told your breastfeeding challenges because I feel like people don’t talk about this enough. You are helping to create a safe space around formula feeding, which really needs to happen so it can become more accepted in our society without enduring so much judgement among other women. Prior to becoming pregnant, I didn’t realize how much of a struggle breastfeeding can be, so when I struggled with it and was unable to provide breast milk I went into a deep hole of depression. Your words helped me get through this hard time and I’m sure helped so many others. So thankful for your podcast!
Interesting even for non-moms!
I don’t know if I ever plan on getting pregnant, but I enjoy consuming content from both moms and childfree creators. I love this podcast and Sarah’s honesty!! She gives you the good, the bad, the ups and the downs of pregnancy and postpartum! She doesn’t sugarcoat anything and she has a good sense of honor about it all. I recommend it to all of my friends who are pregnant, considering getting pregnant, or on the fence! So informative.. I’ve learned so much. Thanks for putting it all out there Sarah!