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Bottle Service
Hosted by Sarah Merrill Hall · EN
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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Back to Work, Baby! The Emotional Whiplash of Rebuilding Your Career & Leaving the Baby Bubble
2d ago00:35:45Tap to summarizeFor 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.
Transcribe →You're Doing Amazing Sweetie! A Mother's Day Specialty Episode
1w ago00:26:05Tap to summarizeHAPPY 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.
Transcribe →Preclampsia Awareness! Risks, Red Flags & Prevention with Lia Butler
2w ago00:46:54Tap to summarizeMay 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 Chief Operating Officer 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!CORRECTION: In the audio version of this podcast episode, Lia Butler was incorrectly introduced as the founder of NeoPredics. Lia is not a founder. She is the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.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.
Transcribe →Our Babies are Growing Up! Building Strong Bonds that Last Past Childhood
3w ago00:29:44Tap to summarizeThe 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.
Transcribe →The Postpartum to Perimenopause Pipeline
Apr 2000:50:25Tap to summarizeMany 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.
Transcribe →Cancelled Plans, Reality TV & Old Childhood Wounds!
Apr 1300:40:01Tap to summarizeAre we in the hardest phase of motherhood, or does it just feel like it? This week, Sarah is in full decompress mode—spiraling through another round of household illness and Bravo TV gossip (naturally). We talk about subtle mom shaming, being in the season of "cancelled plans" and what happens when the poeple you thought would have a relationship with your kids...dont.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! As always, write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comBig 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.
Transcribe →Sleep Training + Fixing Common Baby & Toddler Sleep Issues with Spenser Lipton!
Apr 601:03:11Tap to summarizeThis week, we’re tackling one of the hardest (and most crucial) parts of early parenting: sleep training.The term “sleep training” has gotten a bit of a weird reputation lately - there are so many approaches and opinions. But at the end of the day, building healthy sleep habits matters. Because let’s be honest… if your kid’s not sleeping, you’re not sleeping, and everything feels harder when no one in the house is well-rested.Sarah is joined by certified pediatric sleep consultant Spencer Lipton, founder of My Sleep Friend, who helps exhausted parents navigate the most common sleep struggles. With tons of listener questions submitted, this episode turns into a mini crash course on all things sleep: from baby sleep training basics to toddler challenges, plus big transitions like moving out of the crib, sibling room sharing, and the small tweaks that can make a big difference.Want more from our guest this week, Spenser Lipton? https://www.mysleepfriend.co/Instagram: @mysleepfriendWant 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, write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comBig 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.
Transcribe →Full of Fluids & Hard Earned Wisdom!
Mar 3000:29:55Tap to summarizeThis week, Sarah is down bad with a daycare plague (seriously… what is in those classrooms?!) and gets real about why maintaining friendships feels harder (but more important) than ever. She also dives into what it actually means to feel like yourself again after kids, and the illusion of that “glamorized” pre-baby life we sometimes think we miss.Plus, she shares one surprisingly simple tip that might actually save your marriage, and answers listener questions about the very real “C-section shelf” that no one prepares you for.It’s honest, relatable, and a little unhinged… but that’s showbiz, baby!Resources from this episode! Silicon Strips on AmazonScar Gel with Retinol on AmazonTool I use for Scar Massage More "C-section Shelf" guidance in THIS Episode 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.
Transcribe →Surviving the First Year, the One & Done Decision and Postpartum LOL's with Taylor Rae Roman!
Mar 2300:46:17Tap to summarizeWho doesn't love a good mom-to-mom chat about the raw, unfiltered reality of early motherhood?! This week, Sarah is joined by Speaker, Athlete, Poet, Podcaster AND "cool Brooklyn mom" Taylor Rae Roman! Together, they discuss the absolute MIND F*CK that is the first year of motherhood, from the intensity of postpartum to the identity shift that no one fully prepares you for. They also chat unmedicated births, breastfeeding struggles, knowing when you're "Done" and just so many other moments that are truly IYKYK.Want more from our guest this week?!Instagram: @TaylorRaeRomanTikTok: @TaylorRaeRomanWebsite: https://taylorraeroman.com/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! Write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comBig 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.
Transcribe →Stop Catastrophizing! Catching Those Pesky Intrusive Thoughts
Mar 900:26:31Tap to summarizeEver catch yourself jumping straight to the worst-case scenario when it comes to your kids? What if they stop breathing in the middle of the night? Will starting daycare too early ruin them for life? What if that little cough is actually… the bubonic plague?If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. There’s actually a name for this mental spiral: catastrophizing.In this episode of Bottle Service, Sarah breaks down this common “thought trap” that so many parents (especially postpartum moms) all into. She talks about why our brains are wired to jump to worst-case scenarios, how catastrophizing can show up during postpartum AND throughout parenting, and when those thoughts may cross the line into postpartum anxiety.Most importantly, Sarah shares ways to interrupt the spiral so you can breathe a little easier and get back to enjoying your kids instead of worrying about every possible disaster. Because more often than not, everything is going to be just fine. 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! Write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.comBig 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.
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