Sarah is getting ready to give BIRTH this week and brings on her husband Brandon to talk about their biggest life transition to date - getting ready for baby! They talk about the biggest surprises of pregnancy, what it's been like for their relationship, pregnancy sex, hormonal fights, biggest fears walking into birth and away from baby-free life and the excitement of starting a fam! Life is about to look a whole lot different... This will be my last episode for a while but you can still stay co...
Apr 21, 2022•52 min•Ep. 111
Spring has Sprung (kind of) and that means it's time for a little SPRING CLEANING ACTION! Clean Queen, Holly Trepka of Neat Method Nashville is here to help us declutter and get organized. She is going to walk us through some of the messiest spaces in our homes and share some tips and tricks to get things in order. There's a famous quote that says something like “The clutter in your space is a direct reflection of the clutter in your brain” so if you’re looking around and your space is a HOT MES...
Apr 06, 2022•54 min•Ep. 110
What if we could boil allllllll of our #BigKidProblems down to 12 Sources? Dr. Sam Rader is in the house today, and after practicing Psychology for 18 years she started realizing that everyone’s problems could all be traced down to 12 KEY Sources, creating what she dubbed, “Source Code”. She has found that if we can better understand the SOURCE of our issues, why we do the things we do, why we repeat patterns and cycles that most of us developed in early childhood, well then we are much more lik...
Mar 23, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 109
Remember when all we cared about was PREVENTING pregnancy? Well now that I'm in my 30’s, I’ve seen a new big kid problem arise, and that is having trouble getting pregnant. There is a lot we don’t learn about when it comes to our fertility and that's why this week I’m bringing in the big guns, Dr. Lora Shahine. She is a Double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist, Bestselling Author, and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington so needless to say - she knows her sh*t!...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 108
Sarah is in her THIRD trimester and opens up about experiencing some depression symptoms earlier in pregnancy. What she didn't know? It's way more common than she thought. This week, Psychotherapist and owner of HLW Therapy, Hilary Weinstein, joins the pod to give us more info on Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, why so many of us have never heard of it, and answer a ton of questions because the more we know, the quicker we can destigmatize it. Want more from our guest? Hilary Weinstein Instag...
Mar 01, 2022•58 min•Ep. 107
If you’re tired and you know it clap your hands! We are at the tail end of winter and if you’re feeling a little BLAH it could be time to improve your nighttime routine! Certified Life and Spiritual Coach Ryan Haddon (The in-house Life Coach at Poosh , Kourtney Kardashian’s Lifestyle website) is here to help us establish a new routine and improve our sleep quality. Ryan gives us a few concrete ways to wind down to better recharge and reboot, even if your partner is blasting ESPN in bed… We also ...
Feb 23, 2022•51 min•Ep. 106
WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS?! The attachment styles we develop when we are weeee little kids can seriously f*ck up our big kid lives. Behavioral Relationship Expert, Author, and Podcast Host, Tracy Crossely is on the pod this week and we’ll talk through common unhealthy life and relationship patterns many of us face. Do any of these sound familiar? Impostor syndrome, insecure attachment, negative belief systems, perfectionism, toxic relationships, avoidant tendencies, never finding “the one”. Sarah pul...
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 105
We get it, finance is a weird topic. It can leave us feeling awkward, uncertain and with a million and one questions. But here's the thing, women are incredible investors and money managers, and can close the wealth gap by investing earlier and more often! The CEO of Penny Finance, Crissi Cole is on the Podcast this week to help us reclaim our financial futures. We talk about getting out of debt, personal finance, and how to get into the investing game. Because your money should be working FOR y...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 104
Many of us (myself included) think that we just aren't enough sometimes. Not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough, not rich enough, WHATEVER IT IS to go after some things we really want. But just because we think something doesn't mean it's true. 3-time New York Times bestselling author , spiritual guide, meditation teacher, AND holistic wellness expert Kimberly Snyder is in the house today and in her new book, “You Are More Than You Think You Are: Practical Enlightenment for Everyda...
Jan 11, 2022•59 min•Ep. 103
We're back on that "New Year, New Me" Bullsh*t! Every year, we walk through a little "New Year Ritual" to help us get clear on what we want, set up a solid foundation for success, AND get the manifestation juices flowing. THIS year, Sarah is tired, so she made it a little bit easier. LET'S GO 2022! Some Resources we chatted about in this episode: For the FULL New Years Ritual, check out Episode #65 Course: Gabby Bernstein's New Year Manifesting Challenge Books, The High 5 Habit , Super Attractor...
Jan 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 102
It’s the last episode of the year! We have had so many incredible guests and talked about SO many different topics this year that I wanted to use this last episode to share a few of my favorite clips and some of the biggest “A-ha” moments from some of the most talked about episodes of 2021! Stay in touch with Sarah! Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Get some laughs on @bigkidproblems ! BigKidProblems is on TikTok now! Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com And check out her NEW Pregnancy Podca...
Dec 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 101
It’s a specialty holiday episode! We know heading home for the holidays can be an interesting experience, especially with a significant other in tow! Want to make a good impression? Prepare them for meeting YOUR crazy family? Or just Ace that whole gift giving thing? Jordana Abraham Marinelli, Co-Founder of BETCHES, and Co-Host of the wildly popular dating podcast “U UP?” is on the podcast today to help us navigate, and have some holiday fun while we’re at it Want more from our guest? Jordana Ab...
Dec 21, 2021•43 min•Ep. 100
Need a lil Confidence Boost? Confidence Coach Rebekah Buege joins the pod to help us get confident FAST. She helps thousands overcome fears, negative thought patterns and body image issues to develop “Queen Level Confidence” and today we are getting a crash course! We chat about some confidence hacks we can use in our everyday lives, body confidence, why this time of year and family dynamics can be triggering AND how to deal with negative feedback like a MF Queen. Get your crown on and LET'S GO ...
Dec 14, 2021•46 min•Ep. 99
Feeling a little lost? It’s all part of the journey baby! Adulthood is riddled with false starts, figuring sh*t out, and having to make tough life decisions that affect our life path. It’s daunting! Here to help us find our way this week is Psychotherapist and certified life coach, Tess Brigham. She has been dubbed the ‘Millennial Therapist’ by CNBC, and has been featured on the Doctors, in Oprah Magazine, Forbes, The New York Times, HuffPost, and NBC to name a few AND she even wrote The Quarter...
Dec 07, 2021•54 min•Ep. 98
Oh you are in for a treat today! Author, Motivational speaker and Comedian Kristina Kuzmic is here for a no BS convo about depressive episodes, new motherhood, postpartum and everything in between. We talk about the real stuff no-one tells you about parenting, coming out of rock bottom, and some serious life lessons she’s learned and wishes she knew sooner. This is honestly one of my favorite conversations I’ve had on the podcast! Want more from our guests? Kristina Kuzmic Instagram: @kristinaku...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 97
I have some BIG NEWS this week!!! I’ve been waiting about 3 months to share this with you and the moment is HERE :) Check out the NEW Podcast: Bottle Service with Big Kid Problems HERE !!! *BIG ASK* Please “subscribe” and leave a review if you can! It makes a HUGE difference for a new podcast and is so so appreciated You can also listen/ follow on Spotify HERE ! Want more from our Host? Connect with Sarah! Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Get some laughs on @bigkidproblems ! BigKidProblems...
Nov 16, 2021•26 min•Ep. 96
Let’s get SENSUAL! Want the key to great sex? It starts with YOU. Sexuality Doula, Sex Educator and Author of the brand new book “Sensual Self” Ev’Yan Whitney is on the podcast today to teach us how to get in touch with our sensual selves. So many of us get disconnected from ourselves and we don’t even know it. When we tap into your sensual self, we can enjoy little things and big things a whole lot more, it helps us also reconnect with our partners and yes... even have better sex. Who doesn’t w...
Nov 09, 2021•47 min•Ep. 95
Having trouble shaking off that sense of impending doom from 2020? You’re not alone! After a year of adjusting and shifting our lives to the pandemic, returning to a jam packed, structured schedule can seem like an extremely daunting task. Dr. Cecily Havert is here to talk about WHY we may still be experiencing heightened anxiety, answers some vaccine concerns and questions, and offers us 5 different ways to cope! Want more from our guests? Dr. Cecily Havert Learn more about Dr. Havert and her p...
Nov 02, 2021•37 min•Ep. 94
You may love her, you may love to hate her, but Hannah Berner (Bravo TV’s Summer House, The Hit Podcasts’ “Berning In Hell” and “Giggly Squad”) is back on the show this week and spilling some PIPING HOT TEA. We talk about her departure from Bravo TV and the shitstorm that followed, insecurities, Instagram, ego, life lessons, party friends, wedding planning, and SO MUCH MORE! Want more from our guests? Hannah Berner Instagram @beingbernz Check out her Podcast’s Berning in Hell and Giggly Squad ! ...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 93
Oh baby! Sarah brings on friend, Registered Dietician, Nutritionist and Author, Whitney English, to talk Fertility and Pregnancy Nutrition! We talk about how to get your body ready for babies, foods to help boost female AND male fertility, bad behaviors to avoid, drug & alcohol effects on early pregnancy (what if you didn't know you were pregnant?!) and much more. Want more from our guests? Whitney English Instagram @Whitneyerd and @plantbasedjuniors Website HERE Check out Whitney’s super he...
Oct 19, 2021•48 min•Ep. 92
Raise your hand if you feel exhausted, or that you never have enough time to get everything done. It doesn’t have to be this way – finding true life balance is possible! Personal growth expert and national best selling author, Christy Wright is on the pod and ready to give us a crash course on her new book, Take Back Your Time: The Guilt-Free Guide to Life Balance . She reveals the main reasons why we feel out of balance and helps us ditch the distractions in life so we can focus on what really ...
Oct 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 91
We’re living in a post-pandemic world and the dating game has changed! Dating & Relationship Coach Ryan Patrick is here to help us make sense of it all. On his Popular Youtube Channel “Dater Boy” Ryan helps hundreds of thousands of women navigate the digital dating space, and today we talk everything from dating apps, to texting do’s and don’t, things that scare guys off, the “courting process” from a males perspective and so much more. Think of Ryan as your new best guy friend, ready to giv...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 90
It’s the third and final installment of the Wedding Mini Series! This week, Sarah brings in wedding expert Nicole Pellegrino of Betches Brides to help solve all of YOUR Wedding Big Kid Problems. We have been collecting your questions for MONTHS and cover everything from COVID concerns, to wedding party and family drama, budgeting, trends, things to cut out and so much more! Need some visuals? Check out Sarah’s Wedding in Brides and Nicole Pellegrino’s Wedding in Brides ! Psst: We mentioned this ...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 89
Wedding Regrets… we’ve had a few.. Sarah sits down with friend and fellow bride, Krista Williams of the wildly popular Almost 30 Podcast. They have an honest conversation about the bridal experience, some things they wish they could do differently, some things they wish they did and DID NOT spend money on, and some wedding advice that might surprise you. They’re basically going to tell you all the sh*t no-one tells you about being a bride (and trust me, there’s a lot!) Want more from our guests?...
Sep 21, 2021•52 min•Ep. 88
Getting married is a HUGE life milestone and Sarah is BACK from the honeymoon and ready to spill all the tea. She and her Hubby are on the pod today in a rare, intimate episode to recap their Wedding Day, share some Wedding Wisdom and chat about married life! Want more?! Stay in touch with Sarah Follow along on @bigkidproblems ! New Personal IG Handle, WHOS THIS @SarahMerrill_Hall Find more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors! Bride Brite - Get a brighter, whiter smil...
Sep 14, 2021•49 min•Ep. 87
Well friends, it’s the end of an era. I’m getting married THIS week and am giving you a little look behind the scenes! I’m talking all things wedding planning struggles, bridal hacks, and some wisdom I’ve picked up over the last TWO years of being a #coronabride. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll most likely elope after this... Want more from our host? Sarah Merrill BKP IG: @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill _ Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.com Want to ...
Jun 08, 2021•38 min•Ep. 86
Well this is going to be a fun week! We’re talking Sex, Love, & Cannabis with Dr. Carlen Costa DHS, MPH, RP, ACS a Clinical Sexologist, registered Psychotherapist, Cannabis Educator, and best-selling Author! Dr. Carlen is on a mission to close the “Orgasm Gap” and we talk about misconceptions, pressure, and how to get better at getting off. We also chat Weed vs. CBD, why people react differently and what to do if you or a friend are having a bad trip. This episode WILL come in handy at parti...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 85
What comes after “Happily Ever After”?! Our guest this week would say that's when the REAL love story begins. International speaker, spiritual thought leader, and author of “Rethink Love”, Monica Berg, is in the house today to talk about building the foundations for a healthy and long lasting relationship. We chat about choosing partners, the concept of settling, soul mates, sex, and so much more! Want more from our guests? Monica Berg Instagram: @MonicaBerg74 Website: Rethink Life We’ve added h...
May 25, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 84
Make your bed. Eat a vegetable. Buy yourself the f*cking lilies. Hollywood Exec turned Author, Tara Schuster joins the podcast today to talk about the daily rituals that took her from a hot-mess in her twenties, to a fully functioning adult. Can we say ON BRAND? Tara seemingly had it all together, but underneath her veneer of career success at Comedy Central, her personal life was spiraling. After years of trying to improve her life, she culminated what worked into a best selling Self Help Book/...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 83
It’s a mini solo episode! Sarah is back from her bachelorette party and hanging on by a thread. After postponing for a full year (#coronabride) Sarah gives some tips on how to throw an epic bachelorette that is WELL worth the wait. Need Outfit Inspo? Check out every outfit worn on the bachelorette HERE Also, check out everything I ordered on Amazon for the Bachelorette HERE! Want more from our Host? Sarah Merrill BKP IG: @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill _ Find the Blog, Merch ...
May 11, 2021•26 min•Ep. 82
