GUYS. Did you know you literally do not have to be friends with people you don’t want to? This week we’re talking about Friendship breakups, and really, protecting your energy from ANY toxic relationship so you can build better connections and find your people. This has been one of our MOST requested topics so I had to bring in the big guns and get TedX Speaker, Forbes Top Ranked Podcast Host, and #1 Best Selling Author Lori Harder on the Podcast! We talk about how to spot a toxic relationship, ...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 51
We’re baaaack. Coming to you fresh from a little Summer hiatus and there is SO MUCH we need to catch up on! Dr. Paige Bourassa joins us for another unfiltered Bra’s Off Episode and we are playing catch up (there are some BIG SURPRISES) before jumping into the new Fall Season! As always, these “Bra off” episodes are unplanned, unfiltered, and OFF THE WALL. Listen at your own risk and get ready for some belly laughs! Want more from our guests? Sarah Merrill BigKidProblems IG: @BigKidproblems Sarah...
Sep 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 50
Smash Mouth was right. The years start coming and they DON’T STOP coming. This week, the ladies of Almost 30 join us to talk about getting older, why turning 30 is such a crazy milestone, things we wish we could tell our 20-something selves, some life advice, words of wisdom and SO much more. No matter what your age is, maybe you're well past 30 or maybe you’re not even close, this is just a fun episode and one you will all relate to and enjoy! Want more from our guests? Krista Williams: Instagr...
Jul 21, 2020•54 min•Ep. 49
Want to get the best skin of your life?! We’re talking heavy duty skincare this week with Beth Higney and Natalie Copeland of Complexion Nashville! Ever wonder why/how celebrities have perfect skin on the red carpet? Any brides-to-be out there want to know how to look flawless on their big day? Sarah sits down with the dynamic skincare duo behind ‘Complexion’ before her wedding to talk about the different skin treatments out there, how to get the biggest bang for your buck, at home tips, when to...
Jul 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 48
Do you ever feel like you’re just pushing a boulder up a hill? Or that you’ve been spinning your wheels TRYING to achieve something but it’s just not working? Maybe you can sense that you’re stuck, but no matter what you try, you can’t seem to push through? WELL THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! Our guest this week, Stephanie Kwong, is a Mindset Mastery Coach, Hypnotherapist, and the host of the Rise Higher Podcast. She specializes in uncovering the thoughts, patterns, limiting beliefs and behaviors that...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 47
There can be a slippery slope between wanting to get in shape and starting to obsess about it in an unhealthy way. (Ugh, guilty) Jenn Kahan joins the pod today and she is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in the mental and emotional aspects of fitness. She is someone who has overcome an unhealthy cycle of food obsession, eating disorders, anxiety and exercise bulimia, and has lived to tell the tale. We’ll talk about recognizing if you have a problem, all the usual methods of coping with ...
Jun 30, 2020•58 min•Ep. 46
Back by popular demand, we’re doing another “Bra’s Off” Episode! Sarah brings on friend of the show Paige Bourassa (She’s like our Dr. Drew at this point) for a completely unfiltered episode filled with laugh out loud stories and some real life wisdom. We talk about everything from dating in your 30’s, to colonics, to female entrepreneurship AND answer some of your listener questions along the way. If you’re not laughing in the first 10 minutes you’ll get your money back. (jk, this is free and I...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
“The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly the way it was designed”. This week we take a look into the Criminal Justice System and why it’s such a #bigkidproblem with our AWESOME guest and Candidate for NY District Attorney, Eliza Orlins. Eliza has been a Public Defender in New York City for over a decade where she has represented thousands through the Criminal Justice System. We’re going to talk about how the system works, why reforms need to be made, The “Central Park Karen” case, and most...
Jun 16, 2020•42 min•Ep. 44
After taking part in #BlackOutTuesday last week, we are BACK and having the important conversations with Speaker, Activist and Co-Founder of the organization “From Privilege to Progress, Michelle Saahene. We talk about the experience that lead her to creating her organization, systemic racism, unconscious bias, discrimination and how WE can all help by educating ourselves, using our voices, and taking action. If you have felt angry or sad or wondered “What can I do?!” this episode is for you. Wa...
Jun 09, 2020•49 min•Ep. 43
Calling all Corona Brides! We’re talking all things Wedding Planning in the age of Covid-19. Executive Editor at The Knot (a platform dedicated to all things Weddings) Lauren Kay joins the show this week to walk us through some Corona Bride trends, what to do if you need to cancel or postpone your wedding, some creative ways Brides are pivoting their wedding celebrations, and what this may mean for the wedding industry moving forward. SOME GOOD NEWS FOR OUR CORONA COUPLES?! What’s the one thing ...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 42
Have you ever begrudgingly split the bill or been guilted into going out when you realllly just didn't want to? So many of us say “yes” for fear of being awkward or uncomfortable when we could be living our truth! Speaker & certified Life Coach Amy Smith joins the podcast today to help us learn the life changing art of Saying NO. She teaches us communication hacks, boundary setting techniques and how to properly stand up for ourselves with EASE to everyone from our bosses, friends, family me...
May 19, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 41
Celebrity Astrologer Angie Godfrey joins the show and teaches us some Astrology basics. We’ll talk about some common Astro occurrences like eclipses, full moons, and retrogrades, and see how we can use these things in our everyday lives. We’ll also get into what’s up with 2020, what the planets have in store for us for the rest of the year, and when we can expect things to lighten up around here. Want more from our guests? Angie Godfrey Instagram: @AstroMagicMama Website: https://www.consciousev...
May 12, 2020•51 min•Ep. 40
Right now, I know one of the biggest BIGKIDPROBLEMS everyone has on their mind is their personal finances. We’ve never seen an economic shutdown at this level before and I think it’s safe to say we’re all a little nervous about how this is all going to shake out. Whether you are one of the millions of people who lost their jobs because of this pandemic, or maybe you're trying to keep your business afloat or maybe you’re nervous about layoffs and pay-cuts we ALL have questions right now. Question...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 39
In an experiment in “Letting Go” this week, we’re having some fun and ditching the normal BKP format in exchange for a truly candid/ridiculous episode guaranteed to make you chuckle. Friend of the Show (and my quarantine buddy) Dr. Paige Bourassa joins the pod and things quickly go off the rails as we talk about Life, Dating, Mistakes, Anal, Vegans and so much more. Want more from our guests? Paige Bourassa Instagram: @theaccuchick Shen Medicine: @shenmedicine Website: www.shenmedicine.com Check...
Apr 28, 2020•45 min•Ep. 38
We’re talkin’ bout sex baby! That’s right we’re talking about Love & Sex in Quarantine with our expert of the week, Sexologist Michelle Hope! None of us have ever gone through a Pandemic before, and it may have had a variety of effects on our Sex lives. Michelle is going to talk to us about what’s normal, why so many of us are NOT in the mood, how to get on the same page with your partner, and some ways to get.. I'll just say “creative in quarantine” Want more from our guests? Michelle Hope ...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 37
Shits getting real this week as we dive into the super fun, super lighthearted topic of Depression! First up, I have a very candid convo with hilarious comedy writer and host of The Adderall and Compliments Podcast, Annabelle Desisto. We talk about dealing with depression on a day to day basis, meds, Lisa Frank, childhood trauma and when edibles go wrong. THEN Psychotherapist Dr. Daryl Appleton joins the show (54:45) to teach us about the different types of depression and how to deal. She gives ...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 36
Ever feel a little slow or like your brain just won’t turn on? New York Times Bestselling Author Max Lugavere joins the show to talk all about ways to optimize your brain and body! After his mom was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, Max went on a fact finding mission to figure out what lifestyle/ food choices can help OR hurt the brain in the long term AND in the here and now. The information he discovered is EYE OPENING and there is a reason why both his books are Best Sellers! Listen for...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 35
I think we could all use a little distraction this week ay? We’re talking about a DIFFERENT pandemic in this episode: The Fuckboy Pandemic. Many of us have encountered Fuckboys (or “Players” as they are formally known) out in the wild and in this episode, we’ll talk about how to spot em, how to deal with them and how to learn from them. To offer some insight, we have “Recovering Fuckboy”, Carl Radke (who many of you may know from Bravo TV’s Summer House) AND comedienne Mary Beth Barone who is th...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 34
The world feels like it's been flipped upside down the last few weeks. We all feel it. Friend of the show Dr. Paige Bourassa joins us this week and we’ll talk about Coronavirus and more specifically, how to deal with the stress, anxiety and all the uncertainty around this difficult time. We’ll also talk immunity support, physical and mental health AND about how to stay sane while we’re all in quarantine. Whether you’re alone and battling isolation OR if you're stuck in quarantine with your famil...
Mar 20, 2020•47 min•Ep. 33
It is a brand new year and a brand new DECADE and in today’s episode we are learning how to let go of old, dusty energy and bring in those GOOD VIBES for 2020. To start the new decade on the right foot, Energy Healer Millana Snow is going to walk us through some tools YOU can use wherever you are to shift your energy and up level your life! We’ll talk about manifesting, setting intentions and calling in the things you want this year like love, BIG CHECKS, health and more. If you stick around to ...
Jan 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 32
It’s the final episode of 2019! Many of you wrote in questions for this “Ask me anything” episode and I rapid fire through ‘em! We cover love, money, career, relationships, how I got this podcast started, biggest regrets, worst dates and lots of other fun stories and advice from yours truly. Find more at www.ThebigkidProblems.com! I mentioned it in the show, but watch my FAVORITE Ted Talk of all time HERE Stay Connected with me! @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG @SarahaMerrill_ Big thank you t...
Dec 17, 2019•43 min•Ep. 31
When you spend enough time with a person, disagreements and fights are inevitable! But HOW you fight with your significant other can really make or break your relationship. On our roundtable this week we have on a REAL Life married couple who knows a thing or two about relationship fights – Adam and Danielle of the Marriage and Martini’s Podcast. These two have basically turned their fights into a hit podcast and we talk about fighting styles, how kids marriage and other milestones can affect yo...
Dec 10, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 30
Have you ever worked in a toxic environment? I connect with female entrepreneur and a former coworker of mine, Nina Ojeda, to tell the tale of the worst place we ever worked, what makes a workplace “toxic”, how to deal AND how to make your escape! THEN Lifestyle and Leadership Coach Donald Jenkins walks us through a Temperament exercise to uncover what makes us tick and how to deal with other temperaments and personalities you may find around your office. Want more from our guest? Nina Ojeda Ins...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 29
Have you ever been in a funk or wondered “What am I doing with my Life?? Then this is the episode for you! Friend of the show Dr. Paige Bourassa is back to teach us how to calm ourselves down and feel better about life just in time for family time over the holidays! We talk about Existential Crisis Saturn Return Physical and mental hacks to make us feel better Gratitude Pottery (?) And more. Want more from our guest? Paige Bourassa Instagram: @theaccuchick Shen Medicine: @shenmedicine Website: w...
Nov 26, 2019•48 min•Ep. 28
We’re back in health class – but with a BKP twist. This week I have on Hormone Coach Nina Boyce who will help us understand our hormones better and teach us ways to nourish our bodies when our hormones are getting out of whack and making us moody, stressed, or, how I like to describe myself when I’m PMSing – very stabby. THEN we’ll hear from CEO of Modern Fertility Afton Vechery who is CHANGING the game on fertility testing and awareness for women. We’ll talk about her revolutionary work which i...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 27
A special little BONUS Extension of our Dating Fatigue Episode! If you haven’t already listened to the Dating Fatigue Episode, you may want to start there and then come back for this Cherry on Top. After hearing some expert advice in Part 1, I think it is also super powerful to hear a real life success story. Our guest for this bonus episode is one of my besties, Katie Thiele, who just found love for the first time at the age of 35. We’ll talk about her real life experience with dating fatigue, ...
Nov 15, 2019•37 min•Ep. 26
We’re talking about Dating Fatigue this week friends, and in this new age of social media and swiping right, our dating pool has gotten SO BIG that we’re actually getting burnt out. Many of us are waiting longer and longer to settle down and to talk about it, I have some incredible guests for you! First up, Kelly Henderson (E!’s Very Cavallari & Velvets Edge) hops on the pod to talk about being single in your 30’s and the difference of dating in your 20’s vs your 30’s. THEN Stephan Labossier...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 25
If you’re stressed out and you know it clap your hands! One thing with adulting is that the older we get, the more responsibilities we have and the more stress we have to deal with. BUT everyone handles stress differently, and how YOU handle stress can directly affect your health and quality of life. So I was really excited when I got the chance to connect with our incredible guest this week, Emily Fletcher. She literally wrote the book “Stress Less and Accomplish More” which.. who doesn’t want ...
Nov 05, 2019•56 min•Ep. 24
It’s Halloween Week and we’re getting into the holiday spirit fam! Celebrity Spiritual Medium, Erika Gabriel joins us this week to teach us about our spirit guides, how to tap into our intuition, why the universe tests us sometimes, and so much more. Erika has read for thousands of people all of the world and has brought closure to hundreds of mysterious deaths, murders, paternity cases, questionable suicides, overdoses etc, so I put her to the test to see if she could help us solve our #bigkidp...
Oct 29, 2019•58 min•Ep. 23
It’s my first ever SOLO Episode! Today I tell you the tale of how I took @bigkidproblems from hobby to side hustle to my full time gig. For anyone who wants to start a passion project, grow their personal brand, leave corporate life, or start their own business – I encourage you to learn through my mistakes! I share some of the big expectations vs. reality of starting your own business, some big f*** ups, and lots of tools and tricks I picked up along the way. Find more at www.ThebigkidProblems....
Oct 22, 2019•57 min•Ep. 22
