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Big Kid Problems

Based on the comedic platform @BigKidProblems all about navigating adulthood and the life transitions that come with it. Each week, we’ll take a funny yet informative look at a specific struggle facing 20-30 somethings today with a rotating cast of experts, personalities, and celebrity guests. From money & budgeting, love & relationships, career & hustling, hangovers, health & wellness, and just general #adulting lessons, this show will give you tools and resources to survive the real world while making you laugh along the way.
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81. Intuitive Eating, Emotions vs Hunger, & Bridal Diet Culture with Evelyn Tribole

Keto? Plant Based? Or Paleo? OH MY. There is so much conflicting diet information out there, it can honestly be hard to know WTF to even eat anymore. Award winning nutritionist, Author of NINE books, and co-founder of the “Intuitive eating” movement Evelyn Tribole (MS, RDN, CERD-S) joins the podcast this week to help set us straight! We talk about what “intuitive eating” really means (spoiler alert: a lot of influencers get it wrong) listening to hunger que’s, breaking diet culture and more! We ...

May 04, 202148 minEp. 81

80. The Wedding is Off! Calling off your Wedding and Turning it into a Comedy Special with Natasha Pearl Hansen

Talk about turning Lemons into Lemonade/Vodka Sodas! Comedienne Natasha Pearl Hansen may have called off her wedding, but she used her non-refundable venue deposit to turn her “would be” wedding day into a Comedy Special! We talk about her brand new Amazon Prime Special “I was Supposed to Get Married Today” and all the hard decisions, red flags, gut warnings and societal pressure that go into NOT walking down the aisle. ITS JUICY FOLKS. Want more from our guest? Natasha Peal Hansen Instagram: @N...

Apr 27, 202150 minEp. 80

79. The Biggest Big Kid Problem of our Lifetime. Breaking down the Plastics Problem, Sustainability, and What WE can do to Help Save our Planet.

In honor of Earth Day this week we are diving into a topic many of us would like to ignore: Environmental Instability. Problems like plastics, pollution and overpopulation can be overwhelming (and a bit of a drag, tbh) but that's why I have my real life friend and Environmental advocate, Tony Verutti, in the house this week to help break down what's going on, why we should care and what WE can do about it. Because we WILL be seeing some drastic side effects in our lifetime, and just like doing o...

Apr 20, 202150 minEp. 79

78. Be a GOAL Digger! Going for your Goals, Bouncing Back from Rejection, Marriage Advice and More with Jill de Jong

You may have seen her on the covers of Women’s Health and Fitness Magazine, Super Model, Health Coach, Best selling Author, and self proclaimed GOAL DIGGER Jill De Yong is in the house today! Jill is an expert goal setter and today she is going to help us define our goals, make clear action steps AND get over the hurdles of rejection. We also chat about romantic rejections, bouncing back from divorce, marriage advice, health hacks, “sweating for the wedding” and just so so much more. Want more f...

Apr 13, 20211 hrEp. 78

77. Let it Go! Forgiveness, Learning to Accept, Heal and MOVE ON with Stephanie Lyn

We’ve all been betrayed or hurt before, and learning to ‘forgive and forget’ is a lot easier said than done. BUT you know what they say about holding grudges. It's like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. (Not ideal). Life Coach and Host of the “Heal Survive Thrive” Podcast, Stephanie Lyn, joins the podcast today to help us make like Frozen and LET IT GO. We talk about forgiveness, how to put things into perspective, boundaries, healing and most importantly, how to move on. ...

Apr 06, 20211 hr 7 minEp. 77

76. We’re Doing Hot Girl Sh*t Again. 5 “Hot Girl” Shortcuts to Look & Feel Hotter by Friday!

We’re all slowly coming out of quarantine and beginning to rejoin society. Time to take off the tie dye sweats and start doing hot girl shit again! Sarah is going solo this week and sharing her “hot girl protocol” which is really just a few ways to feel/ look hotter in a PINCH. Some Hot Girl Hacks mentioned: Liquid IV Bride Brite : Pssst, use code “BIGKID” at checkout for a 40% discount! St. Moritz (added to our Amazon List!) Listen to this song to get into the Hot Girl Mindset Want more from ou...

Mar 23, 202126 minEp. 76

75. Activating your Chakras, Raising your Vibe and Tapping into your Higher Self with Amber-Lee Lyons!

Don’t get your Chakras in a bunch! Today we’re taking a Chakra 101 crash course with the Founder and CEO of The Chakra Girl Co, Amber Lee Lyons! She teaches women all over the world how to align their chakras, increase their magnetism and learn to attract the things they want. Want to elevate your life, tap into your higher self and just feel better faster after a hangover, one night stand, or late night Taco Bell sesh? Let the Chakra work begin! Want more from our guests? Amber-Lee Lyons Instag...

Mar 16, 202151 minEp. 75

74. Average Expectations. Lessons in Lowering the Bar with Southern Charm’s Shep Rose

Southern Charm’s resident big kid, Shep Rose is in the hot seat this week! Shep’s new book “Average Expectations: Lessons in Lowering the Bar” hits shelves this month and we talk about how his book came to be, life before and after Southern Charm, relationships, regrets, wealth, therapy, lil Craig and so much more! Want more from our guests? Shep Rose Instagram: @relationshep Check out his book “Average Expectations: Lessons in Lowering the Bar” now on the BKP Amazon list ! Stay connected with m...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 74

73. Break the ‘Good Girl’ Myth! Dismantle Outdated Rules and Unleash your MF Power with Majo Molfino

We’ve been brought up to be “good girls” but is following the rules holding us back? Author Majo Molfino dives into all the rules we’ve unconsciously been taught as little girls and how they manifest into our lives as women.Today, we’re going to break down some of these programs (or “good girl myths” as Majo likes to put it) and discuss how to break free from the invisible cages we put ourselves in so we can reclaim our Power. We are all SO capable of incredible things and a lot of the time WE a...

Mar 02, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 73

72. WTF is Happening to my Body?! Pregnancy in a Pandemic with Cameron Rogers

It’s the good, the bad, and the gassy. Certified Health Coach, Podcast Host, and Lifestyle + Food blogger Cameron Rogers (AKA the Freckled Foodie) is on the podcast today to talk about all things pregnancy! We chat about the weird side effects no one prepares you for, the “pregnancy police” on social media, Anxiety treatments, not feeling connected to your baby, and just general things they don’t teach you about in health class. Who knew bringing a kid into this world would be such a #BigKidProb...

Feb 23, 20211 hr 4 minEp. 72

71. Don't tell me to Relax! 5 Ways to Support a Partner with Anxiety

It’s a mini episode! Does someone you love struggle with bouts of Anxiety or Depression? It could be your romantic partner, a sibling, a friend…. Today Sarah is going solo and giving 5 tips to help better understand what they may be going through and to help them cope! 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 chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProble...

Feb 16, 202115 minEp. 71

70. A Sexy little Valentine’s Day Special with Sex & Relationship Coach Caitlin V!

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and to get you in the mood, we are getting a little SEXY with our guest this week, Sex & Relationship Coach (not to mention Youtube SENSATION) Caitlin V! She is answering your most burning sex questions and we talk everything from turn on triggers, to blowjobs, to low libido and mismatched libidos in couples. We even go deep into sex ruts and how to spice things up if you’ve been sleeping with the same person for a while. Trust me, there’s a little someth...

Feb 09, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 70

69. Brag Better! Master the Art of Fearless Self Promotion with Meredith Fineman

Being able to confidently speak about yourself and your accomplishments is a freaking SUPER POWER, and it doesn't always come naturally! Learning to “Brag Better” can seriously advance your career AND lead to new opportunities! Author of the Book “Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion'' Meredith Fineman, is in the house today, to help us do just that. As the founder and CEO of FinePoint, a leadership and professional development company, she trains CEOS, companies, universities,...

Feb 02, 202150 minEp. 69

68. WHERE’S THE RING?! With Comedienne Jaclyn Marfuggi

Engagement Season has come and gone. Are you still waiting for the ring? Comedienne Jaclyn Marfuggi joins the podcast this week and we are going OFF on this very unique Big Kid Problem. If you know, YOU KNOW. Waiting for a proposal can be an excruciating process. In this episode we talk about our personal experiences - breakdowns and all - and how to cope if you’re starting to get anxious about the whole thing. We also go a bit off track and talk about Covid wedding planning, so for my brides to...

Jan 26, 202159 minEp. 68

67. Why Are We Like This?! Better Money Habits, Building Wealth, and Combining Romance and Finance with Rachel Cruze

Two-time #1 national best-selling author & financial expert Rachel Cruze i n the house today and she’s ready to help us solve our Financial BigKidProblems! Rachel is known for teaching the basics on how to avoid debt, save money, and clean up our financial messes. With her new book “Know Yourself, Know Your Money” hitting stands this month, she’s helping us uncover WHY we handle money the way we do, how to speak the same financial language as our partner, and how to build better financial ha...

Jan 19, 202155 minEp. 67

66. Finding your Purpose & Getting Unstuck with Sahara Rose!

She is a Best Selling Author, a Speaker who has been featured by Vogue, Forbes, and NBC just to name a few and she’s ALSO the Host of the #1 Rated Spirituality Podcast on iTunes “ The Higher Self Podcast”. Guys we have THE one, THE only, Sahara Rose in the house today. Sahara is known for making spiritual and ancient, ayurvedic wisdom fun and accessible, and just last week she released a brand new book called Discover Your Dharma: A Vedic Guide to Finding Your Purpose. So today she is going to w...

Jan 12, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 66

65. WE MADE IT! Beginning 2021 with Good Vibes, Goal Setting Hacks, and some Manifestation Magic

WE MADE IT! 2020 is history and we are ALL ready for a fresh start in 2021. This week I’m going to walk you through my personal ‘New Year Ritual’ that I have been doing for years. It's a way to ease into the New Year with good vibes, get into the zone with goal setting hacks and writing exercises, AND add a little manifestation magic to the beginning of the year Want more from our guests? It’s just me today! But you can get to know me better... BKP IG: @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @Sarah...

Jan 05, 202129 minEp. 65

64. Favorite Moments of 2020! A Compilation of Favorite Insights and “A-ha” Moments from the 2020 Season

It’s the LAST EPISODE of 2020! That's right, WE MADE IT TEAM! It has been a tough year, but luckily we’ve had incredible guests all season long, helping us to make it though. I went back and pulled some of my favorite insights and “A HA!” moments from this past year and put them all together for a fun little 2020 compilation episode. So if you’re new to BKP this is a great way to get a little taste of several awesome episodes. If you enjoy this one, I definitely encourage you to go back and list...

Dec 22, 202050 minEp. 64

63. *All I Got for Xmas was Extra LBs* Holiday Health Hacks with Celebrity Dietician Vanessa Rissetto!

Have a tendency to overdo it over the holidays? You’re not alone! Celebrity Dietician, Vanessa Rissetto, is on the pod today to help us keep it healthy through the end of the year. We talk about some classic food mistakes we make over the holidays, family pressure around food, overeating and mental health, how to gain control over emotional eating, and lots of other healthy hacks. Want more from our guest? Vanessa Rissetto Instagram: @VanessaRissettoRD Check out Culina Health HERE Oooh Stay Conn...

Dec 15, 202045 minEp. 63

62. Heal your Heart! Relationship Patterns, Attachment Styles, Dating Mistakes, and the Science of Rewiring your Heart with Relationship Expert Amy Chan

After suffering from an earth-shattering breakup, Amy Chan had to learn how to pick up the pieces. After years of research and practicing various healing practices, Amy began a “Breakup Bootcamp” retreat to help women going through similar pain. After helping hundreds of women, Amy has turned her findings into a MUCH anticipated book that comes out this week! Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart. We go through a mini-bootcamp in today’s episode and we take a close look at our dat...

Dec 08, 20201 hr 21 minEp. 62

61. The Burnout is Real! Signs, Symptoms and Tools to Combat Stress & Exhaustion with Jesse Israel

We’re in the home stretch of 2020 and I don’t know about you, but I feel freakin exhausted. We’re talking about BURNOUT this week, and if you're feeling a little lethargic or unmotivated, chances are you need this episode just as much as I do! Our guest this week is Jesse Israel, a former record label executive turned Founder of the Mass Meditation Movement “The Big Quiet”. He is ALSO a speaker who just got off Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour (NBD) and has SUCH a cool story of battling burnout at an ea...

Dec 01, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 61

60. It’s Couples Therapy: Holiday Edition! With Comedic Couple Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman

It’s the start of the Holiday Season and we’re kicking things off with the HILARIOUS Comedic Couple Naomi Ekperigin and Andy Beckerman! You may know Naomi and Andy from Comedy Central OR from their Podcast and Live Show, Couples Therapy! We’re going to talk about meeting each other's families for the first time + all the things that can go wrong, holiday pet peeves, gift giving mishaps AND we even take a bunch of YOUR listener questions for a true Couples Therapy Session: Holiday Edition! Want m...

Nov 24, 20201 hr 8 minEp. 60

59. No One is Going to Do it for You! Egg Freezing, Money Convo’s and the Highs and Lows of Female Entrepreneurship with Osea CEO, Melissa Palmer

Ever have one of those moments where you wish you could call an adult but then you realize YOU ARE the adult? Well you’re not alone! CEO of OSEA Malibu, Melissa Palmer, joins the pod to talk about the #bigkidproblems that come with running a business and being a Female Entrepreneur. We talk about building a business in your kitchen sink, what it's like having to pivot when shit hits the fan, having tough money convo’s, and the reality of putting your career first as a female. Yep, we go there an...

Nov 17, 20201 hr 14 minEp. 59

58. Getting Fired f**king SUCKS. Overcoming Failures, Shock & Shame with Taylor Strecker & Ashley Stahl

I’m not here to sugar coat it, getting fired f***ing SUCKS! BUT it can also be a huge learning lesson. Our very brave guest this week, Taylor Strecker, walks us through the story of how she got fired, how she picked herself off the floor and what she learned from the whole debacle. THEN our expert of the week, TEDx Speaker, Author and Career Coach, Ashley Stahl joins the pod to share some signs you may be getting fired, some low key mistakes you may be making, what to do if you have a serious f*...

Nov 10, 20201 hr 16 minEp. 58

57. Weather the Storm! Moving through Conflict, Chaos & Anxious Energy with Shaman Durek

It’s Election Day in the US and tensions are high. The truth is, we’ve all been on edge all year long and it can be extremely difficult to stay calm in the midst of all the chaos! That’s why I am so excited to have Shaman Durek on the podcast today. He is a 6th generation shaman, author of the best-seller "Spirit Hacking: Shamanic Keys to Reclaim Your Personal Power, Transform Yourself, and Light Up the World," and has been featured by The New York Times, Elle, Marie Claire, “The Doctors” and mo...

Nov 03, 20201 hr 5 minEp. 57

56. Well & Witchy! Intention Setting, Full Moon Ceremonies, Haunted AirBnB’s and Practical Magic with Real Life Witch, Britt Epley

It’s just a bunch of HOCUS POCUS. This week on the podcast I invite a local witch to sit down and dispel (see what I did there?) some rumors about modern day witchcraft. Host of the “Well & Witchy” Podcast, Britt Epley, joins the show and we talk about the wellness side of witchcraft including some daily practices ANYONE can use to manifest, intention set and bring a little magic into their lives. We also have some fun and chat about the roots of Halloween, what it means for witches and how ...

Oct 27, 202044 minEp. 56

55. Getting Cozy with Okay Sis! Brand Building, Mental Health, Money Saving Hacks and Current Obsessions

You’re basically coming over to my house right now for a Slumber party. I’m sitting down with the Sister duo Scout & Maddy of the OKAY SIS podcast and we chat about how they grew their side hustle podcast into a brand and some tips for anyone interested in doing the same. We also go deep and talk about sibling dynamics and growing up with mental illness in the family, THEN lighten things up and divulge our current obsessions. Everything from the shows we’re currently binging, to the skincare...

Oct 20, 202058 minEp. 55

54. The MOST Important Contract you Forgot to Read: Your Marriage Contract. Understanding Prenups, Debt, and What Happens when you Combine Livelihoods with Laura Wasser

Wedding planning is exhausting, and while so many brides and grooms are focused on vendor contracts for their DJ or venue, many of us (MYSELF included) don’t really think about the biggest contract that we’re signing in this process, and that’s the MARRIAGE contract. At the end of the day, a marriage contract IS a contract, and it is arguably THE MOST IMPORTANT contract you will sign in your lifetime. So why isn’t anyone really talking about it? This week we bring in Celebrity Divorce Attorney L...

Oct 13, 202050 minEp. 54

53. The Quarter-Life Funk. Get Your Sh*t Together and Manifest an Abundant Life with Rachel Alyce

Everyone knows what a mid-life crisis is but your Quarter Life crisis is unique in its own special way! It’s an age where we really start to evaluate our lives and wonder WTF we’re even doing. Today’s guest, Rachel Alyce literally wrote the book “The Quarter Life Funk” so it’s safe to say she knows this stage of life all too well. She pulled herself out of her Quarter Life Funk and turned around and wrote a book all about the tools and practices she used to transform her life! We talk about goal...

Oct 06, 20201 hr 7 minEp. 53

52. Make Your Next Power Move! Job Hunting Hacks and Do’s/Dont’s with Career Contessa’s Lauren McGoodwin

Back on the job market? Considering a career transition? You’re not alone! Today we have Lauren McGoodwin on the podcast to help us make some power moves! Lauren is the Founder of Career Contessa (a digital career resources platform) she’s also the Host of the FeMails Podcast AND author of the book “Power Moves: How Women can pivot, reboot, and build a career of purpose” We’re going to talk all about resources and tools to help you on your job hunt, some LinkedIn hacks, how to spruce up your res...

Sep 29, 20201 hr 1 minEp. 52
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