Bottle Service

Sarah returns from vacation and faces a personal tragedy. She also chats Summer Survival strategies for when the days feel impossibly long, shares secrets to simplify those dinner decisions,makes you feel better about screentime and MORE! Oh yea, and we celebrate the dads out there. Happy Father's Day! As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com for a chance to be featured on the s...

Sarah is hitting the beach for her 5 year wedding anniversary and reflects on the early foundational years of marriage and the challenges of the new baby phase. She also questions whether we ever truly feel "done done" having babies, discusses the coolest baby shower of all time, and makes a strong case for a SOFT TUMMY SUMMER As always, email your questions to Sarah@bigkidproblems.com f...

As the cultural phenomenon that is the Summer House Finale airs this week, Sarah is joined by one of her best friends (and former Summer House cast member) Ashley McAtee for a candid catch-up on motherhood, reality TV, and everything in between! Ashley takes us back to the early days of Summer House , what it was like stepping away from reality TV to start a family, and the unique experience of na...

If your mornings feel frantic, bedtime feels like psychological warfare, and brushing your kid's teeth somehow turns into a full-scale hostage negotiation… this episode is for you! Sarah is joined by bestselling author, recording artist, and kids mindfulness teacher Kira Willey for a conversation that every parent in the trenches of chaos, transitions, and tiny emotional breakdowns needs to hear...

For 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...

HAPPY 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_Hall⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Share some Laughs:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bigkidproblems⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new Show IG!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on&nbsp...

May 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...

The 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 s...

Many 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...

Are 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? Person...

This 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...

This 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...

Who 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 unmedica...

Ever 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 Servic...

Overstimulated? You're not alone! Parenting is a sensory marathon. The noise, the constant touch, the interruptions, the mental load, the bedtime negotiations that feel like hostage situations. When your nervous system is maxed out, even spilled milk can feel like a five-alarm fire. Thats why regulating our our emotions is SO important! This week Sarah shares simple tools we can use to help regula...

In this episode, Sarah discusses the highs and sometimes LOWS of parenting. She dives into why second-born kids can often be more *challenging* than their older siblings, shares an honest moment of losing her cool, and opens up about the guilt that often follows. Most importantly, Sarah talks about what actually matters: what to do after you make a mistake, how to repair, and how to show your kids...

As moms, protecting our kids isn’t just important, it’s instinct. And right now, the leading cause of death for children in the United States is gun violence. It’s a heartbreaking reality, and when faced with the scale of the problem, it’s easy to wonder: What can I actually do about it? That question led Sarah to this week’s guest, Kitty Brandtner — Founder and Co-President of March Fourth which...

It’s LOVE WEEK! What once meant sexy lingerie and a big night out now looks a lot more like crafting in sweatpants and falling asleep in front of Netflix (again). Sarah shares how to make Valentine’s Day feel fun and meaningful for your kids, your family, your relationship—and yourself. She dives into the power of Galentine’s, makes a strong case for upgrading your intimates, and so much more! 💘...

After a week of doomscrolling, our eyes are TIRED! If you're a parent in the digital age, chances are your eyes are hurting. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Pam Theriot - Optometrist, TEDx speaker, and nationally recognized expert in eye health! We discuss why so many of us are at risk for eye strain, the bad habits many of us (myself included) are definitely guilty of, and the screen time rules we...

This week on Bottle Service , Sarah braces for a major winter storm and discusses survival techniques for the winter months inside with rambunctuous little ones. She also discusses the "mother son" wedding dance heard round the world & the clothing selections at Costco before diving into a very REAL parenting issue no one warns you about: parental preference . Does your baby only want Mommy… o...

Today we're diving into the wild, wonderful (and sometimes stressful) world of Baby Naming! Sophie Kihm, the Editor-in-Chief of Nameberry is joining us today to help us out. Nameberry is a go-to resource for parents trying to find the perfect name for their little one (which, let’s be honest, is way harder than it sounds). In this episode, Sophie joins us to break down the biggest baby name trends...

It’s a new year, baby! We’re welcoming 2026 with an episode designed to help us get organized, gain clarity around what we truly want, and feel ready to manifest what’s next. As moms, it’s easy to feel a little lost when it comes to setting New Year intentions. We pour so much of our time and energy into our kids that future planning often takes a backseat while we’re simply trying to survive. Whe...

We did it team! The holiday season is officially in the books—sanity mostly intact and vibration plates somehow acquired (seriously… how did we all end up with one?). Sarah recaps Christmas, gives moms their well-deserved flowers for making the magic happen, and invites all moms to go absolutely feral between now and New Years Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall...

We are deep in the holiday season and moms are BUSY. Between trying to create magical memories and not completely losing our minds, December can feel like an extreme sport. This week, Sarah shares fun, easy, low-effort ways to sprinkle extra holiday magic into your month — no burnout required. Plus, we’re tackling the great Elf-on-the-Shelf divide (Elf Moms vs. Non-Elf Moms), hating on The Little...

We are officially in the thick of the holiday season... blink twice if you’re OK! This week, Sarah sits down with Developmental Scientist, Leading Child Psychologist and Co-Author of Einstein Never Used Flashcards , Kathy Hirsh-Pasek! After 40 YEARS of developmental research, she is on a mission to bring back PLAY and make parenting more joyful, fun and a whole lot less stressful. YES PLEASE! We c...