Big Kid Problems

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 matters.Want more from our guests?Christy WrightInstagram @ChristyBWrightWebsite How to Say NO here Check out her book here!Stay in touch with Sarah too!Follow along on @bigkidproblems!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallFind more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Morning Recovery - ​​Drink smarter with Morning Recovery at MoreLabs.com/bigkid. Use code BIGKID for 20% off your order!Prose - Get your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your new favorite hair care produ

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 give it to you straight.  Want more from our guests?Ryan Patrick Check out his Youtube Channel: DaterboyCheck out his Free Online Dating Training HereStay in touch with SarahFollow along on @bigkidproblems!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallFind more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Headspace - Your daily dose of guided meditations in an easy-to-use app. Get a free one month trial at headspace.com/BIGKIDDispsea - Short sexy audio stories to help you connect to yo

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 helpful episode for learning to set boundaries: “The Life Changing Art of Saying NO!”Want more from our guests?Nicole PellegrinoNicole’s personal IG @NicolePellegrin0Betches Brides IG: @BetchesBridesCheck out the Betches Brides Podcast! Stay in touch with Sarah too!Follow along on @bigkidproblems!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallFind more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Morning Recovery - ​​Drink smarter with Morning Recovery at MoreLabs.com/bigkid. Use code BIGKID for 20% of

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?Krista Williams Instagram: @itskristaCheck out all things ‘Almost 30’ hereMore Krista: http://itskrista.co/Stay in touch with SarahFollow along on @bigkidproblems!Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_HallFind more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Bride Brite - Get a brighter, whiter smile today! Use code “BIGKID” for free shipping and 40% off  at www.bridebrite.coHeadspace - Your daily dose of guided meditations in an easy-to-use app. Get a free one month trial at h

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 SarahFollow along on @bigkidproblems!New Personal  IG Handle, WHOS THIS @SarahMerrill_HallFind more at www.BigKidProblems.com Big thank you to our episode sponsors!Bride Brite - Get a brighter, whiter smile today! Use code “BIGKID” for free shipping and 40% off  at www.bridebrite.coProse - Get your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your new favorite hair care products at www.prose.com/bigkidBig Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

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 MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Some Bridal Hacks we mention in the episode!Flutter Social - A Digital Wedding planner is a fraction of the cost AND I have a discount for ya! Use code Sarah20 for 20% off SAKARA Life Bridal Program - take the guess work out of what to eat the month before your wedding! I have a discount for this one too (but only until June 21, 2021!) Use “SAKARAXSARAH” for 20% offDaryl Sandak Jewelry - Did you know you can RENT gorg

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 parties FYI. Want more from our guest?Dr. Carlen CostaInstagram: @Carlen.CostaCheck out her website HEREJoin the Goddess Gang Group on FBWant more from our Host? Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big THANK YOU to our Episode Sponsors!Headspace: Meditation made easy! For a FREE One month trial (!!) with acc

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 BergInstagram: @MonicaBerg74Website: Rethink LifeWe’ve added her book, “Rethink Love” to the BKP Amazon List!Oh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big Thank you to our Episode Sponsors! Dipsea: An audio app full of short, sexy stories designed to turn you on! Get a 30 day free trial when you sign up for the annual subscription at Dipse

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/ Memoir titled “Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies: and Other Rituals to Fix Your Life from Someone Who has Been There”. Today we talk about some of those rituals, career advice, re-parenting, skimping on yourself and so much more.Want more from our guests?Tara SchusterInstagram: @taraschusterWebsite HEREWe’ve added her book, “Buy Yourself The Fucking Lilies” to the BKP Amazon List!Oh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Mer

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 HEREAlso, check out everything I ordered on Amazon for the Bachelorette HERE!Want more from our Host? Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big THANK YOU to our Episode Sponsors!Rothy’s: Stylish, sustainable shoes and bags made from plastic water bottles and marine plastic. Rothys.com/BKPCanva: The easy-to-use design platform that has everything you need to design like a pro. Get a FREE 45 day extended trial at canva.me/bigkidBig Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

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 also get into BRIDAL diets which is a whole other beast and Evelyn gives me the best wedding advice I’ve gotten thus far… Want more from our guests?Evelyn TriboleInstagram: @EvelynTribole Website: https://www.evelyntribole.comWe’ve added Evelyn’s new book to the BigKidProblems Amazon List!Oh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk

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 HansenInstagram: @NPHComedy Check out her Comedy special "I Was Supposed to Get Married Today" https://apple.co/329DE5QMy Break-up Registry: www.mybreakupregistry.comWebsite is: www.NPHcomedy.comPodcast: www.NPHcomedy.com/futurerolemodel Oh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the BKP Facebook Group HERE

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 our taxes last minute, it's a Big Kid Problem that can’t be ignored. Want more from our guests?Tony VeruttiInstagram @tonyverutti @Parley.TVParley Website: https://www.parley.tv/#fortheoceansGet Involved! https://www.parley.tv/engageShop Parley! Each product helps clean up marine plastics (Psst we’ll be giving away a bag this week on @Bigkidproblems!)Here are a bunch of awesome resources to dive in deeper after this episode!The Parley Air PledgeRead more about Plastics & Women’s Health Follow t

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 from our guests?Jill de JongInstagram: @modelsdoeatWebsite: https://www.jilldejong.com/Podcast: Life Done Better Oh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big Thank you to our Episode Sponsors! Rothy’s: Stylish, sustainable shoes and bags made fro

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. Because if there is one thing I have learned in this life, it's that forgiveness is the best gift we can give ourselves. Want more from our guest?Stephanie LynInstagram: @StephanieLynCoachingYouTube Channel: Stephanie Lyn CoachingWebsiteOh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook

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 IVBride 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 MindsetWant more from our Host? Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big THANK YOU to our Episode Sponsor!Hello Tushy: Get on the bidet bandwagon! Get 10% off at HelloTushy.com/BIGKIDBig Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

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 LyonsInstagram: @ChakraGirlCoPodcast: Chakra Girl RadioWebsite: ChakraGirlCo.comSome additional resources we mentioned...Take the goddess quiz The Hangover Meditation Oh hey, stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big Thank you to our Episode Sponsor! Rothy’s: Stylish, sustainable s

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: @relationshepCheck out his book “Average Expectations: Lessons in Lowering the Bar” now on the BKP Amazon list! Stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big Thank you to our Episode Sponsors! Ritual: You deserve to know what’s in your multivitamin! Start your ritual today and get 10% off during your first 3 months! ritual.com/BIGKID Minted: Gorgeous custom stationary, gifts, cards, invita

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 are the ones who hold ourselves back the most!Want more from our guests?Majo Molfino Instagram: @MajoMolfinoWebsite: https://majomolfino.com/Check out her book “Break the Good Girl Myth” now on the BKP Amazon list! Stay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblems Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big Thank you t

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 #BigKidProblemWant more from our guests?Cameron RogersInstagram: @FreckledFoodieWebsite: https://www.freckledfoodie.com/ Watch her IG series “WTF is Happening to my body” HEREStay connected with me too! Big Kid Problems Instagram: @BigKidproblemsSarah Merrill’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Find BigKidProblems Blog, Merch and so much more HERE!Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Big THANK YOU to our Episode Sponsor!Hello Tushy: Get on the bidet bandwag