Big Kid Problems

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 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!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 Big Kid Problems is a production of Crate Media

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 something for everyone, whether you are coupled up or solo this Vday! Want more from our guests?Caitlin VCheck out her Youtube channel  HERE!Instagram @CaitlinVictoriousxWebsite: bettersexcoach.com Casting Couples HEREStay 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 o

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, and individuals at EVERY level  on the power of self-promotion. Today she is going to teach us how to brag better, how to effectively and efficiently communicate our work, gain more visibility for ourselves and our accomplishments, stand out from the crowd, make a better digital impression so opportunities can find YOU and much more! Want more from our guests?Meredith FinemanInstagram: @MeredithFinemanMeredith’s Personal Website HEREGet that extra FREE chapter of “Brag Better” HERECheck out her book “Brag Be

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 be, my girls waiting for the ring, and hey even my married girls who just know the struggle and can commiserate - I think you guys are going to have fun with this episode.Want more from our guests?Jaclyn Marfuggi Instagram: @JaclynMarfuggiCheck out her Podcast: What's Your Jersey!Extras Here is the Laura Wasser Episode we were talking about! (Kim Kardashian’s Lawyer Explains what to know before you get married) It’s Episode #54And here is My Engagement Episode :) Stay connected with me too!S

Two-time #1 national best-selling author & financial expert Rachel Cruze in 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 habits to build wealth. Yes please!Want more from our guests?Rachel Cruze Instagram: @RachelCruze Website: rachelcruze.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelcruzeCheck out her new book “Know Yourself, Know Your Money ” now on the BKP Amazon list! Pssst** The Budgeting App Rachel mentioned in the show is Every DollarStay connected with me too!Sarah MerrillBKP IG:  @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_FInd the Blog, Merch and much more: www.TheBigKidProblems.comWant to chat about

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 walk us through just that! We’ll discuss what a “Dharma” is, how to discover your purpose (and why that may be different then what you do for work) We’ll talk about some signs that you may be on or off track in life and how to turn that shit around.  And ultimately, we’re going to talk about how to use your natural gifts to feel more fulfilled in life. Who doesn't want that?!Want more from our guests?Sahara Rose Instagram: @IamSaharaRose Website: https://iamsahararose.com/ Check out her ne

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:  @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 Resources I Mentioned in the Episode:Books Super Attractor UntamedThe Universe Has Your BackAll books mentioned (and some other great finds) can be found in our Amazon List HERE CoursesZiva MeditationTo Be Magnetic  Gabby Bernstein’s Manifestation Challenge MiscStrong Coffee Company (I drink the Morning

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 listen to some great episodes you may have missed! Enjoy!Full list (in order) of our guests and episodes!Bra’s Off (2020 PTSD) Episode 50Shaman Durek Episode 57 - Calm in ChaosJesse Israel Episode 61 - BurnoutMichelle Hope Episode 37 - Sex in QuarantineAmy Chan  Episode 62 - Heal Your HeartCarl Radke & Mary Beth Barone Episode 34 - The Fuckboy PandemicLori Harder Episode 51 - Toxic FriendshipMax Lugavere Episode 35 - Genius FoodsStephanie Kwong Episode 47 - Breaking Your BarriersMillana Snow Episode 32 - Manifest

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 RissettoInstagram: @VanessaRissettoRD Check out Culina Health HEREOooh Stay Connected with me too!BKP Instagram:  @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Website:  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 access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation, just head to headspace.com/bigkidHelix Sleep: Awarded the #1 best overall mattress pick of 2020

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 dating patterns and our attachment styles to get an understanding of why we date the people we do and how we act in relationships. We’ll talk about why some of us can’t help but to pick the wrong ones over and over again, how to re-open your heart if you’ve been burned before, dating mistakes that scare off potential partners, how to stop fixating on past relationships AND most importantly, how to get back in the game. Want more from our guests?Amy ChanInstagram @MissAmyChanLearn more about Renew Breakup B

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 early age and how he has learned to manage stress and anxiety in a healthier way We’re going to talk about the signs of burnout, what its actually doing to your brain, your body, your sex drive, your sleep cycle (49:40)  And we’re going to talk about some big AND small things you can do every day to help overcome burnout, stress and exhaustion (53:00)Want more from our guests?Jesse IsraelInstagram: @jesseisrael Website HERECheck out The Big Quiet HERESome Additional Resources we talked about!Th

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 more from our guests?Naomi EkperiginInstagram: @BlacktressComedyNeed a good laugh? Check out her standup! Andy BeckermanInstagram @AndyBeckermanCheck out their show Couples Therapy!Instagram: @CouplesTherapyPodTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/couplestherapypodOooh Stay Connected with me too!BKP Instagram: @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Website: www.TheBigKidProblems.com! Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HER

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 and get into what she wishes she would have known going into egg freezing and what it's like shopping for sperm donors and Zoom speed dating. We touch on SO many things in this interview and it kind of feels like talking to your older/ cooler sister who will shoot you straight and can pass along some serious wisdom! Want more from our guests?Melissa Palmer Check out Osea HERE! Osea’s Instagram: @oseamalibuMelissa’s Personal IG: @HappyPalmerBIG Thank you to Osea for making our listeners a private disco

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**k up at work, and ofcourse, how to survive after getting the axe.  Want more from our guests?Taylor StreckerInstagram: @TaylorStrecker Listen to her podcast “Taste Of Taylor” with Dear Media!Subscribe to her daily radio show “The Taylor Strecker Show” at taylorstrecker.comAshley Stahl Instagram: @AshleyStahlWebsite: https://ashleystahl.com/Check out her courses at Job Offer AcadamyPssssst. Pre-order her book now and receive a FREE course bundle ($2,000+ value!) at YouTurnBook.com Oh, and

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 more. He specializes in helping people deal with emotional and mental challenges, and through his powerful ancient teachings, he helps make spirituality attainable and understandable for the mainstream audience.We’re going to talk about the energy that we’ve all been experiencing this year, how to move from conflict & chaos,why we feel more divided than ever, and how to heal and let go of our individual wounds that only hold us back. (He even gives me a little personalized healing session at the end which was wi

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 to get bad juju out of your home (or AirBnb). HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Want more from our guests?Britt Epley Instagram: @bestlifewithbritt & @WellandWitchyPodcast: Well & WitchyAnd stay connected with me!BKP IG! @BigKidproblemsSarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!Check out every book/product that has ever been mentioned or recommended on this pod on the BigKidProblems Amazon List! Big THANK YOU to ou

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 products we can’t live without, to money saving and stock market tips. A little something for everyone!Want more from our guests?Okay Sis Instagram: @OkaySisPodcastCheck out our pod swap HERE!Mady MaioInstagram: @MadyMaioScout SobelInstagram: @ScoutSobelObsessions Mentioned!Skincare: Drunk Elephant F Balm - Now on our Amazon List!Fresh Soy Skin cleanser - Now on our Amazon List!Osea Hydrating Oil (message me for a listener discount!)Books:I Will Teach you to be Rich- Now on our Amazon List!The Universe Has y

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 Laura Wasser to talk about everything you should know before signing on the dotted line. She has represented some little known names like Angelina Jolie, Hiedi Klum and Kim Kardashian in their divorces, she wrote THE BOOK on divorces called “It Doesn’t have to be that way” and she is the CEO of the online divorce service, It'sOverEasy.com.  I got a full hour of her time (which is NOT cheap!) and we talk about prenups, debt, property, adultery, protecting yourself, and we even get to talk ab

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 setting (and the difference between YOUR goals vs. society’s goals at this age) proper manifestation tactics, how to shift from a lack mentality to an abundance mindset. What to do if you keep hitting resistance or roadblocks in your path, and much more. Want more from our guests?Rachel AlyceInstagram: @thequarterlifefunkPodcast: The Quarter Life FunkWe’ve added Rachel’s book to the  BigKidProblems Amazon List! This list contains every book/product that has ever been mentioned or recommended on this pod. Chec

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 resume, how to stand out in the internet abyss, some tricks to NAIL your next Zoom interview and so much more! Even if you’re NOT currently job hunting, there are some great tips and gems in this interview to help you get ahead in your career and make Power Moves! Want more from our guests?Lauren McGoodwinCareer Contessa Instagram: @CareerContessaPersonal Instagram: @laurenmcgoodwinCheck out the Career Contessa Website HERE! Some additional resources we talked about!Career Contessa Job Hunting Email Templates: HE