It's Sarah's birthday this week and she's celebrating with a positively chaotic YAP FEST for your listening pleasure! We discuss whatever TF the birthday girl wants, including Taylor Swift, the Orgy Tent at Burning Man (RIP), Fall, and so much more. We also tap into the VIRGO SZN energy and discuss some life lessons from this past year, being a recovering Girl Boss and why we should all spread a little more positivity right now.
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Life in the TRENCHES! Mom Hacks, Roommate Stage & Real Talk with Katie Beach
This week on Bottle Service, we’re joined by the amazing Katie Beach — mom of 2 (soon to be 3!), content creator, and one of the brightest lights in the motherhood space. If you follow Katie on Instagram or TikTok, you already know her for her refreshingly real yet positive take on mom life... which, let’s be honest, is the content we all need more of!
In this episode we cover SO MUCH— from navigating the “roommate stage” with your partner, to embracing life as a Type C mom. Going for baby #3, building "the village", being in the “dead parents club,” and of course, a few of the countless parenting hacks she’s become known for.
For anyone else DEEP in the motherhood trenches, this episode is for you!
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Wait, How Much?! Navigating the Financial World of Fertility Treatments with Claire Tomkins
Now WAIT—I know what you’re thinking… finance is probably your least favorite “F” word too. But when it comes to family planning and fertility treatments, it’s an important piece of the puzzle.
We’ve talked about the emotional side of fertility struggles and IVF on the show before, but today we’re pulling back the curtain on the financial reality. Because let’s be honest—things like IVF, egg freezing, and other treatments can be really expensive. And to make matters more complicated, insurance doesn’t always cover them. So what are we supposed to do?
This week, Claire Tomkins, CEO & Founder of Future Family (and mom of three via IVF) joins the show. After six rounds of IVF (and over $100K) to conceive her first child, she became passionate about making fertility care more accessible and founded Future Family to help others navigate the process.
In this episode, we cover:
✨ The real costs behind IVF, egg freezing, and other common fertility treatments
✨ Creative ways to make treatments more financially manageable
✨ The role of insurance and what to look out for in your benefits
✨ Claire’s personal advice for anyone thinking about or currently going through the process
If you or someone you love is exploring fertility treatments, this episode is a must-listen!
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Website: www.futurefamily.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/futurefamilyfertility/
Claire LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-tomkins-b122422/
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Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!
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SAYONARA SUMMER!
It's the end of Summer and Sarah couldnt be happier. After a long season of trying to make fun family memories, Sarah spirals about Summer expectations, the stress of family vacations, overheating, in-laws and more.
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Fertility Struggles, IVF, and Preparing to be a 1st Time Mom with Nicole Pellegrino!
We have a special episode this week with content creator, first-time mom-to-be, and someone many of you might recognize from Betches, Nicole Pellegrino! Nicole shares her personal trying-to-conceive story, what the IVF process really looks like, and how it feels to finally be pregnant after working so hard to get here. Whether you’ve faced fertility challenges yourself, are currently in the thick of it, or simply want to better understand the journey, this episode is one is one you won’t want to miss!
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Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall
Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems
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Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon
Shop Bottle Service MERCH!
Big thank you to our episode sponsors!
More labs - Help your body bounce back after a night (or day) of drinking with Morning Recovery! Get 25% off with Code THEBIGKID
BZIGO Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo.
Thrive Market - Stock up your pantry with the Thrive Market’s Back to School Sale!
Quince - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!
Cozey - Transform your living space today with Cozey!
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A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast! If you used to pop champagne in the clurrrrb and now you’re popping prenatal vitamins, well, you’ve come to the right place. From the writer and creator of the comedy Instagram and Podcast “Big Kid Problems” comes a brand new show about the roller coaster of Pregnancy and new Motherhood! For Pregnancy Episodes, scroll on down to the beginning of this podcast and you will find all 40 week-by-weeks of pregnancy with Sarah. Find your week OR start from the beginning and get ready to commiserate with your new preggo bestie!