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 strong enough that they want to call you, confide in you, and hang out with you later in life? That’s a whole different ball game.

In this episode we'll dive into the small, everyday things that help foster trust, connection, and closeness from the start, because we're not just raising kids, we’re building lifelong buds!

As always, write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com

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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, how it can overlap with postpartum, and what’s actually going on in your body during this phase. Most importantly, we discuss all the things you you can do to start feeling like yourself again, because perimenopause is NOT a death sentence!

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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.

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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 one in the house is well-rested.

Sarah is joined by certified pediatric sleep consultant Spencer Lipton, founder of My Sleep Friend, who helps exhausted parents navigate the most common sleep struggles. With tons of listener questions submitted, this episode turns into a mini crash course on all things sleep: from baby sleep training basics to toddler challenges, plus big transitions like moving out of the crib, sibling room sharing, and the small tweaks that can make a big difference.

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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 might actually save your marriage, and answers listener questions about the very real “C-section shelf” that no one prepares you for.

It’s honest, relatable, and a little unhinged… but that’s showbiz, baby!

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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 unmedicated births, breastfeeding struggles, knowing when you're "Done" and just so many other moments that are truly IYKYK.

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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 Service, Sarah breaks down this common “thought trap” that so many parents (especially postpartum moms) all into. She talks about why our brains are wired to jump to worst-case scenarios, how catastrophizing can show up during postpartum AND throughout parenting, and when those thoughts may cross the line into postpartum anxiety.

Most importantly, Sarah shares ways to interrupt the spiral so you can breathe a little easier and get back to enjoying your kids instead of worrying about every possible disaster. Because more often than not, everything is going to be just fine.

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Write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com

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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 regulate our nervous system and increase our mental fortitude. Because our kids are watching and learning!

Write in YOUR questions, comments, motherhood stories & we'll discuss! Sarah@bigkidproblems.com

Want more from Sarah?

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Big thank you to our episode sponsors!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts

Little Spoon - Make mealtime easy with 30% off with code BOTTLESERVICE30

Pique Life - Get 20% off your order at Piquelife.com/bottleservice

Nowadays - Get 20% off this zero-proof THC beverage that delivers a clean, reliable buzz with no hangover

SKIMS - Shop the Fits Everybody collection and let them know "Bottle Service" sent you!

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