Big Kid Problems

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 Israel

• Instagram: @jesseisrael 
• Website HERE
• Check out The Big Quiet HERE

Some Additional Resources we talked about!

• The Big Quiet 101: Virtual Meditation Course 
• Check out Jesse’s Guided Meditation with Audible Originals 
• Mediation-Curious? Try a 5 minute free guided meditation HERE
• Headspace (see below for a discount code!)

Oooh Stay Connected with me too!

• BKP Instagram:  @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’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 HERE!

BIG Thank you to our Episode Sponsors!

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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!

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Naomi Ekperigin

• Instagram: @BlacktressComedy
• Need a good laugh? Check out her standup! 

Andy Beckerman

• Instagram @AndyBeckerman

Check out their show Couples Therapy!

• Instagram: @CouplesTherapyPod
• Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/couplestherapypod

Oooh Stay Connected with me too!

• BKP Instagram: @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’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 HERE!

BIG Thank you to our Episode Sponsors!

Headspace

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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: @oseamalibu
• Melissa’s Personal IG: @HappyPalmer

BIG Thank you to Osea for making our listeners a private discount code! Get 10% your order with code BIGKIDPROBLEMS

(Psst. The product I was raving about is the Osea Hydrating Oil)

Stay connected with me! 

• Big Kid Problems Instagram: @BigKidproblems
• Sarah Merrill’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_
• FInd BigKidProblems Blog/ Merch HERE

Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Helix Sleep

Awarded the #1 best overall mattress pick of 2020 by GQ and Wired Magazine and we have up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows when you head to HelixSleep.com/bigkid!

Rothy’s 

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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 Strecker

• Instagram: @TaylorStrecker 
• Listen to her podcast “Taste Of Taylor” with Dear Media!
• Subscribe to her daily radio show “The Taylor Strecker Show” at taylorstrecker.com

Ashley Stahl 

• Instagram: @AshleyStahl
• Website: https://ashleystahl.com/
• Check out her courses at Job Offer Acadamy
• Pssssst. Pre-order her book now and receive a FREE course bundle ($2,000+ value!) at YouTurnBook.com 

Oh, and stay connected with me! 

• Big Kid Problems Instagram: @BigKidproblems
• Sarah Merrill’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Helix Sleep:

Awarded the #1 best overall mattress pick of 2020 by GQ and Wired Magazine and we have up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows when you head to HelixSleep.com/bigkid!

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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 wild!) Here’s hoping this episode brings you some much needed peace during these crazy times!

Want more from our guests?

Shaman Durek

• Instagram: @shamandurek
• Website: https://shamandurek.com/
• Podcast: Ancient Wisdom Today

Also, stay connected with me!

• BigKidProblems IG! @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

We’ve added Shaman Durek’s Bestseller “Spirit Hacking” to the BigKidProblems Amazon List! Check it out for every book/product that has ever been mentioned or recommended on this pod 

Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Rothy’s 

Stylish, sustainable shoes and bags made from plastic water bottles and marine plastic. 

(Psst I got the Chelsea Style! Check ‘em out) Rothys.com/BKP

Apostrophe

A prescription skincare company that connects you with a dermatologist online! Get your Dermatology visit for only $5 when you use code BKP

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

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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 & @WellandWitchy
• Podcast: Well & Witchy

And stay connected with me!

• BKP IG! @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’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 our Sponsors!

Apostrophe

A prescription skincare company that connects you with a dermatologist online! Get your Dermatology visit for only $5 when you use code BKP

Rothy’s 

Stylish, sustainable shoes and bags made from plastic water bottles and marine plastic. 

(Psst I got the Chelsea Style! Check ‘em out) Rothys.com/BKP

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

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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: @OkaySisPodcast
• Check out our pod swap HERE!

Mady Maio

• Instagram: @MadyMaio

Scout Sobel

• Instagram: @ScoutSobel

Obsessions 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 your Back- Now on our Amazon List!

Investing:

• Robinhood

Wellness: 

• Peak and Valley Mushroom Adaptogen
• Lacy Phillips - To Be Magnetic 

Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

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Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Stay Connected! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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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 about some marriage advice from someone who has sat through literally thousands of divorces. Enjoy!

Want more from our guest?

Laura Wasser 

• Instagram: @LauraWasserOfficial
• Website: ItsOverEasy.com 
• Podcast: All’s Fair with Laura Wasser 

Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our Sponsors!

Helix Sleep: Awarded the #1 best overall mattress pick of 2020 by GQ and Wired Magazine and we have up to $200 off all mattress orders AND two free pillows when you head to HelixSleep.com/bigkid!

Magic Spoon: Nostalgic for a bowl of cereal? Get a healthier “adult friendly” version of your favorites at magicspoon.com/BKP! Use code BKP at checkout for FREE shipping

Apostrophe: A prescription skincare company that connects you with a dermatologist online! Get your Dermatology visit for only $5 when you use code BKP

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Stay Connected! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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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 Alyce

• Instagram: @thequarterlifefunk
• Podcast: The Quarter Life Funk
• We’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. Check it out for so much goodness!

We have a giveaway this week! Win a copy of The Quarter-Life Funk: Get Your Sh*t Together & Manifest an Abundant Life book by sharing a story/post of you listening to the episode- tagging @BigKidProblems and @TheQuarterLifeFunk.

One entry per person.

Closes October 20, 2020

UK/US residents only

Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our sponsors!

Helix Sleep: Awarded the #1 best overall mattress pick of 2020 by GQ and Wired Magazine and we have up to $200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows when you head to HelixSleep.com/bigkid!

Discover Night: Get yourself a 100% silk face mask, donate to our healthcare professionals and save 20% when you order at discovernight.com and Use code BIGKID at checkout!

Hydrant: Get hydrated and STAY hydrated at DrinkHydrant.com/BKP. Enter promo code BKP at checkout for 25% off! 

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Stay Connected! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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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 McGoodwin

• Career Contessa Instagram: @CareerContessa
• Personal Instagram: @laurenmcgoodwin
• Check out the Career Contessa Website HERE! 

Some additional resources we talked about!

• Career Contessa Job Hunting Email Templates: HERE
• Career Contessa Revive Your Resume: HERE
• Digital Job Boards: Career Contessa, The Muse, Fairy Godboss, In Her Sight, InDeed
• We’ve added Lauren’s book “Power Moves” to the  BigKidProblems Amazon List! This list contains every book/product that has ever been mentioned or recommended on this pod. Check it out for so much goodness 

Want even more career resources? Want to chat about the episode or just talk about YOUR BigKidProblems? Join the Secret Facebook Group HERE!

Big THANK YOU to our sponsors!

Discover Night: Get yourself a 100% silk face mask, donate to our healthcare professionals and save 20% when you order at discovernight.com and Use code BIGKID at checkout!

Magic Spoon: Nostalgic for a bowl of cereal? Get a healthier “adult friendly” version of your favorites at magicspoon.com/BKP! Use code BKP at checkout for FREE shipping

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Stay Connected! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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