Big Kid Problems

GUYS. Did you know you literally do not have to be friends with people you don’t want to? This week we’re talking about Friendship breakups, and really, protecting your energy from ANY toxic relationship so you can build better connections and find your people. This has been one of our MOST requested topics so I had to bring in the big guns and get TedX Speaker, Forbes Top Ranked Podcast Host, and  #1 Best Selling Author Lori Harder on the Podcast! We talk about how to spot a toxic relationship, how to fix them  (if they can be fixed)  lessons these types of relationships teach us, how to heal, AND how to move forward so you don’t bring that baggage into other relationships. 

Want more from our guests?

Lori Harder

• Connect with Lori on Instagram here!
• Check out her website here!
• Check out her podcast here!

We’ve added Lori’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 

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We’re baaaack. Coming to you fresh from a little Summer hiatus and there is SO MUCH we need to catch up on! Dr. Paige Bourassa joins us for another unfiltered Bra’s Off Episode and we are playing catch up (there are some BIG SURPRISES) before jumping into the new Fall Season! As always, these “Bra off” episodes are unplanned, unfiltered, and OFF THE WALL. Listen at your own risk and get ready for some belly laughs!

Want more from our guests?

Sarah Merrill

•  BigKidProblems IG: @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_
• Website: www.thebigkidproblems.com

Paige Bourassa

• Instagram: @theaccuchick
• Shen Medicine: @shenmedicine
• Website: www.shenmedicine.com

Checkout the BigKidProblems Amazon List for every book/product that has ever been mentioned or recommended on this pod!

Pssst. If you listened to the episode and want to try Strong Coffee Company, I still have that discount code!  Just use code “BIGKID” at checkout for 30% off your first order :)

 Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

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Smash Mouth was right. The years start coming and they DON’T STOP coming. This week, the ladies of Almost 30 join us to talk about getting older, why turning 30 is such a crazy milestone, things we wish we could tell our 20-something selves, some life advice, words of wisdom and SO much more. No matter what your age is, maybe you're well past 30 or maybe you’re not even close,  this is just a fun episode and one you will all relate to and enjoy! 

Want more from our guests?

• Krista Williams: Instagram: @itsKrista
• Lindsey Simcik: Instagram: @LindseySimcik
• Almost 30 Instagram: @Almost30Podcast
• Almost 30 Website: https://www.almost30podcast.com

Oh and stay connected with me too!

• BKP IG: @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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Want to get the best skin of your life?! We’re talking heavy duty skincare this week with Beth Higney and Natalie Copeland of Complexion Nashville! Ever wonder why/how celebrities have perfect skin on the red carpet? Any brides-to-be out there want to know how to look flawless on their big day? Sarah sits down with the dynamic skincare duo behind ‘Complexion’ before her wedding to talk about the different skin treatments out there, how to get the biggest bang for your buck, at home tips, when to start injectables like botox and filler, and maybe even some skin care tips for our grooms out there! 

Want more from our guests?

Complexion Nashville: Beth Higney & Natalie Copeland

• IG: @ComplexionNashville 
• Website: https://www.complexionnashville.com/
• Podcast: Cocktails With Complexion (here)

Oh and stay connected with me!

BKP IG: @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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Do you ever feel like you’re just pushing a boulder up a hill? Or that you’ve been spinning your wheels TRYING to achieve something but it’s just not working? Maybe you can sense that you’re stuck, but no matter what you try, you can’t seem to push through? WELL THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU! 

Our guest this week, Stephanie Kwong, is a Mindset Mastery Coach, Hypnotherapist, and the host of the Rise Higher Podcast. She specializes in uncovering the thoughts, patterns, limiting beliefs and behaviors that hold us back and keep us from achieving our goals. We are going to talk all about uncovering and dismantling our invisible roadblocks and barriers so we can all rise a little bit higher. Who doesn't want that? 

Want more from our guests?

Stephanie Kwong

• IG: @iamstephaniekwong
• Website: https://www.stephaniekwong.com/
• Free Manifest Meditation. TRY IT! https://www.stephaniekwong.com/manifest

Journal Prompts we discussed in this episode: 

Journal Prompt 1: Arguing the other side

• Brain dump, get down everything that’s bothering you and all your limiting beliefs. Then write out your argument for the opposite side. 

Journal Prompt 2:  The 4 questions. Write down the limiting thought you are having (Ex: I’m not smart enough to start my own business). Ask yourself these 4 questions: 

• Is this true?
• How do I know this to be true? 
• How do I feel when I think this thought?
• Who would I be without this thought?

Choose your new thought, repeat the same 4 questions.  

Big thank you to our episode sponsors!

Green Chef

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Stay Connected! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

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There can be a slippery slope between wanting to get in shape and starting to obsess about it in an unhealthy way. (Ugh, guilty) Jenn Kahan joins the pod today and she is a Certified Personal Trainer specializing in the mental and emotional aspects of fitness. She is someone who has overcome an unhealthy cycle of food obsession, eating disorders, anxiety and exercise bulimia, and has lived to tell the tale. We’ll talk about recognizing if you have a problem, all the usual methods of coping with mental health issues - what worked, what didn’t. Then we’ll get into all the interpersonal work and mindfulness techniques she used and now teaches others to help them break free from bad food & fitness habits. 

Want more from our guests?

Jenn Kahan

• IG: @jenn_kahan
• Website: www.jennkahanfitness.com

Some Resources we discussed:

• Guided Meditations: Hypnotic Labs 
• Check out Jenn’s Facebook Group! Free Your Mind: Breaking Free from Bad Food & Fitness Habits

Oh and stay connected with me!

BKP IG: @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Big Thank you to our Episode Sponsor!

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Back by popular demand, we’re doing another “Bra’s Off” Episode! Sarah brings on friend of the show Paige Bourassa (She’s like our Dr. Drew at this point) for a completely unfiltered episode filled with laugh out loud stories and some real life wisdom.  We talk about everything from dating in your 30’s, to colonics, to female entrepreneurship AND answer some of your listener questions along the way. If you’re not laughing in the first 10 minutes you’ll get your money back. (jk, this is free and I’m unemployed).

Want more from Sarah and Paige?

Sarah Merrill

•  BigKidProblems IG: @BigKidproblems
• Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_
• Website: www.thebigkidproblems.com

Paige Bourassa

• Instagram: @theaccuchick
• Shen Medicine: @shenmedicine
• Website: www.shenmedicine.com

Checkout the BigKidProblems Amazon List for every book/product that has ever been mentioned or recommended on this pod!

Big Thank you to our episode sponsor BLUblox!

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“The system isn’t broken, it’s working exactly the way it was designed”. This week we take a look into the Criminal Justice System and why it’s such a #bigkidproblem with our AWESOME guest and Candidate for NY District Attorney, Eliza Orlins. Eliza has been a Public Defender in New York City for over a decade where she has represented thousands through the Criminal Justice System. We’re going to talk about how the system works, why reforms need to be made, The “Central Park Karen” case, and most importantly why WE need to pay attention to our State and Local elected officials if we ever want to make ANY real changes in our communities. 

Want more from our guests?

Eliza Orlins

• Website: https://elizaorlins.com/
• Contribute to her Campaign HERE!
• Check out her recent Washington Post article about the Central Park Karen here 
• Check out the last episode she was on (One of my favs!) Resilience and Mental Toughness HERE

Resources 

• Learn more about the office of DA here (you can search your local election too)
• We talked about the upcoming LA Race, make sure to google your communities’ upcoming elections to know when to vote and who to vote for! Use your MF voice!

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

Stay Connected with me!

BKP IG! @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Big thank you to our Episode Sponsor:

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After taking part in #BlackOutTuesday last week, we are BACK and having the important conversations with Speaker, Activist and Co-Founder of the organization “From Privilege to Progress, Michelle Saahene. We talk about the experience that lead her to creating her organization, systemic racism, unconscious bias, discrimination and how WE can all help by educating ourselves, using our voices, and taking action. If you have felt angry or sad or wondered “What can I do?!” this episode is for you.

Want more from our guests?

Michelle Saahene

• Instagram: @MichelleSaahene or @PrivtoProg
• From Privilege to Progress website HERE
• Join the FB Community HERE 

We have LOTS of resources for you this week! 

Read:

• Stamped
• White Fragility 
• Me and White Supremacy 
• So You Want to Talk About Race 
• Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? 

Watch:

• 13th 
• When They See Us
• Dear White People
• Selma
• I am Not Your Negro
• The Hate U Give

Listen (Podcasts) 

• 1619
• Code Switch
• Pod Save the People
• Intersectionality Matters!
• Seeing White

 Donate

• Black Lives Matter
• Campaign Zero
• Color of Change
• Movement for Black Lives 
• NAACP
• National Bail Fund Network 
• Equal Justice Initiative

Here are some other great resource guides! 

• Silence is Compliance
• GoodGoodGoodCo
• President Obama’s blog post and toolkit

Ooh, and remember to connect with me!

BKP IG:  @BigKidproblems

Sarah’s personal IG: @SarahaMerrill_

Find more at www.TheBigKidProblems.com! 

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Calling all Corona Brides! We’re talking all things Wedding Planning in the age of Covid-19. Executive Editor at The Knot (a platform dedicated to all things Weddings) Lauren Kay joins the show this week to walk us through some Corona Bride trends, what to do if you need to cancel or postpone your wedding, some creative ways Brides are pivoting their wedding celebrations, and what this may mean for the wedding industry moving forward.

SOME GOOD NEWS FOR OUR CORONA COUPLES?!

What’s the one thing all Corona Couples need? WINE. We’ve partnered with ONEHOPE Wine to give away $25 in wine credit to 1,000 couples! Just go to ONEHOPEwine.com/weddings to apply and you will also be automatically entered to win the ultimate Napa Valley honeymoon! A 3 night stay at OneHope’s beautiful Estate 8 in Napa!! This sweepstakes runs May 26th - June 21, head to ONEHOPEwine.com/weddings and enter today!

Want more from our guests?

The Knot is a great resource for all things Weddings! 

• Instagram: @TheKnot
• Website: www.TheKnot.com
• The Knot’s Hotline: 833-998-2865

Some other resources from this episode:

• Check out my digital Postponement Announcement HERE
• My Digital Wedding Planner is from Flutter Social! Use THIS LINK and code Sarah50 for 50% off services!! (50%!)
• Need to Resell your dress? Check out Still White
• Find more on The Big Kid Problems Wedding Blog HERE

Oh, and stay connected with me! @BigKidproblems

Sarah Merrill: @SarahaMerrill_

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