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Are you prepared for the emotional rollercoaster that can be your baby's first birthday?! This week, Sarah reflects on her last baby turning one and all the emotions that come with it. The nostalgia, the mom guilt, and the “did I enjoy it enough?” spiral we all know too well. She also shares some actually helpful hacks for planning that first birthday party without losing your mind (or your budget). Grab a tissue and your balloon arch, let's go!

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If “Fall Family Fun” feels like a full-time job, you’re not alone! Fresh from a family trip, Sarah juggles 47 open tabs in her brain trying to order Halloween costumes, plan a 1st birthday party, and somehow survive family photo day without losing her mind. If you’re also drowning in “fun” family activities, this one’s for you. Grab your PSL and let's have a good laugh before we all collectively lose it.

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It is Spooky season this month so we are talking about a hidden problem that could be lurking in your walls, on your bath toys AND in some of your favorite baby products... MOLD!

Brian Karr joins us this week, he is the go-to expert when it comes to mold, biotoxins, and creating healthier living environments, especially for those of us with kids & babies at home. As a Certified Microbial Investigator he shares all kinds of mold knowledge on his popular Instagram account @moldfinders and today he's sharing it with us!

We’re going to talk about the hidden dangers of mold, some warning signs to look out for in your home, some kids and baby items to look out for, AND some simple steps we can take to create safer, healthier spaces for our families.

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This week on Bottle Service, Sarah sits down with a true powerhouse: Mia Funt, Co-Founder and President of ByHeart. If you’ve walked down the formula aisle at Target, Whole Foods, or Walmart, chances are you’ve seen ByHeart—a company that’s been changing the game in infant nutrition.

In this episode, Mia gets real about the formula industry, breaking down what parents should know as consumers, and sharing her perspective on the stigma and mom guilt that so often surround formula feeding. She also opens up about her own motherhood journey of raising three kids while building a company from the ground up, and what it’s really like to juggle family and entrepreneurship.

Whether you’re navigating feeding choices, motherhood, or just looking for inspo to get back into work, this one's for you!

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Who knew that the life of a Showgirl included wiping butts, cleaning out throw-up buckets and scooping poop from the bathtub? NOT THIS GIRL. Sarah spends the week solo parenting two sick kids, contemplates the exploitation of mothers by the patriarchy and tries to hold it together long enough to hear the new Taylor Swift Album. It's a wild ride, buckle up!

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We've got not one, but two fabulous guests today, Tori Dietz and Tayla Burke, the hilarious duo behind the motherhood podcast Did We Just Become MILFS!

This episode feels like grabbing lunch (and a couple of mimosas) with your mom friends. The walls come down and the conversation gets real. We’re talking mom-shaming, the hacks currently saving our sanity, and how to keep that MILF energy alive… even on the days when you’d rather just dress like Adam Sandler 😂

It’s fun, candid, and packed with those honest mom moments we all need more of. PLUS we’re doing a podcast swap this week! So make sure to check out our episode on the Did We Just Become MILFS podcast too!

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This week on Bottle Service, Sarah is joined by Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, the powerhouse behind Eat Play Say. Jordyn is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, feeding specialist, AND the founder of Eat Play Say — an online resource hub created by pediatric specialists to give parents clear, expert-backed answers about speech, feeding, and early childhood development.

With her massive online following and practical, approachable advice, Jordyn has become a go-to source for parents navigating the tricky (and sometimes overwhelming) world of early milestones. What's considered "normal" when it comes to early speech, movement and feeding? When should we be concerned? How do we help our little's development along? Jordyn is here to help!

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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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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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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:

If you or someone you love is exploring fertility treatments, this episode is a must-listen!

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