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The postpartum period is a hormonal rollercoaster. Your body is doing a lot as it shifts out of pregnancy mode and tries to find its new normal. While some of this chaos is totally natural, certain everyday habits might be making things harder than they need to be! In this episode, Sarah chats about some sneaky ways we unknowingly sabotage our own hormone recovery. From sleep habits to "mom breakfast" to trying to bounce back too quickly, we’re breaking down 5 surprisingly common ways new moms can throw their hormones out of whack, and most importantly, how to fix them! If you’ve been feeling extra depleted, anxious, or just “off” lately, this one's for you. Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH!  Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠Quince⁠: From quick dinners to slow simmers, Quince has the cookware to make it all better! Quince.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and to close it out, Sarah is opening up in a deeply personal and honest episode about her experience with postpartum depression. Spoiler alert: it might not look like what you expect. We discuss the subtle signs of PPD that are often missed, what daily life can really feel like when you’re living through it, and the rollercoaster of emotions that come with trying to keep it all together. From the conventional to the downright strange, she shares the wide range of things she’s tried in an effort to manage it—from therapy and medication to supplements, peptides, and more. Whether you're in the thick of it, have been there before, or want to better understand what so many new moms silently go through, this episode is a raw, compassionate, and much-needed reminder that you're not alone. Buckle up—it’s a vulnerable one. Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out the NEW IG ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠!  Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice ⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the conversation continues with Dr. Sara Reardon, AKA The Vagina Whisperer! She’s a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, mom of two, and author of the upcoming book Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age & Stage, set to release this June. Sarah and Dr. Reardon dive even deeper this week into the often-overlooked realities of postpartum pelvic health. They're tackling some of the first FIRSTS you can expect after having a baby... first poop, firt period, first time resuming sex and so many more intimate challenges that most baby books conveniently skip over. Want more from Dr. Sara Reardon? Instagram: ⁠@thevaginawhisperer⁠ Website ⁠HERE⁠ Pre-order her book ⁠HERE⁠ Want more from your Host? Personal Instagram: ⁠@SarahMerrill_Hall⁠ Share some Laughs: ⁠@bigkidproblems⁠ Check out the NEW IG ⁠@bottleserviceBKP⁠ Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on ⁠Amazon⁠ Shop ⁠Bottle Service MERCH⁠!  Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠⁠BZIGO⁠⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. ⁠⁠RULA⁠⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For a pregnancy and motherhood podcast, I think its time we talk about vaginas. They’ve been through a LOT. They go through so much in pregnancy and birth, and to be honest, we don’t talk about them enough OR give them the TLC they deserve. This week, Sarah is joined by none other than The Vagina Whisperer herself—Dr. Sara Reardon, a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, mom of two, and author of the upcoming book Floored: A Woman’s Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age & Stage, hitting shelves this June. In this episode we'll dive into what you can do during pregnancy and birth to help prevent tearing and protect your pelvic floor, as well as common postpartum issues—whether you delivered vaginally or via C-section. From healing tips to things no one talks about, this conversation is packed with real talk, expert advice, and a whole lot more. Want more from Dr. Sara Reardon? Instagram: @thevaginawhisperer Website HERE Pre-order her book HERE Want more from your Host? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out the NEW IG @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH!  Big thank you to our episode sponsors! ⁠BZIGO⁠: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. ⁠RULA⁠: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Postpartum is full of surprises—and not just the sleepless nights and endless diaper changes. In this episode, Sarah dives into all the things no one warns you about after birth. From the “wait… is this normal?!” moments to the totally WTF experiences, she shares her own list of postpartum shockers and reads some of YOUR listener submissions as well. From night sweats and hormone crashes to hair loss and identity shifts, this episode covers the raw, real, and unexpected parts of postpartum that often get left out of the conversation. Whether you're in it, about to be in it, or just curious— this one’s for you! Want more from Sarah? Personal Instagram: @SarahMerrill_Hall Share some Laughs: @bigkidproblems Check out our new Show IG! @bottleserviceBKP Shop Sarah's Pregnancy/ Postpartum Must Haves on Amazon Shop Bottle Service MERCH!  Big thank you to our episode sponsors! BZIGO: Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discount/BOTTLESERVICE to save 10% off. RULA: Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/bottleservice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.