Don't get in the way of PLAY! Parenting Hacks, Summer Survival, and everything in between with Chelsea Anderson!
What if getting your kids to do chores, play independently, and go to bed without a battle wasn’t just a fantasy? This week, we’re making that dream a little more real with help from Chelsea Anderson — aka the Michael Jordan of Babysitting.
Chelsea is a former professional babysitter turned content creator who’s built a loyal following by sharing genius, real-world hacks that make life with kids easier (and way more fun!) Think of her as your modern-day Mary Poppins — with practical tips that actually work.
Whether you're in the thick of toddler chaos, trying to survive the summer with your sanity intact, or just need a few new tricks up your sleeve, this episode is packed with creative ideas, helpful advice, and plenty of "why didn’t I think of that?" moments. Enjoy!
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Down Bad Crying at the YMCA
Sarah spirals this week and shares several things that made her irrationally emotional. She also discusses childcare costs and ways she's trying to hack the system, going "into the unknown" and more! This one is unhinged in the best way, enjoy!
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Hitting the Mother Load! Motherhood Musings and Netflix Specials with Rosebud Baker!
Comedian and writer Rosebud Baker joins the show fresh off the release of her Netflix special, The Mother Lode, which is an absolute must-watch for anyone who's pregnant, postpartum, or just deep in the chaos of mom life.
Filmed half while she was 8 months pregnant and half about a year into motherhood, Rosebud’s special is laugh-out-loud funny, painfully relatable, and brilliantly honest. Sarah knew immediately after watching it that she had to get Rosebud on Bottle Service to share some laughs, talk real talk about the transition into motherhood, and celebrate the absurd, messy, beautiful ride that is becoming a parent.
Expect giggles, truth bombs, and that rare kind of comic relief only another mom can deliver.
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Instagram: @rosebudbaker
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5 Ways You're F*ing Up Your Hormones!
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.
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Who’s The New Human? Getting your Pet ready for Baby with @PetsEyeView!
Ever wonder what your pet really thinks when a new baby enters the picture? After stumbling into the world of animal communication in a late-night TikTok spiral, Sarah needed to find out. This week, we track down famed Animal Communicator Kara Uzdiela, aka @PetsEyeView on TikTok and Instagram to explore what our pets are feeling during one of life’s biggest transitions: bringing home a baby!
If you're pregnant, just brought a baby home, or are navigating the chaos of kids + fur babies, this episode is for you. Kara joins us to share how pets sense pregnancy, how to prep them for the new arrival, and what really goes through their heads during that big transition. We’ll also talk about managing behavior changes, supporting your pet emotionally, and how YOU TOO can better communicate with them so everyone in your home—furry or not—feels secure and loved.
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A new kind of Pregnancy & Motherhood Podcast! If you used to pop champagne in the clurrrrb and now you’re popping prenatal vitamins, well, you’ve come to the right place. From the writer and creator of the comedy Instagram and Podcast “Big Kid Problems” comes a brand new show about the roller coaster of Pregnancy and new Motherhood! For Pregnancy Episodes, scroll on down to the beginning of this podcast and you will find all 40 week-by-weeks of pregnancy with Sarah. Find your week OR start from the beginning and get ready to commiserate with your new preggo bestie!
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