Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Today's episode is about media consumption, from books to movies to music and of course social media too. Sarah and Laura chat about ways to enjoy media more, cultivating an awareness of the types of media we choose to consume, and different feelings about their own personal social media use habits. In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips helping her rising 6th grader plan and organize around sch...

Sarah and Laura reflect back on jobs of the past (including the pretty distant past - remember video stores?) and then introduce an alliterative framework for loving your job more: Passion, People, Progress, and Pleasure. In the Q&A, Laura answers a listener question about her experiences in getting a family dog. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Gillian Goddard, an NYC-based endocrinologist who will soon be launching a newsletter on navigating your health and hormones in the post-reproductive years. They discuss perimenopause and the late reproductive years, contraception at 40+, weight gain and perimenopause, estrogen + dementia, and more. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener query about...

Today's episode is all about morning routines, which is fitting since Sarah loves mornings and one of Laura's bestsellers is What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast! Sarah and Laura share their own AM routines in detail, from wakeup alarm to the start of the work day, plus variations on weekends and other scenarios. Then, they discuss some strategies for common morning challenges such...

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their tried-and-true kid product favorites -- everything from books to brands of clothing! Categories covered include books, magazines, movies/TV; toys; pumps + other baby gear; clothing; food-related. Emphasis is placed on items that made it through 6+ years of kid use! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Mailbag episode, Sarah and Laura tackle some great questions sent in by listeners. Topics include: - Streamlining things in a busy household with school-aged kids - Did LV or SHU ever consider SAHM life? - Rewriting your narrative - Ways to have BOBW when things are tight and family is not close by? - School/camp/activity decisions - Outsourcing housework - what do you find rewarding to...

In today's very January-appropriate episode, Laura and Sarah share their favorite organizing tactics for their calendars, household, and ideas! From car clean-outs to content calendars, this episode has it all. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about the logistics of going on a family bike ride with 7 people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.c...

In today's annual goals episode, Laura and Sarah share their hopes, dreams, and goals for 2024! They each discuss several domains (work / relationships / self) and touch on habits and routines, and Sarah shares a unique take on "24 for 2024". Both will report back in 6 months in the traditional mid-year check-in! Episode Sponsors: Pampers : Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active ba...

In today's episode, Sarah interviews Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vanessa Carroll about leading as a women (and mother of 4) in medicine -- a place where the C-suite was historically male-dominated. She shares her story along with tips for others in her position, whether they are in fields like medicine or other spaces with imbalanced gender representation (tech, engineering, and executive roles in g...

Today's episode is a retrospective review of 2023! Sarah and Laura review the goals they set and shared on this podcast 12 months ago and share how they fared throughout the year. This month's Patreon session is an annual goal setting event, and Laura and Sarah also share their planned Patreon curriculum for 2024! Find out more at patreon.com/bestofbothworldspod Episode Sponsors: Pampers : Try Pam...

In today’s episode, Laura and Sarah make a case for not trying to minimize or simplify holiday fun, but instead ensure the season has some elements that are fun for every member of the family - including you. They chat holiday traditions, gift-buying practices, extending some fun until January, and more. In the Q&A, a listener asks how to involve kids in holiday + vacation planning. Sponsors:...

Today's episode is all about aging, from the superficial (skincare + clothing) to the deep (life philosophies). Laura and Sarah report on their 40s -- how this decade compares to previous ones - so far, anyway! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how to trim down work travel without compromising her career trajectory. Episode Sponsors: Pampers : Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the...

In today's episode, Laura interviews Harmony Smith, who practices law, writes at creatingmykaleidoscope.com and is raising her family of 5 with an eye towards financial independence. In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura address a question from a listener about how to keep track of and deal with life's minutiae without feeling overwhelmed. Episode Sponsors: Pampers : Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- th...

Today's episode is all about reading! If fall makes you feel like curling up with a book and hot beverage, this episode is for you. Sarah and Laura share current reading habits, preferences, favorite titles, and more. In the Q&A, they answer a listener question about PTO involvement. Episode Sponsors: Pampers : Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about you...

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their favorite financial podcast + bloggers. Then, Laura interviews Farnoosh Torabi , host of the popular So Money podcast and author of A Healthy State of Panic: Follow Your Fears to Build Wealth, Crush Your Career, and Win at Life . In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener questioning whether or not to hire a designer to help...

In today's episode, Laura discusses the concept of Golden Hour to reframe the hours between late afternoon and bedtime. Many of us spend that time just sort of wishing the hours away, or going into autopilot -- but is there a better way? She and Sarah dissect this time period and the ways (both big and small) we might refigure and reimagine it to be more enjoyable and rewarding. Episode Sponsors:...

Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of things that evoke feelings of anxiety, and then Sarah interviews author and therapist Dr. Kathleen Smith who she connected with after reading her recent book, the aptly-named Everything Isn't Terrible . Dr. Smith discusses Bowen theory and offers many concrete suggestions for how we can manage anxiety about our families, in parenting, at work, and in a str...

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura do a round-up of digital tools that might be used to enhance your family management. They cover some interesting uses for generative AI, subscription services, shared calendars + lists, and more! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about when kids' birthday parties tend to transition from family-centered to friend-based -- and is there a way to combine t...

Sarah and Laura recorded this episode together in Boston (well - they tried. This version ended up being round 2!). They open with a discussion of time spent away from the home, and then dive into the (somewhat related) topic. This episode was inspired by a listener who was inspired to add up the house her kids spent with her after her partner wondered if the day care providers were the ones reall...

Today's episode was recorded live (Sarah + Laura together!) in Boston, and after some back-to-school catchup, Sarah answer a number of mailbag questions. Topics include: - school choices - date night babysitters - procrastination - goals vs to-do items - sleep and hobbies with young kids . . .and more! Episode Sponsors: Quince : Get luxury quality fashion at affordable prices for the whole family...

In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their favorite things right now -- what is really WORKING for them this fall! Laura opens with an overview of their recent family trip overseas (Norway!) and then each host takes turns sharing some of her fall favorites in several categories, from food to productivity to fashion and more. Episode Sponsors: Pampers : Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the bes...

Sarah and Laura share current meal planning challenges. Then, Sarah interviews Allison Schaaf, mother of 2, meal-planning expert, and founder of PrepDish. They chat about effective and efficient meal planning, Allison's favorite kitchen hacks, and how her business has evolved and grown. Find PrepDish and try it for 2 weeks free at prepdish.com/bestof Find Miscarriage Hope Desk (Allison's nonprofit...

Laura is a time management expert and Sarah definitely has strong feelings about planning tools and techniques. Today, they share their favorite time management tips -- everything from multitasking (or not) to the value of having adequate childcare! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking a popular question: if you know you want them, how do you decide when to start having kids? Episode Sponso...

Sarah and Laura discuss some challenges related to seeking routine healthcare. Then, Sarah interviews Dr. Lisa Doggett -- a family physician with years of experienced caring for undeserved populations. When her youngest child was just 2, Lisa became ill with multiple sclerosis. She discusses how she navigated this difficult path, including how her perspectives on our health care system were shaped...

Laura and Sarah love chatting about the back to school season, and this year is no exception! With kids ranging from preschool to 11th grade, topics run the gamut from school lunch to homework to daytime/nighttime routines and more. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about the logistics of 1:1 days with kids, including managing fairness between kids. Episode Sponsors: Thrive Causemetics :...