Podcasts by Best of Both Worlds Podcast
Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of four, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of two (soon to be three!) discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.
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Sports Parenting with Rebecca Smith EP 238 from 2022-02-22T10:00
Laura and Sarah open this episode by discussing the sports their kids are currently engaged in. Then, Laura interviews Rebecca Smith, Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of the #P...
ListenCreative Solutions in Work and Life with Software Project Manager Anandi Raman Creath EP 237 from 2022-02-15T10:00
In the intro, Sarah&Laura chat about her recent (rather tough) call week, including some future strategies. Then in the interview portion, Laura interviews Anandi Raman Creath, software engineer an...
ListenBOBW Hodge Podge (mini-updates, time tracking + Q&A) EP 236 from 2022-02-08T10:00
This conversational episode features a few life updates from each host (most of them very minor, but still fun to chat about). Then, Laura gets into a discussion of some of the interesting patterns...
ListenMoving FAQ EP 235 from 2022-02-01T10:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah answer frequently asked questions around moving! Both are relocating (though not very far) in similar time frames. Laura has moved in, Sarah is working on some mino...
ListenDreaming to Create a Life with Purpose with Teneshia Jackson Warner EP 234 from 2022-01-25T10:00
In this episode, Sarah interviews Teneshia Warner, CEO of EGAMI, a successful marketing and multicultural communications firm. Teneshia's latest project is an intriguing one-year dream projection t...
ListenMailbag: Keeping goals in mind, childcare while traveling, job transitions, kid dates, and more! EP 233 from 2022-01-18T10:00
In this Q&A mailbag episode, Laura and Sarah answer questions submitted via Patreon. Topics include keeping yearly goals in mind, ways to handle childcare while traveling for work, ideas for non-ov...
ListenThe Power of a Story with Kindra Hall EP 232 from 2022-01-11T10:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion about stories and narratives and how they can be complicated (and not always helpful!). Then, Kindra Hall joins Laura to discuss the more pos...
ListenFinding Your Unicorn Space with Eve Rodsky EP 231 from 2022-01-04T10:00
Listener Note: This episode contains profanity in the interview portion In this fun interview episode, Laura and Sarah open by discussing their own personal 'unicorn space' activities. Then, author...
Listen2021 Year In Review Part 2: Personal Highlights, Hits&Misses EP 230 from 2021-12-28T10:00
In this second part of the 2021 Year In Review series, Laura and Sarah discuss personal hits, misses, and highlights. Sarah shares the outcome of many of her previously set 2021 goals, and Laura go...
Listen2021 In Review, Part 1: Favorites EP 229 from 2021-12-21T10:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura chat about their own "best of" lists for 2021! This episode is chock full of media recommendations, from books to music to podcasts. They discuss the superficial (c...
ListenThinking Like a Breadwinner with Jennifer Barrett EP 228 from 2021-12-14T10:00
This episode opens with a discussion of whether they (Laura&Sarah) thought about becoming "breadwinners" as children or young adults. Then, Jennifer Barrett joins Laura for a great discussion about...
Listen2022 Goals -- an Annual Tradition! EP 227 from 2021-12-07T10:00
In their 5th annual goals episode (2017-2021!), Laura and Sarah share goals in different realms of life for the upcoming year! They discuss their own year-end goal-setting frameworks and tendenci...
ListenChatting about What to Expect with Heidi Murkoff EP 226 from 2021-11-30T10:00
This episode with Laura and Sarah reminiscing about their favorite baby books, including the iconic What to Expect When You're Expecting. Then, the author of this famous guide comes on to chat with...
ListenFinding Joy in the Ordinary with Ingrid Fetell Lee EP 225 from 2021-11-23T10:00
In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss the highlights of Ingrid Fetell Lee's recent TED talk, about joy inherent to certain things -- from rainbows to confetti! Then, Ingrid joins Laura for a deeper...
Listen2021 Holiday Gift Guide EP 224 from 2021-11-16T10:00
Welcome to the annual (or near-annual?) gift guide episode! Laura and Sarah spend some time discussing different gifting strategies, and then move on to some specific kid-friendly suggestion. Unlik...
ListenConsider Making a 5 Year Travel Plan! EP 223 from 2021-11-09T10:00
In this episode, Sarah shares the concept of a 5 year travel plan - something she put together on a whim, but is happy she did! Of course, we all know that nothing is set in stone -- especially aft...
ListenLayered Childcare: Because Things (Always) Happen EP 222 from 2021-11-02T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss strategies for "layering" different kinds of childcare, dispelling the common notion that choosing nanny vs daycare is an either/or decision. They play chil...
ListenLazy Genius Principles with Kendra Adachi EP 221 from 2021-10-26T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss what they feel they are "lazy geniuses" about, and then the self-appointed Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi herself joins Laura for a fun discussion filled with ti...
ListenNurturing Your Relationship During the Busy Years EP 220 from 2021-10-19T09:00
Busy, or just full -- you can decide. But either way, it can be challenging to fit in quality time with a partner while in the thick of your parenting years. Laura and Sarah discuss the strategies ...
ListenGet Cozy&Enjoy Your Fall EP 219 from 2021-10-12T09:00
This episode is all about enjoying the energy of fall. Laura and Sarah discuss pumpkin things, boots, fall fun lists and ways to embrace the cozy vibes of the fall season. They also discuss Q4 and ...
ListenFall Reading + Childhood Literacy Episode with Dr. Lakeisha Johnson EP 218 from 2021-10-05T09:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss their own fall reading and share recs for adult and kids' titles. Then, Dr. Lakeisha Johnson, a speech language pathologist and communication science profes...
ListenA Day In The Life EP 217 from 2021-09-28T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah review a full "day in the live", while acknowledging there are no "typical" days! Sarah also notes that Day in the Life reports also often sound much smoother than ...
ListenPlaying the Career Long Game with Dorie Clark. EP 216 from 2021-09-21T09:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss their own life/career breakthrough moments, and then bestselling author and career expert Dorie Clark joins Laura for a fascinating discussion on playing th...
ListenQ&A Mailbag, Part 2! EP 215 from 2021-09-14T09:00
Today's episode features Part 2 of your questions, answered! Topics in this episode include advice for first time parents, thoughts on transition from 1 to 2 (also 3 to 4) kids, red-shirting kinder...
ListenMorning Routines + Much More with Liz Plosser EP 214 from 2021-09-07T09:00
In this episode centered around mornings, Sarah and Laura share their own current routines and then welcome Women's Health Magazine editor Liz Plosser to the show to chat about developing a robust ...
ListenMailbag Q&A Part 1! EP 213 from 2021-08-31T09:00
It's time for another mailbag episode to answer your listener questions! Topics covered in this one include caffeine during pregnancy, ideas for food options (kid friendly meals + work lunches), ha...
ListenBack to School, COVID Edition 2.0! EP 212 from 2021-08-24T09:00
In the episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of school supply buying escapades as well as this year's school logistics. Then, they dive into the subject on many people's minds -- how to g...
ListenBuilding Better Meetings + Laura's Top 10 WorkTips. Ep 211 from 2021-08-17T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah open with a list and discussion of Laura's top ten work-related tips. Then, guest and meetings expert Helena Weiss Duman joins Laura to discuss the building blocks ...
ListenA List of Good Things EP 210 from 2021-08-10T09:00
After a full episode that was pretty negative recently (Compare&Despair, #207), Laura and Sarah decided to bring some positivity to the mix with an episode filled with (mostly little) things they a...
ListenDivision of Labor&Mental Load with Allison Daminger EP 209 from 2021-08-03T09:00
Allison Daminger is a PhD candidate in sociology and social policy at Harvard, and in this fascinating episode she shares her insights and research findings she's had so far while studying this hot...
ListenDecision-Making in Family Life with Professor Emily Oster EP 208 from 2021-07-27T09:00
This episode begins with a discussion about screen time -- different policies for different ages, stages, and personalities. Then, Sarah interviews Emily Oster (a rare repeat interview guest!) abou...
ListenCompare&Despair - Thoughts on Comparison and how to avoid too much of it. Ep 207 from 2021-07-20T09:00
In this episode inspired by a recent blog post of Sarah's, Sarah and Laura have a candid discussion about comparisons: where the urge to compare comes from, how it makes each of them feel, their ow...
ListenWe Should All Be Millionaires with Rachel Rodgers EP 206 from 2021-07-13T09:00
Sarah and Laura are very excited to have Rachel Rodgers on today's episode. Rachel Rodgers is an author and CEO of Hello Seven, a company dedicating to helping marginalized populations build wealth...
ListenThriving at Work and Giving Back to the Community with Kathleen Paley. Ep 205 from 2021-07-06T09:00
In the intro, Laura and Sarah discuss their current engagement in community activism and giving. Then, Kathleen joins Laura to discuss how she has found success in her career as well as joy in givi...
ListenGraduation-Inspired Tips: Notes for our 18, 22, and 30+ selves! EP 204 from 2021-06-29T09:00
In this fun and conversational graduation-themed episode, Sarah and Laura first think back to their own graduation experiences. Which were the most memorable? Then, Sarah and Laura delve into tips ...
Listen2021 Goals: Midyear Checkpoint EP 203 from 2021-06-22T09:00
This episode opens with a discussion of Laura's recent planner matchmaking adventures after doing a guest spot on Sarah's planning podcast, Best Laid Plans. Then, Sarah and Laura review their midye...
ListenReturning to Medicine After a Break with Dr. Joan Dunlop EP 202 from 2021-06-15T09:00
Laura and Sarah open this episode by talking about taking time off and breaks in general, and why it is so important to think about proactively. Then, Dr. Joan Dunlop, a pediatric allergist/immunol...
ListenParenting Highs&Lows EP 201 from 2021-06-08T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah share a more intimate look at their highest and lowest parenting moments. Each of them discuss moments of pride . . . and those moments that are almost exactly the ...
ListenAll Things Summer EP 199 from 2021-05-25T09:00
It's a summer fun episode! Laura and Sarah reminisce about summers past (day camp + the Jersey Shore figure prominently!) and then they move onto the Summer of 2021, which is looking at this point ...
ListenPet Peeves EP 198 from 2021-05-18T09:00
In this fun conversational episode, Sarah and Laura run through their top 5 pet peeves in life - plus a bonus! Themes include technology, people who not respect time or boundaries, and the concept ...
ListenReturning to Work After A Break with Software Engineer Curran Schiefelbein. Ep 197 from 2021-05-10T09:00
Curran Schiefelbein is a software engineer who has worked full time, part-time, and has stayed home at various points in her career. Her story is poignant and includes the tragic loss of her husban...
ListenQ&A Epsiode: Weekly Goals-Setting, Grandparent Gifts, Division of Labor&More EP 196 from 2021-05-04T09:00
In this all Q&A episode, Laura and Sarah answer seven questions, including their very first audio query (submit your own if you would like -- just visit the show notes page on Laura's blog for deta...
ListenSnapshots of Life Right Now. Ep 195 from 2021-04-27T09:00
Laura and Sarah share what is going on regularly in their families. They discuss schedules, morning routines, weekends, kid bedtimes, and a full week of actual dinners, with a few digressions along...
ListenEmail Extravaganza. Ep 194 from 2021-04-20T09:00
This episode is all about . . . email. That may sound dry, but both Laura and Sarah recently finished Cal Newport's A World Without Email (Laura reviewed in the WSJ!) and had many thoughts about th...
ListenBudgets&More with YNAB's Jesse Mecham. Ep 193 from 2021-04-13T09:00
Sarah and Laura open with a travel discussion -- finally feeling like certain trips are safe to plan again! They discuss vacation rentals vs hotels and why both have moved towards the former for fa...
ListenWinning at Work, Life, and Motherhood with Megan Hyatt Miller. Ep 192 from 2021-04-06T09:00
This episode opens with a celebration of Annabel's 9th birthday (this week) which leads to a discussion on tweenhood and then puberty! Sarah shares her pediatric endocrinology expertise to discuss ...
ListenReal Estate Chat with Daryl Fairweather from Redfin. Ep 191 from 2021-03-30T09:00
Laura discusses some progress on her house renovation front (did you know what "muntins" are?) and Sarah reveals her much (MUCH) lower scale recent home improvement. Then, Redfin's Chief Economist ...
ListenToddler Parenting Survival Guide. Ep 190 from 2021-03-23T09:00
Laura and Sarah admit they do not have all the answers to the immense challenging that is parenting a toddler. But what you will find in this episode is plenty of commiseration about how tough the ...
ListenGet Out of Your Rut! Ep 189 from 2021-03-15T09:00
Laura and Sarah intended for this episode to be about getting out of ruts, but first, came a debate -- are ruts even a bad thing? Where does routine cross over into "rut" territory, and can that va...
ListenEditing your life with Dr. Christine Koh. Ep 188 from 2021-03-09T10:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura open by discussing their own podcast listening habits, from playback speed to queue management. Then, Laura interviews Dr. Christine Koh from the lovely podcast Edi...
ListenWorkplace Wellness: A Discussion. Ep 187 from 2021-03-02T10:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss practices for both individuals and companies to promote wellness and engagement in the workplace. Sarah shares ideas from blog readers and her own experienc...
ListenPower Moms: Joann Lublin on how women in leadership successfully navigate work and life. Ep 186 from 2021-02-23T10:00
This episode starts with a discussion of summer 2021: are camp spreadsheets yet in effect? Laura and Sarah discuss the merits of keeping things simple (especially this year!). Then, Laura interview...
ListenFUN: A Deep Dive. Ep 185 from 2021-02-16T10:00
This episode is all about . . . fun! One of Laura's goals for the year was to cultivate more fun in her life, so this episode is an exploration of exactly what we find fun and how one might go abou...
ListenGrowing Your Family During Medical School with Marlise Pierre-Wright. Ep 184 from 2021-02-09T10:00
Sarah and Laura open up with a discussion of winter doldrums (or lack thereof), and strategies for getting through February, which can feel like a long month (even though it's not!). Then, Sarah in...
ListenTeens&Tweens: Exploring a New Frontier. Ep 183 from 2021-02-02T10:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura talk about their current parenting stages, and then Sarah asks Laura all about issues pertaining to parenting tweens and teens, something Laura has been experiencin...
ListenMaking More Time with Dr. Christina Shenvi. Ep 179 from 2021-02-02T02:41:30
In this first episode of the new year, Laura and Sarah ponder 2021 exercise ambitions. Then, Dr. Christina Shenvi, an emergency medicine physician who also coaches medical students and faculty on ...
ListenSelf-help, TV, and more with Kristen Meinzer. Ep 182 from 2021-01-26T10:00
In the intro, Sarah and Laura talk a little about the entertainment they currently enjoy. Then, Laura interviews Kristen Meinzer, the co-host of Movie Therapy with Rafer&Kristen, and By the Book (w...
ListenQ&A Mailbag Episode! Ep 181 from 2021-01-19T10:00
It's another Q&A Mailbag episode! Topics are wide-ranging and fun, from travel tips (because someday we will travel again!), toy recommendations, postpartum fashion advice, postwork rituals, and co...
ListenQuarantine Chronicles: SHU shares her family's experience. Ep 180 from 2021-01-12T10:00
SHU opens up about her family's experience with COVD-19 and subsequent quarantine. Everyone is currently doing okay as this airs, so her story has a hopeful ending! She shares their story, from get...
ListenWriting a Debut Novel During A Pandemic (and More!) with Simone de Munoz. Ep 178 from 2020-12-29T10:00
In the intro, Laura and Sarah talk about current weekend days with kids. Then guest Simone de Munoz joins Sarah to chat about balancing her own life and work as a nonprofit analyst who also wrote h...
Listen2021 Goals Episode. Ep 177 from 2020-12-22T10:00
It's an annual tradition - Laura and Sarah get together to review 2021 goals! Yes, this year may look different, but there are still lots of interesting things to pursue and think about. While it d...
Listen2020 Retrospective: Lessons Learned. Ep 176 from 2020-12-15T10:00
This year was like no other (understatement!) and so Laura and Sarah take some time to review the lessons learned under the circumstances. They discuss newfound habits, those new baby days, and muc...
ListenHoliday Gift Extravaganza! Hacks, Ideas, and More! Ep. 175 from 2020-12-08T10:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura share their favorite childhood gifts, and then move on to some general tips around gift giving and gift shopping. Learn how Laura keeps her gifts organized with 5 k...
ListenExploring Career Transitions with Ahlia Kitwana. Ep 174 from 2020-12-01T10:00
Laura and Sarah open up this episode by talking about some big news -- Laura is moving (though not very far!). She discusses how they made their decision while Sarah shares her family's plans to re...
ListenInterview Series Part 2: Sarah Interviews Laura. Ep. 173 from 2020-11-24T10:00
The tables are turned, and now Sarah gets to ask Laura some of the same fun (yet revealing) questions, and also adds in some different ones! Laura reveals the inner core of her middle school self, ...
ListenInterview Series Part 1: Laura Interviews Sarah. Ep. 172 from 2020-11-17T10:00
We decided it would be fun to share interviews with each other -- so you can hear some varied content, some of it light and fun and some of it more unexpected! In Part 1 of this series, Laura inter...
ListenPrematurity and Beyond with Colleen Blanco. Ep 171 from 2020-11-10T10:00
In this episode, attorney and mother of 3 Colleen Blanco shares her story about her experience with giving birth at 24 weeks and her subsequent NICU journey, including an emergency evacuation of th...
ListenDinner Uncomplicated with Claire Tansey. Ep 170 from 2020-11-03T10:00
Author Claire Tansey aims to make dinner more joyful and less complicated, and she joins Laura and Sarah to discuss ways to make that a reality, even when young kids&busy lifestyles may complicate ...
ListenDr. Laura Erdman on Hormones&Women's Health Through the Lifecycle. Ep 169 from 2020-10-27T09:00
How long CAN you take hormones? Are perimenopausal mood swings a real thing, and what causes them? Is there any way to "skip" menopause? Are there any exciting new developments in contraception? Dr...
ListenHappiness and Parenting with Dentist and Podcaster Toni-Ann Mayembe. Ep 168 from 2020-10-20T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah chat with their first dentist guest! Dr. Toni-Ann Mayembe is a dentist who also serves in the military reserves, and she also her own podcast as well! She is passio...
ListenSome Good Things (an LV&SHU ep). Ep. 167 from 2020-10-13T09:00
It's an All Good Things episode. While no one would have wished for a pandemic, Sarah&Laura are finding that some things are settling out at this point in the new normal. Each came up with things g...
ListenParenting in a Pandemic with Pediatrician Dr Kelly Fradin. Ep. 166 from 2020-10-06T09:00
This new season is all about risk/benefit calculation and understanding trends and analyzing data - not exactly quick or easy, especially when we are busy doing other things! Laura and Sarah discus...
ListenRebecca Hart: new solo mother, small business owner and also Sarah's sister! Ep. 165 from 2020-09-29T09:00
Rebecca is a mother to 8 month old Miriam and also the owner of a small business (a yarn shop specializing in hand-dyed varieties, based in Cary NC). Rebecca took both plunges very bravely: leaving...
ListenFoundation Habits&Fall Thoughts. Ep 164 from 2020-09-29T01:03
In this Laura&Sarah episode, the first discussion is about foundation habits -- what are the habits that seem to sustain everything else? Sleep definitely . . . and there is quite a tangent on baby...
ListenHow to Cultivate Friendships at Work and Beyond with Shasta Nelson. Ep. 63 from 2020-09-15T09:00
Friendship certainly looks different these days . . . but it doesn't mean that connection is any less important! Author, speaker and connection expert Shasta Nelson joins Laura and Sarah to discuss...
ListenGetting Our Kids Active with Athlete/Trainer/Entrepreneur Larissa Maloney. Ep 162 from 2020-09-08T09:00
Larissa Maloney is a mother of 2, teacher, and now business owner, running Active Kids 2.0 -- a virtual training studio for kids, from toddlers to teens! In this episode, Sarah shares her woes abou...
ListenMore School Talk, A Work Schedule without Childcare, and Our 3rd Anniversary! Ep. 161 from 2020-09-01T09:00
School is about to start for some and has been in session for a few weeks for others! Laura and Sarah discuss some of the interesting remote education solutions they have seen arise in their areas....
ListenMidyear/Fall Goals for the rest of 2020. Ep 160 from 2020-08-25T09:00
This year has been rather . . . different than expected (understatement of the century). But, setting and reviewing goals can still be helpful to some. At the same time, it's also okay to have seas...
ListenStress Management, Mindfulness, and Meditation with Josephine Atluri. Ep 159 from 2020-08-18T09:00
Sarah and Laura open with their own stress management strategies, including a book rec. Then, meditation teacher and mother of 5 Josephine Atluri joins in to share her journey into learning about m...
ListenTablescapes, motherhood, and more with stylemaker and entrepreneur Riche Holmes Grant. Ep 158 from 2020-08-11T09:00
Laura and Sarah open with a brief discussion of Sarah's wardrobe makeover, and then Riche Holmes Grant joins in. In this fun interview, Riche describes her career journey, including how she went fr...
ListenIntroducing Best Laid Plans + Q&A Part 2. Ep 157 from 2020-08-04T09:00
Sarah's podcast dedicated to all things planning launched yesterday (let's hope it went well!) and now that Best Laid Plans is here, she takes a moment to talk about this fun new project -- structu...
ListenQ&A, Pandemic&Beyond. Ep. 156 from 2020-07-28T09:00
In this episode Laura and Sarah answer your questions submitted through Instagram, including one that seemed to come up multiple times: what are we planning to do with our kids in the new school ye...
ListenWorking from Home: Tips, Tricks and Inspiration from The New Corner Office (Laura's new book!) Ep. 155 from 2020-07-21T09:00
In this episode, Sarah interviews Laura on the hottest work-related topic of the moment -- how to work effectively from home! Laura's new ebook The New Corner Office is out today, so in honor of th...
ListenExploring the Possibilities with Lisa Canning, author, designer, and mother of 8! Ep 154 from 2020-07-14T09:00
Before Sarah and Laura introduce Lisa Canning (of HGTV fame!) they have a brief discussion about a new Netflix favorite -- The Babysitters Club! Then Lisa brings her fantastic energy to the intervi...
ListenJoy at Work - Tidying, Joy-Sparking, and a Deep Dive into Marie Kondo&Scott Sonenshein's New Book. Ep 153 from 2020-07-07T09:00
Both Laura and Sarah read Joy at Work, a guide to decluttering your work life to find more joy by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein. As might be expected, they had different takes on some of the ide...
ListenHow to Do Nothing with Celeste Headlee. Ep 152 from 2020-06-30T09:00
Celeste Headlee is a journalist, author, speaker, and musician. That sounds quite busy, but she also passionate about the idea that humans should make a point of taking more time to do . . . well, ...
ListenAll About Blogging. Ep 151 from 2020-06-23T09:00
Description: In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their rather long-running blogs. They share advice and tips on how to start a blog or website, whether everyone should have one, and what their...
ListenRising to the Challenge of Working From Home without Childcare with Susannah Quinsee. Ep 150 from 2020-06-16T09:00
Professor Susannah Quinsee runs the educational technology and development team at a London-based university, and as one might imagine things got more than a little hectic for her recently! Howeve...
ListenFiguring Out Fitness with Entrepreneur and Certified Personal Trainer Jennifer Nagel. Ep 149 from 2020-06-09T09:00
This episode was recorded prior to current national coverage of events which brought to the forefront the racial disparities present in this country. We support efforts against racism. We are thril...
ListenIt's an all Q&A episode! Ep 148 from 2020-06-01T09:00
It's an all Q/A episode! Laura&Sarah took 10 of your juiciest questions from a recent call on Instagram, and answered each one. Topics discussed include: pros/cons of age gaps, ways to manage energ...
ListenSummer Reading with KJ Dell'Antonia. Ep. 147 from 2020-05-26T09:00
In this fun episode, Sarah&Laura chat a bit about their summer reading plans, and then they REALLY get into book talk with author KJ Dell'Antonia! KJ's latest release is a novel The Chicken Sisters...
ListenMilestone Birthdays. Ep. 146 from 2020-05-19T09:00
This episode is inspired by a certain podcast host who is turning 40 tomorrow! Laura looks back on her 40th and Sarah discusses feelings -- physical&emotional. Physical changes, goal-setting, refle...
ListenFinding Humor In Parenting Right Now: Mashup Episode with Amy&Margaret from the What Fresh Hell Podcast. Ep 145 from 2020-05-12T09:00
These are unprecedented times . . . and sometimes it is helpful to seize the lighter moments. The cleverly-riffing duo from What Fresh Hell will hopefully help you to do just that in this episode. ...
ListenMaking Peace with Stress: Conversation with Yoga Therapist Stephannie Weikert. Ep 144 from 2020-05-05T09:00
In this episode perfect for the current times, yoga therapist Stephannie Weikert joins Laura and Sarah to talk about dealing with stress. She is a yoga therapist who provides online yoga therapy fo...
ListenBright Spots&Future Changes: Current COVID-19 Related Musings. Ep 143 from 2020-04-28T09:00
This is a traditional Laura&Sarah conversational episode, with a discussion of things currently keeping our spirits up as well as lessons/changes that may stick even when the pandemic is (eventuall...
ListenAuthor Jen Hatmaker. Ep 142 from 2020-04-21T09:00
We can all use a dose of humor right now -- and well-known author Jen Hatmaker provides a just that, with a fresh burst of energy in her interview today. Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of t...
ListenStyle Advice for Working Women with Lani Inlander of Real Life Style. Ep 141 from 2020-04-14T09:00
Lani Inlander helps DC-area professionals build comfortable, stylish, and functional wardrobes, and she shares her wisdom and advice in this fun interview! Sarah and Laura share their particular pa...
ListenRoutines, School&Working from Home Tips: COVID19-era edition. Ep 140 from 2020-04-07T09:00
Laura and Sarah share current routines (during COVID-lockdown era), and explore their emotional states, adventures in homeschooling, and more. Laura shares some great work from home tips, and in th...
ListenFighting the Invisible Barriers that Hold Women Back with The Fix Author Michelle P King. Ep 139 from 2020-03-31T09:00
Michelle P. King is the director of diversity and inclusion at Netflix, and she has just published a book (The Fix, out earlier this month) about overcoming the barriers women face at work. Laura a...
ListenCOVID Bonus Ep #2 from 2020-03-26T09:00
In this 2nd coronavirus-related bonus episode, Laura and Sarah discuss what they've been up to, and answer a listener question about division of labor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
ListenFinances, Family&More with The Physician Philosopher Couple (Dr. James Turner + Kristen Turner). Ep 138 from 2020-03-24T09:00
Today's episode is a special "couples" edition! Dr James Turner is an anesthesiologist, a popular financially-minded physician blogger, and he's also a father of 3 young children. His wife Kristen ...
ListenCOVID19 Life Updates Bonus Ep #1 from 2020-03-18T21:40:07
Since we record ahead of time, we wanted to jump in and chat about what is going on with us now in these very different times. Today's episode is just a general check in; future episodes will be up...
ListenCurrent Routines, Mood Update&More. Ep 137 from 2020-03-17T09:00
Routines change -- new babies, new jobs, and even with the season! So, Sarah and Laura felt it was time to share an update on the landscape of their days. Morning routines, workday routines, evenin...
ListenParents Who Lead with Wharton Professor Dr. Stewart Friedman. Ep 136 from 2020-03-10T09:00
Laura and Sarah open with some discussion of their current reading lives -- recent good books, to-be-read lists, and more. Then, they welcome Dr. Stewart Friedman, Wharton Business School Professor...
ListenChildcare Revisited. Ep 134 from 2020-02-25T10:00
Laura&Sarah talk childcare. They also talk payroll, taxes, and considerations for selecting preschools and daycare. Our listener question is about the popular trend of prepping for the week on Sun...
ListenListener Hacks. Ep 133 from 2020-02-18T10:00
This episode is devoted to sharing listener hacks. Q&A about vacation planning! Better Help is a convenient online counseling resource. Get 10% off your first month with discount code bestof. Get s...
ListenFinances, Frugality&More with Joel and Matt from How to Money. Ep 132 from 2020-02-11T10:00
In this fun interview episode, Laura&Sarah open by sharing their own most worthwhile splurges, and then welcome Joel and Matt from the How to Money podcast! Laura and Sarah are both fans of their s...
ListenListener Question Deep Dive: "I just want time to stop for a week so I can catch up and start fresh!" Ep 131 from 2020-02-04T10:00
Today's episode was inspired around a listener question from a busy professional with three young children. Grove: For a limited time, listeners can go to Grove.co/bestof and receive a free five-...
ListenMaternity Leave and Postpartum Health with Advocate and Expert Arianna Taboada. Ep 130 from 2020-01-28T10:00
Sarah is on the mic solo, Arianna Taboada joins her to discuss maternity leave. In Q&A, Sarah shares a listener testimonial. Door Dash: Download the app and use code BESTOF for $5 off your first o...
ListenLaura's Post Baby Update! Ep 129 from 2020-01-21T10:00
Our first post-baby update from Laura!! In Q&A, we address a question on handling first tri fatigue at work. Better Help, a convenient online counseling resource enables you to get help at your ow...
ListenA happy and organized two-career household, featuring Dr Gillian Goddard, endocrinologist&mother of 4. Ep 128 from 2020-01-14T10:00
Dr. Gillian Goddard is a private practice endocrinologist working in NYC. Listen for her great insights into life with an au pair, home schedule management, and sharing responsibilities as parents....
ListenFavorite Things Episode. Ep 127 from 2020-01-07T10:00
Join Sarah and Laura for their first official episode of 2020, where both Laura and Sarah share their ultimate lists of Favorite Things -- from workout gear to office supplies to beauty and beyond....
Listen2020 Goals! Ep 126 from 2019-12-31T10:00
LV&SHU do their traditional yearly goals episode, sharing what they have in store for next year. Sarah has changed her system a bit, and Laura has quarterly goals in multiple domains to share. Wo...
Listen2019 - Year In Review. Ep 125 from 2019-12-24T10:00
In this end of year episode, Laura and Sarah review hits, misses, joys and lessons learned in 2019. In Q&A, we share our thoughts and advice on a listener's difficult situation. Sponsor: Calm is on...
Listen2019 - Year In Review. Ep 125 from 2019-12-24T10:00
In this end of year episode, Laura and Sarah review hits, misses, joys and lessons learned in 2019. In Q&A, we share our thoughts and advice on a listener's difficult situation. Sponsor: Calm is on...
Listen2019 - Year In Review. Ep 125 from 2019-12-24T10:00
In this end of year episode, Laura and Sarah review hits, misses, joys and lessons learned in 2019. In Q&A, we share our thoughts and advice on a listener's difficult situation. Sponsor: Calm is on...
ListenOur first Mother-Daughter guest pair, with attorney Christy Higgins Wilcox and her mother, pediatrician Dr. Karen Higgins! Ep 124 from 2019-12-17T10:00
We welcome our first mother-daughter pair to the show! Dr. Karen Higgins, a pediatrician in the days that being a working mother was unusual and joining her is daughter Christie, a working mother t...
ListenThe Holidays // Ask Us Anything Part 2. Ep 123 from 2019-12-10T10:00
Part 2 of our Ask Us Anything Series! we answer some great ones in this episode! SponsorsHoneybook is an online business management tool that organizes your client communications, bookings, contra...
ListenHow to Raise Kids that are Prepared for the Future (and also: musings on homework!) with Diane Tavenner Ep: 122 from 2019-12-03T10:00
Laura and Sarah open up with one of those topics parents love to discuss (but find very frustrating in practice) -- homework! Specifically, the dilemma of how involved to get any assignments that ...
ListenEnergy Management with Molly Fletcher. Ep 121 from 2019-11-26T10:00
Molly Fletcher, a sports agent, and mother of 3 girls. In Q&A, a question about answering her 4 year old's query. Sponsors:Honeybook: Honeybook is an online business management tool that organizes...
ListenAsk Us Anything! Ep 120 from 2019-11-19T10:00
They asked you answered! In this episode, Laura and Sarah put out a call to Instagram to 'ask us anything!', and you all definitely delivered. This fun episode covers a diverse array of topics, f...
ListenCouples That Work with author and dual-career marriage expert Jennifer Petriglieri. Ep 119 from 2019-11-12T10:00
Jennifer Petriglieri is an associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD and author of Couples that Work. Varsity Tutors is an effective and convenient service that brings expert tutori...
ListenDealing with Stress, Low Moods&Bad Days. Ep 118 from 2019-11-05T10:00
Everyone has low moods sometimes, including Laura&Sarah! A conversational episode about those times. In Q&A, a listener's question dealing with hormonal fluctuations. Sponsors:Calm is one of the ...
ListenEvenings Routines&Logistics with Sarah Powers. Ep 117 from 2019-10-29T09:00
Welcome, Sarah Powers, host on "The Mom Hour". We share routines, tips&hacks. Sponsors:Honeybook is an online business management tool that organizes your client communications, bookings, contracts...
ListenThe Dual-Career Couple with International Travel -- how Masha Saunders makes it work. Ep 116 from 2019-10-22T09:00
Our guest today is Masha Saunders, a manager at a Big 4 accounting firm. She shares how it works with a toddler AND a partner that works overseas. Our Q&A centers on a listener with a partner who ...
ListenQ4 Goals: Growth&Progress. Ep: 115 from 2019-10-15T09:00
It's the 4th quarter and solidly into the 4th quintile, so it's time for a goals update! In Q&A, we answer a listener's question on goals for a long maternity leave. Episode Sponsors:Varsity Tutors...
ListenCook Once and Eat All Week with Cassy Joy Garcia Ep: 114 from 2019-10-08T09:00
It's fall - time for lots of cozy soups&stews at the family dinner table! But if you're like us, you're not interested in standing over a pot and chopping for ingredients for hours each weeknight....
ListenPregnancy and Babies. Ep 113 from 2019-10-01T14:35:02
As we announced on last week's very exciting episode, Laura is pregnant with baby #5! In this episode, we dive into all things pregnancy and baby, with plans&updates from Laura's journey. Tune in ...
ListenAn Important Announcement and Guest Calee Lee, President and Creator of Xist Publishing. Ep 112 from 2019-09-24T09:00
A fun episode with an important announcement. The featured guest is Calee Lee, president, and creator of Xist Publishing, a publishing company focused on digital children's books. Calee tells us h...
ListenMoney Conversations with Personal Finance Expert Jean Chatzky. Ep 111 from 2019-09-17T09:00
Laura and Sarah bring some financial talk with finance expert Jean Chatzky! In Q&A, we answer a listener question related to ethical spending and philanthropy.Varsity Tutors is a service that helps...
ListenGrown and Flown author Lisa Heffernan. Ep 110 from 2019-09-10T09:00
Laura and Sarah reminisce about their pre-college days and the admissions process. Our guest is author and expert Lisa Heffernan, who just released a book, Grown and Flown: How to Support Your Teen...
ListenAcademics, Independence, and Adoption - Interview with Myleen Leary. Ep 109 from 2019-09-03T09:00
We open with a discussion of kids and independence. Myleen Leary is a professor and shares her journey as a single parent and academic who made the choice to adopt two toddlers from abroad. In Q&A,...
ListenHappy 2nd birthday to BOBW! Ep 108 from 2019-08-27T09:00
Happy 2nd birthday to BOBW! Today's episode is a celebratory one, as the podcast achieves this exciting milestone and most likely is nearing the 1-million-download mark. Laura and Sarah tell the ...
ListenWelcome to the Back to School Blitz! Ep 107 from 2019-08-20T09:00
This episode features favorite tips from Laura, Sarah, and a slew of great advice from listeners&readers! In the Q&A, we answer a listener question about transitioning from an hourly to an 'exempt'...
ListenExecutive Coach Helen Dayen Interview. Ep 106 from 2019-08-13T09:00
Sarah discusses the challenge of finding alternative childcare. Sarah and Laura welcome guest Helen Dayen, a finance professional who has pivoted into executive coaching. In Q&A, a listener writes...
ListenFitting in Health (plus a family vacation postmortem!) Ep 105 from 2019-08-06T09:00
Sarah covers the family's summer trip. Laura and Sarah explore ways to fit in health, exercise, sleep, healthy eating, and mental health. In the Q&A, a listener question on ramping up her career....
ListenJulie Morganstern on Organizing and Time to Parent. Ep 104 from 2019-07-30T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah are thrilled to welcome organizing and time management expert Julie Morganstern! She delves into organizing time vs space, and then we discuss all things parenting...
ListenThe Au Pair Perspective: Voices from the agency and an actual au pair! Ep 103 from 2019-07-23T09:00
Laura and Sarah review their own childcare arrangements and the delve into one option that listeners have asked about for quite some time - au pairs! In the Q&A, we address a listener eager to reva...
ListenMidsummer Report: Our Goals and Routines. Ep 102 from 2019-07-16T09:00
Laura and Sarah take a deep dive into their summer goals with a mid-summer check-in. Then, both hosts discuss routines -- those that work, those that don't, and those that they want to spend more t...
ListenFran Hauser: The Myth of the Nice Girl. Ep 101 from 2019-07-09T09:00
Laura and Sarah open by chatting about summer and debating whether they consider themselves 'nice'. Our guest, Fran Hauser, is a successful media executive and is now succeeding as a startup inves...
ListenFrom zero to 4 kids in under a year: an adoptive journey with clinical pharmacist Andrea Walter. Ep 100 from 2019-07-02T09:00
Laura and Sarah celebrate turning 100. Then, guest Andrea Walter joins in to tell her family's fascinating story of adoptive parenting. We also get a classic Day In the Life from this clinical pha...
ListenKids at Different Ages&Stages. Ep 99 from 2019-06-25T09:00
The challenges of big kids vs little ones&In the Q&A, a listener question about adding a third kid to the family? Episode Sponsors:Better Help, a convenient online counseling resource. Best of Bot...
ListenFrugal Parenting Tips&Tricks. Ep 98 from 2019-06-18T09:00
We bring you a multitude of FRUGAL parenting tips and a listener question about MOM GUILT. Sponsored by:Better Help, an online counseling resource. Get help at your own pace and on your own time. ...
ListenData-driven parenting (that might even make your life easier!) with Prof. Emily Oster. Ep 97 from 2019-06-11T09:00
Laura and Sarah discuss their latest favorite podcasts and are then joined by Emily Oster, a Ph.D. in economics and a professor at Brown University. She is the author of recent release Crib Sheets...
ListenSuperficial Things Part Deux. Ep 96 from 2019-06-04T09:00
Back by popular demand, Laura and Sarah revisit... well, many superficial things! From diet and fitness to (ahem) cosmetic enhancements, we discuss our favorites and go off on a few tangents. In ...
ListenFinding Your Crew (or Cru!) with Tiffany Dufu. Ep 95 from 2019-05-28T09:00
Tiffany Dufu is the author of Drop the Ball, a book about eliminating excess and focusing on what matters so that women, in particular, can pursue their biggest dreams. She has since created and i...
ListenLean In or Leaning Out: Thoughts on a recent Facebook rant that went viral. Ep 94 from 2019-05-21T09:00
In this episode, Laura&Sarah share their thoughts on the recent viral facebook rant from a working mother with 3 kids, in which she ended with "I don't know about you, but I'm ready to lean OUT." ...
ListenOur unofficial mother's day episode with Double Shift podcast host Katherine Goldstein. Ep 93 from 2019-05-14T09:00
This episode features Katherine Goldstein, host of The Double Shift, a podcast about the lives of mothers. Learn about how she got into the podcasting business, and how we all feel like there cont...
ListenAll About Camp with Author Audrey Monke. Ep 92 from 2019-05-07T09:00
This episode is all about camp! Laura and Sarah chat about their camp experiences and plans for their children. Guest Audrey Monke is the author of the book Happy Campers: 9 Summer Camp Secrets F...
ListenWeekends Revisited. Ep 91 from 2019-04-30T09:00
In this episode, we recap our spring breaks - Sarah gives the lowdown on their Disney Cruise - Laura reveals their destination chosen a mere 10 days before vacation! Then, the conversation moves to...
ListenLeadership and Motherhood in the European Union: an interview with Sharon Van Herel from 2019-04-23T09:00
Today's episode features a guest all the way in the Netherlands! Sharon Van Herel is a Dutch insurance executive and has made a somewhat unusual choice for their region to stay full time after hav...
ListenChildren's Activities. Ep 89 from 2019-04-16T09:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah talk all about children's activities. Ballet, robotics, karate, wrestling, swim - these are just a few options in the wide world of extracurriculars available for ...
ListenChildcare Tips, Tricks, and Hacks. Ep 88 from 2019-04-09T09:00
Today's episode is a crowd-sourced round up of childcare tips, tricks, and hacks! Our readers&listeners contributed their best tips and submitted them via blogs, emails, and Instagram. There were...
ListenGoals Update. Ep 87 from 2019-04-02T09:00
It's another goal-focused episode! Laura and Sarah go through their 2019 goals and how things are going - Q1 specifically. In our usual fashion, we address goals in categories: work, relationship...
ListenSelf Care. Ep 86 from 2019-03-26T09:00
In this episode, Laura&Sarah delve into the mysterious topic of SELF-CARE. First, we discuss -- what is it? Is it something specific, fixed, or more relative? Then, we get into our favorite self...
ListenOur First Male Guest. Ep 85 from 2019-03-19T09:00
In this special episode, we interview our first male guest. Josh Unger is a vascular surgeon with 3 young children ages 1 to almost 7. He is very passionate about work, his family life, and our p...
ListenJuliet's School of Possibilities. Ep 84 from 2019-03-12T09:00
In this special book-focused episode, Laura and Sarah chat about Laura's new release - Juliet's School fo Possibilities, a fable on time management, which is out TODAY! We get into the genesis of ...
ListenTravel. Ep 83 from 2019-03-05T10:00
Travel is the topic of today's episode as we get closer to spring break for many of you! Laura and Sarah share upcoming travel plans and then chat with Jody Robbins, a family travel expert based o...
ListenLife Management Systems. Ep 82 from 2019-02-26T10:00
Life Management Systems - From swapping out work/kid bags to bedtime routines, Laura and Sarah chat about the systems that are currently working for their families. Hot topics also include laundry...
ListenConsulting with Amy Rasdal of Billable with Baby. Ep 81 from 2019-02-19T10:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah interview Amy Rasdal, an independent consultant who also runs Billable with Baby, where she helps other women set up their own successful consulting practices. She...
ListenMoving. Ep 80 from 2019-02-12T10:00
Sarah has just moved -- blog, home, schools, and all! So, the two of us talk about the challenges and logistics around moving, from packing to integrating at a new school. We also talk about usin...
ListenVacations with Kids. Ep 79 from 2019-02-05T10:00
Gearing up for spring break (or even summer)? In this episode, Laura and Sarah get into traveling with kids, and particularly the planning aspects. We chat about how much energy we like to expend...
ListenKatie Forrest. Ep 78 from 2019-01-29T10:00
In today's episode, Laura and Sarah chat with Katie Forrest, UK criminal defense attorney, and mother to a 10-year-old girl with special needs. She also writes novels on the side! We learned ho...
ListenMailbag Part Deux. Ep 77 from 2019-01-22T10:00
Welcome to our second mailbag Q&A episode! For this fun and spontaneous episode (recorded together from Philadelphia!), Laura and Sarah asked listeners (via Instagram) for some spur-of-the-moment q...
ListenA Mindful Return to Work after Baby with attorney and entrepreneur Lori Mihalich-Levin. Ep 76 from 2019-01-15T10:00
Lori is an attorney, mother of 2, and runs a side business coaching women on creating a mindful return to work after maternity leave. Lori dishes about her daily life in DC with her involvement in...
ListenOrganizing in 2019 with Lisa Woodruff from Organize365. Ep 75 from 2019-01-08T10:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah take on the question of what it actually means to be organized, and Lisa joins us in the interview segment with popular tips and tricks from her own organizing prog...
ListenDesigning 2019. Ep 74 from 2019-01-01T13:23:31
Laura and Sarah dive into 2019 with this episode on 2019 goals for each quarter (or quintile, in SHU's case). In the Q&A, we answer a listener question on maternity leave: what is the right length,...
Listen2018 in review! from 2018-12-25T10:00
Happy holidays and we hope this light and shorter episode helps to get some of you through long-haul holiday travel to some fun destinations! Sarah and Laura are excited about winter weather (well ...
ListenOur Money Stories. Ep 72 from 2018-12-18T13:18:16
In this episode, Laura and Sarah dip a toe into somewhat controversial waters and talk about money: making it, spending it, and their history and feelings about it. Find out whose kids get allowanc...
ListenMel Johnson. Ep 71 from 2018-12-11T10:00
Guest Mel Johnson joins Sarah and Laura all the way from the UK to talk about single motherhood by choice. She gives us insight into the process, her decision making, and what it's like to parent a...
ListenWork hacks (and happy birthday Laura!) from 2018-12-04T10:00
This episode will release on a milestone birthday for Laura (listen to find out which one!). Join Laura and Sarah as they trade their favorite strategies for getting work done with efficiency and a...
ListenAchieving success in law while building big family. Ep 69 from 2018-11-27T10:00
Kathleen Burns is a partner at a large law firm -- and she achieved this status while having 4 children in the span of 6 years! While Kathleen is truly in the thick of it (her children are 1.5, 3, ...
ListenLiving with Illness. Ep 68 from 2018-11-20T11:00
Emily Garnett is an attorney and mother of a 3-year-old who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in November of 2017. We had an inspiring, moving, and educational conversation with her about...
ListenGemma Hartley. Ep 67 from 2018-11-13T11:00
In this thought-provoking episode, we pick apart the concept of emotional labor with Gemma Hartley, whose Harper·s Bazaar article Women Aren·t Nags · We·re Just Fed Up went viral last year. Gemma i...
ListenPlannerpalooza Part 2. Ep 66 from 2018-11-06T11:00
Welcome to this year·s Plannerpalooza! Last year, Sarah took a deep dive into her own planning techniques and the system she·s honed for herself over the years. This year, she delves into 10 fantas...
ListenKimmery Martin. Ep 65 from 2018-10-30T10:00
In this episode, Sarah and Laura chat with Kimmery Martin, emergency medicine physician AND author of the delicious, popular, and medically-inspired novel, The Queen of Hearts. We learn about how h...
ListenMailbag. Ep 64 from 2018-10-23T10:00
In this special MAILBAG episode, Laura&Sarah chat about Halloween and then address some great listener questions. We get into kid room-sharing, dealing with the unpredictable nature of parenting as...
ListenDr. Stacey Simon PhD, a scientist who researches sleep. Ep 63 from 2018-10-16T10:00
Our guest this week is Dr. Stacey Simon Ph.D., a scientist who researches sleep - a fascinating and incredibly important subject! She delves into sleep training basics, sleep needs over the age spe...
ListenMeagan Francis... a self-described "entrepreneur, conversationalist, and mother of invention". Ep 62 from 2018-10-09T10:00
Meagan Francis is a self-described "entrepreneur, conversationalist, and mother of invention." She hosts the popular Mom Hour podcast, and now runs her own podcast network as well! She is also a mo...
ListenList of 100 Dreams. Ep 61 from 2018-10-02T10:00
Laura came up with the concept of creating a list of 100 dreams in one of her earlier books, 168 Hours, and both Laura and Sarah have a great time revisiting some vintage lists and sharing what is ...
ListenAnne Johnson Landry. Ep 60 from 2018-09-25T10:00
Running for office is an intense experience - and so is having an 18-month old! Anne Johnson Landry chats with us about it is possible to do both, sharing her experience of hitting the campaign tra...
ListenThriving as a working mother with author Jessica Turner. Ep 59 from 2018-09-18T10:00
Jessica Turner is known for her gorgeous crafting and her popular blog in addition to writing two books and sustaining a full-time job! She's also a mother of two, and she shares a glimpse of her m...
ListenMistakes, regrets, and uncertainty. Ep 58 from 2018-09-11T10:00
In this reflective episode, we discuss mistakes and missteps we have made over the years, both big and small. We wonder what life would have been life had we chosen differently, from career choices...
ListenHow to Be A Happier Parent with guest KJ Dell’Antonia. Ep 56 from 2018-08-28T10:00
What a great topic - who doesn·t want to be happier as a parent!? KJ Dell·Antonia joins Laura LIVE in a Philadelphia hotel room to discuss this great topic and her new book. We delve into travel, h...
ListenHappy 1st Birthday to Us, and Back to School! Ep 55 from 2018-08-21T10:00
Happy 1st Birthday to Us, and Back to School! Laura and Sarah revisit some of their favorite episodes, moments, and even a few of their low moments! They also get into the spirit of the Back to Sch...
ListenShila Henderson Interview. Ep 54 from 2018-08-14T10:00
Shila Henderson, mom of 10, talks about the adventures of raising a megafamily. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenSarah Baldwin Interview. Ep 53 from 2018-08-07T10:00
Sarah Baldwin, an academic dean and vice president, speaks about the challenges · and rewards · of special needs parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMyths of the Two-Travel Couple. Ep 52 from 2018-07-31T10:00
Laura and Sarah unpack 5 myths surrounding couples with two big travel-heavy jobs. Spoiler: it’s doable! Sarah also talks about the challenges of being on call, and on our Q&A, a business owner ...
ListenManoush Zomorodi Interview. Ep 51 from 2018-07-24T10:00
Laura and Sarah have a conversation with Manoush Zomorodi of Note To Self podcast fame, now running her own production company and producing her own independent podcast ZigZag! We discuss her fasc...
ListenTiffany King Interview. Ep 50 from 2018-07-17T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss getting dinner on the table with Tiffany King, author of Eat at Home Tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenHeidi Grant Interview. Ep 49 from 2018-07-10T10:00
Laura and Sarah talk with Dr. Heidi Grant, social psychologist, speaker,&author of "Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMom Guilt. Ep 48 from 2018-07-03T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss the phenomenon of Mom Guilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenGoals. Ep 47 from 2018-06-26T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss their 2018 goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenParita Kuttappan Interview. Ep 46 from 2018-06-19T10:00
Laura and Sarah interview working mother and blogger Parita Kuttappan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenSuperficial Things. Ep 45 from 2018-06-12T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss superficial things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTonya Dalton Interview. Ep 44 from 2018-06-05T10:00
Laura and Sarah interview Tonya Dalton, Founder and CEO of Inkwell Press. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenOff The Clock. Ep 43 from 2018-05-29T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss Laura's new book "Off The Clock". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenChallenging Times. Ep 42 from 2018-05-22T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss how to get through the challenging times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenDr. Ellen Goldstein Interview. Ep 41 from 2018-05-15T10:00
Laura and Sarah speak with Dr. Ellen Goldstein, mom, board-certified OB-GYN, specialty-trained Reproductive Endocrinologist, and Infertility physician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
ListenBecky Diffen Interview. Ep 40 from 2018-05-08T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss stay-at-home Dads with working mother and attorney Becky Diffen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTime Tracking. Ep 39 from 2018-05-01T10:00
Sarah talks time tracking with podcast partner and author Laura Vanderkam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMeredith Monday Schwartz Interview. Ep 38 from 2018-04-24T10:00
Laura and Sarah speak with CEO of "Here Comes The Guide" Meredith Monday Schwartz on how she makes work and life fit together.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenKatherine Reynolds Lewis Interview. Ep 37 from 2018-04-17T10:00
Laura and Sarah interview Katherine Reynolds Lewis, an award-winning independent journalist, speaker, and author of The Good News About Bad Behavior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
ListenThe Deena Kastor Interview. Ep 36 from 2018-04-10T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss work/life balance with an elite runner, Olympic Medalist, and Mom Deena Kastor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenBirthday Parties. Ep 35 from 2018-04-03T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss all things brithday party related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCareer Crafting. Ep 34 from 2018-03-27T10:00
Laura and Sarah duscuss career crafting. How to shape your job to work for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenSwati Singh Interview. Ep 33 from 2018-03-20T10:00
Laura and Sarah talk work/life balance with ER Physician and Mom Swati Singh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenInterview with Hannah Olsen. Ep 32 from 2018-03-13T10:00
Laura and Sarah interview librarian Hannah Olsen on how she blends work&life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Rachel Unger Interview. Ep 31 from 2018-03-06T11:00
Laura and Sarah interview Rachel Unger, teacher, community activist&Sarah's sister in law! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenKonMari and Decluttering. Ep 30 from 2018-02-27T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss decluttering and The KonMari Method, a new approach to decluttering based on Japanese values in order to surround yourself with items that spark joy. Learn more about your a...
ListenInterview with Meredith Bodgas of Working Mother Magazine. Ep 29 from 2018-02-20T11:00
Laura and Sarah interview Meredith Bodgas the editor-in-chief of *Working Mother* and a mom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenWork / Life balance with guest Rebecca Fike. Ep 28 from 2018-02-13T11:00
Laura and Sarah provide updateson with whats going on in their lives, and Sarah interviews lawyer, mom, and power combo Rebecca Fike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTravel with guest Henley Vazquez. Ep 27 from 2018-02-06T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss travel with guest Henley Vazquez, CEO&CO-FOUNDER of Passported. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenFriendship. Ep 26 from 2018-01-30T11:00
In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss Friendship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCombining Work and Life with Leanne Sowul. Ep 25 from 2018-01-23T11:00
Lauara and Sarah discuss combining work and life with guest Leanne Sowul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenClothing with guest Courtney Carver. Ep 24 from 2018-01-16T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss clothing with quest Courtney Carver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Listen2018 Goals. Ep 23 from 2018-01-09T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss 2018 goals and what did and did not work in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenBaby Minisode. Ep 22 from 2018-01-02T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss the new arrival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenNew Years Resolutions with guest Gretchen Rubin. Ep 21 from 2017-12-26T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss New Years Resolutions with guest Gretchen Rubin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPlannerpalooza. Ep 20 from 2017-12-19T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss all things planner related. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMaking Time to Read with Anne Bogel (Author, Blogger, and Podcaster). Ep 19 from 2017-12-12T11:00
Laura and Sara discuss ways to make time to read with Anne Bogel (author, blogger, and podcaster) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMaternity Leave&Transitioning Back to Work with Lauren Smith Brody. Ep 18 from 2017-12-05T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss maternity leave tips + transitioning back to work with the author of The 5th Trimester, Lauren Smith Brody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenGender. Ep 17 from 2017-11-28T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss gender stereotypes at work and at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMarriage. Ep 16 from 2017-11-21T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss marriage and resentment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenMornings. Ep 15 from 2017-11-14T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss morning routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPutting food on the table. Ep 14 from 2017-11-07T11:00
Laura and Sarah discuss how to get food on the table after a hard days work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenHaving Fun as a Working Parent. Ep 13 from 2017-10-31T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss having fun as a working parent during the toddler years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenTechnology in our lives. Ep 12 from 2017-10-24T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss how they handle technology in their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenWork Life Balance with Guest Siobhan Brady. Ep 11 from 2017-10-17T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss the work/life balance with guest Siobhan Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenNetworking for busy professional women. Ep 10 from 2017-10-10T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss networking for busy professional women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenHow to create a fair divide of labor at home without keeping score. Ep 9 from 2017-10-03T10:00
How to achieve a 50/50 split of labor, but if not 50/50, a split you can be happy with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenOutsourcing. Ep 8 from 2017-09-26T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss how to save time by outsourcing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenHurricane Irma Evacuation. Ep7 from 2017-09-19T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss the challenges of evacuating from Hurricane Irma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenPlanning Good Weekends. Ep 6 from 2017-09-12T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss what makes a good weekend and how to plan for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe Mental Load of Parenting Ep5 from 2017-09-05T10:00
Laura and Sarah discuss the mental load of parenting and how to deal with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenChildcare: What we wish we'd known when we started out, Ep 4 from 2017-08-29T10:00
Working moms Laura and Sarah talk childcare. What they wish they'd know sooner and what works for them now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenCrafting the right work life balance. from 2017-08-21T01:40:21
Does it make sense to take your career part-time? We’re discussing all the options and what works for us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ListenThe 2nd shift: evenings with your kids from 2017-08-21T01:30:40
Make the most of your evenings with your children. Working moms and kids can be tired. How to make sure you both enjoy your time together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
ListenToday we discuss why each of us decided to have more than two children. from 2017-08-21T00:49:09
Why two busy moms made the decision to have more kids. Laura and Sarah both wanted more than 2 kids. Today they discuss why they made that decision and how it impacts their lives. Learn more about ...
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