Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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 really raising her kids. She found that during a typical week, there WERE slightly more waking hours spent at daycare for her children. What are the implications?Laura and Sarah take a deep dive into this meaty topic, addressing quality vs quantity, the value of time spent with kids vs doing other things, uneven gender expectations, and more.Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 at Quince! Go to Quince.com/bestof for free shipping and 365-day returns on your order.Kiwico: Explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/BESTOF.Hello Fresh: America's #1 Meal Kit. Go to HelloFresh.com/50bestof and use code 50bestof for 50% off plus free shipping!Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/bestofFind Miscarriage Hope Desk (Allison's nonprofit, with support and resources for those impacted by miscarriage) here: https://miscarriagehopedesk.comAllison's podcast: Meal Prep Monday, https://prepdish.com/mealprepmondayEpisode Sponsors:Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh dot com slash 50bestof and use code 50bestof for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months!Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for free. Find and book a great doctor today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 by her experiences.Dr. Lisa Doggett's book is called Up the Down Escalator, and it was just released this August. It can be found here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Up-the-Down-Escalator/Lisa-Doggett/9780757324864In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering whether she should leave her current role which was provides great "balance" but has not felt challenging or interesting enough.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Convenient online counseling. Get a break from your thoughts, with BetterHelp. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month.Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Listeners get 20% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFPampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura answer a listener question about the 'later stage' parts of moving - how long does it take to really feel like you are *home* in a new place? Then, they answer a variety of mailbag submissions from questions about later evening activities for kids, boundary setting, hormonal mood changes, and more!Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An ERG is an Employee Resource Groups, often created at larger companies to help provide support for specific groups of employees, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the workplace.Experts Sarah Johal (Parents in Tech Alliance) and Lori Mihalich-Levin (of Working Parent Group Network + Mindful Return) discuss and offer great advice for those who may be interested in leading or participating in these groups in their own workplaces.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a question about school lunch bags + containers.Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open this episode chatting about recent longer family vacations they have taken, and then they delve into workday shutdown! This post was inspired by a recent blog post of Sarah's (https://theshubox.com/2023/07/feeling-done.html) - many readers commented they also struggled feeling 'finished' at the end of a less clearly defined workday (academics, entrepreneurs, part time workers, and more!).Laura and Sarah discuss whether feeling 'done' is really something worth aiming for, and strategies to cultivate that sense if it is something you are seeking.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about swim class for kids - when / how to do it, and are lessons worthwhile in young children?Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Zocdoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode recorded together, Sarah and Laura answer a variety of questions from Patreon + Instagram!Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their own family biking habits. Then, attorney and DC-dweller Sonja Ralston joins Sarah to share her story of how their family got into cargo biking - a way to avoid parking woes, lower the family's carbon footprint, build in some outdoor time every day, get in some daily movement, and more.Some useful links shared by Sonja:Article mentioned by Sonja: https://slate.com/business/2023/06/e-bike-buying-changed-my-life.htmlA great e-bike buying guide that recently made the rounds in our biking community; discusses cargo bikes on slides 13, 15, 17: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KSB5rYiJlXgCRzQmd8dtzWzN7fodlIA8pxlwQ-jp-8s/edit (it's also linked in Dan's article) DC Family Biking Facebook group mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/groups/646044372194372/ For a quick visual of the different kinds of family biking setups, this video from our monthly neighborhood ride in April is pretty good: https://twitter.com/MarkSussman_/status/1670038128944398336?s=20 (we pass by at the :20-:22 mark)In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura discuss tips for a common parenting dilemma - how to get kids to take medicine (ie, antibiotics) without a battle?Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofPampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cindy Everett has a big job (CFO) and little kids (3 + 5) -- but she still makes time for some fascinating and unusual hobbies, from architecture to WWE wrestling! She chats with Laura about family logistics, making time for what she loves, and more in this fun episode.In the Q&A, a listener ponders taking a remote position with a company based on another time zone. Things to consider?Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This topic is frequently requested, so Laura and Sarah are here today to discuss many aspects about having >2 children! They discuss cost, logistical issues, career considerations (spoiler: both believe you can have multiple kids AND a big/meaningful career!), and some positive aspects of having a more crowded dinner table!In the Q&A, they address a listener looking for kid-friendly packing tips!Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this mid-year check in episode (now a BOBW tradition!), Sarah and Laura review progress on their 2023 goals, from work to fitness to family and more. Both refer to the 2023 annual goals episode - if you're curious, you can find that episode linked here:https://lauravanderkam.com/2022/12/best-of-both-worlds-podcast-2023-goals/In the Q&A, they answer a question on babysitter onboarding.Book Sarah mentioned in love of the week: Pineapple Street by Jenny JacksonEpisode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofPampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Notion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/bestof -- check it out today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final installment of the BOBW Screen + Tech miniseries, Sarah and Laura discuss approaches to their own adult screen time. They discuss their favorite books on the topic, differing opinions on social media, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice on finding more time to read.Episode Sponsors:Thrive Causemetics: Fantastic products that also give back! Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFeBay: Come listen to the go to source for all things eBay -- check out the eBay for Business Podcast weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second installment of the BOBW screen + tech miniseries, Laura interviews Devorah Heitner, the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World and Growing Up in Public: Coming of Age in a Digital World (out this September!).They discuss how things have changed and how to navigate moving forward, along with other fascinating discussions around kids + tech.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for tips around getting enough sleep with a newborn (due soon!) and toddler with continuing sleep issues.Episode Sponsors:Factor: Healthy meals prepped for you and delivered fresh to your door! Head to factormeals.com/bestof50 use code bestof50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their different approaches to kids and tech. Sarah discusses their recent experiment with "screen free May" and Laura addresses the escalating complexities as kids get older.In the Q&A, a listener writes in about ideas for how to best use time on a writing retreat.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofeBay: Come listen to the go to source for all things eBay -- check out the eBay for Business Podcast weekly! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megan Stepaniak is a long time BOBW listener and Patreon member, and she has worked in several management-level positions within large companies over the years. She put her hand up as a 'regular person' guest to chat work + life, and we were excited to have her on to discuss everything from the benefits of exploring lateral career moves to general life management! Megan has 3 children from pre-K to 6th grade, and her husband works full time from home. She shares her personal version of making work + life fit together in this episode.In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura answer a fun question: what podcasts are they currently enjoying?Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofNotion: Do your most efficient work with Notion Projects. You can try it for free today at notion.com/bestof.The Power of Teamwork: Adobe’s new podcast, “The Power of Teamwork,” dives deep into the culture of teams, talking to the biggest names in technology, entertainment, business, and beyond. Listen and subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Bushatz is a journalist, military spouse, mother of 2, freelance writer, podcaster, AND she is currently director and executive editor of military.com! Amy is passionate about the power of spending time outside in nature, even if the weather isn't always the most temperate -- which is definitely the case, as she lives in Alaska! She joins Laura for this interview and shares her current challenges and continued passion for being in nature.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah tackle a common dilemma: if your partner travels frequently for work, what can you do to make life at home feel more doable?Episode Sponsors:The Power of Teamwork: Adobe’s new podcast, “The Power of Teamwork,” dives deep into the culture of teams, talking to the biggest names in technology, entertainment, business, and beyond. Listen and subscribe now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Woodruff is the CEO and founder of Organize 365, and she is known for her ideas and energy. She joins Sarah to discuss her latest adventures in pursuing a PhD at age 50 while continuing to run her successful business! She discusses her reasons for wanting this education and the ways in which she has adjusted her lifestyle (hint: LOTS of planning) to fit in this endeavor.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how much time the podcast takes!Episode Sponsors:The Power of Teamwork: Adobe’s new podcast, “The Power of Teamwork,” dives deep into the culture of teams, talking to the biggest names in technology, entertainment, business, and beyond. Listen and subscribe now.Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofStoryworth: A meaningful gift for any close relative or friend! Right now, for a limited time, you’ll save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/bestof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah discuss all things *SUMMER* in this episode!They start with what they are looking forward to, and then move to discussing camp (full coverage vs spotty?), travel, summer fun, summer goal setting, favorite summer fashions + treats, and more.In the Q&A, they answer a listener looking for advice in choosing between options for after-school care for their first child entering kindergarten.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura interviews Sheena Iyengar, a Columbia Business School professor and author. Sheena was is the daughter of Indian immigrants and started losing her sight at 9 years old, becoming completely blind by 16.She has built a remarkable career writing and innovating while growing her family, and she discusses her unique path with Laura as well as what inspired her latest release, Think Bigger: How to Innovate.Episode Sponsors:Zocdoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofKiwiCo: Redefine learning with play with with KiwiCo! Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode represents a podcast milestone - #300! Sarah and Laura talk about what has helped them get to this number, and their hopes for many more! They share some of their listener's favorites and then delve into a 100 dreams update and discussion.They identify past accomplishments and dream about what the next 6 years -- and beyond -- might hold. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how and when to work on cultivating independence and self-efficacy in young children.Episode Sponsors:Thrive: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOFBetter Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Discover your potential with Better Help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofNotion: Notion AI helps you work faster, write better, and think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to Notion.com/bestofThe Power of Teamwork: *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about parties -- and ways to have fun with throwing them!Laura and Sarah discuss memorable parties of the past, and each share some recent party successes (those they have attended as well as thrown). They share the elements of a good gathering as described in Priya Parker's The Art of Gathering, as well as little details NOT to forget (for example: where do people park?). Each share their favorite party snacks and treats. Finally, they review successful kid birthday parties and favorite ideas for favors (think consumable!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Gretchen Rubin returns to our podcast to discuss her writing, her current life phase, and her new book, Life in Five Senses with Laura! This is a fun conversation about her book and much more.Episode Sponsors:Zocdoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today.PAIR: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss some of their strategies for incorporating adventures (big + little) into otherwise full lives.Rachana is a physician and was also one of the featured subjects in the video for Tranquility By Tuesday! She found joy and felt her life was made richer and more memorable after incorporating big & little adventures. In this interview, she chats about this among other kid/career-related topics with Laura.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah discuss making friends in a new city as an introvert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This "ask us anything" episode was recorded in Florida while Sarah and Laura were together, and listeners did a great job providing a fun and interesting array of topics! These include:- How to handle a negative performance review- Backup slots for social get-togethers - pros & cons- Ways to manage new family dynamics when in-laws move to town- What lessons LV/SHU want to bestow upon their children, especially daughters- Working with a childcare provider who will be bringing their own child to work- Effective ways to reduce kid screen timeKeep the questions coming - email, text (305) 697-7189, or leave a comment on lauravanderkam.com or theshubox.com!Episode Sponsors:Plan to Eat: A powerful tool to get your recipes to work for you! Best of Both Worlds listeners can get a 25% discount on a yearly subscription to Plan to Eat. This is an exclusive offer for this podcast! Sign up for your free trial at plantoeat.com/bestofNotion AI: Notion AI helps you work faster, write better, and think bigger, doing tasks that normally take you hours in just seconds. For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestofFactor: Fresh, healthy + delicious meals straight to your door. Visit factormeals.com/bestof50 and use code bestof50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of time spent on children's medical care even with largely healthy kids. However, they are aware this is minimal compared to the challenges parents of medically complex children face.Dr. Kelly Fradin is a pediatrician who understands these challenges from a patient, physician, and parental perspective and she shares her wisdom in this episode. Her book on this topic -- Advanced Parenting -- is an information-packed guide on this subject and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.In the Q&A Laura and Sarah answer an unrelated question about meal ideas the kids will reliably eat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode addresses a common dilemma - kids are in school full time, so is childcare really necessary? Laura and Sarah discuss options and some alternatives, plus a discussion of possible end points.In the Q&A, a listener writes in with a question about preparing for travel away from the the kids (solo or with a partner).Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Pair: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura tackle transitions. They discuss how some might vary in how they handle moving from one activity to the next, as well as how they feel about more fragmented time.They share some strategies to transition well - to make use of smaller bits of time but also to estimate how long moving between activities actually takes. They also discuss ways to help kids make transitions more smoothly. In the Q&A, they answer a listener struggling with her toddler getting sad at school drop off.Sarah also discusses her career transition and her latest project -- a live retreat! For more information, visit https://theshubox.com/blpa.Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about kids' activities and some of the related parenting challenges. They discuss how they handle quitting, disappointment, competitiveness, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how Sarah stays informed about activities and such without social media.Episode Sponsors:Notion: Work faster, write better, and think bigger! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura share their childhood allowance experiences and then delve into their own practices of giving (and receiving) allowances today. They discuss adult 'fun money' allowances, and the pros/cons of giving allowances to children.Finally, they discuss where they make 'allowances' in life - times that going against typical rules have made sense. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking whether the host's husbands listen to the podcast, and if so, what kind of reactions do they typically have?Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Myers is a statistician, mother of 3, and avid distance runner living in central FL. She is also a long time BOBW listener and Patreon member! After opening with a brief discussion between Laura + Sarah about current running plans + goals, Chelsea is interviewed by Sarah about running, life, parenting challenges, logistics, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in looking for tips in juggling work with multiple specialist appointments + the related coordination.Love of the week links:Strava: strava.comSarah Marie Designs: https://sarahmarie.run/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura celebrate ergonomically-improved recording setups, and then discuss current business book favorites. Then, Sarah interviews Nick Sonnenberg, an entrepreneur, writer, and founder/CEO of Leverage, an operational efficiency consultancy. They chat email, managing other workplace communications, meetings, and much more.In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura give advice to a reader in graduate school wondering how to balance networking time with her studies.Nick's new book Come Up For Air was released just last week -- a guide to maximizing efficiency in the workplace to free up extra time at work for everyone on the team. Find it wherever books are sold and delve into free resources from Nick at comeupforair.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah shares her recent 'not according to plan' experience with flu/COVID, and then Laura and Sarah discuss what happens when things don't unfold as they anticipated. Both make a case for planning anyway - though "plan tightly, then lightly" might apply to the near vs farther future. They discuss backup plans, anticipating problems, resilient scheduling and more.They also pop in with a little 2023 goals update!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how to best handle transitions. She'd like to read, but finds it hard to focus in small bursts and she's tired because she has toddlers! Sarah and Laura offer suggestions and alternatives.This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss the items in their lives they feel have been fully worth upgrading, and expand on certain areas that they feel have been just fine without any recent updates! Then, both identify some "pebbles in the shoes" - small problems causing lots of pain that theoretically could have an easy fix!In the Q&A, a listener wonders how to handle her company's new "unlimited vacation" policy. Does more really mean less in this case? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first mailbag ep of 2023, Laura and Sarah cover it all!Question topics include: Stroller recs Planning with partners Parenting stages Fitting in fertility treatments Screen time Whether to set goals you don't necessary want to do but feel would benefit your child Time spent on the podcast Spring fun list ideas Pumping and finishing outpatient notes Solving play date difficulties Keep your questions coming! Post to our comments, email us, or join our Patreon (http://patreon.com/bestofbothworldspod)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss all things travel, from planning to some specific tips around family ski trips + international travel.Sarah shares details about her family's recent trip to Montana, while Laura discusses her winter break in London with her 3 older kids. They cover gear, passports, kid-friendly activities, and more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open with a discussion of the most cluttered trouble spots in their homes, and then Dana K. White -- author and host of the "A Slob Comes Clean" podcast -- joins Laura to discuss organizing and cleaning in a functional and realistic way.In the Q&A, a listener pregnant with her second writes in asking for help deciding on whether to plan on #3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura chat about their own book club experiences, and then Anne Bogel joins Laura to discuss all things Book Club! In the Q&A, a listener writes in about wondering how to think about goal setting during a year in which she is hoping to be pregnant.You can find Anne at http://modernmrsdarcy.com as well as her wonderful podcast, What Should I Read Next.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In their traditional annual goals episode, Sarah and Laura discuss goals for the coming year in multiple categories: work, home, kids/family, self, fitness, "FUN", and habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah and Laura open by talking about their current running habits, and then Meghann joins Sarah for a conversation about diving deep into one's passions -- whether they are career related or not.Meghann Featherstun is a sports dietician AND 2:50 marathoner, and pivoted from her more traditional RD career path to launch her nutrition coaching business, and is greatly enjoying the flexibility and challenge of this independent work. She is also a model of someone who loves going deep into her passion, which happens to be running (and she's quite good at it, too!).Find out more about Meghann and her offerings at featherstonenutrition.com.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah recap 2022, following up on the goals they set and discussed on air in December 2021. They cover work, family, home, and personal, with attention to successes as well as pivots and unexpected twists.Episode Sponsors:Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa’s work and her amazing offerings to help you organize your home, your family, and your life, visit organize365.com.Storyworth: StoryWorth is a meaningful gift you and your family can treasure forever. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to storyworth.com/BESTOF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura discusses a question she asks herself when deciding whether to say yes to a future opportunity.Then, Sarah interviews Laurie Weingart, professor at the Carnegie Mellon Business School and coauthor of The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. They talk about non-promotable tasks, why women are asked to do more of them, and how to (sometimes) say no.The No Club: Visit https://www.thenoclub.com to learn more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofThrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah open by discussing some of their past career goals (including a tangent on scientific poster sessions!). Then, they introduce the 3 Cs - things yo might want to think about in setting future career goals. Collaborate with others to build projects being your singular capabilities, connect with work colleagues old and new, and collect compensation worthy of your talents + time!In the Q&A, a listener writes in wanting advice on hosting others when your house is often in a messy and imperfect state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura chat about Thanksgiving favorites, and then share things -- mostly little things -- that they are grateful for this year in several categories, from tech to kid-related to consumable!In the Q&A, a listener asks for help with a difficult situation - what to do when one partner really wants a 3rd child and the other doesn't feel the same way.Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Jessica Eastman Stewart of Joyfully Managed Family joins Sarah to about all holiday planning for joy and ease. From budget tactics to saying 'no', they chat about many facets of the holiday season in terms of how you can stress less and have more fun.In lieu of a Q&A a listener writes in with a little success update!Episode Sponsors:StoryWorth: StoryWorth is a meaningful gift you and your family can treasure forever. Get started right away with no shipping required bygoing to storyworth.com/BESTOF. You’ll get $10 off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about lunch! Sarah and Laura chat about how they use the time around the lunch hour, what they eat, and some aspirational ideas for lunches of the future!In the Q&A, they address current meal planning routines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bedtime READING - got it covered. But where does math (and science) fit in? Laura and Sarah discuss how math shows up in their family lives. Then, inspired by a listener question, Laura interviews Laura Overdeck, author of the Bedtime Math books! Bedtime Math "wants to change the way we introduce math to children: to make math a fun part of kids' everyday lives." In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about childcare arrangements for the 1:1: dinners Sarah has been enjoying with the kids and wonders how to shake the guilt around using childcare hours while not working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.