Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah explore the concept of "Quality Time", one of Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages. However, they don't limit the conversation to just partner quality time - they also discuss cultivating and deepening quality and connection time with kids and with themselves (with some side tangents about time with friends, too!). In the Q&A, a listener asks for details on Laura and Sarah's daily planning rituals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

Today's episode is all about morning routines, which is fitting since Sarah loves mornings and one of Laura's bestsellers is What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast! Sarah and Laura share their own AM routines in detail, from wakeup alarm to the start of the work day, plus variations on weekends and other scenarios. Then, they discuss some strategies for common morning challenges such as an early-waking baby, too little time for a workout, or super-early Zoom meetings. In the Q&A, they answer a listener question on transitions - how to handle the long transition times that inevitably occur with multiple young kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

In today's annual goals episode, Laura and Sarah share their hopes, dreams, and goals for 2024! They each discuss several domains (work / relationships / self) and touch on habits and routines, and Sarah shares a unique take on "24 for 2024". Both will report back in 6 months in the traditional mid-year check-in! Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

In today's episode, Sarah interviews Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vanessa Carroll about leading as a women (and mother of 4) in medicine -- a place where the C-suite was historically male-dominated. She shares her story along with tips for others in her position, whether they are in fields like medicine or other spaces with imbalanced gender representation (tech, engineering, and executive roles in general). In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about part time work -- when does it make sense? Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Better Help: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Better Help, a convenient source for online counseling. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah interviews Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vanessa Carroll about leading as a women (and mother of 4) in medicine -- a place where the C-suite was historically male-dominated. She shares her story along with tips for others in her position, whether they are in fields like medicine or other spaces with imbalanced gender representation (tech, engineering, and executive roles in general). In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about part time work -- when does it make sense? Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Better Help: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Better Help, a convenient source for online counseling. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a retrospective review of 2023! Sarah and Laura review the goals they set and shared on this podcast 12 months ago and share how they fared throughout the year. This month's Patreon session is an annual goal setting event, and Laura and Sarah also share their planned Patreon curriculum for 2024! Find out more at patreon.com/bestofbothworldspod Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a retrospective review of 2023! Sarah and Laura review the goals they set and shared on this podcast 12 months ago and share how they fared throughout the year. This month's Patreon session is an annual goal setting event, and Laura and Sarah also share their planned Patreon curriculum for 2024! Find out more at patreon.com/bestofbothworldspod Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Laura and Sarah make a case for not trying to minimize or simplify holiday fun, but instead ensure the season has some elements that are fun for every member of the family - including you. They chat holiday traditions, gift-buying practices, extending some fun until January, and more. In the Q&A, a listener asks how to involve kids in holiday + vacation planning. Sponsors: Pampers: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Storyworth: Go to storyworth.com/bestof and save $10 on your first purchase! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today’s episode, Laura and Sarah make a case for not trying to minimize or simplify holiday fun, but instead ensure the season has some elements that are fun for every member of the family - including you. They chat holiday traditions, gift-buying practices, extending some fun until January, and more. In the Q&A, a listener asks how to involve kids in holiday + vacation planning. Sponsors: Pampers: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Storyworth: Go to storyworth.com/bestof and save $10 on your first purchase! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is all about aging, from the superficial (skincare + clothing) to the deep (life philosophies). Laura and Sarah report on their 40s -- how this decade compares to previous ones - so far, anyway! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how to trim down work travel without compromising her career trajectory. Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! KiwiCo: Discover hands-on fun with KiwiCo! Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/BESTOF Better Help: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Better Help, a convenient source for online counseling. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is all about aging, from the superficial (skincare + clothing) to the deep (life philosophies). Laura and Sarah report on their 40s -- how this decade compares to previous ones - so far, anyway! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how to trim down work travel without compromising her career trajectory. Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! KiwiCo: Discover hands-on fun with KiwiCo! Get your first month FREE on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/BESTOF Better Help: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Better Help, a convenient source for online counseling. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Laura interviews Harmony Smith, who practices law, writes at creatingmykaleidoscope.com and is raising her family of 5 with an eye towards financial independence. In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura address a question from a listener about how to keep track of and deal with life's minutiae without feeling overwhelmed. Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Check out Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Storyworth: Give a thoughtful, personal gift from the heart and preserve your family's memories and stories for years to come. Visit storyworth.com/bestof and save $10 on your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.