Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Sarah and Laura open with an update on their summer reading lives. Then, Laura interviews listener-requested memoirist Mary Laura Philpott, author of Bomb Shelter and I Miss You When I Blink.In the Q&A, a listener with a 4 month old and 4 year old writes in wondering when she will be able to effectively plan her days again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's fun episode, Sarah and Laura are once again together in the same recording space -- this time Laura's home office, outside of Philadelphia!This episode is an on-the-cuff Ask Me Anything, with questions pulled from Laura's Instagram followers. They chat favorite podcasts to listen to, dream trips, podcast income, nanny driving logistics, and more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: Convenient online counseling that can help. Get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at betterhelp.com/bestofConair: Check out the Conair Turbo Extreme to get your 2-in-1 steam and iron steamer today!Yipes: Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue. Go to yipeswipes.com/BESTOF for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the intro, Laura and Sarah discuss some recent (very minor) challenges. Then, Sarah and Alyce have a rich conversation about Alyce's experiences raising a daughter with Dravet Syndrome, a genetic form of epilepsy that carries additional complications and challenges.Alyce is a lawyer married to another lawyer, and she shares tips on their sharing of childcare duties, ways to stay emotionally connected, and so much more. Resource mentioned by Alyce: Courageous Parent NetworkIn the Q&A, a scientist listener writes in for ideas on how to make the most of $2000 in professional development funds.Episode Sponsors:Nutribullet: Go to nutribullet.com and use promo code BESTOF for 20% off your order.Yipes: Growing up is messy. Yipes! wipes to the rescue! Go to yipeswipes.com/BESTOF for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the halfway point of 2022, Sarah and Laura chat about goals! Sarah discusses various ways of looking at our progress and the year thus far, and the two discuss their goals in several different categories:1) done/successful2) in progress & looking hopeful3) still interested but looking less hopeful4) those that need to be tabled or abandoned altogetherIn the Q&A, they answer an interesting question about what they choose NOT to spend money on.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/bestofNutribullet: Easy, cost-effective, and mess-free smoothies! Go to nutribullet.com and use promo code BESTOF for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah & Laura open with a brief discussion of makeup and Sarah's experience with accessories styling, and then they are joined by Jenny Eversole and Rebecca Kirkwood. Jenny is the creator of Style Space (and longterm BOBW listener!) and Rebecca is a makeup artist and clean beauty expert who worked with Laura for a beauty styling session! They chat makeup tips, mistakes to avoid, must-have products, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their earlier life concepts of working motherhood - did they think about being 'working moms' when they were young? Then, Laura is joined by Lisa Segner, who has a great career in finance as well as two young sons. Lisa shares her story, including her entry into working parenthood which did not go as well as she had imagined (and even included some second thoughts). In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura an interesting question from a listener about nanny share best practices.Episode Sponsor: 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 the intro, Laura and Sarah open with some thoughts on anxiety and their own experiences. Then, Sarah interviews Maggie Sarachek, one of the two original self-named Anxiety Sisters, and author of the Anxiety Sisters' Survival Guide.She is a clinical social worker, mother, and has spent many years learning about and growing through anxiety, and now her passion is sharing it along with her "anxiety sister" Abbe Greenberg. She discusses the spectrum of anxiety, actionable tips for different levels of anxiety, postpartum anxiety and OCD, and managing anxiety in the workplace.Resources Maggie mentions:The Crisis Text Line at #741741 -- just text hi and they have resources to share for almost anything.In the Q&A, a listener writes in seeking advice about strategies for returning from a sabbatical.Episode Sponsors:Daily Harvest: Delicious and convenient meals and snacks shipped to your home! Go to daily harvest.com/bestof to get up to forty dollars 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 mid-life awakenings (as opposed to the traditional mid-life crisis), and certain things Sarah feels she has gotten clarity on over the past few months upon reaching the (possibly?) wise age of 42.Then, they delve into some listener contributions and questions. A very helpful listener wrote in to share her story and experiences -- she is currently managing an incredibly tough combination of young children + aging parents, including her mother in the early-to-middle stages of Alzheimer's.Then, Sarah and Laura answer some lighter listener questions about meal planning and baby personalities - do they stay consistent with time?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.

Laura and Sarah open this episode discussing some of rules from Laura's upcoming nonfiction release, Tranquility by Tuesday (out in October). Then, the episode is dedicated to the experiences (and sometimes challenges of) parenting 6-10 year olds. Sarah and Laura discuss their favorite aspects of this age group as well was some difficulties - some which they have gotten better at, and some which are still just hard! Topics discussed include hobbies and interests, sibling rivalry, 1:1 time, homework, friend issues, screens, and more. In the Q&A, a listener writes in a fairly common (and difficult!) question about pondering trying for kid #3.Episode Sponsors:Caraway Home: nontoxic cookware made modern. Visit Carawayhome.com/bestof to take advantage of a limited time offer for 10% off your next purchase.Nutribullet: Go to nutribullet.com and use promo code BESTOF for 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a treat - Rebecca Fike (of LagLiv blog fame) who was a fantastic guest in 2018 returns to give an update on how life looks different now - exciting new job, bigger kids, a move, and more pets!Sarah loved catching up with her as she captures how things have changed and evolved over time within her law career and in her family. Sarah & Laura also provide some of their own life updates in the intro, and the Q&A comes from a listener with young kids hoping to get into running looking for tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.