Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss their creative processes -- how do they come up with ideas, content, writing? Then, social psychology professor and author Tessa West joins Laura to chat about "Jerks at Work" -- her phrasing and part of the title of her upcoming book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them.In the Q&A, a science professor writes in asking how to help students/postdocs set and reach for goals.Episode Sponsors:Daily Harvest: Delicious and convenient meals shipped to your home! Go to dailyharvest.com/bestof to get up to forty dollars off your first boxCaraway Home: Nontoxic cookware made modern. Visit Carawayhome.com/bestof to take advantage of a limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is centered around all things Disney! Laura and Sarah open by discussion Disney memories from childhood and then move on to more recent trips. They share their some tips as well as their favorite and not-so-favorite things about going there at different family ages + stages. In the Q&A, they discuss Disney alternatives, including Legoland and Universal!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/bestofDooney & Bourke: Check out Dooney & Bourke’s newest, most exciting collection at Dooney.com/BESTOF. For 20% off your first order, visit Dooney.com/BESTOF and use the code BESTOF before April 30, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 #PerformHappy community for sport parents.In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura brainstorm sports ideas for a child that is perhaps a bit less physically inclined.Episode sponsors:Microban: Try Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray – Just spray once and your surfaces are protected against bacteria all day, even after multiple touches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 and mother of 2 based in Phoenix.Anandi has achieved career satisfaction and success while working remotely with some flexibility, and she approaches both work and life with intention and creativity. She shares her strategies for bringing more fun to her work and parenting, both with her family and on her own.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about ways to decide whether a given opportunity is worth it.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/bestofDooney & Bourke: Check out Dooney & Bourke’s newest, most exciting collection at Dooney.com/BESTOF. Use the code BESTOF for 20% off before April 30, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 she's seen in time tracking logs for her upcoming book.Then there are 3 questions featured. The first is a physician looking to take on a leadership position asking for tips about how to present herself. Question 2 comes from a lucky couple about to have 16 weeks of dual maternity leave (both parents!). Finally, a listener with a 4 year old writes in asking about what to do in place of nap time.Episode Sponsors:Microban: Try Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray – Just spray once and your surfaces are protected against bacteria all day, even after multiple touches!Daily Harvest: Healthy and convenient -- great for meals at work or on the go. Go to daily-harvest.com/bestof to get up to $40 off of your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 minor home improvements first.They discuss logistics of the move itself, selling while you are still living in your home, the merits of renting vs buying, and more. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about cry-it-out sleep training methods - to try or not to try?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 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 that includes 90 day Bi Stretch pushes, described as a "soul-searching, life-transforming 12-week boot camp" to help you get from where you are to where you dream to be.Sarah and Laura open by discussing 90 day pushes they have pursued in the past, and then Teneshia joins Sarah to take a deep dive into her dream-based life transformation program, including a discussion of time tracking, and different types of dreamers (it's not always about becoming an entrepreneur!).In the Q&A, a listener writes in about finding energy for the kids' evening and bedtime activities when her energy is lowest at that point.Find Teneshia Jackson Warner on Instagram @teneshiajwarnerTeneshia's book is called The Big Stretch: 90 Days to Expand Your Dreams, Crush Your Goals, and Create Your Own Success, available everywhere books are sold.Episode Sponsor: Microban 24. Try Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray – just spray once and your surfaces are protected against bacteria all day, even after multiple touches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-overlapping spring breaks, tips for transitioning to a new job, and finally an in-depth discussion of "kid dates".If you are interested, the patron community can be found at http://patreon.com/bestofbothwolrdspodEpisode 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 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 positive aspects of the stories we tell -- both in work and in life. In the Q&A, a listener writes in regarding the challenges of meshing a conservative religious culture and values system with working motherhood.Kindra's book released today (Jan 11!) and is called Choose Your Story, Change Your Life.Our SponsorsMicroban 24 Sanitizing Spray – for surface protection that lasts all day.Once Upon a Playtime: A podcast for kids + adults to listen to together, centered around the power of Play! Find out more at thegeniusofplay.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this fun interview episode, Laura and Sarah open by discussing their own personal 'unicorn space' activities. Then, author Eve Rodsky (author of Fair Play and the newly released Finding Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World) joins Laura for a fascinating discussion about the value of having time and activities just for ourselves. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a very related question about guilt. Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest: Daily Harvest makes it easy to feel good about what I’m doing for myself and the planet. Check out dailyharvest.com/bestof to get up to forty dollars off your first box! 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/bestofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.