Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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!) about decision-making. They chat about COVID, risk, family decisions, math, and Emily's new book, The Family Firm. In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering if she can do anything to bring more peace and enjoyment to mornings with a toddler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 own "compare & despair" triggers, and ways to combat these feelings. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about dealing with unexpected extra demands at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. In the conversation, Laura and Rachel discuss entrepreneurship, the way the concept of wealth is regarded in women especially, and much more. In the Q&A, a listener with a recent promotion writes in asking about how to learn to be more assertive in her new leadership role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 giving back to those in need. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer an audio question about managing kids' clothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 they would love to impact on their former selves at each of their own graduation milestones! Finally, in the Q&A, the hosts discuss an increasingly common new dilemma: how to handle upcoming shifts for some back into the in-person workplace? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 midyear goals.What has been accomplished, and what needs to leave the list entirely? Both discuss areas of work, family, and personal goals. Finally, they answer a listener's question about using a summer flex hour option vs regular old paid leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/immunologist at Johns Hopkins, joins Sarah to tell her story about taking time out of the workforce and looking beyond the traditional medical career path.Her journey went outside the 'usual' but in it she was able to find a way that truly worked for her personal and career goals. She also shares some insight into how she makes things work today. Finally, this episode closes with a great success story from a listener! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 opposite. Finally, they end on a positive note, feedback-sandwich style: positive things they have noticed about each kid that make them feel happy and warm inside (yes, all 8 of them!). In the Q&A, they address a listener's question about how to categorize and think about an unpaid side venture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a milestone to reach 200 episodes, and Sarah & Laura wanted to celebrate! In this episode, they chat about how the podcast got its start, when it could end, and various highs and lows. Sarah also describes the podcast-making process and how it's evolved. Then, both delve into favorite guests and episodes from the last 100, and big takeaways from these guests as well as each other. The Q&A features an audio question from Lauren, asking for tips on working from home with an infant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 to be much better than Summer 2020. They discuss camps, potential travel, summer reading, and more! In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a question relating to retaining aspects of slower pandemic-style living. Is it still something they are seeking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.