

Best of Both Worlds Podcast
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Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of five, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of three, discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.
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Jun 1, 2020 • 38min
It's an all Q&A episode!
It's an all Q/A episode! Laura & Sarah took 10 of your juiciest questions from a recent call on Instagram, and answered each one. Topics discussed include: pros/cons of age gaps, ways to manage energy when you get the 'afternoon' work shift, habit-building tips, a skincare starting point, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 26, 2020 • 46min
Summer Reading with KJ Dell'Antonia
In this fun episode, Sarah & Laura chat a bit about their summer reading plans, and then they REALLY get into book talk with author KJ Dell'Antonia! KJ's latest release is a novel The Chicken Sisters, and along with that she recommends and describes a slew of other titles, many with instantly attention-grabbing themes and features. There is a reading recommendation for everyone in this episode, as KJ shares favorite and up and coming beach reads, literary fiction picks, thrillers, non-fiction, and more! In the Q&A, a reader with one 10 month old writes in with a tricky dilemma. She wants more children, but her partner wants her to choose between advancing in her career and growing the family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 19, 2020 • 35min
Milestone Birthdays.
This episode is inspired by a certain podcast host who is turning 40 tomorrow! Laura looks back on her 40th and Sarah discusses feelings -- physical & emotional. Physical changes, goal-setting, reflection and celebrations - all are covered! Plus, Sarah shares what she was planning to do for her 40th and their new revised version. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about an exciting temporary job opportunity that would put her a plane flight away from her kids. Door Dash: Door Dash: Get $5 off your first order with code BESTOFFiverr: Check out Fiverr.com today and receive 10% off your first order by using our code BESTOFFunction of Beauty - Go to functionofbeauty.com/bestof to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 12, 2020 • 38min
Finding Humor In Parenting Right Now: Mashup Episode with Amy & Margaret from the What Fresh Hell Podcast
These are unprecedented times . . . and sometimes it is helpful to seize the lighter moments. The cleverly-riffing duo from What Fresh Hell will hopefully help you to do just that in this episode. Along with Laura & Sarah, they discuss the evolution of Lockdown Parenting, current thing keeping us sane, and much more. In the intro, Laura & Sarah discuss shifting timetables in their household, including the demise of Date Night. The Q & A segment is a timely one, discussing ways to transition in and out of work when the lines are currently so blurry.Better Help: Better Help - Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bestofDoor Dash: Download app and use promo code BESTOF for $5 off your first order of $15 or moreFiverr is a marketplace that helps you find the right freelance talent for your business or project. Check out Fiverr.com, and you will receive 10% off your first order with code BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2020 • 39min
Making Peace with Stress: Conversation with Yoga Therapist Stephannie Weikert
In this episode perfect for the current times, yoga therapist Stephannie Weikert joins Laura and Sarah to talk about dealing with stress. She is a yoga therapist who provides online yoga therapy for "smart, stressed out men and women" - which may be widely applicable right now! She shares some of her favorite breathing techniques and postures for relaxation, as well as some of the deeper non-movement aspects of yoga. In the intro, Laura and Sarah discuss their own experiences with yoga & meditation. The Q&A segment features a listener question about managing childcare transitions.Skylight: To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame just go SkylightFrame.com/best and enter code BESTDoor Dash: Listeners can get $5 off their first order of $15 or more when you download the DoorDash app and enter code BESTOF.Sun Basket: Receive $35 off your first order at sunbacket.com/best and enter promo code best at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 2020 • 39min
Bright Spots & Future Changes: Current COVID-19 Related Musings
This is a traditional Laura & Sarah conversational episode, with a discussion of things currently keeping our spirits up as well as lessons/changes that may stick even when the pandemic is (eventually) behind us all! Plus, Laura reveals her newest project (exciting!) and Sarah shares a much more minor but notable blog-related achievement. In the Q&A, they answer a listener question about charitable donations.Skylight - $10 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to Skylightframe.com/BEST and enter code BESTBetter Help - Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/bestofFunction of Beauty - Go to functionofbeauty.com/bestof to take your four part hair profile quiz and save 20% on your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2020 • 42min
Author Jen Hatmaker.
We can all use a dose of humor right now -- and well-known author Jen Hatmaker provides a just that, with a fresh burst of energy in her interview today. Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their current diversions, and then guest Jen joins Laura to talk about her brand new book, Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about maintaining friendships, especially in that tough era when kids are little. Skylight: To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight frame, just go to skylightframe.com/BEST and enter code BEST at checkoutFiverr: Check out Fiverr.com, and you will receive 10% off your first order with code BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 2020 • 40min
Style Advice for Working Women with Lani Inlander of Real Life Style
Lani Inlander helps DC-area professionals build comfortable, stylish, and functional wardrobes, and she shares her wisdom and advice in this fun interview! Sarah and Laura share their particular pain points (motivation, sizing, and not knowing what to budget being just a few), and Lani weighs in. She also shares her favorite pieces in 5 must-have categories for working women, from black pants to comfortable shoes! In the Q&A, Sarah answers a question sent in by a physician transitioning away from clinical work.Fiverr is a marketplace that helps you find the right freelance talent for your business or project. Check out Fiverr.com, and you will receive 10% off your first order with code BESTOFDoor Dash: Download app and use promo code BESTOF for $5 off your first order of $15 or moreLinkedIn Jobs: Visit LinkedIn.com/BESTOF for $50 off of your first job post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2020 • 40min
Routines, School & Working from Home Tips: COVID19-era edition
Laura and Sarah share current routines (during COVID-lockdown era), and explore their emotional states, adventures in homeschooling, and more. Laura shares some great work from home tips, and in the Q&A they address a listener question related to the current era. Skylight Frames - Skylight frames are touch-screen photo frames built for sharing -- a perfect gift for loved ones. To get $10 off your purchase of a Skylight frame, just go to skylightframe.com/BEST and enter code BEST at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2020 • 34min
Fighting the Invisible Barriers that Hold Women Back with The Fix Author Michelle P King
Michelle P. King is the director of diversity and inclusion at Netflix, and she has just published a book (The Fix, out earlier this month) about overcoming the barriers women face at work. Laura and Sarah are fans -- of both Netflix & overcoming barriers! -- so they were thrilled to host Michelle on the show. Michelle exposes some of the common barriers and shares her strategies for going beyond old methods ("women-fixing") to more innovative and inclusive solutions. All 3 share their current Netflix favorites in the 'love of the week' segment! In the Q&A, a listener asks Laura how she decides which speaking engagement and travel opportunities are worth it.Fiverr is a marketplace that helps you find the right freelance talent for your business or project. Check out Fiverr.com, and you will receive 10% off your first order with code BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


