Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Sam Kelly, a therapist turned course creator, shares her passion for getting kids involved in household management. She discusses strategies to motivate children to contribute, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their roles to alleviate the 'invisible load' on parents. The conversation also dives into teaching responsibility through fun and engaging methods, fostering observation skills, and encouraging financial literacy from an early age. Plus, there's a delightful chat about family music moments that adds a light-hearted touch to family life.

In this engaging conversation, Erika Ayers Badan, a career coach and advocate for fulfilling work experiences, shares insightful perspectives on building a rewarding career. She discusses the challenges of returning to work after maternity leave, the importance of embracing failure, and the dynamics of employee-boss relationships. Erika also highlights the role of career coaching, stressing how to choose the right one, and emphasizes the need for self-advocacy in navigating both career and family responsibilities.

Today is a fun but also thought-provoking episode -- Sarah and Laura chose "would you rather?" questions to pose to each other, and both the questions and answers provide a lot of interesting fodder for thought and reflection!Would YOU choose to be more attractive or more intelligent (and what did the hosts pick)?Would you rather work the job you have now for a year at double pay, or take a year off with regular pay?. . . and many others.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for a "permission slip" to outsource cleaning even though her current hourly rate is less than that of a service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss memories of college applications. There may or may not have been typewriters involved! Then, Laura welcomes Alice Chen, BrightStory founder and top college admissions counselor to chat about all things college admissions, from building a narrative that makes sense to viewing the process as an opportunity for teens to learn valuable life skills. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about paying for college.Find more from Alice and BrightStory here: http://www.brightstory.info/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy birthday to the podcast! Laura and Sarah share their memories from the very beginnings of BOBW, and then reminisce and discuss favorite episodes from the past. They share their biggest surprises, favorite guest eps, favorite conversation eps, and then Laura ends with a piece on the "why" behind the podcast -- illustrating how women can love their jobs AND their families, and truly enjoy doing both.In the Q&A, a listener writes in with job dilemma - choose the one with more flexibility or the one that sounds more enticing overall?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss the challenges of long weekends home with young kids! These longs stretches of unstructured time can be really challenging when kids are young (babies / toddlers / preschoolers) and so Laura and Sarah share practical strategies to improve your little-kid weekend outlook.In the Q&A, a listener asks: Having a 3rd kid! Do I need a minivan?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura and Sarah celebrate back-to-school season with a discussion of all things school-related! They share their own kids' school stages and transitions, and Laura shares a little bit about what it is like to have a college senior (and driving teen with parking permit!). They discuss lunches, back to school shopping, activities, and more. In the Q&A, they discuss the question of when to (and when not to) plan around kids' activities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda Jefferson, a digital decluttering expert and creator of a simple brain dumping method, dives into the importance of managing digital clutter for better productivity. She introduces her FOCUS method—Finish It, Outsource It, Cut It, Uncomplicate It, Scooch It—which simplifies organization. The discussion also touches on emotional challenges tied to digital clutter and offers practical tools for managing everything from emails to photos. Additionally, Amanda provides insights into supporting children with learning disabilities, emphasizing nurturing their unique strengths.

In this engaging discussion, Sarah shares her newfound flexibility in scheduling clinical days, while Laura offers her expert strategies for designing an effective work week. They explore the challenges and benefits of part-time and hybrid work schedules, emphasizing the importance of intentionality in crafting a personalized rhythm. The Ideal Week exercise is highlighted as a practical tool for aligning theory with reality. They also address a listener's question about investing in a second home, weighing the lifestyle choices involved.

In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss the importance of rest and leisure time, as well as the idea of trading off parenting duties. They touch on challenges faced by single parents and the resistance some partners may have. The hosts also explore different forms of rest and strategies for ensuring balance in personal relationships, emphasizing the importance of both partners getting the rest they need. Additionally, they investigate a mysterious disappearance in a California mountain town, adding twists to the unresolved case.