
Best of Both Worlds Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 13, 2024 • 42min
Your Media Consumption (Social + Beyond!) EP 41
This episode of the podcast explores media consumption and tracking habits, benefits of pre-ordering books, improving media consumption through therapy, and empowering kids to manage their media consumption. The hosts also discuss media consumption within a family and share their rules regarding social media use for their children.

Feb 6, 2024 • 41min
Love Your Job Again Ep 340
Reflecting on past jobs, the hosts introduce a framework for loving your job more. They also discuss tracking time at work, rethinking the narrative of overwork, and rekindling passion in your job. Additionally, they explore the pros and cons of getting a dog. The episode concludes with loves of the week and announcements for other podcasts.

Jan 30, 2024 • 44min
Perimenopause + Much More with Endocrinologist Dr. Gillian Goddard Ep 339
Dr. Gillian Goddard, an NYC-based endocrinologist, discusses perimenopause, late reproductive years, contraception at 40+, weight gain, estrogen + dementia, and more. Laura and Sarah answer a listener query about charitable giving. They also cover selecting the right cause to support and investing in private companies. The hosts briefly discuss perimenopause and upcoming content on work-life balance.

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Jan 23, 2024 • 41min
Morning Routines! EP 338
The podcast discusses morning routines and strategies for managing common challenges such as early-waking babies and super-early Zoom meetings. They also provide tips for fitting in workouts, balancing morning responsibilities, and managing transitions with children. Additionally, they highlight the importance of mental health support and introduce an affordable therapy platform.

Jan 16, 2024 • 42min
Kid Stuff That Lasts: From Baby Gear to Media and Beyond Ep337
Hosts discuss their favorite long-lasting kid products, including books, TV shows, movies, toys, and baby gear. They recommend durable items and emphasize sharing and reusing. Specific brands and items are highlighted, and they ask for listener recommendations.

Jan 9, 2024 • 43min
Q1 2024 Mailbag! Streamlining, SAHM thoughts, and More. EP: 336
Topics discussed in this episode include streamlining a busy household, considerations of being a SAHM, rewriting your narrative, ways to have BOBW when things are tight, school/camp/activity decisions, and outsourcing housework.

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Jan 2, 2024 • 48min
Organize Your Life 2024! Organizing Strategies for Time, Stuff, and Ideas
In this podcast, the hosts discuss organizing strategies for time, stuff, and ideas. They share tips for kitchen organization and meal planning, discuss shopping at Costco and the time commitment involved, and explore strategies for organizing the household. They also cover the logistics of transporting bikes for a family bike ride.

Dec 26, 2023 • 48min
2024 Goals: An Annual Tradition!
In today's annual goals episode, Laura and Sarah share their hopes, dreams, and goals for 2024! They each discuss several domains (work / relationships / self) and touch on habits and routines, and Sarah shares a unique take on "24 for 2024". Both will report back in 6 months in the traditional mid-year check-in!Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2023 • 42min
Leadership as a Woman in Medicine with Dr. Vanessa Carroll
In today's episode, Sarah interviews Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vanessa Carroll about leading as a women (and mother of 4) in medicine -- a place where the C-suite was historically male-dominated. She shares her story along with tips for others in her position, whether they are in fields like medicine or other spaces with imbalanced gender representation (tech, engineering, and executive roles in general).In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question about part time work -- when does it make sense?Episode Sponsors:Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies!Better Help: Today's episode is sponsored in part by Better Help, a convenient source for online counseling. Visit betterhelp.com/BESTOF today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2023 • 44min
2023: Year & Goals Review
The hosts reflect on their 2023 goals and how they fared throughout the year. They share personal milestones, including successful live events and memorable travels, while celebrating family growth. Despite setbacks, they discuss persistence and the importance of community connections. The conversation emphasizes meaningful goal-setting during early motherhood, along with plans for a Patreon curriculum in 2024. Listeners get a light-hearted review of achievements and a preview of future aspirations.