Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Fun for the Whole Family (Even with a 13-Year Age Gap!) EP 410

    In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about the start to their summers, and then dive into the topic of whole-family fun. Laura's kids are 5-18, and Sarah's are 7-13 -- both acknowledge the challenge that "whole family fun" can present especially with decent-sized age gaps, and provide some ideas to help (or in some cases, arguments for throwing in the towel and splitting things up!).In the Q&A, a listener writes in for tips on traveling across time zones (in both directions!). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min

  2. JUN 3

    Preserving Family Memories + More with Chatbooks Founder Vanessa Quigley EP 409

    Sarah and Laura share their current practices for preserving family memories, and then Vanessa Quigley joins Sarah to share her experiences in building Chatbooks, as well as her take on why printing family memories are so important. She also discusses her entrepreneurial journey and some of the ways in which Chatbooks has become a company known for its family-friendly culture.In the Q&A, a listener writes in looking for advice on how to discuss her prior job-hopping (related to her husband's career journey) with new potential employers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min

  3. MAY 27

    Advancement at Work with Lareina Yee, Author of The Broken Rung EP 408

    In today's episode, senior consulting partner Lareina Yee comes on to discuss career advancement, with a discussion of what is behind fewer women n top leadership positions. She shares the current challenges, but also practical tips to help avoid missing out on important career opportunities.Lareina Yee is an author of The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women--and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It, along with Kweilin Ellingrud and Maria del Mar Martinez.In the Q&A, a listener asks for advice on working with an administrative assistant for the first time -- how can she make sure this partnership is productive, and one that helps her be more effective? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  4. MAY 20

    Thinking Through Summer: Top 5 Edition EP 407

    In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss all things summer, with the format of:- 5 ways to celebrate the kickoff of summer- 5 summer challenges- 5 things they want to do- 5 summer-themed loves of the week!In the Q&A, they discuss the common dilemma of handling that last week of summer before school starts (when camp options are sparse!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min

  5. MAY 13

    Later Phases of Parenting + Midlife Leisure Pursuits with Meagan Francis EP 406

    In today's episode, Meagan chats with Laura about launching kids into the real world (timely!), and they also pivot to talking all things fun and leisure.Meagan's book, The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read: How to Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What's Next is out this month and available wherever books are sold. Find lots more from Meagan at meaganfrancis.com .In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah discuss life skills kids should know as they head off to college. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  6. MAY 6

    Hybrid Careers and More with Dr. Tiffany Moon (of Real Housewives of Dallas!) EP 405

    In today’s episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Tiffany Moon, anesthesiologist and reality TV start (Real Housewives of Dallas)! They chat about Tiffany’s unique life and career journey, Tiffany’s hybrid career, handling negativity as a public figure, and weaponized professionalism.Dr. Tiffany Moon’s new book, Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Connection is out today wherever books are sold.Find more at joyprescriptions.com or @tiffanymoonmd on social media.In the Q&A, a listener asks for date ideas (both home and out!) that aren’t dinner and a movie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  7. APR 29

    Sarah Armstrong on Divorce and Working Motherhood EP 404

    Laura and Sarah open by discussing topics that people seem to be talking about more openly, including divorce. Listeners had requested a divorce expert, and Sarah Armstrong delivers here as the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved. Sarah has spent years thinking about how to best move forward after this major life change, and shares her wisdom with listeners in this conversation. As a global marketing leader with frequent international travel, Sarah also shares some of her best working parent tips from her newest release, The Art of the Juggling Act.In the Q&A, host Sarah asks for summer ideas for that young teen phase (12-14)!Sarah Armstrong's websites:https://thejugglingact.comhttps://www.momsguidetogooddivorce.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  8. APR 22

    Organize First and Decorate Second with Whitney English EP 403

    Author and designer Whitney English chats with Laura in this episode about organizing and decorating, which she recommends always doing in that order! First, Sarah and Laura chat about Whitney's planner creations, and delve into their own organizing projects. In the Q&A segment, a listener writes in asking for bathing suit recommendations!Whitney's book Organize First, Decorate Second: How to Go from Clutter to Creativity is out April 29th. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
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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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    iHeartPodcasts
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    410
  • Rating
    Clean
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