Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Summer Chat: Reading + Father's Day EP 463 16.06.2026 31min

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of Father's Day, including past memories and current plans. Then, they delve into summer reading, from juicy new releases to non-fiction on trilobites.Book Sarah mentions: The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie WalshIn the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for tips on helping kids manage summer work - how to prevent overwhelm without having to nag?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Productivity Hacks (with an AI Discussion!) EP 462 09.06.2026 41min

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share some of their favorite tactics for productivity, from avoiding distractions to strategic multitasking.Then, they discuss their current use cases for AI. Was this episode, in fact, AI-drafted or generated? (NO!)In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for tips for implementing TOAD time - Laura's acronym for Time Outside After Dinner! How do you beat the inertia especially when kids are young?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puberty, Perimenopause, GLP-1s and more with Dr. Gillian Goddard EP 461 02.06.2026 43min

In today’s episode, Sarah and Laura open by discussing where they think they are in the reproductive phases, and then Sarah interviews Dr. Gillian Goddard, endocrinologist and author of The Hormone Loop — about all things perimenopause in addition to other hormonal issues!   Finally, the hosts answer a listener question about music lesson practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Things Summer! EP 460 26.05.2026 35min

It's the annual Summer Planning episode! Sarah and Laura open with a decluttering discussion/progress report, and then discuss all things related to the upcoming season, from summer fun lists, to kid-related plans to summer pain points and travel and beyond. In the Q&A, a listener writes in with advice on putting in a pool! Do Sarah and Laura think it will be worth it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Date Night Updates, Atlas of Obscure Facts, and More EP 459 19.05.2026 31min

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their progress with date nights this year. Sarah wanted to go more regularly, and Laura had some fun adventurous ideas.Then, both hosts share 5 of their favorite Obscure Facts! Sarah's skew towards health and human biology, whereas Laura may have snuck in some Paleolithic trivia plus some facts that center around time!Finally, a listener writes in asking for advice: she's in a stressful tech job and pregnant with #2. Would it make sense to take a ~2 year break at this juncture, or are the tradeoffs going to be too great?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motivation to Take That Walk Break with Manoush Zomorodi EP 458 12.05.2026 46min

Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of their own movement patterns - do they track steps? Then author and NPR podcast host Manoush Zomorodi joins Sarah for a fascinating discussion of how incorporating small movement breaks into the day can have an outsized impact on health and well-being. Her new book is called Body Electric (she’s Laura’s book twin, with the same release date) and is out wherever books are sold!In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips on staying helathy while traveling frequently for work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time is Big Enough for That! EP 457 05.05.2026 35min

Laura and Sarah open today's show with some updates on how they have spent their time lately (lots of travel!) and then Sarah interviews Laura all about her new book, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time Abundance, out TODAY!They chat hot topics from the book, from golden hours to "dreaming big and planning small". And THEN Sarah gives Laura a pop quiz: can she match quotes from her books to the right volume?!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice as an aspiring course creator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Homeschooling AND Full-time Work: Solving the Time Puzzle with Anandi Raman Creath EP 456 28.04.2026 36min

In today's intro, Laura discussed how she's been fascinated for a long time by families who manage to have both parents work full time while also managing homeschool. Then, Anandi Raman Creath joins her to chat about how she did just that when her kids were in the elementary years (even before COVID made it a more common thing!).In the Q&A, a listener wonders how to handle it when one child needs more attention at a given time (in her case, related to a medical diagnosis). How do you balance the increased needs while ensuring siblings feel well cared for, too?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time Stories People Tell Themselves EP 455 21.04.2026 36min

Sometimes we tell ourselves stories about our time that are not backed by actual data. In today's episode, Laura delves into several of these, with some interesting ways to combat common time-centered myths -- from the idea that working parents never see their children to current rates of sleep deprivation.In the Q&A, a listener who has just hired a nanny wonders whether to transition out of day care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Restaurant Adventures: Dining Out Through the Ages (with Kids + Beyond!) EP 454 14.04.2026 34min

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura discuss going out to eat -- in multiple contexts! They discuss their favorite most memorable restaurant meals, and some of the most memorable for opposite reasons (think: kid tantrums under the table within minutes of sitting down).They provide tips and ideas for enjoying family meals with more selective eaters, and insight into the exact age when eating out with kids tends to become downright enjoyable.In the Q&A, a listener writes in looking for sleep strategies - do Laura or Sarah have any tips around how to fall (or stay) asleep?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Does the Time Go with Professor Christine Tulley EP 453 07.04.2026 40min

Professor Christine Tulley is professor of rhetoric and writing and founder and director of the Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Writing Program at the University of Findlay, and she has a special interest in understanding how women in academics-- especially those with kids -- spend their time. She and Laura get into the data in this interview, and then Sarah and Laura answer a listener question around dealing with the (sometimes inevitable!) need to cancel plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q1 Report + Now and Then -- How Have You Changed? EP 452 31.03.2026 32min

In today's reflective episode, Laura and Sarah record live from their South FL recording retreat once again, sharing notes (victories, works in progress, etc) from Quarter (or Quintile) 1. Then, inspired by Sarah's unearthing of her own personal 1990s memorabilia, the two of them discuss how things have changed (or not!) over the past 30 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Secret Language of Work with Erin McGoff EP 451 24.03.2026 45min

Erin McGoff has built a career around helping people (especially women!) learn the secret language of work -- the ways to give yourself the best shot of moving in the career direction you desire with the right choice of words, actions, and body language. Sarah and Laura open by discussing their own specialized work languages - medicine and writing - and then Sarah interviews Erin, focusing on ways to have tough but effective conversations around things like asking for more flexibility, improved compensation, or even gracefully leaving a role.In the Q&A, a listeners asks for details around virtual assistants.Erin McGoff's book is called The Secret Language of Work and is out now wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whimsy and Spring Delights EP 450 17.03.2026 32min

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss the concept of whimsy and how small touches of it might be applied to make life more fun. Then, they share a variety of spring delights -- from changes in the natural world to the rhythms of the school calendar.In the Q&A segment, a listener wonders how to approach things with a child who is hesitant or uninterested in almost any activity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Understanding the Mattering Instinct with Philosopher Rebecca Goldstein EP 449 10.03.2026 43min

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat non-fiction reading, and then interviews Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, a philosopher, writer, and expert on what it means to matter, and why humans instinctually feel pulled to feel like they matter - even to themselves!They talk mattering projects from parenting and relationships to the pursuit of excellence. Rebecca's book is called The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us And Divides Us, and she has a substack called The Mattering Map.In the Q&A, a listener wonders how Sarah is doing about a year after her heart episode and diagnosis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cultivating Friendships: 6 Insights and a (Friend) Cameo! EP 448 03.03.2026 30min

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their insights on cultivating and maintaining friendships -- even during the busy parenting years! Tactics include multitasking friend dates, accepting the "Friendriarch" role, finding activities to do together WITH kids, and more.Then, towards the end of the episode, Kathleen Paley, a friend of both Laura and Sarah joins in to share her thoughts! You can find more from Kathleen at her podcast called The Reframe (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reframe/id1755909152)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a Big Career and Family of 8 with Andrea Canning EP 447 24.02.2026 30min

Andrea Canning has a lot going on! In addition to her role as a Dateline NBC correspondent, she's a mother of 6, Marine Corps wife, and host of the Dateline True Crime weekly podcast. She shares her career and family building journey with Laura in this episode.Sarah and Laura open chatting about short family visits and answer a Q&A about bday celebration ideas for teens and tweens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it spring yet? Ways to get yourself out of a funk, seasonal or otherwise EP 446 17.02.2026 38min

February doldrums can be real -- or maybe you struggle with mood swings at other times. In this episode, Laura and Sarah share lots of ideas to help you get out of a funk, from focusing on your golden hours to treats, as well as a list of 5-minute uplifters.Episode Note: The strategies in this episode certainly would not be enough on their own for anyone going through a real depressive episode or mental health crisis, and there is no replacement for professional help when there is a need!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking whether to believe people telling her she'll feel very different about work post-baby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love Stories + Reflections Ep 445 10.02.2026 36min

In today's Valentine's Day-inspired episode, Sarah and Laura share their current traditions for celebrating this February holiday, and then they chat about the early days of their relationships, as well as the ways they've celebrated love over the years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work + Life: Then and Now with Corinne Hammons EP 444 03.02.2026 40min

In today’s episode, Sarah and Laura open by sharing about their favorite and least favorite (and least favorite) things about the little kids years vs bigger kids years! Then, Sarah interviews Corinne Hammonds, CEO of a NYC charity and mother of 2 — one senior, and one college student all about how life has changed over her past decade of working motherhood.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice — she is currently driving 4 hours daily in her commute to work and looking for advice on how to move forward.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.