Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Erin McGoff, career advisor and founder of Advice with Erin and author of The Secret Language of Work, helps people master strategic workplace communication. She discusses why interpersonal skills matter in the AI era. Short takes cover negotiating raises and maternity leave, asking for flexibility, handling job transitions, networking, and setting firm boundaries.

Playful ideas for adding whimsy to everyday life, from miniatures and quirky decor to themed planner accessories. Small rituals and seasonal treats that make spring feel special, including retreats, daylight-saving evening outings, and wardrobe shifts. Practical talk about low-commitment activities for kids and simple rules to balance skills and fun.

Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, philosopher and author exploring meaning and human motives. She explains why humans crave to matter. Short takes cover how self-reflection shapes purpose, four distinct ways people seek mattering, and how that drive fuels both greatness and harm. They also tackle AI’s threat to intimate creative meaning and why multiple projects build resilience.

Kathleen Paley, podcaster and early retiree who writes about travel hacking and relationships, drops in to share six concise friendship tips. The conversation covers making friend time realistic, mixing kids into plans, owning the organizer role, doing productive activities together, planning bigger trips, and keeping far-flung ties alive.

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.

Practical strategies for climbing out of a winter or seasonal funk. Creative ideas like a winter fun list, weekly fun audits, and planning mini trips to boost anticipation. Small rituals such as golden-hour intentions, five-minute uplifters, treats at work, and a friend CRM for social connection. Tips on leaning into routine after big events and building childcare backups to protect career continuity.

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.

Corinne Hammonds, longtime nonprofit CEO and mother of two, reflects on shifting work and family rhythms as kids grow. She recounts managing full-time nonprofit leadership with childcare, navigating COVID-era changes, and preparing for an approaching empty nest. She also shares new hobbies, fitness routines, and thoughts on evening rhythms and presence in this life-career transition.

They trade life updates about new work rhythms and a multigenerational family trip to the Galapagos with wildlife and travel hacks. They then dive into practical life skills for kids like cooking, laundry, finances, pill swallowing, and medical autonomy. A listener question sparks a chat on children's sleep routines and how to balance enforcement with independence.

They compare nearly effortless habits to adopt and surprising habits to avoid for a better year. Ideas include library stops, morning water rituals, planning weekends midweek, and batching email to reclaim focus. Practical tips on downsizing treats, scheduling movement, and decluttering regularly keep life simpler. They also answer whether adults can learn to ski and still enjoy family ski trips.