

Best of Both Worlds Podcast
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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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Mar 5, 2024 • 48min
Journey to Motherhood with Dr. Meggie Smith EP 344
Dr. Meggie Smith, a reproductive endocrinologist, shares her journey of freezing and using her eggs for motherhood. Discussion on managing 1st trimester fatigue at work. Tips on balancing work, pregnancy news sharing, and self-care strategies.

Feb 27, 2024 • 38min
Plan Your Summer Now! Ep 343
Summer planning for working parents is crucial to avoid childcare stress. Tips on managing time, budgets, and organizing activities. Strategies for indoor downtime during bad weather. Home ownership challenges discussed with maintenance tips. Utilizing community groups for recommendations and relaxation. Skincare product reviews and vacation planning tips shared.

Feb 20, 2024 • 39min
Quality Time in 3 Dimensions EP 342
Laura and Sarah discuss the concept of 'Quality Time' in relationships, including with children and oneself. They share tips on scheduling dates, creating special memories, and the importance of deepening connections. The chapter also touches on unique family traditions and professional running, with a teaser for the next episode.

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.


