Best of Both Worlds Podcast

This episode addresses a common dilemma - kids are in school full time, so is childcare really necessary? Laura and Sarah discuss options and some alternatives, plus a discussion of possible end points.In the Q&A, a listener writes in with a question about preparing for travel away from the the kids (solo or with a partner).Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Pair: Get glasses that stay as fresh as your unique style with Pair. Go to paireyewear.com/BESTOF for 15% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura tackle transitions. They discuss how some might vary in how they handle moving from one activity to the next, as well as how they feel about more fragmented time.They share some strategies to transition well - to make use of smaller bits of time but also to estimate how long moving between activities actually takes. They also discuss ways to help kids make transitions more smoothly. In the Q&A, they answer a listener struggling with her toddler getting sad at school drop off.Sarah also discusses her career transition and her latest project -- a live retreat! For more information, visit https://theshubox.com/blpa.Episode Sponsors:ZocDoc: Visit Zocdoc.com/BESTOF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE to find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about kids' activities and some of the related parenting challenges. They discuss how they handle quitting, disappointment, competitiveness, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how Sarah stays informed about activities and such without social media.Episode Sponsors:Notion: Work faster, write better, and think bigger! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you go to notion.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura share their childhood allowance experiences and then delve into their own practices of giving (and receiving) allowances today. They discuss adult 'fun money' allowances, and the pros/cons of giving allowances to children.Finally, they discuss where they make 'allowances' in life - times that going against typical rules have made sense. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking whether the host's husbands listen to the podcast, and if so, what kind of reactions do they typically have?Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof.Thrive Causemetics: High-performance beauty and skin-care products made with clean, skin-loving ingredients. Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/BESTOF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chelsea Myers is a statistician, mother of 3, and avid distance runner living in central FL. She is also a long time BOBW listener and Patreon member! After opening with a brief discussion between Laura + Sarah about current running plans + goals, Chelsea is interviewed by Sarah about running, life, parenting challenges, logistics, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in looking for tips in juggling work with multiple specialist appointments + the related coordination.Love of the week links:Strava: strava.comSarah Marie Designs: https://sarahmarie.run/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura celebrate ergonomically-improved recording setups, and then discuss current business book favorites. Then, Sarah interviews Nick Sonnenberg, an entrepreneur, writer, and founder/CEO of Leverage, an operational efficiency consultancy. They chat email, managing other workplace communications, meetings, and much more.In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura give advice to a reader in graduate school wondering how to balance networking time with her studies.Nick's new book Come Up For Air was released just last week -- a guide to maximizing efficiency in the workplace to free up extra time at work for everyone on the team. Find it wherever books are sold and delve into free resources from Nick at comeupforair.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah shares her recent 'not according to plan' experience with flu/COVID, and then Laura and Sarah discuss what happens when things don't unfold as they anticipated. Both make a case for planning anyway - though "plan tightly, then lightly" might apply to the near vs farther future. They discuss backup plans, anticipating problems, resilient scheduling and more.They also pop in with a little 2023 goals update!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about how to best handle transitions. She'd like to read, but finds it hard to focus in small bursts and she's tired because she has toddlers! Sarah and Laura offer suggestions and alternatives.This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss the items in their lives they feel have been fully worth upgrading, and expand on certain areas that they feel have been just fine without any recent updates! Then, both identify some "pebbles in the shoes" - small problems causing lots of pain that theoretically could have an easy fix!In the Q&A, a listener wonders how to handle her company's new "unlimited vacation" policy. Does more really mean less in this case? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first mailbag ep of 2023, Laura and Sarah cover it all!Question topics include: Stroller recs Planning with partners Parenting stages Fitting in fertility treatments Screen time Whether to set goals you don't necessary want to do but feel would benefit your child Time spent on the podcast Spring fun list ideas Pumping and finishing outpatient notes Solving play date difficulties Keep your questions coming! Post to our comments, email us, or join our Patreon (http://patreon.com/bestofbothworldspod)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss all things travel, from planning to some specific tips around family ski trips + international travel.Sarah shares details about her family's recent trip to Montana, while Laura discusses her winter break in London with her 3 older kids. They cover gear, passports, kid-friendly activities, and more!Episode Sponsors:Better Help: This episode is sponsored by Better Help Therapy Online. Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/bestof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.