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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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 list...

May 27, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 408

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.

May 20, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 407

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 priv...

May 13, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 406

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 t...

May 06, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 405

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 tra...

Apr 29, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 404

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