Laura and Sarah recently took a podcasting/relaxation retreat together, and got to record together for the time in years! This episode is quite meta, as it's all about retreats -- why you might consider taking one, how to plan a retreat, micro-retreats, and more. In the Q&A, a variation on a common question is asked -- with a flexible job that the listener generally is happy with, does it make sense to stay 80% with Fridays completely off, or go full time? Sponsors: Cozy Earth: Comfortable a...
Mar 22, 2022•31 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss recent kids' birthday parties, from video game trucks to cold playgrounds. Then, Sarah interviews Molly Beck, podcast listener and tech entrepreneur. They chat about family logistics, her work story, division of labor in their house (50/50!), and much more! For the Q&A portion, a listener writes in asking for tips on making the morning process of leaving the house for day care/school with an infant + 2 bigger kids more efficient. Learn more about your ad...
Mar 15, 2022•58 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss their creative processes -- how do they come up with ideas, content, writing? Then, social psychology professor and author Tessa West joins Laura to chat about "Jerks at Work" -- her phrasing and part of the title of her upcoming book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them. In the Q&A, a science professor writes in asking how to help students/postdocs set and reach for goals. Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest: Delicious and convenient me...
Mar 08, 2022•35 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is centered around all things Disney! Laura and Sarah open by discussion Disney memories from childhood and then move on to more recent trips. They share their some tips as well as their favorite and not-so-favorite things about going there at different family ages + stages. In the Q&A, they discuss Disney alternatives, including Legoland and Universal! Episode Sponsors: Better Help : Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can help. As a listener, you’ll get 10% of...
Mar 01, 2022•46 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Laura and Sarah open this episode by discussing the sports their kids are currently engaged in. Then, Laura interviews Rebecca Smith, Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of the #PerformHappy community for sport parents. In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura brainstorm sports ideas for a child that is perhaps a bit less physically inclined. Episode sponsors: Microban : Try Microban 24 Sanitizing Spray – Just spray once and your surfaces are protected against bacteria all day, even aft...
Feb 22, 2022•36 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast In the intro, Sarah & Laura chat about her recent (rather tough) call week, including some future strategies. Then in the interview portion, Laura interviews Anandi Raman Creath, software engineer and mother of 2 based in Phoenix. Anandi has achieved career satisfaction and success while working remotely with some flexibility, and she approaches both work and life with intention and creativity. She shares her strategies for bringing more fun to her work and parenting, both with her family an...
Feb 15, 2022•47 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast This conversational episode features a few life updates from each host (most of them very minor, but still fun to chat about). Then, Laura gets into a discussion of some of the interesting patterns she's seen in time tracking logs for her upcoming book. Then there are 3 questions featured. The first is a physician looking to take on a leadership position asking for tips about how to present herself. Question 2 comes from a lucky couple about to have 16 weeks of dual maternity leave (both parents...
Feb 08, 2022•27 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Laura and Sarah answer frequently asked questions around moving! Both are relocating (though not very far) in similar time frames. Laura has moved in, Sarah is working on some minor home improvements first. They discuss logistics of the move itself, selling while you are still living in your home, the merits of renting vs buying, and more. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about cry-it-out sleep training methods - to try or not to try? Episode Sponsor: Better Help : Be...
Feb 01, 2022•48 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sarah interviews Teneshia Warner, CEO of EGAMI, a successful marketing and multicultural communications firm. Teneshia's latest project is an intriguing one-year dream projection that includes 90 day Bi Stretch pushes, described as a "soul-searching, life-transforming 12-week boot camp" to help you get from where you are to where you dream to be. Sarah and Laura open by discussing 90 day pushes they have pursued in the past, and then Teneshia joins Sarah to take a deep dive into...
Jan 25, 2022•42 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast In this Q&A mailbag episode, Laura and Sarah answer questions submitted via Patreon. Topics include keeping yearly goals in mind, ways to handle childcare while traveling for work, ideas for non-overlapping spring breaks, tips for transitioning to a new job, and finally an in-depth discussion of "kid dates". If you are interested, the patron community can be found at http://patreon.com/bestofbothwolrdspod Episode sponsors: Better Help: Better Help offers convenient online counseling that can...
Jan 18, 2022•28 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion about stories and narratives and how they can be complicated (and not always helpful!). Then, Kindra Hall joins Laura to discuss the more positive aspects of the stories we tell -- both in work and in life. In the Q&A, a listener writes in regarding the challenges of meshing a conservative religious culture and values system with working motherhood. Kindra's book released today (Jan 11!) and is called Choose Your Story, Change Your Life...
Jan 11, 2022•42 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast In this fun interview episode, Laura and Sarah open by discussing their own personal 'unicorn space' activities. Then, author Eve Rodsky (author of Fair Play and the newly released Finding Your Unicorn Space: Reclaim Your Creative Life in a Too-Busy World) joins Laura for a fascinating discussion about the value of having time and activities just for ourselves. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a very related question about guilt. Episode Sponsors: Daily Harvest : Daily Harvest makes it eas...
Jan 04, 2022•48 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast In this second part of the 2021 Year In Review series, Laura and Sarah discuss personal hits, misses, and highlights. Sarah shares the outcome of many of her previously set 2021 goals, and Laura goes through some of the most memorable adventures and achievements of her year. (Pro tip: travel with toddlers is never going to be a cakewalk!). Episode Sponsors: Organize 365: To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com , or go to organize365.com/minic...
Dec 28, 2021•28 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sarah and Laura chat about their own "best of" lists for 2021! This episode is chock full of media recommendations, from books to music to podcasts. They discuss the superficial (cosmetics + jeans) and beyond! Sponsors for this episode include: Mercato: Sign up for Mercato Green for unlimited free delivery and support your local neighborhood grocers, the people who are passionate about curating the best ingredients to feed your family. Use Code BESTOF for $20 off your first orde...
Dec 21, 2021•31 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast This episode opens with a discussion of whether they (Laura & Sarah) thought about becoming "breadwinners" as children or young adults. Then, Jennifer Barrett joins Laura for a great discussion about what it means to think "like a breadwinner." In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah tackle a very on-topic (and interesting!) question from a woman who has supported her family while her kids were young and is now hoping for her husband to get back to work. What is is the right strategy? Learn more abo...
Dec 14, 2021•47 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast In their 5th annual goals episode (2017-2021!), Laura and Sarah share goals in different realms of life for the upcoming year! They discuss their own year-end goal-setting frameworks and tendencies, and review work / personal / family goals. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about complicated feelings about working very part time (once per week). EPISODE SPONSORS: Mercato : Sign up for Mercato Green for unlimited free delivery and support your local neighborhood grocers, the people who are pa...
Dec 07, 2021•36 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast This episode with Laura and Sarah reminiscing about their favorite baby books, including the iconic What to Expect When You're Expecting. Then, the author of this famous guide comes on to chat with Sarah about her books, her growing community, and her current mission to advocate for maternal-child health. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about summer camps - how to figure out which ones offer reliable childcare and which are more likely to be cancelled if the weather is iffy? Learn more abou...
Nov 30, 2021•40 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss the highlights of Ingrid Fetell Lee's recent TED talk, about joy inherent to certain things -- from rainbows to confetti! Then, Ingrid joins Laura for a deeper discussion of finding joy in the ordinary, as well as the aesthetics of joy. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about sick kids and caregiver help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 23, 2021•41 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the annual (or near-annual?) gift guide episode! Laura and Sarah spend some time discussing different gifting strategies, and then move on to some specific kid-friendly suggestion. Unlike your average gift guide, this isn't just a list of hot toys and gadgets, but more around ways to be intentional about your gifting. They also encourage you to think about what you'd like to gift . . .YOURSELF, with one suggestion being the Gift of Space. In the Q&A, a reader writes in asking abou...
Nov 16, 2021•38 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sarah shares the concept of a 5 year travel plan - something she put together on a whim, but is happy she did! Of course, we all know that nothing is set in stone -- especially after the last couple of years -- but it's fun to dream, and there are some things you might do to prepare for trip that is still quite far away. Then, Sarah and Laura share their own (potential, optimistic) 5 year family travel plans and then move onto travel tips, including some trips from our listeners...
Nov 09, 2021•36 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss strategies for "layering" different kinds of childcare, dispelling the common notion that choosing nanny vs daycare is an either/or decision. They play childcare matchmakers, thinking up theoretical best-fit coverage for different kinds of families. Then, in the Q&A a listener writes in with a thought provoking question about gray hair! Does going au naturale after many years of dye pose a threat to one's career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...
Nov 02, 2021•35 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss what they feel they are "lazy geniuses" about, and then the self-appointed Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi herself joins Laura for a fun discussion filled with tips about how to focus on what matters to you (and how NOT to dwell on what doesn't)! In the Q&A, a listener writes in about feeling exhausted overwhelmed while pursuing medical training with two young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listen...
Oct 26, 2021•36 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast Busy, or just full -- you can decide. But either way, it can be challenging to fit in quality time with a partner while in the thick of your parenting years. Laura and Sarah discuss the strategies they have used to keep their relationships strong, as both have been married for >15 years and hope to grow old with their respective partners! They talk pain points, date nights, and more. In the Q&A, they address a listener question about how to cope (and what, if anything, to do) when her equ...
Oct 19, 2021•32 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is all about enjoying the energy of fall. Laura and Sarah discuss pumpkin things, boots, fall fun lists and ways to embrace the cozy vibes of the fall season. They also discuss Q4 and how the last 3 months of the year can be a great time to take stock, fit in remaining goals, and start scaffolding for a great next year. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener question and share opposing processes for dealing with piles of kindergarten art. Learn more about your ad choices....
Oct 12, 2021•38 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss their own fall reading and share recs for adult and kids' titles. Then, Dr. Lakeisha Johnson, a speech language pathologist and communication science professor joins Sarah to discuss promoting literacy and love for reading in all children, from pre-birth to adolescence. She also shares her advice for curating a diverse children's bookshelf, from seasonal titles to those currently underpresented in the children's literature space. Find out even more at May...
Oct 05, 2021•58 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Laura and Sarah review a full "day in the live", while acknowledging there are no "typical" days! Sarah also notes that Day in the Life reports also often sound much smoother than real life. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about feeling down and missing the 'normal' social activities of times past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 28, 2021•32 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Sarah and Laura discuss their own life/career breakthrough moments, and then bestselling author and career expert Dorie Clark joins Laura for a fascinating discussion on playing the career "long game", and how staying consistent yet open to trying different opportunities can eventually lead to great things over time. In the Q&A, a listener calls in about coping with the difficulty of working through her first trimester while she is feeling far less than her best. Learn more ...
Sep 21, 2021•38 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast Today's episode features Part 2 of your questions, answered! Topics in this episode include advice for first time parents, thoughts on transition from 1 to 2 (also 3 to 4) kids, red-shirting kindergarteners, sickday routines, tracking caregiver hours, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2021•38 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode centered around mornings, Sarah and Laura share their own current routines and then welcome Women's Health Magazine editor Liz Plosser to the show to chat about developing a robust morning routine that serves you. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking Laura and Sarah to discuss some of the downsides of remote work and how one can bring some of the benefits of "in person" to a now-remote position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio....
Sep 07, 2021•36 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for another mailbag episode to answer your listener questions! Topics covered in this one include caffeine during pregnancy, ideas for food options (kid friendly meals + work lunches), habits, missing non-remote work, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31, 2021•32 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast 
