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Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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.

Q1 Report + Now and Then -- How Have You Changed? EP 452

32 mins; March 31, 2026

The Secret Language of Work with Erin McGoff EP 451

45 mins; March 24, 2026

Whimsy and Spring Delights EP 450

32 mins; March 17, 2026

Understanding the Mattering Instinct with Philosopher Rebecca Goldstein EP 449

43 mins; March 10, 2026

Cultivating Friendships: 6 Insights and a (Friend) Cameo! EP 448

30 mins; March 03, 2026

Building a Big Career and Family of 8 with Andrea Canning EP 447

30 mins; February 24, 2026

Is it spring yet? Ways to get yourself out of a funk, seasonal or otherwise EP 446

38 mins; February 17, 2026

Love Stories + Reflections Ep 445

36 mins; February 10, 2026

Work + Life: Then and Now with Corinne Hammons EP 444

40 mins; February 03, 2026

Life Updates + Life Skills (for kids!) Ep 443

41 mins; January 27, 2026

Tiny Habits to Embrace and Avoid in 2026 EP 442

35 mins; January 20, 2026

Real Talk with Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi: Career Pivots, Entrepreneurship, and Working Motherhood Ep 441

33 mins; January 13, 2026

Thriving with Unconventional Work Week Rhythms: Lauren Kuratko, Episcopal Priest EP440

35 mins; January 06, 2026

2026 Goals Extravaganza EP 439

36 mins; December 30, 2025

Annual Year In Review: 2025 Edition! Hits, Misses, and Works-in-Progress EP 438

39 mins; December 23, 2025

2026 Patreon Curriculum + Launching Sarah's Book, Best Laid Plans! EP 437

34 mins; December 16, 2025

Get Festive: Holiday Planning & Fun, 2025 Edition EP 436

34 mins; December 09, 2025

One Journey to Motherhood with Rebecca Thompson EP 435

36 mins; December 02, 2025

Dreaming Big: Lessons from BLP Live EP 434

35 mins; November 25, 2025

7 Daily Practices to Enhance Your Life with Xtend Barre's Andrea Leigh Rogers EP 433

35 mins; November 18, 2025

Keep it Hot: WORK Edition! EP 432

36 mins; November 11, 2025

Finding Your Life's Purpose with Suzy Welch EP 431

38 mins; November 04, 2025

How to Fall in Love with Your Weekends EP 430

33 mins; October 28, 2025

Things Making Us Happy Now: Fall Edition EP 429

32 mins; October 21, 2025

The Busy Woman's Guide to Reading More EP 428

39 mins; October 14, 2025

Avoiding the Comparison Trap & More with Kate Strickler EP 427

44 mins; October 07, 2025

Time Tracking Manifesto! EP 246

36 mins; September 30, 2025

Sharing Truth with Jen Hatmaker EP 425

35 mins; September 23, 2025

Big Kids & Big Feelings with Alyssa Black Campbell EP 424

35 mins; September 16, 2025

Surprising Things About Our 40s: Laura and Sarah Share What They've Learned So Far EP 423

34 mins; September 09, 2025

So Many Lists! From 100 Dreams to Someday/Maybe and Beyond EP 422

36 mins; September 02, 2025

Annual Back to School Extravaganza: From Kindergarten to College! EP 421

37 mins; August 26, 2025

The Family Table: Dinner + Beyond with Dr. Reshma Shah EP 420

40 mins; August 19, 2025

Trips with Friends: How + Why to Make it Happen EP 419

36 mins; August 12, 2025

Wellness Trends (from GLP-1s to Digital Detoxes!) + Ideas to Help You Reset EP 418

42 mins; August 05, 2025

Disability Advocate Heather Avis on Shifting Narratives and Promoting Inclusivity EP 417

35 mins; July 29, 2025

Family Matters: Navigating Extended Family Relationships EP 416

39 mins; July 22, 2025

Pregnancy in the Spotlight with CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes EP 415

35 mins; July 15, 2025

Dressing for Self-Respect: Work Wardrobe Secrets with Fashion Expert Marcy Syms EP 414

40 mins; July 08, 2025

2025 Mid-Year Review: Ups, Downs, and Surprises EP 413

34 mins; July 01, 2025

Skip the Misery: From Ice Baths to Spa Showers EP 412

33 mins; June 24, 2025

Kids + Tech from Silicon Valley Insider Rachel Fuld Cohen EP 411

38 mins; June 17, 2025

Fun for the Whole Family (Even with a 13-Year Age Gap!) EP 410

36 mins; June 10, 2025

Preserving Family Memories + More with Chatbooks Founder Vanessa Quigley EP 409

43 mins; June 03, 2025

Advancement at Work with Lareina Yee, Author of The Broken Rung EP 408

40 mins; May 27, 2025

Thinking Through Summer: Top 5 Edition EP 407

33 mins; May 20, 2025

Later Phases of Parenting + Midlife Leisure Pursuits with Meagan Francis EP 406

41 mins; May 13, 2025

Hybrid Careers and More with Dr. Tiffany Moon (of Real Housewives of Dallas!) EP 405

42 mins; May 06, 2025

Sarah Armstrong on Divorce and Working Motherhood EP 404

37 mins; April 29, 2025

Organize First and Decorate Second with Whitney English EP 403

40 mins; April 22, 2025

Your RTO (Return to Office) Survival Guide EP 402

35 mins; April 15, 2025

"I Thought It Would Be Better Than This": Expectations vs Reality with Jessica Turner EP 401

37 mins; April 08, 2025

Celebrating 400 + Carving Out Deep Work Time EP 400

35 mins; April 01, 2025

Never Have I Ever . . . EP 399

40 mins; March 25, 2025

Life Updates + Adjustments: Laura Interviews Sarah Ep 398

33 mins; March 18, 2025

Positive Parenting Milestones: The Flip Side of "Just You Wait . . ." EP 397

42 mins; March 11, 2025

Making A Name For Yourself EP 396

36 mins; March 04, 2025

Raising Calm Kids in a Worry-Filled World EP 395

38 mins; February 25, 2025

Challenging "Good Mother" Myths with Nancy Reddy EP 394

46 mins; February 18, 2025

Keep It Hot: Valentine's Day Inspired Tips for Keeping the Romance Alive EP 393

34 mins; February 11, 2025

All the Money In the World: Interesting Money Questions to Ponder EP 392

40 mins; February 04, 2025

Repurposing: Ideas for Using It Again (Plus Bonus "Empties" Segment!) EP 391

36 mins; January 28, 2025

Airtight Task Management: Ideas + Strategies EP 390

37 mins; January 21, 2025

Reading Habits + Book Talk with Traci Thomas of The Stacks Podcast EP 389

45 mins; January 14, 2025

Winter Fun & A Time Tracking Challenge EP 388

37 mins; January 07, 2025

2025 Goals Extravaganza! EP 387

38 mins; December 31, 2024

2024 in Review: Highlights, Lowlights, and Goals Report EP 386

44 mins; December 24, 2024

Kid-Friendly Adventures Abroad with Travel Expert Oneika Raymond EP 385

46 mins; December 17, 2024

Little Life Hacks: Small Actions that Make the Rest of Life Easier EP 384

32 mins; December 10, 2024

Organizing Your Home and Beyond with Shira Gill EP 383

46 mins; December 03, 2024

Design Your Holiday 2024! EP 382

39 mins; November 26, 2024

Lighten Your Mental Load EP 381

37 mins; November 19, 2024

The Kids ARE All Right: Enjoying Parenting with Less Stress with Gabrielle Blair EP380

50 mins; November 12, 2024

168 Hours of Meals: We All Have to Eat! EP 379

39 mins; November 05, 2024

Plannerpalooza V2.0: Your 2025 Planner Guide! EP 378

40 mins; October 29, 2024

Getting Outdoors with Kids Featuring Sara McCarty EP 377

35 mins; October 22, 2024

Fall Favorites + Energy Ideas EP 376

38 mins; October 15, 2024

Doing Good Together: Kind Acts as a Family with MiaLisa Millares EP 375

37 mins; October 08, 2024

Mixed Bag: New routines, whining, and preschool vs daycare EP 374

35 mins; October 01, 2024

Getting Kids to Notice + Contribute with Sam Kelly, Creator of Little Cycle Breakers EP 373

47 mins; September 24, 2024

Nobody Cares About Your Career with Erika Ayers Badan EP 372

42 mins; September 17, 2024

Would You Rather . . . EP 371

38 mins; September 10, 2024

Insider College Admissions Advice with Alice Chen, Expert Coach and BrightStory Founder EP 370

41 mins; September 03, 2024

Celebrating 7 Years of BOBW! EP 369

40 mins; August 27, 2024

Long Weekend with Little Kids: A Survival Guide EP 368

37 mins; August 20, 2024

Back to School: 2024 Edition EP 367

43 mins; August 13, 2024

Digital Decluttering with Amanda Jefferson EP 366

50 mins; August 06, 2024

Design Your Ideal Work Week EP 365

44 mins; July 30, 2024

Rest and Trading Off (A Manifesto!) EP 364

46 mins; July 23, 2024

Mailbag! Podcasting/business questions, back-to-work advice, dream travel destinations, and more! EP 363

36 mins; July 16, 2024

Intentional Subtraction with Amy Laski of the Difference Lab EP 362

38 mins; July 09, 2024

The Best Career Advice and Much More with Jessi Hempel EP 361

41 mins; July 02, 2024

Mid-Year Check In 2024! EP 360

42 mins; June 25, 2024

Summer Struggles: Bedtime, Bathing Suits, Bugs & Beyond EP 359

39 mins; June 18, 2024

Modern Friendship with Anna Goldfarb EP 358

38 mins; June 11, 2024

Myths of Working Parenthood EP 357

48 mins; June 04, 2024

Parenting in the Teen Years with Ellen Galinsky EP 356

41 mins; May 28, 2024

Conquer the World in 40 Hours a Week EP 355

41 mins; May 21, 2024

Packing Like a Pro & Travel Q&A EP 354

41 mins; May 14, 2024

Negotiating Well with Kathryn Valentine EP 353

41 mins; May 07, 2024

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