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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.

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38:29

Kids + Tech from Silicon Valley Insider Rachel Fuld...

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2025/06/17

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share the apps they wouldn't want to go without, and then Rachel Fuld Cohen joins Laura to discuss kids and tech from an insider's perspective; Rachel is co-founder and COO of Silicon Society, an EdTech company focused on creating scalable, personalized, & cutting edge learning experiences in the AI Age, and is passionate about bringing best practices from the tech world to her family (and vice versa!).In the Q&A, a listener asks Sarah and Laura if they do

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36:16

Fun for the Whole Family (Even with a 13-Year Age...

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2025/06/10

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about the start to their summers, and then dive into the topic of whole-family fun. Laura's kids are 5-18, and Sarah's are 7-13 -- both acknowledge the challenge that "whole family fun" can present especially with decent-sized age gaps, and provide some ideas to help (or in some cases, arguments for throwing in the towel and splitting things up!).In the Q&A, a listener writes in for tips on traveling across time zones (in both directions!).See

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43:35

Preserving Family Memories + More with Chatbooks...

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2025/06/03

Sarah and Laura share their current practices for preserving family memories, and then Vanessa Quigley joins Sarah to share her experiences in building Chatbooks, as well as her take on why printing family memories are so important. She also discusses her entrepreneurial journey and some of the ways in which Chatbooks has become a company known for its family-friendly culture.In the Q&A, a listener writes in looking for advice on how to discuss her prior job-hopping (related to her husband's

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40:41

Advancement at Work with Lareina Yee, Author of The...

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2025/05/27

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 listener

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33:36

Thinking Through Summer: Top 5 Edition EP 407

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2025/05/20

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.

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41:34

Later Phases of Parenting + Midlife Leisure Pursuits...

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2025/05/13

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 privacy

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42:05

Hybrid Careers and More with Dr. Tiffany Moon (of...

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2025/05/06

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

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37:56

Sarah Armstrong on Divorce and Working Motherhood EP 404

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2025/04/29

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 travel,

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40:20

Organize First and Decorate Second with Whitney...

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2025/04/22

Author and designer Whitney English chats with Laura in this episode about organizing and decorating, which she recommends always doing in that order! First, Sarah and Laura chat about Whitney's planner creations, and delve into their own organizing projects. In the Q&A segment, a listener writes in asking for bathing suit recommendations!Whitney's book Organize First, Decorate Second: How to Go from Clutter to Creativity is out April 29th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:21

Your RTO (Return to Office) Survival Guide EP 402

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2025/04/15

This episode begins with a great soapbox discussion about RTO mandates, and then Sarah and Laura delve into ways to try to help if you are in this situation. Sarah lists some positive aspects she's found about working in an office (in her case, a clinical setting) and then both share tips to help moving forward.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice as to whether to look at schools when shopping for a new home/neighborhood, and the best ways to do so.See omnystudio.com/listener for

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37:44

"I Thought It Would Be Better Than This":...

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2025/04/08

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of things that seemed like they would be . . .well, better than they actually turned out to be. Then, author Jessica Turner joins Laura to discuss this topic, also covered in her new book called I Thought It Would Be Better Than This: Rise from Disappointment, Regain Control, and Rebuild a Life You Love".Jessica experienced disappointment first hand when her husband came out mid-marriage, leaving her to grapple with the unexpected end of

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35:07

Celebrating 400 + Carving Out Deep Work Time EP 400

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2025/04/01

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah celebrate reaching the big 4-0-0, with some discussion of accumulated topics and lessons learned.Then, Laura and Sarah share tips of carving out enough time to get focused work done. Everyone knows it's important to have time to really delve into work and concentrate, but the practical aspects of doing that aren't always straightforward, especially if you tend to be the 'default parent' or have a more flexible work-from-home setup. This episode includes concrete

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40:05

Never Have I Ever . . . EP 399

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2025/03/25

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah and Laura play the "Never Have I Ever" game, revealing some fun facts about each of their lives. This is a lighter episode, but if you've ever been curious as to whether either of them have had wardrobe malfunctions or danced on a bar, this one is for you :)In the Q&A, a listener asks for advice hosting a spring gathering, wanting to keep things really simple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:49

Life Updates + Adjustments: Laura Interviews Sarah Ep...

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2025/03/18

Sarah has had quite a bit going on over the past couple of weeks, and Laura interviews her about these events and how she's doing now in this episode. They talk about the challenges of planning ahead when there's more uncertainty, and the ways it can be helpful to pivot when things don't go according to plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:43

Positive Parenting Milestones: The Flip Side of "Just...

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2025/03/11

Note: If you have differently-abled children, you might want to skip this episode if a discussion of typically-timed childhood milestones would be triggering to you.The counterpoint to the classic "Just You Wait . . ." adage, this episode discusses lots of positive aspects of kids growing older, more verbal, and independent -- from baby and toddler milestones to Laura's (positive!) experiences with teens.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about WHEN personal/family tasks get done.See

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36:48

Making A Name For Yourself EP 396

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2025/03/04

What comes up when you Google yourself, and are you happy the result? Sarah and Laura discuss ways of letting the world know about your expertise, from providing evidence of your competency, the value of persistence, being open to opportunity, and more!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for non-travel spring break ideas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:47

Raising Calm Kids in a Worry-Filled World EP 395

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2025/02/25

There's always plenty to worry about, but things can get overwhelming for kids very quickly. In today's episode, licensed therapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans chat with Laura about how we can encourage calm, even when the news feed isn't. BONUS: many of these tips apply to adults, too!In the Q&A, a listener wonders: at what age do kids start cutting their own nails!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:25

Challenging "Good Mother" Myths with Nancy Reddy EP 394

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2025/02/18

What does a "good mother" image conjure up for us, and WHERE did we get those ideas, anyway? Nancy Reddy seeks to answer these questions in her book The Good Mother Myth, and this interview goes through many of these myths (those that apply to the early years and the later parenting years, too) with a nod to where they came from and where we might go next.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a question about how they find babysitters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:00

Keep It Hot: Valentine's Day Inspired Tips for...

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2025/02/11

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura are going to share listener challenges and tips around keeping the spice in their relationships. (Neither will get too personal given the nature of the topic, so grateful for the anonymous contributors!)You might want to use headphones on this one around kids :)Topics addressed include time challenges, hormonal fluctuations, strategies for prioritizing relationships, and more -- with lots of ideas submitted by listeners!In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura answer a

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40:51

All the Money In the World: Interesting Money...

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2025/02/04

This is a money-themed episode WITHOUT the usual tips to invest in low-fee index funds and avoid the expensive avocado toast. Laura revisits some of the interesting lessons from her 2012 book All the Money in the World, and provides some thought-provoking money questions that she and Sarah answer. Take these prompts as a chance to do some money-related soul-searching for yourself!Examples:- What would you do with an unexpected windfall? What would change about your life?- What's the biggest

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