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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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38:05

Finding Your Life's Purpose with Suzy Welch EP 431

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2025/11/04

In today's episode, Laura interviews Suzy Welch, a New York Times best-selling author, business journalist, and television commentator, and also an NYU professor. She and Laura talk career advice and she provides thoughts and advice on finding your purpose -- a topic she talks about in her new book, Becoming You, as well as her popular course at NYU.You can learn more and find Suzy Welch at suzywelch.com.In the Q&A, a listener with young kids writes in wondering how to NOT travel to her extended

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33:17

How to Fall in Love with Your Weekends EP 430

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2025/10/28

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share a 5-part formula for crafting a weekend that you truly enjoy -- or that at least contains some elements you enjoy! They acknowledge the struggle (it's real!) of weekends feeling like a lot of work during the infant/toddler years and provide suggestions that might help in that era, plus plenty of discussion of how you might built more enjoyment into your weekends during this school aged/teen years.In the Q&A, a listener asks for thoughts on getting a

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32:24

Things Making Us Happy Now: Fall Edition EP 429

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2025/10/21

In this chatty (and positive) episode, Sarah and Laura trade off naming things making them happy now, in this fall season. Categories run the gamut from Laura's new planner to fresh-caught fish!In the Q&A, they share carpool dos and don'ts for a listener frustrated by a carpool that seems to be taking away more time than it is giving due to logistical challenges and frequent changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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39:07

The Busy Woman's Guide to Reading More EP 428

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2025/10/14

Sarah and Laura kick off this episode with 5 of their most recent reads -- an interesting variety to say the least! Then, they share tips to fit more reading into your life, as well as specifics on how they choose to do it -- including a discussion of paper vs electronic, morning or evening, and how they pick their books.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice on creating an affirmations folder or collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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44:23

Avoiding the Comparison Trap & More with Kate...

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2025/10/07

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura talk about their own tendencies to compare + despair at times, as well as what helps them to avoid this! Then, Sarah interviews Kate Strickler, creator of Naptime Kitchen and author of I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy. Kate shares the areas in which she struggles the most as well as what has worked to overcome this mindset over the years.In the Q&A, a listener writes in excited about an upcoming girls' trip, but

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36:58

Time Tracking Manifesto! EP 246

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2025/09/30

In today's episode, Laura discusses the merits of time tracking, while Sarah shares how her own time tracking has evolved over time. Laura shares some of the most common findings from the (many) others who have shared their time logs with her, and she also talks about why she's kept put the habit for more than TEN years running now!In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice for when one needs more hours to work in a flexible job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:29

Sharing Truth with Jen Hatmaker EP 425

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2025/09/23

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open by remembering the spring of 2020, the last time Jen was on the show and a time frame just a bit before the opening of her new memoir, Awake. Jen shares how she's evolved her career with time and what it was like to share her raw experiences in her recent work, which chronicles the dissolution of her marriage after she woke up to hear her husband dictating a text to his girlfriend one fateful night that summer.In the Q&A, a listener wonders how to best

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35:35

Big Kids & Big Feelings with Alyssa Black Campbell EP...

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2025/09/16

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open talking about the upcoming elementary school year, and then Laura interviews Alyssa Blask Campbell, head of Seed and Sew, an organization devoted to raising emotionally intelligent children.Alyssa can be found at seedandsew.org and @tinyhumansbigemotions on IG.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for advice as a beginning runner.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:48

Surprising Things About Our 40s: Laura and Sarah...

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2025/09/09

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura share things they've learned in their 40s -- a decade people don't necessarily look forward to, but one that they are both definitely enjoying!They also give a round-up of quotes they've found themselves spouting on numerous occasions, from "People are a good use of time" (by Laura!) and several more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:34

So Many Lists! From 100 Dreams to Someday/Maybe and...

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2025/09/02

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their favorite lists to make and to keep! Examples include a 100 Dreams Lists, a Someday Maybe list, Seasonal Fun Lists, various Gift Lists, and more.In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering how to encourage a reluctant child to attend overnight camp.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:24

Annual Back to School Extravaganza: From Kindergarten...

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2025/08/26

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their thoughts, plans, and ideas around back to school -- possibly round 9 of this discussion, but it changes every year!They chat about routines, new challenges, college (!), homework, bedtime, and more.In the Q&A, they discuss: packed or school lunch?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:20

The Family Table: Dinner + Beyond with Dr. Reshma...

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2025/08/19

Dr. Reshma Shah is a board-certified pediatrician and expert on feeding families and plant-based nutrition. In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open by talking about how their families are doing dinner these days, and then Sarah interviews Reshma who provides insights on her Family Table approach, including her recommendations for selective eaters and cultivating a welcoming dinner atmosphere even with kids going off in every direction to different activities.In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah share

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36:37

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

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2025/08/12

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura discuss maintaining adult friendships, and then Sarah delves into her recent 'friends trip' -- the planning, the execution, and the fun!In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura provide strategies for fitting in work over vacation or while traveling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:24

Wellness Trends (from GLP-1s to Digital Detoxes!) +...

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2025/08/05

In this fun episode, Sarah and Laura share their own takes on popular wellness trends that seem to be taking the world by storm. Topics discussed range from cold plunges to GLP-1 medications and beyond, and there are hot takes galore.Then, both hosts share various strategies that help them reset when facing their own habit challenges or just to get out of a rut.In the Q&A, a listener expecting baby #2 asks for ideas for what kinds of big-picture planning questions to think through before the

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35:32

Disability Advocate Heather Avis on Shifting...

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2025/07/29

Heather Avis is a parent of two children with Down Syndrome. She shares her powerful adoption story and her mission to shift the narratives around special needs. She also has great perspective on helping kids develop resilience and embrace what makes them different.Her new children's book, I Like You So Much, is available wherever books are sold.In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering how she can get her partner on board with planning travel now that they have a 5-year old.See

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39:39

Family Matters: Navigating Extended Family...

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2025/07/22

Extended family relationships: they can be wonderful, and they can be hard!In today's episode, Sarah and Laura talk through some common challenges in this arena -- from conflict over traveling for the holidays to family members as babysitters -- and provide ideas that might help make things a little bit easier.Plus, family text chains and a thought-provoking question: what kind of role do you see yourself playing as an extended family member in 20-30 years?In the Q&A, a listener with young kids

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35:36

Pregnancy in the Spotlight with CNN Correspondent...

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2025/07/15

In today’s episode, Laura interviews Kristen Holmes, a senior White House correspondant for CNN who just had her second child in Janaury (meaning she spent most of the presidential campaign last year pregnant!). She shares her strategies for combining pregnancy, early parenthood, and work while on a big public-facing career track.In the Q&A, a listener asks about age spacing - is there any particular challenge (or upside) to having kids farther part, such as an age gap over 4 years?See

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40:48

Dressing for Self-Respect: Work Wardrobe Secrets with...

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2025/07/08

In today’s episode, Sarah interviews Marcy Syms, former CEO of an apparel corporation and current founding trustee and president of the Sy Syms Foundation. Marcy believes that clothing is a form of self-respect, and a powerful PR tool. She discusses why it makes sense to invest time and money into our wardrobes, and how to do so effectively, with some surprisiing suggestions about where and how to shop!Marcy’s book, Leading with Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion Pioneer, is out

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34:32

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

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2025/07/01

In today’s episode, Laura and Sarah share their traditional mid-year review! They revisit 2025 goals in several categories, including personal, career, relationships, and household, and reflect on their chosen words of the year.In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips about when to fit in more summer reading.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:30

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

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2025/06/24

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss ways to add more joy into every day, as opposed to seeking out opportunities for suffering (ice baths being one trendy example of this)! They discuss elevating daily routines, finding high points in the work day (including good breaks), and making the most of those golden evening hours.In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for cost-saving tips that don't feel like deprivation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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