Best of Both Worlds Podcast

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah explore the concept of "Quality Time", one of Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages. However, they don't limit the conversation to just partner quality time - they also discuss cultivating and deepening quality and connection time with kids and with themselves (with some side tangents about time with friends, too!).

In the Q&A, a listener asks for details on Laura and Sarah's daily planning rituals.

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Today's episode is about media consumption, from books to movies to music and of course social media too. Sarah and Laura chat about ways to enjoy media more, cultivating an awareness of the types of media we choose to consume, and different feelings about their own personal social media use habits. In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips helping her rising 6th grader plan and organize around schoolwork.

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Sarah and Laura reflect back on jobs of the past (including the pretty distant past - remember video stores?) and then introduce an alliterative framework for loving your job more: Passion, People, Progress, and Pleasure.

In the Q&A, Laura answers a listener question about her experiences in getting a family dog.

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In this episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Gillian Goddard, an NYC-based endocrinologist who will soon be launching a newsletter on navigating your health and hormones in the post-reproductive years.

They discuss perimenopause and the late reproductive years, contraception at 40+, weight gain and perimenopause, estrogen + dementia, and more.

In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener query about charitable giving.

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Today's episode is all about morning routines, which is fitting since Sarah loves mornings and one of Laura's bestsellers is What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast!

Sarah and Laura share their own AM routines in detail, from wakeup alarm to the start of the work day, plus variations on weekends and other scenarios. Then, they discuss some strategies for common morning challenges such as an early-waking baby, too little time for a workout, or super-early Zoom meetings.

In the Q&A, they answer a listener question on transitions - how to handle the long transition times that inevitably occur with multiple young kids?

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their tried-and-true kid product favorites -- everything from books to brands of clothing! Categories covered include books, magazines, movies/TV; toys; pumps + other baby gear; clothing; food-related. Emphasis is placed on items that made it through 6+ years of kid use!

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In today's Mailbag episode, Sarah and Laura tackle some great questions sent in by listeners. Topics include:

- Streamlining things in a busy household with school-aged kids
- Did LV or SHU ever consider SAHM life?
- Rewriting your narrative
- Ways to have BOBW when things are tight and family is not close by?
- School/camp/activity decisions
- Outsourcing housework - what do you find rewarding to do yourself?

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In today's very January-appropriate episode, Laura and Sarah share their favorite organizing tactics for their calendars, household, and ideas! From car clean-outs to content calendars, this episode has it all.

In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about the logistics of going on a family bike ride with 7 people.

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In today's annual goals episode, Laura and Sarah share their hopes, dreams, and goals for 2024! They each discuss several domains (work / relationships / self) and touch on habits and routines, and Sarah shares a unique take on "24 for 2024". Both will report back in 6 months in the traditional mid-year check-in! Episode Sponsors: Pampers: Try Pampers Cruisers 360 -- the best diaper for active babies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's annual goals episode, Laura and Sarah share their hopes, dreams, and goals for 2024! They each discuss several domains (work / relationships / self) and touch on habits and routines, and Sarah shares a unique take on "24 for 2024". Both will report back in 6 months in the traditional mid-year check-in!

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