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Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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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 l... more

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open up with some discussion of ringing in the 2026 New Year, and then Lauren Kurakto, an Episcopal Priest, joins Laura for a fascinating discussion about how she leads a meaningful and fun life while thriving in a... more

It's the annual goals episode! Sarah and Laura share what they hope to accomplish and achieve in 2026, in the following categories: Personal, Relationships, Family/Home, Work, and Fun!

In the Q&A, a listener wonders about the hosts' feelings on stre... more

In today's traditional 'end of year review' episode, Laura and Sarah chat about all aspects of 2025! From highlights (there were many) to lowlights (definitely some of those too), they reflect back and discuss their progress on goals set one year pri... more

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah introduce their Patreon curriculum for 2026, and then Sarah shares all about her new book, out TODAY!!! -- Best Laid Plans, a Simple System for Planning A Life That You Love. Learn about the book's origin story and... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Rebecca Thompson
Family medicine and public health physician, author of the book Held Together
Episode: One Journey to Motherhood with Rebecca Thompson EP 435
Andrea Leigh Rogers
Founder of Xtend Barre, dancer, Pilates teacher, super trainer, and author
Xtend Barre
Episode: 7 Daily Practices to Enhance Your Life with Xtend Barre's Andrea Leigh Rogers EP 433
Kate Strickler
Author of I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen and creator behind Naptime Kitchen.
Episode: Avoiding the Comparison Trap & More with Kate Strickler EP 427
Jen Hatmaker
Author of the memoir Awake and former Christian mommy blogger
Jen Hatmaker, LLC
Episode: Sharing Truth with Jen Hatmaker EP 425
Alyssa Black Campbell
Author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings and founder of Seed and Sew, which focuses on raising emotionally intelligent children.
Seed and Sew
Episode: Big Kids & Big Feelings with Alyssa Black Campbell EP 424
Dr. Reshma Shah
Pediatrician and parent coach specializing in nutrition
Parent Coaching
Episode: The Family Table: Dinner + Beyond with Dr. Reshma Shah EP 420
Heather Avis
A New York Times bestselling author, public speaker, podcaster, and Down syndrome advocate
Episode: Disability Advocate Heather Avis on Shifting Narratives and Promoting Inclusivity EP 417
Kristen Holmes
Senior White House Correspondent at CNN and mother of two
CNN
Episode: Pregnancy in the Spotlight with CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes EP 415
Marcy Syms
Former CEO of Syms Corporation and social entrepreneur
Sy Syms Foundation
Episode: Dressing for Self-Respect: Work Wardrobe Secrets with Fashion Expert Marcy Syms EP 414

Hosts

Laura Vanderkam
Author, journalist, and speaker focusing on time management and productivity, and a mother of five.
Sarah Hart-Unger
Practicing physician, writer, and course creator, dedicated to work-life integration and family dynamics.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Great for working Moms

    I really have enjoyed this podcast and have listened to almost every episode over the last several years. I’ve loved following as Laura and Sarah’s families have grown. Our family income is not as high as the hosts but I feel like I’ve still gained a lot of ideas of how to balance work and family life. I recommend to listening to several episodes to decide if this podcast is for you. My personality does align more with Sarah, but I think Laura adds a lot to the podcast. Many women who are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bookworm 8
    United States3 months ago
  • I love the message of this podcast - it’s possible to love your career and your family! The hosts Sarah and Laura offer great advice and it’s fun to hear their different takes. Highly recommend!

    Audible
    5
    purplegiraffe17
    United States4 months ago
  • Laura doesn't even try to hide her contempt

    I just listened to the recent Wellness Trends podcast, and I was appalled by how disrespectful Laura sounded toward Sarah and the topic of the podcast that day. Her voice was dripping with contempt from the intro. This is often the case with her, I've noticed , and in checking the reviews for the first time, I see that I'm not alone. I'm a big fan of Sarah and her solo podcast, Best Laid Plans. I listen to this one only occasionally because I'm a young-ish child-free retiree, so I enjoy the epi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    cnb63
    United States5 months ago
  • Love these ladies!

    I have been following this podcast since the beginning. And it’s been great watching the hosts go through various life changes and handling them with grace and humor. I don’t think one host is worse or better than the other; I think their differences make this a more interesting and useful podcast. I think they are both better off than I am financially, but this doesn’t really bother me. I can take advice and learn from folks who aren’t the same as me and with Laura and Sarah, I definitely learn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CaliforniaGirl47
    United States5 months ago
  • Birthday review

    Happy birthday Sarah! Love you and can’t stand Laura’s tone, voice and her lack of compassion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trutlemilk
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners express that while they enjoy the content, they feel the advice may resonate more with those in higher-income brackets, making it less applicable to all working parents.
Many find the discussions on work-life balance encouraging, especially for working moms.
The hosts' differing perspectives add valuable depth, though some feedback reveals ongoing tensions between them during discussions, affecting listening experiences.
Listeners appreciate the practical advice and real-life examples shared by the hosts, making the content relatable.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#15
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#15
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Apple Podcasts
#33
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#243
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#39
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#191
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One Journey to Motherhood with Rebecca Thompson EP 435
Q: How has your experience informed your medical practice?
My journey has taught me the importance of sharing stories and advocating for listening more deeply in medical professions.
One Journey to Motherhood with Rebecca Thompson EP 435
Q: Could you tell our listeners a little bit about your complicated journey to motherhood?
I experienced a dramatic string of pregnancy complications, including several losses and an ectopic pregnancy, which was life-threatening.
Keep it Hot: WORK Edition! EP 432
Q: What should I think about doing when my job is really stressful?
In addition to recognizing things you appreciate about your job, make sure to be concrete about your financial independence plans and consider options like finding a job that removes your main source of stress, or looking into freelance work for more autonomy.
Things Making Us Happy Now: Fall Edition EP 429
Q: Are there smarter ways to do this or carpool best practices to make it not feel like an added burden?
Having a dedicated day for each driver and maintaining consistency reduces uncertainty.
Time Tracking Manifesto! EP 246
Q: What do people discover when they track their time?
People often discover they have more time in their evenings than they thought, and that their limiting factor is not time but energy.

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1. Dr. Rebecca Thompson
2. Andrea Leigh Rogers
3. Kate Strickler
4. Jen Hatmaker
5. Alyssa Black Campbell
6. Dr. Reshma Shah
7. Heather Avis
8. Kristen Holmes

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