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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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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 o... more

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 Ki... more

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 sh... more

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 l... more

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Recent Guests

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
Rachel Fuld Cohen
Co-founder and COO of Silicon Society.
Silicon Society
Episode: Kids + Tech from Silicon Valley Insider Rachel Fuld Cohen EP 411
Vanessa Quigley
Founder of Chatbooks, a photo book subscription service.
Chatbooks
Episode: Preserving Family Memories + More with Chatbooks Founder Vanessa Quigley EP 409

Hosts

Laura Vanderkam
Author, journalist, and speaker who focuses on productivity and time management, and a mother of five.
Sarah Hart-Unger
A practicing physician, writer, and course creator, also a mother of three.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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 States5 months ago
  • This Podcast Discusses How Real Women Manage Work, Family, and Time for Fun Just as It Promised

    After listening to more than half of all episodes of the BOBW podcast, I can say for sure that this podcast always discusses how real women manage work, family, and time for fun just as it promised. Another way of stating that is that this podcast shows how work and family are not mutually exclusive with one another.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yukun Wu
    China5 months ago

Listeners Say

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There is a strong emphasis on actionable recommendations, making it beneficial for working moms and dads.
Listeners appreciate the practical and relatable advice on balancing work and family life.
Some critiques have pointed out a perceived lack of empathy in addressing diverse financial circumstances among listeners.
Many find the dynamics between the hosts engaging, though some express concerns about the tone of interactions.

Chart Rankings

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

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#18
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#41
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Apple Podcasts
#65
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#99
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#148
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#217
Germany/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Big Kids & Big Feelings with Alyssa Black Campbell EP 424
Q: What are some good ways to connect with kids in this age?
It varies by the child; connection can look like focused one-on-one time or group activities. Encouraging curiosity is essential for building that connection.
Big Kids & Big Feelings with Alyssa Black Campbell EP 424
Q: What led you to write about kids in the elementary years?
After receiving feedback from the first book about challenges parents face with older children, we realized a resource was needed for middle childhood.
Trips with Friends: How + Why to Make it Happen EP 419
Q: What do you do if you realize in a year that you're just not gonna get two of these people to come?
If someone can't make it, it's still not the end of the world; the group can still have a great time together and plan for the future.
Trips with Friends: How + Why to Make it Happen EP 419
Q: Can you just give the basic what that was?
Sarah talks about a recent getaway with her college friends in Fort Lauderdale Beach, where they spent a few days together savoring meals and catching up.

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2. Jen Hatmaker
3. Alyssa Black Campbell
4. Dr. Reshma Shah
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6. Kristen Holmes
7. Marcy Syms
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