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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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Is it possible that there have been NINE previous back to school episodes? 2017's version may have featured preschoolers (and multiple children not yet born!) -- back to school has definitely been a journey, and the adventure looks different every ti... more

In the intro, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of resilience. Then, psychotherapist and resilience expert Amy Morin joins Laura to share all about the top things (13 in her book!) that mentally strong people DON'T do.

In the Q&A, a listener as... more

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah chat about their own feelings around Mom Guilt (should it even . . . BE a thing?) and then Sarah interviews psychologist Dr. Jennifer Reid on the topic.

Dr. Reid is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the ar... more

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat all things decluttering! Sarah has made home decluttering a goal for many years running, and has learned a lot from a slew of different methods but has struggled to implement these techniques in her home. This... more

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Amy Morin
Psychotherapist and author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Licensed Clinical Social Worker; Author
Episode: Things Mentally Strong People DON'T Do with Amy Morin EP 471
Jennifer Reid
Psychiatrist and academic author specializing in guilt
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Can We Eliminate "Mom Guilt"? A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Reid EP 470
Jordyn Koveleski Gorman
Speech language pathologist and founder of Eat Play Say
Eat Play Say
Episode: Take Back the Day: Beyond Sunday Resets with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman EP 468
Kelly Nolan
Time management expert, creator of The Bright Method
The Bright Method
Episode: Calendar Mastery with Kelly Nolan EP 467
Sarah Jedd
Professor with five kids, discusses academic summers and family logistics
University (professor)
Episode: Academic Summer with Professor Sarah Jedd EP 464
Manoush Zomorodi
Author of Body Electric; journalist and podcaster
Author, Body Electric
Episode: Motivation to Take That Walk Break with Manoush Zomorodi EP 458
Anandi Raman Creath
Guest discussing homeschooling while working
Project manager at software company (per interview)
Episode: Homeschooling AND Full-time Work: Solving the Time Puzzle with Anandi Raman Creath EP 456
Christine Tulley
Professor of English at the University of Findlay
University of Findlay
Episode: Where Does the Time Go with Professor Christine Tulley EP 453
Erin McGoff
Founder of Advice with Erin, author of The Secret Language of Work
Advice with Erin / The Secret Language of Work
Episode: The Secret Language of Work with Erin McGoff EP 451

Hosts

Laura Vanderkam
Author, journalist, and speaker focusing on time management, productivity, and work-life balance; co-hosts
Sarah Hart-Unger
Physician, mother of three, co-host; brings clinical perspective and practical parenting insight

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Decluttering episode

    Re: Sarah’s comment on the 5 Step method-#3

    Donate. The example she gave, “socks with holes,” was very troubling. Clothes should be donated in good condition so that they can be received with dignity.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Chelsea Born
    United States23 days ago
  • 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 States10 months ago
  • Practical Advice from 2 Pros

    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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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There is mixed feedback on tone; some listeners praise the hosts' relatability, others feel tone can be off-putting or privileged.
Community and support for working moms is repeatedly noted as a major draw.
Guests and episode variety are frequently highlighted as a strength for actionable takeaways.
Overall, listeners value practical, real-world guidance for balancing careers and families.

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

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#14
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#19
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#217
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#62
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#65
Germany/Business/Careers

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Things Mentally Strong People DON'T Do with Amy Morin EP 471
Q: What practical calisthenics can someone start in the next few days to build mental strength?
Start with a mood/thought log to identify patterns, practice naming emotions to reduce intensity, and create concrete behavioral changes with a plan to replace unhelpful habits.
Things Mentally Strong People DON'T Do with Amy Morin EP 471
Q: Is mental strength something you have or something you can develop?
Mentally strong traits come from both inherent personality tendencies and deliberate daily practices; everyone can develop mental strength by training thinking, feeling, and behavior, much like exercising a muscle.
The Decluttering Episode: Comparing Styles, Progress Updates & More! EP 469
Q: What is in your everyday carrying bag?
Laura and Sarah discuss their work and weekend bags, listing items like laptops, planners, keys, wallets, sunglasses, contact lenses, and essential personal care items, to illustrate how people curate bags differently for work and leisure.
Take Back the Day: Beyond Sunday Resets with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman EP 468
Q: How do you manage a remote team and keep work-life boundaries, especially with three kids at home?
Jordyn details how her husband joined full-time to share business and childcare responsibilities, the importance of defined work blocks, and maintaining boundaries to avoid constant work interruptions while parenting.
Take Back the Day: Beyond Sunday Resets with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman EP 468
Q: What does feeding encompass in your practice, and how do you help families manage feeding and solids for young kids?
She describes feeding as anything a child puts in their mouth during the first years of life, including breastfeeding, bottles, starting solids, picky eating, and sensory issues, and explains how she supports families through practical tips and education.

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2. Jennifer Reid
3. Jordyn Koveleski Gorman
4. Kelly Nolan
5. Sarah Jedd
6. Manoush Zomorodi
7. Anandi Raman Creath
8. Christine Tulley

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