Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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Behavioral Advice and Navigating a New Autism Diagnosis with Behavioral Analyst Stephanie Mueller EP 479

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open by discussing their go-to sources for parenting advice, and then Sarah is joined by certified behavioral analyst and autism exper

Oct 6
35 min

An Exploration of Easy Child Privilege EP 478

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah take on a concept Laura heard about recently known as "easy child privilege" -- the phenomenon where parents might experience an unear

Sep 29
32 min

Sandwich Generation Living with Dr. Anita Chandra EP 477

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their own current situations with respect to parental health and independence, and then board-certified geriatrician Dr. Anita

Sep 22
33 min

Fall Favorites EP 476

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura (hanging out together in Philadelphia) share some life updates and then focus on the positive with a list of current favorites. Some

Sep 15
29 min

Deprivation-Free Frugality: Ways to Treat Yourself While Staying Within Budget EP 475

First a disclaimer: everyone's idea of frugality is relative! And many people have real struggles making ends meet from day to day. This episode unfortunately doesn't sol

Sep 8
39 min

Meal Planning: The Perennial Challenge EP 474

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah chat about all things meal planning! They open with takes on recent food trends (protein + fiber, anyone?) and then move to a detailed

Sep 1
36 min

Around the World with Kids: A Semester-Long Travel Adventure with Elisabeth Frost EP 473

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura share their thoughts on whether they'd ever be up for long-haul travel with kids, and share memories of longer trips in the past. The

Aug 25
42 min

10th Annual Back to School Bonanza! EP 472

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

Aug 18
45 min

Things Mentally Strong People DON'T Do with Amy Morin EP 471

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 (1

Aug 11
35 min

Can We Eliminate "Mom Guilt"? A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Reid EP 470

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

Aug 4
37 min

The Decluttering Episode: Comparing Styles, Progress Updates & More! EP 469

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 dif

Jul 28
39 min

Take Back the Day: Beyond Sunday Resets with Jordyn Koveleski Gorman EP 468

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of 15 minute meals, and then Laura interviews Jordyn Koveleski Gorman, a speech language pathologist and founde

Jul 21
35 min

Calendar Mastery with Kelly Nolan EP 467

Kelly Nolan is a time management expert known for her Bright Method of calendar and life management. Sarah and Laura talk about their own current tactics, and then Kelly

Jul 14
40 min

Have Fun Hosting + Making the Most of Car Time. EP 466

Today's episode is a two topic combo! First up is a discussion of getting out the door, followed by the host's thoughts on getting the most out of time in the car (both

Jul 7
38 min

Halfway Point: Our 2026 Midyear Check-In! EP 465

It's the traditional mid-year review! Sarah and Laura revisit their 2026 goals, and share progress as well as any revisions, since both believe it's certainly okay to lea

Jun 30
34 min

Academic Summer with Professor Sarah Jedd EP 464

Today's episode opens with Sarah and Laura discussing frozen treats (yum!) and then Sarah interviews Sarah Jedd about all things academic summer. Sarah Jedd is a rhetoric

Jun 23
37 min

Summer Chat: Reading + Father's Day EP 463

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of Father's Day, including past memories and current plans. Then, they delve into summer reading, from juicy ne

Jun 16
31 min

Productivity Hacks (with an AI Discussion!) EP 462

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share some of their favorite tactics for productivity, from avoiding distractions to strategic multitasking. Then, they discuss their

Jun 9
41 min

Puberty, Perimenopause, GLP-1s and more with Dr. Gillian Goddard EP 461

In today’s episode, Sarah and Laura open by discussing where they think they are in the reproductive phases, and then Sarah interviews Dr. Gillian Goddard, endocrinologis

Jun 2
43 min

All Things Summer! EP 460

It's the annual Summer Planning episode! Sarah and Laura open with a decluttering discussion/progress report, and then discuss all things related to the upcoming season,

May 26
35 min

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What listeners say

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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 successful in business have strong personalities and I think we should celebrate them rather than criticize. Remember they are not actresses and are trying to bring a real life perspective rather than a curated one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Bookworm 8 · Oct 2025

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 a lot. I even enjoy the more frivolous episodes, kind of like chatting with old friends and hearing from them regularly. All in all, I love you guys! Keep on keeping on and don’t let the haters get to you.

CaliforniaGirl47 · Aug 2025

I grew up in a family where a lot of women put their careers on the back burner for families, and it feels like I can listen to a mentor both for women in medicine and having a family and working. It is comforting and inspiring! I recommend this to all my med student friends because it’s so nice to learn you can have the best of both worlds!

Marisajocelyn · Apr 2025

I literally stopped my getting ready routine in the middle of listening to your episode to write this review. I appreciate your viewpoint on why it does matter if moms care about and continue their careers, and how the ability to give experiences can be just as valuable as time. So often moms are made to feel guilty for working, and to hear solid examples of the benefits of working is so encouraging. Thank you!

KEL112710 · Oct 2024

The main problem here is Laura. Her voice is grating and her delivery is awkward and uncomfortable. She takes over where she needs to let Sarah speak. She can’t attune to her interviewees or her cohost, and it makes the listening feel like a chore even when the topics could be interesting. This podcast is also designed for people who like to be uber busy and uber productive, and apparently don’t need to do many chores or life admin (or at least that’s my perception of Laura’s life). Basically it offers life suggestions not really based in reality. It really targets women who make a LOT of money, not just middle class women. Good for them, but not a “best of both worlds” scenario. There is no “both” in these worlds, only the 1%.

Linda1256 · Mar 2025

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