Best of Both Worlds Podcast

Latest Episodes:

How to Do Nothing with Celeste Headlee Jun 30, 2020

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Celeste Headlee is a journalist, author, speaker, and musician. That sounds quite busy, but she also passionate about the idea that humans should make a point of taking more time to do . . . well, less! Her recent book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving, is all about how and why to find this space in our lives. Laura and Celeste discuss leisure -- even in the current era -- including ways to find more space in our lives to relax and enjoy. In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah address a listener question about giving feedback to household or childcare employees.

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All About Blogging Jun 23, 2020

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Description: In this episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their rather long-running blogs. They share advice and tips on how to start a blog or website, whether everyone should have one, and what their biggest rewards and challenges have been so far. Listen in and then check out their sites if you haven't already at lauravanderkam.com and theshubox.com :)

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Rising to the Challenge of Working From Home without Childcare with Susannah Quinsee Jun 16, 2020

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Professor Susannah Quinsee runs the educational technology and development team at a London-based university, and as one might imagine things got more than a little hectic for her recently! However, she and her partner managed to make things workout without childcare -- and she learned some interesting lessons along the way. She shares her experiences with us in this fascinating episode. Join us as she reveals her best tips and tricks and shares a glimpse of lockdown life outside of the US.

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Figuring Out Fitness with Entrepreneur and Certified Personal Trainer Jennifer Nagel Jun 09, 2020

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This episode was recorded prior to current national coverage of events which brought to the forefront the racial disparities present in this country. We support efforts against racism. We are thrilled that this week's guest happens to be a Black woman succeeding at making work and life fit together. This was entirely coincidental but we hope to continue to feature more Black women and non-Black women of color, and are invested in increasing the diversity of our future guests. If you have guest recommendations for us, please send them our way.

Jennifer Nagel started out in higher education but found her true passion in fitness. She shares what she learned from her own health journey as well as her adventures in building a thriving business around personal training while also enjoying family life. Join us as Jennifer gives out great advice on how to get started, the most efficient exercises to spend time on, and what working with a virtual personal trainer is like! In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah delve into things to do with the kids this summer . . .

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It's an all Q&A episode! Jun 01, 2020

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It's an all Q/A episode! Laura & Sarah took 10 of your juiciest questions from a recent call on Instagram, and answered each one. Topics discussed include: pros/cons of age gaps, ways to manage energy when you get the 'afternoon' work shift, habit-building tips, a skincare starting point, and more.

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Summer Reading with KJ Dell'Antonia May 26, 2020

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In this fun episode, Sarah & Laura chat a bit about their summer reading plans, and then they REALLY get into book talk with author KJ Dell'Antonia! KJ's latest release is a novel The Chicken Sisters, and along with that she recommends and describes a slew of other titles, many with instantly attention-grabbing themes and features. There is a reading recommendation for everyone in this episode, as KJ shares favorite and up and coming beach reads, literary fiction picks, thrillers, non-fiction, and more! In the Q&A, a reader with one 10 month old writes in with a tricky dilemma. She wants more children, but her partner wants her to choose between advancing in her career and growing the family.

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Milestone Birthdays. May 19, 2020

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This episode is inspired by a certain podcast host who is turning 40 tomorrow! Laura looks back on her 40th and Sarah discusses feelings -- physical & emotional. Physical changes, goal-setting, reflection and celebrations - all are covered! Plus, Sarah shares what she was planning to do for her 40th and their new revised version. In the Q&A, a listener writes in about an exciting temporary job opportunity that would put her a plane flight away from her kids.

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Finding Humor In Parenting Right Now: Mashup Episode with Amy & Margaret from the What Fresh Hell Podcast May 12, 2020

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These are unprecedented times . . . and sometimes it is helpful to seize the lighter moments. The cleverly-riffing duo from What Fresh Hell will hopefully help you to do just that in this episode. Along with Laura & Sarah, they discuss the evolution of Lockdown Parenting, current thing keeping us sane, and much more. In the intro, Laura & Sarah discuss shifting timetables in their household, including the demise of Date Night. The Q & A segment is a timely one, discussing ways to transition in and out of work when the lines are currently so blurry.

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Making Peace with Stress: Conversation with Yoga Therapist Stephannie Weikert May 05, 2020

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In this episode perfect for the current times, yoga therapist Stephannie Weikert joins Laura and Sarah to talk about dealing with stress. She is a yoga therapist who provides online yoga therapy for "smart, stressed out men and women" - which may be widely applicable right now! She shares some of her favorite breathing techniques and postures for relaxation, as well as some of the deeper non-movement aspects of yoga. In the intro, Laura and Sarah discuss their own experiences with yoga & meditation. The Q&A segment features a listener question about managing childcare transitions.

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Bright Spots & Future Changes: Current COVID-19 Related Musings Apr 28, 2020

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This is a traditional Laura & Sarah conversational episode, with a discussion of things currently keeping our spirits up as well as lessons/changes that may stick even when the pandemic is (eventually) behind us all! Plus, Laura reveals her newest project (exciting!) and Sarah shares a much more minor but notable blog-related achievement. In the Q&A, they answer a listener question about charitable donations.

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