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 life.

Episode List

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

Jul 28th, 2026 9:00 AM

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 year, though, she added some support. She shares her progress and Laura discusses her own prior adventures in organization.They also discuss the merits of various techniques, from Kon-Mari to extreme minimalism and more!In the Q&A, a listener wonders: what's in their everyday bags?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Jul 21st, 2026 9:00 AM

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 founder of Eat Play Say, a resource for parents of babies and toddlers and a treasure trove of practical advice for working mothers.In the Q&A, a listener asks for details on Laura and Sarah's skincare routines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calendar Mastery with Kelly Nolan EP 467

Jul 14th, 2026 9:00 AM

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 joins Sarah to chat all about her methods.Find out more from Kelly at kellynolan.com or @_kellynolan_ on IGSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Jul 7th, 2026 9:00 AM

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 spend plenty of time driving!).Then, they discuss hosting, and hope to empower listeners to just Host the Thing, from a causal book club hang to a big dinner fete.In the Q&A, a listener asks thoughts on rewarding kids for good behavior - is it a bribe?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Jun 30th, 2026 9:00 AM

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 leave a goal behind if it's a purposeful choice!Categories included personal (hobbies + beyond), relationships, work, family/home, and fun.In the Q&A a listener wonders whether Laura and Sarah listen to their own episodes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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