Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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 school has definitely been a journey, and the adventure looks different every time!This year, Laura and Sarah have kids ranging from 1st grade to college sophomore. They share notes on re-entry, from anticipated morning schedules to trepidations about new levels.In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips on NOT forgetting about things you'd like to think about in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 (13 in her book!) that mentally strong people DON'T do.In the Q&A, a listener asks for ideas to support a friend going through an especially tough time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Reid on the topic.Dr. Reid is a clinical psychologist with expertise in the areas of guilt and shame, and her book, Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life from Unreasonable Expectations, is out now.In the Q&A, a listener wonders exactly WHEN the moment in parenting occurs when you can sleep until you feel like waking up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 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

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.