Best of Both Worlds Podcast

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 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

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.

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 professor with 5 kids (ages 5-college!) who also has an old-school blog called harrytimes.com.In the Q&A, a listener wonders how to get the family to agree on a movie. (Or not!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 new releases to non-fiction on trilobites.Book Sarah mentions: The One Day You Were My Husband by Rosie WalshIn the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for tips on helping kids manage summer work - how to prevent overwhelm without having to nag?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 current use cases for AI. Was this episode, in fact, AI-drafted or generated? (NO!)In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for tips for implementing TOAD time - Laura's acronym for Time Outside After Dinner! How do you beat the inertia especially when kids are young?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.