Best Time To Shift English Edition Podcasts (2025)

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Keep it Hot: WORK Edition! EP 432 36:56

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3d ago36:56

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura discuss ways to rekindle the flame . . . with your job! While hot fiery passion may not actually be feasible (or even the goal!), there are some ways that might help you enjoy your hours spent at work more. Lots of ideas are discussed in this episode, from increased engagement to professional development and PTO …

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Finding Your Life's Purpose with Suzy Welch EP 431 38:05

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In today's episode, Laura interviews Suzy Welch, a New York Times best-selling author, business journalist, and television commentator, and also an NYU professor. She and Laura talk career advice and she provides thoughts and advice on finding your purpose -- a topic she talks about in her new book, Becoming You, as well as her popular course at NY…

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How to Fall in Love with Your Weekends EP 430 33:17

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share a 5-part formula for crafting a weekend that you truly enjoy -- or that at least contains some elements you enjoy! They acknowledge the struggle (it's real!) of weekends feeling like a lot of work during the infant/toddler years and provide suggestions that might help in that era, plus plenty of discussion …

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Things Making Us Happy Now: Fall Edition EP 429 32:24

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In this chatty (and positive) episode, Sarah and Laura trade off naming things making them happy now, in this fall season. Categories run the gamut from Laura's new planner to fresh-caught fish! In the Q&A, they share carpool dos and don'ts for a listener frustrated by a carpool that seems to be taking away more time than it is giving due to logist…

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The Busy Woman's Guide to Reading More EP 428 39:07

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Sarah and Laura kick off this episode with 5 of their most recent reads -- an interesting variety to say the least! Then, they share tips to fit more reading into your life, as well as specifics on how they choose to do it -- including a discussion of paper vs electronic, morning or evening, and how they pick their books. In the Q&A, a listener wri…

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Avoiding the Comparison Trap & More with Kate Strickler EP 427 44:23

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Time Tracking Manifesto! EP 246 36:58

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In today's episode, Laura discusses the merits of time tracking, while Sarah shares how her own time tracking has evolved over time. Laura shares some of the most common findings from the (many) others who have shared their time logs with her, and she also talks about why she's kept put the habit for more than TEN years running now! In the Q&A, a l…

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Sharing Truth with Jen Hatmaker EP 425 35:29

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open by remembering the spring of 2020, the last time Jen was on the show and a time frame just a bit before the opening of her new memoir, Awake. Jen shares how she's evolved her career with time and what it was like to share her raw experiences in her recent work, which chronicles the dissolution of her marriag…

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Big Kids & Big Feelings with Alyssa Black Campbell EP 424 35:35

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open talking about the upcoming elementary school year, and then Laura interviews Alyssa Blask Campbell, head of Seed and Sew, an organization devoted to raising emotionally intelligent children. Alyssa can be found at seedandsew.org and @tinyhumansbigemotions on IG. In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for ad…

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Surprising Things About Our 40s: Laura and Sarah Share What They've Learned So Far EP 423 34:48

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura share things they've learned in their 40s -- a decade people don't necessarily look forward to, but one that they are both definitely enjoying! They also give a round-up of quotes they've found themselves spouting on numerous occasions, from "People are a good use of time" (by Laura!) and several more. See omnyst…

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So Many Lists! From 100 Dreams to Someday/Maybe and Beyond EP 422 36:34

2M ago36:34

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their favorite lists to make and to keep! Examples include a 100 Dreams Lists, a Someday Maybe list, Seasonal Fun Lists, various Gift Lists, and more. In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering how to encourage a reluctant child to attend overnight camp. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Annual Back to School Extravaganza: From Kindergarten to College! EP 421 37:24

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share their thoughts, plans, and ideas around back to school -- possibly round 9 of this discussion, but it changes every year! They chat about routines, new challenges, college (!), homework, bedtime, and more. In the Q&A, they discuss: packed or school lunch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The Family Table: Dinner + Beyond with Dr. Reshma Shah EP 420 40:20

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Dr. Reshma Shah is a board-certified pediatrician and expert on feeding families and plant-based nutrition. In today's episode, Sarah and Laura open by talking about how their families are doing dinner these days, and then Sarah interviews Reshma who provides insights on her Family Table approach, including her recommendations for selective eaters …

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Trips with Friends: How + Why to Make it Happen EP 419 36:37

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura discuss maintaining adult friendships, and then Sarah delves into her recent 'friends trip' -- the planning, the execution, and the fun! In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura provide strategies for fitting in work over vacation or while traveling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Wellness Trends (from GLP-1s to Digital Detoxes!) + Ideas to Help You Reset EP 418 42:24

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In this fun episode, Sarah and Laura share their own takes on popular wellness trends that seem to be taking the world by storm. Topics discussed range from cold plunges to GLP-1 medications and beyond, and there are hot takes galore. Then, both hosts share various strategies that help them reset when facing their own habit challenges or just to ge…

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Disability Advocate Heather Avis on Shifting Narratives and Promoting Inclusivity EP 417 35:32

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Heather Avis is a parent of two children with Down Syndrome. She shares her powerful adoption story and her mission to shift the narratives around special needs. She also has great perspective on helping kids develop resilience and embrace what makes them different. Her new children's book, I Like You So Much, is available wherever books are sold. …

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Family Matters: Navigating Extended Family Relationships EP 416 39:39

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Extended family relationships: they can be wonderful, and they can be hard! In today's episode, Sarah and Laura talk through some common challenges in this arena -- from conflict over traveling for the holidays to family members as babysitters -- and provide ideas that might help make things a little bit easier. Plus, family text chains and a thoug…

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Pregnancy in the Spotlight with CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes EP 415 35:36

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In today’s episode, Laura interviews Kristen Holmes, a senior White House correspondant for CNN who just had her second child in Janaury (meaning she spent most of the presidential campaign last year pregnant!). She shares her strategies for combining pregnancy, early parenthood, and work while on a big public-facing career track. In the Q&A, a lis…

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Dressing for Self-Respect: Work Wardrobe Secrets with Fashion Expert Marcy Syms EP 414 40:48

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In today’s episode, Sarah interviews Marcy Syms, former CEO of an apparel corporation and current founding trustee and president of the Sy Syms Foundation. Marcy believes that clothing is a form of self-respect, and a powerful PR tool. She discusses why it makes sense to invest time and money into our wardrobes, and how to do so effectively, with s…

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2025 Mid-Year Review: Ups, Downs, and Surprises EP 413 34:32

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In today’s episode, Laura and Sarah share their traditional mid-year review! They revisit 2025 goals in several categories, including personal, career, relationships, and household, and reflect on their chosen words of the year. In the Q&A, a listener asks for tips about when to fit in more summer reading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Skip the Misery: From Ice Baths to Spa Showers EP 412 33:30

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss ways to add more joy into every day, as opposed to seeking out opportunities for suffering (ice baths being one trendy example of this)! They discuss elevating daily routines, finding high points in the work day (including good breaks), and making the most of those golden evening hours. In the Q&A, a list…

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Kids + Tech from Silicon Valley Insider Rachel Fuld Cohen EP 411 38:29

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah share the apps they wouldn't want to go without, and then Rachel Fuld Cohen joins Laura to discuss kids and tech from an insider's perspective; Rachel is co-founder and COO of Silicon Society, an EdTech company focused on creating scalable, personalized, & cutting edge learning experiences in the AI Age, and is p…

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Fun for the Whole Family (Even with a 13-Year Age Gap!) EP 410 36:16

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura chat about the start to their summers, and then dive into the topic of whole-family fun. Laura's kids are 5-18, and Sarah's are 7-13 -- both acknowledge the challenge that "whole family fun" can present especially with decent-sized age gaps, and provide some ideas to help (or in some cases, arguments for throwing…

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Preserving Family Memories + More with Chatbooks Founder Vanessa Quigley EP 409 43:35

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Sarah and Laura share their current practices for preserving family memories, and then Vanessa Quigley joins Sarah to share her experiences in building Chatbooks, as well as her take on why printing family memories are so important. She also discusses her entrepreneurial journey and some of the ways in which Chatbooks has become a company known for…

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Advancement at Work with Lareina Yee, Author of The Broken Rung EP 408 40:41

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In today's episode, senior consulting partner Lareina Yee comes on to discuss career advancement, with a discussion of what is behind fewer women n top leadership positions. She shares the current challenges, but also practical tips to help avoid missing out on important career opportunities. Lareina Yee is an author of The Broken Rung: When the Ca…

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Thinking Through Summer: Top 5 Edition EP 407 33:36

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss all things summer, with the format of: - 5 ways to celebrate the kickoff of summer - 5 summer challenges - 5 things they want to do - 5 summer-themed loves of the week! In the Q&A, they discuss the common dilemma of handling that last week of summer before school starts (when camp options are sparse!) See…

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Later Phases of Parenting + Midlife Leisure Pursuits with Meagan Francis EP 406 41:34

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In today's episode, Meagan chats with Laura about launching kids into the real world (timely!), and they also pivot to talking all things fun and leisure. Meagan's book, The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read: How to Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What's Next is out this month and available wherever books are sold. Find lots more from Meagan at meag…

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Hybrid Careers and More with Dr. Tiffany Moon (of Real Housewives of Dallas!) EP 405 42:05

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In today’s episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Tiffany Moon, anesthesiologist and reality TV start (Real Housewives of Dallas)! They chat about Tiffany’s unique life and career journey, Tiffany’s hybrid career, handling negativity as a public figure, and weaponized professionalism. Dr. Tiffany Moon’s new book, Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Cha…

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Sarah Armstrong on Divorce and Working Motherhood EP 404 37:56

7M ago37:56

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Laura and Sarah open by discussing topics that people seem to be talking about more openly, including divorce. Listeners had requested a divorce expert, and Sarah Armstrong delivers here as the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved. Sarah has spent years thinking about how to best move forward…

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Organize First and Decorate Second with Whitney English EP 403 40:20

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Author and designer Whitney English chats with Laura in this episode about organizing and decorating, which she recommends always doing in that order! First, Sarah and Laura chat about Whitney's planner creations, and delve into their own organizing projects. In the Q&A segment, a listener writes in asking for bathing suit recommendations! Whitney'…

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Your RTO (Return to Office) Survival Guide EP 402 35:21

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This episode begins with a great soapbox discussion about RTO mandates, and then Sarah and Laura delve into ways to try to help if you are in this situation. Sarah lists some positive aspects she's found about working in an office (in her case, a clinical setting) and then both share tips to help moving forward. In the Q&A, a listener writes in ask…

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"I Thought It Would Be Better Than This": Expectations vs Reality with Jessica Turner EP 401 37:44

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of things that seemed like they would be . . .well, better than they actually turned out to be. Then, author Jessica Turner joins Laura to discuss this topic, also covered in her new book called I Thought It Would Be Better Than This: Rise from Disappointment, Regain Control, and Rebuild a …

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Celebrating 400 + Carving Out Deep Work Time EP 400 35:07

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah celebrate reaching the big 4-0-0, with some discussion of accumulated topics and lessons learned. Then, Laura and Sarah share tips of carving out enough time to get focused work done. Everyone knows it's important to have time to really delve into work and concentrate, but the practical aspects of doing that aren…

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Never Have I Ever . . . EP 399 40:05

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In this fun conversational episode, Sarah and Laura play the "Never Have I Ever" game, revealing some fun facts about each of their lives. This is a lighter episode, but if you've ever been curious as to whether either of them have had wardrobe malfunctions or danced on a bar, this one is for you :) In the Q&A, a listener asks for advice hosting a …

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Life Updates + Adjustments: Laura Interviews Sarah Ep 398 33:49

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Sarah has had quite a bit going on over the past couple of weeks, and Laura interviews her about these events and how she's doing now in this episode. They talk about the challenges of planning ahead when there's more uncertainty, and the ways it can be helpful to pivot when things don't go according to plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Positive Parenting Milestones: The Flip Side of "Just You Wait . . ." EP 397 42:43

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Note: If you have differently-abled children, you might want to skip this episode if a discussion of typically-timed childhood milestones would be triggering to you. The counterpoint to the classic "Just You Wait . . ." adage, this episode discusses lots of positive aspects of kids growing older, more verbal, and independent -- from baby and toddle…

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Making A Name For Yourself EP 396 36:48

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What comes up when you Google yourself, and are you happy the result? Sarah and Laura discuss ways of letting the world know about your expertise, from providing evidence of your competency, the value of persistence, being open to opportunity, and more! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for non-travel spring break ideas. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Raising Calm Kids in a Worry-Filled World EP 395 38:47

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There's always plenty to worry about, but things can get overwhelming for kids very quickly. In today's episode, licensed therapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans chat with Laura about how we can encourage calm, even when the news feed isn't. BONUS: many of these tips apply to adults, too! In the Q&A, a listener wonders: at what age do kids start c…

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Challenging "Good Mother" Myths with Nancy Reddy EP 394 46:25

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What does a "good mother" image conjure up for us, and WHERE did we get those ideas, anyway? Nancy Reddy seeks to answer these questions in her book The Good Mother Myth, and this interview goes through many of these myths (those that apply to the early years and the later parenting years, too) with a nod to where they came from and where we might …

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Keep It Hot: Valentine's Day Inspired Tips for Keeping the Romance Alive EP 393 34:00

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura are going to share listener challenges and tips around keeping the spice in their relationships. (Neither will get too personal given the nature of the topic, so grateful for the anonymous contributors!) You might want to use headphones on this one around kids :) Topics addressed include time challenges, hormonal…

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All the Money In the World: Interesting Money Questions to Ponder EP 392 40:51

9M ago40:51

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This is a money-themed episode WITHOUT the usual tips to invest in low-fee index funds and avoid the expensive avocado toast. Laura revisits some of the interesting lessons from her 2012 book All the Money in the World, and provides some thought-provoking money questions that she and Sarah answer. Take these prompts as a chance to do some money-rel…

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Repurposing: Ideas for Using It Again (Plus Bonus "Empties" Segment!) EP 391 36:58

10M ago36:58

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Laura and Sarah open by discussing "empties" in several categories - the things they find themselves buying over and over again. Then, they discuss the concept of repurposing and share ideas for repurposing in multiple categories, from intellectual property to kids' clothes and household items. In the Q&A, a listener writes in wondering how to hand…

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Airtight Task Management: Ideas + Strategies EP 390 37:56

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In today's episode, Sarah and Laura conquer a common January conundrum: task management! Sarah came up with the term "airtight task management" to describe a system that allows for you to effectively corral all of your tasks and also ensure they bubble up at the right times! In general, this involves capturing all of the necessary inputs and priori…

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Reading Habits + Book Talk with Traci Thomas of The Stacks Podcast EP 389 45:05

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If you're looking to increase your reading in 2025, today's episode is for you!. Sarah and Laura discuss their reading habits and the Traci Thomas joins Sarah to discuss all things books, from reading habits during busy seasons (Traci has twins!), curating your reading lists, getting out of ruts, tracking reading, and much more. In the Q&A, a liste…

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Winter Fun & A Time Tracking Challenge EP 388 37:44

10M ago37:44

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss their ideas for a Winter Fun list, even though they definitely have different winter climate experiences. Then, Laura introduces this year's Time Tracking Challenge! Sarah asks Laura questions about her time tracking practices, from methods to insights gained. Laura invites listeners to join her in tracki…

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2025 Goals Extravaganza! EP 387 38:49

11M ago38:49

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It's that time of here - here comes the annual goals ep, just in time for 2025! Today, Sarah and Laura share their 2025 goals (in mostly-finalized form) in several domains: personal, work, relationships, and home! In the Q&A, they discuss how often they review their own lists: seasonally or more? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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2024 in Review: Highlights, Lowlights, and Goals Report EP 386 44:45

11M ago44:45

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It's the annual "look back" episode, covering 2024 in review! Sarah and Laura share their 2024 highlights, lowlights, and do a detailed reviews of the goals they set one year ago (and shared on the show!). Find out how close they came to their stated goals (spoiler: nailed it in some areas, not so much in others), and stay tuned for next week when …

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Kid-Friendly Adventures Abroad with Travel Expert Oneika Raymond EP 385 46:26

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Laura and Sarah open by discussing the top trips they've ever taken with kids, and whether they ever dreamed of living abroad. Then, Sarah interviews Oneika Raymond! Known as Oneika the Traveller, she is an Emmy-award-winning journalist, speaker, and TV host with a passion for travel and sharing all about it! She has a 5-year old, and shares tips, …

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Little Life Hacks: Small Actions that Make the Rest of Life Easier EP 384 32:20

11M ago32:20

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In today's episode, Laura and Sarah record live together! They take turns alternating their favorite life hacks, from the philosophical (be okay repeating certain things, if you love them) to the mundane (keyboard shortcuts and apps)! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about activities for tweens and teens - what are some things this age group…

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Organizing Your Home and Beyond with Shira Gill EP 383 46:24

12M ago46:24

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In today’s episode, Sarah chats with Shira Gill, author of LifeStyled, out this week about all things organizing. Shira shares all about her philosophy of “edit then elevate”, and discusses cataloguing all of her belongings, and her advice for getting started w a big intimidating organizing project! In the Q&A, Laura and Sarah answer a listener que…