Laura and Sarah recently took a podcasting/relaxation retreat together, and got to record together for the time in years! This episode is quite meta, as it's all about retreats -- why you might consider taking one, how to plan a retreat, micro-retreats, and more.

In the Q&A, a variation on a common question is asked -- with a flexible job that the listener generally is happy with, does it make sense to stay 80% with Fridays completely off, or go full time?

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In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss recent kids' birthday parties, from video game trucks to cold playgrounds. Then, Sarah interviews Molly Beck, podcast listener and tech entrepreneur.

They chat about family logistics, her work story, division of labor in their house (50/50!), and much more!

For the Q&A portion, a listener writes in asking for tips on making the morning process of leaving the house for day care/school with an infant + 2 bigger kids more efficient.

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In the intro, Sarah and Laura discuss their creative processes -- how do they come up with ideas, content, writing? Then, social psychology professor and author Tessa West joins Laura to chat about "Jerks at Work" -- her phrasing and part of the title of her upcoming book, Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them.

In the Q&A, a science professor writes in asking how to help students/postdocs set and reach for goals.

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This episode is centered around all things Disney! Laura and Sarah open by discussion Disney memories from childhood and then move on to more recent trips. They share their some tips as well as their favorite and not-so-favorite things about going there at different family ages + stages. In the Q&A, they discuss Disney alternatives, including Legoland and Universal!

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Laura and Sarah open this episode by discussing the sports their kids are currently engaged in. Then, Laura interviews Rebecca Smith, Director of Complete Performance Coaching and founder of the #PerformHappy community for sport parents.

In the Q&A, Sarah and Laura brainstorm sports ideas for a child that is perhaps a bit less physically inclined.

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