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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In the intro, Sarah & Laura chat about her recent (rather tough) call week, including some future strategies. Then in the interview portion, Laura interviews Anandi Raman Creath, software engineer and mother of 2 based in Phoenix.

Anandi has achieved career satisfaction and success while working remotely with some flexibility, and she approaches both work and life with intention and creativity. She shares her strategies for bringing more fun to her work and parenting, both with her family and on her own.

In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking about ways to decide whether a given opportunity is worth it.

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This conversational episode features a few life updates from each host (most of them very minor, but still fun to chat about). Then, Laura gets into a discussion of some of the interesting patterns she's seen in time tracking logs for her upcoming book.

Then there are 3 questions featured. The first is a physician looking to take on a leadership position asking for tips about how to present herself. Question 2 comes from a lucky couple about to have 16 weeks of dual maternity leave (both parents!). Finally, a listener with a 4 year old writes in asking about what to do in place of nap time.

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