In this episode, Sarah and Laura open with a discussion about stories and narratives and how they can be complicated (and not always helpful!). Then, Kindra Hall joins Laura to discuss the more positive aspects of the stories we tell -- both in work and in life. In the Q&amp;A, a listener writes in regarding the challenges of meshing a conservative religious culture and values system with working motherhood.Kindra's book released today (Jan 11!) and is called Choose Your Story, Change Your Life. Our SponsorsMicroban 24 Sanitizing Spray – for surface protection that lasts all day.Once Upon a Playtime: A podcast for kids + adults to listen to together, centered around the power of Play! Find out more at <a href="thegeniusofplay.org">thegeniusofplay.org</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Mailbag: Keeping goals in mind, childcare while traveling, job transitions, kid dates, and more!

Love your career? Love your family? Best of Both Worlds is the show for you! Hosts Laura Vanderkam, author of I Know How She Does It and a mom of five, and Sarah Hart-Unger, a practicing physician and mom of three, discuss work/life balance, career development, parenting, time management, productivity, and making time for fun. Tune in each week for strategies to help you thrive in all spheres of life.