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Best Laid Plans

Sarah Hart-Unger
Goal Setting
Planning Techniques
Media Consumption
Work-Life Balance
Nested Goals
Productivity
Time Management
Planning
Mental Health
Reading
Podcasting
Rest
Parenting
Self-Care
Social Media
Media Curation
Digital Detox
Google Tasks
Google Calendar
Personal Productivity

Welcome to Best Laid Plans -- a podcast all about planning and the planning tools we love. From planning techniques and organizing philosophies to planners and notebooks, we cover it all. Host Sarah Hart-Unger is a mother of 3, physician, podcasting pro, and a lover of lists and all things paper! Listen in weekly for conversations about planning and productivity as well as product reviews and inte... more

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In today's episode, Sarah shares a listener tip, a store spotlight, and some great Q&A centered around morning routines and actually USING one's planner on a daily basis!

Keep your questions coming - Sarah can be reached via email (sarah hart unger a... more

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In today's episode, Sarah opens by reminding listeners of her upcoming book launch (T-8 days and counting - you can still get the preorder bonuses by visiting theshubox.com/preorders). And, she shares the happy news that Best Laid Plans was named by ... more

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In today's episode, Sarah goes through the physical tools she used in 2025 and shares her 2026 Planner Stack!

This episode has a video component if you'd like to see the planners -- visit

youtu.be/Bf5G8_pSr2s to get a visual!

Products menti... more

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In today's episode, Sarah empties her email inbox (and some other life inboxes) in real time! Find out how much time it took her to get from ~140 messages (half a week's worth of accumulation) in her primary gmail inbox to 0, what she did with all of... more

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Recent Guests

Ronna Belinky
Productivity and time management expert, creator of Workflows by Ronna
Workflows by Ronna
Episode: Another Innovative Planning Technique: Monthly Workflows with Ronna EP 280
Jodi Wellman
Author and speaker who focuses on living intentionally
Episode: Planning Spotlight: Annual Rituals, Spontaneity, and More with Jodi Wellman EP 276
Jen Ludwig
Author and holiday planning enthusiast
Episode: Your Celebration Season On Ramp with Jen Ludwig EP 275
Skye Waterson
ADHD strategist and host of a podcast in the ADHD space
Unconventional Organization
Episode: ADHD-Friendly Planning Solutions with Skye Waterson EP 271
Kathleen Paley
Expert in maximizing points for travel and host of The Reframe Podcast
The Reframe
Episode: Planning to Travel for Less with Kathleen Paley EP 264
Allison Daminger
Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of What's on Her Mind?
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Mental Load Expert Allison Daminger Answers Your Burning Questions About Planning and Household Management EP 260
Lizzie Post
Expert in etiquette and great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post
Emily Post Institute
Episode: Where Planning Meets Etiquette with Lizzie Post of the Emily Post Institute EP 254
Allison Schaaf
CEO of PrepDish and mother of four
PrepDish
Episode: Planning Meals and the Rest of Life with Allison Schaaf, Business Owner and Mother of 4 EP 248
Caroline Cohen
Podcaster at Wellness While Walking
Episode: The Gap Between Planning and Doing EP 245

Host

Sarah Hart-Unger
Host and facilitator focused on planning and productivity, with a personal touch from her experiences as a mother and physician. She blends practical insights on planning with relatable anecdotes, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for listeners.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • I Have Listened to Every Episode!

    Every Tuesday, I go onto my Apple Podcasts and download your latest podcast. You are so unbelievably consistent, your podcasts are enjoyable and I wish you all the best.

    This episode was fantastic as I too think EC shouldn’t have been a judge. Maybe Amy Tangerine or a planner-adjacent person would have been better.

    And I am So happy Laurel Denise planners were included. Those planners are my planner peace.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraJevtich
    United States3 months ago
  • Delivers

    Fun and functional, upbeat yet real. Concrete planning examples plus more abstract planning principles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p0llyp0cky
    United States3 months ago
  • Helping me to love planning more than I loathe it. 😂

    I admit I have love/hate relationship with planning, but this podcast inspires me to love planning more than I loathe it. I appreciate the in-depth planner reviews, Q&A’s/behind the scenes with Sarah, and the “planner-adjacent” conversations with guests, diving not only into their areas of expertise but how they plan and the tools that they use. Thanks for all you do, Sarah!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moms Overcoming Overwhelm
    United States4 months ago
  • 😍 I love planning! 📝

    If you love planning, this is the place for you! We can all geek out and enjoy planning for FUN and also for productivity and reaching goals. 😂

    Sarah has a cheerful voice and each episode is well planned but also very real and relatable!

    Really enjoy this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shana | budgetbesties.com
    United States4 months ago
  • Your New Best Friend

    I found BLP from a guest sharing their interview episode and I enjoyed the ep immensely, which is rare because I’m not big on podcasts. Since then, I’ve worked my way through the entire back catalog of episodes. Sarah became my companion on my long commutes and I genuinely enjoyed listening to every episode. Sarah strikes the perfect balance of rotating episode “themes” (interviews, product reviews, planning process explanations, and more) to keep the content engaging. She’s also found the perfe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah from Houston TX
    United States7 months ago

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Listeners express enthusiasm for practical, relatable advice, appreciating the balance of fun and productivity in planning.
Many enjoy the community aspect, feeling that the host connects with them on a personal level.
The audience values the diverse content, such as planner reviews and expert interviews, finding them informative and engaging.

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Your Celebration Season On Ramp with Jen Ludwig EP 275
Q: When do you start planning for the holidays?
Jen reveals that she begins planning in early November and even starts Christmas shopping during the summer.
Your Celebration Season On Ramp with Jen Ludwig EP 275
Q: How did you get so into planning the holiday season?
Jen discusses her passion for planning during the holiday season and avoiding the associated stress and chaos.
ADHD-Friendly Planning Solutions with Skye Waterson EP 271
Q: What are some of your systems when you do your daily planning in Notion?
Skye explained her system for daily planning includes prioritizing tasks based on urgency and breaking them down into simple steps to follow.
ADHD-Friendly Planning Solutions with Skye Waterson EP 271
Q: What got you so excited about working with people in the ADHD space?
Skye shared that her goal is to empower those with unconventional brains to achieve financial freedom, stemming from her personal experiences with ADHD.
Planner Peace & Accessibility + Discussing Wirecutter's 2026 Planner Picks EP 268
Q: Do you know if any planner brands or creators are already thinking about this?
The host encourages the community to share suggestions or ideas for improving accessibility in planning. They reflect on the need for more visible options in the planner market.

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Focused on all aspects of planning and productivity, the content emphasizes practical techniques and tools to help listeners effectively organize their lives. The host often shares personal experiences, reviews planning products, and interviews experts in the planning community to offer diverse perspectives on planning methodologies. Each episode seeks to inspire listeners by providing actionable insights and fostering a sense of community, especially among those who appreciate the importance of planning in achieving goals and enhancing daily life. Specifically, the focus on both fun and productivity in planning is a distinctive feature, making it appealing to a wide range of listeners looking to improve their organizing skills.

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2. Jodi Wellman
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