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Best Laid Plans

Sarah Hart-Unger
Planning
Goal Setting
Productivity
Planning Techniques
Task Management
Time Management
Self-Care
Mental Health
Planning Tools
Meal Planning
ADHD
Back To School
Social Media
Hobonichi
Education
Work-Life Balance
Personal Development
Planning Systems
Monthly Planning
Self-Improvement

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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Inspired by an episode of EMPowered Radio (macroswithem.com/pages/podcast) , Sarah is listing her top 10 Standard Operating Procedures or rules for planning and life management.

The summary:

• Take your time to plan well, FIRST.

• No ta... more

It's a planner-packed episode today!

Sarah discusses:

- Planner buying season - mindset + shopping tips! For fun, Sarah's 2027 stack can be viewed at youtube.com/@bestlaidplansvideo

- Upcoming planning experiences, including Planning 2027 (registrati... more

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In today's mixed bag episode, Sarah chats about:

- Current life update, 1 month into Quintile 4 (Back to School)

- Hobonichi drama with happy ending (eventual unboxing video will be at www.youtube.com/@BestLaidPlansVideo -- but likely not for... more

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In today's episode, Sarah interviews author and mother of 3 Gemma Hartley about her planning system, with a focus on the tools Gemma uses to plan (and enjoy life!) while she tackles bit projects like writing a book.

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Recent Guests

Gemma Hartley
Author, journalist, and planning enthusiast
Author, journalist
Episode: Planning Big Projects + Making Room for Fun with Gemma Hartley EP 320
Lisa Woodruff
Founder and CEO of Organize 365; author
Organize 365
Episode: Climbing Out of a Hard Phase with Lisa Woodruff EP 309
Laura Vanderkam
Author and time management expert discussing Big Time
Author, Big Time
Episode: The Intersection of Time Management x Planning with Laura Vanderkam EP 301
Emilie Schario
VP of Engineering at Kilocode; planning and AI enthusiast
Kilocode
Episode: Can AI Help You Plan Your Life? A Real-Life Experiment with Emilie Schario EP 299
September Gerety
empty nest mother of four, CEO of an early childhood consulting company
CEO of a company that does consulting in early childhood
Episode: Where To START, and Planning to Revolutionize Your Social Life EP 295
Dana K. White
Decluttering expert and author
Dana K. White (Slab Comes Clean)
Episode: Decluttering with Dana K White (Plus An Update from Sarah!) EP 293
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

Host

Sarah Hart-Unger
Host of Best Laid Plans; physician, mother of 3, podcasting pro; loves planning, notebooks, and practical productivity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Love Sarah and her podcast

    I love Sarah and her podcast and her book on nest planning. I am a long time planner and I consider planning one of my hobbies. I am a longtime advocate of Dave and Allen’s book getting things done, but I still had trouble getting things checked off my lists. Sarah’s nested planning approach and great weekly tips helped me become way better at getting cool things done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    great for meditators
    United Statesa month ago
  • Approachable Planning Fun

    I really enjoy the approachable way this podcast discusses planning that makes me feel better about enjoying the planning almost as much as the event itself. Sarah is friendly and enthusiastic about her topic in a way that doesn’t make you feel guilty for not doing everything the way that she does it. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaFemmeQuiRit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Serious about planning (but not TOO serious :)

    Whenever I catch myself taking planning and organization a little too “seriously” I find myself gravitating back to Sarah’s podcast. She has such a positive and realistic approach to living an intentional life and I find her shining light to be just the right prescription for my “planning stress”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m/h/s
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best way to start the week

    I found no better way to start Monday mornings than with this upbeat, always practical planning podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elle020820
    United States2 months ago
  • Is your production team speeding up the recording?

    I like this podcast but I am compelled to send a message: listening to the “let’s plan our week together” episode and this is the first time I am finding you incredibly hard to listen to. It sounds like your producer sped up your voice? Or you have ingested too much caffeine or meds for the day? You sound manic and it’s literally giving me anxiety. You apologize for the rambling. The rambling isn’t a problem. Your fan base will listen to you as long as it takes within reason. A process episode i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lw yep.
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise actionable, practical planning tips and real-world examples.
Fans love the host's approachable, conversational style and consistency.
Sponsorships feel aligned with planning and family life; episodes are viewed as reliable planning resources.
Guests and reviews highlight thoughtful, useful insights on tools and planning systems.

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Mixed Bag Episode! Fall Life Update, Course Info, Weekend Ideas, and Planning FAQs EP 321
Q: What to do if work is highly reactive?
Accept the reactive nature, but carve out protected blocks for focused work and keep a flexible approach to planning that avoids over-scheduling reactive days.
Mixed Bag Episode! Fall Life Update, Course Info, Weekend Ideas, and Planning FAQs EP 321
Q: What if a month coincides with the season and you also want monthly planning?
Conquer the season first, then monthly planning; align timing so that seasonal scaffolding supports monthly and weekly planning rather than trying to do everything at once.
Mixed Bag Episode! Fall Life Update, Course Info, Weekend Ideas, and Planning FAQs EP 321
Q: What to do about planning with a partner who doesn't want to plan?
Have a heartfelt, light monthly or seasonal planning meeting and show how planning benefits the whole family, aiming for buy-in rather than forcing participation.
Mixed Bag Episode! Fall Life Update, Course Info, Weekend Ideas, and Planning FAQs EP 321
Q: What do I do with XYZ task?
Capture it somewhere you will review at the right time, with flexible options for calendaring or not, and link tasks to timeframes like this week, next week, month, next month, next season, or next year.
August Q&A: Digital Task Management, Uncluttered Phone Screens, Planner Perfectionism + More! EP 315
Q: How should you approach planning across academic vs calendar years, especially for parents and educators?
The host explains there is no one-size-fits-all rule, recommends seasonal rhythm and annual goals, and suggests a calendar roundup aligned with school dates to establish clear cut points for planning seasons.

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A practical, experience-driven show focused on planning, productivity, and organizational systems. Listeners hear a mix of personal planning experiments, analog-digital tool guidance, and real-world strategies for managing time, family schedules, and work. Episodes frequently feature reviews of planners and apps, guest perspectives from planning experts, and actionable frameworks you can apply to daily life, with sponsor reads tied to practical planning needs. A notable strengths are the host's transparent, approachable approach and a strong emphasis on sustainable routines over perfection, plus hands-on demonstrations that resonate with busy families and professionals alike.

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Recent guests on Best Laid Plans include:

1. Gemma Hartley
2. Lisa Woodruff
3. Laura Vanderkam
4. Emilie Schario
5. September Gerety
6. Dana K. White
7. Ronna Belinky
8. Jodi Wellman

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