
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 305 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationPersonal JournalsSelf-ImprovementSociety & Culture | |||

In today's episode, Sarah reviews two planners for listeners looking for some fresh start energy this summer!
First is the Taja: www.tajaacademic.com/product/fitness-workout-journal-for-women-men-a55-5-x-8-5-workout-log-book-planner-for-track... more
In today's episode, Sarah shares step-by-step how she thinks through planning her summer (including her real-life plans and goals for this summer!). You can use this episode as your own summer planning guide by pausing it and answering the question f... more
In today's episode, Sarah shares some follow up listener comments to the prior discussion about the intersection between spending (or saving!) and planning, and then she delves into a (somewhat raw!) discussion of her feelings around AI, starting wit... more
In today's episode, Sarah provides a few life updates and then shares a wonderful planning tip from a listener.
Then, topics discussed include:
- Does planning help to save money?
- How do you avoid rewriting daily lists when things don't get done?
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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
I absolutely love Sarah’s approach to planning and time management. She makes intentional living feel achievable rather than overwhelming. Whether you are a planner enthusiast or just looking to bring more order to your days, this podcast is full of gold. Sarah is a fantastic host—highly recommend!
Discovered this podcast last year & it has been a delight! Thank you for creating entertaining and informative content week after week! I cannot wait to open Latest Episodes on Monday mornings to see what topic has dropped.
Loved your book too!
Sarah’s podcast is a delight to listen to. Her enthusiasm for all things planning & planning adjacent inspire me weekly to use my time well- to get the most out of life. I love hearing examples from her own life and all her practical tips. She’s amazing! I look forward to every episode and am thrilled with her new book which I devoured over winter break! Congratulations Sarah and Thank you for all you offer!
I look forward to this podcast every week. I also love Sarah’s book. It’s nice to have all the details in one place.
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A practical, hands-on show about planning, productivity, and the tools that make daily life smoother. Episodes frequently explore time management, budgeting, calendar mastery, and workflow optimization, often featuring host-led deep-dives, planner reviews, and real-world case studies from guests. A recurring strength is translating abstract productivity concepts into actionable steps, with guests ranging from AI practitioners and authors to parenting and decluttering experts. A notable edge is the consistent blend of analog planning traditions with modern tech, plus occasional sponsorships that align with practical planning needs. This combination makes the show valuable for listeners who love systems, routines, and tangible methods to recl... more
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2. Emilie Schario
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