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Best Laid Plans

Sarah Hart-Unger
Goal Setting
Planning Techniques
Media Consumption
Work-Life Balance
Nested Goals
Time Management
Productivity
Mental Health
Reading
Podcasting
Parenting
Self-Care
Rest
Social Media
Media Curation
Digital Detox
Planning
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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Welcome to the March Q&A episode!

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- Do Nested Goals work in the work setting, and if so, would you do the planning for both at the same time, or separate things out?

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Jessica lives in California with her husband and is a mother of 6! In today's episode, she shares her own detailed planned peace, discussing how she keeps things organized in such a large and active household.

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In the first part of this episode, Sarah shares some listener follow up to the Task Management episode from 2 weeks ago, including use of Apple Reminders voice entry feature, a simple Notes strategy, Teux Deux, and one listener's analog solution.

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Episode: Another Innovative Planning Technique: Monthly Workflows with Ronna EP 280
Jen Ludwig
Author and holiday planning enthusiast
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Skye Waterson
ADHD strategist and host of a podcast in the ADHD space
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Episode: ADHD-Friendly Planning Solutions with Skye Waterson EP 271
Kathleen Paley
Expert in maximizing points for travel and host of The Reframe Podcast
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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
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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
Gab Saper
Stylist and wardrobe editor; empowers women to embrace their bodies through style.
The Wardrobe Editor
Episode: Curating and Editing your Wardrobe with Stylist Gab Saper EP 236

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Sarah Hart-Unger
Host of Best Laid Plans

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • I look forward to Mondays!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UFGatorz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Practical & Inspiring All at Once

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marlinster
    United States2 months ago
  • Newer listener

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mena918
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • Delivers

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p0llyp0cky
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise the host for being practical, uplifting, and relatable.

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March Q&A: Planning Your Planning (!), Nested Goals at Work, Email Integration Solutions, and More EP 292
Q: What should listeners look forward to in upcoming episodes or live events, and how can they stay informed about new content?
The host invites listeners to sign up for the newsletter to get updates on events like Best Laid Plans Live and provides the newsletter link for early access and announcements.
March Q&A: Planning Your Planning (!), Nested Goals at Work, Email Integration Solutions, and More EP 292
Q: How do you approach mood and health tracking, and what have you found works well for seeing patterns over weeks or months?
Subjective but practical methods like color‑coded mood tracking or simple notes on a health log can reveal trends; combining mood with health data helps understand patterns and inform future planning habits.
March Q&A: Planning Your Planning (!), Nested Goals at Work, Email Integration Solutions, and More EP 292
Q: Can you share your approach to volunteering or community activism within a busy schedule, and how you decide where to invest time or money?
Plan community activities as a distinct domain within seasonal planning, pick a few concrete actions (even small ones or donations), and ensure they fit into your calendar rather than trying to do everything at once.
March Q&A: Planning Your Planning (!), Nested Goals at Work, Email Integration Solutions, and More EP 292
Q: What about planning and coordinating calendars across Outlook and Google, and do you have any tips for syncing or avoiding chaos when real‑time updates aren't possible?
Real‑time syncing between Outlook and Google can be imperfect; use solutions like third‑party sync tools cautiously and explore alternatives such as syncing to iPhone calendar with apps like Fantastical, and rely on paper planning as a dependable fallback.
March Q&A: Planning Your Planning (!), Nested Goals at Work, Email Integration Solutions, and More EP 292
Q: How do you integrate personal and professional Nested Goals—should they be separate or merged, and how do you handle the overlap with unpredictable, day‑to‑day work?
The Nested Goals system can work in both domains; keep a weekly view that references both monthly lists and personal/work lists, and consider separating planning sessions if work dominates home life, while still integrating overarching goals where helpful.

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A practical, listener-driven show focused on planning, productivity, and tools for organizing life. Episodes span personal planning systems, family logistics, desk-side reviews of planners and apps, and interviews with planning experts. The host frequently shares actionable tactics (e.g., time-blocking, nested goals, and calendar hygiene) and weaves in real-life anecdotes to keep planning approachable and sustainable. A notable strength is the mix of deep-dive technique episodes with candid reviews and guest conversations, making it useful for both enthusiasts and professionals seeking concrete, repeatable methods.

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4. Kathleen Paley
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8. Caroline Cohen

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