Best Sarah Hart Unger Podcasts (2025)

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10 Quirky Planning Habits that Might Work for You! EP 253 31:00

28m ago31:00

31:00

In today's episode, Sarah welcomes listeners into summer (and southern hemisphere listeners into winter!). Then, she shares 10 less common (possibly quirky!) planning habits that work for her, from her tracking methods to her use of "defaults" and strategic use of break times, and more. She also shares a listener follow up to the new mom wondering …

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Advancement at Work with Lareina Yee, Author of The Broken Rung EP 408 40:41

6d ago40:41

40:41

In today's episode, senior consulting partner Lareina Yee comes on to discuss career advancement, with a discussion of what is behind fewer women n top leadership positions. She shares the current challenges, but also practical tips to help avoid missing out on important career opportunities. Lareina Yee is an author of The Broken Rung: When the Ca…

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Monthly Planning Rhythms + Completist Mini-Review EP 252 31:47

5d ago31:47

31:47

Today's episode is dedicated to monthly planning rhythms! Sarah discusses why the monthly planning level can be a challenging one, but then provides reasons to try giving it some attention! Elements Discussed: - Ways to add to the "fresh start" energy - screen backgrounds + monthly tracking - Monthly work plan (new element for Sarah!) - Monthly goa…

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Thinking Through Summer: Top 5 Edition EP 407 33:36

13d ago33:36

33:36

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah discuss all things summer, with the format of: - 5 ways to celebrate the kickoff of summer - 5 summer challenges - 5 things they want to do - 5 summer-themed loves of the week! In the Q&A, they discuss the common dilemma of handling that last week of summer before school starts (when camp options are sparse!) See…

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Mini-Review of Kendra Adachi's Playbooks + Planner Peace from A Completist Listener EP 251 23:32

12d ago23:32

23:32

In today's episode, Sarah shares a detailed Planner Peace submission (from a listener who listened to all 250 episodes of the BLP back catalog!) and provides a mini-review of Kendra Adachi's The Playbook, designed to be planner companions for each season, rather than planners themselves! Find The Playbook here: https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.c…

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Later Phases of Parenting + Midlife Leisure Pursuits with Meagan Francis EP 406 41:34

20d ago41:34

41:34

In today's episode, Meagan chats with Laura about launching kids into the real world (timely!), and they also pivot to talking all things fun and leisure. Meagan's book, The Last Parenting Book You'll Ever Read: How to Let Our Kids Go and Embrace What's Next is out this month and available wherever books are sold. Find lots more from Meagan at meag…

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Out of the Weeds + Listener Q&A: Processing Paper, Ideas for Digital/Paper Hybrid Systems, Planner Peace from NZ, and Visualizing Summer EP 250 34:19

21d ago34:19

34:19

In today's episode, Sarah share the strategies that got her feeling much less "in the weeds", including airtight task capture and inbox cleaning, plus monthly work planning! Then, she shares a Planner Peace segment from Ross in NZ, who uses mostly digital tools plus a paper daily and has an incredibly well-thought-out and organized overall ecosyste…

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Hybrid Careers and More with Dr. Tiffany Moon (of Real Housewives of Dallas!) EP 405 42:05

27d ago42:05

42:05

In today’s episode, Sarah interviews Dr. Tiffany Moon, anesthesiologist and reality TV start (Real Housewives of Dallas)! They chat about Tiffany’s unique life and career journey, Tiffany’s hybrid career, handling negativity as a public figure, and weaponized professionalism. Dr. Tiffany Moon’s new book, Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Cha…

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In the Weeds: Thoughts on Climbing Out from Overwhelm + Overload EP 249 26:59

26d ago26:59

26:59

In today's episode, Sarah gets real: she shares her current feelings of being "in the weeds", how she got there, and the strategies she hopes to employ to climb out. Additional Notes: Best Laid Plans LIVE in Florida: Planning 2026 has very few remaining slots - grab yours now at theshubox.com/blplive Sign up for the newsletter at theshubox.com/news…

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Sarah Armstrong on Divorce and Working Motherhood EP 404 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Laura and Sarah open by discussing topics that people seem to be talking about more openly, including divorce. Listeners had requested a divorce expert, and Sarah Armstrong delivers here as the author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children are Involved. Sarah has spent years thinking about how to best move forward…

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Planning Meals and the Rest of Life with Allison Schaaf, Business Owner and Mother of 4 EP 248 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Allison Schaaf is the creator and owner of PrepDish (longtime BLP sponsor!) and her business is based on planning, specifically around meals! But she also has plenty of wisdom to share around planning the rest of life, from long term goals to handling emails and managing a team. She is also highly interested in streamlining tasks as she is a mother…

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Organize First and Decorate Second with Whitney English EP 403 40:20

1M ago40:20

40:20

Author and designer Whitney English chats with Laura in this episode about organizing and decorating, which she recommends always doing in that order! First, Sarah and Laura chat about Whitney's planner creations, and delve into their own organizing projects. In the Q&A segment, a listener writes in asking for bathing suit recommendations! Whitney'…

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Routines (general thoughts + personal revamp!) + Planning Your Weekends EP 247 30:30

1M ago30:30

30:30

In today's episode, Sarah reflects on routines, noting that her recent episode on morning routines is already obsolete (as it applies to her own morning routine, anyway!). She shares thoughts about being flexible as you set your routines, and the need to continually re-evaluate, as well as her new morning routine. Then, she pivots to all things wee…

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Your RTO (Return to Office) Survival Guide EP 402 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

This episode begins with a great soapbox discussion about RTO mandates, and then Sarah and Laura delve into ways to try to help if you are in this situation. Sarah lists some positive aspects she's found about working in an office (in her case, a clinical setting) and then both share tips to help moving forward. In the Q&A, a listener writes in ask…

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Spring Planner Releases + Thinking About Summer EP 246 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

In today's episode, Sarah reflects on where we are in the year and offers encouragement and ideas to help you start thinking through summer. She also provides an overview of some fun planner releases for spring, including new editions from Erin Condren, Simplified, and Laurel Denise. Episode of Amanda's Favorites where she describes designing a pla…

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"I Thought It Would Be Better Than This": Expectations vs Reality with Jessica Turner EP 401 37:44

2M ago37:44

37:44

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah open with a discussion of things that seemed like they would be . . .well, better than they actually turned out to be. Then, author Jessica Turner joins Laura to discuss this topic, also covered in her new book called I Thought It Would Be Better Than This: Rise from Disappointment, Regain Control, and Rebuild a …

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The Gap Between Planning and Doing EP 245 24:01

2M ago24:01

24:01

Sometimes there is vast space (and struggle) between planning and executing on our plans. In this episode, Sarah delves into why that might be an offers some solutions. She also mentions Lisa Woodruff's Medical Binder and Carolyn Cohen's Wellness While Walking podcast. Episode where Carolyn was a guest: https://theshubox.com/2025/01/blp-ep-232-plan…

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Celebrating 400 + Carving Out Deep Work Time EP 400 35:07

2M ago35:07

35:07

In today's episode, Laura and Sarah celebrate reaching the big 4-0-0, with some discussion of accumulated topics and lessons learned. Then, Laura and Sarah share tips of carving out enough time to get focused work done. Everyone knows it's important to have time to really delve into work and concentrate, but the practical aspects of doing that aren…

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10 Benefits of Planning That Have Nothing to Do With Productivity EP 244 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

Some might think the purpose of planning is to get more done. That may be true in some cases, but there is so much more to the story than that. In this episode, Sarah shares 10 benefits of planning that have nothing to do from productivity, from stress reduction to anticipation to creativity to having more fun. Other news: BLP Live is open for regi…

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Never Have I Ever . . . EP 399 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah and Laura play the "Never Have I Ever" game, revealing some fun facts about each of their lives. This is a lighter episode, but if you've ever been curious as to whether either of them have had wardrobe malfunctions or danced on a bar, this one is for you :) In the Q&A, a listener asks for advice hosting a …

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Recovery Routine, New Planners, and Amazing Answers to the "Too Many Tabs!" Question EP 243 25:00

2M ago25:00

25:00

In today's episode, Sarah shares an update on how her recovery is going in addition to some great wisdom on the idea of a "recovery routine" from a listener. Then, she shares a planner mini-review and new additions to her 2025 Stack: - Full Focus Spiral-Bound - Excello Essential Weekly + Monthly (https://excellobrands.com/calendar-year/essential-mo…

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Life Updates + Adjustments: Laura Interviews Sarah Ep 398 33:49

3M ago33:49

33:49

Sarah has had quite a bit going on over the past couple of weeks, and Laura interviews her about these events and how she's doing now in this episode. They talk about the challenges of planning ahead when there's more uncertainty, and the ways it can be helpful to pivot when things don't go according to plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Planning Your Spring: Quintile 2 Planning Deep Dive Bonus Replay EP 242 28:55

3M ago28:55

28:55

Sarah checks in + introduces the show. Then, the main part of the episode is a re-air from 2024. Sarah hopes it is helpful as we approach the spring season! Sarah opens with a discussion of the idea of planner page as "outside observer" and how seeing her day laid out in physical form can help alleviate stress and provide some helpful objectivity. …

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Positive Parenting Milestones: The Flip Side of "Just You Wait . . ." EP 397 42:43

3M ago42:43

42:43

Note: If you have differently-abled children, you might want to skip this episode if a discussion of typically-timed childhood milestones would be triggering to you. The counterpoint to the classic "Just You Wait . . ." adage, this episode discusses lots of positive aspects of kids growing older, more verbal, and independent -- from baby and toddle…

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Unexpected Things Happen: Sarah's Current Challenges EP 241 19:42

3M ago19:42

19:42

A common question sent into BLP is about planning in the face of hard things or uncertainty. This episode is a raw/current one about some challenges Sarah is going through now and how she is going to try to handle them. Please note: this episode was recorded from a hospital room with no special mic so the sound quality might be a little different. …

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Making A Name For Yourself EP 396 36:48

3M ago36:48

36:48

What comes up when you Google yourself, and are you happy the result? Sarah and Laura discuss ways of letting the world know about your expertise, from providing evidence of your competency, the value of persistence, being open to opportunity, and more! In the Q&A, a listener writes in asking for non-travel spring break ideas. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Intentional + Sisterly Planning with Azizi and Malika of the Happier Ladies! EP 240 40:00

3M ago40:00

40:00

Today, Sarah has a really fun and conversational chat with Azizi Williams and Malika Amandi, otherwise known as the Happier Ladies! These sister started a podcast inspired by the work of Gretchen Rubin and Elizabeth Craft, and share a love for planning, experiments, goal setting, and accountability (to each other, as well as their listeners). Azizi…

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Raising Calm Kids in a Worry-Filled World EP 395 38:47

3M ago38:47

38:47

There's always plenty to worry about, but things can get overwhelming for kids very quickly. In today's episode, licensed therapists Ashley Graber and Maria Evans chat with Laura about how we can encourage calm, even when the news feed isn't. BONUS: many of these tips apply to adults, too! In the Q&A, a listener wonders: at what age do kids start c…

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February Q&A: Planning for the Family, Managing Goals Lists + Big Projects, Planning in Pregnancy, and Keeping Track of Things You Want to Read (Eventually) EP 239 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

In today's episode, Sarah answers questions accumulated in the month of February! Topics include: - How do you deal with planning events for family members (ie camp, bday parties, etc!) - How do I integrate goals lists into my planning when I feel like I have endless detailed lists dedicated to complicated projects? (Nested Goals ep: https://theshu…

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Challenging "Good Mother" Myths with Nancy Reddy EP 394 46:25

3M ago46:25

46:25

What does a "good mother" image conjure up for us, and WHERE did we get those ideas, anyway? Nancy Reddy seeks to answer these questions in her book The Good Mother Myth, and this interview goes through many of these myths (those that apply to the early years and the later parenting years, too) with a nod to where they came from and where we might …

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Top 10 Tools: Planning & Planning Adjacent Favorites EP 238 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

In today's episode, Sarah shares her top 10 (plus maybe a bonus!) Planning + Planning Adjacent Tools! For specific links, visit https://theshubox.com/organize! 1) Kokuyo Campus Notebooks 2) Uniball Jetstream Pens (0.5 and 0.38 size) 3) Zebra Mildliners in pastel colors - especially used to create little squares for checkboxes! 4) Apple's Screen Tim…

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Keep It Hot: Valentine's Day Inspired Tips for Keeping the Romance Alive EP 393 34:00

4M ago34:00

34:00

In today's episode, Sarah and Laura are going to share listener challenges and tips around keeping the spice in their relationships. (Neither will get too personal given the nature of the topic, so grateful for the anonymous contributors!) You might want to use headphones on this one around kids :) Topics addressed include time challenges, hormonal…

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Morning Routines + Some Exciting News EP 237 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

Today's episode is dedicated to all things morning routine! Sarah shares her own (in detail) and discusses all of the questions to ask yourself if you're looking to add a bit more to your mornings (or not!). And, she shares some exciting book news -- Best Laid Plans: A Simple Planning System for Living a Live That You Love will be out in January 20…

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All the Money In the World: Interesting Money Questions to Ponder EP 392 40:51

4M ago40:51

40:51

This is a money-themed episode WITHOUT the usual tips to invest in low-fee index funds and avoid the expensive avocado toast. Laura revisits some of the interesting lessons from her 2012 book All the Money in the World, and provides some thought-provoking money questions that she and Sarah answer. Take these prompts as a chance to do some money-rel…

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