Best Laid Plans Podcast
1) 10 Things To Consider If You’re Feeling Scattered EP 269
Inspired by her own recent period of feeling a bit overwhelmed and all over the place, Sarah shares 10 tips for those feeling scattered.Please be sure to sign up for the newsletter if you'd like to re...Show More
2) Planner Peace & Accessibility + Discussing Wirecutter's 2026 Planner Picks EP 268
In today's episode, Sarah shares a Planner Peace submission from R, a lover of paper planners with a vision issue that makes small print and light colors difficult to work with. Please send Sarah any ...Show More
3) September Q&A: Planner News, Planner Peace from a SAHM, Work/Life Separation, and More EP 267
In today's episode, Sarah shares some recent planner news. She discusses price changes at Hobonichi (she compares her recent order to years prior), and then shares about the new Minimalist option avai...Show More
4) Sarah's Systems Update: What's Working, What's Not, and What's In Store for 2026! EP 266
In today's episode, Sarah goes through a techo kaigi -- her own assessment of how her current tools are working for her, along with some musing about what's up ahead for 2026!Products mentioned:Hoboni...Show More
5) August Q&A: Hobonichi, Taylor Swift, and More EP 265
In today's episode, Sarah shares two things that made her (tough) week, and then answers 6 questions from the August Q&A collection!Topics include:- Can you use Apple Notes to include attachments + gr...Show More
6) Planning to Travel for Less with Kathleen Paley EP 264
If you've ever been curious about how you can leverage your planning and organizing skills to help you save money, this episode is for you, especially if yo love to travel. Kathleen Paley is a litigat...Show More
7) 5 Things (Other Than Planners) To Consider Carefully Heading Into Back-to-School EP 263
In today's episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on 5 aspects of life to reflect on (other than planners!) as you head into the back-to-school season, whatever that means for you. She provides a detaile...Show More
8) ADHD or Neurodivergent? Two Planner Mini-Reviews For You! EP 262
Sarah reviews two planners specifically designed to help those with different planning needs. First, she discusses the Order Out of Chaos Planner, designed by ADHD parent and ADDItude Magazine column...Show More
9) Planner Peace + Efficiency Hacks from Seasoned Professor Sarah McConnell EP 261
It's not QUITE back to school season, but depending on where you live, it may be closer than you think! In today's episode, Sarah interviews Sarah McConnell, a professor of anatomy and histology for u...Show More
10) Mental Load Expert Allison Daminger Answers Your Burning Questions About Planning and Household Management EP 260
In today's episode, sociology professor Allison Daminger joins Sarah for a fascinating discussion about mental load, division of labor, and the role of planning! She answers three great questions from...Show More