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Plans with Sarah Hart-Unger

February 05, 2026 • Dawn Baker MD, MS • Season 4 • Episode 3

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In this episode, Dawn Baker talks with Sarah Hart-Unger. Sarah is a practicing physician, podcaster, and mother of three with a passion for helping listeners make the most of their limited time through effective planning and goal-setting, both at work and in their personal lives. Her time-tested planning methods help shift the balance from reactive and stressful to proactive and fun. Not only does she co-host the popular Best of Both Worlds podcast for several years with Laura Vanderkam, she also hosts a solo show called Best Laid Plans.

Sarah also speak nationally, lead courses, write articles, and work part-time as a physician. Best Laid Plans is in the top 0.5% of podcasts and has been featured in the New York Times. Sarah has appeared as a guest on numerous popular podcasts, including Cal Newport's Deep Questions and The Mom Hour. In addition, she recently published the book Best Laid Plans: A Simple Planning System for Living A Life That You Love.

Sarah shares her journey from full-time physician with leadership roles to part-time work that allows her to pursue her passion of planning and organization, which has blossomed into a full-blown business. She urges us to use systems that allow you to focus free time in things that are fun and joyful. Don't miss this advice-packed episode!

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Relevant/Mentioned Links:

Lean Out Podcast - Surrender with Aman Costigan
The Four Tendencies Quiz
Grab Sarah's new book Best Laid Plans

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Website - theshubox.com (all podcast, articles, newsletter and book links)

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