

Real Talk: Podcast Behind the Scenes with Sarah EP 259
7 snips Jul 14, 2025
Sarah dives into the journey of creating her podcast, sparked by the challenges of 2020. She shares her criteria for selecting guests and sponsors, emphasizing authenticity and personal connections. Listeners get a glimpse of her unique recording setup in a closet and the bliss of cozy conversations with familiar faces. The discussion also touches on her experiences with Marathon Nutrition and how it reshaped her course design, highlighting the importance of community and flexibility in learning.
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Podcast Origin Story
- Sarah Hart-Unger started the Best Laid Plans podcast in 2020 during COVID when she had every other Friday off.
- She wanted to create light, calming planner content to help people through a tumultuous time.
Podcast Topic Planning Tips
- Keep a running list of episode topic ideas in a note app to capture inspiration.
- Focus on passionate topics, guests, and monthly Q&A without overplanning.
Streamlining Podcast Production
- Use simple tools like Apple Notes to organize show notes, outlines, and sponsor info.
- Outsource editing to a trusted audio team to focus on content creation.