Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger lives a double life. She’s a pediatric endocrinologist and also a podcaster, blogger, and author. Her podcasts are Best of Both Worlds with co-host Laura Vanderkam, and Best Laid Plans.

Her first book, BEST LAID PLANS, is now available with Sourcebooks.

We affirm during our conversation that not everything goes according to plan.

SARAH HART-UNGER

Website: The Shu Box

Podcast: Best Laid Plans

Podcast: Best of Both Worlds

KARA KAVENSKY

Website: Kara Kavensky

@karakavensky on Substack, FB, IG, LinkedIn and Threads

Receive updates on Kara's new memoir release, TELL ME ABOUT JOY

Sponsored by: Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass

Produced by: Marilou Marosz

Original music written and performed by: Adam W. Gibson

CHAPTERS

[01:01] Why pediatric endocrinology?

[04:31] A hybrid work life

[08:02] About the book, BEST LAID PLANS

[10:25] Being a runner and qualifying for the Boston Marathon

[12:30] Medical crisis: arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy

[16:47] The loss of a lifestyle and adjusting to limitations

[22:11] Fitness, menopause, and aging

[24:19] Pilates and yoga as alternatives to running

[25:36] What is next?

Some decisions can be the easiest to acknowledge and the hardest to implement. Matt Bays’ first memoir, LEATHER & LACE: A GAY MAN, LOST LOVE, AND A ROAD TRIP WITH HIS DEAD SISTER, chronicles his coming out story.

His latest book utilizes his coaching expertise: HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A GAY MAN: 69 SPICY TIPS FOR LASTING LOVE (Sourcebooks, April 2026).

Matt shares his journey of becoming.

MATT BAYS

Website: https://mattbays.me/

Instagram

TikTok

YouTube

Podcast

KARA KAVENSKY

Website: Kara Kavensky

@karakavensky on Substack, FB, IG, LinkedIn and Threads

Receive updates on Kara's new memoir release, TELL ME ABOUT JOY

Sponsored by: Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass

Produced by: Marilou Marosz

Original music written and performed by: Adam W. Gibson

CHAPTERS

[01:10] Introduction - Matt Bays, author of HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A GAY MAN

[03:52] LEATHER AND LACE and getting a "do-over" after divorce

[08:03] Losing his sister and finding the courage to come out

[11:06] But wait, there's more!

[14:46] Helping others, working as a life coach

[15:55] Tips for coaching people to live fully

[18:44] What is next for you?

Kara talks with writer and narrative alchemist Robin Finn, MPH, MA, the author of HEART. SOUL. PEN.® She is also the creator of HeartiFacts,® a writing mentorship community.

Robin opens up about her unconventional path to becoming a writer, how spiritual psychology shaped her creative purpose, and why she believes women have “magic” in their words.

The conversation dives into the power of community, why women often doubt the value of their stories, and how consistency—not inspiration—is the real key to a writing practice.

With humor and vulnerability, Robin discusses motherhood, menopause, viral essays, and her passion for helping women finish their heartfelt writing projects.

ROBIN FINN, MPH, MA

Website: Robin Finn

@robinfinnauthor on IG and FB

KARA KAVENSKY

Website: Kara Kavensky

@karakavensky on Substack, FB, IG, LinkedIn and Threads

Receive updates on Kara's new memoir release, TELL ME ABOUT JOY

Sponsored by: Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass

Produced by: Marilou Marosz

Original music written and performed by: Adam W. Gibson

CHAPTERS

[01:06] Introduction - Robin Finn

[02:57] What was your journey into writing?

[04:34] What drew you to spiritual psychology?

[07:29] What's your advice for women who want to share their stories?

[08:41] Did you experience a writing community early on?

[10:26] Supportive writing environments and mentors

[11:28] Consistency and the motivation to write

[12:59] Managing comments and feedback

[14:14] Parenting a child with ADHD and hyperactivity

[16:11] Writing about menopause

[18:35] What else are you working on?