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“Just wanted to say I’m enjoying the new format with the longer interviews once per week. I still appreciate Laura’s short daily episodes, but I’ve also gotten some good insights from the guests. I appreciate how Laura is open to ideas to keep the podcast fresh and relevant. Thanks!”
Cf10101 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
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“I love listening to Laura’s podcast each morning. Always a positive start to the day.”
ReidGrace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/30/24
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“There are plenty of other podcasts I can listen to for half hour episodes. The benefit of this show is its brevity. Please don’t make long episodes!”
nikemike73 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/24
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“Great little tidbits of daily wisdom and can’t wait for the longer episode once per week!”
LE 93 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/24
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“Thank you Laura! You are the first voice of my day as I get ready for work after my morning shower! I am sometimes shocked as your podcast that day often has ideas for something that happens to be on my mind at that very time. For the listener that commented that there are too many ads, it’s a...”Read full review »
justjennitoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/24
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“I wanted to like this podcast, but all of the ads at the beginning and end of the show had me wondering what I’d actually just listened to. You know it’s bad when half of the total playtime is just annoying ads. Nope. Not worth my time then.”
Ed-Prof via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
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“The transcript is not matched with the sound source.”
mkc1222 via Apple Podcasts ·
Hong Kong ·
11/23/23
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“I listen to this podcast first thing in the morning with my coffee. It gives me food for thought before starting my day, and I will often apply Laura’s suggestions to planning my day and week. Her topics relevant and interesting.”
Smyrna45 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/13/23
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“Before Breakfast is my favorite podcast! I have been listening for over 5 years. Each episode is a nice reminder of one little step that can be taken to bring more order to one’s life. Laura’s tips are practical, easy to implement and the info is always presented in a non-judgemental way. Thank...”Read full review »
Cjr47 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/23
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for over a year and really like the tips and the conciseness of the material. However, it’s late September of 2023, and I’m still hearing about how we are “6 months into a pandemic” or in the midst of one. Please produce some new material for post-pandemic or...”Read full review »
86chel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/23
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“Thanks for sharing your expertise in a concise and memorable way. I really enjoy your work and find so much benefit!”
AHyche via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
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“These five-minute daily podcasts are like an “amuse bouche” for the brain… tasty little bits that inspire you for the day. Many times Laura’s practical words of wisdom have sparked positive change in my life, and I look forward to them each day!”
K Paley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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“Laura has some of the best time saving advice. I have benefited from her plan your week on Friday advice for a few years now.
One recommendation, in your write a review pod perhaps you could have given instructions on how to find where you do that. Obviously, I kept searching until I did. But,...”Read full review »
Beyekindonetoanother via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/14/23
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“These are quick episodes offering a single idea to make things in your day feel better. Not every idea is for me, however most are nuggets of advice in the right tone.”
Harasmeant via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/14/23
“I enjoy how these bites of information that we get on a daily can lead or reinforce positive behaviors in our lives...
Rather it's something that can be used today or tomorrow you can always gain great information if you allow it from this podcast”Read full review »
Christopher( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/23
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“Great tips to learn or remind me of. Episodes are great length for bite size information”
@sarn via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/29/23
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“I like Laura’s advice a lot but she delivers her insights toooooo slowly. I had to check to make sure I didn’t accidentally set the speed on .75!!
Also, almost 50% add is too much.”
Susmarine via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/23
“Laura’s insights and tips to make the most of your time are great. Short format is perfect for listening to before work. I suggest starting at the beginning to build on her tips/approach.”
GRSPerth via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/09/23
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“I love your show. But think of the phrase “plan in “. Please reread your script, taking out all the ends. We just plan we don’t have to plan in. I call it preposition overload. Keep up the good work.”
turtle popcorn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
“Love the quick program and helpful knowledge. Unfortunately seems the ads have doubled at the beginning and the end.”
Rsmpta via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/15/23
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“The format & content are A++ !!
This may just be me as a high auditory "senser," but I find the rhythm & length of phrases a bit challenging to listen to. It reminds me of second language learning lessons (v. short clauses & pauses of very uniform length).
I'm not...”Read full review »
Bohemian Rhapsody via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/24/23
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“The show help me improve my English ,Thanks a lot 😄😂😂”
Snowman Lin via Apple Podcasts ·
Taiwan ·
04/23/23
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“I’m a regular listener. These daily short clips start my day.”
Rid! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/26/23
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“Great tips I just listen on 2x to speed up the pace.”
Kim Sykes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/23
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“I love how accessible this podcast makes efficiency and productivity. However, I have to listen in at least 1.5x speed and skip through 4 minutes of ads every episode. I am so glad that I found this podcast, which helps motivate me every day with almost no time commitment.”
allie.mar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/23
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“0 stars. Why discuss Plan B in a podcast about tops to make day more productive? Disgusting.”
Toddboy79 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/23
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“This is crazy that a 5 minute podcast has 1-2 min of ads at the beginning and 1-2 min at the end.”
Velveeta313 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/25/22
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“It’s great course for listening everyday!”
pininjoy via Apple Podcasts ·
Taiwan ·
12/18/22
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“I have read all of Laura Vanderkam’s book and finding them massively helpful. This podcast is great as it mirrors a lot of the ideas from the books and acts as a great refresher. The fact that it is 5 minutes is ideal as it’s easy to fit in during the day!”
lauren therapist via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/17/22
“This is perhaps my favorite podcast and I have become something of a super fan of Laura’s; I’m giving her book, Tranquility by Tuesday, to several people for Christmas this year (and loved it myself). I really love listening to this podcast. But I am always frustrated by what a huge percentage of...”Read full review »
Gigi B-C via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/14/22
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“Laura Vanderkam is a wonderful host. I love her deliberate way of speaking, beautifully weaving a story. I love the short episodes that are chock full of great ideas. She’s never pushy about what you “should” do, rather simply offers strategies to “try”. I listen to this podcast almost daily and...”Read full review »
Terpstyle01 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/09/22
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“Motivates me to get going and be productive every morning. Love it and everything Laura Vanderkam.”
Heyallthewayohio via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“I listen to Laura almost every morning before I start my day. Her tips are useful and informative - I’ve adopted many of them into my life. I highly recommend this podcast.”
brikaco19 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/08/22
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“I love the idea of this podcast and the content. I have to agree with other reviewers that the pauses while reading are not quite natural and it would be more pleasant to hear the script read naturally.”
Liz - Charleston via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“This show is great for productivity and inspiration.”
Kphill807 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/22
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“I have been listening to this podcast for years and am sort of ashamed I am just now coming to rate and review it. I purchased several of Laura’s books and while some podcasters recycle their books into podcast episodes and vice versa, Before Breakfast is different. Sure there is some crossover,...”Read full review »
Sanders1745 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/22
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“The content is great, but the number of ads, the length of the ads, and the type of ads is too much. The intensity of the ads is way higher than the actual content (which is delivered in a soothing way) and it completely ruins the effect.”
Onesassytart via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/24/22
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“I was excited to follow her podcast as I’ve read her books but her stilted delivery just kills it for me. I’ve heard you interviewed on other podcasts and you are so relatable and conversational so I don’t understand why you’re reading your material and why you sound so weirdly halting?”
1thousandnames via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/22
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“With the podcasts being short, I like the quick doses of insights and information. Some topics I’d never considered and enjoy seeing what Laura will think of next.”
llord2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/22
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“Love the content, but can’t get over the rhythm and pauses in the speech delivery of the host.”
ambeenee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/26/22
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“The way the host is reading her script is super annoying. A relaxed, casual voice would be much more enjoyable. I listen to another podcast that she’s on, and it’s more like a real conversation between two people. I just can’t stomach this one even though I like the short episodes and topics she...”Read full review »
Baker1967 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/16/22
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“I am a Laura fan from the first time I read 168 hours. Even if her specific advice doesn’t apply to you I believe the qualities are universal. Coming up with ideas to do things in new ways, looking at time differently, making the best use of the time and resources that you have, and being...”Read full review »
Elevatewithgael via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/13/22
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“I used to enjoy this podcast and I do like the short format (which would be much more effective without all the ads). But recently the good tips have been few and far between. It feels like Laura is stretching to find content, maybe because she has such a narrow focus and cannot see beyond her...”Read full review »
JTE80 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/22
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“It’s funny this is called “before breakfast” because I listen to it everyday while eating breakfast. I love the bite-sized daily tip, which Laura shares in a way that it can fit any person with just about any lifestyle. I’ve listened almost everyday for several months and there’s never been a...”Read full review »
PDC32190 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/22
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“Lots of great tips about productivity here, and I like the focused, bite-sized format. But like many people have mentioned, the host's slow, deliberate cadence is an acquired taste, and Laura does sound like an android at times. I listen to this at 1.25 or 1.5x speed and it helps! The other...”Read full review »
Xoxoforeigncinema via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/31/22
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“I’ve gotten so much useful advice in this bite-sized podcast.”
Leeback via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/22
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“Unsubscribing since may episodes have been repeats of past episodes and there are too many ads at the beginning”
KSH1989 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
“The slow, choppy cadence of the host is really off-putting to an otherwise practical and informative podcast. Thank you for the great advice, but please for the love of all things holy, stop. pausing. after. each. word.”
betsymckeeman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/22
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“I really wanted to get into this podcast, looked rather promising. But I got put off by it because of the number of ads and promos they are slapping on this thing. Really off putting when some days the ads are as long as the actual episode itself. It’s unfortunate. Although, can’t say I’m totally...”Read full review »
_SomethingSomething_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/06/22
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“Great show with some great and actionable ideas! Some episodes are more relevant than others, but it’s great because they are super short and to the point AND released so regularly that I’m constantly getting new inspiration :) Thank you!!”
JDR789 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/22
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