Being a person is hard, and The Lazy Genius Podcast is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't. From laundry to cooking chicken to making new friends, Kendra is here to welcome you into an easier way.
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#216 - Navigating Siblings Who Fight
Today, I’m sharing ten things to help you navigate siblings who fight. To give you some context, I am not an expert. I’m only a mom. I am not a child psychologist or a parenting expert. I am in the thick of parenting with two boys who are 11 and 9 and a five year old daughter. It’s not like I’m seasoned in this. What I’m sharing today is simply what has helped in my own experience that is also informed by what I’ve learned from parenting experts but mostly my own therapy.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Episode 182: Loving People You Disagree With Episode 40: The Lazy Genius Navigates Family TensionLoving Your Kids on Purpose by Danny Silk The Soul of Discipline by Kim John PayneMy podcast I co-host with my sister Hannah on PatreonDownload a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#215 - Hospitality on the Fly
Have you ever wished you were one of those people who could welcome anyone into your home for a meal or a hang without plans? Or maybe you’ve experienced one too many encounters where your brain forgot that your guests might need cups or need some sort of direction to really feel welcome in your space. Today, we’re talking about hospitality on the fly because summer is peak season for spontaneous hospitality. And if it matters to you, I want you to feel like you can say an enthusiastic “Yes!” when a pool day turns into an unexpected pizza night or ice cream hang or whatever.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Last week’s episode on summer meals is a great framework to think about feeding people who may not be regulars at your tableHere’s the episode LG of the Week Emily mentioned in her message about reading clubs! And you can grab a guide to start your own with The Lazy Genius Way here.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#214 - Your Guide to Summer Meals
The energy around cooking this summer is a bit of a situation. So we’re going to talk about how you think about your meals, cook them, and eat them through the lens of how you might eat on vacation. If you’re going on vacation and have to feed your people, this episode will obviously be very helpful to you.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.The Summer Meal Formula, a list of summer meals that are easy-ish to make And here’s the 21-meal dinner queue that I leaned on heavily last summerDownload a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#213 - Create a Summer Reading Club
Obviously, summer reading is a big thing for a lot of people, and if you’re new around here, reading is one of my favorite things on the planet. Today though, I want to talk about something more specific. I want us to create a summer reading club. A reading club is a group of readers (and if you read the book, you are a reader, friend) talking about what they individually have been reading.Stuff MentionedMy first guest appearance on What Should I Read Next? and my latest appearance on it.How I track my reading using TrelloMy favorite books from the last decadeCheck out The Lazy Genius Facebook group if FB groups are your thingGrab the book club guide for The Lazy Genius WayGet a copy of The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) to get ahold of all the Lazy Genius principles mentioned in this episode.My favorite social platform on the interwebs is Instagram. You can follow me there @thelazygenius.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#212 - A Guide to Summer House Rules
A House Rule is something that could keep that first domino from teetering and knocking over everything else. All of us have different kinds of summers, and all of us likely experience different modes and priorities, again, within the same summer. House Rules can really help give a little steadiness to that if you want it.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Here’s the crowdsourced post on Instagram if you’d like more ideas.Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#211 - How to Plan a Summer Day
I want us to plan a summer day without turning into robots or without leaving literally everything to chance where we’re playing it cool on the outside because we’re cool and spontaneous and we go with the flow and on the inside we’re literally screaming in terror because going with the flow forever and always is just as stressful as planning every minute.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Check out a podcast flight on Time Management episodes on Spotify. Or listen to The Lazy Genius Plans a Day here.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#210 - How to Lazy Genius Kids’ Screen Time
It’s here, you guys, it’s here! This is such a highly requested topic, and I think now that we’re about to go into summer, we could use some perspective on how to approach this ever-present topic. So I have three perspectives and then a few ideas for house rules when it comes to your kids and screen time.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Here’s the episode on chores for kids from a few years ago.Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#209 - How to Keep Your Surfaces Clear
Clutter is a real thing. It feels like there’s never a clear spot to put anything down, and I think it’s safe to say that when surfaces are reasonably clear, your home feels cleaner and more welcoming even if it’s dirty. So today, I am going to share the ten principles of keeping your surfaces clear.Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BONUS: A New Way to Think About Money with Rachel Rodgers
The Lazy Genius Podcast is not an interview-style show, so when I invite a guest on, I make sure they are a Lazy Genius at what they do. I’m thrilled to introduce you to Rachel Rodgers, a former attorney and current founder and operator of Hello Seven, who’s here to talk to us about a new way to think about money.Helpful Companion LinksFind Rachel on Instagram and learn more about her book We Should All Be Millionaires here.Here’s an older episode about budgets See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#208 - Essentializing Your Phone Apps
Today, I want to help you essentialize your phone apps. In this episode, we’re going to specifically apply the Lazy Genius principle of essentializing to your phone apps to that you can go from being overwhelmed or annoyed or distracted by your apps to having them serve you in a way that matters.Stuff MentionedFind all of the Lazy Genius principles in my book, The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link).If you’re looking for a resource about adult screentime, there’s an episode for that. Listen to it here.Essentialism by Greg McKeown (p.s. he has a new book out called Effortless!)Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Liz Wienke with her reminder to decide once and batch it.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#207 - The 15 Moments That Shaped the Lazy Genius
I get asked about the origin story of this business a lot, especially when I do our Ask Me Anything sessions on Sunday nights on Instagram. I get a lot of questions like “how did you get started, where did the name come from, what made you decide to make a podcast, did you have jobs before this,” so let’s talk about what shaped the Lazy Genius into what it is today!Helpful Companion LinksCheck out The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link) if you’d like to read more about my life and how I use Lazy Genius principles every day.Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.This week only (April 25-May1), I’m opening the doors to Camp21 for the summer. Find out more details here.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Mary Chris Richard with her reminder to live in the season you’re in.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#206 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Buying Great Gifts
It’s April, and we’re entering Teacher Appreciation Week soon. Then it’s Mother’s Day and Father’s Day and the end of school. And pandemic guidelines are loosening, people are planning weddings and baby showers. Then, of course, there are birthdays and holidays and all the regular things.We have many opportunities to buy gifts for people, and it can be overwhelming. So today we’re going to Lazy Genius gift-giving.Helpful Companion LinksListen to the original Lazy Genius episode on buying gifts here. Also, here’s a holiday-centric episode on being happy with the gifts you give.I get my kids’ teachers Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith as my Decide Once teacher gift.I use Trello for reading and for keeping up with many things in my life.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Brittany Jenkins with her self-care habit.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#205 - How to Lazy Genius a Wedding
First things first, you do not have to be planning a wedding to find this episode relevant. This is one of our Lazy Genius Brain episodes where we practice applying Lazy Genius principles to a specific area, even if it isn’t personally applicable. Think of it as getting your reps in how to think like a Lazy Genius. And if you are planning a wedding, well you are in luck. It’s a win for everybody.Helpful Companion LinksFind all of the Lazy Genius principles in my book, The Lazy Genius Way (affiliate link).Instagram is where I hang out the most online, so I’d love for you to join me over there @thelazygenius.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Andrea Buck with her Decide Once gift wish list habit.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#204 - How to Rally on a Bad Day
We all have bad days and for different reasons. There’s something about being inside a bad day that feels like there’s no way out. You kind of just have to wait until the next day and start over. But if your bad day is living its best (or worst) life by breakfast, maybe waiting until tomorrow’s fresh start is not the ideal solution. None of us want bad days, but all of us have them. So let's Lazy Genius how to rally a bad day. Helpful Companion LinksGet a copy of The Lazy Genius Way (or request it from your library!) to learn all about the LG principles.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Chelsea K. Stanley with her Decide Once Chickfila reward points system.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#203 - 10 Things Saving My Life Right Now
I love sharing lists like this and also encouraging you to make and share your own. We are still in it after a very long year, and paying attention to the things that bring us joy, make things easier, make us more ourselves, those things deserve a spotlight. Stuff MentionedThe Ginger Smoothie recipe I shared on Instagram. I’m @thelazygenius, by the way.You can listen to the episode about my skincare routine here that’s a couple years old, or you can hop on the list to receive the Latest Lazy Letter and read about what I’m using now later this week.The Lazy Genius Asks For Help (spoiler alert: you don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help)The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk (affiliate link)Winter Sun, Calling Spring, and Breezy Instrumental (or just follow me on Spotify if you want)The Lazy Sisters Podcast on PatreonShare Your Stuff, I’ll Go First by Laura Tremaine (affiliate link)If you haven’t read it yet, pick up a copy of The Lazy Genius Way at your favorite bookseller or your local library.Our Lazy Genius of the Week is Wendy Toops-Lauer with her Decide Once Pannukakku Sundays.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.