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BONUS: Lazy Geniusing Advent with Tsh Oxenreider
In this bonus episode, I talk with Tsh Oxenreider about her new book, Shadow and Light, that walks us through Advent in the most Lazy Genius way possible. It gives us permission to engage in the season of Advent without pressure or performance. Helpful Companion LinksGet your copy of Shadow and Light by Tsh OxenreiderVisit Tsh’s website to get a peek inside the book and for other Advent resources like her playlist and weekly art piecesYou may like Tsh’s podcast, The Good List, and her newsletter, Books and Crannies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#183 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Spices
Spices are pretty important in cooking obviously, so let’s demystify a few things — what they’re good for, what to have on hand, how to use them, and how to store them. And we’ll run through what could be your essential spice cabinet.Stuff MentionedHere’s a guide to spices by cuisine that can help you as you determine what needs to be in your spice cabinet.Lazy Genius Change Your Life ShawarmaDownload a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#182 Loving People You Disagree With
Tomorrow is Election Day. I can’t remember an election in my lifetime that was this contentious and would leave so many people devastated no matter the result. It’s just a lot. And you are a unicorn if you do not know and love someone who is voting differently than you are. We’re all really tender right now, and to top it all off in terms of timing, we’re about to enter the most family/friend-centric two months of the year with all the winter holidays. So I think it’s time for a little conversation on loving people you disagree with.Helpful Companion LinksA great resource that has helped me in my life is Pantsuit Politics Podcast and their book I Think You’re Wrong But I’m ListeningEmily P. Freeman’s episode on How to Stay Grounded During Election Season on her podcast The Next Right ThingListen to my conversation with Scott the Painter about loving well when you disagree over on Instagram.An older episode of The Lazy Genius Podcast that is one of the most downloaded episodes to date: The Lazy Genius Navigates Family TensionThe Liturgists Podcast with Hillary McBride and William MatthewsThe Very Good Gospel by Lisa Sharon HarperDownload a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#181 - The Instant Pot Episode
Here’s what we’re going to go through today: what the Instant Pot is great for, what it’s not great for, how to start using one including my favorite tools and resources, and my own personal Instant Pot rhythm. Because here’s the thing: not everybody needs an Instant Pot, and everyone that does have one uses it differently, for different types of recipes and different speeds of regularity.Stuff MentionedWindblown Grateful studs are back for a very short time! You can get a pair here.The Instant Pot I own and useMy Magic Instant Pot Curry Rice recipeTools and Resources I use and love: Coco Morante’s two cookbooks The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook and The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook; tongs; kitchen thermometer; metal steamer basketBuy a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#180 - A Pandemic-Friendly Halloween
We’re less than two weeks out from Halloween, and of course my kids are already asking what we’re going to do. It’s uncertain times, y’all, and it’s tough to know how to do this Halloween thing. Let’s do a quick check on what matters and some ideas for people staying in on Halloween and people going out.Helpful Companion LinksA throwback blog post on 10 Lazy Genius Halloween IdeasOther thoughts on Halloween costumesDownload a transcript of this episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#179 The Lazy Genius Stores Recipes
This is a very unsexy topic but also a really important one because we all have to eat. I don’t think a single person listening has never tried at least one recipe. So while this is super personal which we’ll get to and that there is really not some magical system which we will also get to, I hope you leave this episode with one small step that helps you feel like your recipe storage is serving you, not you serving it.Stuff MentionedPlan to Eat digital recipe organizer or try Evernote to create your own systemThe Lazy Genius Plan Your Hot Dogs notebookFollow me on Instagram @thelazygenius to get a peek at how I store my recipes this weekDownload a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#178 - How to Start a Hobby
I hear a lot of you say you wish you had a hobby but you’re unsure of where to start or how to start or you feel like they could be a waste of time. We want them, we need them, but a lot of us don’t have them or know how to get them. So that’s what we’re going to do today. Let’s get a hobby!Stuff MentionedBoth versions of my chocolate chip cookie recipe if you want it (trust me, you do): “I Want Them Now” version and the original 72-Hour version.The bread book I’m using for my bread baking hobby this year.Get your copy of The Lazy Genius Way or grab one for a friend!Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#177 - The Lazy Genius Plans a Day
I’m not going to give you my single day and tell you to copy it. I’m not even going to tell you what should be included in your day. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation. It rarely is. We’re going to quickly work through a lens you can use to plan your day, any day in any circumstance.Helpful Companion LinksThe IGTV video I mentioned in the episode.Grab a copy of The Lazy Genius Way here for yourself or for a friend!Join me over on Instagram this Thursday around 11:30 a.m. ET because I’ll be going through The Holiday Docket!Be a Lazy Genius VIP and get yourself on my mailing list!Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#176 - Why Fall Reading Might Not Be Working For You
Why fall reading? Like, what’s special about fall reading? How do you choose what to read? When do you read? Basically, I love making fall reading this amazing quest. I want to capitalize on the particular vibe of fall reading and make it feel legit. So let’s do this.Helpful Companion LinksIf you’ve read and loved The Lazy Genius Way, consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads. If you haven’t read it, you can pick up a copy here.Book voices you can trust: Anne Bogel from What Should I Read Next, Jaime from Absorbed in Pages, Green Lights from The Popcast, or visit your local indie bookstore (which you can find here).Books I’m reading: Grateful by Diana Butler Bass, The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children by Ranson Riggs, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-GarciaBooks on my Non-Fiction TBR stack: Shalom Sistas by Osheta Moore, The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning, Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison, and A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill BrysonBooks on my Fiction TBR stack: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by NK Jesmisin, The Space Between Worlds by Michaiah Johnson, and The Shadows by Alex NorthJoin me over on Instagram if you haven’t yet where I talk books from time to time.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#175 - How to Create a Cozy Space
We’re about halfway into September, and even though temperatures and even seasons depending on your hemisphere are different right now, something about life shifts when we hit September. And whenever I hit a shift, the importance of my environment is more obvious.Creating a space that feels safe and cozy, whatever that looks like for you, is important for your mental health. This episode will give you steps on how to do that, but the important thing here is to name the importance of your environment when you’re in the middle of something long or at the start of something new. Stuff MentionedPreorder Myquillyn Smith’s new book Welcome Home and claim your preorder bonuses before Tuesday, September 15th.Her other books in order of release are The Nesting Place and Cozy Minimalist Home.Myquillyn’s guest appearance on The Next Right Thing podcast hosted by the one and only Emily P. Freeman.Follow me over on Instagram to see my story highlight where I walked through my entire cozy home process.Download a transcript of this episode.*Books mentioned above are affiliate links. Thanks for your support. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#174 - Try a Meal Formula this Fall!
Now it’s not fall yet in weather or on the calendar, but it’s getting close. And while you might not think you’re the kind of person who would do a meal formula and very well could be right about that, I’d love to share with you how you might put one together to help your meals come together even more easily over these next few months.Helpful Companion LinksThe original meal formula episode from this past summer and the actual formula if you want to see itLeave a comment on an LG recipe if you’ve tried it and loved it or saying how you changed it up for your people. Here are some of my favorites for quick access: Change Your Life Chicken, Change Your Life Shawarma, King Biscuits, Trashy Tamales, Fearless Chicken Tikka Masala, The Chickpea Bowl, and Homemade Hamburger HelperJoin me over on Instagram @thelazygenius to see behind the scenes kitchen stuff and Meal Plan MondayDownload a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#173 - What Is Your List-Making Personality?
Lists are a big part of our lives, especially in these uncertain times, but I think we sometimes think there’s only one way to make them. That’s not true! So today we’re going to talk about list-making personalities and how we can support what matters in our lives even more with how we approach our lists. Stuff MentionedThere’s still time to join us for Book Club! Grab your guide and tune in on Thursday nights here.Some helpful list-adjacent LG content: How to Bullet Journal, The Lazy Genius Guide to Planners, and The Lazy Genius Chooses a PlannerDownload a transcript of this episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#172 - Resurrecting Routines
A couple of days ago, I asked folks on Instagram what one word they would use to describe their current relationship with routines. There were very few positive words, words that would indicate that routines are working. Here’s what we’re going to do for the next few minutes. We need to examine our expectations of routine, reframe what routines actually are, and then give you a next step or two to resurrect them.Helpful Companion LinksLeave a review on Apple Podcasts right here.Buy a copy of The Lazy Genius Way for yourself or a friend!Hear me and Erin Moon talk more about morning routines in a bonus episode from a few weeks ago.Other routine-themed LG resources you might find interesting: The Universal Path to Life-GIving Routine (blog post), Lazy Genius Morning Routine, Lazy Genius Evening Routine, Lazy Genius Cleaning Routine, and more.Get all the details about The Lazy Genius Way Book Club, which starts Thursday!Join me on Instagram @thelazygenius for everyday Lazy Genius content (it’s where I’m active the most!).Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#171 The Ten Things Saving My Life Right Now
I know that top ten lists can be a bit rote, but honestly, there’s something super life-giving for me personally to hear what other people are finding joy in. It gives me ideas of course, but more than that, it reminds me to pay attention to my own life and be even more intentional about nurturing the things in my day that give me a lot of joy. So I hope this list does that for you today!Stuff MentionedIn a turn of events that no one expected, least of all me, I’m a nail polish person. I ride or die for Olive & June nail polish.Having a summer meal formula is saving me this summer. I talk about that idea here and share my own here. I was influenced by Bri McKoy to get these joggers even though they cost around 80 dollars. For sweatpants. But my life is changed and here we are.My beloved Penny and Sparrow have a new album out.Download a transcript of this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bonus: Lazy Geniusing a Morning Routine with Erin Moon
It’s our final bonus episode, you guys! Over the summer I’m talking to some Internet and IRL friends about Lazy Geniusing an aspect of our every day lives. Today, I’m talking to Erin Moon about morning routines!Helpful Companion LinksYou can find Erin Moon on Instagram and online here.The Lazy Genius Way is out now! Get your copy today from your favorite bookseller!Erin See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.