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.
#348 - Why Habits Don't Demand Perfection with James Clear
I’m no stranger to self-help books. Most of them have left me wanting, leaving me feeling like I’ve been given more to do. But when I read Atomic Habits by James Clear in early 2019, I remember thinking it was the best self-help book I had ever read. It’s no surprise that it’s sold 15 million copies since it debuted. And I’m delighted to have James on the show today to talk about habits and how we can approach them as Lazy Geniuses.Helpful Companion LinksAtomic Habits by James Clear (affiliate link)Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Since this is an interview-style episode, there’s no transcript for this one. Thanks for understanding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#347 - How to Know What Brings You Joy
Over the years of this podcast, we’ve simply been tweaking the order of how we live, starting with who we are today, not who we wish to be in the future. That’s why on this first day of the year, I don’t want to talk about goals and habits and starting a new year. All three of those things are actually quite valuable and a normal part of our lives, and we’ll even talk about some of them over the next few weeks. Today, however, I want to start somewhere else. I want us to start with what brings you joy. Helpful Companion Links#258: The Seven Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You NeedEpisode 34 of The Next Right Thing Podcast with Emily P. FreemanSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#346 My 10 Favorite Discoveries of 2023
Yearly recaps are the most fun, aren’t they? I love seeing people’s reading lists and favorite things and all of the end of year reflections that happen. I hope you’re taking some time to make some kind of list of your own.Helpful Companion LinksThe Stand by Stephen King11.22.63 by Stephen KingIT by Stephen King10 Things to Tell You PodcastNaturium’s BHA tonerNaturium’s Retinaldehyde serumThe Popcast with Knox and JamieEmily P. Freeman & The NesterLettie and Row by Sabrina PursleyEvery So Often vintage flatlay account (@every.so.often.gso)Ella’s Attic Vintage (@ellasatticvintage)Romantic Piano by Gia MargaretLofi musicGlocusent Willow Book LightMadewell Kick Out Crop JeanTarte makeupGet the What’s Saving My Life email hitting inboxes on Sunday, December 31stSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#345 - How to Approach Holiday Downtime
For some of you listening, you’re close to entering a longer breaker from regular life. The winter holidays are upon us, Christmas is one week away, New Year’s two weeks, and there is a lot of activity but also a lot of downtime, sometimes more than we realize. Today, let’s talk about how to approach it.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #320: How to Feel Good About Free TimeEpisode #258: The Seven Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You’ll NeedEpisode #212: A Guide to Summer House RulesSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#344 Kendra Gets Personal
Today, we're doing something a little different. Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS's Don't Tell Me and the podcast Kelly Corrigan Wonders, is here to pull back the veil on some of the things that make me tick. We're talking about the real heart behind the Lazy Genius and how it can help you combat some of the end-of-the-year energy, plus what celebrity I'd be friends with and what live performance changed both of our lives.Helpful Companion LinksFind Kelly onlineFollow Kelly on Instagram @kellycorriganEpisode #207: 15 Moments That Shaped the Lazy GeniusThe Middle Place by Kelly CorriganSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)As with all of our interview episodes, there’s no transcript. Thanks for understanding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#343 - What’s Saving My Life
I love doing these episodes once a quarter where I share the things that are saving my life right now, things that are bringing me joy, making life easier, helping me feel calmer… the sky is the limit, and I love them. Helpful Companion LinksBarbara Brown Taylor, the originator of this wonderful questionEpisode #340: What’s Saving My Gift-Wrapping LifeEpisode #342: How to Uncomplicate Your Holiday To-Do ListThe Essential Calendar (use code LAZYGENIUS for 10% off your order)Magnetic Monthly Dry Erase Boards How to meal plan for a month Fireplace For Your HomeI Dew Care Tap Secret Dry Shampoo Powder Drowning by T.J. Newman Starter Villain by John Scalzi Winterset Hollow by Jonathan Edward Durham Belgravia by Julian Fellowes Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#342 - How to Uncomplicate Your Holiday To-Do List
December is a unique month, and therefore, you need to approach that month and your long to-do list in a way that feels kind and human and grounded and like yourself. But also where you get it all done, at least all the things that matter. I share this episode with Kind Big Sister Energy, meaning I think this works, and I think it could work for you, but as with anything I ever say, do what works for you. If this doesn’t, don’t do it.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #339: How to Make the Rest of 2023 EasierEpisode #341: The Real Reason It’s Hard to Get Stuff DoneTrelloEpisode #135: Nailing Your Holiday VibeSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#341 - The Real Reason It’s Hard to Get Stuff Done
So we’ve tried to make the rest of 2023 easier, but even when we have a better understanding of what is going on, it can still be hard to get stuff done. When the rubber meets the road, it’s common to feel like we’re stalling out. Today’s episode is like learning a language. I want to share some broader perspectives on getting your stuff done so that you can orient yourself better in your daily life. And of course there are some practical tips in here, too, have no fear. Let’s jump in.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #339: How to Make the Rest of 2023 EasierEpisode #238: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like ItEpisode #334: How to Create a Relaxing Home RoutineOlive & June Quick Dry PolishSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#340 - What’s Saving My Gift-Wrapping Life
In this episode, I’m going to share ten things, and these things make gift wrapping easier, more enjoyable, more fun, and in some ways more meaningful than if I didn’t have these things. So if you love wrapping, hate wrapping, or are somewhere in between, I think this list will offer some good help wherever you are.Helpful Companion LinksPreorder your Lazy Genius Sticker Pack before Nov. 15!Get on the list to get the Gift Giving Guide on Friday, Nov. 17Episode #337: How to Lazy Genius Division of LaborSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#339 - How to Make the Rest of 2023 Easier
I am legitimately so excited about this episode, and I know you are too. This type of episode from last year is still our most downloaded episode, and I think this one is going to be even more helpful than last year’s.Helpful Companion LinksPreorder your Lazy Genius Sticker Pack before Nov. 15!Get on the list to get the Gift Giving Guide on Friday, Nov. 17Get on the list for the Latest Lazy Letter (out on Nov. 8!)Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#338 - Lazy Genius Office Hours
We do these episodes about once a quarter where I answer your questions in more detail than I’m able to in an Instagram Ask-Me-Anything and more public than I might be able to in a DM. The idea here is to practice Lazy Geniusing situations together so that you can feel more equipped to do it on your own.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #99: The Lazy Genius Feeds a CrowdEpisode #130: The Lazy Genius Guide to Hosting AnythingCarving Out Me Time During Holiday SeasonGet on the list to get the Gift Giving Guide on Friday, Nov. 17Get on the list for the Latest Lazy Letter (out on Nov. 8!)Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#337 - How to Lazy Genius Division of Labor
I get asked about how to split the work load at home fairly often, especially in Instagram AMAs. I’m glad we get the chance to dive deep into it today.Helpful Companion LinksFair Play by Eve RodskyFair Play cardsHow to Keep House While Drowning by KC DavisStruggle Care podcastSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#336 - How to Lazy Genius Audiobooks
Y’all know I love an episode about reading, so I’m pumped about this. Audiobooks are one of my favorite ways to read, but that’s a recent development. As a new-ish convert, I’m really excited to help you figure out your relationship with audiobooks and how to Lazy Genius them in your own life, whatever that means for you. Helpful Companion LinksThe Libby appAudible MembershipsChirpSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#335 - 7 Ways to Manage Daily Chaos
Today, we’re getting more practical. I’m going to share seven ways to manage daily chaos, and while you could apply one of these on its own, these seven things are super helpful in order as a series of steps.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #334: How to Create a Relaxing Home RoutineSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#334 - How to Create a Relaxing Home Routine
I am aware of the irony of using the word “relaxing” when it comes to a home routine, especially during this time of year which tends to be on the busier side. However, I’m into it. It’s more about having enough of a structure to call it a routine but with a perspective that helps us relax around what we’re actually doing. Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #145: How to Hire a HousecleanerEpisode #254: Chores I Do Every DaySign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way! (Affiliate links)Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.