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.
#307 - A More Helpful Way to Look at Spring Cleaning
Why “more helpful”? Because I think that most spring cleaning information I run across is not helpful, at least not how I need it to be. So today, we’re going to do what we often do: we’re going to tackle both perspective and practicality.Helpful Companion LinksHow to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis (I say KC Price in the episode, but it’s KC Davis!)Episode #298: How to Keep Up with Household HabitsTwo Nights in Lisbon by Chris PavoneSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
BONUS: How to be a Person, Part Two with Aundi Kolber
Is there a way to compassionately experience stressful situations? There actually is, and author and licensed trauma therapist, Aundi Kolber, is on the show today to talk about how. Learn about the flow of strength (a mind-blowing concept), the difference between triggers and glimmers, and how honoring your body's pace is just as important as the healing itself. Aundi's first time with us was one of the most downloaded episodes in the history of the show, so I can't wait for you to hear from her again.Helpful Companion LinksStrong Like Water by Aundi KolberFind Aundi online and on InstagramListen to Aundi’s first time on the show hereNo transcript for this episode as its a conversation. Thanks for understanding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#306 - What We Need to Have More Fun
Being a person is tough. We all know this. Part of what I love about this job is offering encouragement and tools, not just to take the edge off, but to enjoy being a person and living your life in a way that’s meaningful and matters to you. So let’s talk about what we need to have more fun.Helpful Companion LinksThe Power of Fun by Catherine Price Joyful by Ingrid Fetell LeeThe Art of Gathering by Priya ParkerThe Life Council by Laura Tremaine (out April 4)Episode 256 - How to Make Time for FunEpisode 196 - How to Lazy Genius Adult Screen TimeSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#305 - Dinner Permission with Ali Slagle
Ali Slagle is a food writer for The New York Times, the author of one of my favorite cookbooks, and an all-around delight. She’s here today to put some words to the never-ending chore of dinner and give us a fresh perspective on how to find and use low-effort, high-reward recipes.Helpful Companion LinksI Dream of Dinner (so you don’t have to) by Ali SlagleThe New York Times food Instagram where Ali often posts recipes and videosThe gnocchi that’s like a gummy bear you can eat for dinnerSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!No transcript for this episode since it’s a conversation. Thanks for understanding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#304 - How to Rest When You’re Caring for Everyone Else
Let’s take a minute to validate the complexity that is caregiving. It’s loving and fulfilling and something we’re probably honored to do. Most often, we’re caring for people we deeply love, who are desperately important to us, and when pressed, we’d likely say it’s an honor and privilege to care for that person or people. But caregiving is also constant and often draining. It takes so much energy to be on for people pretty much all the time, especially when we’re tending to their needs more than our own. Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #258 - The 7 Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You NeedSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#303 - The 10 Most Helpful Episodes From the Last Two Years
I get asked often where someone should start with the podcast since there are over 300 episodes now, and I always point them to that episode 200. But we have made some really great episodes in the last 100 episodes, so this is part two of that.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #200: The Lazy Genius Starter KitEpisode #238 - How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like ItEpisode #257 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Work Life BalanceEpisode #279 - How to Fix Dinner When You’re Never HomeEpisode #209 - How to Keep Your Surfaces ClearEpisode #246 - 5 Essential Mindsets for Time ManagementEpisode #259 - 5 Steps to Lazy Genius AnythingEpisode #235 - When You Disagree on What MattersEpisode #230 - How to Feel Like a Person with Aundi KolberEpisode #280 - How to Find Your Personal StyleEpisode #258 - The 7 Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You NeedSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#302: The Lazy Genius Guide to Basketball
Editor’s Note: This episode was slated to be a bonus episode, but then Team LG was struck with the stomach bug. Thanks for your understanding of this editorial change.We are about to enter March Madness, and I know a lot of you want to sort of be involved and understand what actually happens in basketball. I did an episode like this for football a couple of years ago, and it was so fun for me because I love teaching about sports but also really helpful to y’all. So many people who had dads as coaches or who were cheerleaders in high school said that it was the most helpful explanation of football they’d ever heard. I hope the same thing happens here today with basketball. Helpful Companion LinksThe Lazy Genius Guide to FootballDownload a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#301 - How to Kindly Navigate a Changing Body
This episode isn’t about how to kindly change your body. It’s about kindly navigating the fact that your body is changing. Those are two very different things. Our bodies are present with us at all times, and yet we often have such strange, sometimes even contentious, relationships with them. I want to relax that tension today in how we talk about changing bodies because my guess is you’re already hard enough on yourself about it. Helpful Companion LinksBody episodes: #46 - The Lazy Genius Loses Weight, #217 - Let’s Talk About Your Body Part One, and #218 - Let’s Talk About Your Body Part TwoSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Episode #259: 5 Steps to Lazy Genius AnythingGrab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#300 - How to Lazy Genius Meal Prep
Are you feeling “rut energy” around the table? Maybe you’re already tired of soup. Maybe you had January goals to cook more at home or try new things, and you haven’t experienced that the way you hoped. Maybe you’re having to tighten your budget after the holidays and don’t have as much to spend on groceries, not to mention that the price of them is going up. I would like us to put a positive spin on this ordinary, “rut energy” season, and I think one of the ways you can do that is through meal prep.Helpful Companion LinksBizarro Meal Prep blog post from last decadeSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#299 - What’s Saving My Life
We do these episodes about once a quarter for two reasons. One, it’s a wonderful practice that I want to remind you of as often as possible. And two, because our seasons of life change, so do the things that save them. It’s really important to me that we pay attention to seasonal practices so that we get off that train of a linear life that goes from start to finish. That’s not how life works, so let’s remember what is working for us, bringing us joy, and saving our lives right now.Helpful Companion LinksOther episodes like this one: #251 - What’s Saving My Life Right Now, #286 - What’s Saving My Life, #236 - 10 Things Saving My Life Right Now, #275 - What’s Saving My Life Right NowNorth Carolina candle by HomesickSunshine Curry video on InstagramThe Next Right Thing PodcastNecklace separatorGet the Latest Lazy Letter to see my book reviews every month.Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#298 - How to Keep Up with Household Habits
It’s easy to feel behind in our homes, like everything is at best a sneeze from falling apart. So today, we’re going to talk about how to choose the household habits that matter to you and how you might keep up with actually doing them.Helpful Companion LinksRecent episodes on habits: #297 - 5 Steps for More Ease at Work and #296 - How to Lazy Genius Your HabitsSeasonal Home Maintenance Checklist from Better Homes & GardensEpisode #263 - How to Still Have a WeekendEpisode #238 - How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like ItSign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus: The Lazy Sisters Answer Your Questions
Kendra is joined by her little sister Hannah to answer your questions, many of which are about how to foster connected relationships between siblings. The sisters also talk about their current favorite things, including a Kindle accessory that could revolutionize the world. Helpful Companion LinksBilly Summers by Stephen KingThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanSolace House by Joy Ellis (narrated by Richard Armitage)Hannah’s Stanley CupKindle HolderKindle RemoteTiny Target LampNo transcript for this episode since this is a casual conversation. Thanks for understanding!The links above are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a tiny commission at no added cost to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#297 - 5 Steps for More Ease at Work
I believe that people can feel more at ease at work no matter what work it is you do. In part one, we’re going to walk through how to do that, and in part two, we’ll apply those principles to a real life example to show you how the steps can work. So let’s jump in!Helpful Companion LinksEpisode #296: How to Lazy Genius Your HabitsEpisode #177: The Lazy Genius Plans a DaySign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email.Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#296 - How to Lazy Genius Your Habits
It is January, and we have that fresh start energy, right? Today, we won’t deep dive on habits because this is a podcast episode, but maybe you don’t need a deep dive. You just need a reminder or two as you move into the new year. Let’s gain some perspective on habits as we begin or end them.Helpful Companion LinksEpisode 295: How to Start Fresh Without Starting OverAtomic Habits by James ClearBonus Episode: How I Read 120 Books This Year (2022)Get The Lazy Genius Way or The Lazy Genius Kitchen wherever books are sold!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#295 - How to Start Fresh Without Starting Over
It’s January, it’s the beginning of a new year, and our options used to be either lazy or genius. We’ve been trying to be geniuses about the start of a new year for too long, but the alternative is not ignoring it or dismissing it or saying that the new year doesn’t matter. There can be something really special about coming out of a busy holiday season, getting a new planner, and starting fresh. But starting fresh does not mean you have to start over, so today we’re going to talk about the Lazy Genius way to approach a new year.Helpful Companion LinksJoin me on Instagram @thelazygenius to see my little chart that aligns with this episode.The Next Right Thing Guided Journal by Emily P. FreemanGrab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy Genius Way!Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.