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The Lazy Genius Podcast#363 Office Hours with KendraThis is our quarterly episode where I take your problems and try and Lazy Genius them! Today, as always for these episodes, I’ll put the questions focused on kids and parenting at the end in one chunk so that those of you without kids don’t have to listen if you’d rather move along with your day.Helpful Companion Links
Pre-order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy once it releases in October.
The Instagram post where I collected questions for this episode
House Rules by Myquillyn Smith...2024-04-2934 minThe Lazy Genius Podcast#354 - Office Hours with KendraOffice Hours episodes happen once a quarter, and in them, I help you Lazy Genius your life! I take questions from Instagram and answer them here on the podcast, helping you see how to use the 13 Lazy Genius principles, the five-step Lazy Genius method, and any other Lazy Geniusisms that might help make your situation a little easier.As I usually do in Office Hours episodes, the first half will be non-kid questions and the second half will be kid. That way if you don’t have kids, you can know when to tap out and use yo...2024-02-2638 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#344 Kendra Gets PersonalToday, we're doing something a little different. Kelly Corrigan, host of PBS's Tell Me More 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 Links
Find Kelly online
Follow Kelly on Instagram @kellycorrigan
Episode #207: 15 Moments That Shaped the Lazy Genius
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The Lazy Genius Podcast#318 - 10 Foods I’m Stocking This SummerSummer is here, and summer food is a bit different than food in other seasons. There are a lot of things that can impact the way we eat in the summer. Today, I want to get specific about the 10 foods I’m stocking this summer.These are foods that will be a huge part of making summer cooking and eating easier. Ultimately, I hope it helps you see that having a list of your own would be good and what could be on it. Helpful Companion Links
My Summer Meal Formula pos...2023-06-1229 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: The Lazy Sisters Answer Your QuestionsKendra 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 Links
Billy Summers by Stephen King
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Solace House by Joy Ellis (narrated by Richard Armitage)
Hannah’s Stanley Cup
Kindle Holder
Kindle Remote
Tiny Target Lamp
No transcript for this episode since this is a casual conversation. Thanks for understanding!
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The Lazy Genius Podcast#253 - How to Give Yourself Permission with Kate BowlerA note from Kendra: In this conversation, Kate and I exchange a joke about going to prison for someone we love, and I have since been shown the harm that reaction causes people in communities affected by disproportionate and unfair policing. For that, I am genuinely sorry. Thank you for graciously leaving space for all of us to continue to learn and do better in our work of allyship.Kate Bowler is here! If you’ve been around here for a while, you know we don’t have many guest inte...2022-03-1437 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#220 - Kendra Answers Your Burning QuestionsWe’re talking about everything from what glasses I wear to how to Lazy Genius a marriage in this fun episode where I answer your burning questions (or the questions that pop up in DMs and my inbox on the reg).Stuff Mentioned
FAQ Instagram Reel from a few weeks ago (I’m @thelazygenius if you want to follow along!)
Eyewear brands available at Oscar Oglethorpe
Try an Olive & June mani or pedi system and have your mind blown (use code LAZYGENIUS for 20% off your first system)
Episode 191: Naming What Matters in 2021
Episode 186: A Pep Talk for...2021-07-2627 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#171 The Ten Things Saving My Life Right NowI 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 Mentioned
In a turn of events that no one expected, least of all me, I’m a na...2020-08-1721 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: Lazy Geniusing a Morning Routine with Erin MoonIt’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 Links
You 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
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To l...2020-08-1144 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#170 - How to Lazy Genius AnythingI get messages all the time asking how a person can lazy genius their laundry pile or an awkward friendship encounter or online school or any number of things! The truth is that any challenge could use a Lazy Genius solution, and that’s why I wrote The Lazy Genius Way!Helpful Companion Links
Preorder The Lazy Genius Way before midnight tonight (Monday) to claim your preorder bonuses!
Missed the episode on How to Go Back to School? Catch up here.
Details on opening and closing ceremonies and what they can be for you and your fa...2020-08-1036 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#169 - Audiobook Sneak PeekOn Saturday, you might have heard the audiobook version of the introduction of my book The Lazy Genius Way, and today’s episode is chapter one! I don’t want to make you wait around, so here it is! Chapter One of The Lazy Genius Way entitled “How to Think Like a Lazy Genius.”Stuff Mentioned
Preorder either the print or audio version of The Lazy Genius Way and claim your preorder bonuses before August 11th!
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela K...2020-08-0330 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: Introduction to The Lazy Genius WayToday’s episode is extra and very exciting. It’s the audio version of the introduction of my book The Lazy Genius Way! I’m so excited for you to get a sneak peek of the audiobook before it’s out in the world in all its glory.Helpful Companion Links
My book, The Lazy Genius Way, is available for preorder! You can find all the details here. Don’t sleep on it, you guys. Preorder bonuses end on August 11th!
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Ada...2020-08-0120 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#168 - How to Go Back to SchoolTransitioning from summer to school routine is a legitimate thing, but this year? Well, clearly we don’t have to say a lot about this year. So how do we go back to school when we don’t even know what that looks like?Helpful Companion Links
Preorder The Lazy Genius Way and get the entire Lazy Genius Library for free just for preordering. Details here!
Previous episodes that are Back to School adjacent: What Does It Mean To Take Care of Yourself?, The Lazy Genius Works From Home, and Plan Your Opening Ceremony.
Download a tran...2020-07-2725 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: Lazy Geniusing Teenagers with Kristen HowertonIt’s another 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 Kristen Howerton and she’s helping us Lazy Genius being a mom, specifically being a mom of teenagers down the road.Stuff Mentioned
You can find Kristen on Instagram here and buy her book Rage Against The Minivan here.
My book, The Lazy Genius Way, is available for preorder! You can find all the deets here.
This podcast is hoste...2020-07-2437 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#167 - How to Make the Perfect PlaylistDid y’all know I really dig playlists? Like so much. And I’ve been told, especially after my holiday playlists last year and my quarantine groove playlist this summer, that I’m really good at them. I will agree with you. This is not a space I choose to be overly humble. I learned from the best.Helpful Companion Links
Playlists I’m proud of: nine curated Christmas playlists plus my Quarantine Groove list for the summer.
My sister Hannah makes seasonal playlists for our patrons over on our Patreon show The Lazy Sisters.
My buddy Br...2020-07-2026 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#166 - Book Launching 101There is something so fun about getting a behind-the-scenes look at something like publishing. We all read books, but y’all the whole industry is something else. There’s so much happening, and it’s all really interesting! Well, some of it is. Today, I want to share with you five things I learned about launching a book that I didn’t know before.Stuff Mentioned
Preorder The Lazy Genius Way and get the entire Lazy Genius Library for free just for preordering. Details here!
If you missed the episode A Peek Inside The Lazy Genius Way, you...2020-07-1326 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#165 - The Lazy Genius Packs for a TripVacations definitely look different this summer than they usually do, but trips aren’t just vacations. You’ll go see grandma, you might travel a state or two over when the holidays come soon. Basically, we’ll have trips long after this pandemic is over, and I get a lot of questions about doing a packing episode, so here you go.Stuff Mentioned
Haven’t preordered The Lazy Genius Way yet? You can do that right here and claim your bonuses!
My bonus episode with Courtney Cleveland from All the Best Days on Lazy Geniusing staycations. You can...2020-07-0617 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: Lazy Geniusing Dinner with Kate StricklerIt’s another 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 Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen, and we’re Lazy Geniusing dinner without losing our minds. Kate is such a great resource for making regular life dinner, and she happily takes us along with her.Stuff Mentioned
You can find Kate on Instagram @naptimekitchen or on her blog at www.naptimekitchen.com.
My book, The Lazy Genius Way, is available for preorder! You can find...2020-07-0135 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#164 - The Summer Meal FormulaI’m not saying I fixed summer cooking because that would be stupid, but I think I found an approach that will be pretty awesome, especially if you’re three weeks into hot weather no school everyone home cooking and losing your mind a little.Stuff Mentioned
Apply to be a member of The Lazy Genius Way Launch Team here! The application will close at noon on Wednesday, July 8, and we kick off activities Monday, July 13. I’m so excited, and I would love for you to join us!
Here’s a link to my pancake recipe I...2020-06-2926 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#163 - The Magic of Daily SheetsSummer is a season of relaxation, of later bedtimes and loungy days, but we’ve also kind of already been in a weird season of pseudo-relaxation and later bedtimes and loungy days because of COVID-19. It’s safe to say that easing into summer rhythms is a little complicated right now.Helpful Companion Links
I first mentioned Daily Sheets in How to Lazy Genius Kid Chores (episode 117) and I misspoke in the episode by calling it The Lazy Genius Plans a Day. It’s really The Lazy Genius Weekly Plan.
Preorder your copy of The Lazy Genius...2020-06-2219 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#162 - A Peek Inside The Lazy Genius WayThis is a very exciting and surreal episode for me to share because in case you didn’t know I wrote a book, and today is the first real day that I’m going to tell you about what is inside! On August 11th, you’ll get to read those words if you want, and in this episode I’ll actually share a couple of ways you can read those words sooner, but for now, I’m going to tell you why I decided to write a book, what my writing rhythm was when I was writing it, how I wrote 60...2020-06-1530 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: Lazy Geniusing Staycations with Courtney ClevelandSurprise! We’re doing fun bonus episodes over the summer where I talk to others about Lazy Geniusing an aspect of our every day lives. Today, I’m talking to Courtney Cleveland of All the Best Days, and we’re Lazy Geniusing staycations and a little bit of day-tripping. This episode will legitimately give you the tools you need to travel like a Lazy Genius.Stuff Mentioned
Here’s where you can find Courtney Cleveland: her personal Instagram and All The Best Days Instagram.
You can get her packing list here.
My book, The Lazy Genius Way, is...2020-06-1232 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#161 - A Summer Reading PledgeThis summer, you guys, is the summer I truly begin my education of being an anti-racist. I want to begin taking steps in how I see my summer stack and even in what I watch and listen to. I also want to do that with my kids. And I invite you to join me.Stuff Mentioned
Books mentioned in this episode: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, The Enneagram of Belonging by Chris Heuertz, The Green Ember by S.D. Smith, The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek, Enter Wild by Carlos Whittaker, I’m Still Here...2020-06-0828 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#160 - Wear Makeup Like a Lazy GeniusI am no makeup expert by any stretch, but over 20+ years of wearing makeup, I’ve figured out one strategy that works for me, and I want to share it with you today.Helpful Companion Links
If you want to be a genius about makeup, follow Jamie B. Golden on Instagram. Do it. Go. And while you’re there, I’d love for you to join in on the Lazy Genius fun, too.
More words about the products I use on my four faces here.
My monthly newsletter, Latest Lazy Letter, goes out this Wednesday. There will b...2020-06-0118 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#159 - The Magic of Closing CeremoniesIt can feel like our closing ceremonies are shot because of how things are within the setting of a pandemic, and that’s a very real thing. I’ve said it several times in episodes about a variety of topics, but there’s a lot to grieve right now. But here’s an important thing to remember: the magic of a closing ceremony isn’t really about what you do but that you just do something.Stuff Mentioned
Want a refresher on opening and closing ceremonies? Start here: Plan Your Opening Ceremony (119), The Lazy Genius Welcomes Fall (70...2020-05-2518 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#158 - Staying In Touch When You Can’t TouchRight now, we’re separated from each other in ways we never have been before, but there will be other times when we want to stay in touch with people we love when we’re far away from them, whether it’s across the country or six feet apart. So today, how do we stay in touch when we can’t actually touch?Helpful Companion Links
Myquillyn Smith, aka The Nester, gave me the framework of “lovely limitations.” Her book, Cozy Minimalist Home (affiliate link), is my go-to Christmas gift for my kids’ teachers.
Instagram is where I hang o...2020-05-1831 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#157 - What Does It Mean to Take Care of Yourself?If you’re stressed about all that’s going on, you might be sleeping less, not eating the same things because of apocalyptic grocery shopping, maybe you’re not able to read or run or get drinks with girlfriends, all things that normally make you feel really good on hard days. So yeah. I feel like it’s a good time to talk about what it means to take care of ourselves.Helpful Companion Links
A few extra resources not mentioned specifically in the episode: The Lazy Genius Rests, The Daily Act of Kindness, and The Lazy Gen...2020-05-1111 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#156 - How to Clean the House When Everyone Is Inside It (Part 2)Last week, I shared ten principles of lived-in cleaning, but today, we’re diving into the specifics. Laundry, tidying, bathrooms, dusting and all the things. Just how do we keep our homes clean when everyone is in it all of the time? Let’s jump in.Helpful Companion Links
We talked about the 10 principles of lived-in cleaning last week, revisit that episode (or catch up on it) here.
Here are the most popular cleaning episodes from The Lazy Genius back catalog: laundry, laundry updated, and how to start a cleaning routine.
Looking to get rid of some...2020-05-0425 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#155 - How to Clean the House When Everyone Is Inside It (Part 1)A lot of us are still sheltering in place, and that brings a new set of challenges when it comes to cleaning. Because there are so many challenges, we’re going to make this a two-part miniseries. Today, I’m going to share 10 principles of lived-in cleaning. Then next week, we’ll get into some specifics like laundry, bathrooms, dust, and crumbs on the floor. Here we go.Helpful Companion Links
If you’re active on Facebook, we’d love to have you in The Lazy Genius Facebook group. It’s a lovely resource and community.
The episode...2020-04-2726 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#154 - How to Add Freshness to Repetitive MealsWe’re still in a shelter-in-place situation in most parts of the country and part of this process includes not going to the grocery store as often. Thing are weird, and new meals don’t really fit in with our weird. We’re eating a lot of the same things over and over again, but I’m sharing five ways to add freshness to repetitive meals.Helpful Companion Links
Bri McKoy is great at a lot of things, but I love love love the sauces and dressings she comes up with. Here’s a link to her cilant...2020-04-2015 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#153 - Time Management When Time Makes No SenseYes, we’re still in the coronavirus pandemic, but honestly, there are lots of times when time makes no sense. It’s a struggle to get a handle on how to manage our time when our regular average day and the regular average things you normally do to fill it gets turned upside-down. So today we’re going to revisit the three Lazy Genius pillars of time through the lens of time making no sense.Helpful Companion Links
The Favorites File is the entertaining homework you didn’t know you needed right now. Sign up to get your...2020-04-1324 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#152 - Reading in Odd CircumstancesBased on the number of downloads of past episodes related to reading, I know that there’s an overwhelming majority of people listening who really love to read. So when our regular reading rhythms are disrupted by odd circumstances, it’s nice to have a roadmap of how to get back to normal or how to create a new normal. That’s what this episode will do.Stuff Mentioned
I’m planning to be on Instagram @thelazygenius this Thursday around noon ET to chat about this topic, so be sure to follow me there.
The Favorites File is...2020-04-0624 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#151 - The Lazy Genius Eats OutsideWhenever I share something about eating outside, the questions pour in on how to do it. Breaking things up a bit and getting into the fresh air sounds really good right about now, so lets Lazy Genius eating outside.Helpful Companion Links
The Lazy Genius Cleans the Kitchen is a good refresher on how to reset your kitchen after a meal, so apply the same dishes zone principle to eating outside.
If you have ideas on how to eat outside with more ease and fun, share them on Instagram using #lazygeniuspicnic. And as always, you can...2020-03-3016 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#150 - A Pep Talk for Being StuckThese are weird, scary, surreal times, but, honestly, I am grateful for how this global crisis has already affected how we see. Here are five things to remember when you’re stuck at home…or maybe when you’re just stuck.People and Resources Mentioned in This Episode
The Incomparable Mister Rogers, who tells us to look for the helpers
Seth Godin, who reminds us the ocean is made of drops
Ralph Waldo Emerson, who encourages us to scatter joy
Ingrid Fetell Lee, who wrote the book Joyful
Myquillyn Smith aka The Nester, who asks us what w...2020-03-2320 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#149 - Name What You're Good AtNote from Kendra: This episode of The Lazy Genius Podcast was recorded before the majority of changes, postponements, cancelations and recommendations for social distancing due to covid-19 were enacted. Please know that I am thinking of the Lazy Genius community during these uncertain times. Be well.Naming what you’re good at is a simple exercise in being kind to yourself. And to be a Lazy Genius, you need to do that! Your gifts and abilities and ways of seeing and being in the world are significant and have incredible meaning. And when you don’t name what...2020-03-1618 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#148 - Making Memories Like a Lazy GeniusWe put a lot of pressure on ourselves to mark moments, make memories, and give our kids something to remember. Even if you don’t have kids, there’s still a high cultural premium on memories. Scrapbooking, photo albums, daily journals, the Gram. But if we try to manufacture memories, mechanize them, we’ll get overwhelmed by something that our brains already do. Let’s make memories like a Lazy Genius.Helpful Companion Links
You can listen to Ten Steps to Creating Your Own Traditions (even if it’s geared a little bit towards holidays) here.
Laura Trem...2020-03-0923 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#147 - Should You Do a Capsule Wardrobe?In today’s episode, I’ll give you some ideas on how to move forward with a pseudo-traditional capsule wardrobe, but you’re a really smart person. If you pay attention to what matters, what doesn’t, and you create a few guidelines around those things, you can create your own process for building a capsule wardrobe.Helpful Companion Links
My book is about to be a real, physical thing in the world! You can check out the cover and preorder it here.
Join the Lazy Genius VIP mailing list here to stay in the loop on all t...2020-03-0227 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#146 - Feeding Picky KidsWhat’s the problem with picky kids? It’s frustrating to make food that doesn’t get eaten. More than that, we worry that our kids aren’t getting the nutrients they need or that they’ll only eat brown and red foods for the rest of their lives. But really, when it comes down to it, it’s fear. Let’s flip the script and nurture kids who trust their bodies.Helpful Companion Links
Here’s the first episode I did on intuitive eating and here’s a list of intuitive eating resources crowdsourced from Lazy Geniuses like...2020-02-2430 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#145 - How to Hire a HousecleanerListen, I know this is super specific. I know this topic is privileged and it comes with baggage. But I also know it’s important to talk about these things, particularly if you’re in a season of life where something’s gotta give. This episode has practical thoughts about hiring a housecleaner, and a little pep talk about letting go of the shame and embarrassment that often comes with asking for help.Stuff Mentioned
I first mentioned hiring a housecleaner in my monthly newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. If you don’t receive it and wish you...2020-02-1721 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#144 - How to Lazy Genius a Girls NightToday, we’re diving into the logistics of building community — specifically in our female friendships. We all want to get together with friends and do fun things, have traditions and all of that. So this episode is important in its simplicity because friendship matters.Helpful Companion Links
There’s a friendly space for Lazy Geniuses here on the Internet in the form of a private Facebook group. Join us and get help or give help in being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.
I quote Priya Parker’s The Art...2020-02-1024 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#143 - Your Body Is Not FlawedI believe in a world where it is fun and not loaded to talk about our bodies because our bodies are awesome. Full disclosure: I haven’t always felt this way, not by a long shot. I understand the difficulty here, so let’s move into this topic together.Stuff Mentioned
I got on my soapbox last week thanks to an episode on Living Without Food Rules. It’s a RUHL good time if you missed it.
Sarah of @thebirdspapaya is one of the most powerful voices I’ve encountered around thinking about our bodies. Reading her word...2020-02-0309 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#142 - Living Without Food RulesLet's play a game. Let's name all of the food rules you've experienced in your life. Yeah...we'll be here a while and we probably won't feel that great after we list them all out. That's why I'm so passionate about talking about living without food rules. We don't need them, y'all. Here's why.Helpful Companion Links
I host a secret monthly podcast with my sister on Patreon. You can become a patron by signing up for The Lazy Sisters Podcast here.
Here’s The Lazy Genius and Healthy Eating episode if you need a refresher.
I’...2020-01-2729 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#141 - What to Read This WinterI know that so many of you folks who listen to this podcast love to read. You love books and more books and finding more ways to get more books into your life. In today’s episode, we’ll create a quick and easy path to figuring out what to read this winter if that’s on your radar and how to make the most of your reading minutes over the next couple of months.Helpful Companion Links
Here’s my winter stack if you need to see my titles in black and white pixels.
I take thi...2020-01-2023 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#140 - Time to Create Your Winter Dinner QueueI love putting the proper importance on food and meals and gathering around the table but not wasting energy on the wrong things. Those wrong things look different for everyone listening, but today we’re going to figure out what matters and what doesn’t around your winter table.Stuff Mentioned
The list of actual meals my family is eating from my Winter Dinner Queue this season.
Hope*Writers is opening its doors to new members now through Friday, January 17th. If you already know you want in, you can click here to join using my affi...2020-01-1325 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#139 - How to Plan Your Time This WinterToday, I’m giving you two simple questions to ask yourself as you move into 2020 so that you can see your time in a way that makes sense for the season you’re in and makes a difference in your everyday life.Helpful Companion Links
January’s Latest Lazy Letter goes out on Wednesday, and I would love for it to land in your inbox if it doesn’t already. Join the Lazy Genius VIP mailing to get this once-a-month email chock full of book recommendations, podcast talk, and a little insight I don’t share anywhere e...2020-01-0618 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#138 - A Goals Pep TalkGoals aren’t so you’ll look or be the way you think you should. They’re not to make you fit in. They’re not to make you seem like someone who’s got their life together. They’re for you.Helpful Goal-Related Companion Links
Don’t set stupid goals. Here’s how.
The perfect solution to dealing with screwing up a goal.
If you’re craving something a little more tangible today, listen to The Lazy Genius Sets Goals or read How to Set Goals like a Normal Person.
If you’re great at setting goals but it...2019-12-3005 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#137 - A Christmas Pep TalkChristmas is in two days. Here’s a super quick pep talk that will remind you of two important things you can do during this season. Merry Christmas!Helpful Companion Links
If Christmas Eve Eve has you feeling squirrelly, listen (or relisten) to last week’s episode Ten Ideas for a Holiday Reset.
Download a transcript of this episode.
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visi...2019-12-2305 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#135 - Nailing Your Holiday VibeI love a good mood. I love a good vibe. And our holiday memories aren’t always what we did; it’s about how we felt. We remember the vibe, the feeling the environment gave us. Let’s focus on creating that vibe and let the activities happen as they will. Here’s how.Helpful Companion Links
Background music is the perfect way to add a little atmosphere to your gathering (or your workday). Here’s a post with my favorite Christmas albums and nine carefully crafted holiday playlists I had the most fun making for you.
Keep...2019-12-0918 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#134 - How To Be Happy With the Gifts You GiveWe’re all in gift-giving and gift-buying mode and spending a lot of time on it or least are gearing up to. I want to help you be happy with the gifts you give and be more strategic and thoughtful about the time you spend on finding and buying those gifts. We’ll go through a step by step process, and I think that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel so much better about things.Stuff Mentioned
Check out my Holiday Gift Guide chock full of gift ideas that are things that I have a...2019-12-0218 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#133 - Ten Helpful Thanksgiving StrategiesA couple of years ago, I wrote a blog post titled Ten Commandments of Thanksgiving Weekend. Looking back on it, I realized some things changed, and that’s okay. That’s why I’ve put together ten strategies that will help your entire Thanksgiving week whether you’re hosting or not. This can be such a beautiful time of year, especially if you think like a Lazy Genius and be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.Helpful Companion Links For Thanksgiving Week
The inspiration behind this episode is The Ten...2019-11-2519 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#132 - Ten Steps to Creating Your Own TraditionsI love the idea of being thoughtful and intentional about anything, and traditions definitely fit the bill. So today, we’re going to walk through ten steps to creating your own so you’ll be able to think about traditions like a Lazy Genius and then maybe actually do them. This conversation is all about creating your own traditions, so no matter what your family unit looks like, this conversation is for you.Helpful Companion Links
This week’s topic was inspired by a conversation during last week’s Instagram Live! You can find me there @thelazyg...2019-11-1823 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#131 - The Perfect Thanksgiving TurkeyY’all, we’re about to spend an entire episode talking about Thanksgiving turkey. Or just turkey if you periodically cook a ten pound bird when it’s not Thanksgiving. I want to talk through it a little because sometimes we need a voice telling us we’re doing okay, especially when we’re dealing with a giant dead bird and hungry, mildly judgmental family members.Stuff Mentioned
I shared my absolute favorite turkey recipe a few years ago, and I still stand by it.
Watch the crowd from New Girl defrost a turkey in a dryer.
Do...2019-11-1124 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#130 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Hosting AnythingIt is the first week of November, and all of the holiday hosting is about to hit hard so I want to give you some tools to enjoy this time, not dread it.Helpful Companion Links
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I share ten Thanksgiving hosting tips along with three keys to hosting success in The Lazy Genius Hosts Thanksgiving.
If you’re already bracing yourself for the grating conversations you’ll have with family members you can’t not invite to things, listen to The Lazy Gen...2019-11-0428 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#129 - How to Holiday Road TripIt’s about that time. Grandparents in faraway states are waiting, but getting in the car with all the stuff and possibly all the children can feel daunting. Hopefully, this episode will help that, but please note, this episode only covers being in the car, not packing or being on vacation or leaving or coming home. It’s just for being in the car, which is really the most exhausting part.Stuff Mentioned
See how other Lazy Geniuses tackle road trips with Road Tested Road Trip Tips, a round-up of the suggestions you shared with me on I...2019-10-2821 minThe Lazy Genius Podcast#128 - How to Escape the Fall FrenzyChaos and frenzy pull me under. I feel stressed out, I get headaches, I get mad, my body physically hurts, and I don’t enjoy what’s happening right in front of me. That’s no fun at any point in the year or my life, but it’s a particular bummer around this time of year. None of us want to feel frenzied, but sometimes even with intentional plans, it happens anyway. Today, let’s talk about one small way to keep that frenzy at bay.
If you haven’t joined me over Instagram, you can find me @thelazyg...2019-10-2117 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#127 - The Lazy Genius Chooses a PlannerA few weeks ago, I shared how I plan a week like a Lazy Genius. That led us to a great conversation on Instagram about the many, many options available to us when we’re choosing a planner. But here’s the thing, there’s no perfect planner because there’s no way to manufacture a perfect life. This week, I’m sharing how to use planners as tools in being a genius about things that matter and lazy about things that don’t.Links That Might Be Helpful
If you’re looking for planners that I’ve used in t...2019-10-1425 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#126 The Lazy Genius Guide To Grocery ShoppingThere are lots of ways to approach shopping for groceries from where you go to making a shopping list, and today I’m going to share my seven principles for buying groceries like a Lazy Genius. We can, in fact, Lazy Genius just about anything, including how, when, where, and even why you buy groceries. I think you’ll really be encouraged and motivated by the end of this episode.Stuff Mentioned
My ebook The Swap is part of the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle Flash Sale that’s happening October 16-17. Sign up for The Lazy Genius VIP em...2019-10-0723 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#125 - The Lazy Genius Asks for HelpSometimes asking for help is the hardest thing to do, but you’re allowed to ask for help, no matter the circumstance. It’s good, in fact, to ask for help. And today, we’re talking about the ways to do it – the different kinds of therapy and different reasons why or why not you might pursue them. Plus, I talk about how to be a good friend to someone else who needs help. It’s a heavy topic, but one that I want to join in the flow of normalizing it.Links You May Find Helpful
If you’...2019-09-3022 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#124 - The Lazy Genius Weekly PlanIf you’ve ever purchased multiple planners in a year, this episode is for you. Today, we’re walking through three questions to ask when planning your week, and then we’ll use my own weekly plan for this week as a kind of case study to see how the questions are put into practice. It’s a simple approach but incredibly impactful.Helpful Companion Links
If you want to tackle learning how to freeze food this fall, don’t miss out on The Naptime Kitchen Guide to Freezing. If nothing else, give @naptimekitchen a follow on the ‘gr...2019-09-2324 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#123 - The Lazy Genius After School RoutineSnacks, homework, playing, chores, making dinner, not to mention those extracurriculars if your kids are into sports and clubs. The reason why the hours after school is over feel frenzied is because it IS frenzied. But a routine can help. In this episode, we will talk about why a routine is helpful, how to build one that works for you, and I’ll share our personal after school routine in case you need specific ideas. Stuff Mentioned
If you’re looking how to Lazy Genius a routine, take a look at my series on routi...2019-09-1623 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#122 - What I Hope to Read This Fall and WhyToday we’re talking about books! And based on your responses to the Latest Lazy Letter (which has tons of book and podcast recommendations), you love talking about them, too. I’m sharing what I learned from setting summer reading goals and how I plan to use that information as I head into the fall.Stuff Mentioned
If you missed my episode on summer reading, listen to Summer Reading Plans 2019 to catch up before listening to my reflections here.
Check out my Fall Reading Stack here.
For reading on the go, I love using my Kindle Pape...2019-09-0916 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#121 - How to Build a Fall Dinner QueueOne of my favorite ways to approach a new season is to have a dinner queue to pull from when deciding what to eat for dinner. In this episode, I’m going to share my reflections from my summer dinner queue and give you how I’m taking what I learned as I build one for the fall.
Companion Links For This Episode
Grab your copy of The Holiday Docket at the early bird price of $22 from now until September 5.
If you’d like some practical thoughts on how to plan for fall, listen to The Lazy G...2019-09-0211 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#120 - The Lazy Genius Plan for Fall RoutineEven though the fall/winter American holidays don’t technically start until Halloween, it does my brain – and likely yours – a lot of good to start thinking about time now. I want to create routines and view my time through the lens of what matters so that I can keep spending my time, even the time at the end of a busy day, in such a way that makes me feel more like myself. Here’s how you can do the same.
Useful Links
Grab your copy of The Holiday Docket at the early bird price of $22 f...2019-08-2621 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#119 - Plan Your Opening CeremonyOpening and closing ceremonies are the magic pill that can make different seasons and transitions come more alive. The problem with moving from one season to another, one holiday to another, one season of life to another is that we have our feet in two different camps most of the time. The transitions are relentless and can easily strip the joy away from seasons of life that we really love. That’s where opening and closing ceremonies work their magic.
Companion Links For This Episode
Get your copy of The Holiday Docket at the early bird pr...2019-08-1911 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#118 - The Enneagram Part Two: How to Make Sense of YourselfLet’s talk a bit more about the Enneagram. The Enneagram has its own language in many ways. And if you aren’t familiar with the concepts, it all sounds like gibberish. In today’s episode, I go through a few of the main concepts of the Enneagram and give them some context in how they can help you make sense of yourself.Helpful Links and Resources
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If you haven’t yet listened to The Trut...2019-08-1227 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#117 - How to Lazy Genius Kid ChoresChores seem like a good anchor in the summer, but they really are a huge part of routine in the fall. But how do we do it? Allowance or no allowance, charts or no charts, how young is too young or how old is too old? All the things. Today, I share how I handle chores for my kids, but also how you can think about what matters and what doesn’t in relation to kids’ chores to create a system that makes sense for your family.Stuff Mentioned
If you want to hear more about our...2019-08-0523 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#116 - How to Lazy Genius Kids’ ClothesDo you feel buried under mountains of kids’ clothes? Or you feel like you’re constantly running to the store to pick up pants that fit? Or maybe you’re tired of managing a closet full of tiny person clothes when your kid would rather wear a t-shirt with a cartoon plastered on it every day of the week? It’s a real struggle. But the good news is you’re not alone. Let’s spend some time today talking about the two decisions your kids’ clothes require and how to make those decisions in ways that work for you. I also sh...2019-07-2928 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#115 - Present Summer, Prepared FallAfter a three week hiatus, we’re jumping into practical ways to start preparing for fall while still enjoying what’s left of summer. Have you ever noticed how we tend to wait to get the school supply list or for our last trip to end before we think about what’s coming around the corner? In today’s episode, I offer a few tips on how to stop waiting for someone else to say go to keep our transition from summer to fall from feeling so jarring.Resources You May Find Helpful
Make sure you’re on The...2019-07-2226 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#114 - The Truth About Your Enneagram NumberA few months ago, I asked you to send me questions you have about the enneagram on Instagram. You guys went hard. So we’re going to talk about it in two parts over the course of the summer. Today’s episode covers the basics of knowing your type, how to figure out what type you are, and how the enneagram is a tool to becoming a truer version of yourself.Resources You May Find Helpful
The Enneagram Institute is hands-down the best resource on the Internet about the enneagram. If you don’t know your type...2019-06-2436 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#113 - The Lazy Genius Does Laundry Updated!I know what you’re thinking…”Kendra, you’ve already done an episode on laundry!” That’s true. But things change, including how I tackle laundry. This episode and the one before is definitely not one size fits all. That said, I’m going to share the size that fits me, and hopefully, it’ll give you some ideas for your own laundry approach. But for real, if laundry doesn’t bug you, if you’re happy with your system, stick with it. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.All the Links
If you’re new around here or just wa...2019-06-1717 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#112 - Grasping for Summer RoutineSummer is officially here, and I'm honestly nervous about it. It feels so lovely and so awful all in the same breath to have the kids home all day, to deal with the heat, and to have glorious routine take a break for a while. It can be a lot, so today I'm sharing how I'm approaching our summer routine. Hopefully, it'll help you get some ideas on how to think about yours.Helpful Links for the Summer
This episode is the third in a summer series. Don’t miss Summer Reading Plans 2019 and What I’ll B...2019-06-1028 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#111- What I’ll Be Cooking This SummerHi friends! We’re in part two of a three-part series that celebrates the changing seasons. Summer teaches us to slow down and be flexible. It’s a time to play and have fun on purpose. Last week, I shared my summer reading goals and what’s on my TBR list. This week, I’m talking about summer foods, and I mean ALL the summer foods. From breaking down breakfast to sharing the 21 meals on my Summer Dinner Queue, this episode has it all.Stuff Mentioned
Last summer, I did a whole series on Summer Strategy. Listen t...2019-06-0333 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#110 - Summer Reading Plans 2019Summer reading is a thing, right? We did it as students in school, our kids might do it, and it just feels like the time of year to have a stack of books ready to go. I want to share my personal goals for my summer reading and some titles I’m looking forward to, and I hope it inspires you to make one or two small moves toward your own summer reading approach this year.Helpful Companion Links
Check out all of the books on my Summer Stack here.
Get behind-the-scenes info and my latest bo...2019-05-2726 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#109 - Food in a Bowl: Hacks and How-To’sThe last in our three-part Food in a Bowl series, this week’s episode features hacks and how-to’s so you can build your best food bowls yet! Together, we will figure out the logistics of actually making food bowls a staple in your meal planning without feeling like you’re prepping literally everything always. This kind of episode is one of my favorites because we make can make life simpler but also more full . . . by filling it with things that matter, like delicious meals in a bowl.Helpful Companion Links
Are you signed up for the La...2019-05-2022 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#108 - Food in a Bowl: FlavorsIn part two of our Food in a Bowl series, we’re talking about flavors. There are so many ways to put together flavors because flavor options are literally endless. And that’s a little bit of why it’s hard, right? When we have so many options, it feels overwhelming and we just give up. In today’s episode, we’re going to distill flavor down a bit to help you think through how to put together your own dinner bowl.Stuff Mentioned
If you missed the first part in this series, listen to Food in a Bowl...2019-05-1329 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#107 - Food in a Bowl: BasicsThis episode is the first of a three-part series about serving food in a bowl. My family’s favorite foods are served in a bowl from pasta and soup to ice cream and cereal, but this series focuses more on dinner bowls, meals that are made up of multiple components layered together, not necessarily soup. In this episode, I break down the four basic building blocks to a successful dinner bowl so you can start where you are and use the ingredients your family already likes to add food bowls to your meal plan.Companion Links for Th...2019-05-0628 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#106 - The Lazy Sisters Bonus EpisodeHave you ever wondered how you can support The Lazy Genius Collective and this podcast? You can become a Patreon supporter, and as a thank you, you get a (really long) monthly episode of The Lazy Sisters Podcast, a show that Kendra does with her little sister, Hannah. It's fun, ridiculous, and the unedited Kendra if you were ever curious about that. Here's a bonus episode of the most recent Lazy Sisters Podcast. If you ever want to hear more or just want to say thank you for The Lazy Genius Podcast, head to Patreon to become...2019-04-291h 47
The Lazy Genius Podcast#105 - The Lazy Genius Makes Pizza Part 2We’re continuing our pizza conversation this week by talking about cheese, toppings, sauce, tools, and how you bake it. If last week’s episode on pizza dough didn’t convince you I’m a nerd over pizza, this one will. I’m realizing I have so much to say that I could have an entire series or even whole separate podcast on pizza. I love it so much and keep learning every time I make it. I hope the more you make it, the more you’ll learn and love it, too!Links You May Find Helpful
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The Lazy Genius Podcast#104 - The Lazy Genius Makes Pizza (Part 1)The only thing that comes close to Change Your Life Chicken in emails and DMs on Instagram is Pizza Fridays. Anytime I post my meal plan for #ItsMealPlanMonday and it says Pizza Friday, I get a ton of DMs asking for my favorite pizza recipe, my favorite pizza stone, my favorite sauce. . .you get the point. Well guys, I’ve done my research, compiled the facts, and now, I’m ready to share everything I know about pizza with you! This week, we’ll talk all things pizza dough. Next week, we’ll talk about sauce and toppings and cooking...2019-04-1540 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#103 - The Lazy Genius Keeps the Car CleanDoes your van look like a thrift store on wheels? Me too. And I’m okay with that because I choose to be lazy about my car. This week, I’m sharing a few quick tips that help me keep a handle on the stuff in my van, so I don’t lose my mind every time I have to go somewhere. However, if you’re looking for tips on how to keep the exterior of your car clean, keep on searching. I basically have zero to say about it other than I guess it’s good to wash it sometim...2019-04-0818 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#102 - How to Make a Decision with Emily P. FreemanThis week I’m joined by the Lazy Genius Collective mascot, Emily P. Freeman. (Kidding, but not because you can play a drinking game with how many times I talk about her on all the platforms. ) Her new book The Next Right Thing comes out tomorrow, April 2, and what better way to celebrate than to have her on the podcast?! We’re talking about making decisions and how to find peace in those decisions when we don’t have much clarity surrounding them.Companion Links
Follow Emily’s sister The Nester and the Internet’s resident ray of sun...2019-04-0144 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#101 - The Lazy Genius Deals with SicknessWe’re finally talking about it, y’all -- how to Lazy Genius sickness. I’m chatting about the essentials that keep us mostly sane while we’re battling it out with germs and cranky kids. And I know what I’m talking about. Our family went through it in the first couple of months of 2019 with two bouts of the stomach bug, the flu, sinus infections, a cold that wouldn’t end… it was rough. The steps I share in this episode made it far less horrible for us, and I hope they do the same for you.Stuff Men...2019-03-2536 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#100 - Change Your Life ChickenYou guys, we’ve hit 100 episodes! How fun is that?! And the only appropriate way to celebrate, in my opinion, is to deep dive into Change Your Life Chicken! I never thought a chicken recipe would be my legacy, but here we are. This recipe is a staple in my meal plan, and I talk about every step in great detail in this episode. If you’ve never made it before, this episode will make it a regular in your rotation. I’m absolutely sure of it.Stuff Mentioned
Follow me on Instagram where I spent most o...2019-03-1832 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#99 - The Lazy Genius Feeds a CrowdIt’s finally happening, y’all. I’m telling you how to feed a crowd this week! Or at least, I’m telling you how I feed a crowd and sharing things that are must-dos for me to keep my cool when I open our front door to welcome guests. I’m also sharing four ideas for crowdpleasers that we use at our community group when we host on Sundays.Stuff Mentioned
Five ways to enjoy making dinner if you want people in your home for a meal, but you’re not loving the idea of cooking it a...2019-03-1133 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#91 - The Lazy Genius Organizes PaperHave you ever noticed paper is like a magnet? The more you have laying around the more it attracts. In this week’s episode, I tackle the three biggest problems we have with paper and give you an inside look at how I lazy genius my paper situation at home. Helpful Companion Links
Download my super helpful eBook The Swap all month long to help you make a clear path through your stuff. If you have questions about The Swap, feel free to DM me on Instagram or shoot me a quick email at ken...2019-01-1424 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastBonus: The Lazy Sisters Podcast PreviewKendra and Hannah are real life sisters keeping you from real bad choices. The Lazy Sisters Podcast is launching on Patreon this week, and here's a quick preview. I appreciate all of your support for The Lazy Genius Podcast, and this new show is a fun way to say thank you for that support. Head to Patreon to find out more about how you can get more of these episodes and keep The Lazy Genius Podcast going at the same time.
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by...2018-03-0115 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#14: The Lazy Genius Survives a Class PartyAfter you listen...
I've collected a few easy party options that won't make you crazy but are still super cute.
tiny cookie cutters for cute touches if you have the mental bandwidth
stupid easy chocolate-dipped pretzels
the Saturday Night Live candle video
How to Throw a Little Kid Party Without Requiring Alcohol
How to Never Run Out of Food At Your Party Again
An Ode to Being Super Mom
You Don't Have to Make Your Little Kids' Halloween Costumes
Confessions of a Guilty Mom: PTA Edition
Follow Kendra on Instagram: @thelazygenius
This...2017-03-2029 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#12: The Lazy Genius Buys a GiftIn this episode, I share ways to come up with great gift ideas and actually remember them.After you listen and what you heard when you did:
I've gathered some of my favorite unique gift ideas for bakers, gardeners, readers, and nerds.
Do you keep hearing about the Bullet Journal but have no idea where to start? I've got you covered.
Fascinated by the shirt covered in lines from Jane Eyre? Get yours at Litographs. I have the Nancy Drew shirt and love it.
My favorite Etsy shops will make you super happy.
I love Uncommon...2017-03-0628 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#11: The Lazy Genius Shops at AldiYou should be shopping at Aldi, and if you already are, you could be shopping smarter! Kendra shares her favorite tips and items from the store that saves us all so much money.For after you listen:
An Aldi Pinterest Board
Bizarro Meal Prep That Changes the Game - my personal take on not wasting anything, especially with all that inexpensive Aldi produce
Smoothie Booster Cubes - all of those extra greens get blended up with hippie seeds and powders and frozen into cubes for quick and healthy smoothie making
If you like what you hear...2017-03-0426 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#10: Fictional Lazy Geniuses with Emily P. FreemanEmily and Kendra talk again but this time about their favorite lazy geniuses on television. Spoiler: a lot of them are jerks or kind of annoying. What does that mean?! But really they're just people who don't spend a lot of time worrying about what others think, and that can't be bad. Do your favorites make the list? Where to find Emily: Instagram: @emilypfreeman Emily P. Freeman onlineWhere to find Kendra: Instagram: @thelazygenius The Lazy Genius Collective online
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by...2016-07-0529 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#9: Uncovering Your Creative Rhythm with Emily P. FreemanEmily Freeman is the perfect balance of boss lady and soul whisperer. She gets stuff done and has the work to prove it but her goal is to create space for your soul to breathe, and our souls can't breathe if we're drowning in hustle. Listen as Emily and Kendra talk about the difference in dreaming about your ideas and actually making them happen, how they get in their own creative rhythms, and how you can, too. Where to find Emily:Instagram: @emilypfreeman Emily P. Freeman onlineWhere to find Kendra:...2016-06-2859 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#8: A Lazy Genius Marriage with Kaz AdachiHe didn't own a cell phone until 2014, he does a mean Cookie Monster impression, and he's the laziest of all geniuses. In this episode, Kendra talks with her husband about their lazy genius marriage and the torrid story of how they met. It's a little scandalous.Where to find Kaz:Nowhere. He's an Internet hermit.Where to find Kendra:Instagram: @thelazygenius Visit Kendra online at The Lazy Genius Collective.
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela...2016-06-211h 11
The Lazy Genius Podcast#7: Finding Your Home's Personality with Addie JonesIntroducing the coolest girl ever with the coolest job ever. Addie Jones is a stylist, decorator, and creative ninja. She's also incredibly kind and generous with her ideas and encouragement. Kendra and Addie chat about her jobs, the craziest thing she's ever hung in an Anthro store, and how to see your house with fresh eyes.Where to find Addie...Her design business Twine and Twill Pinterest: /twineandtwill Instagram: @twineandtwill
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. 2016-06-1457 min
The Lazy Genius Podcast#6: Raising Boys with Chad SmithDo you love The Nester? Not as much as this guy. Chad Smith is husband to The Nester and has been a teacher, youth pastor, coach, and dad to three teenage boys. He knows a lot about parenting and grace and people, and you'll learn a lot from his insights.Where to find Chad:Chad's Instagram: @chadsmithis Site for Mantime Instagram for Mantime: @mantimeusWhere to find Kendra:Instagram: @thelazygenius Want to be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't? Check out The Lazy...2016-06-071h 13
The Lazy Genius Podcast#5: Lazy Genius Baking with Jamie GoldenJamie Golden, co-host of The Popcast, joins Kendra to talk baking. They share tips to help you not wash dishes ever again, how to make cupcakes that will change your life, and how chafing helps you remember the difference between baking powder and baking soda.Where to find Jamie:Instagram: @jamiebgolden Twitter: @jamiebgolden The Popcast with Knox and JamieWhere to find Kendra:Instagram: @thelazygenius Join The Lazy Genius Collective and always be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.
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The Lazy Genius Podcast#4: Giving Up On Perfect with Mary CarverFunny, honest, and a real Lazy Genius, Mary and Kendra have a conversation about kids, goals, marriage, and everything in between. Sometimes it's hard to be a person, and Mary gets that. She also makes you feel okay for not liking it all the time.Where to find Mary:Mary's blog: Giving Up on Perfect Mary's Instagram: @marycarver Mary's Facebook: /givinguponperfect Mary's book: Choose Joy
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. 2016-05-241h 24
The Lazy Genius Podcast#3: Raising Imperfect Teenagers with Meg DuerksenMeg is creative, chill, and a mom of five teenagers. In this episode, she candidly and generously shares her experiences in parenting grown people who still live in your house. Her words are kind, honest, and freeing. I can't wait for you to listen to this episode and get encouragement from Meg. Meg's post on raising teenagers that we all didn't know we desperately needed.Meg's amazing Instagram feed that will make you so happy: @megduerksenFollow Kendra on Instagram @thelazygenius.
This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi...2016-05-171h 32
The Lazy Genius Podcast#2: Television Cheat Sheet with Nick FloraEver wish you had a television cheat sheet? Everyone keeps talking about this show and that show, and you simply don't have the brain cells to keep up. Today, Kendra and her pop culture brother Nick Flora are here to help. They break down the most popular television shows and give you all you need to know, including mic drop lines you can throw into a conversation even if you've never seen an episode. It's television Cliffs Notes at their finest, so you're welcome. Plus, they take a surprising tangent down early 90s Christian culture memory lane...2016-05-121h 31
The Lazy Genius Podcast#1: How to Embrace Change with Emily V. GordonEmily is a therapist turned comedy writer who has been through more change than most of us experience in five lifetimes. If you've ever wondered what it's like to take a big (or little) leap when it comes to changing your life, this conversation with Emily is for you.How to connect with Kendra:Instagram: @thelazygenius The Lazy Genius CollectiveHow to connect with Emily:Twitter: @emilyvgordon Her book: Super You - Release Your Inner Superhero The movie she wrote with her husband about their early relationship that's getting crazy reviews...2016-05-1054 min
The Lazy Genius PodcastIntroducing The Lazy Genius Podcast!Used with permission.It's finally here! Welcome to season one of The Lazy Genius podcast! Listen to a sneak peek of what's coming over the next ten episodes, and while you wait for them, go ahead and hop on iTunes or your favorite podcast app and subscribe to this podcast! And once you have a listen and like what you hear, do me a kindness and leave a review. The more stars and words and downloads the show gets, the more people will find it. And don't we want more people to be Lazy Geniuses...2016-05-0605 min