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 Links How 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 Habits Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone 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.

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 Links Strong Like Water by Aundi Kolber Find Aundi online and on Instagram Listen to Aundi’s first time on the show here No transcript for this episode as its a conversation. Thanks for understanding! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Links The Power of Fun by Catherine Price  Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker The Life Council by Laura Tremaine (out April 4) Episode 256 - How to Make Time for Fun Episode 196 - How to Lazy Genius Adult Screen Time 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.

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 Links I Dream of Dinner (so you don’t have to) by Ali Slagle The New York Times food Instagram where Ali often posts recipes and videos The gnocchi that’s like a gummy bear you can eat for dinner Sign 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.

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 Links Episode #258 - The 7 Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You Need 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.

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 Links Episode #200: The Lazy Genius Starter Kit Episode #238 - How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It Episode #257 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Work Life Balance Episode #279 - How to Fix Dinner When You’re Never Home Episode #209 - How to Keep Your Surfaces Clear Episode #246 - 5 Essential Mindsets for Time Management Episode #259 - 5 Steps to Lazy Genius Anything Episode #235 - When You Disagree on What Matters Episode #230 - How to Feel Like a Person with Aundi Kolber Episode #280 - How to Find Your Personal Style Episode #258 - The 7 Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You Need 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.

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 Links The Lazy Genius Guide to Football Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Links Body 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 Two Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email. Episode #259: 5 Steps to Lazy Genius Anything 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.

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 Links Bizarro Meal Prep blog post from last decade 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.

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 Links Other 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 Now North Carolina candle by Homesick Sunshine Curry video on Instagram The Next Right Thing Podcast Necklace separator Get 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.

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 Links Recent episodes on habits: #297 - 5 Steps for More Ease at Work and #296 - How to Lazy Genius Your Habits Seasonal Home Maintenance Checklist from Better Homes & Gardens Episode #263 - How to Still Have a Weekend Episode #238 - How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It 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.

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 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! 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.

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 Links Episode #296: How to Lazy Genius Your Habits Episode #177: The Lazy Genius Plans a Day 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.

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 Links Episode 295: How to Start Fresh Without Starting Over Atomic Habits by James Clear Bonus 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.

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 Links Join me on Instagram @thelazygenius to see my little chart that aligns with this episode. 30 Lazy Genius Questions for the Start of a New Year The Next Right Thing Guided Journal by Emily P. Freeman 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.

This is not an episode of bragging. This is not an episode to make you feel like you should figure out a way to read 120 books or 20 books or 200 books or whatever. It is about what can happen when you actively choose to be a genius about something that matters, like reading matters to me. Helpful Companion Links Episode #227: How to Know What to Read Next with Anne Bogel Anne’s podcast What Should I Read Next? I’m a guest on ep. 27 Books good enough to make you turn off the tv and ep. 245 Finding the right mix for your reading life. Episode #228: 5 Ways to Organize Your Books Episode #152: Reading in Odd Circumstances Episode #213: Create a Summer Reading Club Episode #23: The Lazy Genius Reads How to Use Trello to Track Your Reading See a list of my favorite reads here. Get the Latest Lazy Letter 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.

My birthday is December 27th, so tomorrow if you’re listening to this on the day it releases. I think that it is a very common problem for adults, maybe even especially for women, to know how to celebrate your own birthday. But y’all! It’s your birthday! It should be celebrated! So let’s talk about how. Helpful Companion Links Jamie B. Golden’s Instagram post about birthdays 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.

We are entering the week before Christmas. I don’t want to take up too much of your enjoyment time with a podcast episode, but I do want to say a few words about something I think we so easily forget around the holidays. This week, I want to talk about how we think about time. Helpful Companion Links Sherry Petersik from Young House Love Joyful by Ingrid Fetell Lee The Enneagram and Decision-Making with Suzanne Stabile // The Next Right Thing Podcast Orientation to Time // The Enneagram Journey 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.

We have done so much work these last few weeks of figuring out how to manage our expectations and our holiday home and our time and our tasks and all the things. But we don’t want just to manage the holidays. We want to enjoy our life, and this time of year is one where you might actually have margin to do that. So that’s what this episode is. We’re going to move from management to enjoyment and do it the Lazy Genius way. Helpful Companion Links Episode #288: How to Make the Rest of 2022 Easier Episode #238: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It Episode #135: Nailing Your Holiday Vibe Bonus: How to Decorate for The Holidays with The Nester Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen (a gorgeous 4-color hardback book that would make a great gift!) or The Lazy Genius Way! Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s walk through December almost like it’s a Candyland board, and plan for the potential challenges you’ll run into like a Lazy Genius. Helpful Companion Links The 2022 Lazy Genius Gift Guide How to Decorate for The Holidays with The Nester #290: Managing Your Holiday Home #234: Ten Rules for Gift Giving #134: How to Be Happy With the Gifts You Give #42: How to Host a Holiday Party #130: The Lazy Genius Guide to Hosting Anything #288: How to Make the Rest of 2022 Easier #238: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It #136: Ten Ideas for a Holiday Reset #289: How to Lazy Genius Holiday Expectations #40: The Lazy Genius Navigates Family Tension #235: When You Disagree on What Matters #132: Ten Steps to Creating Your Own Traditions #79: The Lazy Genius Creates a Holiday Sabbath #44: The Lazy Genius Guide to Holiday Baking #129: How to Holiday Road Trip #89: Reset the House Instead of Burning It Down My books The Lazy Genius Kitchen and The Lazy Genius Way! Download a transcript of this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.