The Lazy Genius Podcast

#98 - The Lazy Genius Cleans Out the Fridge

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking fridge clean-outs this week on the podcast. This is one of those episodes we wish didn’t exist but also need very badly. We’ll spe...

#97 - One Simple Step That Changes Meal Planning Forever

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been feeling like you’re not making anyone happy at dinner time (including yourself), this episode is for you! I’ve been talking about...

#96 - The Lazy Genius Works from Home

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Although this is a frequently requested topic, I get that your situation might be very different from mine and from each person listening. I hope this...

#95 The Lazy Genius Guide to Marinades

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In all the time I spent dreaming and planning for this podcast, I never thought I’d spend an episode talking about marinades. But here we are. My DM...

#94 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Freezer Meals

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we’re doing math on the podcast. Well, Freezer Math. Freezer Math will help you know how much to cook when you want to stock your freezer...

#93 - Cook Without a Recipe

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid to go off script on a recipe? Or maybe you’re not afraid, but things never turn out just right when you riff in the kitchen. This wee...

#92 - Finding a Bedtime Routine For Kids

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s topic is one of the most frequently requested topics I’ve received via Instagram DMS and emails, but I know it’s not for everyone at...

#91 - The Lazy Genius Organizes Paper

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have 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 bigge...

#90 - Set the Right Goals Without Fizzling Out

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Goal setting can be a dangerous game. We can go overboard and try to do all the things, but when we don’t, we feel like complete failures. This week...

#89 - Reset the House Instead of Burning It Down

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow marks the beginning of 2019, can you believe that?! In today’s episode, I talk about why it’s okay if you don’t have all of your goals ...

#88 - Refocus Your Christmas Brain

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A gentle, loving reminder that you matter this Christmas season. . .even if you feel overwhelmed and those family traditions you care so much about fa...

#87 The Lazy Genius Guide to Flexibilty

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays can be tough, especially when it comes to managing our expectations when making memories. It doesn’t take much to turn our meticulously...

#86: The Lazy Genius Buys Meat

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I know, I know. You were probably expecting a holiday-centric episode now that it’s December, but I can’t think of a better way to prepare for the...

#85: The Lazy Genius Kitchen Reset

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a short episode for you today, but don’t sleep on it, y’all. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the state of your kitchen and pantry a...

#84 The Lazy Genius Guide to Lunch

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of the words “meal plan,” I bet you think of dinner. But lunch is just as important. This week, I’m talking about ways to find st...

#83: The Lazy Genius Skincare Routine

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I’m a big believer in listening to one person for different spaces, and my sister Hannah is that person for skincare. In this week’s episode, I’...

#82: The Lazy Genius Finds the Best Way to Do Things

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We like to do it right. We like to feel like we’re not wasting our time. How do we seek after the best way to do something without being a slave to ...

#81 The Lazy Genius and Healthy Eating

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of keeping up with diets and food trends? Let’s reframe how we view healthy eating and listen to what our bodies are telling us it wan...

#80 The Lazy Genius Daily Act of Kindness

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When was the last time you showed yourself some kindness? And I don’t mean in the Tom Haverford “treat yo self” kind of way. I mean showing your...

#79 The Lazy Genius Creates a Holiday Sabbath

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It’s mid-October, and I’ve already seen Christmas lights in stores. The holidays are coming, y’all! While they’re full of mostly happy things ...

#78 The Lazy Genius House Purge

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Are you feeling it, too? Are you feeling the itch to get rid of everything and start over? Do you want to make your home feel like fall but have too m...

#77 The Lazy Genius Rests

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A couple of months ago, I asked on Instagram what you’d like me to talk about during our times together, and when someone said rest, the likes on th...

#76 The Lazy Genius Meal Plan

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve been waiting for this one, haven’t we? We’re finally talking about meal planning! Getting dinner on the table happens most every day, and ...

#75 The Lazy Genius Stocks the Kitchen

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all seen the lists online. Lists of all the foods you should have in your kitchen so that dinner is always close at hand. But if those lists w...

#74: The Lazy Genius Takes a Creative Leap

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a creative interest you’ve been putting on the back burner? Maybe you think you don’t have time or you’re not talented enough. Here ...

#73: The Lazy Genius Buys a Cookbook

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tired of buying a cookbook then never cracking it open? We’re talking about why that may be and how to fix it on this week’s episode. I also offer...

#72: The Lazy Genius Hosts a Book Swap

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hosting a book swap is a low-key way to meet new people and get some great books in the process. In this episode, we chart the path of a book at a boo...

#71: The Lazy Genius Goes to London

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Traveling is new to me, but I never want to go anywhere but London again. What an incredible city. In this episode, I share seven regular life lessons...

#70: The Lazy Genius Welcomes Fall

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

School is about to start, but it's still technically summer. How do we transition between seasons and schedules and stay present and all the things we...

#69: The Lazy Genius Summer Detox

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

August feels crazy because it is crazy. We're one step into summer, one step into fall, and feel like we're going to fall over. Plus, our kids have be...

#68: The Lazy Genius Tries New Things

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this last episode of the summer, I share the gift of trying new things. We're often afraid of failing, but if we fail to build up our Try New Thing...

#67: The Lazy Genius Shops at the Farmers Market

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The farmers market is a lovely place, but sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Do you haggle? Are the farmers mad when you buy from somebody else? How ...

#66: The Lazy Genius Yard Sale

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Yard sales sound good in theory, but the piles of stuff, mean hagglers, and rainy mornings ruin everything. Is it possible to have a yard sale and not...

#65: The Lazy Genius Summer Strategy: Food

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What if you don't have a grill? What if you hate salad? What if your kids run purely on snack bar fries and won't eat anything you make? Let's take a ...

#64: The Lazy Genius Summer Strategy: Routine

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sure, summer needs a routine but not quite the kind you might think. I'm not pulling a fast one; I really mean a different kind of routine. Listen in ...

#63: The Lazy Genius Summer Strategy: Time

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're looking at the summer as one huge batch of time, but breaking it down into categories helps. In this episode, let's look at all the ways you (an...

#62: The Lazy Genius Summer Strategy: Mindset

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Even now in May, summer already feels overwhelming. We want to get a lot done, rest, have time alone and away from our kids, and figure out the perfec...

#61: The Lazy Genius Exercise Routine

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We need some reframing when it comes to exercise. If you love working out, you might not find this topic necessary. If you think working out is the wo...

#60: The Lazy Genius Cleaning Routine

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've talked about how to clean bathrooms and kitchens, how to do laundry, how to spring clean, tidy, and clean our house without hating it. Is there ...

#59: The Lazy Genius Evening Routine

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A good evening routine sets the stage for the next morning. It's like a game of life dominoes; we just need to knock over the right one. Learn how to ...

#58: The Lazy Genius Morning Routine

02 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When we start the day with the right energy, sometimes things go better than we expect. How we develop a morning routine? Maybe not quite what you exp...

#57: The Lazy Genius Guide to Roasting Stuff

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Roasting is one of the best skills to have in your cooking arsenal, and there's virtually no actual skill required. You just need a three basic rules ...

#56: The Lazy Genius Makes Salad

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Salads made by someone else are almost always better than ones we make ourselves. Let's remedy that, shall we? Learn the three salad rules and how to ...

#55: The Lazy Genius Bakes Bread

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bread is one of the oldest, best foods around. I have no scientific evidence of this, but it feels right. You can't really Lazy Genius bread, but you ...

#54: The Lazy Genius Makes Soup

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Soup is one of the most comforting foods around, but we often just dump everything into a pot and let it simmer for a few hours. There's a better (and...

Bonus: The Lazy Sisters Podcast Preview

01 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kendra 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 qu...

#53: The Lazy Genius Cooks Chicken

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cooking chicken is basically required to be a human, so let's do it right! In this episode, you'll get a rundown of the main cuts of chicken available...

#52: The Lazy Genius Spring Cleans

19 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Spring cleaning is just doing the things we don't do on a regular basis, and you don't have to reserve a horrible weekend to make it happen. In this e...

#51: The Lazy Genius Cleans the Bathroom

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mentioned in the episode: The Lazy Genius Guide to Cleaning the House The Lazy Genius Does Laundry The Lazy Genius Cleans the Kitchen Download the...

#50: The Lazy Genius Tidies the House

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Tidying the house isn't cleaning the house; it's making it look clean. If you want some tips and perspective on the best tool in your Lazy Genius clea...

#49: The Lazy Genius Home

29 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We often define our home by it's style, but that's only a piece of the puzzle and a dangerous place to start... unless you're ready to spend a million...

#48: The Lazy Genius and Time Management

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We don't have to mechanize our schedules to stay on top of our days. Learn three pillars of Lazy Genius time management as well as my favorite time-sa...

#47: The Lazy Genius Finds Her Purpose

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Setting goals is tough without an overall purpose. Practically find yours with a tiny bit of Oprah woo-woo thrown in. Stuff mentioned in the episode: ...

#46: The Lazy Genius Loses Weight

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lose weight, y'all - the right kind of weight, the right way. Stuff Mentioned in the Episode: How to Set Goals Like a Normal Person The Lazy Genius ...

#45: The Lazy Genius Sets Goals

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a fresh start unicorn! January 1st AND it's a Monday! Before we jump on the roller coaster of goal-failing I mean goal-setting, let's talk. It's ...

#44: The Lazy Genius Bakes for the Holidays

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about baking during the holidays, but there is not a single recipe or tip in sight. You might have just swiped to delete, but I sur...

#43: The Lazy Genius and Self Care

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to lose ourselves in the holidays... which is why we so look forward to the clean start of January. But do we have to wait with our shoulder...

#42: The Lazy Genius Hosts a Holiday Party

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Don't be afraid. It can be really fun to host a party, so if you're thinking of sliding one into your December calendar, I've got you covered. Stuff M...

#41: The Lazy Genius Guide to Holiday Giving

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to start buying for people, and while it's incredibly fun, we can inject a lot of stress into it, too. In this episode, we'll breeze through...

#40: The Lazy Genius Navigates Family Tension

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Spending entire days with your family over the holidays can sometimes feel a little tense. There's a lot of history and things unsaid - or very loudly...

#39: The Lazy Genius Hosts Thanksgiving

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Hosting Thanksgiving sounds great in theory but terrifying in execution. So many dishes. So much pressure. And the turkey! What if the turkey is horri...

#38: The Lazy Genius Practices Thankfulness

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It feels right to give thanks in November, but it also feels forced and annoying sometimes. Let's get back to the basics of gratitude and actually enj...

#37: The Lazy Genius Budgets

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We want to save money, have extraordinary experiences, and not stress from paycheck to paycheck. But how? I share the four pillars of a Lazy Genius bu...

#36: The Lazy Genius Conquers Holiday Overwhelm

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Lazy Genius Podcast, you'll learn the one life-giving decision that makes the holidays come alive again, no stress needed. Ins...

#35: The Lazy Genius Holiday Game Plan

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's possible to move through the holidays without going crazy. Your stuff and family are safe from your wrath if we can holiday game plan now! After ...

#34: The Lazy Genius Organizes a Home

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I'll share the five organizing personalities and how you could totally be organizing your home wrong. Ain't nobody got time for that....

#33: The Lazy Genius Shops at Costco

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk about the benefits of Costco and the best items to buy (and skip) when you're shopping. Here are all the things mentioned in the e...

#32: The Lazy Genius Cleans the Kitchen

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The kitchen is the center of many homes, and when it's a wreck, we're not above contemplating arson. In this episode, you'll learn the Lazy Genius ord...

#31: The Lazy Genius Makes a Smoothie

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, we all know what a smoothie is, but in this episode, we'll dig deeper into smoothies than you ever thought possible. Why do we drink them? When s...

#30: The Lazy Genius Bullet Journals

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard lots of talk, seen all the photos on Pinterest, but let's figure out how to Bullet Journal for regular people. Show Notes How to Bullet...

#29: The Lazy Genius Finds a Fall Rhythm

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back after my summer break (party emoji!) and easing into a fall rhythm. If you need one, too, this episode is all over it. We'll identify what...

#28: The Lazy Genius Creates Space

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on Instagram @thelazygenius. This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinse...

#27: The Lazy Genius Movie Night

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Get ideas from Pinterest! The Lazy Genius Movie Night Pinterest Board 2. Here are a few things mentioned in the episode. Your Guide to Summer Mo...

#26: The Lazy Genius Grills

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Get grilling ideas from Pinterest. The Lazy Genius Grills Pinterest Board 2. Check out what you heard in the episode. grill mats - the magic, was...

#25: The Lazy Genius Bakes Cookies

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Get my favorite Lazy Genius cookie baking tools! a stand mixer paddle attachment with a spatula attached a cookie scoop for perfect and quick coo...

#24 - The Lazy Genius Thinks Differently About Cooking

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Read some stuff that goes with the episode. How to Survive Dinnertime Panic How to Cook Everything Fast How to Cook Everything Marie Forleo - t...

#23: The Lazy Genius Reads

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Read what was mentioned. Summer Books You Don't Have To Wait For How to Use Trello to Track Your Reading My Top Ten Favorite Reads from 2016 W...

#22: The Lazy Genius Goes on a Date Night

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Read a few things that were mentioned. In Defense of Skipping Date Night The 7 Date Night Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making a conversat...

#21: The Lazy Genius Does Laundry

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Stuff that's mentioned... When Laundry Eats You Alive How to Iron Without An Iron (the comments are great here, too) If you want a detailed rundow...

#20: The Lazy Genius Makes Tomato Sauce

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. What's mentioned and what's helpful... Choose Your Own Adventure Tomato Sauce Save Your Life with Pasta Mondays Lazy Genius Ingredient #1: Fro...

#19: The Lazy Genius Gets Dressed

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Check out the stuff mentioned in the episode! a fabulous collection of house hunters memes my personal style pinterest board, inspired by my Ka...

#18: The Lazy Genius Raises a New Baby

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Read some posts to make the episode even better! The Baby Stuff I'd Rescue In a Fire - all my favorite items from Annie's first year of life D...

#17: The Lazy Genius Cleans the House

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Read this week's Lazy Genius post! One of my favorite things I've ever written: Who's Your Cleaning Spirit Animal? 2. Check out the stuff mentioned...

#16: The Lazy Genius Puts Stuff On the Wall

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Check out the Pinterest board! A good start on ideas for your walls as well as examples of The Rule of One. 2. Here are the posts and items mention...

#15: The Lazy Genius Fixes Breakfast

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

1. Read a few Lazy Genius breakfast posts. How to Have a Sit-Down Breakfast with On-the-Go Ease The Best Granola EVER Three Essential Breakfast ...

#14: The Lazy Genius Survives a Class Party

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

After 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 touche...

#13: The Lazy Genius Makes a Friend

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A few things for after you listen... Small talk is the worst, but it doesn't have to be. How to Find Your People On the first season of The Lazy ...

#12: The Lazy Genius Buys a Gift

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 ga...

#11: The Lazy Genius Shops at Aldi

04 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

You 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 s...

#10: Fictional Lazy Geniuses with Emily P. Freeman

05 Jul 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Emily 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...

#9: Uncovering Your Creative Rhythm with Emily P. Freeman

28 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Emily 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...

#8: A Lazy Genius Marriage with Kaz Adachi

21 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

He 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 w...

#7: Finding Your Home's Personality with Addie Jones

14 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Introducing the coolest girl ever with the coolest job ever. Addie Jones is a stylist, decorator, and creative ninja. She's also incredibly kind and g...

#6: Raising Boys with Chad Smith

07 Jun 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Do 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 tee...

#5: Lazy Genius Baking with Jamie Golden

31 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie 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 w...

#4: Giving Up On Perfect with Mary Carver

24 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Funny, honest, and a real Lazy Genius, Mary and Kendra have a conversation about kids, goals, marriage, and everything in between. Sometimes it's hard...

#3: Raising Imperfect Teenagers with Meg Duerksen

17 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Meg is creative, chill, and a mom of five teenagers. In this episode, she candidly and generously shares her experiences in parenting grown people who...

#2: Television Cheat Sheet with Nick Flora

12 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Ever 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...

#1: How to Embrace Change with Emily V. Gordon

10 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Emily 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 ...

Introducing The Lazy Genius Podcast!

06 May 2016

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...