

The Lazy Genius Podcast
Kendra, The Lazy Genius
Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.
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Dec 3, 2018 • 33min
#86: The Lazy Genius Buys Meat
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 holidays than talking about something that can help make mealtime easier. Even when it’s the holidays, we need to eat regular meals and buy meat. I hope this episode helps give you a clearer path in the grocery store.Links You May Find Helpful
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Some of my family’s favorite brainless crowdpleasers that can be made meatless or can help stretch the meat you have on hand: tomato soup and grilled cheese, Indian coconut soup, noodle bowls, bare-bones chicken soup risotto, make your own hamburger helper.
Want to look into buying meat at the farmers market? Listen to The Lazy Genius Shops at the Farmers Market.
I’ve written many love letters to Kirkland Signature Frozen Meatballs. Maybe you will, too.
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 26, 2018 • 10min
#85: The Lazy Genius Kitchen Reset
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 and all of the upcoming holiday baking and cooking, this episode is for you. Give it a listen, and check out some of the other episodes I mention in the links below.Stuff Mentioned:
I talk about finding the best list of essentials for your pantry in The Lazy Genius Stocks the Kitchen. Spoiler alert: the best list is made up of the things you actually use instead of what the Internet says you should have on hand.
Bizarro meal prep that changes the game (and gets stuff on its last legs out of your fridge!)
The Lazy Genius Cooks Chicken, and so can you! Also a companion episode is The Lazy Genius Meal Plans. Get your meal planning on, y’all.
Feeling overwhelmed at the idea of hosting a holiday party? Yep, there’s an episode for that.
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 19, 2018 • 27min
#84 The Lazy Genius Guide to Lunch
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 strategies and recipe ideas to make lunch not feel like such a throwaway meal. Plus, there's an exciting new community on the Internet that I think you'll love.Companion Links
The Wondering Years by my Internet brother and The Popcast’s own Knox McCoy
The Monday Uniform
Planetbox lunchboxes (my boys have this one)
Listen to this episode if you want to hear me talk about meal matrixes
The Tim Riggins Salad of my dreams
The Lazy Genius Collective Facebook group
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 12, 2018 • 29min
#83: The Lazy Genius Skincare Routine
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’m sharing what I’ve learned from her over the years and a few of my favorite tried and true products.Companion Links for this Episode:
The Lazy Sisters Podcast
Our honorary third sister Erin Moon is taking over while Hannah is taking care of a tiny human. Follow her on Instagram for lovely anti-basic shaming pledges and #gnomeonyourhome updates.
I’ve rounded up all of the skincare products I use in this blog post.
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 5, 2018 • 19min
#82: The Lazy Genius Finds the Best Way to Do Things
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 the process? As the holidays approach, it’s a great time to think differently about how you choose what you choose. Helpful companion links to this episode:
For When Systems Can’t Save - a helpful blog post when your brain gets spinny
The Lazy Genius Does Laundry - an episode on a potential best way to do laundry
The Nester is the one voice I listen to about my home, and her new book Cozy Minimalist Home will change everything for you.
The entire podcast is a collection of my best way of doing many things, so scroll through the archive in your podcast app or on the site and listen to an episode that grabs your attention.
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 2018 • 21min
#81 The Lazy Genius and Healthy Eating
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 wants and needs.Stuff Mentioned
The Lazy Genius Loses Weight
If you’re here for the healthy eating, I have a suspicion you might be curious about how to Lazy Genius an exercise routine
Follow me over on Instagram @thelazygenius
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 22, 2018 • 17min
#80 The Lazy Genius Daily Act of Kindness
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 yourself a small act of kindness that doesn’t come with qualifiers or require a certain number of checkmarks on your to do list to obtain.Stuff Mentioned
Be Kind to Yourself by Andrew Peterson
The Lazy Genius Rests
The Lazy Genius House Purge
The Lazy Genius Creates a Holiday Sabbath
My guiding light Emily P. Freeman who reminds me to sit down on the inside
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 15, 2018 • 18min
#79 The Lazy Genius Creates a Holiday Sabbath
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 like baking cookies and seeing family and friends, the holiday season can wear you out if you don’t build in time to rest. Here’s how you can create a practice of Holiday Sabbath this season.Stuff Mentioned:
The Lazy Genius Conquers Holiday Overwhelm
The Lazy Genius Holiday Game Plan
My thoughts and opinions on rest (and how to do it like a Lazy Genius)
Lauren Washer’s instagram post piled high in laundry
Easy brainless crowdpleasers Change Your Life Chicken and Make Your Own Hamburger Helper to help you put dinner on the table during your holiday Sabbaths
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 8, 2018 • 22min
#78 The Lazy Genius House Purge
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 much stuff in the way? In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to purge the house like a Lazy Genius, how to see our stuff with new eyes, and how to give ourselves a break when we can’t seem to create the space we want.Stuff Mentioned
Do you need reinforcement for how small steps matter? How to Set Goals like a Normal Person
#66 The Lazy Genius Yard Sale
I wrote a long post about what kitchen tools are essential. It may help you purge your kitchen.
Emily P. Freeman’s The Next Right Thing podcast
John O’Donohue’s book To Bless the Space Between Us
Nest Fest details and tickets for October 20th, and I’ll be a special guest at The Popcast Live Show that night, too.
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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 visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 1, 2018 • 26min
#77 The Lazy Genius Rests
Rest is more than just a luxury; it's essential for our well-being. Discover how to redefine rest and integrate small, joyful moments into your daily routine. From the calming effects of music to the simple pleasure of baking, learn to appreciate these everyday sources of tranquility. The conversation emphasizes the importance of daily rest over weekend retreats. Plus, get excited about upcoming events like Nest Fest, where relaxation meets community fun!