The Lazy Genius Podcast

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#474 - Kindly Living with Your Kids All Summer Long Jun 22, 2026

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This is an episode to help us be kind people to our people, particularly in this summer season when kids are usually home. We all want to be kind people, to be thoughtful about how we treat each other, and in the pressure cooker of a weird summer, kindness and thoughtfulness might get compromised. Today, I’m sharing seven typical obstacles to being home with people for a long stretch of time and how to approach them from a kind Lazy Genius perspective.

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Episode #473: How to Deal with a Messy House All Summer Long
Episode #423: How to Get Unstuck When Your Space Is a Mess
Episode #369: The Snack Episode
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#473 - How to Deal with a Messy House All Summer Long Jun 15, 2026

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If your summer looks different than the rest of the year because you have kids at home and everything is more chaotic or your rhythms are a little different because of summer activities and travel and just reading more than tidying, this episode is for you.

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The Stone Roses by The Stone Roses
Creature of Habit by Courtney Barnett
Pumpkin by Georgie Parker
Group Project by Hi Lo Jack
Music Speaks Louder Than Words by Candi Staton
To Keep by Dominique Adams
Big Flower Light Go Bloom by Henry Jamison
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#472 - Easy Summer Reading Ideas Jun 08, 2026

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We’ve collected a handful of great summer reading ideas across several categories that I’m going to share with you today, along with my own personal ideas. Plus, we have some reading questions, kind of like Office Hours, that I’ll sprinkle throughout. We’re going to talk about reading vibes, ways to read more, permission to read what works for you, and lots more.

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Episode #471: Easier Summer Chores for Families
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Bonus: 5 Things to Do Before Summer Begins (Rerun) Jun 04, 2026

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Today is a bonus episode for you that I think will help you ease into summer. We like to release favorite reruns so you don’t have to go digging for an episode that would be great to listen to right now! In this episode, you’ll walk through five clear steps to help you figure out what this season is going to be about for you. This is my favorite kind of planning: kindly thinking about a season, naming a few things to help anchor me, and doing what actually matters. I hope you enjoy it!

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Learn more about The Playbooks or grab a Summer Playbook here
S ummer Break Calendar from The Essential Calendar
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#471 - Easier Summer Chores for Families Jun 01, 2026

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When kids are home all the time, the house gets dirtier, patience gets shorter, and the pressure to make every day count mounts. Today, we’re going to talk about how to create easier summer chores for families in a very Lazy Genius way. The first part of the episode will be about you and how you think as a parent of these kids, and the second part will be some practical ideas of how to get chores done in your house without you and your kids hating the chores or each other. Let’s jump in.

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Episode #330: How I Manage a Busy Season
Episode #382: How to Manage Calendar Logistics
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#470 - How I’m Making My Summer Plans Happen May 25, 2026

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Every summer, I go into the season with big plans. As my kids grow and as our season of life changes, my approach to the summer feels a little different each time. It can even occasionally feel like starting over. That’s why I love using The Lazy Genius Method to think through the summer and make those plans happen in the most Lazy Genius way possible. I’m sharing what I’m doing in hopes this season and maybe you’ll hear an idea or two you want to try, too.

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Episode #409: How to Parent When Your Kid Is Annoying
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#469 - How to Lazy Genius Annoying Responsibilities May 18, 2026

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I’ve got ‘em, you’ve got ‘em, we’ve all got ‘em. Annoying responsibilities like scheduling doctor’s appointments, updating insurance, renewing stuff, car maintenance, making phone calls. There are a slew of things that are super responsible but also highly annoying that can make even the most organized, zen person have a full come apart. So let’s talk about how to Lazy Genius those annoying responsibilities.

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Episode #238: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It
Episode #403: How I Get Stuff Done When I Don’t Feel Like It
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Introducing Family Lore May 13, 2026

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Family Lore is a weekly narrative podcast that celebrates and investigates ancestral mystique. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a fascinating family legend, followed by a historical deep-dive to uncover the truth and meaning behind the tale. Available now. https://link.pscrb.fm/f0281/FLFD

#468 - What’s Saving My Life May 11, 2026

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Once a quarter, I share the things that have been saving my life that season, and I hope it’s encouragement for you all to make your own list. I just love how this practice helps us stay grounded where we are, pay attention to small things that matter, and just find more joy.

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Jeni’s Ice Cream Grocery Store Locator
Oh Clementine chunky hoop earrings
Levi 94 Baggy Wide Legged Jeans
Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penny
24 in 24: Last Chef Standing
Episode #462: The Lazy Genius Guide to Planning a Trip
Counterweights by Shannan Martin
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Bonus: Office Hours with the Office Ladies May 07, 2026

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I’m delighted to welcome Jenna and Angela back to the show today! They joined me on the show for a special edition of Office Hours to celebrate joining their new podcast network. I asked if they’d like to do it again, and they said yes!

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