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The Lazy Genius Podcast

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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#160 - Wear Makeup Like a Lazy Genius Jun 01, 2020

Show notes

I 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 be book news in it. I repeat, there will be book news in it. If you want it, get on the VIP list.
If you don’t have plans Saturday night (I mean, really, who has plans right now?!), join me for The Popcast’s virtual live show celebrating Knox’s new book All Things Reconsidered, which you can get here (affiliate link).
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#159 - The Magic of Closing Ceremonies May 25, 2020

Show notes

It 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), and The Lazy Genius Conquers Holiday Overwhelm (36).
Sarah MacKenzie at Read Aloud Revival can help you incorporate a read-aloud rhythm in your family.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#158 - Staying In Touch When You Can’t Touch May 18, 2020

Show notes

Right 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 out most on social media, and I’d love for you to join me there. You can find me @thelazygenius. P.S. Here’s that post about Annie’s birthday party.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#157 - What Does It Mean to Take Care of Yourself? May 11, 2020

Show notes

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 Genius and Self-Care.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#156 - How to Clean the House When Everyone Is Inside It (Part 2) May 04, 2020

Show notes

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 stuff? Listen to The Lazy Genius House Purge.
Tackling the bathroom? Here’s how The Lazy Genius Cleans the Bathroom.
Here’s an affiliate link to my beloved Dyson vacuum. Cordless vacuums are worth their weight in gold.
The next Latest Lazy Letter goes out Wednesday where I talk all about what I’m reading, watching and listening to. Hop on the VIP mailing list if you’re interested in receiving it.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#155 - How to Clean the House When Everyone Is Inside It (Part 1) Apr 27, 2020

Show notes

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 on How to Hire a Housecleaner if that’s something you want to consider when the pandemic is all over.
My pandemic Spotify playlist, Quarantine Groove.
I’m the most active on Instagram these days (and I’m sharing my results of The Favorites Files there, too). You can find me at @thelazygenius.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#154 - How to Add Freshness to Repetitive Meals Apr 20, 2020

Show notes

We’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 cilantro yogurt sauce which pairs perfectly with Change Your Life Chicken (if you like cilantro of course).
Speaking of meals that will change your life, Change Your Life Shawarma is a staple in our house lately.
Bri also inspired me to switch up our rice and make it in the Instant Pot with coconut milk.
The Favorites File is a free download that helps you be a genius about the things that don’t matter, like celebrities you’d be quarantined with, famous actor partnerships, and so on and so forth. It’s really fun, and 100% free.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#153 - Time Management When Time Makes No Sense Apr 13, 2020

Show notes

Yes, 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 free download here.
Revisit The Lazy Genius and Time Management for more of my thoughts and opinions about time management.
Listen to more wisdom from Beth Silvers on her podcast Pantsuit Politics. She and her co-host Sarah Stewart Holland wrote a book called I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) if you’re interested.
I’m planning to be on Instagram @thelazygenius this Thursday around noon ET to chat about time management when time makes no sense, so be sure to follow me there.
My book The Lazy Genius Way is now available for pre-order at your favorite place to buy books.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#152 - Reading in Odd Circumstances Apr 06, 2020

Show notes

Based 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 officially available for your enjoyment. Sign up to get your free download here.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#151 - The Lazy Genius Eats Outside Mar 30, 2020

Show notes

Whenever 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 find me @thelazygenius.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

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