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#150 - A Pep Talk for Being Stuck Mar 23, 2020

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These are weird, scary, surreal times, but, honestly, I am grateful for how this global crisis has already affected how we see. Here are five things to remember when you’re stuck at home…or maybe when you’re just stuck.

People and Resources Mentioned in This Episode

The Incomparable Mister Rogers, who tells us to look for the helpers
Seth Godin, who reminds us the ocean is made of drops
Ralph Waldo Emerson, who encourages us to scatter joy
Ingrid Fetell Lee, who wrote the book Joyful
Myquillyn Smith aka The Nester, who asks us what we will wish we would have done when this is all over (here’s a link to get on her email list)
And as Emily P. Freeman reminds us, let’s do the next right thing in love.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#149 - Name What You're Good At Mar 16, 2020

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Note from Kendra: This episode of The Lazy Genius Podcast was recorded before the majority of changes, postponements, cancelations and recommendations for social distancing due to covid-19 were enacted. Please know that I am thinking of the Lazy Genius community during these uncertain times. Be well.

Naming what you’re good at is a simple exercise in being kind to yourself. And to be a Lazy Genius, you need to do that! Your gifts and abilities and ways of seeing and being in the world are significant and have incredible meaning. And when you don’t name what those are, it’s like having a tool that you don’t use.

A Few Helpful Companion Links

I didn’t mention this specifically in the episode, but Laura Tremaine has an excellent episode exploring what you’re good at on her show 10 Things To Tell You.
If you’re not following me on Instagram, I’d love for you to join the party. We’re about to do something really fun where you can chime in about your favorite episodes of The Lazy Genius Podcast.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#148 - Making Memories Like a Lazy Genius Mar 09, 2020

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We put a lot of pressure on ourselves to mark moments, make memories, and give our kids something to remember. Even if you don’t have kids, there’s still a high cultural premium on memories. Scrapbooking, photo albums, daily journals, the Gram. But if we try to manufacture memories, mechanize them, we’ll get overwhelmed by something that our brains already do. Let’s make memories like a Lazy Genius.

Helpful Companion Links

You can listen to Ten Steps to Creating Your Own Traditions (even if it’s geared a little bit towards holidays) here.
Laura Tremaine’s family doing Sunday pancakes is a great example of a simple, but powerful memory-making practice. She also hosts a great podcast called 10 Things To Tell You.
My favorite app for documenting with video is 1 Second Everyday.
I also use a five-year journal (affiliate link) with a couple of lines for every day with space for five years.
More info on Chatbooks, which we use to print photos of our kids from Instagram.
Speaking of Instagram, I’ll be there on Thursday around noon EST to talk live about making memories. I’d love for you to join me.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#147 - Should You Do a Capsule Wardrobe? Mar 02, 2020

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In today’s episode, I’ll give you some ideas on how to move forward with a pseudo-traditional capsule wardrobe, but you’re a really smart person. If you pay attention to what matters, what doesn’t, and you create a few guidelines around those things, you can create your own process for building a capsule wardrobe.

Helpful Companion Links

My book is about to be a real, physical thing in the world! You can check out the cover and preorder it here.
Join the Lazy Genius VIP mailing list here to stay in the loop on all things The Lazy Genius Way and to get this month’s newsletter (that goes out Wednesday). And if you’re into vulnerable Kendra, check out The Lazy Sisters Podcast over on Patreon.
Here’s that old blog post called Baby Steps to a Capsule Wardrobe.
I’ll be on Instagram on Thursday to answer your capsule wardrobe questions LIVE around noon EST.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#146 - Feeding Picky Kids Feb 24, 2020

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What’s the problem with picky kids? It’s frustrating to make food that doesn’t get eaten. More than that, we worry that our kids aren’t getting the nutrients they need or that they’ll only eat brown and red foods for the rest of their lives. But really, when it comes down to it, it’s fear. Let’s flip the script and nurture kids who trust their bodies.

Helpful Companion Links

Here’s the first episode I did on intuitive eating and here’s a list of intuitive eating resources crowdsourced from Lazy Geniuses like you!
We love snack platters around our house. Here are some ideas in the comments to start using snack patters in your routine.
We explored living without food rules a few weeks back, and I think we can apply the same concept to feeding our kids.
Join me live on Instagram this Thursday around noon EST. I’ll be there to answer whatever questions you may have about feeding picky kids.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#145 - How to Hire a Housecleaner Feb 17, 2020

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Listen, I know this is super specific. I know this topic is privileged and it comes with baggage. But I also know it’s important to talk about these things, particularly if you’re in a season of life where something’s gotta give. This episode has practical thoughts about hiring a housecleaner, and a little pep talk about letting go of the shame and embarrassment that often comes with asking for help.

Stuff Mentioned

I first mentioned hiring a housecleaner in my monthly newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. If you don’t receive it and wish you did, you can get on the list here.
I’ll be LIVE on Instagram this Thursday around noon EST answering your questions about hiring a housecleaner.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#144 - How to Lazy Genius a Girls Night Feb 10, 2020

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Today, we’re diving into the logistics of building community — specifically in our female friendships. We all want to get together with friends and do fun things, have traditions and all of that. So this episode is important in its simplicity because friendship matters.

Helpful Companion Links

There’s a friendly space for Lazy Geniuses here on the Internet in the form of a private Facebook group. Join us and get help or give help in being a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.
I quote Priya Parker’s The Art of Gathering multiple times in this episode. It’s a favorite.
Join me over on Instagram Thursday where I’ll go LIVE around noon EST to answer any questions you have in real-time. If you miss a LIVE, most of them are cataloged on my IGTV.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#143 - Your Body Is Not Flawed Feb 03, 2020

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I believe in a world where it is fun and not loaded to talk about our bodies because our bodies are awesome. Full disclosure: I haven’t always felt this way, not by a long shot. I understand the difficulty here, so let’s move into this topic together.

Stuff Mentioned

I got on my soapbox last week thanks to an episode on Living Without Food Rules. It’s a RUHL good time if you missed it.
Sarah of @thebirdspapaya is one of the most powerful voices I’ve encountered around thinking about our bodies. Reading her words was a turning point for me.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#142 - Living Without Food Rules Jan 27, 2020

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Let's play a game. Let's name all of the food rules you've experienced in your life. Yeah...we'll be here a while and we probably won't feel that great after we list them all out. That's why I'm so passionate about talking about living without food rules. We don't need them, y'all. Here's why.

Helpful Companion Links

I host a secret monthly podcast with my sister on Patreon. You can become a patron by signing up for The Lazy Sisters Podcast here.
Here’s The Lazy Genius and Healthy Eating episode if you need a refresher.
I’m reading Bill Bryson’s The Body, and it has made me so appreciative of my actual body and how it works.
Here’s my recipe for my chickpea bowl lunch that I make almost every week.
Two additional resources on intuitive eating are the podcast Food Psych and the Instagram account @no.food.rules.
I’m guessing there will be a lot of questions about this, so I’ll definitely be on Instagram this Thursday around noon EST to answer your questions.
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This podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.

#141 - What to Read This Winter Jan 20, 2020

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I know that so many of you folks who listen to this podcast love to read. You love books and more books and finding more ways to get more books into your life. In today’s episode, we’ll create a quick and easy path to figuring out what to read this winter if that’s on your radar and how to make the most of your reading minutes over the next couple of months.

Helpful Companion Links

Here’s my winter stack if you need to see my titles in black and white pixels.
I take this seasonal approach to meal planning as well. You can hear all about it in Time to Make Your Winter Dinner Queue.
My completely digital, downloadable short ebook The Swap is available through the end of the month.
This episode covers the books I plan to read, but I share what I think of books I have read in my monthly newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. You can get on that list here.
You can finder older reading stack blog posts here: Fall Reading Stack, Summer Stack, and Special Edition Stack: Kids.
Follow me on Instagram @thelazygenius and share your own winter reading stack using #winterstack2020.
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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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