The Lazy Genius Podcast

29:45

The Seven Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You...

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/03/05

Today is a bonus episode where we’re resurrecting an old episode that feels like a good thing to listen to right now. The Seven Kinds of Rest and How to Know Which One You Need is one of those episodes we didn’t expect to become a classic, but it kind of has. It helps differentiate different kinds of rest and what you might actually need. It’s why when people, even people like me, tell you to take a nap and it doesn’t help, it might be because you’re looking for a different kind of rest than what

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60:28

Simple and Meaningful Ways to Rest

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Daily rest is the sustainable driving force of living whole, present lives. We wrongly think that rest comes from big, sweeping things, like vacations or long weekends away. Those are great, but we all need ways to rest and feel like ourselves every single day. So today, we’re going to hear from you.Over a hundred of you shared ideas of how you get simple, meaningful rest, and we have curated a list of ideas and experiences to share. You might hear your own idea or voice on this episode, but more

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48:36

How to Get Better at Projects

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/02/23

Life is full of projects. Some are fun, like my album project of 2026, and some are less fun, like cleaning out a garage. But we all have them, will continue to have them, and you can probably think of one that needs doing right now. It’s nice to have some tools to lean on that help you get better at projects, to start projects you’ll finish, and finish projects that matter to you. So today I’ll share ten ways to get better at projects.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask

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26:50

The Lazy Genius Makes Soup (Rerun)

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Well, friends, my voice has officially left the building. She’s been gone for a week now, and despite my best efforts (and an unreasonable amount of tea), she has not returned. So today, we’re doing something a little different. A very special guest is introducing the show, and because she so generously stepped in, I let her choose her favorite episode for us to revisit! So break out your ladles as we head back in time to March 2018, when we first talked about making soup on the show. I can’t wait

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52:45

What's Saving My Life

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/02/09

We do these episodes once a quarter where I share the things - big, small, and varied - that are saving my life right now. It’s a beloved practice, one we’ve been doing for a long time together. Barbara Brown Taylor was the person originally credited for this phrase, and many of us on the Internet really love the simplicity and breadth it offers. So today I’m going to share my list.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. In the

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23:51

How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It...

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/02/05

Today we’re running an old episode that I think you’ll appreciate hearing now. It’s Episode 238: How to Get Stuff Done When You Don’t Feel Like It. This happens every day, and I hope these tools help you get your stuff done a little more easily. At the end of the episode, I’ll share a short list of personal reminders that help me get stuff done when I don’t feel like it, too. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode

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57:35

Office Hours

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/02/02

I’m always so excited when this episode comes around. Either through voice memo, email, or Instagram, you guys share the challenges of your everyday lives, and we try and Lazy Genius them together, finding compassionate solutions that match the season of life. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. In the month of February, 10% of our revenue from Playbook sales will go to World Central Kitchen! The Instagram post where we

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54:49

Chores for Normals: Make 20 Minutes Enough

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/01/26

When it comes to normals like us, people are just trying to live our lives with kindness and contentment, we don’t need to get all up in a twist about housecleaning. Let’s be wise about our homes, what matters in them, and find a way to make twenty minutes enough.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Podcast Playlists on my Spotify profile Episode #21: The Lazy Genius Does Laundry Episode #113: The Lazy Genius Does

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56:40

#453 - 12 Ways to Be a Better Problem Solver, Part 2

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/01/19

Life has many problems and learning to navigate them with kindness while practically solving them is such a valuable skill to learn. It’s kind of the whole vibe of what we do here. We’re learning to be better problem solvers in all kinds of situations, and these 12 tools are essential to solving problems like a Lazy Genius. Last week, we covered the first five ways, so if you didn’t catch that episode yet, give it a listen before this one. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or

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43:50

12 Ways to Be a Better Problem Solver, Part 1

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/01/12

Problems are everywhere. Shoes never get put away, you’re always out of spoons, your brakes are squeaking but you don’t know if it’s bad enough to matter, you miss your friend who lives four states away and feel like you don’t know how to connect anymore. This episode and next week’s are about those kinds of problems and how to solve them.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Bonus: A New Year Pep Talk with Gretchen Rubin

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58:16

A New Year Pep Talk with Gretchen Rubin (Bonus)

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/01/08

January often arrives with a mix of motivation and overwhelm—fresh starts, lofty goals, and the pressure to do things differently. To explore this complicated season, I’m joined by Gretchen Rubin, bestselling author and leading voice on habits, happiness, and human nature. Our conversation is a thoughtful look at how to approach the new year with intention, from embracing clean slates to making space for what matters most. If you're feeling the weight of January expectations, this episode offers

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35:31

Permission to Not Be Great

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2026/01/05

I’m all for setting goals, trying new things, and tracking what matters. Those are all good and worthy pursuits. But today, I want to offer you a little practical permission to not be great. I’ll even go first and share a few things I’m intentionally choosing to not be great at in this next season of life.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens.

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44:52

What to Do Before a Winter House Reset

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/12/29

I can feel it. This is the week. Or at least the week is coming where you look at the holiday decorations and extra presents and general detritus from the busy fall and get an organizational fire in your eyes. Big black trash bags are coming out. That energy is totally fine, but today, let’s talk about what to do before all that happens.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email

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40:02

Favorite Discoveries of 2025

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/12/22

This is a roundup of all my favorite things I’ve discovered and loved this year only. It’s a really fun list.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Find our digital products here (which are going into the sunset at the end of the year!) The Diplomat (streaming on Netflix) Albanese Gummi Bears B-word Sauce Merit Beauty Mane Ready or Knot Hairbrush Cozy Earth sheets (use code LGPOD for 40% off

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17:45

Bonus: How to Approach Holiday Downtime

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/12/18

We are releasing an extra episode for you as you enjoy your winter holidays. This is an episode from a while back that I think will be a great addition to your podcast listening queue in this quieter week. It's episode 345: How to Approach Holiday Downtime. This is the time when we move from the scurry of holiday preparations and schedules to just like suddenly being home with little to no agenda, and that can be kind of hard. So this bonus episode might be just for you.Helpful Companion

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44:11

How Wonder Shows Up When You Slow Down

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/12/15

It’s easy to stay in prep mode after being in it for so long. But today, I want us to remember that the wonder of any season, Christmas or otherwise, often shows up when we slow down. We’ll talk about what it looks like to have eyes of wonder, and then I’ll share some practices to help you notice the sparkle and wonder of the next couple of weeks and then some other practices to help you cultivate that practice of noticing all year long. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or

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36:59

How to Finish Last Minute To-Do Lists (Part 2)

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/12/08

If you start to go wide-eyed when you look at your to-do list and have a low-key sense of dread that it’ll all get done in time, this episode is for you. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode #395: How to Finish Last-Minute Lists The Best Holiday Music Library Ever Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy

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41:57

Keeping Up With Chores When Life Is Extra Busy

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/12/01

Regular life doesn’t stop just because it’s December. When life is busy, the ordinary things tend to get the shaft because we’re trying to tend to all the unusual, urgent things instead. But those ordinary tasks are in many ways the backbone of staying a little calmer in a busy season. Let’s talk about what that looks like and what not to do with your chores and routines in a busy season.Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy.

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42:49

When You’re Maxed Out

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/11/24

It’s that time of year again, when we’re all feeling a bit like, “When it rains, it pours.” Most of the rain is really quite lovely, but this season, at least at our house, sometimes feels like so much. I have not been this close to full on maxed out in a long time, and I am feeling it. Today, I want to share a simple Lazy Genius path to naming what’s maxing you out and tending to it well so that you can enjoy this season. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library

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46:49

10 Ways to Simplify a Holiday Gathering

The Lazy Genius Podcast ·

2025/11/17

I think we could all use some help when it comes to holiday gatherings or just larger family gatherings in general. Uncommon situations often produce the unexpected, so let’s talk through some tools that simplify what might already be complicated enough. I have ten super simple ideas to simplify your gathering, and even if you try one, I think it’ll make your life a little bit easier. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy.

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