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30 episodes
How to Parent Teenagers LOL
Aug 17, 2026 · 46 min
Because who actually knows how to parent teenagers? I definitely don’t know what I’m doing, but I’ll take a shot at talking about it. If you’re not a parent but still want a dose of Monday morning Lazy Genius, try Episode 378: 13 Principles that Will Change Your Life. It’s The Lazy Genius Way’s birthday month, and that episode from a couple of years ago is all about the original 13 Lazy Genius principles, which could be a nice reminder this time of year. Helpful Companion Links Order my bo…
Bonus: How to Get Out the Door (Rerun)
Aug 13, 2026 · 27 min
As you can tell, today is not Monday. Today is Thursday, but on the occasional Thursday, we share a bonus episode from the archives that we think will be helpful this time of year. Since it’s the end of August and regular rhythms have already or are about to pick up, we’ve got to figure out how to get out the door. Here’s an episode from years’ past about getting out the door with not only the stuff we need but with kindness, too. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your l…
What's Saving My Life
Aug 10, 2026 · 44 min
This is a phrase popularized by Barbara Brown Taylor, and it’s a simple question that helps you notice and contentedly appreciate where you are right now. What’s saving your life right now? My list is pretty light-hearted this season, but no matter what is on your list or mine, the practice is what matters. Notice what is happening in your life, the good things that make it lighter, easier, or better, and celebrate them. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consi…
Office Hours
Aug 3, 2026 · 49 min
One of the greatest benefits of being a Lazy Genius is learning how to solve problems in a smarter, smaller, kinder way, and these Office Hours episodes are like getting in our reps. Even if these problems aren’t yours, it’s great practice to see how Lazy Genius principles can impact quite literally every single problem out there. Today, I’m answering questions sent in via email. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode #238: How to…
Welcome to For the Love with Jen Hatmaker
Jul 30, 2026 · 9 min
Joy isn't the reward you earn after all the work is done. Joy is the work. That's what a new series on For the Love with Jen Hatmaker is all about, the Sacred Yes. It's choosing delight, rest, and pleasure on purpose because saying yes to yourself, that's the thing that finally lets you fill your table with everybody else. Come find your Sacred Yes with Jen. Follow and listen to For the Love wherever you get your podcasts.
#479 - Back to School Checklist
Jul 27, 2026 · 53 min
The start of school might still be several weeks away for some of you, but there are ways that we can make that transition easier by doing just a little bit of thinking and planning now. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode #274: The Back-to-School Starter Pack 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 Letter. Grab a copy of my book The…
#478 - How I Handle My Kids and Phones
Jul 20, 2026 · 48 min
When I shared in last month’s newsletter that my teenage boys finally got cell phones, the response was overwhelming. It was so big, we pivoted our plan for today’s episode to talk about it. This is such a personal conversation, which is why I’m going to share our personal experience. This isn’t prescriptive nor should it be. But in the age of parenting kids and especially teenagers, I think we need all the examples we can get. So whether your kid has had a phone for years, you’re years away fro…
#477 - What Is and Isn’t Working For Me This Summer
Jul 13, 2026 · 45 min
Last week, I shared all kinds of tips from you guys about making summer easier, and this week I’m sharing the things that have and have not worked for me in my house. A list is always a good time. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Let us know how we’re doing in our annual survey Magical Athlete Emily P. Freeman Shannan Martin Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. Sign up for my once-a-month n…
Bonus: 10 Things I Always Do When I Have People Over (Rerun)
Jul 9, 2026 · 37 min
Today is a bonus episode perfect for the middle of the summer. Chances are good you’re having people over or very much want to. Summer feels like an ideal time to finally open your home and invite more people over for a cookout or hangout, or to watch the World Cup, which you still have a couple of weeks to do. Whether you’re a seasoned host, freaked out about inviting people over, or somewhere in the middle, this episode will be a big help. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask…
#476 - Crowdsourced Tips for an Easier Summer
Jul 6, 2026 · 57 min
We are smackdab in the middle of summer, and now seems like a great time to assess what’s working and what’s making summer easier. One of the best parts about being a Lazy Genius is getting better at solving small problems. The more we keep things small, the more helpful change we actually make, and this episode is that in a nutshell. Thanks to everyone who sent in so many great ideas. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Let us know how…
#475 - The Dinner Bowl Formula
Jun 29, 2026 · 58 min
Every time I make a meal in a bowl, it’s like I’m writing a love letter to myself. And dinner bowls are wildly helpful in the summer. Having a dinner bowl formula that you can personalize for your own set of summer dinners is going to be a huge help when you are too hot and tired to think about dinner, much less cook it. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Find out everything about The Playbooks here. Sign up for our every-other-w…
#474 - Kindly Living with Your Kids All Summer Long
Jun 22, 2026 · 41 min
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. Helpful Companion Links Order my book…
#473 - How to Deal with a Messy House All Summer Long
Jun 15, 2026 · 44 min
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. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. 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…
#472 - Easy Summer Reading Ideas
Jun 8, 2026 · 46 min
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. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Get this month’s Book List by signing…
Bonus: 5 Things to Do Before Summer Begins (Rerun)
Jun 4, 2026 · 21 min
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! Helpful C…
#471 - Easier Summer Chores for Families
Jun 1, 2026 · 46 min
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. Helpful…
#470 - How I’m Making My Summer Plans Happen
May 25, 2026 · 46 min
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. Helpful Companion Links Order my book…
#469 - How to Lazy Genius Annoying Responsibilities
May 18, 2026 · 43 min
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. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying…
Introducing Family Lore
May 13, 2026 · 4 min
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 · 45 min
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. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Jeni’s Ice Cream Grocery Store Locator Oh Clementine chunky hoop earrings Levi 94 Baggy Wide Legged Jeans Inspector Gamache ser…
Bonus: Office Hours with the Office Ladies
May 7, 2026 · 41 min
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! Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Check out the other Office Ladies Network shows: Office Ladies and How We Made Your Mother Episode #352: Office Hours with the Office Ladies Sign up for our every-othe…
#467 - 10 Years of The Lazy Genius Podcast!
May 4, 2026 · 49 min
You guys! This show is 10 years old. This week is our tenth birthday, and I cannot believe I’ve been making this show for as long as my daughter has been alive. Today, I’m going to share some of your own memories of the show and things you’ve learned as well as my own, and we’re just going to have a big ol’ lovefest. I’m so grateful we get to celebrate 10 years! Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. The Summer Playbook Episode #11:The Laz…
#466 - How to Declutter Your Week
Apr 27, 2026 · 40 min
If your calendar feels like it's yelling at you, you're not alone. Welcome to Maycember. It's end-of-the-year energy, but in May. Instead of trying to fix your whole schedule, let's look at one week at a time. In this episode, I'll walk you through a simple way to declutter your week that you can use now or anytime you need a breather. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. The Summer Playbook Creature of Habit by Courtney Barnett Pumpkin…
#465 - Ask Me Anything
Apr 20, 2026 · 54 min
We have never done an episode like this before, and I’m so excited to do it today. I know an AMA isn’t like Truth or Dare at a sleepover (spoiler alert: I always picked Truth!), but it feels like that kind of fun. We’re all just eating our popcorn in cozy pants and chatting about nothing important. We’re talking about desert island snacks and how I came up with my kids’ names and how I became friends with other authors and so many more. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your…
#464 - How to Create Healthy Phone Habits
Apr 13, 2026 · 1 hr
Today, we’re going to talk about how to create healthy phone habits. Healthy habits are personal. What’s healthy or unhealthy for me might not be for you, so this isn’t a judgmental episode. Instead, we’re going to examine what healthy means, what parts of our phone experience need some attention, and figure out how to create some better practices that align with what matters. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. My profile on Spotify I…
How to Lazy Genius Kids’ Screentime (Rerun)
Apr 9, 2026 · 17 min
We like to rerun old episodes that still feel relevant and maybe even needed during this season, so today we want to share with you Episode 210: How to Lazy Genius Kids Screentime. A lot has changed in the landscape of screen time in the last five years, but I do think this episode is still relevant. In this episode, you’ll be reminded that there’s no singular way to do this, I’ll encourage you to use screen time to fill your own bucket, and you’ll hear a handful of ideas for House Rules you cou…
#463 - Office Hours
Apr 6, 2026 · 59 min
We love Office Hours. Once a quarter, folks send in their problems they want to Lazy Genius, and I answer them in this episode. We get questions that run the gamut, and it’s always encouraging to hear the normal problems and normal solutions of normal people. Solve what matters, put your energy into those things in small ways, be lazy about what doesn’t matter as much, and do it all while being kind to yourself. It’s truly The Lazy Genius way which I love so much. Helpful Companion Links Order m…
#462 - The Lazy Genius Guide to Planning a Trip
Mar 30, 2026 · 50 min
I’ve done a handful of travel-related episodes on the podcast over the years, but I realized I’ve never done an episode about planning an actual trip. Since we’re coming up on the summer holidays, a time when folks sometimes take trips, it seems like a great time to Lazy Genius this thing that’s fun but also a little stressful. Helpful Companion Links Order my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode 411: 10 Things to Do Before Taking a Trip Episode 165: The Lazy Ge…
#461 - The Overlooked Secret to Loving Your Home
Mar 23, 2026 · 52 min
A few weeks ago, I followed my boys as they walked into the house, and one of them said, “Man, I love home.” And the other said, “Me, too. Home is pretty great.” I tried to play it cool and thankfully didn’t cry because that would have embarrassed them so much. But it got me thinking - why do they love home? Why do any of us love being home? I was able to identify a couple of things that surprised me, and I’m excited to share those thoughts with you today. Helpful Companion Links Order my book T…
#460 - How to Better Channel Your Big Black Trash Bag Energy
Mar 16, 2026 · 48 min
You know that feeling of wanting to burn everything to the ground and start over? I like to call that Big Black Trash Bag Energy, and today, I want to share three small steps to help you identify what that energy is really saying. Then we’ll talk about a little framework to figure out what problems that energy wants you to solve. This episode is chock-full of personal examples of what this looks like in my own life, and tiny problems I’ve solved recently with my Big Black Trash Bag Energy (but w…
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