Best The Lazy Genius Way Podcasts (2025)

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#426 - Office Hours 29:48

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7h ago29:48

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These are quarterly episodes where I take the questions y’all shared with me on Instagram and answer them here. Today, we’re talking about resetting after a weekend away, using patios more, deciding what wellness trends to try, meal planning with different family preferences, solo parenting while a partner is away, morning sickness while parenting …

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#425 A Pep Talk for the Middle of the Year Blur 25:16

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Is anyone else feeling blurry? I’m feeling surprisingly exhausted and a little slower than usual. The summer stretch is lovely in its spaciousness but can feel oppressive on a dime because it’s a blur that will never end. So today I want to remind you of a few things that will hopefully help your middle of the year blur. Helpful Companion Links Sha…

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#424 - My Favorite Books of the Year So Far 34:26

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It’s the end of June which means we’re halfway through the year, so I want to share with you my favorite books of the year so far! Maybe you’ll hear about something that is a great fit for your own reading right now. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Kindle Paperwhite Kindle Page Tur…

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#423 - How to Get Unstuck When Your Space Is a Mess 23:56

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People create a mess, and chances are you have more people in your home right now than usual. Obviously that’s not true for everyone, but I’m talking to you at the end of June. June is full of hot weather, bored children, abandoned projects, and therefore almost certainly a mess. Today, let’s take a few minutes to pep talk ourselves into getting un…

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#422 - Six Small Things I Do Every Day That Are Making a Big Difference 26:11

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Naming the small things is so important and a practice I’ll continue long after this podcast is over, and today’s episode is in the same spirit. I want to share with you six small things I’m currently doing every day that are making a big difference. And all of these things are particular to this season I’m in and haven’t really been mentioned in o…

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Welcome to The Moth: A Family Circus 20:28

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We're excited to bring you a hilarious and heartwarming episode of The Moth, A Family Circus. On this episode, you’ll hear two stories all about the hectic, maddening, hair-pulling side of raising kids. Mary Lea Carroll tries to figure out how her mom raised so many children without absolutely losing it. PT Smith learns the true meaning of fatherho…

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#421 - How to Handle Bad Moods 26:33

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Bad moods run rampant in unusual seasons, and for many of you, summer definitely is. Kids are home, temperatures and tempers are high, proximity is constant, and bad moods are inevitable. This episode is definitely not kid-centric because bad moods transcend kids, but many of you will be glad to have this episode as it relates to your occasionally …

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# 420 - How to Plan a Day That Has No Plan 29:37

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When your days are all reaction and no intention, especially with kids, stress tends to take the wheel. In this episode, we’re talking about how a loose plan can help you live with more joy and less chaos. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Episode #419: 5 Things To Do Before Summer B…

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#419 - 5 Things to Do Before Summer Begins 26:16

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Today is Memorial Day in the US, so pools are opening, school is starting to slow down or finish completely, and we are entering the abyss, I mean, beauty of the summer season. Any time we move from one season to another, whether it’s a season of life or a season on the calendar, it’s good to pay attention to a couple of things so that we don’t sud…

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# 418 - My Take on Kids and Technology 43:49

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Kids and screen time. Kids and phones. Kids and rotting brains because that’s kind of what we’re afraid of. But also a lot of things about what comes out of screens are great. It just all feels like too much sometimes but never goes away. Today, I’m sharing with you my personal take on kids and technology, why I think this is hard, and some ways I …

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How To Be Switched Off While Still Supporting Your Students 25:14

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Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by student questions? Worried that without 1:1 calls, your students won't succeed? In this practical episode, Odette and Aimee tackle the support dilemma that every course creator faces: how to provide exceptional student care without sacrificing your sanity! We're breaking down innovative support strategies that …

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# 417 - My Favorite Planning Tool Ever 38:47

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I’m sharing my favorite planning tool ever, something that doesn’t start big or push perfection but instead honors your season, your energy, and what matters most today. If you’ve ever felt let down by traditional planners, this episode is for you. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. H…

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#416 - What’s Saving My Life 45:31

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If you’re new here, this is a favorite episode we do once a quarter. Barbara Brown Taylor, a fantastic author, coined this phrase years ago: what’s saving my life, and I love the regular practice of taking note of what that is for me. I’m sharing ten things that are saving my life right now in this particular season of life, and they, as always, ar…

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Done Is Better Than Perfect (We Can Prove It) 15:45

3M ago15:45

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Send us a text Stuck in the endless cycle of tweaking, refining, and never launching? In this permission-giving episode, we are tackling the number one course creator killer: perfectionism! Get ready for some tough love (and encouragement) as we share why your "not-quite-perfect" course could be exactly what your audience needs right now. Plus, we'…

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#415 - How I Keep My Kitchen (Mostly) Clean 40:14

3M ago40:14

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We spend so much time in our kitchens—making food, cleaning up food, putting away food. The mess that comes out of that room is nothing short of terrifying. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 things that help me keep my kitchen mostly clean on a fairly regular basis. Maybe you’ll find an idea or two that will work in your home or you’ll be inspired to…

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#414 - What I Hope My Kids Know When They Move Out 31:22

3M ago31:22

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My oldest is wrapping up his freshman year of high school, and I can feel how fast it’s all going. This episode is about what I hope he—and all my kids—know before they leave home. It’s not a checklist of adult skills (though those can be great); it’s more about the slow, everyday work of becoming. I’m sharing a few helpful categories and what fall…

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Course Creator Timeline, Where Does Our Time Get Spent? 17:00

3M ago17:00

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Send us a text Drowning in tasks but seeing minimal growth? Spending hours tweaking your course while your marketing gathers dust? In this eye-opening episode, we're tackle the number one silent killer of course businesses: spending your precious time on the wrong things! We're exposing the "busy work trap" that keeps so many course creators stuck,…

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Introducing: What We Spend 11:07

3M ago11:07

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Imagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances. On What We Spend, people from across the country and across the financial spectrum are opening their wallets—and their lives—to tell you everything: what they make, what they want, and—for one week—what they spend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices …

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#413 Office Hours 34:02

3M ago34:02

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It’s time for another Office Hours episode! Every quarter, you send in your questions and challenges, and I offer a Lazy Genius lens to help you navigate them. You don’t need someone else to solve your problems—you’re smart and know your life best. Sometimes just asking the question is the solution. But listening to others? It’s a powerful reminder…

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#412 - 6 Common Mistakes When Naming What Matters 25:49

3M ago25:49

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Naming what matters is the whole foundation of everything we do here, and I think it’s also one of the most challenging. Today, I’m going to share six common mistakes when naming what matters so that you can catch yourself when you run into one of these. Hopefully it’ll help you see with clearer vision. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The…

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#411 - 10 Things to Do Before Taking a Trip 25:19

4M ago25:19

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As we get a little closer to spring break and summer which inevitably involves a trip or two, I wanted to do an episode to help us think about trips with a little more intention. The ten things apply to work trips, family vacations, girls weekends, all the things. If you leave your house for more than a night or two and then come back home, this ep…

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From Free to Paid: Where to Draw the Line in Your Content 12:02

4M ago12:02

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Send us a text Giving away too much for free? Feeling like you have nothing left to sell? In this strategic episode, we're tackling one of the most common dilemmas course creators face - knowing exactly what content to give away and what to charge for! We're breaking down the content hierarchy that successful course creators use to build awareness,…

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#410 - How to Deal with All the Paper 23:30

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I did an episode on organizing paper over five years ago, and it’s solid. But it’s time to look at it again. Because paper is everywhere. It’s like Michael Scott said in that episode of The Office where they make their own TV commercial: limitless paper in a paperless world. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to …

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#409 - How to Parent When Your Kid Is Annoying 33:56

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Kids are wonderful. Kids are also annoying. Parenting asks us to love them while they push our buttons, and if we don’t think ahead, we might react in ways we regret. In this episode, three things to remember when your kid is driving you up a wall, plus seven common frustration points and how to handle them with a little more intention. Not a paren…

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#408 - Three Surprising Steps to a Clean House 28:24

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If you think like a Lazy Genius, there are three surprising steps to a clean house. They’re a short little row of dominoes that impact how you see your home and what you do to keep it clean. And maybe your definition of clean will shift a little, too. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy…

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Meet Tara ~ Language Dances to its Own Tune Here 1:03:12

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Meet Tara. You have heard her voice on this podcast, but things have changed. She doesn't know which voice comes out of her mouth, will it be Tara or Tatiana, who sounds like shes from Eastern Europe. This is her story. Support the show If you'd like to know more about this podcaster send an email to tara.trlconsulting.ca and an answer so questions…

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#407 - How to Create a Flexible Weekly Plan 35:51

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This kind of episode is like Christmas for me. I love talking about planning but with a compassionate, flexible bent. We do not need anymore rigidity or weird shame spirals about failed plans. No thank you. We’re just living our lives, putting things in place where we can, intending to do whatever we decide, but then lowkey expecting that not all o…

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#406 - Big Sister Pep Talk: You’re Not Selfish 32:34

5M ago32:34

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I’m always honored when you all say I’m the big sister you’ve never had, and I think sometimes we need a good ol’ pep talk from a big sister. Today’s is about selfishness. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Burnout by the Nagoski sisters Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email. Grab…

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#426 - Office Hours 29:48

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#425 A Pep Talk for the Middle of the Year Blur 25:16

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#424 - My Favorite Books of the Year So Far 34:26

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#423 - How to Get Unstuck When Your Space Is a Mess 23:56

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#422 - Six Small Things I Do Every Day That Are Making a Big Difference 26:11

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Welcome to The Moth: A Family Circus 20:28

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#421 - How to Handle Bad Moods 26:33

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# 420 - How to Plan a Day That Has No Plan 29:37

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#419 - 5 Things to Do Before Summer Begins 26:16

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# 418 - My Take on Kids and Technology 43:49

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How To Be Switched Off While Still Supporting Your Students 25:14

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# 417 - My Favorite Planning Tool Ever 38:47

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#416 - What’s Saving My Life 45:31

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Done Is Better Than Perfect (We Can Prove It) 15:45

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#415 - How I Keep My Kitchen (Mostly) Clean 40:14

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#414 - What I Hope My Kids Know When They Move Out 31:22

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Course Creator Timeline, Where Does Our Time Get Spent? 17:00

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Introducing: What We Spend 11:07

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#413 Office Hours 34:02

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#412 - 6 Common Mistakes When Naming What Matters 25:49

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#411 - 10 Things to Do Before Taking a Trip 25:19

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From Free to Paid: Where to Draw the Line in Your Content 12:02

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#410 - How to Deal with All the Paper 23:30

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#409 - How to Parent When Your Kid Is Annoying 33:56

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#408 - Three Surprising Steps to a Clean House 28:24

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Meet Tara ~ Language Dances to its Own Tune Here 1:03:12

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#407 - How to Create a Flexible Weekly Plan 35:51

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#406 - Big Sister Pep Talk: You’re Not Selfish 32:34