Best The Lazy Genius Way Podcasts (2025)

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How to Navigate Motherhood the "Lazy Genius" Way with Kendra Adachi 34:35

1d ago34:35

34:35

In this episode Sarah speaks with Kendra Adachi, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, and expert on compassionate time management about how to implement her Lazy Genius principles into our lives. From living in your season without resentment to the benefit of therapy this is a must listen episode to “be genius about what matte…

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

1d ago40:14

40:14

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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Infertility Awareness with Erin & Stephen Mitchell 49:17

8d ago49:17

49:17

In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, Sarah sits down with crowd favorites Erin and Stephen Mitchell from Couples Counseling for Parents to discuss how trying to conceive, infertility, and pregnancy loss affect relationships. From self-blame to communication breakdown, this honest conversation explores navigating this incredibly difficult journey…

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

9d ago31:22

31:22

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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Introducing: What We Spend 11:07

14d ago11:07

11:07

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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Fair Play in Our Home with Lori Sugarman-Li 29:51

16d ago29:51

29:51

Sarah and Lori explore why unpaid family care is undervalued and how this impacts stay-at-home moms. Lori shares her personal journey, debunking myths and offering resources to redefine motherhood in a way that honors mental health and self-worth. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on shifting societal views and creating a more equitable famil…

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#413 Office Hours 34:02

16d ago34:02

34:02

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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I Know Why I Am In Therapy... But Why Is Everyone Else? 21:53

23d ago21:53

21:53

If you are in therapy yourself you know what brought you and why. But, have you ever thought what other reasons are there to seek therapy? In this week we episode Sarah quizzes Whitney on what brings clients to see her. From life transitions, maternal mental health, or grief we guarantee you can relate. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@pre…

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

22d ago25:49

25:49

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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Anger in Pregnancy - It's More Common Than You May Think 19:13

1M ago19:13

19:13

In this week’s episode Sarah and Whitney discuss a common yet not talked about enough experience: anger in pregnancy. From the flood of emotions that takes over to the deeper issues at the core, listen in to learn more. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Keep the questions coming by sending them…

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

1M ago25:19

25:19

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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One Year and Beyond Sleep 101 with Unnati Patel 37:16

1M ago37:16

37:16

Struggling with sleep transitions? 💤 In our latest episode, sleep expert Unnati Patel shares game-changing tips for moving your little one from a crib to a toddler bed, breaking tricky sleep associations, handling nightmares, early wakeups, and sibling sleep dynamics. Tune in and get ready to equip you and yourself for more rest! *Have a younger ch…

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

1M ago23:30

23:30

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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Do Therapists Really Practice What They Preach? 24:58

1M ago24:58

24:58

In today’s episode, we get to pull back the curtains into what is going in the mind of a therapist, and how they implement what they teach in their daily lives. From how they get themselves out of fight or flight to mentally resetting, tune in to hear more. Follow Previa Alliance! Previa Alliance (@previaalliance_) • Instagram photos and videos Kee…

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

1M ago33:56

33:56

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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Mental Load - What Is It and Why It Impacts Moms More 32:21

2M ago32:21

32:21

Leah Ruppanner is a Professor of Sociology and Founding Director of The Future of Work Lab at the University of Melbourne. She was previously a Director of The Policy Lab at the University of Melbourne. Her research investigates gender and its intersection to inequalities, technologies and policies. Professor Ruppanner is a leading expert on COVID-…

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

2M ago28:24

28:24

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

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

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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Control - The Illusion We Think We Have 18:34

2M ago18:34

18:34

In this week’s episode Sarah and Whitney discuss why we may be attempting to use control in our lives and those around us. From fear of failure, embarrassment, what our value or worth has been tied to, control needs can affect everyone. For our type A or enneagram 1’s out there warning this episode may ruffle your feathers a bit. Follow Previa Alli…

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

2M ago35:51

35:51

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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Trying to Get Pregnant - What You Should Be Eating - Part 2 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

Sarah is back with holistic natural foods chef and herbalist Abbie Gross to talk about what is obtainable and accessible foods that moms should be eating in postpartum and motherhood and how to incorporate that into our children’s lives. Eating to fuel our bodies shouldn’t be complicated tune it to hear how. Abbie Gross, a holistic natural foods ch…

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

2M ago32:34

32:34

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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Trying to Get Pregnant - What You Should Be Eating - Part 1 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

When trying to get pregnant and being pregnant you hear a lot of “don’ts” when it comes to what you should eat but what about what you should be? In this episode Sarah interviews Abbie Gross trained holistic natural foods chef, herbalist, and Postpartum Doula to discuss just this. Abbie Gross, a holistic natural foods chef, herbalist and Postpartum…

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#405 - What’s Saving My Life Right Now 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

Man, I love these episodes. I love lists so that’s obviously a blast, but intentionally looking for the good things, the life-saving things, the joyful things in my life right now is something I hope I never stop doing. So today I have a list of ten things, a pretty mixed bag per usual. What brings me life and saves my life is going to be different…

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The Questions You Shouldn't Ask... And What Happens When You ARE Asked... 19:33

3M ago19:33

19:33

Ever been caught off guard by a seemingly innocent question that hit you right where it hurt? Join Sarah and Whitney as we explore the unspoken rules of conversation, highlighting questions that should never be asked and the emotional turmoil they can cause. By discussing personal experiences and setting boundaries, we delve into the importance of …

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#404 - 10 Ways to Find Calm in the Chaos 34:22

3M ago34:22

34:22

For whatever cocktail of reasons, life just feels like a lot right now. An extra amount of a lot. Constant chaos feels like the norm instead of the exception. Finding calm in the chaos is not just a cute alliterative podcast title. It’s required. It’s survival for me right now. It’s necessary spiritually and mentally healthy work for me to actively…

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Anxiety and Reading Out Loud to your Child 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

In honor of World Read Out Loud Day (Feb 5th) Sarah is back with author and literacy expert Pam Allyn, to talk about the benefits of reading out loud to your child starting in pregnancy and beyond. Listen in as they discuss the benefits are as much for baby as it is for you and how reading out loud is a weapon against anxiety! Pam Allyn is the foun…

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#403 - How I Get Stuff Done When I Don’t Feel Like It 35:14

3M ago35:14

35:14

This is a universal problem. All of us have stuff we have to do and we just don’t feel like doing it. So either we don’t do it and get behind or we do it but with much reluctance. Neither option is fun. So today, I’m sharing ten things that help me get my stuff when I don’t feel like it. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask you…

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Thoughts... Are We What We Think - Part 2 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

In the second part of this two-part series, Sarah and Whitney explore the emotional quagmire of making life-altering decisions when emotions run high, learning why it's crucial to sometimes hit 'pause' on big decisions amid the chaos of postpartum life or societal pressures. Remember, perfection is a myth, and prioritizing what truly matters is the…

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#402 - Office Hours 43:31

3M ago43:31

43:31

Y’all are super familiar with this episode by now, but I’m going to take some of your questions from Instagram and Lazy Genius them. I will say that any time we do these episodes, the answers in the post are so good. Some I don’t even answer because y’all do such a great job of answering each other’s, all with a compassionate Lazy Genius lens. So a…

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Thoughts... Are We What We Think - Part 1 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

In this two-part series, Sarah and Whitney start by examining all-or-nothing thinking, a mindset that sees the world in black and white. This limiting perspective can lead to self-defeating thoughts, particularly when suffering from stress or exhaustion. Learn how childhood experiences shape our acceptance of positive feedback and discover the powe…

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#401 - How to Live in Your Season (Without Resenting It) 26:20

3M ago26:20

26:20

Live in your season is one of the thirteen Lazy Genius principles I write about in my first book, The Lazy Genius Way, and fun fact: it was the hardest chapter to write. Even though I talk about contentment in that chapter, a theme we now cover quite often, I was still hanging on to the greatness train by my fingertips. In this episode, I’m going t…

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Rest is Productive and How You Can Hear Yourself Think 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

Ever felt like you can't "hear yourself think" amidst the chaos of daily life? Join Sarah and Whitney as they dive into the overwhelming experience of sensory overload that many mothers encounter daily. We discuss the impacts of constant demand, share coping strategies, and emphasize the importance of recognizing rest as a vital component of mental…

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#400 - How to Feel Satisfied with Your Celebrations 29:45

4M ago29:45

29:45

Celebrations are strangely complicated. Sometimes we shy away from them, especially if we’re celebrating something about ourselves. Other times we have them but feel pressure to celebrate a certain way, to make everything as sparkly and memorable as possible. I’m not promising that you’ll never feel disappointed with your celebrations again, but I …

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Previa Playback - Why We Don't Do Resolutions 24:43

4M ago24:43

24:43

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Happy New Year! Have you ever found yourself a few months into the new year frustrated with your progress toward unrealistic resolutions? If so, then you must join Sarah and Whitney for the first podcast of 2024 as Whitney shares her strategy for leaning into the new year with a positive mindset and…

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#399 - It’s a New Year… Let’s Name What’s Working 24:11

4M ago24:11

24:11

The beginning of the year or the beginning of anything often has us rethinking our routines and rhythms and systems and choices to see if there’s anything we want to change. Before you start to put on your problem-solving glasses, utilizing that new year energy to make everything fresh and ready to begin, let’s name what’s working. I have three rul…

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Previa Playback - After Holiday Blues 24:01

4M ago24:01

24:01

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, the parties have ended, and you may be feeling like what is life now? This is when it is a great time to discuss the “Post-holiday crash” aka the after-holiday blues. Listen is as the Sarah and Whitney explain why you are feeling this way and most impo…

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#398 - 5 Things to Remember Before January Begins 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

We are right in the middle of this sometimes blissful, sometimes annoying, sometimes deeply ordinary week between Christmas and New Years. Since 2025 starts the day after tomorrow, let’s spend a short time together remembering a few things. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Sign up f…

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Previa Playback - Hey Whitney Holiday Edition! 25:55

4M ago25:55

25:55

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Join Sarah and Whitney as they get candid about their own experiences navigating tricky family dynamics around the holidays. From tussling with relatives over politics to setting boundaries with confrontational kin, they shed light on it all. They even tackle an unusual scenario involving a grandmot…

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#397 - My Favorite Things of 2024 22:51

4M ago22:51

22:51

I cannot tell you how excited I am about this episode. I’ve been keeping a note on my phone all year of my favorite discoveries and moments and just random stuff I want to remember. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Honey Lip Balm in a little honey pot jar Sanditon on Masterpiece//PB…

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Previa Playback - Like the Perfect Christmas Card 28:15

5M ago28:15

28:15

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Life is not Hallmark movies or Pinterest perfect, but sometimes the Holiday season as those perfectly curated Christmas cards make us feel that it is for everyone but us. In today’s episode the ladies discuss why moms battle perfectionism and how to we need to let the comparison game go. Warning if …

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#396 - What’s on My Someday List 22:20

5M ago22:20

22:20

I talk about the concept of The Someday List in my most recent book, The PLAN, and it’s something I came up with as a reframe of goals and dreams. Instead of changing my thinking in order to make goals and dreams work or ignoring them altogether, I changed the phrasing and posture to more fully align with how I personally view my life and time. And…

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Previa Playback - Jingle Jingle All the Tears! 12:34

5M ago12:34

12:34

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Maybe it is the hallmark movies or the smells of the season that makes us all feel all the feels. From our childhood memories to missing a loved one during this season-it can bring in all the tears. From grief to unmet expectations to trying to create the “perfect” experience for family it can add u…

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#395 - How to Finish Last Minute Lists 23:46

5M ago23:46

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December loves last minute lists, and they never seem to end. I’ve got some ideas for you to finish your last minute list without losing your mind. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. Sign up for the Latest Lazy Listens email. Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen or The Lazy …

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Previa Playback - Mom's Toolbox! Holiday Edition 22:17

5M ago22:17

22:17

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Wrapping present check, a zillion school parties check, feeling like there is so much to do and so little time check check! We know the holiday season is full of stress and emotions and we want to give you the tools to conquer it. Listen in as Sarah & Whitney give you real tools you can use during t…

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#394 - 5 Ways to Feel Grounded in a Busy Month 22:54

5M ago22:54

22:54

Finding balance is actually a major drain on our energy and calm and contentment. What we really want is to feel grounded, whether that’s in a busy month like December or honestly just any time at all. Helpful Companion Links Order my new book The PLAN or request it from your library. The December Latest Lazy Letter goes out next week. Get on the l…

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Previa Playback - Maintaining a Thankful Heart in Chaos and Grief 20:27

5M ago20:27

20:27

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! Along with the joy of Thanksgiving comes the stress of expectations and the memories of loved ones we've lost. So, how can we juggle the demands of the holiday season while bearing the weight of grief? Sarah and Whitney unpack this delicate topic, offering insights into maintaining your mental healt…

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#393 - What’s Saving My Life 33:29

5M ago33:29

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I keep thinking I’ll get tired of this practice since I do it every quarter, but as time goes on, I love it even more. The regular rhythm of noticing your life and naming what’s saving it, what’s making it light or grounded or joyful or even tolerable in certain seasons, is immensely helpful in being an integrated, content person. Let’s name where …

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Previa Playback - Hey, Whitney! Holiday Edition 26:41

5M ago26:41

26:41

Join us with Previa Playback this holiday season! You asked and Whitney is answering. The holidays are tricky when navigating so much with so little time and too many opinions. Listen in as Whitney answers how to deal with exhaustion during the holidays, navigating infertility during the season, and so much more! We promise this one will have you f…

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#392 - How to Make the Rest of 2024 Easier 33:03

5M ago33:03

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We are a mere six weeks away from 2025 which is a Jetsons number, y’all. What does 2025 even mean?! It’s the busiest time of the year for a lot of you, and this is the time where we feel the crunch. Let’s do a little preemptive work today on making the rest of the year easier. Not completely easy! Not seamless! Not a machine! We’re making it just a…

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