Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.
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There are a lot of opinions on how to master your mind, but then there’s PSYCHOLOGY. We’re all stuck with the brain we’re born with, but we aren’t stuck with how we use it. Learn science-backed answers to make the most of your mind and your life. CURIOUS? Growth Mindset Psychology is the "self-help sceptic" podcast for the curious. Whether you want to improve performance, navigate setbacks, or know who you are. We find answers to the true science of self-improvement. So put down the astrolog ...
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My additional series is called "Stroke of Genius - A Memoir" Stay in touch! Send my an email here [email protected] I have had a stroke in early November and have aphasia - language is jumbled up in speaking or writing. My podcasts will sound different, but it stills me!) My name is Tara and I’m coming to you from somewhere near the Rocky Mountains. I like to see myself as middle aged but my chances of ever becoming a centenarian are very, very remote, so I’ve accepted that I have man ...
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Hey there, future course creator! Ever feel like turning your know-how into an online course is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded? Well, grab your headphones because "The Course Mentors Podcast" is here to be your secret weapon! Meet Aimee and Odette (that's us!), your new best friends in the course creation world. We've been in the trenches for over a decade, and for the last five years, we've been rocking the online course space. Now we're here to spill all our secrets in bit ...
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Want to be both a parent and a business owner — and actually enjoy it? Then let's play! I’m on a mission to make business ownership as fun as child's play for moms and dads. I interview mompreneurs who are rocking this double gig of parenting and business ownership — with some even throwing homeschooling into the mix. We'll talk about playful productivity, tools and tech for online businesses, sales, marketing, copywriting, and the playful life. You're in the right place if you want to build ...
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From Free to Paid: Where to Draw the Line in Your Content
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12:02Send 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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Mental, moral and physical laziness - how to beat our modern addictions
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22:52What if the path to a meaningful life isn't paved with comfort, but with deliberate discomfort? In this episode, we explore the insidious nature of "flabbiness" - not just of body, but of mind and spirit. We'll uncover how our modern world lulls us into a state of complacent existence, and why the easy path often leads to the hardest life. Through …
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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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How to uncover emotional blocks holding you back, when you can't see them w/ Tracy Litt
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36:50We're all blind to our own patterns. Even when we think we're self-aware, there's a whole universe of emotional blocks lurking beneath the surface. Most of us walk around thinking we understand ourselves, but the reality is we're operating on autopilot. This episode features coach Tracy Litt, a performance coach who reveals how seemingly innocent b…
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Bruce Lee's 6 simple habits to build mastery, mental strength and a growth mindset
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17:32Bruce Lee wasn't just a martial arts icon. He was a master of mental discipline, using six powerful habits that transformed his approach to life and success. Bruce's journey reveals how deliberate practice shaped his legendary status. Instead of fearing failure, he embraced it as a teacher, carrying notebooks everywhere to capture insights that bec…
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#409 - How to Parent When Your Kid Is Annoying
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33:56Kids 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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The 7 types of stupidity: the human flaws more important than brainpower
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39:55What if the greatest barrier to your success isn't what you don't know, but what you think you know that simply isn't so? This episode explores the subtle architecture of stupidity – not as a personal failing, but as a series of distinct patterns that emerge in all human thinking. We'll journey through seven varieties, from the straightforward lack…
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Unconventional ideas on happiness that change how you feel today (and in 30 years)
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33:15What if the path to happiness isn't where all the spotlights are shining? While most seek contentment in the thin slice of "now," true fulfilment lives in a paradox. We're stuck in what I call "now-ish" thinking—that anxiety-producing zone of yesterday's failures and tomorrow's deadlines. We're taught to live in the moment, yet rarely consider wher…
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#408 - Three Surprising Steps to a Clean House
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28:24If 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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Can you talk with your subconscious? - w/ Jeff Bauhner
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42:07The mind does a lot of things we are never aware of. You don't think about how you move or digest, your mind just does it in the background, You also can't witness all the self-sabotaging doors your mind keeps you locked up in. We all have our own battles that limit us. Maybe how we think about money, or relationships or our own value. Maybe we get…
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The psychology of control - why your brain overcomplicates everything
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31:16We all know smart people make dumb decisions. But why? Why do gamblers double down when they should walk away? Why do we check our phones 58 times a day? Why do people micromanage their partners and get confused when they become distant? We are all suckers for the illusion of control. We are convinced that our meddling is needed to achieve our desi…
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Meet Tara ~ Language Dances to its Own Tune Here
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1:03:12Meet 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
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35:51This 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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What if misery wasn’t something that happened to you—but something you unknowingly created? We all have habits that screw us over—whether it’s blaming others, scrolling mindlessly on Instagram, or convincing ourselves that “next week” is when we’ll finally start living. In this episode, I’m calling out the seven most toxic habits that keep people s…
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How to guide your destiny - What to avoid, where to push, when to relax
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33:52Ever feel like life’s pulling you in a direction you didn’t choose? Like you’re paddling against a current, but the harder you try, the further you drift? From social media algorithms to career paths, we’re all caught in currents we barely notice. They can sweep us toward growth or drag us into chaos. Whether it’s influencers chasing clicks or care…
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#406 - Big Sister Pep Talk: You’re Not Selfish
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32:34I’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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Systems to unlock your creative genius w/ Jeremy Enns
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59:51How to boost creativity and productivity with a gentle yet dedicated approach to getting the best of yourself Fun fact: The average person has 6,200 thoughts per day. Most creatives capture zero of them. What if the secret to unleashing your creative potential isn't finding inspiration, but building systems that make creativity inevitable? That’s w…
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The awkward thing about finding our calling. Is that our calling isn’t out there looking for us. It's easy to be stuck in mediocrity waiting for the perfect moment or for that ambiguous feeling that we are totally ready and blessed with pre-ordained approval to start our ideas. These days knowledge is abundant and easily accessible. What's scarce i…
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