Kendra Adachi, New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way and host of The Lazy Genius Podcast, shares practical tips to make the dinner routine less of a chore.
If you’ve ever felt weary of planning, cooking, and cleaning up dinner night after night—you’re not alone. In this episode I talk with Kendra Adachi about practical systems and small shifts that make evening meals more enjoyable and less like a daily grind.
Kendra Adachi is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way and the creator of The Lazy Genius Podcast. As a systems-minded writer and self-described “permission giver,” she helps people stop overworking themselves and focus on what actually matters. Kendra lives in North Carolina with her husband and three children.
During our conversation Kendra offers actionable strategies for simplifying meal planning, reducing decision fatigue, and reclaiming joy at the dinner table. She emphasizes realistic routines, kinds of meals that actually work for busy families, and how to give yourself grace when things don’t go perfectly. If dinnertime feels like a chore in your home, this episode is full of encouragement and concrete tips you can try right away.
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
This week’s featured recipe is air-fryer crispy chicken wings. I’ve been eating wings and roasted vegetables for dinner so often lately because they’re quick, satisfying, and get delightfully crispy in the air fryer. If you want a little extra kick, try them with an optional buffalo sauce—simple, tasty, and easy to repeat on busy nights.
LISTEN IN
Listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify to hear the full conversation with Kendra and pick up practical ideas for improving your dinnertime routine.
LINKS DISCUSSED
- Change Your Life Chicken
- The Lazy Genius Cleans the Kitchen
- The Lazy Genius Way (Kendra’s book)
WHERE TO FIND KENDRA
- Website
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