What if the most productive thing you could do this week was absolutely nothing? In this episode, Betina and Jen explore the revolutionary act of strategic laziness and why our culture's obsession with constant productivity might be sabotaging our best ideas.
Together, they challenge the guilt we feel around boredom and examine why some of our greatest breakthroughs happen when we're not trying to break through anything at all.
From reclaiming the lost art of genuine rest to understanding when laziness becomes a creative necessity, this conversation will help you distinguish between productive downtime and glorified busy work. It is perfect for anyone who needs permission to do nothing and space to discover what emerges when you stop filling every moment with something to do.
Time stamps:
00:00 Intros
00:37 Teaser
01:55 Temp Check: Rate your current ability to be strategically lazy without shame
13:40 Backstory: Supporting each other in resisting the glorification of busy
26:24 Life Focus: Reclaiming laziness, boredom, and unproductive time as essential for creativity and breakthrough
53:50 Recipes: Lazy Day Luxury
Recipes:
Jen’s Nachos
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and cover the baking sheet with parchment paper
Spread chips out in a single layer over parchment and cover with a thin layer of shredded cheese
Add beans, jalapenos, onions, tomatoes, and peppers, then top with a second layer of shredded cheese
Bake for 10 minutes, then top with cilantro and serve with salsa, sour cream, and avocado slices
Betina’s One-Pot Cowboy Spaghetti
Ingredients
Spaghetti pasta
Half a rope of Kielbasa sausage
3 slices of bacon, chopped
½ pound of ground beef
½ pound of mild Italian sausage (If you want hot, go for it)
Half of an onion chopped
Half bell pepper chopped
3 garlic cloves
2 jalapenos seeded and chopped
2 cups water with beef stock
Small can tomato paste
Can of diced tomatoes
Can of tomato sauce
Worcestershire sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings: Lawry’s seasoning salt, Garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, Italian seasoning.
Brown your meats separately (bacon, kielbasa, Italian sausage, ground beef (season this one first) and remove from pan. Drain excess oil.
Sauté onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic until softened
Add back your meat to the pot
Add Beef broth and Worcestershire sauce
Add raw spaghetti pasta
Tomatoes and tomato sauce
Make sure the beef broth covers the noodles
Cook covered, stirring frequently to prevent noodles from clustering, until noodles are done
Add cheese and cover to cook for the last 5 minutes
Serve with a salad and Garlic toast
Music Credits:
0:00 “For My Good” - AFTR
13:24 “Cote D’Azur” - Tusabe
26:05 “Earthstrong” - HATAMITSUNAMI
41:17 “Let’s Cool Down” - Ludlow
59:28 “Cote D’Azur” - Tusabe
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