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Submit ReviewKelly and Lauren discuss the ways a minimalist lifestyle influences their values and the decisions they make each day. You will learn about the daily habits they carry out to help them save time, money, and energy, and give them the space to focus on what matters most. Plus, in addition to their lifestyle tips and to dos, they also discuss some of the habits to avoid when it comes to living a minimalist lifestyle. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist mindsets and start reaping the great rewards that come will practising a simpler, more intentional way of life! Links: Closet Decluttering E-Guide: Mastersimplicity.com Get 10% off BetterHelp: Betterhelp.com/minimalists Try Viome Gut Health Test: tryviome.com/minimalists Try Future Personal Training App: tryfuture.co/minimalists Episodes Mentioned: Overcome FOMO and FOBO with Patrick J. McGinnis Unwind Your Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer How to Break Up with Your Phone with Catherine Price Simple Sustainable Swaps with Tara McKenna Books: The Power of Scarcity: How the Science of Less Can Help You Achieve More by Mindy Weinstein Lessons from Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott
Whether you are single and on the dating apps or simply want to learn more about the online dating world, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren are joined by the Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at OkCupid, Michael Kaye, to talk about how to navigate the complex world of online dating to help you or someone you know better their odds at finding quality matches! Michael shares a ton of helpful online dating tips to help you or someone you know work the algorithms to your/their advantage. Plus, he shares his own online dating success story and some fascinating online dating stats and trends he is seeing. You will learn strategies on how to build a better profile, how to communicate more effectively, how to politely decline a date, when ghosting is and isn’t okay, how to stay safe when online dating, common online dating mistakes to avoid, and much more! Kelly and Lauren also express their own online dating curiosities and personal experiences using dating apps. Be inspired by Michael’s findings and strategies to help you or someone you know use the apps more intentionally and get closer to finding that perfect match. Get 3-months of OkCupid Premium for Free (First 50 listeners to submit!)
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Share in a few inspiring messages from our Millennial Minimalists podcast listeners! In episode 154, Improve Your Life with Less, Kelly and Lauren asked you (the listeners) to share all the ways that living a simpler, more intentional lifestyle has benefited you, and in this episode Kelly shares your motivating and heartfelt stories. You will be reminded that the benefits that come from living a minimalist lifestyle go well beyond having less stuff and keeping an organized home. Whether you are just adopting this lifestyle or already living this way, we hope that by sharing your stories we can further spread the word about all the great rewards that come with living with less. Want to share your story? Please email us at millennialminimalists@gmail.com
Follow Us on Instagram: @millennialminimalists Website: mastersimplicity.com/closet-eguide
What if there was a mute button for the mind? Kelly and Lauren share strategies to help you manage both the internal and external distractions in your life. Plus, they discuss the importance of setting boundaries with yourself, others, and your technologies.
You will learn about the benefits that come with managing the noise including reclaimed focus, greater clarity, and the ability to reach a flow state, and more. Be inspired to find peace and calm in your every day. Past Related Episodes: Ep. 90 Minimize Detractions Ep. 97 Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal Books: The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban Indistractable by Nir Eyal
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month. If you have too much stuff or find yourself constantly decluttering and can’t keep up, this episode is for you! Kelly speaks with decluttering expert to the stars and best-selling author, Tracy McCubbin, to help you declutter with purpose and achieve a clutter-free home for good! Tracy is the Founder and CEO of Los Angeles’s premier organizing and decluttering firm, dClutterfly, and she is the author of two best-selling books including, Making Space, Clutter Free and her latest, Make Space for Happiness. Unlike most decluttering methods, Tracy and her team help their clients keep their homes clutter-free by working with them to discover the obstacles that got them there. You will learn that clutter is an emotional issue and that we must let go of what Tracy calls, our ‘emotional clutter blocks’ that keep us from decluttering, as well as our ‘emotional clutter magnets’ that cause us to buy things we don’t need. Be inspired to adopt Tracy’s simple and realistic decluttering techniques so that you can start reaping all the great rewards that come with owning less.
About Tracy dClutterfy.com Book: Make Space for Happiness (2022) Book: Making Space, Clutter-free (2019) Follow Tracy on IG Closet E-Guide
Be inspired to let go and gain more! Kelly reads a journal article she wrote for minimalism.com titled, "Unexpected Benefits of Letting Go: How you gain more than you may think," to share a list of rewards that come with living with less. You will learn that the benefits of owning less go well beyond keeping a simple space and reducing stress.
Be inspired to simply your food, kick-start a meal prep routine, save time and money, and optimize your health! Kelly and Lauren are joined by their dear friend and Registered Dietitian and ADHD Nutritionist, Becca Harris, otherwise known as The Nutrition Junky to help you build healthier, more mindful, and cost-saving food and nutrition habits. Together they discuss how to simplify meal planning (including simple meal and snack ideas), tips to eat more mindfully, how to shop on a budget, and how to streamline your grocery shopping experience! Becca also shares how to identify trigger foods and food tolerances and how to break the binge eating cycle and other disordered eating patterns. Plus, she shares some eye-opening stats around food labelling! Be inspired to simplify your food and eating regimes and start optimizing your health for the long-term.
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month. Instead of piling on ‘to-dos’ and accumulating more, this episode will inspire you to consider ‘stop-doings' and choosing less! Kelly speaks with American scientist, engineering professor, and international best-selling author, Leidy Klotz, to discuss how subtraction can help us let go of unhealthy habits and make room for more of what matters. You will learn that we often overlook subtraction and default to more in an attempt to feel better, and in Leidy's latest international seller, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, he shares numerous evidence-based studies to prove how using subtraction to solve problems is a powerful option. Be inspired by Leidy’s insights on the power of subtraction and start paving your way to a more meaningful life.
Book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Website: Leidyklotz.com
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month. This is one of Kelly and Lauren's favorite on-on-one conversations to date! In this laid-back and reflective discussion, Kelly and Lauren each share the top 5 ways that living a minimalist lifestyle has improved their lives for the better. Together they work to inspire you to think about all of the life-changing benefits that come with living with less, including personal growth and greater meaning and fulfillment. You will learn that the greatest benefits that come from living a minimalist lifestyle go well beyond owning less and keeping an organized home. Rather these advantages arise through the process of letting go and the great reflection that follows. Whether you are in the process of adopting minimalist habits or managing the excess in your life, Kelly and Lauren motivate you to reflect on all of the great rewards that come with living with less. Interested in sharing your story? Please send us an email to: millennialminimalists@gmail.com Mentioned Book: The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Lynne Twist on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Article: To Anyone Who Thinks They're Falling Behind by Jamie Varon
Whatever your relationship status is today, this conversation is for you! Most of us have heard the line, “you have to manage your love for yourself first before you can fully love and receive love from another,” and as cliché as it sounds, it’s the truth. Kelly is joined by fellow Canadian minimalist and international best-selling author, musician, speaker, filmmaker, and former elementary school teacher, Humble The Poet to share insights from his latest book, How To Be Love(d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life. In this discussion, Humble inspires us to let go of lessons from our pasts that may be causing us to seek love in unhealthy ways. He says quote, “we have to clean out the clutter of outdated beliefs and ideas and understandings of love.” You will learn that love is not found, but rather realized, and that when we love ourselves, love will be easier. Be motivated to start building a more meaningful relationship with yourself so that you can be and receive the kind of healthy love that exists as connection and peace. Humblethepoet.com Book: How to be Love(d) @humblethepoet on IG
Are you looking to simplify your skin care routine? Kelly and Lauren are joined by Harvard-trained dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and skin enthusiast, Dr. Mary Alice Mina to discuss the benefits of skin minimalism for the better of your skin health. Skin Minimalism or "Skinimalism" is a popular minimalist approach to skin care that has become one of the biggest beauty movements today amplified by Instagram and Tiktok. In this discussion Dr. Mina answers Kelly and Lauren's burning questions to help you improve your skin, and save you time, money, and the environment. Plus, you will learn about the best skin care regimen for you, whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s or above! Be inspired to skip your multi-step routine for a simpler one! Save counter space and let your skin glow!
TheSkinReal.com About Dr. Mary Alice Mina The Skin Real Podcast
Whether you are exploring your interests, in the midst of pursing a dream, or living out your dream, this conversation is for you! The Minimalists' T.K. Coleman joins Kelly to discuss how a minimalist lifestyle can give us the space to help us make sense of our own unique dreams. You will be inspired to eliminate the barriers in your life, such as excess things, time commitments, or mental roadblocks that may be keeping you from pursuing your ambitions or embracing the process. You will discover that the power to achieve lies in exploring our curiosities, creating momentum, and understanding that fear, resistance, and failure is part of the journey. You will learn that the greatest success of the journey lies not in the things that we achieve but the better versions of ourselves that we become. Be inspired by T.K.’s great insights on the power of creativity, simplicity, and intentionality, and be motivated to pursue what makes you come alive!
About TK: Fee.org TK's Talk: Dream's Don't Come True, Decisions Do Minimalism.com The Minimalists Podcast
Be inspired to let go of everyday obstacles and start living in alignment with the lifestyle you seek to create. In this BEST OF episode, Kelly and Lauren are joined by one of the pioneers of the minimalist movement, famed blogger and best-selling author, Joshua Becker! After eliminating the excess things from his life, Joshua gained the space and time-back to focus on the things that matter most to him, which inspired his latest book titled, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life. You will discover how a minimalist lifestyle fosters intentionality and gives us the clarity to live by our values. For Joshua, a minimalist lifestyle has helped him “align his life around the things he values more than he had ever thought possible." And in this discussion you will learn how to manage the ongoing external and internal distractions in life that can sometimes hold you back from living the lifestyle you desire. Be motivated to adopt practical systems and habits to help you build and maintain a more meaningful life.
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To close the year, Kelly and Lauren reshare their most popular episode in 2022 where they discuss the most common areas of excess and their simple living solutions! If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eliminate the clutter in your life, whether in your home, your mental space, or within the digital world, this episode is for you! You will learn how to better manage the excess things in your life including mental clutter such as fear, guilt, regret, and other thoughts that aren’t serving you, and more. Be inspired to adopt practical solutions to help you declutter with ease and embrace a more intentional and happier way of life in 2023! Past episodes mentioned:
Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin Ep. 97 Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal Ep. 88 Simplify the Holidays with author Meg Nordmann Ep. 75 Minimalism for families with Diane Boden Ep. 67 Own Your Anxiety with Julian Brass Ep. 47 Mental Minimalism with Marc Champagne
To close out 2022, Kelly and Lauren share a list of inspiring books they read this year and discuss key takeaways from all of the notable best-selling authors they interviewed! The common theme between all of the book titles is the focus on simplifying and living with greater intention so that you can be your best self and make time for what matters most. Kelly and Lauren spoke with celebrated authors about everything from how to manage physical excess to mental clutter such as anxiety, overwork, financial stress, and more. You will learn that in addition to physical clutter, much of the excess in our lives is invisible, it’s mental clutter, and you will be reminded that this lifestyle provides us with the space to live more intentionally. Be inspired to adopt some of the key takeaways from leading personal development authors to further help you live a more meaningful life.
Book List (Interviewed)
EP.120: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
EP.122: Debt-Free Degree by Anthony O'Neal
EP.126: Things that matter by Joshua Becker
EP.129: Radically Content by Jamie Varon
EP.131: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee
EP.132: Don't Be Trashy by Tara McKenna
EP.133: Unwinding Anxiety by Dr. Jud Brewer
EP.135: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price
EP.142: Break the Twitch by Anthony Ongaro
EP.137: The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
EP.85: Essentialism by Greg McKeown
EP.92: Fear of Missing Out by Patrick J. McGinnis
EP.106: Effortless by Greg McKeown
EP.97: Indistractable by Nir Eyal
Other Books We Love
The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday
Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
The Sleep Book by Dr. Guy Meadows
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big
Nervous Energy by Chloe Carmichael
The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey
Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist lifestyle tips to help you simplify the holiday season! While it’s a wonderful time of year, it can also be stressful, expensive, and exhausting if we are not careful, and so Kelly and Lauren share simple strategies to help you make the best of the holidays and future ones to come. They discuss how to navigate gift-giving and receiving, how to simplify holiday decorations, how to control your holiday spending, and how to avoid over scheduling yourself. Plus, they each share what they are asking for this year and their new year’s resolutions! You will learn that you can enjoy this busy season and still practise a minimalist lifestyle. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s minimalist approach to the holidays and start enjoying this time of year to the fullest! Giftagram: Use code minimal20 to get $20 off at checkout! Ettitude: Use code MILLENNIAL at checkout to get 15% off your order of $150 or more.
Kelly and Lauren share the second half of their latest Q&A episode where they answer your questions around minimalism and their minimalist lifestyles! On Instagram @millennialminimalists, Kelly and Lauren asked you, “what areas of excess are you looking to declutter and how can we help you?" and today they share their responses! Together they each share their tips on how to manage junk drawers, old hobbies and crafts, office clutter, bathroom clutter, and excess clothes to name a few. Plus, they discuss mental and emotional clutter, which are areas of excess that they personally continue to work on the most. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's simple living tips to further help you work through the various areas of clutter in your life.
Follow us on IG and FB @millennialminimalists Sign-up for online therapy at betterhelp.com/minimalists -- This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today!
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In response to popular demand, Kelly and Lauren run another Q&A episode where they answer your questions around minimalism and their minimalist lifestyles! On Instagram @millennialminimalists, Kelly and Lauren asked you two questions, “how can we help you simplify your life and live with greater intention?” and, “ask us anything about our minimalist lifestyles” and today they share their answers to your responses! Together they cover everything from how to manage living with someone who is attached to their stuff, what to do with sentimental and 'just in case' items, how to simplify your work life, and more. They also share their individual approaches to wellness, how they maintain their daily routines, and how they store essential household items. Plus, they even reveal the number of items in their wardrobes! Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s simple lifestyle tips and be motivated to apply minimalist habits to your every day.
Follow us on IG and FB @millennialminimalists Sign-up for online therapy at betterhelp.com/minimalists Visit thestar.com/podcast survey to win 1 of 3 $100 Amazon Gift Cards! -- This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today! Conditions apply. 3,000 PCO Optimum offer is available to PC Optimum™ program members in NB, NL, NS, PEI, ON, SK, MB, AB and BC until December 15, 2022 upon completion of a free 15-minute initial phone/virtual consult with a Registered Dietitian. Membership is free. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit pcoptimum.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Offer expires after one use. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints. Minimum redemption 10,000 points. See PC Optimum™ terms and conditions at www.pcoptimum.ca for program details and redemption restrictions.
Kelly and Lauren are joined by registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Martina Luketich, to debunk common food and nutrition myths and to help you make better decisions about what you eat! Similar to decluttering our homes, Kelly and Lauren believe in removing the excess when it comes to the ideas around food and nutrition. In a time where our eating habits are continually under pressure, Martina shares evidence-based tips to help you take the stress out of eating and strengthen your relationship with food. Together they discuss popular food misconceptions, how to manage ever-changing food trends, what it means to eat intuitively, what it’s like to work with a dietitian, and more. Be inspired to ‘unlearn’ unhealthy patterns and misconceptions around food and be motivated to build simple and healthy habits that support your nutrition goals for good! -- Follow Martina Luketich on IG: @Loblaws.dietitian.martina Follow Loblaws Dietitians on IG and FB: @shoppersonlinedietitian, facebook.com/virtualdietitianservices
Visit thestar.com/podcast survey to win 1 of 3 $100 Amazon Gift Cards! Follow us on IG and FB @millennialminimalists -- This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today! Conditions apply. 3,000 PCO Optimum offer is available to PC Optimum™ program members in NB, NL, NS, PEI, ON, SK, MB, AB and BC until December 15, 2022 upon completion of a free 15-minute initial phone/virtual consult with a Registered Dietitian. Membership is free. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit pcoptimum.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Offer expires after one use. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints. Minimum redemption 10,000 points. See PC Optimum™ terms and conditions at www.pcoptimum.ca for program details and redemption restrictions.
Are you looking to adopt a minimalist approach to food and diet? While a minimalist diet favors a sustainable and plant-based lifestyle, there is no rulebook. You will learn that a minimalist lifestyle supports a simple and intentional version of ‘your diet, your way.’ Kelly and Lauren share their food and diet systems, their grocery shopping routines, the ingredients in their cupboards, and how they have each simplified their kitchens to the essentials! You will learn about the relationship between the food we eat and our mental and physical wellbeing and the importance of eating a healthy diet to feel better, improve your sleep, and be more present. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s simplified approach to food and diet and be motivated to choose a dietary mindset that is right for you! Mentioned Super Soul Special: Suzy Amis Cameron: One Meal a Day [Thank you for listening to this podcast. We want to hear what you think! Our listener survey at thestar.com/podcastsurvey shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. Thanks for helping us make great podcasts!] -- This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today! Conditions apply. 3,000 PCO Optimum offer is available to PC Optimum™ program members in NB, NL, NS, PEI, ON, SK, MB, AB and BC until December 15, 2022 upon completion of a free 15-minute initial phone/virtual consult with a Registered Dietitian. Membership is free. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit pcoptimum.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Offer expires after one use. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints. Minimum redemption 10,000 points. See PC Optimum™ terms and conditions at www.pcoptimum.ca for program details and redemption restrictions.
If you want to improve your spending habits and be more intentional with your time and attention, this conversation is for you! Kelly speaks with fellow minimalist and recognized filmmaker, writer, and author, Anthony Ongaro to share lessons from his book, Break the Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living and doing more of what matters. Anthony defines the twitch as an impulsive response to discomfort that can cause us to give into distractions, and he shares how the twitch caused him to overspend and miss out on meaningful experiences. You will learn the tools to help you adopt intentional spending habits and focus your attention on the people, experiences, and things that you have always wanted to pursue. Be inspired to take a step back, identify the twitches in your life, and remove the distractions so that you can make purposeful purchases and do more of what matters.
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Breakthetwitch.com Read Break the Twitch Subscribe to Anthony's YouTube Channel Follow Anthony on Instagram [Thank you for listening to this podcast. We want to hear what you think! Our listener survey at thestar.com/podcastsurvey shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. Thanks for helping us make great podcasts!] -- This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today! Conditions apply. 3,000 PCO Optimum offer is available to PC Optimum™ program members in NB, NL, NS, PEI, ON, SK, MB, AB and BC until December 15, 2022 upon completion of a free 15-minute initial phone/virtual consult with a Registered Dietitian. Membership is free. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit pcoptimum.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Offer expires after one use. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints. Minimum redemption 10,000 points. See PC Optimum™ terms and conditions at www.pcoptimum.ca for program details and redemption restrictions.
Learn how to pack light and travel like a minimalist so that you can feel lighter wherever your next getaway takes you! Kelly and Lauren are both big advocates of travelling with a carry-on only and together they share their simple packing systems to help you eliminate the ‘what ifs’ and create space for your most useful items. They run through their minimalist packing hacks, pre-travel and inflight tips, and how they organize their carry-ons and personal items (purses/backpacks) to help you pack with intention. You will discover the benefits that come with packing and travelling light; including making it easier to move around the airport and make decisions once you reach your destination. Plus, you will learn about how to maintain your diet while travelling and how doing a post-travel packing audit can help you keep on track! Whether your next travel plan is a weekend trip or a longer escape, be inspired to travel with a carry-on and simplify how you pack and travel for good! Mentioned How to Pack Like a Minimalist by Matt D’Avella What’s in a Minimalist’s Travel Bag? By The Minimalists My Travel Bag Essentials by Justin Tse [Thank you for listening to this podcast. We want to hear what you think! Our listener survey at thestar.com/podcastsurvey shouldn't take more than five minutes, and you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three $100 Amazon gift cards. Thanks for helping us make great podcasts!]
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This episode is supported by our sponsor, Loblaws Dietitian Services. Go to dietitianservices.ca to book a free 15-minute consult today! Conditions apply. 3,000 PCO Optimum offer is available to PC Optimum™ program members in NB, NL, NS, PEI, ON, SK, MB, AB and BC until December 15, 2022 upon completion of a free 15-minute initial phone/virtual consult with a Registered Dietitian. Membership is free. To register as a PC Optimum™ member, visit pcoptimum.ca. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. No cash value. Offer expires after one use. We are not obligated to award points based on errors or misprints. Minimum redemption 10,000 points. See PC Optimum™ terms and conditions at www.pcoptimum.ca for program details and redemption restrictions.
Whether you use femcare products or not, we believe that this is an important conversation to share. Did you know that an estimated 20 billion pads and tampons are tossed into North American landfills each year, and that a single woman may dispose of 11,000 tampons in her lifetime? In this special bonus episode, Kelly and Lauren are joined by sister-preneurs Jodi, Lori, and Kari Caden who are the founders of Proof Underwear to talk about the impact of disposable feminine hygiene products and how they are leading the way for a future of eco-friendly alternatives. You will learn about the alarming stats around traditional feminine hygiene products and how companies like Proof are disrupting the industry to make women’s lives easier and to help the planet. Shopproof.com – Use code PROOFMM to get 20% off your order.
If you find yourself spending too much time organizing and cleaning, or if you are looking to spend less, and/or live more consciously, this episode will be helpful to you! Kelly and Lauren discuss their lifestyle experiences and strategies to help you remove time wasters, spend more mindfully, and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. They also stress that a minimalist lifestyle is not about depriving yourself. You will learn that minimalists can own nice things. It's about living with greater intention, simplifying, and focusing on quality or quantity. Be inspired to adopt better, more intentional habits to help you gain the time, money, and space back to do what you enjoy most. ----more----
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shopproof.com - Use promo code PROOFMM to get 15% off all products
Be motivated by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist habits and start adopting a simpler, more intentional lifestyle today! Kelly and Lauren cover everything from how they manage physical clutter, mental clutter, and digital clutter, to the practices they carryout each day to live more sustainably. Plus, they share insights from James Clear’s New York Times best-seller, Atomic Habits, to further motivate you to adopt healthy habits and break bad ones. Be inspired to embrace this imperfectly perfect lifestyle and start developing the habits you need to adopt and maintain this simpler way of life. This BEST OF episode is one of our most popular episodes to date and the final re-share this month. New episodes starting Oct 10th!
Do you find yourself overwhelmed by today’s explosion of choice? Or find it challenging to make everyday decisions? In this episode, you will learn how to navigate decision-making in our world of overwhelming choice. Kelly speaks with American author, speaker, and psychologist, Barry Schwartz to discuss his powerful read, The Paradox of Choice, where he shares the implications that come with too much choice and the power of embracing ‘good enough.’ From the number of snacks on grocery shelves to the number of paths we can take in our lives, Barry argues that having too many options discourages us from making decisions and shares how limiting our choices will make us better off. Be inspired to embrace ‘choice with boundaries’ and start reaping the benefits of a calmer and more fulfilled every day.
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Be motivated to simplify your life and make room for more meaningful things. Whether you are looking to remove physical, mental, emotional, or digital clutter, this episode will encourage you to take action and start reaping the benefits of living with less. Kelly and Lauren talk about how to simplify your time commitments, your thoughts, everyday distractions, technologies, relationships and more. Plus, they share an honest discussion around the areas of clutter they continue to work through. Be inspired to manage the excess in your life and gain the time back to focus on the most important things. *This BEST OF episode is one of a few top-rated episodes that will be shared through September. New episodes will release starting this October!*
----more---- Ep.105 Pare Down Your Possessions Ep.97 Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal Blog by Joshua Becker: 10 Most Important Things to Simplify Article in Psychology Today: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Life Blueberry thumbprint cookie recipe
If you feel triggered to constantly pick up your phone and are left feeling distracted and/or anxious, this conversation is for you! You will be motivated to improve your relationship with your phone and achieve screen-life balance. Kelly speaks with award-winning science journalist, speaker, and author, Catherine Price to share insights from her international best-seller, How to Break Up with Your Phone: The 30-Day Plan to Take Back Your Life. Catherine’s goal is to help us keep what we love about our phones and minimize or eliminate what we don’t. You will learn about the implications that come with overusing our phones and how we can use mindfulness training to satisfy our brains without turning to our phones. You will also be encouraged to think about how to spend the time back that you gain once you have gone through a phone breakup. Be inspired to take a step back from your phone, feel good, and get back to what really matters. ----more---- Screenlifebalance.com Newsletter and digital resources Follow Catherine on IG
This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by going to betterhelp.com/minimalists In this one-on-one episode, Kelly and Lauren talk about their recent moving experiences and how they have each been working to embrace their life transitions. Lauren shares an update on her recent move to her partner’s place and Kelly discusses her upcoming move to another new apartment on her own. And together they talk about the discomfort that comes with change and how they have each been managing their emotions and anxieties. You will learn that moving doesn’t need to be stressful, however. By decluttering beforehand and keeping a positive mindset, it can be a smooth transition. Whether you are moving or working through a life change, be inspired to simplify your mental space, embrace discomfort, and grow.
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Closet Kit: mastersimplicity.com/closetkit Book: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do by Amy Morin Article: How to Get Comfortable with the Discomfort of Change
Be motivated by proven brain-based techniques that can help you hack your brain, uproot your anxiety, and say goodbye to overwhelm! Kelly and Lauren speak with New York Times Best-Selling Author and Addiction Psychiatrist and Neuroscientist, Dr. Jud Brewer to share insights from his latest international best-seller, “Unwinding Anxiety,” which shares a clinically proven plan to help us break the cycle that drives anxiety and addictive habits. You will learn about common anxiety triggers, where our anxieties hide, why we get stuck in habit loops, and how we can begin to train our brains to feel, perform and live better. Be inspired to overcome anxious thoughts, feelings, and habits through mindfulness training and curiosity! ----more----
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Dr. Jud's TED Talk, A simple way to break a bad habit ----more---- Apps to help you manage anxious & addictive behaviours:
Unwinding by Sharecare (app) Unwinding Anxiety (app) Eat Right Now (app) Craving To Quit! (app)
Kelly and Lauren speak with recognized Zero Waste blogger and author, Tara McKenna, who shares simple sustainable swaps that you can incorporate into your everyday. Tara is the founder of The Zero Waste Collective blog and the author of the new best-seller, Don't Be Trashy: A Practical Guide to Living with Less Waste and More Joy. You will learn everything from how to reduce food waste and build a more conscious kitchen and bathroom, to how to shop more sustainably, and more. Plus, you will learn about an exciting ‘no buy’ challenge to help you start your low-to-zero waste journey today! Be inspired to take action now and start living your best life with less waste! ----more----
Blog: The Zero Waste Collective
If you feel stressed, spread too thin, and/or burdened by daily demands, this conversation is for you! Kelly and Lauren speak with award-winning journalist, speaker, and author Celeste Headlee to share insights from her national best-seller, “Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.” You will learn how to break away from our society’s unhealthy obsession with busyness and efficiently so that you can reduce feelings of anxiety and reclaim your time. Celeste argues that we do not need to sabotage our well-being to achieve our goals and she gives examples to how making space for leisure and embracing moments of idleness will help us live and perform better. Be inspired to reject the idea that you should constantly be doing and start embracing a healthier lifestyle that allows you to thrive! ----more---- CelesteHeadlee.com Do Nothing Book
Whether you are looking to lose weight or optimize your health in a simple way, this conversation is for you. Lauren speaks with famed diet and fitness coach Carter Good, who helps others lose weight, get in shape, and build sustainable health and fitness habits. Carter believes that diet and exercise don't need to be complicated, and he is passionate about helping others get the best results possible with the least amount of effort. You will learn about the 5 simple components of keeping a healthy body and the power of being activity-minded to help you easily integrate exercise into your everyday activities. CarterGood.com @CarterGood @LeanerForLife Similar Episodes: Ep74 Build Sustainable Health and Fitness Habits with Oonaugh Duncan Ep94 A Simple, Historic take on diet and exercise
If you are ambitious and often find yourself feeling discontent or saying, “I will be happy when"... this conversation is for you! Kelly speaks with American author, Jamie Varon to share insights from her latest book, “Radically Content: Being Satisfied in an Endlessly Dissatisfied World,” which will motivate you to opt-out of ‘societal shoulds’ and give you the tools to create a more satisfying life. You will learn what it means to be radically content and how cultivating contentment can give you the foundation to be more present and the space to feel your feelings, learn, and grow. Be inspired to untangle yourself from social expectations and start embracing who you are, what you have, and where you are today.
Kelly and Lauren talk about their minimalist habits and maintenance systems to help you on your lifestyle journey. They cover everything from how they keep up with physical clutter in their kitchens, bathrooms, and closets to how they manage their ongoing mental clutter, and more. Plus, considering this lifestyle is imperfect, they each discuss the areas in their lives they want to improve on. They also share key insights from James Clear's New York Times Best-Seller, Atomic Habits, to motivate you to adopt new healthy habits, break bad ones, and help you connect your identity to the habits you want to have. Be inspired to embrace this imperfectly perfect lifestyle and start developing the habits and systems you need to maintain this simpler way of life.
Jump into this minimalism crash course and get to know Kelly and Lauren more! The ladies share their recent guest interview on the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast with host Robyn Clark where they discuss their definitions of minimalism and how to incorporate minimalism principles into your life and work life! You will learn how living with less can help you create space to prioritize yourself, prevent burnout, and boost your focus each day. Be inspired by the great benefits that come with living with less!
@robynclarkcoaching Jewelry Business Academy Podcast Jewelry Business Academy Essentialism by Greg McKeown Mindset by Carol Dweck Lessons from Madame Chic MasterSimplicity.com
Kelly and Lauren speak with one of the original pioneers of minimalism, Joshua Becker, to share insights from his latest book, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life. Joshua is a celebrated minimalist blogger and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of The More of Less and The Minimalist Home, and in Things That Matter, Joshua aims to help us overcome distraction so that we can pursue more meaningful lifestyles. In this discussion, Joshua shares how living a minimalist lifestyle has helped him "align his life around the things he values more than he had ever thought possible." You will learn how living with less can give you the space to prioritize what matters most to you and the clarity to better manage feelings of envy and avoid future regrets. Be inspired to let go of everyday obstacles and start building the meaningful life you seek to create. Things That Matter About Joshua Becker Becoming Minimalist Blog
This is part two of Kelly and Lauren's latest Q&A episode where they answer your questions about minimalism and their minimalist lifestyles including their tips and tricks and maintenance systems! On Instagram and Facebook, @MillennialMinimalists, Kelly and Lauren asked you to “Ask Them Anything” and in this episode, they share the rest of their answers! Together they discuss everything from their tips for traveling light, to their ideas for keeping an organized calendar, and their favorite minimalism and personal development books. Plus, they share their hair and makeup routines and their approaches to our wardrobes, along with other fun questions to help you get to know them more! Be inspired to start or continue this journey with them to help you maintain a simpler, more intentional way of life!
Kelly and Lauren answer your questions about minimalism and their minimalist lifestyles including their tips and tricks and maintenance systems! On Instagram and Facebook, @MillennialMinimalists, Kelly and Lauren asked you to “Ask Them Anything” and in this episode, they share their answers! Together they share a short background on how they met and discuss their simple living advice to help you navigate all forms of clutter. You will learn everything from how to maintain a simple home to how to shop more sustainably and keep a social life while on a budget, and much more. Be inspired to start or continue this journey with them to help you maintain a simpler, more intentional way of life! mastersimplicity.com
If you feel overwhelmed by the clutter in your space and/or find yourself spending too much time cleaning up and organizing, this conversation is for you! Kelly and Lauren speak with fellow minimalist and recognized KonMari consultant, Michele Delory, who helps people tidy their homes using the KonMari Method, which is a system of simplifying your home by eliminating the things that do not bring you joy. The KonMari Method was created by minimalist author and organizing consultant, Marie Kondo, who is known for her best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and Netflix Series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. You will learn how to declutter and organize your spaces and be reminded of the great benefits that come with keeping a simple and intentional space, including a cleaner environment and more time and energy to do the things you love. Be inspired to boost your mood, alleviate stress, or bring closure by getting organized today!
Kelly is joined by #1 national bestselling author and podcaster, Anthony O’Neal to help you improve your relationship with money and achieve mental and financial freedom. Anthony went from being homeless and deep in debt to building great wealth, and in this conversation, he shares how shifting our mindsets and behaviors can give us the foundations we need to start winning in life and money. Together they discuss why people get in debt, and why it's important to understand our money habits and to create a vision for ourselves. Plus, they review the important conversations we should be having with our partners and/or children around money, and much more. Be inspired to adopt the mindset and momentum to start building the legacy you desire.
Kelly and Lauren share a ton of great tips to help you store and organize the stuff in your home that you use occasionally but not every day. You know those useful things that you don't need to look at each day? Those extras that can often be found squeezed behind doors? You will learn the importance of decluttering your things and how creating a home for your 'useful items' can help you keep an organized space. Kelly and Lauren also discuss the extra things in their homes and how they have managed to store these items so that they are neatly arranged and easy to find. Be inspired to store and organize your occasional items with intention and start making room for more. GetOpenSpaces.com The Minimal Mom on YouTube The Minimalist Vegan
Kelly is joined by five-time New York Times bestselling author and award-winning podcaster and speaker, Gretchen Rubin to help you declutter your life and feel happier each day. Together they discuss insights from Gretchen's best-seller, “Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness,” to help you get your possessions under control and avoid needless buys. Gretchen argues that when you create outer order, you will feel greater inner calm, focus, and possibility. You will learn how to adopt healthier habits and make better decisions so that you can design a happier and more productive every day.
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If one of your goals this year is to eliminate the clutter in your life, whether in your home, your mental space, or within the digital world, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren discuss some of the most common areas of excess and share practical solutions to help you declutter with ease and embrace a simpler way of life in 2022! Be inspired to tackle various areas of excess in your life today and start reaping the benefits for a lifetime! Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin Past episodes mentioned:
Ep. 97 Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal Ep. 88 Simplify the Holidays with author Meg Nordmann Ep. 75 Minimalism for families with Diane Boden Ep. 67 Own Your Anxiety with Julian Brass Ep. 47 Mental Minimalism with Marc Champagne
Kelly and Lauren discuss the many motivations that are driving people to adopt a minimalist lifestyle and benefits that come with living simply. This episode was inspired by two questions shared on the Millennial Minimalists Instagram page @MillennialMinimalists, which asked followers about why they adopted this lifestyle and how it has been improving their lives. You will learn about all of the minimalist motivations out there, including the drivers behind why Kelly and Lauren adopted this lifestyle and more. Be inspired to remove the excess from your life and start reaping the great rewards that come with living with less.
If you are ready to clear the excess in your closet and eager to build an organized and functional wardrobe for good, this discussion is for you! Kelly and Lauren share their own closet challenges and wins and introduce you to an exciting decluttering method that they designed to help you wear your entire wardrobe and get dressed in seconds each day! Be inspired to build and maintain the closet and wardrobe of your dreams for a lifetime!
Kelly and Lauren revisit a popular past episode where they answer your questions about the minimalist lifestyle and share their best practices! Together they answer a range of questions including what to do with gifts you don’t need or want, how to shop less and spend less, how to simplify household items, and how to get a messy spouse on board, and more! Titled the "BEST OF" series, this is the first of a few top-rated episodes that the ladies will be sharing through the end of the year. Be inspired to maintain a simpler, more intentional life!
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Is today's ‘EXPLOSION OF CHOICE’ causing you feelings of stress and anxiety? In this episode, you will learn how to navigate decision-making in our world of overwhelming choice. Kelly speaks with American author, speaker, and psychologist, Dr. Barry Schwartz to discuss his powerful read, The Paradox of Choice, where he shares the implications that come with too much choice and the power of embracing ‘GOOD ENOUGH.' From the number of cereals and salad dressings on grocery store shelves to the human supermarkets in online dating, Barry argues that having too many options discourages us from making decisions and that limiting our choices will make us better off! Be inspired to embrace ‘choice with boundaries’ and start reaping the benefits of a calmer, more fulfilling every day.
If you are exploring new job opportunities, ready to move to the next level in your career, or looking to start a side business, this conversation is for you! Kelly connects with Millennial Success Coach, Eliana Goldstein to talk about how to develop the necessary mindsets and strategies to achieve your goals. Learn how to start a side business while working full-time, how to network more effectively, how to ask for a raise with confidence, and more! Be inspired to become the boss version of yourself and create what Eliana calls, “a career you're actually excited and confident about so that you can stop settling for good enough.”
Connect with Eliana Goldstein Follow Eliana Goldstein on IG
How much time do you spend exercising your mind each day? In this new episode, you will learn about the importance of making time for both restful and active mental fitness exercises. For a second time, Kelly connects with mental fitness strategist, speaker, and author, Marc Champagne, to discuss what it means to be mentally fit, the components of mental fitness, and how exercising your mind is just as important as exercising your body. Marc also shares insights from his new book, Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends and World-Class Performers, where he unpacks time-tested mental fitness practices shaping the lives of some of the world’s most brilliant thinkers. Be inspired to prioritize daily mental fitness to help bring clarity and intentionality to your every day.
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In this quickie episode, Kelly shares a few podcast updates with you! Kelly and Lauren will be revisiting some of their favourite episodes over the coming weeks (titled, "best of") and sharing a few new and exciting guest interviews in between. The Millennial Minimalists podcast will continue on schedule releasing biweekly episodes on Monday mornings! You can also follow Kelly and Lauren on Instagram and Facebook to further join them as they adopt simpler, more intentional lifestyles. Website Closet Kit
Learn about the countless ways that you can simplify your life today! Kelly and Lauren review the many areas in life that can be decluttered so that you can make room for the most important things.
Keeping in mind the four main areas of excess (physical, mental, emotional, and digital), Kelly and Lauren talk about how to simplify your time commitments, your relationships, your mind/thoughts, your technologies, everyday distractions, and more.
Together they also open up about the areas of excess that they continue to work through, which mainly concern mental and emotional clutter. Be inspired to manage the excess in your life and create the space to live a lighter, happier every day.
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Blog by Joshua Becker: 10 Most Important Things to Simplify Article in Psychology Today: 5 Ways to Simplify Your Life Blueberry thumbprint cookie recipe
If you are looking for a new way to simplify your diet and lifestyle, this conversation is for you! The Millennial Minimalists' very own co-host, Lauren Morley, shares how intermittent fasting can be a helpful way to simplify the way you eat without sacrificing the food you love! Together with Kelly, Lauren shares lessons from her new book titled, Act Like A Lady, Eat Like a Man, which if you can tell by the title, is a hilarious and fun read! In this discussion, you will learn about the different types of fasting methods, how to manage fasting with ease, the long list of benefits, and more! Be inspired by Lauren’s take on intermittent fasting and be prepared to laugh with Kelly and Lauren along the way! Read Lauren's Book: Act Like A Lady, Eat Like A Man
Be inspired to let go of the physical and/or mental clutter in your life.
Kelly speaks with minimalist author, Chris Lovett, about his new book titled, “Discovery of Less: How I Found Everything I Wanted Underneath Everything I Owned," which follows his journey from living a busy and cluttered life to now designing a simpler and happier every day. You will learn about the benefits of letting go and the power of saying no and taking a chance on a different path. Gain the courage to own less and live more today. LessisProgress.com
Kelly speaks with two-time New York Times bestselling author, Greg McKeown for a second time to discuss his latest bestseller, Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most, which provides you with the tools to pursue what matters most to you with ease. This is a special part two to Kelly's first discussion with Greg in Episode 85, where he shared insights from his first bestseller, Essentialism: How to Focus on What Matters Most. In this discussion, you will learn how to create effortless productivity and make your essential tasks lighter and more enjoyable. Be inspired to achieve effortless results for a lifetime.
If you are looking to pare down the physical things in your life, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren share tips to help you declutter excess possessions and strategies to help you get clear on the most essential items in your every day. They also share a powerful exercise that will challenge you to reflect on your lifestyle needs and help you uncover the extra stuff that may be weighing you down. Be inspired to clear the clutter and start reaping the benefits of owning less!
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In this quickie episode, Kelly and Lauren announce the launch of their first Master Simplicity product called the Closet Kit to help you reinvent your wardrobe habits, build a capsule collection, and maintain an organized closet for good! If you find yourself spending too much time deciding on what to wear each morning, or if you are struggling with the excess in your wardrobe, this Closet Kit is for you! It's also a great gift idea! If this sounds like something that would be of great value to you or a family member or friend, please go to MasterSimplicity.com/closetkit to get your kit today! Worldwide shipping, 100% Sustainable, Made in Canada. Limited quantities, more to come!
Get inspired to reinvent your closet and wardrobe for good! If your closet is disorganized and you find yourself spending too much time trying to decide on what to wear each morning, or if you are struggling to manage the excess in your wardrobe, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren share practical tips to help you declutter and organize your closet and they announce an exciting new method they have developed to help you build a functional wardrobe that caters to your lifestyle! After years of trying to solve their own closet and wardrobe challenges, Kelly and Lauren became inspired to build on their lessons to develop a modern method that has since transformed their closets and their lives for the better! Be inspired to reflect on your wardrobe habits and start building and maintaining the closet of your dreams!
----more---- Related Episodes Ep. 61 Build a Conscious Closet Ep. 71 Declutter and Simplify Your Life Ep. 72 Clean out Your Closet with Erin Flynn (Cladwell App) Ep. 78 Tidy the Konmari Way with Lisa Tselebidis Ep. 83 Get Organized with The Home Edit
In this quickie episode, Kelly shares a journal article she wrote for Minimalism.Life – an online resource led by The Minimalists to help you to live more with less. The writing is titled, Create Space for Stillness: Why it’s important to focus on the right things in the right way. Be inspired to design a more purposeful every day. Minimalism.Life
Kelly and Lauren recap their first 100 episodes including all of their guest interviews and their most standout one-on-one discussions!
In case you missed a past episode or two, or if you are new to the podcast, this episode will help you navigate through it all!
Kelly and Lauren have covered a variety of topics to help you manage the excess in your life and adopt the mindset to design a simpler, more intentional everyday.
In this laid-back discussion, they also reflect on the lessons they have learned and share fun stories along the way.
Be inspired by the simple wisdom that Kelly and Lauren have shared through the years.
*Please note that Kelly and Lauren will be taking a brief break from the podcast to focus on the launch of their first minimalism product! Stay tuned for a new episode in June!
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In celebration of the Millennial Minimalists’ 100th episode, Kelly and Lauren share their journey towards minimalism and how the podcast came to be! They open with their gratitude for the community they have built so far and reflect on how they have grown through the years. Plus, they share a funny story about how their friendship began! Amidst their storytelling, you will learn some simple living hacks and be reminded of the great benefits that come with living with less. ----more---- Simple Living Consultations: mastersimplicity.com/consulting-1 Simple Living Classes (off the pod): mastersimplicity.com/classes
The minimalist lifestyle is gaining popularity around the world and Kelly and Lauren discuss the many motivations that are driving this simpler, more intentional way of life. This episode was inspired by two questions shared on Instagram @MillennialMinimalists, which asked followers about why they adopted this lifestyle and how it has been improving their lives for the better. Whether you are living a minimalist lifestyle today or you are just getting started, this episode will inspire you to discover all of the benefits that come with living simply. Together with you, Kelly and Lauren are on a mission to push this movement forward by creating a positive and powerful ripple effect. ----more----
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Back by popular demand, for the third time, Kelly is joined by best-selling author of The Burnout Gamble, Hamza Kahn. Hamza shares key insights from his newest book, Leadership Reinvented, which points to traditional leadership as the root cause of burnout and aims to reinvent leadership to foster happier and healthier workplaces. You will learn what successful leaders and organizations in the modern workplace are doing to empower themselves and their workers. Whether you run an organization, work in a management role, are an employee, or are on the path to becoming a leader, this discussion is for you. Discover the importance of new leadership and be inspired by Hamza’s strong road map for the leaders of today and tomorrow. ----more---- HamzaKhan.ca TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading Leadership Reinvented The Burnout Gamble
Are you easily distracted and want to regain control of your time and attention? Everyday distractions can clutter our minds, hinder our productivity, and hold us back from the lives we want to live. But what if there was a way to become indistractable? Kelly connects with former Stanford lecturer, behavioral design expert, and international best-selling author, Nir Eyal, to discuss his top-rated personal development book, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention & Choose Your Life. Nir explores the drivers that lead to distraction, and he shares solutions to help you create traction and become indistractable – “to do what you say you will do.” You will gain advice on how to manage your internal and external triggers and tips on how to use your technologies to get the most out of your time. Be inspired to adopt Nir’s strategies and take control of your life.
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Book: Indistractable, How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life
Ted Talk: What makes technology so habit-forming?
Video: How to create a timeboxed calendar
Kelly and Lauren announce their third Master Simplicity class and the topic is “Spend Less & Save More!” In this
Thanks to listener submissions on Instagram @MillennialMinimalists, Kelly and Lauren answer common questions about the minimalist lifestyle and share their best practices! They answer a range of questions including what to do with gifts you don’t want, how to shop less, how to live more sustainably, how to get a spouse on board with minimalist living, how to keep motivated when you feel off course, and more! Plus, Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist skincare routines!
Learn more about the minimalist lifestyle and be inspired to adopt and maintain this lifestyle for the long-term.
Overwhelmed by the hundreds of diet fads and exercise routines today? This episode explores simple, time-tested wellness strategies from over two centuries ago, to give you a simpler perspective on health. Lauren connects with lifestyle researcher and author Bryan Kozlowski, to share key insights from his book, The Jane Austen Diet, which explores some of the healthiest characters in Jane Austen's writings, and what the regency period can teach us about food, exercise, and mental management. Be inspired by the simple and holistic lifestyle habits from the past! ----more---- Author Bryan Kozlowski’s website
Kelly and Lauren announce their second Master Simplicity class titled, "Simplify Your Home!" You can find this class and last month’s class, "Dress Your Best in 2021" on their website at mastersimplicity.com/classes. Kelly and Lauren's Master Simplicity classes are video tutorials offered off the podcast to further help you adopt a simple and intentional lifestyle! Be inspired to Master Simplicity with Kelly & Lauren!
Kelly connects with international best-selling author, Patrick J. McGinnis, to discuss key insights from his latest book, The Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice. Patrick coined the term FOMO (the fear of missing out) and a related term, FOBO (the fear of better options), and he shares practical and powerful strategies to help you manage your “FOs” and live more decisively. Be inspired to push past indecision and take back control of the way you live and work.
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Book: Fear of Missing Out FOMO Sapiens Podcast Fomo Sapiens Handbook TED Talk: How to Make Faster Decisions Book: The 10% Entrepreneur
Kelly and Lauren talk about The Minimalists’ inspiring new Netflix documentary called Less is Now, which released on January 1st!
Kelly and Lauren give the film 5/5 stars! They each share their greatest takeaways and reinforce the benefits of living with less.
Whether you have watched it yet or not, Kelly and Lauren's reflections will motivate you to think about the excess in your life and the things that matter most to you.
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Do you feel like you are constantly being distracted by notifications on your phone, ideas in your head, or excess things in your home? If so, you are not alone. Luckily, the minimalist lifestyle can help you identify and address these distractions. Kelly and Lauren provide tips on how to manage both the internal and external triggers that can sometimes pull us away from the lives we want to live.
Be inspired to minimize the distractions in your life so that you can live each day with greater focus and intention.
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Kelly and Lauren are excited to announce that they are now running monthly simple living video tutorials (off the podcast) to further help you adopt a simple and intentional lifestyle! Their first class releases on December 21st and it's titled, "Dress Your Best in 2021!" In this class, you will learn how to build a capsule wardrobe and keep an organized closet for the long-term! You can learn more about this class and future classes by checking out www.mastersimplicity.com/classes! Be inspired to Master Simplicity with Kelly & Lauren! SIGN-UP TODAY HERE!
Kelly and Lauren connect with author Meg Nordmann to share lessons in her book titled, Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas, which inspires a simpler, more intentional holiday season.
Meg is a former self-proclaimed maximalist turned minimalist who shares actionable tips to help you simplify your home, your calendar, and your budget this time of year. Be inspired to slow down, save money, and adopt the mindset of "doing and buying less" so that you can achieve simplicity this season and any time of year!
Kelly and Lauren connect with simplicity coach and co-host of the Self-Helpless Podcast – the amazing Delanie Fischer! Do you have an idea for a business and don’t know where to start? Or, are you looking to turn a hobby into a business? Or, are you in need of advice on how to work more effectively? If you answered yes to any of the above, this episode is for you! Delanie shares practical advice on how to simplify your life so that you can pursue your ambitions with greater intention. Be inspired to achieve your goals more efficiently and free up time for a simpler, more intentional every day.
If you are going through a life transition and/or seeking a fresh start in life, this episode is for you! The Millennial Minimalists share Kelly’s guest appearance on the Feel Free Podcast where she speaks about the minimalist lifestyle and how it's the perfect opportunity to reset your life for the better. Kelly covers simple living lessons including how to manage physical clutter, steps on how to remove emotional noise, how to be more mindful about the relationships in your life, how to refine your wardrobe, how to use your technologies with greater intention, and more. Be inspired to see minimalism as an opportunity to start fresh, grow, and design a simpler, more intentional every day. Feel Free Podcast Rhianna Weaver Elissa Lansdell
What is most essential to you? Kelly speaks with New York Times bestselling author, Greg McKeown to help you prioritize your life around the things that matter most to you. Greg’s bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less is one of the world's leading time management and productivity books of all time. In this discussion, Greg shares key insights from his book to help you gain the clarity to pursue “the right thing, in the right way, at the right time." Be inspired to 1) identify what’s essential to you, 2) eliminate the non-essential in your life, and 3) adopt an essentialist mindset, which Greg deems, “a life lived without regret.” GregMcKeown.com What’s Essential Podcast
Kelly and Lauren review the popular Netflix series “Get Organized with The Home Edit!” Whether you have watched the series or not, Kelly and Lauren share the dos and don’ts of tidying up and tips to help you keep organized. Be inspired to ask yourself the important questions that will help you keep your spaces in order for the long-term.
Kelly and Lauren share an update on their minimalist lifestyles and inspire you to carry out daily mindful practices to help you maintain a simple and intentional life.
They stress the importance of organizing your life by priority and integrating non-negotiable activities into your schedule to keep on track.
Plus, through the lens of the late author, Wayne Dyer, known as "the father of motivation," Kelly and Lauren emphasize the power of a growth mindset to help you manage mental clutter and manifest the life you want. Mentions Wayne Dyer on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations
This month marks the 2-year anniversary of the Millennial Minimalist’s podcast and Kelly and Lauren share a few announcements! First, Kelly and Lauren announce that they are taking a break from the podcast for the next few weeks, but they will be back with new episodes in the Fall! They will continue to run their simple living consultation sessions and be active on Instagram and Facebook. Secondly, Kelly and Lauren are seeking your feedback! They have put together a 5-minute questionnaire to better understand your minimalist lifestyle goals and further grow the podcast (see the link below)! By completing this survey, you will be entered to win a consulting session with Kelly and Lauren! In the meantime, go back in time with the Millennial Minimalists and check out previous episodes! With over 80 episodes of helpful content, scroll back and enjoy! See the top 5 below! MM Podcast Questionnaire
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Build a Conscious Closet Let's Talk About Burnout with Hamza Khan Declutter & Simplify Your Life The Bullet Journal Method with Mac Whale Minimalist Productivity Habits
Kelly and Lauren answer your questions about minimalism! Thanks to your submissions on Instagram and Facebook (@millennialminimalists) they discuss everything from how to declutter your clothes, to how simply your finances, to how to adopt simple living habits at work, and much more! Kelly and Lauren also answer your questions about their minimalist lifestyles! They share their minimalist lifestyle wins and lessons and some of the new experiences they have each created space for. Be inspired to simplify your life and reap the great rewards that come with living with less! ----more---- Book a Simple Living Consultation: millennialminimalists@gmail.com Follow us: @millennialminimalists Zen Habits Blog: "8 Key Lessons for a Simple Life" by Leo Babauta Insta Recos: @Organized_home @thehomeedit
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Inspired by the growing minimalism movement, Kelly and Lauren share their reflections on 2020 so far including the lifestyle improvements they have made and the lessons they have gained.
Drawing from their personal experiences, they offer helpful simple living advice when it comes to managing physical and mental clutter. Plus, they review and share inspiring ideas from some of their favorite reads over the past few months. Be inspired to remove the non-essential from your life and BE MORE WITH LESS! Book a Simple Living Consultation with Kelly & Lauren by sending an email to millennialminimalists@gmail.com Books Discussed: Essentialism by Greg McKeown Follow Your Heart by Andrew Matthews Life is in the Transitions by Bruce Feiler Atomic Habits by James Clear Fear of Missing Out by Patrick J. McGinnis
If you find yourself constantly picking through piles of clutter or spending too much time cleaning up and organizing, this conversation is for you! Kelly connects with recognized KonMari consultant and fellow minimalist, Lisa Tselebidis, to help you to design a simpler, more organized home. Lisa helps people tidy their homes using the KonMari Method, which is a system of simplifying your home that was created by famed minimalist consultant and author, Marie Kondo.
Lisa explains this method and shares the six KonMari principles that can help you build positive organizational habits for the long-term. Be inspired to go from overwhelmed to organized and thriving! Follow Lisa on Instagram Lisa’s Services in NYC & Virtually Worldwide CLICK HERE for Lisa’s KonMari Category Checklist!
Kelly and Lauren break down some of the most common misconceptions about living a minimalist lifestyle.
They critique 10 main misunderstandings and run through the truths, including all of the powerful life-changing benefits that come with living with less.
Be inspired to see minimalism as a lifestyle that enables you to identify what's essential and pursue the things in life that bring you the greatest joy.
Whether you are single, in a relationship, married, navigating a breakup, or going through heartbreak, this conversation is for you! For the second time, Lauren and Kelly are joined by famed Dating Strategist and Breakup Coach, Natalia Juarez to talk all about dating, relationships, and breakups! Together they discuss 1) dating strategies including how to attract quality connections, 2) relationship strategies including how to strengthen your communication by understanding your attachment style, and 3) breakup strategies including how to break up mindfully and tips on how to recover from heartbreak. Natalia's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, GQ, The Guardian, Vice magazine, The Globe and Mail, NPR, and more. Natalia has a degree in Gender Studies and Education and is a certified Dating Coach, Holistic Coach, and Yoga Instructor.
Learn how to embrace a minimalist lifestyle with a family! Kelly connects with Diane Boden, the host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast and wife and mom to 3! Diane discusses her minimalism journey and shares simple living strategies for moms and dads today. Diane argues that the best way to influence your partner and/or child is to lead by example, and she shares advice on how to instill these practices into a family network. Be inspired to understand minimalism as a lifestyle that is achievable and beneficial for everyone! About Diane Boden Minimalist Moms Podcast Resources for Minimalist Families
If you want to achieve and maintain your health and fitness goals for life, this conversation is for you!
Lauren interviews Oonagh Duncan, the author of the international best-selling book Healthy As F*CK, and founder of the “Fit Feels Good” movement, which emphasizes health and fitness over weight loss, and encourages feeling good today and putting sustainable, healthy habits into practice.
Oonagh shares simple lifestyle strategies to help you transform your mindset and feel empowered to make healthy choices that will fulfill your goals for the rest of your life.
Together, Lauren and Oonagh share personal stories and refreshing lessons about health, fitness, and habits that will leave you feeling inspired.
Website: Fit Feels Good
Book: Healthy as F*CK
This video is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at www.betterhelp.com/MM2020. Get ready for a 4-part crash course in minimalism. If you are considering adopting a minimalist lifestyle or if you are seeking tips on how to maintain a simple lifestyle, this episode is for you! Kelly (the minimalist adopter) and Lauren (the natural minimalist) review the 4 main types of clutter (physical, mental, digital, emotional) and provide tips on how to let go and build simple living habits. Be inspired to master the art of designing a simple and intentional life.
The Minimal Mom’s 5 tips for decluttering during isolation.
Lavendaire’s Self-care Ideas for COVID-19 Quarantine
Pick Up Limes’ Healthy Morning Habits
Matt D’Avella’s New Morning Routine (Parody)
If you feel like you have tons of clothes and nothing to wear, this episode is for you!
Kelly connects with Erin Flynn, the Founder and CEO of Cladwell; a personal styling app that helps you let go of clutter and maintain a simple wardrobe that you will wear and love.
Learn step-by-step tips on how to clean out your closet and build a capsule wardrobe using the clothes you already own.
Be inspired to make your closet cleanout fun by planning a "Closet Cleanout Session" over FaceTime or Zoom with a friend today! #CladwellCleanout
Be inspired to declutter and simplify your life during this time of isolation.
Speaking remotely, Kelly and Lauren share an update on their lifestyles and offer decluttering tips to help you simplify your world.
Keeping the tone calm, together they work to motivate you to make time for self-care and all of the things that light you up.
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Kylie Flavell - Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies (A picnic in Tuscany Italy)
Book Recommendations
A New Earth, Goodbye Things, The Soul of Money, 168 Hours, Tuesdays with Morrie, Digital Minimalism, Essentialism, Don't Keep Your Day Job.
Recorded in late February, Kelly reconnects with returning guest, Hamza Khan, the author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Burnout Gamble.
In their first discussion, Let’s Talk About Burnout, Hamza shared the 12 stages of burnout and how to protect yourself from burnout first-hand, and today, considering workplace stress is on the rise, they discuss big-picture solutions to this global phenomenon.
The World Health Organization classifies burnout as a medical diagnosis resulting from chronic workplace stress that has been unmanaged, and Hamza shares his insights on global workplace solutions and works to help us better understand and dissolve this global issue.
LET'S BURN BRIGHT, NOT OUT - Hamza Khan
Links
TEDx Talk: The Burnout Gamble (UTSC 2016)
TEDx Talk: Stop Managing, Start Leading (RyersonU 2016)
Articles
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Leading on Empty, How Leaders Drive Their People to Burnout
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The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has recently been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In this one-on-one discussion, Kelly and Lauren talk about how their lives have changed over the past week and share their thoughts on how to stay calm and be mindful during this challenging time.
Do your research, plan ahead, stay calm, take time to reflect, and keep your environment clean.
Together they share informative headlines and discuss practical ways that you can protect yourself and your community.
Helpful Links
CDC.gov | Centres for Disease Control & Prevention
WHO | The World Health Organization
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We all worry sometimes, and we have all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives, but thankfully there are simple ways we can deal with it naturally. Kelly chats with special guest, Julian Brass, the author of the international best-selling book, “Own Your Anxiety: 99 simple ways to channel your secret edge." You will learn to see anxiety as a positive force and learn how to deal with it naturally by adopting mindful lifestyle habits such a holistic wellness and positive psychology. Be inspired to apply some of Julian's actionable strategies to help you improve your health and ultimately own your anxiety.
Kelly shares her recent interview on the Blessed For Success Podcast with host Tanveer Mostafa. Together they discuss how the minimalist lifestyle can help you live a more meaningful life.
For Kelly, living with less has helped her feel a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Be inspired to understand the minimalist lifestyle as an opportunity to not only clear the clutter from your life, but a pathway to strengthen your connection to yourself and with others.
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Be inspired to adopt The Bullet Journal Method to organize your priorities and execute on the things that are most meaningful to you.
Kelly shares her excitement for bullet journaling as it’s become her daily practice to stay focused, balance her priorities, and manage her goals.
You will learn how The Bullet Journal Method can help you declutter your mind, manage distractions, improve your productivity, create space for reflection, and refine your responsibilities to the things that are important and valuable to you.
Kelly is joined by technology analyst, Mac Whale, a Ph.D. and MIT alumnus who is highly experienced with The Bullet Journal Method.
Together they explore the many facets of bullet journaling and share their lessons and greatest rewards.
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The Millennial Minimalists' share a quick update about their plan for 2020! Kelly explains that they will be stepping back for the month of January to plan for the months ahead and taking space throughout the year to balance all of life's priorities.
Moving forward, Kelly and Lauren will be sharing exciting interviews and one-on-one discussions with you every 3 weeks on Monday mornings, beginning February 3rd, 2020!
They close by giving thanks to YOU (and all of their listeners) for your ongoing support and engagement and wishing you a great start to the new year!
Please stay tuned!
As part of wrapping up 2019, Kelly and Lauren reflect on their minimalist lifestyle wins and share their minimalist lessons and professional goals for 2020.
Together they continue to inspire you to see minimalism as a simple, intentional lifestyle that can help you embrace your authentic self and design your best life.
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Minimalist Luggage: Monos Clean Beauty: Lash Luxury Eyelash Serum
Get ready for a fun and engaging conversation about how the Millennial Minimalists podcast came to be.
Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by podcaster Marc Champagne, the host of Behind the Human.
They reflect on mental minimalism and share their tips on how to declutter and organize your thoughts, especially over the busy holiday season.
Recorded in a festive podcast studio in the Canadian Tire Christmas House (#CTChristmas), Kelly and Lauren close by sharing thoughts on how to design a lighter, simpler, more meaningful holiday.
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