Millennial Minimalists

What if a few simple shifts could bring you more calm and clarity every day? Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist lifestyle practises, insights and stories in response to a range of minimalist topics that you, our listeners, asked for! In the most recent one-on-one episode, titled Seven Years of Simplicity, Kelly and Lauren asked you to complete a quick feedback survey where you shared the topics you would like to hear more of, and based on your responses, Kelly and Lauren put together a ton of great questions and share their lifestyle tips! In this first half of a two-part discussion, Kelly and Lauren discuss: The daily practices they use to find more peace and calm. Their minimalist goals in this season of their lives. Solutions for managing "just in case" items, including how they work through their fears. The surplus items in their homes that may surprise you. What is on each of their needs lists and what is keeping them from purchasing these items. The items that have helped them simplify their lives and keep their spaces less cluttered. How this lifestyle has reshaped their personal styles. A few daily habits they carry out in a simpler way, and more! Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories, and feel motivated to further simplify your every day! Want to be a Guest on a NEW Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com Check out Lauren's Online Store: Twenty Outfit Wardrobe (1:1 coaching, download e-guides and more!)Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com

Tired of money feeling complicated? Kelly speaks with her dear friend and financial advisor and educator, Harry Sale, who helps professionals, business owners, and families simplify and maximize their wealth. Because many of us didn't learn how to manage money or invest in school, today I'm speaking with Harry to simplify some of the most common questions about money and give you clear, practical answers. Please note that this conversation is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice. Harry shares general insights and approaches that have worked for him and his clients, and together he and Kelly offer honest stories about their relationships with money and the simple ways they save and invest. You will learn the following: - How to start a money plan by clarifying your "why"- Practical ways to curb overspending- Simple tactics to manage money during inflation- Realistic saving targets per paycheck and how much to set aside for fun- A straightforward system for freelancers to manage irregular income- The difference between saving and investing- Red flags before investing and why diversification matters- What an emergency fund is, why it's crucial, how much to keep, and where to keep it- Strategies to pay down debt and use credit cards wisely- And more! Be inspired to get your money questions answered and be motivated to build better savings and more peace of mind. Connect with Harry at Harry Sale Wealth Read Harry's Latest Blog: Make Money SimpleFollow Harry Sale on YouTube Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website: Mastersimplicity.com

What if the fastest way to change isn't adding more, but rather letting go? Today we're talking about how to break your mental roadblocks so you can think and feel better. This snippet from Episode 211 features world-class mental performance coach and international bestselling author Brandon Epstein. A former football player, Brandon now helps leading athletes, founders, and creators think more clearly and feel better by upgrading their thoughts and emotional habits. Together, Kelly and Brandon explore the overlap between mental performance and minimalism, including how our default is to add when we want change, even though the real shift often comes from letting go. They dig into why fear hooks us, how early core wounds shape our patterns, and what it takes to reprogram unhelpful habits and beliefs such as by getting curious, naming our patterns, and rewriting the script. Brandon explains how the subconscious mind can bend our view of reality when it runs on old beliefs and why our job is to "update the code." You'll be encouraged to pause and ask: What emotion am I feeling right now? and What do I believe to be true? Be inspired to pause, get curious, and break unhelpful mental patterns for more peace. Listen to the full discussion in Ep.211 Break Through Your Mental Blocks with Brandon Epstein Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website: Mastersimplicity.com

Kelly and Lauren celebrate 7 years and over 250 episodes of the Millennial Minimalists Podcast! This is a special episode where Kelly and Lauren reflect on their podcasting journey, share behind-the-scenes stories, and highlight the influential minimalist lessons that have shaped their lives over the years. Kelly and Lauren specifically discuss the guests that impacted their lives most deeply, the powerful ideas they shared, and how talking about minimalism week after week has deepened their own minimalist practises. Plus, they answer a few rapid-fire questions, including: "what is one thing minimalism has taught you that you will never unlearn?" and more! Be inspired to share in Kelly and Lauren's reflections and feel motivated to keep joining them as they continue to pursue simpler, more intentional lifestyles! Please Complete the MILLENNIAL MINIMALISTS FEEDBACK SURVEY & Win a Complimentary One-On-One Session with Kelly & Lauren! The winner will be drawn on October 20th! Purchase Lauren's Fall/Winter & Spring/Summer Style Guides!https://stan.store/twentyoutfitwardrobe Past Episodes Mentioned: Ep: 36 Simplify Your Life w/ Courtney Carver Ep. 85 Pursue What's Essential with Greg McKeown Ep. 54 Live Intentionally with Colin Wright Ep. 155: Subtract, the Science of Less with Leidy KlotzEp. 106 Make your Life Effortless with Great McKeownEp. 216 The Minimalists Joshua Fields MillburnEp.120 Create Outer Order & Feel Happier with Gretchen RubinEp. 150 Follow Your Curiosity with TK ColemanEp.26 Better Breakups and Quality Dating with Natalia Juarez Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com

How would your life change if anxiety wasn't an enemy to fight, but a whole-body signal you could learn to move through? In this Essential Series episode, you will learn that anxiety is a whole-body experience and how you can train your mind to move through anxiety instead of fighting it. This is a snippet from Episode 181, where Kelly speaks with licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and TikTok therapist, Dr. Lauren Cook, to share insights from her international bestselling book, Generation Anxiety. In Generation Anxiety, Lauren describes the "three main sharks" that trigger anxiety (our own minds, society at large, and other people) and explains why naming our triggers can help us move through discomfort. They also talk about how anxiety shows up not only in our thoughts but also in our sleep, energy, and gut, and how certain food choices can cause or worsen anxiety, while others may ease it. Plus, you will learn how anxiety can run as a habit loop, how avoiding these feelings can keep the cycle going, and how becoming curious about our anxiety and changing our habits can make life feel lighter. Be inspired to ease overwhelm and feel calmer every day. Listen to the full discussion from episode 181 here! Learn more about Dr. Lauren CookFollow Dr. Lauren Cook on InstagramFollow Dr. Lauren Cook on TikTok Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Purchase Lauren's Style Guide Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides

Want less stress in love and more connection? Start by knowing your attachment style! In this snippet from Episode 201, Kelly sits down with relationship expert and best-selling author, Thais Gibson, to unpack attachment theory and how understanding your own style and the style of the people you care about can make relationships calmer and closer. Thais explains the four main attachment styles (secure, anxious, avoidant, dismissive avoidant and fearful avoidant) and shows how early formed patterns can linger as unconscious "relational clutter" that shapes how we ask for needs and respond to closeness. You will be encouraged to think about your own attachment style and you will learn how knowing your style can help you bring calm during moments of conflict. Plus, Thais and Kelly discuss a real conflict situation between two opposing styles to show how, by recognizing each person's needs, the situation can be alleviated and turned into connection. Be inspired to understand your attachment style and strengthen your connections with the people who matter most. Listen to the full discussion from Episode 201 here! Take the attachment style quiz to find your style!Personal Development School Follow Thais Gibson on Instagram Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Purchase Lauren's Style Guide Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides

Are you feeling weighed down by endless emails, messy desktops, or an overflowing photo library? In this Essential Series episode, Kelly shares a snippet from a longer conversation back in episode 212, where she speaks with internationally recognized digital decluttering expert and productivity coach, Amanda Jefferson, who helps her clients go from digital mess to digital peace! Together, they explore how simplifying your digital world can help you reclaim your time and focus and your peace of mind. You will learn why digital clutter builds up so easily, how it impacts your productivity and well-being, and the powerful benefits of creating more order in your online life. Be inspired to adopt small, tiny habits that will help you take back control over your digital life. Book a Digital Organizing Session with Amanda Today!Listen to the Good Enough-ish Podcast! Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Purchase Lauren's Style Guide Purchase Lauren's Twenty Outfit Wardrobe E-Guide Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides

What would your life look like if you embraced less, but gained more? In this one-on-one conversation, Kelly and Lauren explore the idea of "The Pursuit of Less But More." Together, they reflect on the areas of life where simplifying has brought them greater meaning, such as less mental clutter and more peace, and the places where excess has come at a cost, like too much work and less time with loved ones. They also discuss the hidden toll of "more but less," from overconsumption to burnout, and share what their recent summer experiences have taught them about the importance of slowing down. Plus, you will learn about their personal routines that help keep them aligned with minimalism, the lifestyle boundaries that have given them the greatest returns, and the areas they each hope to simplify further this year. Be inspired to rethink what "more" means to you and to design a life built around clarity, balance, and intention. Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Purchase Lauren's Style Guide Purchase Lauren's Twenty Outfit Wardrobe E-Guide Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides Book Mentioned: The Life That's Waiting by Brianna West

What if you could make your FOMO (fear of missing out) and FOBO (fear of better options) work for you instead of against you? In this Essential Series episode, Kelly revisits a conversation with international best-selling author, speaker, and venture capitalist Patrick J. McGinnis—the man who coined both terms. Together, they explore the complicated truth about FOMO and FOBO: how these feelings can drain our energy, fuel constant comparison, and even cause decision paralysis, but also how they can point us toward what truly matters. This is a snippet from episode 92, titled Overcome FOMO and FOBO, where Patrick shares insights from his book The Fear of Missing Out: Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice, including practical tools to help you stress less, choose with confidence, and live more decisively. You'll learn about the surprising upside of FOMO, the hidden costs of hustle culture and decision fatigue, and how to break free from FOBO when a good option is already right in front of you. Be inspired to rethink your relationship with FOMO and FOBO and learn how to take back control of the way you live and work. Listen to the original full discussion here! Patrickmcginnis.comFear of Missing OutFOMO Sapiens PodcastTED Talk: How to Make Faster Decisions Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides Twenty Outfit Wardrobe E-Guide

In this second part of last week's discussion, you will continue to learn about anxiety and be inspired to ease your feelings by paying closer attention to them. Kelly speaks with fellow Canadian minimalist, spoken word artist, musician, international best-selling author, and former elementary school teacher, the incredibly insightful Humble the Poet, to share insights from his latest book, Unanxious: 50 Simple Truths to Help Overthinkers Feel Less Stress and More Calm. As Humble shared in the first half of their discussion, anxiety isn't something we should try to eliminate, but something we should get curious about. In this second half, Humble explains how anxiety can also show up in positive moments, and how learning to sit with our feelings can build lasting resilience. Together, they explore how removing external stimulants can lower our baseline anxiety, and how recognizing our emotional triggers — including those rooted in childhood — can reveal where the real work lies. They also walk through relatable, everyday anxiety-inducing scenarios and share practical tools — from setting boundaries with ourselves and others to intentionally doing small, uncomfortable things to build emotional strength. Be inspired to see anxiety as a natural human signal, and feel motivated to improve your relationship with it so you can transform your life for the better. Humblethepoet.com Read Unanxious by Humble the Poet Follow Humble the Poet on YouTube & Instagram Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides Twenty Outfit Wardrobe E-Guide (Use MM10 for 10% off)