Millennial Minimalists

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) 

If you are an overthinker who often feels anxious and stuck, this episode is for you! You will be encouraged to unlearn the idea that anxiety should be avoided. Instead, you’ll be motivated to approach these feelings with curiosity for more ease. To lead this conversation, Kelly is joined by 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. Humble has been featured in the New York Times, Buzzfeed, Vogue, Rolling Stone, and HuffPost, and his book has earned high praise, including from his friend and leading podcaster Jay Shetty, who writes, “Three pages in, you’ll feel 1,000 lbs lighter.” In Unanxious, Humble shares how he once numbed his anxiety, and how getting curious about his triggers helped him let go of unhelpful coping patterns, embrace discomfort, and experience more peace. In this first part of Kelly and Humble's two-part discussion, Humble talks about the 90-day dopamine fast he undertook to reset his nervous system, the benefits of feeling emotions even when they’re uncomfortable, and how minimalism can reveal (rather than erase) anxious thoughts, creating space for deeper self-awareness and reduced anxiety. Be inspired to stop avoiding and start embracing discomfort to ease anxiety and live more in alignment with your true self. 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) 

If the chaos of everyday life has you feeling uncertain, or if the unknowns of a purpose-driven project are triggering resistance, this conversation is for you! In this snippet from episode 185, you’ll be inspired to embrace uncertainty rather than shy away from it. Kelly is joined by international best-selling author, minimalist pioneer, podcaster, top 25 blogger (ZenHabits.net), and father of six, Leo Babauta. Together, they explore how to live more authentically through a zen lifestyle and how stepping into the unknown can lead to deeper clarity and self-trust. Leo is currently on a mission to change 100 million lives through his uncertainty training program, The Fearless Living Academy, where he helps people who struggle with embracing uncertainty or being consistent in forming positive habits. In this discussion, Leo shares practical strategies to help you move toward uncertainty and take action despite the unknown, manage inner resistance, and rewrite the limiting stories in your mind by leaning into curiosity. He also explains how purpose often lies beyond your comfort zone and how staying in the familiar can hold you back from real growth. Be inspired to tap into what Leo calls the “layer of being” and start embracing the discovery that unfolds when you enter the unknown. Listen to the full discussion in Episode 184: Adopt Zen Habits with Leo Babauta ZenHabits.net The Fearless Living Academy 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!) 

Do you ever feel like your attention is being pulled in a hundred different directions? In this one-on-one conversation, Kelly and Lauren explore how minimalism can be a powerful gateway to cultivating greater focus. With so much internal and external noise around us today, focus has truly become a modern luxury, and together they share the lifestyle practices that help them tune out distractions and stay grounded in what matters most. You’ll learn about the common things that steal our attention, the hidden costs of mental interruptions, and the tools they each rely on to stay focused. They also dive into how they push back against hustle culture and how living with intention has helped them make clearer, more confident decisions. Plus, Kelly and Lauren each reveal the one practice that transformed their ability to manage the noise and maintain focus. Be inspired to better manage the distractions in your life so you can focus more fully on what matters most to you. Get 50% off your first Magic Mind subscription using the code MINIMALISTS50 at magicmind.com/minimalists50 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!)