Millennial Minimalists

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!] -- 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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---- Mentioned Betterhelp.com/minimalists - To get 10% off online therapy. shopproof.com - Use promo code PROOFMM to get 15% off all products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! James Clear's Atomic Habits Johann Hari's on Oprah's Super Soul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ----more---- About Barry Schwartz Book: The Paradox of Choice TED Talk: The Paradox of Choice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. ----more---- 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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---- Dr. Jud's website Dr. Jud on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook 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) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Book: Don't Be Trashy Zero Waste Collective on IG! Bea Johnson Cait Flanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices