
Millennial Minimalists
A podcast on living simply. Follow Canadian millennials, Kelly and Lauren, and be inspired to design a simpler, more intentional life.
Latest episodes

Dec 11, 2023 • 39min
Pt.2 Simplify the Holidays
In this second half of last week’s Holiday Q&A episode, Kelly and Lauren further inspire you to simplify your life this holiday season! Kelly and Lauren share simple holiday food and drink suggestions and activity ideas, how to manage your schedule during this busy season, how to navigate what to wear to holiday events, and how to keep the magic alive without the stuff! Plus, they discuss how to avoid feeling overwhelmed this season such as how to manage feelings of loneliness or feeling like you have to do it all. Be inspired to adopt a minimalist approach to this holiday season so that you can enjoy the traditions you love and move through this time with ease. This episode is sponsored by Guess Where Trips. CLICK HERE to find your discounted experience gift here! Mentions Episode 88: Simplify the Holidays with Meg Nordman Funny Banana Video! The Daily Connoisseur: How to Remain Elegant and UNBOTHERED During the Holidays A 2016 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing Follow @MillennialMinimalists on Instagram & Facebook Learn more about Kelly & Lauren and their courses and e-guide at Mastersimplicity.com

Dec 4, 2023 • 49min
Pt.1 Simplify the Holidays
Be inspired to simplify your life this holiday season! Kelly and Lauren respond to your questions to help you manage this often cluttered and busy time of year. In this first part of a two-part holiday discussion, Kelly and Lauren answer your questions related to gift-giving and receiving, including their suggestions for meaningful and affordable gift ideas and how to politely decline a gift or exchange with others. Plus, they discuss how to decorate your spaces simply and more consciously. Be inspired to adopt a minimalist approach to this holiday season so that you can enjoy the traditions you love and move through this time with ease. This episode is sponsored by Guess Where Trips. CLICK HERE to find your discounted experience gift here! Mentions Episode 88: Simplify the Holidays with Meg Nordman Funny Banana Video! The Daily Connoisseur: How to Remain Elegant and UNBOTHERED During the Holidays A 2016 study published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing Follow @MillennialMinimalists on Instagram & Facebook Learn more about Kelly & Lauren and their courses and e-guide at Mastersimplicity.com

Nov 27, 2023 • 53min
Declutter Your Life with Heart of the Story
Be motivated to declutter your home, your brain, and your heart so that you can let go and be more. Kelly and Lauren are interviewed on the Heart of the Story podcast by host, author, and holistic writing coach, Nadine Kenney Johnstone to share how they have minimized various areas of excess in their lives. Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist lifestyle tips and systems to help you declutter your spaces, minimize physical and digital distractions, manage mental and emotional obstacles, and make space for what’s most important to you. Plus, together with Nadine they discuss the long list of benefits that come with living with less. Be motivated to own less, have more space, and find greater happiness and clarity in your every day. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click here to get 10% off your first month! NadineKenneyJohnstone.com Follow Heart of the Story Follow Nadine on Instagram Follow @MillennialMinimalists on Instagram & Facebook Learn more about Kelly & Lauren and their courses and e-guide at Mastersimplicity.com

Nov 20, 2023 • 59min
Let Go & Find Simplicity with Nadine Kenney Johnstone
Be motivated to let go and find simplicity in a time of overwhelm. Kelly is joined by holistic writing coach, meditation and yoga teacher and author of Come Home to Your Heart, Nadine Kenney Johnstone to share her journey to living more with less. Nadine and her small family were inspired to let go of the majority of their possessions and the place they once thought would be their forever home to design a more fulfilling lifestyle. You will learn about several simplicity practises that you can apply to your life to help you remove the excess, slow down, gain greater clarity and keep centred. Be inspired to let go and pursue the goals and experiences that are closest to your heart. Nadine’s book: Come Home to Your Heart Nadine’s Podcast Heart of the Story nadinekenneyjohnstone.com @nadinekenneyjohnstone mastersimplicity.com @millennialminimalists

Nov 13, 2023 • 46min
Our Minimalist Lifestyle Systems
Kelly and Lauren discuss their minimalist lifestyle habits and systems that help them maintain their simple and intentional lifestyles! Considering living with less requires constant maintenance, Kelly and Lauren discuss some of their key habits that help them keep on track. You will learn about their work and productivity systems, organizing and cleaning systems, decluttering systems, as well as their morning routines, all in an effort to help you adopt and maintain with your minimalist lifestyle. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s lifestyle systems and be motivated to adopt healthy habits that will bring simplicity and peace to your every day. Other habit-focused episodes: Ep.138 Adopt Minimalist Habits Ep.136 Simplify Your Life & Make Room for More Ep.105 Pare Down Your Possessions Ep.73 Minimalism Crash Course Book recommendations: James Clears’ Atomic Habits BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change Everything Habit Stacking: 97 small life changes that take five minutes or less!

Oct 30, 2023 • 1h 25min
Simplify Your Life Today! (with Your Life. Your Terms. Show!)
Learn everything you need to know about minimalism and adopting a minimalist lifestyle! Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by the YouTube show and podcast called, Your Life! Your Terms! where they share in a fun and focused conversation with one of the show’s hosts, Anthony Molinaro! The Your Life! Your Terms! Show is on mission is to help their listeners live life on their own terms! And, adopting a minimalist lifestyle can provide you with the space and time back to do exactly that! You will learn more about Kelly and Lauren’s lifestyle stories and feel immersed in their conversation as they dive into simplicity, intentional living, and all of the benefits that come with living with less. Be inspired to let go of the excess in your life and gain more physical space, more headspace, and more of what you truly want out of life! Watch the full video on the Millennial Minimalists' YouTube Page: Your Life! Your Terms! Show BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month of therapy! Mastersimplicity.com

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 6min
Adopt Zen Habits with Leo Babauta
If you are suffering from fear and uncertainty, or feel set back by self-criticism, procrastination, frustration, or overwhelm, this conversation is for you! Kelly is joined by best-selling author, famed simplicity blogger, podcaster, and husband and father to six, the incredible Leo Babauta to inspire you to let go of unhealthy habits and create better habits that stick! Leo is widely recognized for his top 25 blog, ZenHabits.net, where he writes about how to implement zen habits and find simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. In this discussion, you will learn how to let go of mental clutter, manage distractions, sustain effective focus, and cultivate a greater depth of purpose through mindfulness training. Plus, most significantly, you will discover how to stop doing and start being! ZenHabits.net Zen Habits Podcast Fearless Living Academy Leo Babauta’s Retreats TryViome.com/Minimalists Follow K&L on Instagram & Facebook! mastersimplicity.com

Oct 2, 2023 • 54min
Pt.2 Your Minimalist Lifestyle Questions & Tips
Kelly and Lauren had asked you on Instagram and Facebook @millennialminimalists about your lifestyle goals and achievements, and today they are sharing part 2 of their Q&A discussion from last week! They begin by sharing the rest of your listener responses to the question, ‘what areas of excess do you need help with?’ and they answer your questions about closet clutter, including how to manage maybe items, what to do with items you occasionally wear, how to piece together outfits, and more! Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's lifestyle tips and systems and be motivated to continue to manage the excess in your life! Kindly complete the Millennial Minimalists Listener Feedback Survey Here to Win a one-on-one Simple Living Consultation with Kelly and Lauren over Zoom! mastersimplicity.com Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp Follow K&L on Instagram & Facebook!

Sep 25, 2023 • 59min
Pt.1 Your Minimalist Lifestyle Questions & Tips
Be inspired by all the ways you can simplify your life and be motivated to adopt positive habits to help you live a more fulfilling every day. Recently on the Millennial Minimalists' Instagram and Facebook pages, Kelly and Lauren asked you about your lifestyle goals and achievements and today they share your responses and their answers to your questions! The questions they asked included: 1) What have you recently let go of or minimized? And, 2) What is one habit that you have recently adopted to live simply each day? Plus, together they each share their own responses to these questions including what they are each still working to minimize today and the new, additional habits they are each looking to implement into their lifestyles. This is part 1 of a 2-part Q&A episode so stayed tuned for part-2 releasing next Monday! mastersimplicity.com Get 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!

Sep 11, 2023 • 54min
Generation Anxiety with Dr. Lauren Cook
Did you know that Millennials and Gen Z are considered two of the most anxious generations in history? Kelly speaks with licensed clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and famed TikTok therapist, Dr. Lauren Cook to share insights from her new book, Generation Anxiety, which is a guide that aims to help us stay afloat in our uncertain world. Dr. Lauren Cook explains that there are three main sharks in our lives that trigger our anxieties, which include: our own minds, society at large, and other people, and she shares self-care strategies to help us identify our anxiety triggers and work through the discomforts. Plus, she shares how we have the power to ease our feelings by improving our diets and/or by letting go of unhealthy habits that can leave us stuck in cycles of worry and fear. Be inspired to swim through your anxieties, ease your feelings, and embrace the ride. Pre-Order Lauren’s Book: Generation Anxiety Follow Dr. Lauren Cook on Instagram & TikTok Drlaurencook.com Teach Me How To Adult Podcast w/ Dr. Lauren Cook
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