Millennial Minimalists

Kelly and Lauren talk about the things they no longer buy and some of their favourite minimalist lifestyle purchases! When it comes to physical excess, minimalism is really about ‘owning what you need,’ and in this discussion you will be encouraged to reflect on your shopping behaviors, reduce your consumption, and let go of the things in your life that are no longer useful to you. Kelly and Lauren also motivate you to keep simpler items including sustainable alternatives that can help you reduce your carbon footprint. Be inspired to understand your needs and buy better so that you can gain the space and time back to focus on the most important things in your life. Follow the Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook Find the Closet Decluttering E-Guide OR Sign-Up for a Closet Decluttering Course with Lauren at mastersimplicity.com  

Be inspired to improve your relationship with money and adopt the mindset and momentum to achieve financial freedom. This conversation is a clip from episode 122 where Kelly is joined by #1 national bestselling author, educator and speaker, Anthony O’Neal who has helped over a quarter of a million people get out of debt and build wealth. Anthony went from being broke to creating financial freedom and he shares stories from his own life to inspire you to create a vision for yourself so that you can be more intentional with your money. You will learn about the factors that cause some of us to fall into debt, the greatest barriers that hold people back from making ends meet or growing wealth, and the importance of being patient when it comes to growing your money.  Plus, Anthony shares his top investment tips and 3 important questions that he suggests we should ask our partners about money before we make a big commitment and more. Listen to the full episode here AnthonyOneal.com The Table with Anthony O’Neal Follow the Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook Find the Closet Decluttering E-Guide OR Sign-Up for a Closet Decluttering Course with Lauren at mastersimplicity.com

Kelly is joined by bestselling author and internationally celebrated meditation teacher, Light Watkins, who shares his teachings in meditation and insights from his latest book, Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light defines spiritual minimalism as “the inside-out path to getting rid of inner clutter and living a more fulfilled life,” and he shares how this practise of minimalism can help you clarify your inner voices, let go more easily, and find inner peace. Light shares seven principles of spiritual minimalism using stories from his own experiences to motivate you to cultivate a clutter-free approach to how you make decisions, express love, and show up in the world.  Light says quote, spiritual minimalism is about “creating space on the inside so you can be more of yourself on the outside.” This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of online therapy by using the code: betterhelp.com/minimalists.  Website: Light Watkins Book: Spiritual Minimalism TEDx Talk: Debunking Meditation Myths Instagram: Follow Light Watkins  Instagram: Follow the Millennial Minimalists  Website: Millennial Minimalists  Sign-up for a closet decluttering course Purchase a closet decluttering e-guide

Discover the root of your clutter problems, avoid overbuying, and let go. This conversation is a short clip from one of the Millennial Minimalists' most popular episodes to date, episode 158, where Kelly speaks with best-selling author and decluttering expert, Tracy McCubbin, to realize the underlying reasons for the clutter in your life. In Tracy’s first book, Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You’ll Ever Need, she shares how clutter stems from Emotional Clutter Blocks, which she defines as the mind traps that we can get stuck in when we find it difficult to let go of our things. And, in her latest writing, Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want, Tracy goes a layer deeper by observing our Emotional Clutter Magnets, which she describes as when we buy things in an attempt to fill our emotional needs. You will be challenged to think about the emotional clutter blocks or magnets in your life so that you can start making space for more happiness. Listen to the Full Episode here dClutterfy.com Emotional Clutter Block Quiz Follow Tracy on IG

Be inspired to tackle your closet clutter and start building and maintaining a simple and organized closet space for good! One of the best ways to start decluttering the excess in your life is by starting with your closet, and in this discussion Kelly and Lauren give you the tools to help you tidy your closet and build an intentional wardrobe that will leave you feeling and looking your best each day! You will learn about Kelly and Lauren's simple, 5-step decluttering method and how they each arrange and maintain their closets today. Plus they cover key tips in their closet decluttering e-guide to help you make better decisions about your clothes, save time and money, and build better habits to maintain an intentional closet for years to come.  Betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month of online therapy Get the Closet Decluttering E-Guide Sign-up for a Closet Course Follow the Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook Mentions: Vogue Article: How Many Clothes Should We Own, Exactly? Fashion Influencer Kate Hutchins on Instagram

Learn how to stop buying things you don’t need so that you can save time and money and own your attention.  This conversation is a clip from our past episode (ep. 142) where Kelly is joined by fellow minimalist and best-selling author, Anthony Ongaro, who wrote the book, Break the Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living and doing more of what matters. Anthony argues that our urge to spend on things we don't need comes down to our emotions, and he shares how we can change our buying behaviours by being self-compassionate and more aware of our choices. Be inspired to explore and manage your shopping impulses so that you can make better choices and do more of what matters. Listen to the full episode here Breakthetwitch.com Anthony's YouTube Channel Anthony on IG Mastersimplicity.com Millennial Minimalists on IG  

Guests on this podcast include Joshua, Ryan, T.K. (minimalism pioneers), and Tracy McCubbin (decluttering expert). The podcast discusses their recent trip to LA, packing light, watching The Minimalists record live, relational clutter, and debunking misconceptions about minimalism. They also talk about managing mental clutter and being open to new ideas.

If you feel triggered to constantly pick up your phone and are left feeling distracted and/or anxious, this episode is for you! This conversation is a clip from episode 135 where 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. And in this clip, she shares tips to help you avoid getting distracted by your phone and strategies to help you become more mindful with your phone use, including how you it around others. You will learn about the implications that come with overusing your device and be challenged to build a better relationship with it through mindfulness training. Be inspired to take back control over your phone and get back to focusing on what really matters. Listen to the Full Episode ScreenlifeBalance.com About Catherine Price Catherine’s Free Resources Follow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook

Be inspired to design your version of an intentional life. Kelly and Lauren share their latest interview on The Overcoming Odds Podcast, where they discuss how adopting minimalist lifestyles has helped them live with greater intention. Host Oleg Lougheed shares the stories of people who have overcome adversity to achieve personal success, and Kelly and Lauren talk about how this lifestyle has helped them manage the excess in their lives so that they can live closer to their values. Together they cover how to know when you are ready to get started with minimalism, how to begin to adopt this lifestyle, and how to maintain intentional habits and more. Plus, they discuss the difference between a minimalist mindset and a scarcity mindset. You will learn that living with greater intention takes constant work, but that the rewards are well worth the effort. Follow The Overcoming Odds Podcast Closet Decluttering E-Guide: Mastersimplicity.com/closet Follow Millennial Minimalists on Instagram & Facebook  

Kelly speaks with The Minimalists' T.K. Coleman to explore the definition of minimalism and how a minimalist lifestyle plays a role in helping us make sense of our own dreams. This is a short, yet powerful snippet from Kelly’s longer discussion with T.K. in episode 151 here. In this snippet, you will be reminded that minimalism is more than about things. This simple way of life also challenges us to let go of the excess in our lives (whether internal or external) and teaches us to make room for more of what matters.   T.K. says quote, “It’s not about how many things you have or how many things you don’t have... it’s about what are you willing to let go of in order to say yes to the life that you really want.” In this discussion you will be inspired to remove the barriers in your life, such as the excess physical things, time commitments, or mental roadblocks that may be keeping you from living your best life. Be inspired by T.K.’s great insights on the power of simplicity and intentionality and be motivated to pursue what makes you come alive! Follow us on Instagram and Facebook  Follow T.K. Coleman Listen to the full episode: Apple: Episode 151. Follow Your Curiosity with The Minimalists’ TK Coleman Spotify: Episode 151. Follow Your Curiosity with The Minimalists’ TK Coleman