Millennial Minimalists

Be inspired to let go of everyday obstacles and start living in alignment with the lifestyle you seek to create. In this BEST OF episode, Kelly and Lauren are joined by one of the pioneers of the minimalist movement, famed blogger and best-selling author, Joshua Becker! After eliminating the excess things from his life, Joshua gained the space and time-back to focus on the things that matter most to him, which inspired his latest book titled, Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life. You will discover how a minimalist lifestyle fosters intentionality and gives us the clarity to live by our values. For Joshua, a minimalist lifestyle has helped him “align his life around the things he values more than he had ever thought possible." And in this discussion you will learn how to manage the ongoing external and internal distractions in life that can sometimes hold you back from living the lifestyle you desire.  Be motivated to adopt practical systems and habits to help you build and maintain a more meaningful life.  ----more---- Things That Matter  About Joshua Becker  Becoming Minimalist Blog   

To close the year, Kelly and Lauren reshare their most popular episode in 2022 where they discuss the most common areas of excess and their simple living solutions! If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eliminate the clutter in your life, whether in your home, your mental space, or within the digital world, this episode is for you! You will learn how to better manage the excess things in your life including mental clutter such as fear, guilt, regret, and other thoughts that aren’t serving you, and more.  Be inspired to adopt practical solutions to help you declutter with ease and embrace a more intentional and happier way of life in 2023! Past episodes mentioned: Four Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin Ep. 97 Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal Ep. 88 Simplify the Holidays with author Meg Nordmann Ep. 75 Minimalism for families with Diane Boden Ep. 67 Own Your Anxiety with Julian Brass Ep. 47 Mental Minimalism with Marc Champagne  

To close out 2022, Kelly and Lauren share a list of inspiring books they read this year and discuss key takeaways from all of the notable best-selling authors they interviewed!  The common theme between all of the book titles is the focus on simplifying and living with greater intention so that you can be your best self and make time for what matters most. Kelly and Lauren spoke with celebrated authors about everything from how to manage physical excess to mental clutter such as anxiety, overwork, financial stress, and more. You will learn that in addition to physical clutter, much of the excess in our lives is invisible, it’s mental clutter, and you will be reminded that this lifestyle provides us with the space to live more intentionally. Be inspired to adopt some of the key takeaways from leading personal development authors to further help you live a more meaningful life.  Book List (Interviewed) EP.120: Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin EP.122: Debt-Free Degree by Anthony O'Neal EP.126: Things that matter by Joshua Becker EP.129: Radically Content by Jamie Varon EP.131: Do Nothing by Celeste Headlee EP.132: Don't Be Trashy by Tara McKenna EP.133: Unwinding Anxiety by Dr. Jud Brewer EP.135: How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price EP.142: Break the Twitch by Anthony Ongaro  EP.137: The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz  EP.85: Essentialism by Greg McKeown EP.92: Fear of Missing Out by Patrick J. McGinnis EP.106: Effortless by Greg McKeown EP.97: Indistractable by Nir Eyal   Other Books We Love The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The Sleep Book by Dr. Guy Meadows Hello Habits by Fumio Sasaki How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big Unlearn by Humble The Poet Nervous Energy by Chloe Carmichael  The Wisdom of Sundays by Oprah Winfrey  A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle    

Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist lifestyle tips to help you simplify the holiday season! While it’s a wonderful time of year, it can also be stressful, expensive, and exhausting if we are not careful, and so Kelly and Lauren share simple strategies to help you make the best of the holidays and future ones to come. They discuss how to navigate gift-giving and receiving, how to simplify holiday decorations, how to control your holiday spending, and how to avoid over scheduling yourself. Plus, they each share what they are asking for this year and their new year’s resolutions! You will learn that you can enjoy this busy season and still practise a minimalist lifestyle. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s minimalist approach to the holidays and start enjoying this time of year to the fullest! Giftagram: Use code minimal20 to get $20 off at checkout! Ettitude: Use code MILLENNIAL at checkout to get 15% off your order of $150 or more.  

Kelly and Lauren share the second half of their latest Q&A episode where they answer your questions around minimalism and their minimalist lifestyles! On Instagram @millennialminimalists, Kelly and Lauren asked you, “what areas of excess are you looking to declutter and how can we help you?" and today they share their responses! Together they each share their tips on how to manage junk drawers, old hobbies and crafts, office clutter, bathroom clutter, and excess clothes to name a few. Plus, they discuss mental and emotional clutter, which are areas of excess that they personally continue to work on the most. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's simple living tips to further help you work through the various areas of clutter in your life. Follow us on IG and FB @millennialminimalists Sign-up for online therapy at betterhelp.com/minimalists -- 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.

In response to popular demand, Kelly and Lauren run another Q&A episode where they answer your questions around minimalism and their minimalist lifestyles! On Instagram @millennialminimalists, Kelly and Lauren asked you two questions, “how can we help you simplify your life and live with greater intention?” and, “ask us anything about our minimalist lifestyles” and today they share their answers to your responses! Together they cover everything from how to manage living with someone who is attached to their stuff, what to do with sentimental and 'just in case' items, how to simplify your work life, and more. They also share their individual approaches to wellness, how they maintain their daily routines, and how they store essential household items. Plus, they even reveal the number of items in their wardrobes!  Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s simple lifestyle tips and be motivated to apply minimalist habits to your every day. Follow us on IG and FB @millennialminimalists Sign-up for online therapy at betterhelp.com/minimalists Visit thestar.com/podcast survey to win 1 of 3 $100 Amazon Gift Cards! -- 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.

Kelly and Lauren are joined by registered dietitian and nutrition expert, Martina Luketich, to debunk common food and nutrition myths and to help you make better decisions about what you eat! Similar to decluttering our homes, Kelly and Lauren believe in removing the excess when it comes to the ideas around food and nutrition. In a time where our eating habits are continually under pressure, Martina shares evidence-based tips to help you take the stress out of eating and strengthen your relationship with food. Together they discuss popular food misconceptions, how to manage ever-changing food trends, what it means to eat intuitively, what it’s like to work with a dietitian, and more. Be inspired to ‘unlearn’ unhealthy patterns and misconceptions around food and be motivated to build simple and healthy habits that support your nutrition goals for good! -- Follow Martina Luketich on IG: @Loblaws.dietitian.martina  Follow Loblaws Dietitians on IG and FB: @shoppersonlinedietitian, facebook.com/virtualdietitianservices Visit thestar.com/podcast survey to win 1 of 3 $100 Amazon Gift Cards! Follow us on IG and FB @millennialminimalists -- 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.

Are you looking to adopt a minimalist approach to food and diet? While a minimalist diet favors a sustainable and plant-based lifestyle, there is no rulebook. You will learn that a minimalist lifestyle supports a simple and intentional version of ‘your diet, your way.’ Kelly and Lauren share their food and diet systems, their grocery shopping routines, the ingredients in their cupboards, and how they have each simplified their kitchens to the essentials! You will learn about the relationship between the food we eat and our mental and physical wellbeing and the importance of eating a healthy diet to feel better, improve your sleep, and be more present. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s simplified approach to food and diet and be motivated to choose a dietary mindset that is right for you! Mentioned Super Soul Special: Suzy Amis Cameron: One Meal a Day [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.

If you want to improve your spending habits and be more intentional with your time and attention, this conversation is for you! Kelly speaks with fellow minimalist and recognized filmmaker, writer, and author, Anthony Ongaro to share lessons from his book, Break the Twitch: a practical guide to minimalism, intentional living and doing more of what matters. Anthony defines the twitch as an impulsive response to discomfort that can cause us to give into distractions, and he shares how the twitch caused him to overspend and miss out on meaningful experiences. You will learn the tools to help you adopt intentional spending habits and focus your attention on the people, experiences, and things that you have always wanted to pursue. Be inspired to take a step back, identify the twitches in your life, and remove the distractions so that you can make purposeful purchases and do more of what matters. Mentioned Breakthetwitch.com Read Break the Twitch Subscribe to Anthony's YouTube Channel Follow Anthony on Instagram [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 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.