Millennial Minimalists

Kelly is interviewed by the popular storytelling podcast, And So, She Left to share her journey to discovering minimalism and how letting go has helped her pursue her goals and embrace her authentic self. In this intimate conversation, Kelly shares how she let go of excess things and outdated beliefs and redefined what success meant to her. You will be challenged to let go of the unnecessary possessions or mental baggage that you may have accumulated over time and be inspired to think about the areas in your life that bring you the most joy. We hope that you find wisdom in some of Kelly’s minimalist lessons and are left feeling motivated to create more meaning and fulfillment in your every day. Topics covered in this episode: Why minimalism is so much deeper than just getting rid of physical possessions. How to unlearn harmful ideas about ambition. How to escape the 'comparison trap,' and the importance of taking things at your own pace. The five ways in which minimalism can improve your life. Why getting out of your comfort zone is one of the most important steps to take as an entrepreneur. Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook. Follow the podcast, And So, She Left Hosted by Katherin Vasilopoulos. Made by Cansulta and Ethan Lee. Music by © Chris Zabriskie, published by You've Been a Wonderful Laugh Track (ASCAP). Songs used in this episode include: "Air Hockey Saloon," "The House Glows (With Almost No Help)," "We Were Never Meant to Live Here," "Short Song 011923,"  "Short Song 030623," "Short Song 012123," "I'm About to Do the Second Hardest Thing I've Ever Done," "A New Day in a New Sector."

Kelly and Lauren share a couple of exciting updates! Firstly, they are thrilled to share that they have developed a digital Closet Course to help you build and maintain a simple and intentional closet for good! This live digital Closet Course will take place over Zoom on Saturday, May 27th at 10 AM Pacific Time or 1 PM Eastern Time. The course will run for 40 minutes with a 20-minute Q&A. Plus, as registrant you will receive a complimentary copy of their closet decluttering e-guide (a $25 value)! Wherever you are in the world, Kelly and Lauren are hopeful that you can join them! Secondly, Kelly and Lauren are headed to Los Angeles to meet The Minimalists! Stay tuned for some exciting stories to come!

In this immersive one-on-one conversation, Kelly and Lauren ask you to join them as they ask each other 20 questions about life, minimalism, and their friendship! You will get to know Kelly and Lauren better and you will be motivated to reflect on your own lifestyle patterns and goals. Together they ask each other questions including ‘what do you need more in your life?’ and ‘what do you need less of?’ to ‘what fears do you experience?’ and ‘what obstacles have you recently overcome?’ Plus, they share questions around their favourite moments in their friendship and the traits they appreciate in one another. Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren’s reflections and wisdom and be prepared to laugh and smile with them along the way. --- Want to Play 20 Questions with a Friend? See below: What do you remember most about how and when we met? What’s your favourite memory or memories from our friendship so far? What’s your favourite part of our friendship? What is your favourite trait in me? If you had a whole day where you could do anything you wanted, what would you do? If you had no WIFI or data for one week, how would you spend your time? What do you need more of in your life? What do you need less of in your life? What fears do you experience? What is one thing you find most challenging in your life right now? What do you feel has been your greatest “win” so far in your life? If you could meet anyone in the world, alive or deceased, who would it be? What makes your life feel purposeful? Or what values are most important to you?  What would you like to accomplish in life? Or what mark on the world would you like to leave? What is a lifestyle quote you live by? What obstacle have you overcome in recent memory? What’s the best career advice you’ve ever been given? What’s the best personal advice you’ve ever been given? What to-do list item have you been putting off for a while? How are you helping the environment? Do you have a five-year plan? If so, what’s on it?  

Kelly and Lauren discuss the ways a minimalist lifestyle influences their values and the decisions they make each day.  You will learn about the daily habits they carry out to help them save time, money, and energy, and give them the space to focus on what matters most. Plus, in addition to their lifestyle tips and to dos, they also discuss some of the habits to avoid when it comes to living a minimalist lifestyle.  Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist mindsets and start reaping the great rewards that come will practising a simpler, more intentional way of life! Links: Closet Decluttering E-Guide: Mastersimplicity.com Get 10% off BetterHelp: Betterhelp.com/minimalists Try Viome Gut Health Test: tryviome.com/minimalists Try Future Personal Training App: tryfuture.co/minimalists Episodes Mentioned: Overcome FOMO and FOBO with Patrick J. McGinnis Unwind Your Anxiety with Dr. Jud Brewer How to Break Up with Your Phone with Catherine Price Simple Sustainable Swaps with Tara McKenna Books: The Power of Scarcity: How the Science of Less Can Help You Achieve More by Mindy Weinstein Lessons from Madame Chic by Jennifer L. Scott  

Whether you are single and on the dating apps or simply want to learn more about the online dating world, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren are joined by the Director of Brand Marketing and Communications at OkCupid, Michael Kaye, to talk about how to navigate the complex world of online dating to help you or someone you know better their odds at finding quality matches! Michael shares a ton of helpful online dating tips to help you or someone you know work the algorithms to your/their advantage. Plus, he shares his own online dating success story and some fascinating online dating stats and trends he is seeing. You will learn strategies on how to build a better profile, how to communicate more effectively, how to politely decline a date, when ghosting is and isn’t okay, how to stay safe when online dating, common online dating mistakes to avoid, and much more! Kelly and Lauren also express their own online dating curiosities and personal experiences using dating apps. Be inspired by Michael’s findings and strategies to help you or someone you know use the apps more intentionally and get closer to finding that perfect match. Get 3-months of OkCupid Premium for Free (First 50 listeners to submit!) 1) Create an account on OkCupid. 2) Email subscriptions@okcupid.com using the email you used to sign up. 3) Let OkCupid know you heard about them through Millennial Minimalists. 4) You will be upgraded to OkCupid Premium for 3 months to unlock features! This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month. 

Listeners share inspiring stories of how minimalism has positively impacted various aspects of their lives, such as careers, relationships, and mental health. The episode highlights personal transformations, coping with anxiety and depression through minimalism, and the mental clarity that comes with living a minimalist lifestyle.

What if there was a mute button for the mind? Kelly and Lauren share strategies to help you manage both the internal and external distractions in your life. Plus, they discuss the importance of setting boundaries with yourself, others, and your technologies. You will learn about the benefits that come with managing the noise including reclaimed focus, greater clarity, and the ability to reach a flow state, and more. Be inspired to find peace and calm in your every day. Past Related Episodes: Ep. 90 Minimize Detractions Ep. 97 Conquer Distractions with Nir Eyal Books: The Pomodoro Technique by Francesco Cirillo GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise by Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban Indistractable by Nir Eyal

This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month. If you have too much stuff or find yourself constantly decluttering and can’t keep up, this episode is for you! Kelly speaks with decluttering expert to the stars and best-selling author, Tracy McCubbin, to help you declutter with purpose and achieve a clutter-free home for good! Tracy is the Founder and CEO of Los Angeles’s premier organizing and decluttering firm, dClutterfly, and she is the author of two best-selling books including, Making Space, Clutter Free and her latest, Make Space for Happiness. Unlike most decluttering methods, Tracy and her team help their clients keep their homes clutter-free by working with them to discover the obstacles that got them there. You will learn that clutter is an emotional issue and that we must let go of what Tracy calls, our ‘emotional clutter blocks’ that keep us from decluttering, as well as our ‘emotional clutter magnets’ that cause us to buy things we don’t need. Be inspired to adopt Tracy’s simple and realistic decluttering techniques so that you can start reaping all the great rewards that come with owning less.  About Tracy dClutterfy.com Book: Make Space for Happiness (2022) Book: Making Space, Clutter-free (2019) Follow Tracy on IG Closet E-Guide

Be inspired to let go and gain more! Kelly reads a journal article she wrote for minimalism.com titled, "Unexpected Benefits of Letting Go: How you gain more than you may think," to share a list of rewards that come with living with less.  You will learn that the benefits of owning less go well beyond keeping a simple space and reducing stress.

Be inspired to simply your food, kick-start a meal prep routine, save time and money, and optimize your health! Kelly and Lauren are joined by their dear friend and Registered Dietitian and ADHD Nutritionist, Becca Harris, otherwise known as The Nutrition Junky to help you build healthier, more mindful, and cost-saving food and nutrition habits. Together they discuss how to simplify meal planning (including simple meal and snack ideas), tips to eat more mindfully, how to shop on a budget, and how to streamline your grocery shopping experience! Becca also shares how to identify trigger foods and food tolerances and how to break the binge eating cycle and other disordered eating patterns. Plus, she shares some eye-opening stats around food labelling! Be inspired to simplify your food and eating regimes and start optimizing your health for the long-term.   TheNutritionJunky.com Unsavory Podcast MinimalistBaker.com