Millennial Minimalists

This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month.  Instead of piling on ‘to-dos’ and accumulating more, this episode will inspire you to consider ‘stop-doings' and choosing less! Kelly speaks with American scientist, engineering professor, and international best-selling author, Leidy Klotz, to discuss how subtraction can help us let go of unhealthy habits and make room for more of what matters.  You will learn that we often overlook subtraction and default to more in an attempt to feel better, and in Leidy's latest international seller, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, he shares numerous evidence-based studies to prove how using subtraction to solve problems is a powerful option. Be inspired by Leidy’s insights on the power of subtraction and start paving your way to a more meaningful life.    Book: Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Website: Leidyklotz.com

This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/minimalists to get 10% off your first month.  This is one of Kelly and Lauren's favorite on-on-one conversations to date! In this laid-back and reflective discussion, Kelly and Lauren each share the top 5 ways that living a minimalist lifestyle has improved their lives for the better. Together they work to inspire you to think about all of the life-changing benefits that come with living with less, including personal growth and greater meaning and fulfillment. You will learn that the greatest benefits that come from living a minimalist lifestyle go well beyond owning less and keeping an organized home. Rather these advantages arise through the process of letting go and the great reflection that follows. Whether you are in the process of adopting minimalist habits or managing the excess in your life, Kelly and Lauren motivate you to reflect on all of the great rewards that come with living with less. Interested in sharing your story? Please send us an email to: millennialminimalists@gmail.com Mentioned Book: The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Lynne Twist on Oprah's Super Soul Conversations Article: To Anyone Who Thinks They're Falling Behind by Jamie Varon 

Whatever your relationship status is today, this conversation is for you! Most of us have heard the line, “you have to manage your love for yourself first before you can fully love and receive love from another,” and as cliché as it sounds, it’s the truth. Kelly is joined by fellow Canadian minimalist and international best-selling author, musician, speaker, filmmaker, and former elementary school teacher, Humble The Poet to share insights from his latest book, How To Be Love(d): Simple Truths for Going Easier on Yourself, Embracing Imperfection & Loving Your Way to a Better Life. In this discussion, Humble inspires us to let go of lessons from our pasts that may be causing us to seek love in unhealthy ways. He says quote, “we have to clean out the clutter of outdated beliefs and ideas and understandings of love.” You will learn that love is not found, but rather realized, and that when we love ourselves, love will be easier. Be motivated to start building a more meaningful relationship with yourself so that you can be and receive the kind of healthy love that exists as connection and peace. Humblethepoet.com Book: How to be Love(d) @humblethepoet on IG

Are you looking to simplify your skin care routine? Kelly and Lauren are joined by Harvard-trained dermatologist, dermatologic surgeon, and skin enthusiast, Dr. Mary Alice Mina to discuss the benefits of skin minimalism for the better of your skin health. Skin Minimalism or "Skinimalism" is a popular minimalist approach to skin care that has become one of the biggest beauty movements today amplified by Instagram and Tiktok. In this discussion Dr. Mina answers Kelly and Lauren's burning questions to help you improve your skin, and save you time, money, and the environment. Plus, you will learn about the best skin care regimen for you, whether you are in your 20s, 30s, 40s or above! Be inspired to skip your multi-step routine for a simpler one! Save counter space and let your skin glow!   TheSkinReal.com About Dr. Mary Alice Mina The Skin Real Podcast

Whether you are exploring your interests, in the midst of pursing a dream, or living out your dream, this conversation is for you! The Minimalists' T.K. Coleman joins Kelly to discuss how a minimalist lifestyle can give us the space to help us make sense of our own unique dreams. You will be inspired to eliminate the barriers in your life, such as excess things, time commitments, or mental roadblocks that may be keeping you from pursuing your ambitions or embracing the process. You will discover that the power to achieve lies in exploring our curiosities, creating momentum, and understanding that fear, resistance, and failure is part of the journey. You will learn that the greatest success of the journey lies not in the things that we achieve but the better versions of ourselves that we become. Be inspired by T.K.’s great insights on the power of creativity, simplicity, and intentionality, and be motivated to pursue what makes you come alive!   About TK: Fee.org TK's Talk: Dream's Don't Come True, Decisions Do Minimalism.com The Minimalists Podcast

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.