Millennial Minimalists

If you're feeling overwhelmed by overconsumption or stuck in a cycle of impulse buying, this episode is for you! Kelly chats with author and sustainability expert Ashlee Piper about her best-selling book, No New Things, which introduces a simple 30-day no buy challenge to help you reclaim your time, money, and peace of mind. After nearly two years of buying nothing new, Ashlee saved thousands and...

In this powerful episode from our Essential Series, Kelly speaks with T.K. Coleman of The Minimalists Podcast to uncover the deeper meaning behind minimalism and why it's about so much more than just owning less. Originally featured in episode 151, this standout conversation is one of the most impactful Kelly and Lauren have ever released. Together, Kelly and T.K. explore how minimalism can help u...

In this second half of last week's discussion, Kelly and Lauren open up about the messy, real side of living a minimalist lifestyle. You will continue to be reminded that living a Minimalist lifestyle is about surrounding yourself with what you need and love and letting go of the rest. And since excess will always come and go, this lifestyle requires regular check-ins and mistakes are part of the...

Be inspired to embrace minimalism as an ongoing, perfectly imperfect practice! In this first part of a two-part discussion, Kelly and Lauren open up about the messy, real side of living a minimalist lifestyle. You will be reminded that living a minimalist lifestyle is about surrounding yourself with what you need and love and letting go of the rest, whatever form that clutter takes. And since exce...

What if everything you believe about busyness and productivity is actually making you less effective and less happy? In this short, powerful episode from our Essential Series, we revisit a standout moment from our conversation with award-winning journalist, speaker, and author Celeste Headlee, based on her bestselling book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving...

In this honest and open one-on-one conversation, Kelly and Lauren dive into the transformative power of creating a Not-To-Do List, which they believe is a simple and profound tool to help you clear space for what truly matters. Rather than adding more to your already-packed to-do list, they challenge you to flip the script and examine the habits, obligations, and distractions that may be holding y...

Instead of piling on more, what if we focused on what we could remove? In this snackable episode from our Essential series, Kelly speaks with American scientist, engineering professor, and best-selling author Leidy Klotz, who wrote the New York Times bestseller Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. You'll learn about the science behind our natural tendency to add rather than subtract, and how we...

New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Steven Gundry shares the simple shifts that you can make today to better your health and supercharge your brain! Dr. Gundry is an internationally recognized cardiologist, heart surgeon, and medical researcher who is most widely known for his New York Times bestseller called, The Plant Paradox, and in this discussion he shares insights from his new instant be...

Kelly speaks with a former self-described shopaholic named Christina Mychas who learned how to break-free of emotional spending and regain control over her money and belongings. Christina is a famed YouTuber, podcaster and the author a new exciting book called The Minimalist-ish Journal: Buy Less, Live Better, and Find Joy in What You Already Have. In this discussion, you will learn practical tips...

Kelly and Lauren speak with Shelina Jokhiya, who is a best-selling author, podcaster and the Founder of DeCluttr Me (a leading professional organizing service operating in the UAE and GCC). Shelina is widely recognized for helping businesses and individuals (including those navigating mental health challenges) transform their spaces using no-nonsense decluttering and organizing solutions. You will...

Kelly and Lauren share part two of their latest candid Q&A discussion where they discuss their minimalist lifestyle stories and tips! In this second half, Kelly and Lauren ask each other some of the following questions: What is your favorite minimalist habit? Have you ever regretted letting go of an item? Do you find it difficult carrying out a minimalist lifestyle in society today? And, what is o...

Kelly and Lauren share in a fun and candid Q&A discussion where they talk about all things living simply including their minimalist lifestyle tips and stories! In this first part of a two-part Q&A, Kelly and Lauren ask each other some of the following questions: What is an old behavior you have started to unlearn since adopting a minimalist lifestyle? What are a few items you stopped buying as a m...

Kelly and Lauren speak with famed decluttering expert, blogger, and YouTuber, the inspiring and humorous, Dana K. White! Dana is most widely recognized for her blog called, A Slob Comes Clean, where she shares reality-based cleaning, decluttering and organizing advice that can work for everyone! After struggling with keeping her own home under control, it became Dana's goal to help others adopt re...

Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories and be motivated to adopt a more meaningful life with less! Kelly and Lauren are interviewed on The Simple & Intentional Podcast with host Sarah Horgan who is a celebrated decluttering expert, wife, mom, and teacher. Sarah's journey to simplicity began in 2014 when she was diagnosed with cancer, and after becoming a mom 6 year...

Be inspired by a very rare minimalist lifestyle journey that will encourage you to think about what's most essential to you. Kelly speaks with Tom Turcich who is the tenth person to walk around the world and the author of a new best-selling book, called The World Walk: 7 Years. 28,000 Miles. 6 Continents. A Grand Meditation, One Step at a Time. In this book, Tom shares his exciting and emotional s...

If you find yourself caught in the cycle of overbuying excess things and/or if you are seeking the motivation to consume more consciously, this episode is for you! Kelly and Lauren share their reflections on the new Netflix documentary, called Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy! In this discussion, Kelly and Lauren bring awareness to the importance of becoming a more conscious consumer and they shar...

Kelly and Lauren are joined by the Sustainable Minimalists' Stephanie Seferian to talk about eco-minimalism, which combines eco-conscious living and minimalism to create a lifestyle that is both simplified and good for the planet! Stephanie is the host of the Sustainable Minimalists podcast, the author of the best-selling book, Sustainable Minimalism, and a wife and mom to two! Together they talk...

Kelly and celebrity decluttering expert and best-selling author, Tracy McCubbin, discuss the importance of working through our clutter blocks to help us let go and create clutter-free spaces for good! Tracy is the Founder and CEO of Los Angeles's premier organizing and decluttering firm called, dClutterfly, and she has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Fast Company, Inc., The Wall Stree...

In this one-on-one episode, Kelly and Lauren share simple holiday tips to help you create a calm, joyful and stress-free holiday season! Together they talk about their favourite holiday experiences and gifts to give, their simple and sustainable décor ideas, and they discuss how to navigate the busyness of this season and create more calm. Plus, they share their responses to common questions that...

Kelly speaks with New York Times best-selling author, Emmy-nominated Netflix filmmaker, writing professor, international speaker, and the front man of one of the most popular podcasts in the world, Joshua Fields Millburn. Joshua's accolades include his podcast The Minimalists (with cohosts Ryan Nicodemus and TK Coleman), which has over 140 million listens, his documentary called Minimalism: A Docu...

This is part two of last week's discussion where Kelly and Lauren are interviewed on the Your Life! Your Terms! Show with host Anthony Molinaro to discuss all things simple living and how we can find greater meaning and freedom through simplicity! Last week, in this laid back and immersive discussion, Kelly and Lauren discussed the benefits of simple living, common minimalist lifestyle principles,...

This is part one of a two-part discussion where Kelly and Lauren are interviewed on The Your Life! Your Terms! Show with host Anthony Molinaro. In this casual and immersive setting, together they discuss all things simple living and how we can find greater meaning and freedom through simplicity! You will learn about the benefits of simple living, common minimalist lifestyle principles, how to be a...

Kelly reshares your inspiring and heartfelt minimalist lifestyle stories and asks you for NEW SUBMISSIONS to share on a future episode of the podcast! Kelly and Lauren want to hear about how living a minimalist lifestyle or adopting minimalist practises has helped you design a simpler and more intentional life. If you are interested in sharing your story with Kelly and Lauren, please submit your s...

Be motivated to let go of excess things, embrace the change that comes with letting go, and own less but better! You will be reminded that the excess items in your home may not only be collecting dust or taking up space in your place, but also costing you money or holding you back in life. You will learn how to make decisions about what to let go of, how to begin decluttering excess things, how to...

Be inspired to conquer your digital clutter today so that you can reduce stress, reclaim your attention, and transform your technologies so that they work for you! According to a recent study by The Cleveland Clinic, digital clutter has just as much of a mental impact on us as physical clutter, including feelings of stress, frustration, and burnout. But luckily there is a way out! Kelly is joined...