Millennial Minimalists

Do you want to quiet the mental noise and feel more calm?

If you’ve ever noticed that clearing physical clutter doesn’t always bring the
inner peace you expected, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, Kelly sits down with psychotherapist Katie McKeown, founder and Clinical Director of Modern Psych, a virtual mental health clinic that supports high-achieving individuals experiencing anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, food and body struggles, and emotional regulation
challenges.

Together, Kelly and Katie unpack why a calm-looking space does not always lead to a calm mind. They explore how mental clutter can persist beneath the surface, how your surroundings can both reflect and affect your internal state, and why nervous system regulation plays such an important role in creating lasting calm.

You will learn what is happening in the body and brain when you cannot shut your mind off, how to respond when you get stuck in anxiety loops, and why it can feel so frustrating to know what to do but still struggle to do it. This episode also offers practical perspective on the shifts that can help you move toward more relief, clarity, and steadiness.

To support this conversation, Katie also created a free three-step worksheet called Closing Your Mental Tabs Guide: A 3-Step Guide to Quieting the Mental Noise that is designed to help you offload your thoughts, identify what actually needs your attention, and begin closing the mental tabs that keep looping.

Be inspired to take steps toward greater mental calm, clarity, and ease.

Complete the Free Worksheet: Closing Your Mental Tabs Guide: A 3-Step Guide to Quieting the Mental NoiseBook a free consultation with Modern Psych Modern Psych on Instagram  ModernPsych.ca

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What if you could create more style in your home with less stuff?

In this episode snippet, Kelly is joined by New York Times bestselling author and design expert Myquillyn Smith, also known as The Cozy Minimalist, to share simple, approachable decorating advice inspired by her bestselling book, House Rules: How to Decorate for Every Home, Style, and Budget.

No matter the size of your home, your style preferences, or your budget, this conversation offers practical guidance to help listeners begin decorating a new space or refresh the one they already have.

You will learn about where to start when decorating, common design mistakes and how to move past them, practical accessory ideas, how to use scale as a decorating tool, and how to make even a small space feel warm, inviting, and cozy.

Kelly and Myquillyn also explore what every room truly needs and spoiler: it’s not more stuff.

Be inspired to decorate with intention and create a home that feels beautiful, welcoming, and true to you.

Learn about Myquillyn and her books: https://thenester.com/

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When life feels overwhelming, do you ever wish you had one simple phrase to ground you and help you reset?

Kelly shares part two of last week’s one-on-one Q&A with Lauren, the show’s original co-host, where they continue answering your questions with the goal of helping you live more with less.

In this second half, Kelly and Lauren share the common items they don’t own and why they don’t miss them, what “underbuying” looks like for them (and how they handle it when it happens), and a few things they’ve recently added into their lives. They also chat about the minimalist misconceptions that come up when they tell people they’re minimalists.

Plus, they discuss the phrases they repeat to themselves when life feels overwhelming, the simple living mantras they live by, and they share their favourite minimalism and simple living books, including a few YouTube recommendations too!

Be inspired to take one small step toward a simpler life.

Mentions

Matt D’Avella: A Day in the Life of a Minimalist

Gabe Bult: 10 Minimalist Roles That Changed My Life

Minimalist Baker: banana bread granola, cinnamon swirl muffins.

Jennifer L. Scott

Lauren's Calming Video Recommendation

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Ever look around your home (or your phone) and think, “Why does this feel like so much… and where do I even start?”

Kelly shares a fun one-on-one Q&A with Lauren (your favourite “past” co-host and now ongoing guest!). Together, they answer your questions about decluttering and letting go, and share an honest update on how they’re doing in this season of their lives.

You’ll hear their best tips for simplifying the bathroom, kitchen, closet, and digital spaces, plus how they manage skincare and makeup these days, including what’s working, what’s staying, and what’s been released.

Expect practical routines, simple tools, and a few real-life minimalist stories to help you feel more motivated to live more with less.

Past skincare episode: Skinimalism with Dr. Mary Alice Mina

Garment storage bin we recommend on Amazon

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Have you ever bought something you did not need and wondered why you hit checkout?

If you want to spend with more intention and change your habits without overcomplicating it, this episode will help you get started.

In this snippet from episode 236, Kelly is joined by best-selling author and
sustainability expert Ashlee Piper to break down her 30-day No New Things
challenge. It is simple. You stop buying new nonessentials for 30 days and
start paying attention to what is driving your spending. Ashlee originally did this for herself. She went nearly two years buying no new things, saved thousands of dollars, and gained more time, clarity, and energy. Now she teaches others how to do it in a practical, step by step way.

In this conversation, you will learn how the challenge works, why we overbuy in the first place, and what to do when the urge to shop hits. You will also hear sustainable gift giving ideas and how to create a 'non-thing list,' to help you focus your energy away from shopping.

Be inspired to take on the No New Things challenge and build habits that support your goals, your well-being, and the planet.

factormeals.com/minimalists50off and use code miniminlists50off to get 50% off and free breakfast for a year!

Listen to the original 1+ hour episode: Radically Reset Your Wallet and Your Mind with Ashley Piper

Buy the book! No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity

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