Millennial Minimalists

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.

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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

⁠Learn more about Ashlee Piper⁠

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Did you know that Swedish death cleaning can lighten your home now and make things easier for your loved ones later?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about Swedish death cleaning, a Swedish cultural practice and a practical way to declutter with a bigger purpose in mind. It’s about reducing what you own so your home feels lighter today, and so your family isn’t left with the emotional and logistical burden of sorting through everything later.

To explore it, Kelly is joined by decluttering coach and organizing expert Emily McDermott, host of the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast. Emily helps people reduce overwhelm through simple organizing systems, and she’s practiced Swedish death cleaning firsthand.

Emily shares how she did her own Swedish death cleaning at age 39, why she started, what it looked like, and how it still shapes the way she lives.

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want my home to feel like a constant to do list,” or “I don’t want to leave my family a mess to deal with one day,” this episode is for you.

Be inspired to simplify in a way that feels meaningful and freeing now and deeply considerate of the people you love.

About Emily McDermott

⁠Free Download: 5 Steps to Swedish Death Decluttering!⁠

Article: Why I did my own death cleaning at age 39

Article: Live for your eulogy not for your obituary

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What if creating outer order in your home could create more inner calm in your life?

In this episode, you will learn how owning fewer things can help you feel calmer, clearer, and more in control in your everyday.

This is a short snippet from Episode 120, titled, Create Outer Order and Feel Happier, where Kelly speaks with five time New York Times bestselling author and host of the Happier Podcast, Gretchen Rubin.

Gretchen studies happiness for a living, and in this conversation she shares practical ways to let go of what you don’t use, need, or love so your home supports the life you actually want.

You’ll also hear lessons from her book, Outer Order, Inner Calm, including simple strategies for making easier decisions about your stuff, building habits that stick, and creating space for more ease.

Plus, Kelly and Gretchen share their own decluttering and organizing stories, and Gretchen explains her famous "one minute rule" to help you stay organized without overthinking it!

Be inspired to remove the excess and start reaping the benefits of a happier everyday!

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