Millennial Minimalists

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 process. Kelly and Lauren answer the following questions: What area(s) of your life still feels cluttered? Or, what area of your life feels challenging to maintain at times? What's something you keep more quantities of that you admittedly don't need or love and need to work on letting go of? Can you share a story of how you overpacked on a trip or failed your minimalist ways while travelling? What's one area of clutter are you still working on such as physical clutter, a habit, mindset etc.? What advice would you give to someone who is new to minimalism and is struggling with doing it perfectly? Twenty Outfit Wardrobe E-Guide (Use MM10 for 10% off!) Freebies: Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-GuidesBook: Tim Anxiety by Chris Guillebeau Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Website: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 about simple sustainable habits, easy sustainable household swaps, conscious consumerism, what a sustainable future looks like, and more! Be inspired by Stephanie's sustainable lifestyle tips and be motived to create tidiness without the trash! Learn more about Stephanie Seferian at mamaminimalist.com Listen to Stephanie's podcast, Sustainable Minimalists Simple Household SwapsEco-conscious Clothing Brands Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Find a Simple Living Consult, The Closet Course, and Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 come about this time of year including: How do I let my loved ones know that I don't want any physical gifts or any at all? And how do I politely receive a gift even though I don't want or need it? And more! You will be inspired to eliminate the unnecessary commitments, traditions, or other holiday pressures that don't serve you so that you can focus on what's most important to you this holiday. Previous Episodes: Adopt Zen Habits with Leo Babauta Pursue What Matters Most with Joshua Becker Simplify the Holidays with Meg Nordmann Meg Nordmann's book: Have Yourself a Minimalist Christmas Articles/Videos:5 Questions to Simplify Your Life During the Holidays by Leo Babauta 10 Things to Get Rid of for The Holidays by Joshua Becker Planning a Simple Holiday Season with The Minimalist MomCreate a Minimalist Christmas Sustainable Gifts: Christmas Cookies in a JarCandle Jar CentrepiecesDried Orange Garland Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Find a Simple Living Consult, The Closet Course, and Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ⁠Learn more about Ashlee Piper⁠ Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! Listen to the full episode here! Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could feel less overwhelmed at home and in your mind... whether you have kids or you’re child free? In this episode, you’ll take away practical tips either way. If you have kids, you’ll learn how to manage the constant influx of stuff, get kids involved in decluttering and organizing, and decide what “enough” looks like when it comes to schedules and hobbies. And if you don’t have kids, you’ll still learn simple ways to cut distractions, feel more in control, and create more calm in everyday life. For a second time, Kelly sits down with minimalist thought leader, author, and the creator and host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, Diane Boden. Diane is a minimalist and mom of three on a mission to help people simplify, feel less overwhelmed, and live more intentionally. Together, Kelly and Diane talk about keeping minimalism realistic, including managing clutter, the mental load of parenting, and why even small moments of peace and self care can make a big difference. Be inspired to explore how minimalism can work for families, reduce stress at home and in your mind, and create more space for what matters most. Listen to the Minimalist Mom's Podcast Read Diane’s book: Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity Follow Minimalist Moms Podcast Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had a full week with no Wi-Fi or data… what would you do with your time? In this snippet from a fan-favourite one-on-one episode, Kelly and Lauren ask each other a series of questions to explore what they’re working toward, what they want more of (and less of), and what makes life feel meaningful right now. They also dive into the pull of our phones, why it feels so refreshing to disconnect, how quickly we can get reeled back in by the “dopamine hit” of notifications, and how noticing those patterns can help you reconnect with yourself. Along the way, you’ll hear a few questions worth answering, including: If you had one full day to do anything you wanted, what would you do? And what might your “perfect day” actually look like if you designed it intentionally? By the end, you’ll have simple reflection prompts to help you cut through distraction, get clear on what you want more of, let go of what you don’t, and create more meaning each day. Listen to the original, full 1-hour episode here! Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠Instagram,⁠ ⁠Facebook,⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠here⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever looked around at your life and thought, “Why am I holding onto all of this?” In this episode, Kelly speaks with Mike C-Roc, host of the What Are You Made Of? show, about the biggest lessons she’s learned on her minimalist journey and what it really looks like to let go. They talk through how to manage “what if” items, the three main reasons we cling to our things, and practical ways to keep life simple, including how Kelly organizes her phone. And the conversation goes beyond physical clutter into the mental side of minimalism, including how we attach our identity to our stuff, how to loosen that grip, and what we gain when we create space. Kelly also shares the experiences that led her to minimalism and eventually launching this podcast with Lauren, including her years working as a model, the connection it sparked with simple living, and the emotional pressure that came with that chapter, plus how she manages mental excess today. If you’ve been craving more clarity, calm, and intention, let this be your reminder that you can let go. Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠Instagram,⁠ ⁠Facebook,⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠ Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up ⁠here⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to simplify the noise around fertility and finally understand your options? In this episode, Kelly is joined by Dr. Lucky Sekhon, one of the leading voices in modern fertility care and author of a new bestselling book, The Lucky Egg! Dr. Lucky is a double board-certified reproductive endocrinologist who brings both clinical expertise and lived experience to the conversation. Whether you’re just starting to think about fertility, actively trying to conceive, considering egg freezing, IVF or IUI, supporting a partner, or exploring donor or single-parent paths, this episode offers clear, science-forward guidance. Kelly and Dr. Lucky break down fertility myths, discuss how the fertility industry and technology have evolved, explore common causes of infertility, and talk about what to look for in a fertility clinic. They also touch on the rise of fertility coverage at work, the impact of social media and celebrity stories, and why these conversations matter now more than ever. If you’re looking for clarity, compassion, and facts you can trust in an often overwhelming space, this conversation with Dr. Lucky is for you! Learn more about Dr. Lucky and The Lucky Egg on her website: theluckyegg.com Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the way you actually transform your life in 2026 isn't by going all-in, but by taking one small, doable challenge at a time? In this episode, Kelly is joined for the second time by five-time bestselling author, podcaster, and renowned meditation teacher Light Watkins, for a conversation that's the perfect listen to kick off the year with clarity and momentum. Light has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on mindfulness, purpose, and the power of presence. Together, Kelly and Light dive into insights from his new book, The Year You Transform, and how listeners can use it as a practical guide to create real change in 2026 and beyond. This episode explores what you might want to shift in your life, whether that's letting go of a habit, adopting a new one, or making a bigger lifestyle change, and how Light's Tortoise Approach makes transformation feel attainable. Instead of relying on willpower or waiting for a crisis, Light encourages listeners to take on short, 7-day personal growth challenges that build momentum slowly, steadily, and realistically. As you listen, you'll be encouraged to reflect on what you want to change and start creating your own 7-day challenges. Light also shares 10 suggested challenges, including a purge challenge and a 7-day no-complaining challenge. If you're craving a reset that feels grounded, doable, and motivating, this episode will inspire you to take the tortoise approach to transformation and start changing, one week at a time. Learn more about Light Watkins at lightwatkins.com Click here to read The Year You Transform Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com Get 10% off BetterHelp Therapy by signing up here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To close off the year, join us for an immersive round table discussion about all things living simply! Kelly reshares the first part of one of the podcast's most popular conversations where Kelly and Lauren were guests on the Your Life! Your Terms! Show with host Anthony Molinaro. In this episode, Anthony shares how he's been adopting a more minimalist lifestyle, and he gets super curious about Kelly and Lauren's habits and routines, and how they each approach simple living. Together the three of them dive into common minimalist lifestyle habits, practical ways to let go, and how to stay organized. Plus, you will learn about what minimalism actually looks like in their everyday lives. The Your Life! Your Terms! show is all about helping people live life on their own terms, and as you know, minimalism can be a powerful tool for doing exactly that. As we head into the new year, be inspired to adopt simple living habits that support the people, experiences, and things that truly matter most to you. Together, let's start 2026 with the mindset that less really is more! Listen to part 2 of this discussion on Apple Podcasts here!Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first Minimalist Hotline episode where Kelly invites a Millennial Minimalists listener to share their story, lessons, or simple living questions! In this episode, Kelly speaks with Brett Wiewiora, a sourdough baker, educator, and cofounder of Sourdough Lifestyle. Brett began as a home baker before becoming co-owner of Gulf Coast Sourdough in Tampa, Florida, and today he travels the world with his wife Christina and their two daughters teaching virtual sourdough classes and exploring sourdough culture across Europe. Last year, Brett and Christina completed a major home and life declutter, letting go of nearly everything to pursue a minimalist travel lifestyle focused on meaningful experiences rather than accumulating possessions. In this conversation, Brett shares the pivotal moments that inspired their lifestyle shift, how their family released most of their belongings, and what he has learned from living out of a suitcase. He explains how he handles sentimental items, what this journey has taught him about his true needs, and how he and Christina are passing minimalist values on to their daughters. He also offers thoughtful guidance for anyone considering a career change or lifestyle transition, along with practical ways to let go of clutter, reduce attachment to things, and embrace simple and intentional living. Be inspired to live with less, create more, and design a life that supports what you value most. Want to be a Guest on an upcoming Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com Check out the Sourdough Lifestyle Website here. Plus get 50% of the Sourdough Lifestyle 101 class by using code MINIMALIST at check out. Register here. Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if simplifying one thing this week could change everything? Kelly and Lauren share the second part of their latest discussion where they continue to share their minimalist lifestyle practises, insights and stories in response to a range of minimalist lifestyle topics that you, our listeners, asked for! And in this second half, Kelly and Lauren discuss: Their thoughts on limiting the number of items they own so they actually use and enjoy what they have. Habits they use to manage impulse buying, online and offline. Organizing and cleaning routines that stick for them, and what they have stopped doing. Practical advice for living with a messy partner or roommate; keeping momentum as a solo entrepreneur or when working from home; and, for those considering a career pivot, key questions to move through fear and take action. What is making them feel mentally cluttered right now and their go-to resets. What "enough" means to them across different areas of life. How they say no to protect their time, including sample scripts you can use, and more! Plus, Kelly and Lauren each respond to three rapid fire questions that we encourage you to also ask yourself including the question, "what am I avoiding that, if done this week, would simplify my life right now?" Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories and feel motivated to further simplify your every day. Want to be a Guest on a NEW Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com Check out Lauren's Online Store: Twenty Outfit Wardrobe (1:1 coaching, download e-guides and more!)Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if a few simple shifts could bring you more calm and clarity every day? Kelly and Lauren share their minimalist lifestyle practises, insights and stories in response to a range of minimalist topics that you, our listeners, asked for! In the most recent one-on-one episode, titled Seven Years of Simplicity, Kelly and Lauren asked you to complete a quick feedback survey where you shared the topics you would like to hear more of, and based on your responses, Kelly and Lauren put together a ton of great questions and share their lifestyle tips! In this first half of a two-part discussion, Kelly and Lauren discuss: The daily practices they use to find more peace and calm. Their minimalist goals in this season of their lives. Solutions for managing "just in case" items, including how they work through their fears. The surplus items in their homes that may surprise you. What is on each of their needs lists and what is keeping them from purchasing these items. The items that have helped them simplify their lives and keep their spaces less cluttered. How this lifestyle has reshaped their personal styles. A few daily habits they carry out in a simpler way, and more! Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories, and feel motivated to further simplify your every day! Want to be a Guest on a NEW Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com Check out Lauren's Online Store: Twenty Outfit Wardrobe (1:1 coaching, download e-guides and more!)Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website including Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of money feeling complicated? Kelly speaks with her dear friend and financial advisor and educator, Harry Sale, who helps professionals, business owners, and families simplify and maximize their wealth. Because many of us didn't learn how to manage money or invest in school, today I'm speaking with Harry to simplify some of the most common questions about money and give you clear, practical answers. Please note that this conversation is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice. Harry shares general insights and approaches that have worked for him and his clients, and together he and Kelly offer honest stories about their relationships with money and the simple ways they save and invest. You will learn the following: - How to start a money plan by clarifying your "why"- Practical ways to curb overspending- Simple tactics to manage money during inflation- Realistic saving targets per paycheck and how much to set aside for fun- A straightforward system for freelancers to manage irregular income- The difference between saving and investing- Red flags before investing and why diversification matters- What an emergency fund is, why it's crucial, how much to keep, and where to keep it- Strategies to pay down debt and use credit cards wisely- And more! Be inspired to get your money questions answered and be motivated to build better savings and more peace of mind. Connect with Harry at Harry Sale Wealth Read Harry's Latest Blog: Make Money SimpleFollow Harry Sale on YouTube Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the fastest way to change isn't adding more, but rather letting go? Today we're talking about how to break your mental roadblocks so you can think and feel better. This snippet from Episode 211 features world-class mental performance coach and international bestselling author Brandon Epstein. A former football player, Brandon now helps leading athletes, founders, and creators think more clearly and feel better by upgrading their thoughts and emotional habits. Together, Kelly and Brandon explore the overlap between mental performance and minimalism, including how our default is to add when we want change, even though the real shift often comes from letting go. They dig into why fear hooks us, how early core wounds shape our patterns, and what it takes to reprogram unhelpful habits and beliefs such as by getting curious, naming our patterns, and rewriting the script. Brandon explains how the subconscious mind can bend our view of reality when it runs on old beliefs and why our job is to "update the code." You'll be encouraged to pause and ask: What emotion am I feeling right now? and What do I believe to be true? Be inspired to pause, get curious, and break unhelpful mental patterns for more peace. Listen to the full discussion in Ep.211 Break Through Your Mental Blocks with Brandon Epstein Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Website: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly and Lauren celebrate 7 years and over 250 episodes of the Millennial Minimalists Podcast! This is a special episode where Kelly and Lauren reflect on their podcasting journey, share behind-the-scenes stories, and highlight the influential minimalist lessons that have shaped their lives over the years. Kelly and Lauren specifically discuss the guests that impacted their lives most deeply, the powerful ideas they shared, and how talking about minimalism week after week has deepened their own minimalist practises. Plus, they answer a few rapid-fire questions, including: "what is one thing minimalism has taught you that you will never unlearn?" and more! Be inspired to share in Kelly and Lauren's reflections and feel motivated to keep joining them as they continue to pursue simpler, more intentional lifestyles! Please Complete the MILLENNIAL MINIMALISTS FEEDBACK SURVEY & Win a Complimentary One-On-One Session with Kelly & Lauren! The winner will be drawn on October 20th! Purchase Lauren's Fall/Winter & Spring/Summer Style Guides!https://stan.store/twentyoutfitwardrobe Past Episodes Mentioned: Ep: 36 Simplify Your Life w/ Courtney Carver Ep. 85 Pursue What's Essential with Greg McKeown Ep. 54 Live Intentionally with Colin Wright Ep. 155: Subtract, the Science of Less with Leidy KlotzEp. 106 Make your Life Effortless with Great McKeownEp. 216 The Minimalists Joshua Fields MillburnEp.120 Create Outer Order & Feel Happier with Gretchen RubinEp. 150 Follow Your Curiosity with TK ColemanEp.26 Better Breakups and Quality Dating with Natalia Juarez Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would your life change if anxiety wasn't an enemy to fight, but a whole-body signal you could learn to move through? In this Essential Series episode, you will learn that anxiety is a whole-body experience and how you can train your mind to move through anxiety instead of fighting it. This is a snippet from Episode 181, where Kelly speaks with licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, speaker, and TikTok therapist, Dr. Lauren Cook, to share insights from her international bestselling book, Generation Anxiety. In Generation Anxiety, Lauren describes the "three main sharks" that trigger anxiety (our own minds, society at large, and other people) and explains why naming our triggers can help us move through discomfort. They also talk about how anxiety shows up not only in our thoughts but also in our sleep, energy, and gut, and how certain food choices can cause or worsen anxiety, while others may ease it. Plus, you will learn how anxiety can run as a habit loop, how avoiding these feelings can keep the cycle going, and how becoming curious about our anxiety and changing our habits can make life feel lighter. Be inspired to ease overwhelm and feel calmer every day. Listen to the full discussion from episode 181 here! Learn more about Dr. Lauren CookFollow Dr. Lauren Cook on InstagramFollow Dr. Lauren Cook on TikTok Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Follow Twenty Outfit Wardrobe: Instagram Website: Mastersimplicity.com Purchase Lauren's Style Guide Download K&L's Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices