Episodes

  • Saying No to New: Rewire Your Consumption Habits with Eric Athas

    Saying No to New: Rewire Your Consumption Habits with Eric Athas
    Jun 22 2026
    Are you constantly tempted by the newest gadget, trend, fashion item, or “must-have” product? Kelly speaks with author and Deputy Editor at the New York Times, Eric Athas about our obsession with newness and why we so often believe newer is better. Together, they explore how the constant pull toward buying new things can quietly cost us more than we realize — including our time, money, attention, peace of mind, and connection to what truly matters. Inspired by Eric’s new book, Saying No to New: Why New Things Are Stealing Your Time, Money, and Happiness, and How to Take Back Your Life, this conversation dives into the psychology behind novelty, the influence of marketing and frictionless shopping, and why modern culture makes it harder than ever to pause before we buy. Kelly and Eric also discuss how human beings are naturally curious and novelty-seeking but that novelty does not always need to come from consumption. Sometimes it can come from new experiences, creativity, learning, relationships, movement, travel, or simply approaching life with greater awareness. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why we are so drawn to new things How consumer culture profits from our desire for novelty The hidden costs of constantly chasing “the next best thing” How to pause and become more intentional before buying Ways to bring novelty into your life without spending more How saying no to unnecessary consumption can help you reclaim your time, attention, and values This conversation is a reminder that saying no to new does not mean saying no to everything new. It means becoming more aware of what truly adds value to your life and what may simply be distracting you from it. About Eric Athas: ericathas.com Pre-order the Book: Saying No to New Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website & Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • Our Minimalist Minimums (Pt. 2 of 2)

    Our Minimalist Minimums (Pt. 2 of 2)
    Jun 15 2026
    What does your version of “enough” actually look like? In this second half of last week’s episode, Kelly and Lauren continue their conversation on their personal “minimalist minimums” — the small habits, routines, boundaries, and standards that help them feel calmer and lighter each day. Together, they discuss the practical lifestyle systems that support everyday ease, including their minimalist kitchen setups, meal planning, movement routines, social priorities, digital boundaries, travel packing, and wellness routines. They also reflect on the deeper question of what makes life feel like it is working when you strip away the noise. You will hear about the lifestyle habits that genuinely work for them and be inspired to reflect on how minimalism can create more clarity, connection, and ease in your own life. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to simplify your kitchen setup and meal planning Minimalist approaches to food, fitness, and travel How to create social plans that feel energizing, not overwhelming Simple digital boundaries that support more peace and focus Why simplifying small daily decisions can reduce overwhelm How to create more space for what truly matters Whether you’re deep into minimalism or simply looking to feel more grounded and intentional, this episode will leave you inspired to simplify your routines, define your version of enough, and focus on what truly helps you feel calm, connected, and in a good place. Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website & Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Check out Lauren’s business: twentyoutfitwardrobe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Our Minimalist Minimums (Pt. 1 of 2)

    Our Minimalist Minimums (Pt. 1 of 2)
    Jun 8 2026
    What does your version of “enough” look like? In this episode, Kelly and Lauren explore their personal “minimalist minimums” — the small habits and standards that help them feel calmer, lighter, and more supported each day. In this first part of a two-part conversation, they focus on the everyday routines and spaces that shape how they feel at home and within themselves — from creating a peaceful home and setting simple cleaning standards to morning and evening routines, minimalist wardrobes, and skincare habits. Together, they share the lifestyle habits that genuinely work for them, while reflecting on how minimalism can create more clarity, calm, and ease in daily life. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to define your personal version of “enough” What helps create a calmer, more peaceful home Simple cleaning standards that can reduce overwhelm Morning and evening routines that support a calmer day Minimalist approaches to wardrobe, beauty, and skincare Why simplifying small daily decisions can help you feel more grounded Whether you’re deep into minimalism or simply looking to feel more calm and intentional in your everyday routines, this episode will leave you inspired to rethink what you really need to feel your best. Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Website & Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Check out Lauren’s business: twentyoutfitwardrobe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • For Anyone Feeling Anxious or Overwhelmed with Dr. Lauren Cook

    For Anyone Feeling Anxious or Overwhelmed with Dr. Lauren Cook
    Jun 1 2026
    Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed and looking for real tools to help you work through it? If so, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Kelly reshares a meaningful conversation from 2023 with Dr. Lauren Cook, licensed clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and author of Generation Anxiety. Dr. Lauren Cook explains what anxiety is, the many ways it can show up, and how it can affect both the mind and body. Together, Kelly and Dr. Lauren Cook explore the pressures that can make anxiety feel stronger, from big life decisions and work stress to social media, relationships, financial pressure, and the pressure to appear like we have it all together. Throughout this conversation, Dr. Lauren Cook shares practical tools that go beyond the everyday advice we often hear. You will learn why avoiding anxiety can sometimes make it stronger, how to move through discomfort with more self-compassion, and how to build habits and boundaries that help you feel more grounded and supported. Be inspired to better understand your anxiety, support yourself with more compassion, and feel less alone in what you are navigating. Learn about Dr. Lauren Cook & Generation Anxiety: www.drlaurencook.com Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Simple Lifestyle Systems with Shira Gill

    Simple Lifestyle Systems with Shira Gill
    May 25 2026
    Have you ever felt like your home, schedule, habits, or even your mindset could use a little editing? In this episode, Kelly speaks with globally recognized home organizing expert, small business strategist, and bestselling author Shira Gill, author of Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled. Together, they explore how to bring more intention and simplicity into everyday life, from your home and habits to your schedule, mindset, and relationships. Shira shares ideas from her latest book, LifeStyled, an intentional lifestyle toolkit designed to help you identify what needs editing and make small, meaningful changes that create more ease and alignment. You will learn how to build systems that keep your life organized, create habits that stick, let go of beliefs that no longer serve you, and adopt helpful stop-doings so you can better support the life you want to live. Be inspired to create more clarity, ease, and space for what matters most. Learn about Shira Gill & Her 3 Books: ShiraGill.com Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Minimalist Lessons & Tips with Diane Boden

    Minimalist Lessons & Tips with Diane Boden
    May 18 2026
    What if minimalism wasn’t about having less, but about making more space for what matters most? In this episode, Kelly is interviewed by minimalism thought leader, author, and celebrated podcaster behind the Minimalist Moms Podcast, Diane Boden. Together, Kelly and Diane explore how minimalism extends far beyond the home, and how simplifying can help us move through stress, decision fatigue, and major life transitions with more clarity and intention. Kelly shares her perfectly imperfect approach to minimalism, including mindset shifts around consumption, simple decluttering strategies for sentimental items, and practical ways to reduce overwhelm in everyday life. Be inspired to simplify in a way that feels realistic, let go of what no longer serves you, and create more space for the people, experiences, and priorities that matter most. Learn more about Diane Boden: minimalistmomspodcast.com Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself with Nir Eyal

    The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself with Nir Eyal
    May 11 2026
    What if transforming your limiting beliefs into liberating ones is the very shift you have been looking for? In this episode, Kelly speaks with behavioural design expert and three-time New York Times bestselling author Nir Eyal to share insights from his latest book, Beyond Belief. Nir shares where limiting beliefs come from, why they can be so difficult to break, and how they quietly shape what we notice, how we feel, and whether we move forward or stay stuck. And together they discuss science-backed studies and real-life examples that reveal how belief influences motivation, behavior, and personal change. You will come away with a deeper understanding of how your internal narratives may be shaping your daily life, and how shifting your beliefs can open the door to greater clarity, confidence, intention, and possibility. Be inspired to question the beliefs that may be holding you back, reframe what feels possible, and step more intentionally into the life you want to create. Get the book Beyond Belief: nirandfar.com Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Solo: Come Home to Yourself Through Minimalism

    Solo: Come Home to Yourself Through Minimalism
    May 4 2026
    Have you ever cleared the clutter from your home, only to realize there was deeper clutter within you? In this solo episode, Kelly shares a short personal essay called Coming Home to Myself Through Minimalism. In this reflective piece, Kelly explores how minimalism has helped her let go of more than physical clutter, creating the space to notice old beliefs, self-doubt, worry, and the thoughts we often try to avoid. She shares how embracing a more intentional way of living has helped her become more aware of her inner world, release what no longer serves her, and feel lighter, freer, and more grounded. Be inspired to reflect on your own inner clutter, create more space to hear yourself clearly, and consider how minimalism may help you come home to yourself, too. Follow Millennial Minimalists: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website including Partner Discounts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastersimplicity.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins