Millennial Minimalists
Self-Improvement
About
A podcast on living simply. Follow millennial Kelly Foss and her guests, and be inspired to design a simpler, more intentional life.
Episodes
- Minimalist Lessons & Tips with Diane Boden
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…
- The Science-Backed Way to Stop Limiting Yourself with Nir Eyal
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 in…
- Solo: Come Home to Yourself Through Minimalism
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, Ke…
- How Our Spaces Help Us Thrive with Leidy Klotz
Are your spaces supporting you or stressing you? If you have ever noticed that you feel calmer, clearer, or more like yourself in certain places, and more mentally cluttered in others, this conversation will explain why and help you become…
- What's Essential to You? With Greg McKeown
What is truly essential in your life, and what might you be holding onto that no longer deserves your time, energy, or attention? In this episode, Kelly and Greg explore how to identify what matters most and eliminate the rest. This snippe…
- Burnout & Boundaries with Chris Lovett (Pt. 2 of 2)
Are you still feeling stretched thin by modern work? In this second part of last week’s conversation, Kelly continues the conversation with bestselling UK-based author, TEDx speaker, and executive coach Chris Lovett to discuss burnout, wor…
- Burnout & Boundaries with Chris Lovett (Pt. 1 of 2)
Are you feeling stretched thin by modern work and wondering how to keep going without burning out? In this episode, Kelly is joined by bestselling UK-based author, TEDx speaker, and executive coach Chris Lovett for part one of a two-part c…
- Become Indistractable with Nir Eyal
What if becoming less distracted has less to do with your phone and more to do with what’s happening inside you? In this episode, Kelly is joined by behavioral design expert and New York Times bestselling author Nir Eyal for a powerful con…
- Quiet the Mental Noise with Katie McKeown
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 psychoth…
- More Style, Less Stuff with Myquillyn Smith
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, approach…
- Live with Less with Kelly and Lauren (Pt. 2 of 2)
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 que…
- Live with Less with Kelly & Lauren (Pt. 1 of 2)
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…
- 30-Day No New Things Challenge with Ashlee Piper
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 ep…
- Swedish Death Cleaning with Emily McDermott
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 declutt…
- Less Stuff, More Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
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 f…
- Minimalism with Kids (and Beyond) with Diane Boden
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 o…
- Unplug to Get Clear
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 the…
- The Freedom of Less (with What Are You Made Of? Podcast)
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 jou…
- Fertility, Simplified with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
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 !…
- The Year You Transform with Light Watkins
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 renow…
- Real Talk: Minimalism, Unfiltered
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! Yo…
- Minimalist Hotline: A Minimalist Travel Baking Life
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…
- Edit Your Life (Part 2)
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 ran…
- Edit Your Life (Part 1)
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!…
- Make Money Simple with Harry Sale
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 lear…
- Essential: Uncover & Break Your Mental Blocks with Brandon Epstein
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 performan…
- Seven Years of Simplicity (Behind the Mic)
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 influ…
- Essential: Ease Your Anxiety with Dr. Lauren Cook
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 mi…
- Essential: Less Stress in Love, More Connection with Thais Gibson
Want less stress in love and more connection? Start by knowing your attachment style! In this snippet from Episode 201, Kelly sits down with relationship expert and best-selling author, Thais Gibson, to unpack attachment theory and how und…
- Essential: Clean Up Your Digital Life
Are you feeling weighed down by endless emails, messy desktops, or an overflowing photo library? In this Essential Series episode, Kelly shares a snippet from a longer conversation back in episode 212, where she speaks with internationally…
- The Pursuit of Less, But More
What would your life look like if you embraced less, but gained more? In this one-on-one conversation, Kelly and Lauren explore the idea of "The Pursuit of Less But More." Together, they reflect on the areas of life where simplifying has b…
- Essential: Let's Talk FOMO & FOBO with Patrick J. McGinnis
What if you could make your FOMO (fear of missing out) and FOBO (fear of better options) work for you instead of against you? In this Essential Series episode, Kelly revisits a conversation with international best-selling author, speaker,…
- Anxiety 101 with Humble the Poet (Part 2 of 2)
In this second part of last week's discussion, you will continue to learn about anxiety and be inspired to ease your feelings by paying closer attention to them. Kelly speaks with fellow Canadian minimalist, spoken word artist, musician, i…
- Anxiety 101 with Humble the Poet (Part 1 of 2)
If you are an overthinker who often feels anxious and stuck, this episode is for you! You will be encouraged to unlearn the idea that anxiety should be avoided. Instead, you'll be motivated to approach these feelings with curiosity for mor…
- Essential: Embrace Uncertainty with Leo Babauta
If the chaos of everyday life has you feeling uncertain, or if the unknowns of a purpose-driven project are triggering resistance, this conversation is for you! In this snippet from episode 185, you'll be inspired to embrace uncertainty ra…
- Simplify to Focus
Do you ever feel like your attention is being pulled in a hundred different directions? In this one-on-one conversation, Kelly and Lauren explore how minimalism can be a powerful gateway to cultivating greater focus. With so much internal…
- Essential: How to Live with a Messy Partner with Tracy McCubbin
Whether you live with a messy partner and want more peace in your home or you are the messy partner, this episode is for you! In this essential series episode, Kelly speaks with the Founder and CEO of Los Angeles's leading decluttering fir…
- Ease Your Mind Through Financial Self-Care with Lindsey Konchar
Be inspired to let go, ease your mind, and nurture your financial wellbeing. Kelly and Lauren are interviewed by famed Financial Therapist and host of the Financial Self-Care podcast, Lindsey Konchar, to explore how prioritizing financial…
- Essential: Build an Intentional Life with The Minimalists' Joshua Fields Millburn
If you want to protect your time and attention and 'unbusy' yourself, this episode is for you! This clip is from episode 217, where Kelly speaks with New York Times bestselling author, Emmy‑nominated Netflix filmmaker, international speake…
- Essential: Build Better Phone-Life Balance with Catherine Price
If you find yourself mindlessly scrolling social media or constantly checking the news, you will love this conversation! This is a clip from episode 135, where Kelly speaks with award‑winning science journalist, speaker, and author Catheri…
- Our Minimalist Travel Diaries (Part 2)
Get ready to travel with greater intention! In this second part of last week's episode, Kelly and Lauren continue to share their top minimalist travel tips to help you feel more prepared, present, and at ease on your next adventure! Last w…
- Our Minimalist Travel Diaries (Part 1)
Get ready to simplify your next adventure! In this first part of a two-part episode, Kelly and Lauren share their top minimalist travel tips to help you feel more prepared, present, and at ease on your next adventure! Fresh from their sepa…
- Essential: Curb Impulse Spending with Anthony Ongaro
If you often find yourself making purchases you don't need or mindlessly clicking that BUY NOW button, this conversation is for you! This is a snippet from episode 142, titled Break Impulse Spending & Own Your Attention where Kelly speaks…
- Radically Reset Your Wallet & Mind with Ashlee Piper
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…
- Essential: The True Meaning of Minimalism with T.K. Coleman
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 ep…
- Part 2: Perfectly Imperfect Minimalism
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 wha…
- Part 1: Perfectly Imperfect Minimalism
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 liv…
- Essential: Why Busy Isn't Better
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-…
- Create Your Not-To-Do List
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 tha…
- Essential: Why We Always Add (And How to Stop)
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…