Episodes

  • Swedish Death Cleaning with Emily McDermott

    Swedish Death Cleaning with Emily McDermott
    Feb 16 2026
    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
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    57 mins
  • Less Stuff, More Happiness with Gretchen Rubin

    Less Stuff, More Happiness with Gretchen Rubin
    Feb 9 2026
    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
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    40 mins
  • Minimalism with Kids (and Beyond) with Diane Boden

    Minimalism with Kids (and Beyond) with Diane Boden
    Feb 2 2026
    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
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    45 mins
  • Unplug to Get Clear

    Unplug to Get Clear
    Jan 26 2026
    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
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    33 mins
  • The Freedom of Less (with What Are You Made Of? Podcast)

    The Freedom of Less (with What Are You Made Of? Podcast)
    Jan 19 2026
    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
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    26 mins
  • Fertility, Simplified with Dr. Lucky Sekhon

    Fertility, Simplified with Dr. Lucky Sekhon
    Jan 12 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The Year You Transform with Light Watkins

    The Year You Transform with Light Watkins
    Jan 5 2026
    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
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Real Talk: Minimalism, Unfiltered

    Real Talk: Minimalism, Unfiltered
    Dec 29 2025
    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
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    49 mins