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-winning journalist, speaker, and author Celeste Headlee, based on her bestselling book, Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving.

Celeste opens up about her personal experience with burnout and reveals how our culture’s obsession with busyness is holding us back. She challenges the myth that more work equals more success, breaks down the flawed idea that time is money, and explains how multitasking is quietly making us less effective.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down, this episode is your reminder to rethink your relationship busyness and start making more space for rest, play, and what truly matters. Listen to the full discussion: Ep.131: Breakaway from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving with Celeste Headlee. Download K&L’s Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides Sign-up for Lauren’s Twenty Outfit Wardrobe Spring/Summer Master Class

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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 than adding more to your already-packed to-do list, they challenge you to flip the script and examine the habits, obligations, and distractions that may be holding you back. You'll discover how purposeful subtraction can be just as powerful, if not more so, than constantly striving for more. This episode will leave you feeling lighter, more focused, and inspired to move through your days with greater clarity and intention. Download K&L’s Free Skincare & Makeup E-Guides! Sign-Up for Lauren’s Twenty Outfit Wardrobe Spring/Summer Master Class

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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 York Times bestseller Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less. You'll learn about the science behind our natural tendency to add rather than subtract, and how we can counter this instinct by consciously considering subtraction as a powerful option. Plus, Kelly and Leidy share practical examples of how to apply the power of subtraction in everyday life. Listen to the full conversation in Episode 155: Subtract, The Science of Less with Leidy Klotz.

New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Steven Gundry shares the simple shifts that you can make today to better your health and supercharge your brain! Dr. Gundry is an internationally recognized cardiologist, heart surgeon, and medical researcher who is most widely known for his New York Times bestseller called, The Plant Paradox, and in this discussion he shares insights from his new instant bestseller called The Gut-Brain Paradox: Improve Your Mood, Clear Brain Fog, and Reverse Disease by Healing Your Microbiome. Your will learn about: 1) the connection between your gut and brain health, 2) how gut inflammation can lead to neuroinflammation, 3) how imbalances in your gut microbiome can contribute to anxiety, depression and neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s—and how you can avoid or reverse them. Plus, Dr. Gundry shares key takeaways from his gut-brain paradox program where he discusses what foods to avoid and a list of gut friendly foods to start optimizing your gut! DrGundry.com Dr. Gundry on YouTube The Dr. Gundry Podcast Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTubeWebsite: Mastersimplicity.com Submit Your Minimalist Lifestyle Story!

Kelly speaks with a former self-described shopaholic named Christina Mychas who learned how to break-free of emotional spending and regain control over her money and belongings.

Christina is a famed YouTuber, podcaster and the author a new exciting book called The Minimalist-ish Journal: Buy Less, Live Better, and Find Joy in What You Already Have.

In this discussion, you will learn practical tips to help you curb impulse buying, take charge of your spending, and find more joy in what you already own! Plus, you will be encouraged to escape the cycle of unnecessary purchases by taking on low buy or no buy challenges. Be inspired by Christina’s story and lessons and be motivated to change your ways from impulsive to intentional!

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Kelly and Lauren speak with Shelina Jokhiya, who is a best-selling author, podcaster and the Founder of DeCluttr Me (a leading professional organizing service operating in the UAE and GCC). Shelina is widely recognized for helping businesses and individuals (including those navigating mental health challenges) transform their spaces using no-nonsense decluttering and organizing solutions. You will learn strategies for dealing with items that are difficult to part with and methods to prevent clutter from piling up. Plus, Shelina shares her mantra to help you alleviate what she refers to as the "clutter cloud" that may be burdening your home and life. Be inspired by Shelina’s approach to decluttering and organizing and take the first step toward transforming your space and mind.

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Kelly and Lauren share part two of their latest candid Q&A discussion where they discuss their minimalist lifestyle stories and tips! In this second half, Kelly and Lauren ask each other some of the following questions: What is your favorite minimalist habit? Have you ever regretted letting go of an item? Do you find it difficult carrying out a minimalist lifestyle in society today? And, what is one area of excess you struggle with the most and how do you keep on top of it? Plus, Kelly and Lauren get personal and ask each other the question: What’s one habit or character trait that you have seen in me that you aspire to adopt or be? Be inspired as Kelly and Lauren continue to share their minimalist lifestyle stories and tips to help you embrace a minimalist lifestyle! Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Find a Simple Living Consult, The Closet Course, and Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com! 

Kelly and Lauren share in a fun and candid Q&A discussion where they talk about all things living simply including their minimalist lifestyle tips and stories! In this first part of a two-part Q&A, Kelly and Lauren ask each other some of the following questions: What is an old behavior you have started to unlearn since adopting a minimalist lifestyle? What are a few items you stopped buying as a minimalist? And, how do you manage temptations to buy things you don’t need? Plus, they each respond to the question: “I am not myself without...” Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories and be motivated to continue to join them in embracing a simpler way of life! Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Find a Simple Living Consult, The Closet Course, and Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com! 

Kelly and Lauren speak with famed decluttering expert, blogger, and YouTuber, the inspiring and humorous, Dana K. White! Dana is most widely recognized for her blog called, A Slob Comes Clean, where she shares reality-based cleaning, decluttering and organizing advice that can work for everyone! After struggling with keeping her own home under control, it became Dana’s goal to help others adopt realistic home management strategies and to share a message of hope for ‘the hopelessly messy!’ You will learn about how to remove any feelings of shame about the clutter in your spaces, why it’s important to understand your clutter threshold, and how to break free of the cycle of constantly decluttering and organizing. Plus, Dana shares tips on how to get started with decluttering, how to manage the constant influx of things coming into our homes, and how to go from hopeless to hopeful! Be inspired by what Dana calls her ‘deslobification journey’ and be motivated to give yourself grace and finally get your home under control! Read Dana's New Book: Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House! Dana's Blog: A Slob Comes Clean Follow Millennial Minimalists: Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube Find a Simple Living Consult, The Closet Course, and Partner Discounts: Mastersimplicity.com! 

Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories and be motivated to adopt a more meaningful life with less! Kelly and Lauren are interviewed on The Simple & Intentional Podcast with host Sarah Horgan who is a celebrated decluttering expert, wife, mom, and teacher. Sarah’s journey to simplicity began in 2014 when she was diagnosed with cancer, and after becoming a mom 6 years ago, her desire to live simply deepened even further. In this discussion, Kelly and Lauren share their early minimalist lifestyle stories as well as the various ways embracing minimalism has improved their lives (e.g. greater self-awareness, reduced anxiety, less stress, fewer distractions and improved focus).  Kelly also shares inspiring insights and quotes from recent guest interviews and Lauren shares helpful tips on how to simply your wardrobe and start loving the clothes you already own again.  Plus, Kelly and Lauren reveal their favourite minimalist lifestyle quotes, the stuff they can’t live without, and their best advice to help you get started with this lifestyle!  Learn more about Sarah HoganListen to the Simple + Intentional Podcast

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