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

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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!
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