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.


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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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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, and cofounder of Sourdough Lifestyle. Brett began as a home baker before becoming co-owner of Gulf Coast Sourdough in Tampa, Florida, and today he travels the world with his wife Christina and their two daughters teaching virtual sourdough classes and exploring sourdough culture across Europe.

Last year, Brett and Christina completed a major home and life declutter, letting go of nearly everything to pursue a minimalist travel lifestyle focused on meaningful experiences rather than accumulating possessions.

In this conversation, Brett shares the pivotal moments that inspired their lifestyle shift, how their family released most of their belongings, and what he has learned from living out of a suitcase. He explains how he handles sentimental items, what this journey has taught him about his true needs, and how he and Christina are passing minimalist values on to their daughters.

He also offers thoughtful guidance for anyone considering a career change or lifestyle transition, along with practical ways to let go of clutter, reduce attachment to things, and embrace simple and intentional living.

Be inspired to live with less, create more, and design a life that supports what you value most.

Want to be a Guest on an upcoming Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com

Check out the Sourdough Lifestyle Website here.
Plus get 50% of the Sourdough Lifestyle 101 class by using code MINIMALIST at check out. Register here.

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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 range of minimalist lifestyle topics that you, our listeners, asked for! And in this second half, Kelly and Lauren discuss:

• Their thoughts on limiting the number of items they own so they actually use and enjoy what they have.
• Habits they use to manage impulse buying, online and offline.
• Organizing and cleaning routines that stick for them, and what they have stopped doing.
• Practical advice for living with a messy partner or roommate; keeping momentum as a solo entrepreneur or when working from home; and, for those considering a career pivot, key questions to move through fear and take action.
• What is making them feel mentally cluttered right now and their go-to resets.
• What "enough" means to them across different areas of life.
• How they say no to protect their time, including sample scripts you can use, and more!

Plus, Kelly and Lauren each respond to three rapid fire questions that we encourage you to also ask yourself including the question, "what am I avoiding that, if done this week, would simplify my life right now?"

Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories and feel motivated to further simplify your every day.

Want to be a Guest on a NEW Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com
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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!

In the most recent one-on-one episode, titled Seven Years of Simplicity, Kelly and Lauren asked you to complete a quick feedback survey where you shared the topics you would like to hear more of, and based on your responses, Kelly and Lauren put together a ton of great questions and share their lifestyle tips!

In this first half of a two-part discussion, Kelly and Lauren discuss:

• The daily practices they use to find more peace and calm.
• Their minimalist goals in this season of their lives.
• Solutions for managing "just in case" items, including how they work through their fears.
• The surplus items in their homes that may surprise you.
• What is on each of their needs lists and what is keeping them from purchasing these items.
• The items that have helped them simplify their lives and keep their spaces less cluttered.
• How this lifestyle has reshaped their personal styles.
• A few daily habits they carry out in a simpler way, and more!

Be inspired by Kelly and Lauren's minimalist lifestyle tips and stories, and feel motivated to further simplify your every day!

Want to be a Guest on a NEW Minimalist Hotline Episode? Email Kelly at millennialminimalists@gmail.com
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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 learn how to manage money or invest in school, today I'm speaking with Harry to simplify some of the most common questions about money and give you clear, practical answers.

Please note that this conversation is for educational purposes only and is not personal financial advice.

Harry shares general insights and approaches that have worked for him and his clients, and together he and Kelly offer honest stories about their relationships with money and the simple ways they save and invest.

You will learn the following:

- How to start a money plan by clarifying your "why"
- Practical ways to curb overspending
- Simple tactics to manage money during inflation
- Realistic saving targets per paycheck and how much to set aside for fun
- A straightforward system for freelancers to manage irregular income
- The difference between saving and investing
- Red flags before investing and why diversification matters
- What an emergency fund is, why it's crucial, how much to keep, and where to keep it
- Strategies to pay down debt and use credit cards wisely
- And more!

Be inspired to get your money questions answered and be motivated to build better savings and more peace of mind.

Connect with Harry at Harry Sale Wealth
Read Harry's Latest Blog: Make Money Simple
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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 performance coach and international bestselling author Brandon Epstein. A former football player, Brandon now helps leading athletes, founders, and creators think more clearly and feel better by upgrading their thoughts and emotional habits.

Together, Kelly and Brandon explore the overlap between mental performance and minimalism, including how our default is to add when we want change, even though the real shift often comes from letting go. They dig into why fear hooks us, how early core wounds shape our patterns, and what it takes to reprogram unhelpful habits and beliefs such as by getting curious, naming our patterns, and rewriting the script.

Brandon explains how the subconscious mind can bend our view of reality when it runs on old beliefs and why our job is to "update the code."

You'll be encouraged to pause and ask: What emotion am I feeling right now? and What do I believe to be true?

Be inspired to pause, get curious, and break unhelpful mental patterns for more peace.


Listen to the full discussion in Ep.211 Break Through Your Mental Blocks with Brandon Epstein
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