Ep 209: Minimalist Living: How to Create a Balanced, Intentional Life with Kelly Foss
In this episode of the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast, the host, Deanna Yates, interviews Kelly Foss, a minimalist adopter and one of the hosts of the Millennial Minimalists podcast, which focuses on living simply. Together, they engage in a deep conversation about the principles and practices of minimalist living, exploring various aspects of decluttering physical, mental, emotional and digital spaces. Kelly shares her personal journey into minimalism, offering valuable insights and practical strategies for creating a balanced, intentional life.
Throughout the episode, listeners will gain valuable tips on how to tackle sentimental clutter, foster supportive relationships and maintain a clutter-free lifestyle. Deanna and Kelly discuss the importance of living with intention, prioritizing meaningful experiences over material possessions and finding joy in simplicity. Whether you're just starting your minimalist journey or looking for new ways to simplify your life, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiration to help you live more intentionally.
Key Takeaways:
- Practical strategies for decluttering physical, mental, emotional and digital spaces.
- Tips for dealing with sentimental clutter and fostering supportive relationships.
- Insights into the benefits of minimalist living and how it can lead to a more balanced life.
- Actionable steps for simplifying your life and focusing on what truly matters.
- Inspiration to embrace minimalism and create a life filled with intention and purpose.
About Millennial Minimalist:
Millennial Minimalists is a podcast on living simply. They are two Canadian millennials and minimalists on a mission to live more with less. Together they help listeners simplify their lives and live with greater intention.
They have 201 episodes, and 1.3+ Million listens to date, and noteworthy interviewees include New York Times bestselling authors, Gretchen Rubin (Outer Order, Inner Calm), Barry Schwartz (The Paradox of Choice), Greg McKeown (Essentialism and Effortless), Nir Eyal (Indistractable), Patrick J. McGinnis (FOMO), Dr. Judson Brewer (Unwinding Anxiety), Humble the Poet (How to be Love(d)), Light Watkins (Travel Light), Celeste Headlee (Do Nothing), Anthony O’Neal (Debt Free Degree), and simple living thought leaders and authors, The Minimalists’ T.K. Coleman, Joshua Becker, Colin Wright and Courtney Carver, to name a few.
They’re grateful for their dedicated audience which spans globally, with the largest listenership in Canada, the United States, and the UK.
Their dynamic is fun and interesting. Lauren is the natural minimalist who innately found success in managing the physical excess in her life, and Kelly is the minimalist adopter. Together they run one-on-one discussions about our minimalist lifestyle journeys and lessons, and interviews with minimalist thought leaders and best-selling authors in the personal development space.
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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Based in San Diego, CA, Deanna helps high-achieving moms clear the clutter from their homes and lives.
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