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If staunch minimalism feels too extreme, but you want to declutter your house to alleviate some stress, this is the podcast for you.
Shannon Leyko's style is like having your best friend in your ear, helping you get past those tough mental roadblocks that are keeping you from decluttering the things you don't need.
From New York Times bestselling authors to everyday people in the trenches of life, Shannon's guests give practical tips and mindset advice for intentional living and self-improvement.
Listen to Paring Down if you've ever asked yourself...
- Where do I start decluttering my house?
- Where do I start decluttering when overwhelmed?
- How do I declutter if I have ADHD?
- What if I end up needing something I decluttered?
- How can I stop shopping my shopping addiction?
- How do I stop being stressed?
- How do I keep my house clean?
- How do I tidy my room?
- How do I get my husband or wife to declutter?
- How many toys should a child have?
- How can I save money?
- What is minimalism?
- How can I be a minimalist with kids?
- What should I declutter first?
- How can I be a conscious consumer?
Find more of Shannon's work:
Instagram: @shannonleyko
Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Substack: https://shannonleyko.substack.com/
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Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. When do you reach decluttered “enough”?
2. How did you get started with writing? What's your favorite childhood movie?
Listener recommendation of the week:
• Thrive's Market maple syrup (I found out you need a membership, just FYI!)
• Ember heated mug
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Instagram: @shannonleyko
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Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
shannonsnyc.blogspot.com
Substack blog
My book: You're Completely Normal
Ep 22: Decluttering Photos on Our Phones & In Our Homes
Ep 123: How Minimalism Can Change Your Life with Joshua Becker
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
Free 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
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In this Good Stuff episode on the topic of joy, I sit down with psychologist Janet M. Gibson to explore the psychology of humor and how it impacts our mental health, relationships, and overall well-being.
We break down how humor works in the brain, why we all find different things funny, and how laughter can reduce stress and boost joy.
What you’ll get out of it:
Why laughter is powerful for stress relief and mental health
The science behind different senses of humor
How humor strengthens relationships and connection
Practical, everyday ways to use humor to feel happier
If you’re looking to boost your mental health, reduce stress, and feel more connected, learning to use humor intentionally can be a simple, science-backed way to do it.
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JANET GIBSON
https://www.grinnell.edu/user/gibsonj
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
Free 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
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Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
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Have you ever felt like decluttering makes other people in your life defensive? Like you're judging them–even though you're not? In this episode, I’m talking about the relationship tension that can come up when we choose to live with less stuff.
I break down why people might feel judged:
Natural comparison
Identity tied to possessions
Cognitive dissonance
Psychological reactance
The spotlight effect
And what I personally do to keep things positive:
Keep it personal (“this works for me”)
Avoid “should” language
Stay curious about others
Don’t give unsolicited advice
Never gossip
I hope this episode helps you better understand where other people's defensiveness might come from (and your own!), and how to navigate lifestyle differences without straining relationships or compromising your own values to keep the peace.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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Instagram: @shannonleyko
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Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!)
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
Free 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
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In this Chai Chat, I answer these listener questions:
• Is it okay to keep something that you rarely use but can’t easily borrow? - Sarah
• How do you maintain friendship as an adult and mom? - Sarah (different Sarah!)
Plus I give some final thoughts about the value of reading fiction!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Ep 81: The Art of Making Friends & How it Helps Us Declutter
The Correspondant
Remarkably Bright Creatures
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
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We often take our senses for granted, and rarely think about how to intentionally use them to create more joy in our lives! So today, we talk about:
• An overview to better understand all of our senses (beyond the primary 5!)
• How our senses affect our emotions (a scientific understanding)
• Practical ideas for how to produce joy through each of our 5 main senses: sight, taste, touch, smell, and hearing
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Life in Five Senses by Gretchen Rubin
Little Green Machine for cleaning couch, carpet, etc.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
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Today we welcome on Chris Lovett to talk about minimalism in the workplace, or as he calls it "corporate minimalism":
• How did Chris' personal journey with decluttering lead him to corporate minimalism?
• Who is responsible for eradicating pointless busy work — employees or executives?
• What happens if we opt out of "mandatory" meetings?
• How has Covid changed how we work?
Whether you work in corporate or not, this episode has plenty nuggets of wisdom for productivity and focusing on what truly matters.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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CHRIST LOVETT
Relentless: The Power of Doing Less in a Workplace that Demands More
The Discovery of Less
IG: @christolovett
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
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Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
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In this Chai Chat, I answer these listener questions:
• How to get through guilt of all the things I wastefully bought that I uncover when declutter? - Gwen
• Tell us more about your adoption story. - Rachel
Plus I give some final thoughts about how much I love teachers!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 121: What to Do with Everything We Declutter
Listener Recommendation: Currently Reading Podcast
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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How lucky are we?? Katherine Center, NYT Bestselling romance author, is joining us on this Good Stuff episode to talk about the importance of joy-filled stories.
We cover:
• Why exposing ourselves to positive stories can actually change the way we live
• The role of pain and struggle in developing joy
• Why Katherine chose to keep her romance novels PG-13
• The personal struggle Katherine put into one of her characters and how it shifted her view of herself
...and more!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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KATHERINE CENTER:
Katherine's newsletter: https://katherinecenter.com/newsletter/
Preorder Katherine's new book: The Shippers
All Katherine center books: https://katherinecenter.com/books/
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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Decluttering clothes is a unique challenge. So today, I cover:
• 7 major reasons decluttering our closet feels complicated
• 3 easy-to-remember and wildly helpful mindset shifts
• 3 practical steps to decluttering your clothes without the overwhelm
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Ep 109: What to Do With Clothes that Don't Currently Fit
Ep 52: Getting Past the "Wasted Money" When Decluttering
Ep 121: What to Do With Everything We Declutter
Ep 5: Decluttering Sentimental Items
Ep 77: What If I End Up Needing What I've Decluttered?
Ep 67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption
6 categories when sorting before you declutter:
Love & Wear Often
Special occasion
Sentimental
Don’t currently fit
Donate/Sell
Worn Out / Trash
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Welcome to the very first ever Chai Chat!! A 10-15 minute mini-episode each Thursday on the Paring Down podcast.
Each week follows this simple formula:
1. I answer a listener decluttering question
2. I answer a listener question about my own life
3. I share a listener decluttering win
4. I share a listener recommendation
5. I give some final thoughts
This week, I answer:
1. Is it productive to declutter one item a day, or does it have to be a big effort?
2. What are my goals for 2026? (And favorite shape of pasta?)
Listener recommendation of the week: Earthley Magnesium Lotion
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!)
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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Welcome to the VERY first Good Stuff episode on the Paring Down podcast!!
For the next 10 weeks, we'll be exploring how to design our lives around joy. To kick things off, today I share 5 science-backed strategies for producing more joy in our lives so that we're excited to wake up each morning!
Coming up in this series on joy:
• New York Times best selling romance author, Katherine Center on the importance of joy-filled stories
• Worldwide motherhood influencer, Libbi Ward of Diary of an Honest Mom, on finding joy in the hard parts of life
• Professor & psychologist Dr. Janet Gibson on the psychology of humor
• Popular Alaskan dairy farmer, Kelli Foreman, on the joy of working hard and using our hands
...and so much more!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!)
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
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- How do you avoid getting distracted by what you find when decluttering?
- How do you stop using piles as reminders?
- What if you like trying new hobbies regularly?
We're talking through all these questions for people with ADHD (and people without!) on today's episode with Libbi Moore of Neatly Ever After organizing service.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
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LIBBI MOORE:
neatlyeverafter.com
IG: @neatlyeverafterorganizing
FB: https://www.facebook.com/NeatlyEverAfter
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
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This episode was so fun to make! Not only do I get to share some fascinating tidbits about the state of Alaska and what it's like to live here, I share 7 lessons I've learned about simple living from life in such a remote area.
• What's the biggest difference when it comes to living here vs. the lower 48 in terms of daily stress?
• Am I scared of the giant Kodiak bears that are exclusive to the remote island where I live?
• Do I miss Chipotle?
• What do I do if I need something last minute, but there's no 2-day shipping and only one major store on the island?
Truly, this is a fun one! Hope you enjoy!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
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PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
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Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
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Fellow podcaster and new author, Katy Joy Wells, joins Paring Down today to talk about creating a home that doesn't stress you out.
We cover:
• Do you need to be a homebody or full-time homemaker to care about making home your happy place?
• What are our personal favorite spots in our homes?
• How do relationships come into play as it relates to clutter and peace inside of our homes?
...and more!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
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KATY JOY WELLS
The Maximized Minimalist Podcast
IG: @katyjoywells
Book, Making Home Your Happy Place
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
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Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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The most respected voice in modern minimalism, Joshua Becker, joins me today to talk about how living with less can change our entire life.
We talk about:
• the opportunity cost of clutter
• the dangerous mindset so many people have about money
• using experiments to see how much you actually need
...and more!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
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JOSHUA BECKER
https://www.becomingminimalist.com/
Uncluttered Faith (book): https://www.becomingminimalist.com/books/
Simplify Magazine: https://simplifymagazine.com/
Instagram: @joshua_becker
YouTube: @joshuabecker
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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Welcoming back author Hanna Seymour for the second time on Paring Down, and today we're talking all things habit formation.
• What can we do today to start a new habit?
• How can we avoid giving up?
• What different areas of life can habits be applied to?
I know you'll love this conversation and feel motivated to make the things that are important to you automatic.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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HANNA SEYMOUR
hannaseymour.com
Everyday Spiritual Habits (book): everydayspiritualhabits.com
*buy book directly from Hachette: HANNA20
Instagram: @hannaeseymour
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Shoe bin organizer
Ep 8: What the Bible Says About Our Stuff with Hanna Seymour
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
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Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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Figuring out what to do with all our stuff AND finding the time & energy to do it is one of the biggest hurdles to decluttering.
Here are some things I cover in this episode:
• The Goodwill controversy
• How to break free from perfectionism that paralyzes us
• 4 questions to help you determine which donation centers to pick
• The best principle I've ever heard for how to handle overwhelming decisions (shout out to Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius Way)
• Tips for donating, selling, & posting items online
...and more.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
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MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
pickupplease.org
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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If you've ever struggled with letting go of sentimental items after loss, I hope today's episode gives you both validation and encouragement.
I talk with Krista St. Germain of the Widowed Moms Podcast, who lost her husband to a drunk driver, and we explore the emotional weight of decluttering a loved one’s belongings.
You'll hear:
• mindset shifts around grief
• what it means to let go in a way that "feels like love"
• why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to releasing sentimental items
This comforting conversation offers gentle guidance for decluttering when space is limited or when keeping certain items no longer feels supportive for your wellbeing.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
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KRISTA ST-GERMAIN
The Widowed Mom Podcast
Episode: What to Say and What Not to Say to a New Widow
Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com
Instagram: @lifecoachkrista
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring
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Self-discipline doesn't have to feel exhausting!
In today's episode, I...
• Debunk 7 myths about self-discipline
• Share 5 core principles for developing self-discipline
• Suggest 5 specific areas to be self-disciplined about to keep a clutter-free home.
If decluttering feels like a cycle you keep repeating, this episode explains why discipline isn’t the enemy of an easy, enjoyable life—it's the key!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts
Ep 112: The Trap of Upgrading Our Lives
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
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High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING
25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring
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The problem with our determination to declutter in the new year is that we often go hard at the beginning and then burn out fast. Then what?
So today I brought on certified life coach and professional organizer, Tracy Hoth, to to discuss practical strategies for overcoming overwhelm, setting realistic expectations, and making real progress in just 15 minute decluttering spurts.
Tracy introduces her SPACE method for organizing, and highlights the emotional barriers that can hinder progress.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 81: The Art of Making Friends & How it Helps Us Declutter
TRACY HOTH:
Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/
Tracy's 15 Minute Challenge: simplysquaredaway.com/declutter
Tracy's Instagram: @tracyhoth
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING
25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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