Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

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Episodes 142
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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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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141: Where to Start Decluttering (Or Start Again)

Apr 07, 2026 45m

If you want to declutter but don't know where to start, this is the episode for you! You’ll learn exactly how to overcome decluttering paralysis and take the first step without feeling…

140: When Over-Gifters Don't Stop Even After a Conversation, What's in My Basement, & Independent Kids [Chai Chat]

Apr 02, 2026 15m

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. My in-laws and parents never respect the conversations I’ve had about less gifts…now what? 2. In what areas do…

139: Making "Fun" Less Elusive in Adulthood [Good Stuff: Joy]

Apr 01, 2026 39m

In this episode, we unpack why "having fun" can feel elusive or even guilt-inducing, and how to create more genuine fun in our daily lives as adults. The big pictures is that fun isn’t optional for…

138: Swedish Death Cleaning with Emily McDermott

Mar 31, 2026 50m

How would your loved ones feel if they had to go through your stuff after you're gone? It's tough to think about, but the emotional weight of decluttering is heavy for those we leave behind. No one…

137: Knowing When You've Decluttered Enough, Maple Syrup, & the Mental Load [Chai Chat]

Mar 26, 2026 18m

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…

136: Can Humor Be Taught? with Dr. Janet Gibson [Good Stuff: Joy]

Mar 25, 2026 53m

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…

135: When People Feel Judged by Your Decluttered Life

Mar 24, 2026 39m

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…

134: Keeping Rarely Used Items, My Friendships, & a Giant Pacific Octopus [Chai Chat]

Mar 19, 2026 11m

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? -…

133: Using Our 5 Senses to Create Joy [Good Stuff: Joy]

Mar 18, 2026 36m

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…

132: How Minimalism Makes You Better at Your Job with Chris Lovett

Mar 17, 2026 56m

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…

131: Decluttering Guilt, Our Adoption Story, & Great Teachers [Chai Chat]

Mar 12, 2026 15m

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…

130: The Underrated Power of Joy-Filled Stories with NYT Best-Selling Author, Katherine Center [Good Stuff: Joy]

Mar 11, 2026 1h 3m

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…

129: How to Declutter Your Closet

Mar 10, 2026 48m

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…

128: Big vs. Small Decluttering Projects, My 2026 Goals, & Magnesium Lotion [Chai Chat]

Mar 05, 2026 14m

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…

127: 5 Science-Backed Ways to Get Out of an Emotional Slump [Good Stuff: Joy]

Mar 04, 2026 39m

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…

126: ADHD Decluttering & Organization Tips with Libbi Moore

Mar 03, 2026 59m

- 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…

125: 7 Simple Living Lessons from Life in Alaska

Feb 24, 2026 48m

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…

124: Stop Feeling Stressed by Your House with Katy Joy Wells

Feb 17, 2026 53m

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…

123: How Minimalism Can Change Your Life with Joshua Becker

Feb 10, 2026 1h

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…

122: How to Create Life-Changing Habits with Hanna Seymour

Feb 03, 2026 1h 5m

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…

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Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living has published 142 episodes since October 2023, covering topics in Education, Home & Garden.

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