Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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173: If Ethical Shopping Feels Too Expensive, Keeping a Loved One's Memory Alive, & Summer Childcare
Jun 18, 2026
17m 07s
172: How to Build Community and Make Friends Anywhere You Live with Bethany Roth
Jun 17, 2026
51m 19s
171: How to Organize Your Home So It Actually Stays Organized (Macro vs. Micro Organizing)
Jun 16, 2026
39m 17s
170: How to Nudge Your Parents to Declutter, Military Wife Life, & Learning Finnish
Jun 11, 2026
14m 47s
169: Losing Community After Wrestling with Faith and Experiencing Divorce with Mallory Andrews
Jun 10, 2026
56m 38s
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| 6/18/26 |  173: If Ethical Shopping Feels Too Expensive, Keeping a Loved One's Memory Alive, & Summer Childcare | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. I looked at the Basics website for ethical clothing - holy moly the prices? How to even start? 2. How do you keep your mom’s memory alive with your kids? (Mom died @23, 2 toddlers) Listener recommendation of the week: Kin by Tayari Jones Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Ep 37: Curating Simple & Ethical Closets with Lacey Woodroof abasicshop.com @sheisapaigeturner PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 17m 07s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | 172: How to Build Community and Make Friends Anywhere You Live with Bethany Roth | Bethany Roth is a military spouse who has mastered the art of building community no matter where life takes her. Since I'm a military spouse, too, we both dig into what it really means to create belonging in new places and why kindness is the foundation of any strong community. I hope this conversation leaves you feeling inspired to reach out, show up, and invest in the people around you. BETHANY ROTH Instagram: @bethanyraeroth TikTok: @bethanyraeroth YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bethanyraeroth PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 19s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | 171: How to Organize Your Home So It Actually Stays Organized (Macro vs. Micro Organizing) | Everyone I know pulls their hair out because it's one thing to organize the house...it's another for it to STAY organized. That's what today's episode is for! I break down the difference between macro and micro organizing, when to use each type, and how to make sure your house doesn't explode 30 seconds after you finally have it looking good. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE How to Declutter Your Kitchen (YouTube video) Ep 77: What If I End Up Needing What I've Decluttered? Ep 5: Decluttering Sentimental Items Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts Shoe Organizing Bin PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 39m 17s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | 170: How to Nudge Your Parents to Declutter, Military Wife Life, & Learning Finnish | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do I gently encourage my parents to start going through their stuff? There’s so much! 2. Did you know you would be a career military wife when you married your husband? Listener recommendation of the week: Caroline Chambers Instagram: @carochambers Substack: What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking Cookbook: What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Ep 68: Decluttering for Senior Adults & Their Families with Jeannine Bryant PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 14m 47s | ||||||
| 6/10/26 | 169: Losing Community After Wrestling with Faith and Experiencing Divorce with Mallory Andrews | This is a super vulnerable and real conversation with my childhood friend, Mallory Andrews, about what it means to trust yourself when everything you've known begins to shift. Mallory opens up about walking away from her evangelical Christian community and the recent end of her almost 20-year marriage—and what both experiences have taught her about true belonging. We cover: Why leaving a community can bring both relief and grief at the same time How the pressure to conform removes the ability to be fully engaged and attached to people Why it’s not always true that during hard seasons we need to reach out…sometimes that cocooning period is helpful …and more. Whether you're navigating a shift in faith, relationships, or identity, this episode is a reminder that you deserve to belong exactly as you are — no performance required. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ep 71: How Growing Up in a Cult Made Me More Intentional MALLORY ANDREWS: Instagram: @lifebymallory Substack: If I’m Being Honest PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 56m 38s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | 168: Why Playing the Long Game Always Works—Including for Decluttering with Carrie Fabris | Wow—I was blown away by executive coach Carrie Fabris this week on Paring Down! We talked all about how to stick to our goals (decluttering and otherwise). Carrie shares practical frameworks for staying focused on what actually matters, especially when results don’t happen overnight. What you’ll learn: • How to use the “VIBE” framework to prioritize goals and protect your energy • Why burnout isn’t about stress itself—it’s about the lack of stress recovery • Why saying “no” right now doesn’t mean “no” forever …and plenty more. Whether you're clearing out your closet or rethinking your career, this conversation is a reminder that focused, intentional action will always take you further than trying to do everything at once. CARRIE FABRIS: Website: https://careerframe.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cfabris-reframe-coaching-training/ Instagram: @cdfabris PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 55m 17s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | 167: If You Have Too Much Furniture, My Favorite Kid Age, & Finish-It Friday | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. I think we have too much furniture for our house but I can’t figure out what could go? 2. Which kid age has been your favorite? Listener recommendation of the week: Finish-It Friday with an "Unfinished Business" Bin MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Effortless - book by Greg McKeown Ep 85: Become an Essentialist with NYT Bestselling Author, Greg McKeown Ep 68: Decluttering for Senior Adults & Their Families with Jeannine Bryant PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 13m 49s | ||||||
| 6/3/26 | 166: Can Social Media Build Healthy Community? with Shannon McKinstrie | Shannon McKinstrie is a social media strategist with a refreshingly grounded take on what it truly means to build community online, and this conversation covers it all. We dig into what separates a thriving, supportive digital space from one that drains you. We Cover: What makes an online community genuinely healthy and supportive Red flags that signal a community has become unhealthy How algorithms shape the way we build and experience community How to stop feeling weird joining inside jokes online The powerful connection between our offline relationships and our online communities Shannon's perspective is one you will want to carry with you the next time you open an app and wonder whether the spaces you are in are actually serving you. SHANNON MCKINSTRIE: Instagram: @shannonmckinstrie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShannonMcKinstrie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmckinstrie/ Website: https://shannonmckinstrie.com/ Good Content Podcast PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 44m 30s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | 165: The 15 Best Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Decluttering Easy | It's much easier to declutter when we filter our choices through certain questions, so I've compiled the best 15 questions to ask yourself when decluttering. Some are famous ("Does this spark joy?") and some are recent viral sensations ("If this had poop on it, would you wash it off or throw it away?"), but I break down why they work (and circumstances when they don't). Choose your favorites from this list and let them help you part with your clutter! Thank you to the listener who requested this episode! Such a great idea to get these helpful questions all in one place. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Brand New Freebie: 15 Questions to Ask Yourself When Decluttering Freebie: 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each) Freebie: Know Your Why Worksheet The Minimalist Home - book by Joshua Becker Ep 123: How Minimalism Can Change Your Life with Joshua Becker Ep 153: 20 Things I'm Decluttering Before Moving to Finland Ep 79: Decluttering Before You Move (or Mock Move) Ep 75: Minimalism Hot Takes Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs. PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ $250 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 49m 02s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | 164: Decluttering Fatigue, The Time My Son Got Stuck in a Chair, & The Enneagram | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. I got decluttering fatigue after our recent move to a temporary rental. Motivation tips? 2. What is your favorite funny memory in your life? Moment that makes you laugh still? Listener recommendation of the week: Benson's Table Tasty Salt Substitute MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ep 99: 7 Tips to Conquer Decluttering Burnout Ep 133: Using Our 5 Senses to Create Joy PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 45s | ||||||
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| 5/27/26 | 163: Why Gatekeepers Always Lose Even Though They Think They're Getting Ahead | It's the WORST when people "hide" information or help because they think it will help them get ahead or gain respect...psychology tells us it will do the opposite. In this Good Stuff episode about filling our lives with community, I unpack why we're prone to gatekeeping and why it ultimately works against us. In fact, sharing knowledge, connections, and resources freely is the key to building real community and personal success. What you'll learn: The three mental traps that make gatekeeping feel logical—even when it isn't Why sharing what you know actually deepens your own expertise through the "protege effect" How weak ties and becoming a connector can open doors your closest relationships never could ...and more. If you're ready to stop protecting your seat at the table and start making the table bigger, this one's for you. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ep 45: Determining Your Priorities with Ashli Pollard Ep 39: How Living with Less Inspires Generosity with Glen Van Peski Ep 150: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Lives with Leidy Klotz The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 39m 44s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | 162: Stop Overshopping for Good and Finally Declutter Your Clothes with Lauren Morley | It's counterintuitive, but a simple wardrobe can actually make your style even better! In this episode, I'm sitting down with Lauren Morley, founder of the 20 Outfit Wardrobe, who helps people simplify their closets by curating just 20 outfits they love and wear on rotation. We Cover: Why no one is paying attention to outfit repeating as much as you think. How to recognize when your shopping habits may have become unhealthy. The real financial benefits of consuming less and shopping with intention. It's entirely possible to feel great about what's in your closet while avoiding decision fatigue that comes with too much shopping! LAUREN MORLEY: Instagram: @twentyoutfitwardrobe Website: https://www.twentyoutfitwardrobe.com/ PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare (sitewide) with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 48m 42s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | 161: How to Get Kids to Clean Up After Themselves, Tech Tools, & Murder | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do you get kids to clean up after themselves without feeling like you're nagging? 2. What are some technology tools that you use to organize your life? Listener recommendation of the week: Emesis Bags MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Shoe bin organizer Ep 100: Life-Changing Hacks to Make Tech Your Personal Assistant with Amanda Jefferson Calendly - arranging meetings Crime Junkie podcast My email: paringdownpodcast@gmail.com PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 15m 34s | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | 160: Secret Sessions, Friendship Bracelets & What Makes Swifties Different with Olivia Levin | Olivia Levin, New York Times bestselling author of The Story of Us: How the Taylor Swift Fandom Changed Our Lives, joins me to explore what makes the Swiftie community one of the most powerful fandoms in the world. From meeting Taylor at a secret session to selling Eras Tour tickets at face value, Olivia shares how a shared passion can create genuine, lasting human connection. In this episode, you'll learn: Why authenticity and vulnerability are the foundation of any strong community — online or off What is Taylor Swift like in real life? How showing up unapologetically as yourself attracts the right people and creates real belonging Whether you're a longtime Taylor Swift fan or just curious about the magic behind this community, this conversation will leave you inspired to show up more authentically in your own life. OLIVIA LEVIN: IG: @swiftiesforeternity Buy her bestselling book: The Story of Us PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 47m 49s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | 159: The Truth About Decluttering Influencers and How They Get Paid with Elisabeth Beam | This episode is a little different than usual because it's not an official interview...instead, one of my close friends and fellow "influencer" Elisabeth Beam joined me to have a candid conversation about how we navigate the contradictions of decluttering while making it our career. We answer: • Why would decluttering influencers work with brands if they sell stuff...aren't we supposed to be getting rid of stuff? • How much money do you actually make as an "influencer"? • What goes into making courses, guides, challenges, etc.? • Have we ever regretted a brand deal? ...and more. This one's a fun one, and I hope it helps you make more intentional choices as you navigate social media! MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Elisabeth's first appearance on Paring Down - Ep 15: Does Minimalism Deprive Our Kids with Elisabeth Beam Shannon's Substack FREE TRIAL ELISABETH BEAM: IG: @balancingbeams FB: https://www.facebook.com/balancingbeams/ PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 03m 47s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | 158: Burn It All Energy, How to Write a Book, & Bad Dogs | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do I channel the burn it all energy into something useful? 2. Any advice on how to go from dreaming about writing a book to actually writing it? Listener recommendation of the week: Paradise on Hulu Sarah Cray - Let's Make Art MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ep 109: What to Do with Clothes that Don't Currently Fit Ep 57: Should We Never Buy Anything Ever Again? (5 Ways to Be a Conscious Consumer) PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 14m 41s | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | 157: Community vs. Friendship: Why Not Everyone in Your Village Needs to Be Your Best Friend | In this episode, I break down the difference between friendship and community, and explain why confusing the two might be leaving you feeling disconnected. Understanding how these two types of relationships work differently could be the key to finally feeling like you truly belong. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why you can't substitute community with friendship (or vice versa) • The science behind "weak ties"—research shows that casual, repeated interactions with acquaintances may matter more to your daily wellbeing than the number of close friends you have • What makes a community actually thrive If you've ever felt lonely despite having good friends or wondered why something still feels missing from your social life, this episode will give you a whole new framework for understanding what you actually need—and how to find it. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Episode 81: The Art of Making Friends & How It Helps Us Declutter PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 42m 40s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | 156: Surprising Lessons on Simplicity from Sourdough Bread with Brett Wiewiora and Christina Cann | What do sourdough bread, world travel, and minimalism have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode, I sit down with Brett Wiewiora and Christina Cann, former owners of a 1,500-loaves-a-day bakery in Tampa who sold it all, packed their lives into carry-on luggage, and hit the road with their two kids—and their sourdough starter—to teach baking classes from around the world. In this episode, you'll learn: How simplifying their sourdough process taught Brett and Christina to let go of excess in general Why having a clear, purposeful goal makes decluttering and letting go dramatically easier Practical ways to raise kids who think intentionally about what they own, spend, and carry with them ...and more. If you've ever felt stuck under the weight of too much, this episode will give you a fresh (and unique) perspective on what it means to live a life unburdened from clutter. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) BRETT & CHRISTINA: Website: https://www.sourdoughlifestyle.com/about Sourdough Baking 101 Class IG: @sourdoughlifestyle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesourdoughlifestyle Substack: https://sourdoughlifestyle.substack.com/ PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 59m 00s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 | 155: Declutter with the Biggest Payoff, My Miss America Journey, & Libraries | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What decluttering project is the most bang for your buck? 2. Tell us more about your beauty queen journey! Listener recommendation of the week: Elbert the Curious Clock Tower Bear Libby library app MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Fridge Water Bottle Holder Ep 129: How to Declutter Your Closet Ep 141: Where to Start Decluttering (or Start Again) PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 18m 15s | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | 154: The Joy of Movement (Even If You're Not Into Fitness) with Beyonce's dancer, Deja Riley | Today I’m joined by my dear friend from high school, Deja Riley! Watching her career evolve from a professional dancer into a powerful voice in the fitness and wellness space has been so motivating. Deja shares how her time in the entertainment industry shaped her perspective on movement, which is why she now helps people connect to movement in a way that feels joyful and accessible. In this episode, you'll learn: • About Deja’s transition from dance the fitness industry • The mindset shift from performance-based success to what just feels good • Practical ways to make fitness feel approachable, flexible, and enjoyable. Deja reminds us that movement doesn’t have to look a certain way to be meaningful and bring more joy to our lives. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! DEJA RILEY Deja’s Favorite Step Aerobics Instructor: https://www.instagram.com/getfitwithdg/ Deja’s Pop Sugar Workouts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrlWO8pQwcKk8aP_dSY5w7k1kGvC1LR7L Visit Deja’s Website: https://dejariley.com/ Follow Deja on Instagram: @dejariley Follow Deja on TikTok: @dejaandjimmyizySPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 51m 33s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | 153: 20 Things I'm Decluttering Before Moving to Finland | I've been craving a personal decluttering episode—bringing you guys with me around my house while I declutter! And what better opportunity than thinking through what we'll need to declutter before moving to Finland! In this episode, I share 20 things I'll be decluttering—some are categories, and some are very specific things. I hope it inspires you to pare down your own home, too. (Moving or not!) MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Ep 79: Decluttering Before a Move (or Mock Move) PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 52m 22s | ||||||
| 4/30/26 | 152: Decluttering Boxes of Old Mail, Moving to Finland, & Is it Bad to Criticize Generosity? | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do you declutter boxes and boxes of old mail? 2. How are you feeling about your move to Finland? What’s your favorite ice cream flavor? Listener recommendation of the week: Too Good to Go App - Get day-ish old food sold at great discount MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Ep 22: Doom Piles & Mail The Power of Half by Kevin and Hannah Salwen PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System (a $189.99 value) on your 3rd box: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 16m 10s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | 151: 10 Subtle Things Stealing Your Joy | In this Good Stuff episode of the Paring Down podcast, I want to share about the flip side of joy—as in, what's getting in the way? So I decided to put together a list of 10 things that are stealing your joy and offers practical, research-backed ways to subtract them from your life. You'll learn: • What "personality trait" isn't one that you have to accept...you can free yourself from its trap! • How to avoid feeling low on time to get everything done • All about "attention residue" • The difference between problem solving and rumination ...and so much more! You can work on removing one thing at a time, and notice how much more room there is for joy when you stop letting these sneaky distractions and habits get in the way. MENTIONED THIS EPISODE Ep 40: Managing Your Busy Schedule Using Time Blocking 5 Calls app @goodnewsnetwork onlygoodnewsdaily.com @positivenewsuk PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System (a $189.99 value) on your 3rd box: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 50m 13s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | 150: How Our Surroundings Shape Our Lives with Author/Engineer, Leidy Klotz | What a treat today! Acclaimed engineering professor and author Leidy Klotz joins me on Paring Down to explore how our environments shape our lives more than we realize. From decluttering to designing meaningful spaces, this conversation will change how you see both your home and your habits. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why we instinctively add instead of subtract (and how to train your brain to notice better solutions) • How your environment is connected to “Self-Determination Theory," plus simple ways to design spaces that help you thrive • Why nostalgia can’t be bought, how overconsumption disrupts it, and how to intentionally create meaningful memories in your spaces This conversation is not only enlightening, but is deeply touching. I know it will change the way you see the world around you. LEIDY KLOTZ In a Good Place: How the Spaces Where We Live, Work, & Play Can Help Us Thrive Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less Website: www.leidyklotz.com Linkedin PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System (a $189.99 value) on your 3rd box: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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/ Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 58s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | 149: When Kids Ask About a Toy You Decluttered, Where I Find Hope, & a Near-Death Decluttering Win | Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What happens when you declutter your kids stuff and then they ask about it three years later? 2. What is a non-religious source of hope for you? Listener recommendation of the week: Get a pothos house plant Article I read: Effects of Indoor Plants on Human Functions MENTIONED THIS EPISODE The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Ep 19: Decluttering as a Couple with my husband, Aaron Leyko PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) PARING DOWN RESOURCES (free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!) SPONSORS: Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING Get 10% off your first order of OSEA skincare - sitewide - with code PARING at OSEAMalibu.com 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Nutribullet® Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System (a $189.99 value) on your 3rd box: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 14m 43s | ||||||
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