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Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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212: Memories Attached to Stuff, Update After My Son Swallowed a Quarter, & Plant Lovers
17/09/2026 | 17 mins.Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. Sentimental stuff is so hard. When it is gone the memory is gone. What do I do?
2. What is the update about your son after he swallowed a quarter recently?
Listener recommendation of the week: Flik Flak kids watches by Swatch
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 5: Decluttering Sentimental Items
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
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
20% off your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (https://Zazzle.com)
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices211: The Effective, Accessible Remedy for a Struggling Mind with Rio Wilson
16/09/2026 | 46 mins.I wanted someone who isn't just pointing out that movement is good for our mental health, but who's actually doing something to help us bridge that gap.
So today we have the pleasure of hearing from Rio Wilson, licensed counselor and founder of the Brain-Body Therapy app. She joins me to unpack the connection between our brains and our bodies.
I share about a wild time when moving my body helped me get over a major heartbreak, and Rio walks us through which types of movement works best for different mental health conditions, where to start, and more.
RIO WILSON:
Brain-Body Therapy App in the App Store
Brain-Body Therapy App in Google Play
Rio’s Website: https://brain-bodytherapy.com/
Instagram: @brainbodytherapy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brainbodytherapyapp
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join my special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
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
Have someone take your clutter! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
20% off your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (https://Zazzle.com)
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices210: Saying No to Tempting New Things with New York Times Editor, Eric Athas
15/09/2026 | 51 mins.New York Times editor and author Eric Athas joins me today to explore why we’re so drawn to new things, and the way our modern world has amplified our desire for more.
We cover...
The present bias
The "new thing gap"
The good kind of novelty vs. the detrimental kind
And more!
If you ever get carried away in excitement about new things you probably don't actually need...do not miss this one!
ERIC ATHAS:
His book, Saying No to New: www.sayingnotonew.com
Substack: https://ericathas.com/newsletter
Join my special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
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
Have someone take your clutter! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
20% off your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (https://Zazzle.com)
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices209: What "Just In Case" Items to Keep & the Time I Recorded a Music Album in India
10/09/2026 | 23 mins.Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. Are there any valid reasons for keeping something just in case?
2. What are some of the most random things you’ve seen/done on your travels?
Listener recommendation of the week: The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra Adachi
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 52: Getting Past the "Wasted Money" When Decluttering
Ep 70: Is Decluttering Just for the Financially Secure? with Aubrey High
Ep 5: Decluttering Sentimental Items
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
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 your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at drinkag1.com/paring
Have someone take your clutter! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Get 15% off your first order of organic bedsheets and more at Boll & Branch (https://BollAndBranch.com/paring) plus free shipping with code PARING
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
Green Chef is the leading sustainable meal kit - (https://Greenchef.com/50paring) use code 50paring to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months
Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (https://Zazzle.com)
K12 Powered Schools offers tuition-free virtual public school- Enroll online today (https://K12.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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices208: Can We Survive without Smart Phones? with Andrew Dugan
09/09/2026 | 41 mins.What happens when you stop letting your phone dictate your attention? Andrew Dugan joins me to share his journey from smartphone dependency to creating a minimalist smartwatch—and we explore how technology can affect our mental health, focus, sleep, and relationships.
If you’ve ever felt like your devices take more than they give, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on using technology more intentionally rather than trying to get rid of it completely.
ANDREW DUGAN: Visit RIST.WATCH to order the simplified smartwatch
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
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 your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at drinkag1.com/paring
Have someone take your clutter! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Get 15% off your first order of organic bedsheets and more at Boll & Branch (https://BollAndBranch.com/paring) plus free shipping with code PARING
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
Green Chef is the leading sustainable meal kit - (https://Greenchef.com/50paring) use code 50paring to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months
Make custom gifts with Zazzle - save 25% on your first order (https://Zazzle.com)
K12 Powered Schools offers tuition-free virtual public school- Enroll online today (https://K12.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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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:
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 (free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!)
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