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Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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236: Decluttering Printed Photos, My Best Friends, & Being Sensitive vs. Having Compassion
12/11/2026 | 17 mins.Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. Old photos overwhelm me. They are thrown in boxes…at least they are cute boxes!
2. Do you have a best friend? Excluding your spouse.
Listener recommendation: Project Hail Mary (book and movie)
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 24: Decluttering Photos On Our Phones and In Our Homes
Ep 229: Adult Sibling Relationships: How We Became Close Despite Our Differences (feat. my brother, Jim Oliver)
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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Website: www.shannonleyko.com
Instagram: @shannonleyko
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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:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket which comes in 4 cute colors with your Yoto purchase.
Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/paring
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: 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!
Have someone take your clutter with 1-800 Got Junk! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
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/adchoices235: In-Law Problems? How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Handle Family Tension with Diane Davis, LPC
11/11/2026 | 1h 6 mins.Navigating in-law relationships while building your own family can stir up complicated emotions, so licensed professional counselor Diane Davis joins me to talk through how to handle it.
We Cover:
How childhood family roles shape the way we show up in adult relationships
What we usually get wrong about "setting boundaries"
What to do if your in-law never warms up to you, no matter what you do
We all know in-law relationships can be tricky, but the good news is that listening to this episode can help!
Reminder: We're in a 10-week Good Stuff series all about family. On Tuesdays, we talk about decluttering our lives. On Wednesdays, we talk about what we want to FILL our lives with–the good stuff! And family is the good stuff.
DIANE DAVIS, LPC:
Instagram: @dianedavistherapy
Website: https://www.dianedavistherapy.com/
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 about Don't Save the Good Stuff!
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:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket which comes in 4 cute colors with your Yoto purchase.
Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/paring
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: 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!
Have someone take your clutter with 1-800 Got Junk! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
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/adchoices234: Is Minimalism an Unhealthy Need for Control?
10/11/2026 | 45 mins.Today, I’m taking on the biggest criticisms of minimalism and sharing why I still stand behind it.
The difference between healthy control and control-oriented decluttering
Valid critiques of minimalism, from optimization culture to aesthetic consumption
Five benefits of healthy decluttering
I hope today's episode inspires you to remember the true benefits of decluttering, and that it's not about being overly strict with your life.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out about Don't Save the Good Stuff!
Ep 70: Is Decluttering Just for the Financially Secure? with Aubrey High
Ep 51: Getting to the Root of Our Clutter with Jenny Albertini
Ep 126: ADHD Decluttering & Organization Tips with Libbi Moore
Ep 189: Environmentally Friendly Decluttering with Tom Szaky
Ep 109: What to Do with Clothes that Don't Currently Fit
Ep 217: Our Adoption Story: An In Depth Breakdown of How Adoption Works
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 about Don't Save the Good Stuff!
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:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket which comes in 4 cute colors with your Yoto purchase.
Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/paring
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: 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!
Have someone take your clutter with 1-800 Got Junk! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
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/adchoices233: What to Do If You Don't Want Gifts This Christmas, Will I Write Fiction?, & Missing Friends
05/11/2026 | 17 mins.Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. I was hoping you could share some insight on how to respond when people ask what you would like as a birthday or Christmas gift when you are trying to declutter. I know you have touched on this topic for kids but I’m wondering if you have advice for adults.
2. Will you ever write fiction?
Listener recommendation: Married at First Sight Australia
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Free Gift Request Template
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:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket which comes in 4 cute colors with your Yoto purchase.
Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/paring
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: 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!
Have someone take your clutter with 1-800 Got Junk! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
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/adchoices232: How Academic Pressure Hurts Kids’ Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do) with Dr. Stuart Slavin
04/11/2026 | 1h 1 mins.As parents, we want our kids to succeed, but when does the pressure to achieve start taking a toll on their mental health?
I sat down with Dr. Stuart Slavin, pediatrician, researcher, and author of The Success Trap, to discuss how screens aren't the only culprit of anxiety and depression in teens today. We also have to look at academic expectations, competitive extracurriculars, and the fear of disappointing others.
But have no fear—this episode is far from doom and gloom! Dr. Slavin shares practical ways to help our kids pursue success while making room for play, healthy struggle, and the discovery of who they are beyond their accomplishments.
DR. STUART SLAVIN
Book: The Success Trap
Website: https://drstuartslavin.com/
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:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to get $15 towards a protective Adventure Jacket which comes in 4 cute colors with your Yoto purchase.
Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift, go to uncommongoods.com/paring
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: 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!
Have someone take your clutter with 1-800 Got Junk! Book your free in-person estimate today at 1800gotjunk.com or call 1-800-468-5865
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!)
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