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Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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209: 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
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
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/adchoices207: My Involuntary Staunch Minimalism in Finland
08/09/2026 | 42 mins.Finally—I'm recording from our brand new home in Rauma, Finland! And I'm spilling all the details about our first month living with (almost) none of our stuff while it makes its slow journey across the ocean!
So come hang out with me while I figure out life in a new country, one borrowed towel at a time!
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
MY BOOK: Don't Save the Good Stuff
Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit
Ep 19: Decluttering as a Couple with my husband, Aaron Leyko
Ep 102: Creating Systems to Be Productive Toward What Matters with Chelsi Jo
Ep 186: Decluttering Your House is Only the Beginning of a Better Life with Suzanne Searcy Johnson
Ep 81: The Art of Making Friends & How it Helps Us Declutter
Ep 175: Combating Loneliness by Rethinking the Suburban Neighborhood with Eli Spevak
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
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/adchoices206: How to Ask for Help with Decluttering, My Biggest Surprise About Finland, & Robotic Lawn Mowers
03/09/2026 | 13 mins.Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. Any tips on asking for help? I feel like I want/need someone for support to get momentum.
2. What is the biggest surprise about Finland so far?
Listener recommendation of the week: Derry Girls on Netflix
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit
Episode 165: The 15 Best Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Decluttering Easy
Episode 83: Making the Most of Our Space with Khrystyne Jaspers
Virtual Decluttering Help with Khrystyne Jaspers: Schedule a free consult HERE and tell her I sent you! (Shannon Leyko)
Khrystyne Jaspers Instagram: @khrystynejaspers
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:
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/adchoices205: Figuring Out a Realistic Fitness Routine with Olivia Young
02/09/2026 | 51 mins.For those of us who aren't fitness junkies, it can be hard to figure out good fitness routines that don't feel overwhelming, inconsequential, or like one more thing on our to-do list.
This week I'm joined by Olivia Young, a registered dietitian and personal trainer who's built her career around helping people find a healthier relationship with movement and food.
She breaks down the mental blocks that keep so many of us from getting started, and shares practical ways to fit strength and cardio into even the busiest schedules.
Olivia's insights are a reminder that fitness doesn't have to be all or nothing. Tune in for a grounded, encouraging take on building habits that actually last.
OLIVIA YOUNG:
Instagram: @livbeyondthetable
Website: https://www.livbeyondthetable.com/
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY:
Get your FREE ticket to Get Organized HQ Virtual Summit
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:
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
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