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| 209: What "Just In Case" Items to Keep & the Time I Recorded a Music Album in India | 10 Sep 2026 | 00:23:29 | |
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/adchoices | |||
| 208: Can We Survive without Smart Phones? with Andrew Dugan | 09 Sep 2026 | 00:41:14 | |
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/adchoices | |||
| 207: My Involuntary Staunch Minimalism in Finland | 08 Sep 2026 | 00:42:47 | |
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/adchoices | |||
| 206: How to Ask for Help with Decluttering, My Biggest Surprise About Finland, & Robotic Lawn Mowers | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:13:06 | |
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/adchoices | |||
| 205: Figuring Out a Realistic Fitness Routine with Olivia Young | 02 Sep 2026 | 00:51:56 | |
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 | |||
| 204: How to Stop Feeling Behind on Your To-Do List with Megan Sumrell | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:56:03 | |
Most of us need a to-do list to survive, but there's one major issue with them that productivity expert Megan Sumrell helps us unpack today:
To-do lists are not a plan.
Megan has spent years helping women rethink how they plan their time, and this conversation is full of practical, refreshing ideas.
If you've ever ended a day feeling behind despite working nonstop, this episode is for you!
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
FriXion erasable pens
MEGAN SUMRELL
Grab your ticket to Plan-a-Palooza HERE!! (Oct 22-23, 2026)
Download the Pink Bee App on Google Play
Download the Pink Bee App on Apple
Listen to the Work+Life Harmony Podcast
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 | |||
| 203: How to Get Past Decluttering the Same Spots, Lindsay Clancy, & Our First Week in Finland | 27 Aug 2026 | 00:20:40 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. How do I get past feeling stuck doing the same spots (table, couch, entry) over and over?
2. Are you following the Lindsay Clancy trial? Who did it?
Listener recommendation of the week: The ChomChom roller for pet hair
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 | |||
| 202: Which Teeth Whitening Products to Avoid & Do You Really Need to Floss Daily? with Dr. Sanya Arora | 26 Aug 2026 | 00:50:01 | |
I learned SO MUCH today! I sat down with Dr. Sanya Arora to get real about what's actually happening with our oral health.
From flossing myths to the truth about whitening products, this conversation challenged a lot of what I thought I knew about how to take care of my teeth.
We Cover:
What actually matters more for preventing cavities than flossing
The hidden risks of mouth rinses
Which toothpaste could be wearing down your enamel
The surprising links between your dental health and conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and dementia
How Dr. Arora approaches patients with dental anxiety
And more!
I walked away from this episode with a completely new perspective on my own dental routine, and I have a feeling you will too!
DR. SANYA ARORA:
Instagram: @doctor.singer
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
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 | |||
| 201: Declutter by House Hushing with Myquillyn Smith | 25 Aug 2026 | 00:50:18 | |
What a TREAT! New York Times bestselling author Myquillyn Smith is on today's episode to help us declutter through a term she's coined House Hushing. (Also the title of her brand new book!)
Today's episode will help you create a home that feels not only peaceful and calm, but still highly personalized to YOU.
We Cover:
How to create a calmer, cozier home without sacrificing personality
Myquillyn's seasonal practice that helps her let go of clutter
Practical ways to create a home that can reset easily amidst daily messes
...and more.
If your home feels visually loud, cluttered, or difficult to keep up with, Myquillyn offers a fresh approach focused less on perfection and more on creating a home that works for you.
MYQUILLYN SMITH:
Get Your Copy of House Hushing HERE
House Hushing QUIZ
Website: https://thenester.com/
Instagram: @thenester
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 | |||
| 200: Decluttered but Still Overwhelmed, What I Changed My Mind About, & Meal Trains | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:15:54 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. What do I do if I’m organized, decluttered, and use everything I have but I’m still overwhelmed?
2. What’s something you recently changed your mind about?
Listener recommendation of the week: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Organize a free meal train
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 | |||
| 199: Separating Health from Weight with Zoë Bisbing | 19 Aug 2026 | 00:56:10 | |
I asked my followers who I should talk to about separating weight from health, and one name kept coming up. Zoë Bisbing is a psychotherapist specializing in body image and eating disorders, and she completely reframed how I think about my own body.
Here's what we get into:
The real difference between body positivity and body neutrality
How to tell the difference between pursuing health and pursuing thinness disguised as health
An honest, nuanced take on GLP-1 medications
How everyday spaces in your home (like the pantry or the bathroom) either support or work against a healthy relationship your body
If you've ever felt torn between wanting to feel physically stronger and not wanting to fall into diet culture, this conversation offers a way to hold both without shame.
ZOË BISBING:
Instagram: @mybodypositivehome
My Body Positive Home Substack DISCOUNT LINK: https://bodypositivehome.substack.com/paringdownpodcast
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/
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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| 198: Cleaning Tips that Don't Feel Too Extreme with Morgan Flores | 18 Aug 2026 | 00:54:12 | |
I sat down with professional house cleaner Morgan Flores, and she gave me permission to stop feeling guilty about my imperfect floor boards…while giving us tips to keep the house a bit more sparkling!
Morgan shares everything from her exact vacuum technique to the truth about why decluttering makes cleaning so much easier.
Whether you're drowning in laundry or just want a few pro tricks up your sleeve, this episode will leave you feeling more capable and a lot less guilty about the state of your home.
MORGAN FLORES:
Instagram: @morganized_living
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
O-Cedar Spin Mop
Bona Mop
Little Green Machine for Carpet & Upholstery
How to Make Perfect Vacuum Lines
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| 197: Decluttering Collectibles, Who I'd Switch Lives With, & Bribing Children | 13 Aug 2026 | 00:14:16 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. What about collectibles? Hubby collects…everything?
2. If you could switch lives with anyone for a day, who would it be?
Listener recommendation of the week: @OkeeDokeeBros
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
How to Declutter When You're a Collector (YouTube video)
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| 196: Ivy League Attorney Advice on How to Advocate for Your Health with Rayna Rayford | 12 Aug 2026 | 00:45:06 | |
Attorney Rayna Reid Rayford and I are old friends from Miss New York, and she’s become a powerful force for maternal advocacy. Today, you’ll hear how Rayna turned her own terrifying pregnancy experience into a nonprofit that's changing how women advocate for themselves in the doctor's office.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Practical tools for advocating for yourself at medical appointments, from tracking symptoms to asking the right follow-up questions
Why Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women
How to spot red flags with a healthcare provider
How to support someone else who needs an advocate for their health
Whether you're currently pregnant or not, this episode will help you walk into your next doctor's appointment (ANY type of appointment!) feeling more confident and heard.
RAYNA REID RAYFORD:
Website: www.pregnantandblack.com
IG: @pregnantandblack
TT: @pregnantandblack
Apple Store: Pregnant and Black App
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| 195: How Decluttering Reflects Our Values | 11 Aug 2026 | 00:45:36 | |
If you want to get in the mood to declutter, look no further than this episode! Today, I’m doing something a little different by sharing an episode I did on the Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast with Emily McDermott.
We talk about how decluttering reflects our values and practical ideas for reducing the amount of things in your home.
EMILY MCDERMOTT:
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm podcast
IG: @simplybyemmy
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| 194: When Do I "Arrive" at Decluttered?, Scheduling Around PMDD, & Living in the Grey | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:17:12 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. I’ve been at it for so long but still feel far from minimal/pared down enough- when do I arrive?
2. Tell us more about PMDD and how you schedule your time around it
Listener recommendation of the week: O’keeffe 30 spf chapstick - orange tube
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 137: Knowing When You've Decluttered Enough, Maple Syrup, & the Mental LoadEp 151: 10 Subtle Things Stealing Your Joy
Ep 103: Struggling Through PMDD to Declutter & Tidy
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| 193: Building an Empire of 10 Million Followers While Living with Chronic Illness with Rachel Farnsworth | 05 Aug 2026 | 01:00:39 | |
Rachel Farnsworth is an absolute force with over 10 million social media followers and her wildly successful brand, The Stay at Home Chef. But her chronic health journey is a story so wild it's hard to believe it's real.
She gives us an inside look at her struggle with Addison’s disease, how she lost the ability to walk and swallow, and what’s led to her recent recovery.
Rachel shares why she chose to build her business to spite her illness rather than in spite of it, and how "spoon theory" helped her fiercely prioritize her time and energy during her hardest years
If you've ever needed a reminder that resilience doesn't have to look like constant positivity, this conversation is raw, hopeful, and full of hard-won wisdom on what it really means to keep going.
RACHEL FARNSWORTH:
Website: https://thestayathomechef.com/
Instagram: @thestayathomechef
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStayAtHomeChef
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| 192: A Better Way to Plan Your Fall & School Year with Danielle McGeough | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:54:39 | |
If the busyness of the start of fall and a new school year stresses you out, today’s conversation with Danielle McGeough is for you!
We cover:
The difference between burnout and demoralization
How to figure out what actually matters to our families
Practical systems for managing school paper
How to prioritize activities and commitments
…and more.
Don’t let the new school year pressure you! This conversation is a perfect reminder that sometimes the most intentional thing you can do is subtract, not add.
DANIELLE MCGEOUGH:
Plan, Goal, Plan Podcast
Danielle’s Website: https://www.plangoalplan.com/stuck
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| 191: Decluttering Computer Files, My Favorite Way to Vacation, & the Savannah Bananas | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:14:39 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. Do you have any advice on decluttering and organizing files on a computer?
2. What’s your favorite way to vacation with your family?
Listener recommendation of the week: Emily Ley - Simplified
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 74: Removing the Chaos from Our Email Accounts & Desktops with Shawn Lemon
The Savannah Bananas: @thesavbananas
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| 190: Shocking Things that Bring People to the Emergency Room with Dr. J Mack Slaughter | 29 Jul 2026 | 00:55:00 | |
I sat down with Dr. J Mack Slaughter—ER physician, former boy band member, and one of my favorite follows on social media—for a conversation that's equal parts entertaining and genuinely lifesaving.
Here's what I learned, and what you'll take away too:
Which common situations usually don't require an ER visit (and the specific warning signs that mean you should go immediately)
The most avoidable dangers that send people to the ER most often
How to spot health misinformation online
How to be aware of risks while still living fully
If you've ever wondered what's really worth worrying about, you'll want to tune in to this episode!
DR. J MACK SLAUGHTER
Instagram: @dr.jmack
TikTok: @dr.jmack
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmackslaughter
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE4BVXS2uVWApfsHpqhJyWw
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| 189: Environmentally Friendly Decluttering—from Recycling Razor Blades to the Truth About Greenwashing with Tom Szaky of TerraCycle | 28 Jul 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
This is such a fascinating episode for anyone who wants to declutter while being mindful about the environment! I’m joined by Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle, who gives us a behind-the-scenes look at recycling and his unique approach to reducing waste.
We get into the truth about greenwashing, how TerraCycle recycles unique items like cigarette butts, diapers, and razor blades, and even how mindful consumption has affected how often Tom washes his hair.
If you've ever wondered what actually happens to your recycling—or felt guilty about what you can't recycle—this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, hopeful, creative, and determined to alter your consumption.
TERRACYCLE WEBSITE: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/
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| Getting Past the "Wasted Money" When Decluttering (Summer Saturday Throwback) | 25 Jul 2026 | 00:45:06 | |
If you struggle with decluttering because it feels like watching bags of money go out the door, then this episode is for you!
In it, I share not only helpful mindset shifts, but practical ways that decluttering actually helps us financially in the long run.
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| 188: How to Request Money Instead of Gifts, Homemade Chai Lattes, & Washing Scrunchies | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:14:39 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. What’s the best way to ask for money for a gift instead of stuff?
2. How do you make your chai lattes?
Listener recommendation of the week: Away luggage
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Email Chai Chat submissions to paringdownpodcast@gmail.com
Gift Request Template
TAZO Chai Latte Concentrate
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| 187: Opening Up About My Health: Postpartum Struggles, Weight Fluctuations, PMDD and More | 22 Jul 2026 | 00:43:36 | |
I'm kicking off a brand new 10-week series on health for these Good Stuff episodes—what do we want to fill our lives with? Health seems like a great option to me!
Before we dive in with an impressive array of expert guests in this series, I wanted to start with a vulnerable solo episode about my own health journey—physical, mental, and everything in between.
If you've ever felt like health talk online is more about hacks and appearances than an honest desire to take care of the bodies that help us enjoy life, I know you'll enjoy this new series! And I hope this first episode will help you feel less alone in your own struggles.
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Ep 103: Struggling Through PMDD to Declutter & Tidy
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| 186: Decluttering Your House is Only the Beginning of a Better Life with Suzanne Searcy Johnson | 21 Jul 2026 | 00:54:48 | |
You know this one will be good because it’s the second time we’re welcoming Suzanne Searcy Johnson to the podcast! This time, we dig into why decluttering is only the first step toward a simpler life, and what it really takes to enjoy life beyond the clutter.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why organizing your space can be its own subtle form of control, and how to recognize when decluttering has become the end goal instead of a starting point
What "Blue Zones" are and how they contribute to longer, more fulfilling lives
Why expectations can quietly turn into resentment in our closest relationships
If you've ever cleaned out your closets and still felt unsettled, this conversation is a wise reminder that true simplicity isn't just about your space. It's about nature, others, spirituality, and yourself.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 41: Timeless Truths About Simplicity with Suzanne JohnsonNetflix Documentary on Blue Zones
SUZANNE SEARCY JOHNSON
Website: https://suzannesearcyjohnson.com/Suzanne's Linktree
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| Curating Simple & Ethical Wardrobes with Lacey Woodroof (Summer Saturday Throwback) | 18 Jul 2026 | 01:09:07 | |
I don't know about you, but I want getting dressed to feel easy.
Our guest, Lacey Woodroof of Basic (abasicshop.com), speaks to the heart of why women's fashion can be such a pain, and offers creative and practical ways to start dressing in a less overwhelming, more sustainable manner.
LACEY WOODROOF
Basic Instagram: @abasicshop
Lacey Woodroof Instagram: @laceymwoodroof
Basic Website: www.abasicshop.com
Color Remover: ritdye.com
Machine Dye: dylon.co.uk
BRANDS WITH RANGED SIZING:
Alabama Chanin
NLT
Ni Thomas
Harly Jae
Corinne Collection
Proclaim
Pact
Jamie & the Jones
MIAKODA
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| 185: What to Do with Kid 3D Artwork, My Original Career Goal, & Preconceived Notions | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:14:18 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. What do I do with kids artwork when the artwork is 3D– lots of dioramas and sculptures!
2. What was your original career goal?
Listener recommendation of the week: Hanna Seymour’s The Weekly One podcast
Ep 122: How to Create Life-Changing Habits with Hanna Seymour
Ep 8: What the Bible Says About Our Stuff with Hanna Seymour
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| 184: How Bike Bus World Brings Back the '80s Community Vibe with Sam Balto | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:48:34 | |
Who wouldn't want to ride their bike to school with Benson Boone or Zara Larsson??
In this super fun episode that wraps up our mini-series on community, Sam Balto, founder of Bike Bus World, shares how bike buses help kids get to school while building stronger, more connected communities.
Even if you don't want to head up a bike bus (maybe you'll want to after listening!), this episode is full of inspiring reminders that getting outside, allowing for a bit of risk, and trusting each other creates the community we're all craving.
Website: https://bikebus.world/
Coach Balto on Instagram: @coachbalto
Bike Bus World on Instagram: @bikebusworld
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| 183: How to Not Get Distracted When Decluttering | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:45:02 | |
Does decluttering take forever because you reminisce, try things on, or end up tidying in a different room where you went to put something away?
In this episode, I break down the reasons we get distracted mid-decluttering and offer 10 practical strategies to stay on track.
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Get on my book list HERE
Ep 171: How to Organize Your Home So It Actually Stays Organized (Macro vs. Micro Organizing)
Ep 121: What to Do with Everything You Declutter
Ep 177: How to Avoid Decision Fatigue When Decluttering
Ep 165: The 15 Best Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Decluttering Easy
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| Decluttering Photos on Our Phones and In Our Homes (Summer Saturday Throwback) | 11 Jul 2026 | 00:46:33 | |
You only get to find out how many photos are on my phone if you listen to the podcast! Haha...but seriously, it's embarrassing.
I'm learning right along with you in this episode, offering strategies for how to go through an overwhelming number of photos, and best ways to organize them once we declutter.
We also dive a bit deeper into the importance of photos. How can we be intentional about preserving memories instead of picking up the phone simply because that's what we're used to doing? What are we so afraid of in terms of not documenting every moment and experience?
We also talk a bit about hard copy photos and what to do with all those 4x6s from high school or summer camp 2002.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Shannon's family yearbook: Chatbooks app
Ordering 4x6 prints: Snapfish (100 free prints/month with the app!)
4x6 Album for Family Yearbook - large capacity ($20.39 - I lied-- the 600 pocket one doesn't have margins for captions but you can write pertinent info on the back of a photo! I like that this has a display in the front where you could put a notecard with the year for a family yearbook)
4x6 Album for Family Yearbook - 240 slots ($12.99)
4x6 photo album - I have 2 for all my miscellaneous loose photos (turns out these hold 300...I said they held more on the podcast!)
5x7 photo album
8x10 photo album
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| 182: Not Knowing the Value of Items You're Decluttering, My Weirdly Fast Engagement, & Grifters | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:17:57 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. What do you do with items that you’re not sure the value of, like old basketball cards or jewelry?
2. How did you meet your husband and how long did you date before getting engaged?
Listener recommendation of the week: Secrets of the Bees on Disney+
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| 181: How Intergenerational Relationships Boost Happiness, Health & Perspective | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:40:02 | |
Our world tends to separate us by age—through retirement communities, social media algorithms, and workplace culture. Is this problematic?
In this episode, I do a deep dive into what we gain when we spend time with people of a different generation than ours, as well as what we lose when we stop separate ourselves.
You'll learn:
• Why Western culture has become so age-segregated, and how income, living arrangements, and social media all play a role in keeping generations apart
• What research reveals about how cross-generational relationships boost longevity, reduce anxiety, and build confidence and perspective
• Practical ways to start building intergenerational connections in your own life
I hope this episode serves as a reminder that some of the richest wisdom, comfort, and joy in our lives comes from sitting down with people who aren't our age.
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| 180: Thrift Shopping Tips for Mindful Consumers with Rebecca Bingham | 07 Jul 2026 | 00:56:03 | |
I love when real friends collide with my podcasting world! Rebecca Bingham is my former coworker...and an Atlanta-based vintage reseller.
Becca walks us through her thrifting philosophy, from navigating the aisles of a thrift store with intention to curating a home and wardrobe full of character and story.
We also dig into how secondhand shopping can be a powerful tool for decluttering, reducing waste, and keeping more money in your pocket, all while building a more conscious and sustainable lifestyle.
I hope this conversation leaves you feeling inspired to look at secondhand shopping in a whole new way!
REBECCA BINGHAM:
Instagram: @rebeccathrifts
TikTok: @rebeccathrifts
Vintage Store on Instagram: @tablefortwo.vintage
Table for Two Vintage Website: tableforttwovintage.com
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Grape chair
Becca's Home
Fun thrifted vs styled
Finding Prince Albert
Thrifted Gifts
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| Decluttering Sentimental Items (Summer Saturday Throwback) | 04 Jul 2026 | 00:26:10 | |
Do you struggle to let go of sentimental items? In this episode, I share my experience with decluttering sentimental items after my mother passed away when I was 24 years old.
You'll hear some perspective shifts that helped me not hold onto every little thing that reminded me of her.
I dive into letting go of baby items for our kids, deciding what *is* special to keep, and a big question that I've learned to ask myself because of what happened one afternoon flipping through old yearbooks.
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| 179: Consistent Devotion to Living with Less, My Musical Theatre History, & the Final Countdown in Kodiak | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:15:57 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. How do you stay consistent with your attitude towards living with only what you need?
2. Tell us more about you doing musical theater! And who is your dream podcast guest?
Listener recommendation of the week: Crime Junkie Podcast
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Elisabeth Beam: @balancingbeams
Erin Port: @simplepurposefulliving
Khrystyne Jaspers: @khrystynejaspers
Episode 83: Making the Most of Our Space with Khrystyne Jaspers
www.shannonleyko.com/decluttering-newsletter
Episode 57: Should We Never Buy Anything Ever Again?
Episode 71: How Growing Up in a Cult Made Me More Intentional
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| 178: How 15 Women Have Maintained 19 Years of Unbreakable Long-Distance Community with Leslie Hepburn | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:52:20 | |
Nineteen years ago, a group of women came together at Christopher Newport University and built something truly special. I got to sit down with my very dear friend, Leslie Hepburn, to reflect on the journey of our acapella group, the Newport Pearls, who still gets together for annual retreats 19 years later.
This episode is a celebration of the community that forms when friends choose each other, again and again, on purpose—and plenty of insight to create something similar in your own life.
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| 177: How to Avoid Decision Fatigue When Decluttering | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:46:29 | |
Decluttering decisions add up fast, so today I share 5 concrete strategies to avoid decision fatigue!
You'll learn about...
• The famous study on parole judges that reveals how even trained professionals make worse calls the longer they go without a break — and what that means for your decluttering sessions
• How "pre-deciding" your rules can take the exhaustion out of every single item
• Which categories to start with and how choosing the right time to declutter plays into stamina
If you’ve ever quit decluttering halfway through a project because of all the decision fatigue, this episode will make sure you don’t give up!
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Drained by Leah Ruppanner
Episode 77: What If I End Up Needing What I've Decluttered?
Episode 121: What to Do with Everything You Declutter
Episode 109: What to Do with Clothes that Don't Currently Fit
Episode 165: The 15 Best Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Decluttering Easy
Episode 32: Finding the Time to Declutter
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| 176: When You Have No Energy to Declutter, the One Job I'd Never Do, & Dog Walking | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:14:46 | |
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer:
1. I'm decluttering with a chronic illness. How do I keep going with no energy?
2. What is one job no one could pay you enough to do? And do you believe in ghosts?
Listener recommendation of the week: Silk eye mask for sleeping! Get one HERE.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Episode 71: How Growing Up in a Cult Made Me More Intentional
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| 175: Combating Loneliness by Rethinking the Suburban Neighborhood with Eli Spevak | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:44:05 | |
This conversation with general contractor Eli Spevak opened my eyes to what's possible in modern neighborhoods if we prioritize people over privacy. We explore how co-housing and shared spaces turn neighbors into genuine support networks, creating the trust, safety, and belonging so many of us are looking for.
The good news is that whatever your neighborhood's culture is, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired to be part of the solution for a kinder, more connected world.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE
Visit the National CoHousing Alliance’s Website: https://cohousingalliance.org/
ELI SPEVAK
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| 174: Getting Paper Clutter Under Control with Lisa Woodruff | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:00:13 | |
If you feel overwhelmed by paper clutter, today's episode is for you! Lisa Woodruff, the author of The Paper Solution and founder Organize 365, joins me to share her practical approach to managing paper, from taxes to random notes to medical documents.
In this episode, you'll learn:
• The six categories for sorting household paper, plus Lisa's Sunday Basket strategy
• How to build reference binders for medical, legal, and other important documents so information is easy to find and portable
• The shredding guidelines and practical habits that make paper management feel less overwhelming
Lisa’s realistic, progress-over-perfection approach makes it easy to start implementing these strategies right away!
LISA WOODRUFF
New Book: Escaping Quicksand
First book: The Paper Solution
Website: https://organize365.com/
Organize 365 Podcast
Instagram: @organize365
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| 173: If Ethical Shopping Feels Too Expensive, Keeping a Loved One's Memory Alive, & Summer Childcare | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:17:07 | |
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
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| 172: How to Build Community and Make Friends Anywhere You Live with Bethany Roth | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:51:19 | |
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
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| 171: How to Organize Your Home So It Actually Stays Organized (Macro vs. Micro Organizing) | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:39:17 | |
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
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| 170: How to Nudge Your Parents to Declutter, Military Wife Life, & Learning Finnish | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:14:47 | |
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
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| 169: Losing Community After Wrestling with Faith and Experiencing Divorce with Mallory Andrews | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:56:38 | |
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
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| 168: Why Playing the Long Game Always Works—Including for Decluttering with Carrie Fabris | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:55:17 | |
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
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| 167: If You Have Too Much Furniture, My Favorite Kid Age, & Finish-It Friday | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:13:49 | |
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
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| 166: Can Social Media Build Healthy Community? with Shannon McKinstrie | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:44:30 | |
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.
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| 165: The 15 Best Questions to Ask Yourself to Make Decluttering Easy | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:49:02 | |
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
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| 164: Decluttering Fatigue, The Time My Son Got Stuck in a Chair, & The Enneagram | 28 May 2026 | 00:15:45 | |
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
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