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Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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200: Decluttered but Still Overwhelmed, What I Changed My Mind About, & Meal Trains
20/08/2026 | 15 mins.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/adchoices199: Separating Health from Weight with Zoë Bisbing
19/08/2026 | 56 mins.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
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
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)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices198: Cleaning Tips that Don't Feel Too Extreme with Morgan Flores
18/08/2026 | 54 mins.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
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
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)
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices197: Decluttering Collectibles, Who I'd Switch Lives With, & Bribing Children
13/08/2026 | 14 mins.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)
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/adchoices196: Ivy League Attorney Advice on How to Advocate for Your Health with Rayna Rayford
12/08/2026 | 45 mins.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
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
Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!)
PARING DOWN RESOURCES (free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!)
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