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Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

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Decluttering
Minimalism
Intentional Living
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Parenting
Self-Improvement
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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,... more

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Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!

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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.

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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.

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• How childhood family roles shape the way we sho... more

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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 aestheti... more

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Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!

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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... more

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Stuart Slavin
Board-certified pediatrician, medical educator, researcher, and author of The Success Trap
Episode: 232: How Academic Pressure Hurts Kids’ Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do) with Dr. Stuart Slavin
Desirae Endres
English teacher and host of the Minimal-ish Podcast
Minimal-ish Podcast
Episode: 231: Letting Minimalism Evolve with Your Life with Desirae Endres
Jim Oliver
Speakers bureau and talent agency agent booking speakers, celebrities, and athletes
Episode: 229: Adult Sibling Relationships: How We Became Close Despite Our Differences (feat. my brother, Jim Oliver)
Crystal Paine
New York Times bestselling author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Money Saving Mom
Money Saving Mom
Episode: 228: Save Money & Declutter Your House Using Healthy Money Mindsets with Crystal Paine
Lindsay Gibson
Clinical psychologist, speaker and New York Times bestselling author with over 30 years of psychotherapy experience
Episode: 226: How to Raise Emotionally Mature Children with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Dana K. White
Decluttering educator and bestselling author of Procrastinators Get Stuff Done and Decluttering at the Speed of Life
A Slob Comes Clean
Episode: 225: How to Stop Procrastinating with Dana K White
Lori Selsberg
CEO and founder of DocuGuardian
DocuGuardian
Episode: 223: Get Your Affairs in Order: Essential Documents Your Family Needs to Handle the Unexpected with Lori Selsberg
Jennifer Anderson
Founder of Kids Eat in Color; CEO of Better Bites; registered dietitian
Kids Eat in Color; Better Bites
Episode: 220: Picky Eaters & Food Struggles: Stop the Arguments // feat. Kids Eat in Color's Jennifer Anderson
Brittinie Tran
Founder of the Hot Mess Express
Hot Mess Express
Episode: 219: Your House is a Mess? Here's a Shame-Free Way to Get Help – with Brittinie Tran

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Shannon Leyko
Decluttering educator, author and creator focused on realistic minimalism and intentional living

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 582 ratings
  • Painful to listen to.

    I really wanted to listen to this podcast. I love a podcast about decluttering while I’m doing chores but this podcast host is all over the place. Between the tangents, personal details and ads very little time is left.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Winslow 503
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love her

    Such a good podcast to listen to. I always feel so inspired after listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rmbslo
    United Statesa month ago
  • Easy Listen

    She’s so easy to listen to and I always take a little something from her

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BachelorFan13
    United Statesa month ago
  • Amazing

    Shannon is relatable funny and has a wonderful point of view!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lt-wolf
    United States2 months ago
  • Gentle improvement

    Shannon is encouraging. I enjoy her take on intentional living.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenhopland
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners often describe Shannon as relatable, funny, warm and easy to listen to, with a conversational, friend-like style.
Practical, nonjudgmental advice is frequently credited with helping listeners feel motivated to declutter and take manageable steps.
Listeners value the broader focus on intentional living, family life and personal growth alongside household decluttering.
Some listeners enjoy the short, actionable format, while one reviewer found tangents and ads distracting.

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232: How Academic Pressure Hurts Kids’ Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do) with Dr. Stuart Slavin
Q: What are some of those steps that you would recommend?
Slavin recommends teaching children to identify and challenge perfectionistic self-talk, helping them develop multiple identities, and supporting them through manageable difficulties without immediately stepping in to solve their problems.
232: How Academic Pressure Hurts Kids’ Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do) with Dr. Stuart Slavin
Q: What is the success trap for a parent who has not read the book yet?
Slavin describes the success trap as the assumption that more intensity, activity, and achievement will produce success. He argues that this path can conceal costs to children's well-being and may even undermine long-term success.
233: What to Do If You Don't Want Gifts This Christmas, Will I Write Fiction?, & Missing Friends
Q: Will you ever write fiction?
Leyko says she is interested in writing fiction but finds novel writing intimidating and would need to study the craft. She feels fiction could expose personal emotions in ways that feel vulnerable, and for now she is focused on nonfiction, including her upcoming book “Don't Save the Good Stuff.”
233: What to Do If You Don't Want Gifts This Christmas, Will I Write Fiction?, & Missing Friends
Q: How should someone respond when people ask what they would like as a birthday or Christmas gift while they are trying to declutter?
Leyko suggests beginning with gratitude, explaining honestly that they are trying to avoid bringing more things into the home, and either sharing a short list of useful, reasonably priced items or saying they do not want a gift. She cautions that asking for cash can feel transactional and suggests naming a specific experience instead.
231: Letting Minimalism Evolve with Your Life with Desirae Endres
Q: Do you have any advice over the years that you've heard or developed that can help people move past that feeling of overwhelm?
Endres recommends making a plan suited to the person's life, including deciding how much time to spend, where to start, and how to arrange for children. She suggests short timed sessions for some people, while others may prefer to use a larger block of time.

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Practical guidance on decluttering, realistic minimalism and intentional living, with an emphasis on making manageable changes rather than following rigid rules. Shannon Leyko alternates solo episodes, where she shares household strategies, listener questions and personal stories, with conversations featuring authors, educators, clinicians and founders. Guests bring expertise in areas such as parenting, money habits, emotional development, procrastination and family organization, while the discussion stays grounded in everyday decisions about possessions, routines and relationships. The personal storytelling gives the advice a conversational feel, and topics often extend beyond the home to consumption, family life and personal growth. A goo... more

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1. Stuart Slavin
2. Desirae Endres
3. Jim Oliver
4. Crystal Paine
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7. Lori Selsberg
8. Jennifer Anderson

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