Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
Cloud10If 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 182 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Home & GardenEducationLeisureSelf-Improvement | |||
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I answer:
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I’ve been an IG follower for a little bit and have recently tuned in more to the podcast, I love your perspectives! Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5Allison424
United States2 months ago - Love this!
Love this podcast! So helpful to help me as a Christian wife and mom to declutter and focus on good things that really matter!
Apple Podcasts5thefaynesUnited States2 months ago Oh my gosh! I was just going back and listening to Get Organized HQ sessions from... 2025 I think.. and came across your session and loved it and decided to see if you had a podcast.. and you do! And I just finished it and loved it!! I listened to the episode about moving to Finland and you are such a fun person to listen to! I can't wait to hear more!
Podcast Addict52 months agoThereseF- Realistic Optimism Offered Here
I started listening to Shannon about a week ago and I’m already hooked. She is so fun to listen to and her insights are incredibly apropos both clutter-wise and stage of life-wise. Right as I was about to feel overwhelmed I started listening to Paring Down and now I’m excited to start my decluttering journey.
Apple Podcasts5J.PlateUnited States2 months ago - i can’t stop talking about this podcast
i started listening to this podcast as motivation while i undergo my first major declutterring journey. i’m about to significantly downsize my living space temporarily, and it’s tempting to put all my stuff into storage, i don’t want to pay money to keep my items - what is this, a guest free museum?!
shannon has been my parasocial companion during this journey and i cannot stop recommending this podcast and her lessons. i just listened to the episode of parenting in a world of x-rated content an... more
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Canada2 months ago
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Accessible takes on minimalism and decluttering that blend practical tips with mindful living. Across episodes, the show explores realistic approaches to shedding excess stuff, creating calmer spaces, and aligning daily habits with bigger goals—often through guest perspectives on community, parenting, movement, and sustainable living. Listeners can expect actionable routines, psychology-informed mindset shifts, and stories about family life, moving, and entrepreneurship, all delivered in a warm, friendly voice. Its edge lies in embracing imperfect progress, balancing aspiration with real-world constraints, and inviting guests who translate complex ideas into doable steps for everyday life.
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1. Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom
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4. Minimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood
5. Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast
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this podcast launched 3 years ago and published 182 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Leslie Hepburn
2. Eli Spevak
3. Lisa Woodruff
4. Mallory Andrews
5. Carrie Fabris
6. Shannon McKinstrie
7. Lauren Morley
8. Olivia Levin
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