Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living11 Mar 2025

75: Minimalism Hot Takes

The beautiful part about intentional living is that we get to decide what resonates with us and what doesn't. Not all advice is for everyone, and that's A-okay. In that spirit, there seem to be some generally-accepted viewpoints in the minimalism and decluttering world that I, personally, disagree with. So here are some of my hot takes! From sparking joy to the 20/20 rule...I have thoughts! PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): 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!)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Good news account: @sambentley Ep 59: Busting Myths About Decluttering Ep 22:: Doom Piles & Mail Ep 70: Is Decluttering Just for the Financially Secure? with Aubrey High Ep 5: Sentimental Items Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts Ep 24: Decluttering Photos on Our Phones & in Our Homes Marie Kondo book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas⁠ Free Gift Request Email Template ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Know Your Why Worksheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Baby Essentials List⁠⁠⁠⁠ CODES: 50% off your first box of EveryPlate meal service with code paring50: www.everyplate.com/podcast 15% off all Lume products like aluminum-free deodorant at lumedeodorant.com- use code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of Better Help therapy: www.betterhelp.com/paring 40% off luxurious bedsheets & loungewear from Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com - use code PARING $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off your first order at PACT (sustainable, ethical clothing): https://wearpact.com/ - Use code PARINGDOWN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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231: Letting Minimalism Evolve with Your Life with Desirae Endres

Living a decluttered life doesn't look the same during different seasons of our lives, and that's perfectly normal. Today, Desirae Endres from the Minimal-ish podcast joins me on the show to talk abou...

3 Nov 1h

230: Decluttering Tips that Stick, My Toddler Got Stuck in a Vending Machine, & Halloween Costumes

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Really craving so much less of EVERYTHING now—empty nest recently. What are some tips to just get it out? 2. ...

29 Okt 19min

229: Adult Sibling Relationships: How We Became Close Despite Our Differences (feat. my brother, Jim Oliver)

Today my older brother Jim and I get brutally honest about what it really takes to stay close as adult siblings—especially as siblings who used to fight nonstop. We look back on the tension of our te...

28 Okt 59min

228: Save Money & Declutter Your House Using Healthy Money Mindsets with Crystal Paine

The Money Saving Mom herself, Crystal Paine, joins us to share how to build a healthier relationship with money, whether you're an overspender or an underspender (like me). Crystal dove straight to t...

27 Okt 1h

227: How to Store Backstock, How I Grew My Platform, & Flight Anxiety

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What are some tips for storing “extras”? It’s a struggle to have a home for everything but then almost need a...

22 Okt 17min

226: How to Raise Emotionally Mature Children with Dr. Lindsay Gibson

What does emotional maturity really look like, and how can we help our kids develop it? For this Good Stuff episode in our series all about strengthening family ties, I sat down with New York Times be...

21 Okt 58min

225: How to Stop Procrastinating with Dana K White

Another New York Times bestselling author is in the house!! Dana K. White is one of the biggest names in decluttering, and her brand new book, Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, is the ultimate guide fo...

20 Okt 57min

224: "Help! My Husband Won't Declutter," How I feel About My Kids Growing Up, & My Scary Neighbors

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. How do I get my spouse to declutter? 2. How are you coping with all your kids being school age? Listener re...

15 Okt 13min