
112: The Trap of Upgrading Our Lives with Laura Fenton
Happy Thanksgiving week to those of you in the U.S.! In this thought-provoking conversation with Laura Fenton—writer and creator of the beloved Substack Living Small—we talk about what it really means...
25 Nov 202553min

111: The "But I Love Everything!" Decluttering Dilemma
If you love your belongings but feel overwhelmed by the piles, the mess, or the jam-packed closets, this episode is for you. Today, we’re breaking down 6 compassionate, practical strategies to help yo...
18 Nov 202536min

110: Is Overconsumption That Big of a Deal?
This week's "guest" episode is slightly different...because I'm the guest! My good friends at the Pretty Furious podcast are graciously letting me air an episode when I was a guest on their podcas...
11 Nov 202558min

109: What to Do with Clothes that Don't Currently Fit
One of the hardest categories to declutter? Clothes that no longer fit. But just because it's complicated doesn't mean we can't tackle it and make progress (without the overly simplistic approach t...
4 Nov 202546min

108: Avoid Clutter by Developing Personal Preferences with Courtney Florey
Do we even realize that we're creating a life based on what other people like, instead of our own preferences? I loved this casual, relatable conversation with Courtney Florey of Declutter & Dwell to...
28 Okt 202544min

107: 7 Ways to Stop Kids’ Clothes from Overflowing
Kids' clothes get out of hand FAST. Which is why in this episode, I share seven practical strategies to help you stay ahead of the kid clothing chaos. It's so refreshing when drawers close easily, lau...
21 Okt 202552min

106: How Comparison Fuels Clutter & Financial Constraint with Amy Slenker-Smith
We are being influenced by way of comparison more than we even realize, and this episode is a really inspiring and uplifting conversation about learning to live in a way that we love—not letting adver...
14 Okt 20251h 2min

105: Strategies for Living Minimally in a Big House (And Research on Buying in Bulk)
Can you live a minimalist lifestyle in a big house? In this episode of Paring Down, I explore what it really means to live minimally in a large home—and whether buying in bulk actually helps you save ...
7 Okt 202545min




















