Paring Down: Realistic minimalism to live more intentionally
Hosted by Shannon Leyko · Cloud10
4.8from 522 ratings
- 255
- Episodes
- 215
- Transcribed
- 522
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
- 226K
- YouTube views
About Paring Down: Realistic minimalism to live more intentionally
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!)
- Publisher
- Cloud10
- Category
- education · leisure
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 23 Oct 2023
- Latest episode
- 10 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
215 of 255 episodes have a transcript.
10 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
234: Is Minimalism an Unhealthy Need for Control?
5 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
233: What to Do If You Don't Want Gifts This Christmas, Will I Write Fiction?, & Missing Friends
4 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
232: How Academic Pressure Hurts Kids’ Mental Health (And What Parents Can Do) with Dr. Stuart Slavin
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234: Is Minimalism an Unhealthy Need for Control?
Published 10 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] This internal locus of control is huge because it is what encourages our responsibility and us taking initiative in our lives. If we think we have no control over what happens to us, we will spend our lives blaming the world for all the hard things that happen and not taking any steps to make our lives better. […]
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- Dr Stuart Slavin
- Desirae Endres
- Jim Oliver
- Crystal Paine
- Dr Lindsay Gibson
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- YouTube views
- 226,408
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 384 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.7 / 5
- 138 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 81 / 100
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- 89
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 86
- Engagement
- 97
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