Podcast
Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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
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- Self-Improvement chart
- #176
- Episodes
- 236
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 47 min
- On air since
- 2023
- Latest episode
- 20 hours ago
Episodes
236 episodes, newest first
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1 hr
231: Letting Minimalism Evolve with Your Life with Desirae Endres
Show notes
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 about how her idea of minimalism looks different than it did when she first started decluttering.
Too often, we throw the baby out with the bathwater and think, "Maybe minimalism just isn't for me!" But the freedom of living with less is worth it, even if you aren't as "strict" as you once thought you had to be.
DESIRAE ENDRES:
Your Minimal-ish Holiday Guide
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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19 min
230: Decluttering Tips that Stick, My Toddler Got Stuck in a Vending Machine, & Halloween Costumes
Show notes
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. What happened when your toddler got stuck inside a vending machine?
Listener recommendation: Merit Blush Balm
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 121: What to Do with Everything You Declutter
Ep 217: Our Adoption Story: An In Depth Breakdown of How Adoption WorksPARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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1 hr
229: Adult Sibling Relationships: How We Became Close Despite Our Differences (feat. my brother, Jim Oliver)
Show notes
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 teen years, the New York City chapter of our lives that bonded us through 2 for 1 martinis, and how losing our mom brought us closer instead of pulling us apart.
There's a lot of forgiveness, letting go of who your sibling used to be, and going out of the way to stay close year after year.
I think you'll really enjoy this candid conversation where we truly don't hold back!
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 76: Is Celebrity Self-Help Advice Useful? with Jim Oliver
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
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Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
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1 hr
228: Save Money & Declutter Your House Using Healthy Money Mindsets with Crystal Paine
Show notes
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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 the heart of things, and I walked out of our conversation feeling way more peaceful about how I spend money. I know you will, too!
CRYSTAL PAINE:
New book: The 7 Habits of Financially Healthy Women
Instagram: @themoneysavingmom
Website: https://moneysavingmom.com/
Podcast: The Crystal Paine Show
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
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Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
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18 min
227: How to Store Backstock, How I Grew My Platform, & Flight Anxiety
Show notes
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 second home for what doesn’t quite fit in the home location (toilet paper, soap refills, etc.) 2. How did you get started, choose a niche, learn how to grow on IG, design a website? How does an ordinary person figure it all out?
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 147: How I Got 700,000 Followers, a Life-Changing Book Deal, & 1 Million Podcast Plays in 2 Years
Good Content podcast with Shannon McKinstrie
Ep 166: Can Social Media Build Healthy Community? with Shannon McKinstrie
Duo Collective: SEO & Website design
Ep 29: Paring Down Flight Anxiety with my dad & pilot, J.D. Oliver
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
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Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
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59 min
226: How to Raise Emotionally Mature Children with Dr. Lindsay Gibson
Show notes
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 bestselling author Dr. Lindsay Gibson to better understand why emotional maturity matters in our families.
• What does emotional maturity look like at different ages?
• How do kids develop emotional maturity without parents needing to be perfect?
• Why does the lack of emotional maturity in our world lead to many of the problems communities and countries face?Dr. Gibson is a wealth of knowledge. This is one you don't want to miss.
DR. LINDSAY GIBSON:
Website: https://www.lindsaycgibson.com/
Instagram: @drlindsaygibson
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
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TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
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Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
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58 min
225: How to Stop Procrastinating with Dana K White
Show notes
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 for people who *know* why they should do something, but struggle to get themselves to do the thing!
Dana is also known for her no-mess decluttering method, along with her mega-hit book Decluttering at the Speed of Life. If you want to feel motivated to finally declutter your house—or complete any project you've been procrastinating—this episode will change your life.
DANA K. WHITE
Website: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/procrastinate/
New Book, Procrastinators Get Stuff Done
Podcast: A Slob Comes Clean
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danakwhite
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
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Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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14 min
224: "Help! My Husband Won't Declutter," How I feel About My Kids Growing Up, & My Scary Neighbors
Show notes
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 recommendation of the week: The Happy Color app
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 19: Decluttering as a Couple with My Husband, Aaron Leyko
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
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Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
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45 min
223: Get Your Affairs in Order: Essential Documents Your Family Needs to Handle the Unexpected with Lori Selsberg
Show notes
Making sure your family isn't stressed about logistics in the face of an emergency or once you're gone is an act of love. Today I’m joined by Lori Selsberg, co-founder and CEO of DocuGuardian, who is an expert in exactly that.
We cover:
• The essential documents and details families often overlook
• How to organize legal, financial, medical, and personal information
• Simple ways to start difficult conversations and plan aheadIn this Good Stuff episode in our series all about strengthening healthy family ties, I hope the practical tips and a fresh perspective motivates you to consider your family's dynamic during difficult circumstances.
LORI SELSBERG (DOCUGUARDIAN):
Get 10% off DocuGuardian with the code PARING10: https://docuguardian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565763310861
Instagram: @docuguardian
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DocuGuardian
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/docuguardian/
TikTok: @lselsberg
Clearidy: https://clearidy.com/
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to save 10% off all eligible items
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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50 min
222: Develop Easy Home Organization Systems that Don't Add to Your Stress
Show notes
Why do we overcomplicate our decluttering and organizing systems when the whole point is to feel less stressed at home?
Today, I’m sharing the red flags that a system is too complex, plus the simple systems that work for my family to keep the clutter and housework under control.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 102: Creating Systems to Be Productive Toward What Matters with Chelsi Jo
Ep 171: How to Organize Your Home So It Actually Stays Organized (Macro vs. Micro Organizing)
Ep 22: Doom Piles & Mail
Ep 121: What to Do with Everything You Declutter
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to save 10% off all eligible items
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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30 min
221: My Backstage Experience at Dancing With the Stars, Mother-in-Law Clutter "Gifts", & Do I Feel Famous?
Show notes
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat!
I answer: 1. What do you do with clothes that your MIL hands down to you that your husband wore? 2. Do you feel famous?
And I tell the story of when I went backstage at Dancing with the Stars!
Listener recommendation of the week: Sterling Point on Amazon Prime
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 216: The Full Story Behind My Burnout
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to save 10% off all eligible items
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
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54 min
220: Picky Eaters & Food Struggles: Stop the Arguments // feat. Kids Eat in Color's Jennifer Anderson
Show notes
Jennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in Color, registered dietitian and author of Feed Them Well, joins me to talk about picky eating, food struggles, and how to help kids develop a healthy, positive relationship with food.
If you have a picky eater or just kids who say they're hungry 20 minutes after you fed them dinner, this episode will make you feel seen and also hopeful that there is a way forward without the stress!
We cover everything from food marketing to family meals (without the pressure to sit perfectly around the table 7 nights a week)—and it's the perfect topic as we continue our Good Stuff series on Family.
JENNIFER ANDERSON:
Get Your Copy of Feed Them Well: https://kidseatincolor.com/
TikiTok: @kids.eat.in.color
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kids.eat.in.color
Instagram: @kids.eat.in.color
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
SPONSORS:
YOTO audio player: https://yotoplay.com/ - use my code PARING to save 10% off all eligible items
Get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro: drinkag1.com/paring
Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase: https://www.wayfair.com/
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Zenni Optical offers beautiful eye glasses starting at just $30- (https://zenni.com/PODCAST) use code PODCAST15 for 15% off your first order
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://megaphone.fm/adchoices
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50 min
219: Your House is a Mess? Here's a Shame-Free Way to Get Help – with Brittinie Tran
Show notes
Brittinie Tran, founder of the nonprofit, Hot Mess Express, joins me to talk about messy homes, clutter, cleaning overwhelm, and why there’s no shame in asking for help.
I was blown away by the work she's doing, and once again convinced that nothing in the world is more spectacular than women coming together!
Hot Mess Express brings women together through practical, non-judgmental help and community support when life and home feel overwhelming.
Today's big takeaway: Accepting help isn’t a sign of failure. Because all of us are hot mess sometimes.
HOT MESS EXPRESS:
Hot Mess Express Locations: https://www.hotmessexpress.co/
Volunteer with Hot Mess Express: https://www.hotmessexpress.co/getinvolved
Nominate Yourself or Someone You Know: https://www.hotmessexpress.co/nominations
Sign-up for Brittinie’s Newsletter: https://www.hotmessexpress.co/contactus
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
PREORDER MY BOOK, Don't Save the Good Stuff, HERE! Coming April 2027.
Join the special book email list for behind-the-scenes and opportunities to help get the word out!
Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express
TAKE THE QUIZ!! "What's Your Decluttering Type?" & receive a customized playlist with 10 episodes of Paring Down for your exact needs.
PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more!
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19 min
218: Capsule Wardrobes, Funny Pageant Memories, & My Real Thoughts About Social Media
Show notes
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Do you have a capsule wardrobe? 2. What is your silliest memory from pageant life? Listener recommendation of the week: Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy by Mo Gawdat
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 162: Stop Overshopping for Good and Finally Declutter Your Clothes with Lauren Morley
Ep 129: How to Declutter Your Closet
What to Do with Clothes that Don't Currently Fit
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57 min
217: Our Adoption Story: An In Depth Breakdown of How Adoption Works
Show notes
Why didn't we choose international adoption? Do we have an open adoption? What about children waiting to be adopted in foster care? How long did the process take? What does adoption cost? How do you know if you're doing it ethically? How do you talk about adoption with your kids?
Today, I'm answering these questions and more as we kick off our 10-week Good Stuff series all about why family matters. I figured it was a good time to share a bit more about my own family (while maintaining the highest privacy and respect for both my son and his first family).
I hope we can all remember that families look and form differently, and that if you or someone you know is considering adoption, this episode can be a good resource to learn more!
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56 min
216: The Full Story Behind My Burnout
Show notes
Today's a more personal episode. When I shared on social media that I'm feeling a little burned out, I got a huge reaction from people. So I wanted to share what's going on behind the scenes in my life in hopes that it helps you feel less alone during seasons of burnout in your own life.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 117:Renewed Excitement for the Benefits of Minimalism
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16 min
215: My Opinion on Decluttering "Right" the First Time, 5 Seconds of Me Singing Opera, & Rain Gear
Show notes
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What do you think of the quote “If you don’t have the time to do it right the first time, when will you have time to do it over” as it relates to decluttering? 2. Were or are you in a choir? Listener recommendation of the week: Earth Rangers Podcast for kids
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 121: What to Do with Everything You Declutter
Ep 48: Decluttering Books as a Book Lover
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47 min
214: Nutrition Myths Debunked: Stanford's Dr. Christopher Gardner on the Science Behind What We Eat
Show notes
There's so much noise out there about what we should eat, so I had the HONOR of going directly to the leading global expert of nutrition science, Dr. Christopher Gardner.
Dr. Gardner is Stanford's Director of Nutrition Studies, former chair of the American Heart Association's Nutrition Committee, and has led more than twenty large-scale randomized clinical trials related to what we eat. You might remember him from Netflix's You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment!
In this episode, Dr. Gardner breaks down the real science behind nutrition guidelines and recommendations, exposes which popular diet claims have zero scientific backing, and helps separate credible nutrition research from social media noise.
Here are just a few specifics we discuss:
• How much protein you actually need
• The 4 foods worth focusing on in your diet
• Whether eggs are really bad for your heartDr. Gardner has spent his career studying the science of nutrition — so if you want evidence-based answers about what you should really be eating, don't miss this episode.
DR. CHRISTOPHER GARDNER
Viral Amino Acid Heat Map (figure 1 in this article)
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Food-Sense/Christopher-Gardner/9781668077184
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44 min
213: 5 Clutter Traps That Make Decluttering Never-Ending
Show notes
Who here throws in an extra purchase to get free shipping? Today, we're covering 5 major clutter traps that feel smart at the time, but end up bogging down our house (and clearing out our wallets).
Decluttering doesn't have to feel never-ending, so listen in to figure out which trap has been working on you, and how to stop it for good.
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 141: Where to Start Decluttering (or Start Again)
Ep 52: Getting Past the "Wasted Money" When Decluttering
Ep 32: Finding the Time to Declutter
Ep 5: Decluttering Sentimental Items
Ep 110: Is Overconsumption That Big of a Deal?
Ep 177: How to Avoid Decision Fatigue When Decluttering
Ep 48: Decluttering Books as a Book Lover
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17 min
212: Memories Attached to Stuff, Update After My Son Swallowed a Quarter, & Plant Lovers
Show notes
Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Sentimental stuff is so hard. When it is gone the memory is gone. What do I do? 2. What is the update about your son after he swallowed a quarter recently? Listener recommendation of the week: Flik Flak kids watches by Swatch
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Ep 5: Decluttering Sentimental Items
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