Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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If minimalism seems too extreme -- but you know you want to get rid of the mess -- this is the podcast for you.
Feel like you're decluttering alongside your bes...
67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption
It's always SO exciting when I record something that immediately becomes one of my favorite episodes. This is one of those!! My degree is in psychology because I've always been fascinated with understanding human behavior, motivations, and emotions. So today, I explore 5 psychological theories and cognitive biases that affect WHY it's hard to declutter, and what we can do to move forward.
I hope you feel seen and empowered.
Remember: I am not a doctor of psychology, rather just sharing concepts I've found to be highly interesting!
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Books related to this episode:
Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter
Subtract by Leidy Klotz
The Age of Magical Overthinking by Amanda Montell
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Paring Down Webiste & Blog
Paring Down YouTube
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:
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
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66: How to Develop a Minimalish Mindset with Diane Boden
Diane Boden of the Minimalist Moms podcast joins us on Paring Down today to talk about how to adopt a more minimalish mindset in 2025 and beyond. It's not just about goal-setting - it's about viewing our possessions and our life with clarity, which will propel us into action.
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Diane Boden Instagram: @diane_boden
Minimalist Moms Instagram: @minimalistmomspodcast
Minimalist Moms podcast
Minimalist Moms book
Books mentioned:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Paring Down Webiste & Blog
Paring Down YouTube
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:
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
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/paring10fm
$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
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65: Reflection Questions to Live More Intentionally
We can't live intentionally while never taking time to pause and reflect on our lives. Through this purposeful evaluation, we are able to consciously decide our next steps, what to keep, and what to let go.
Even if resolutions aren't your thing, this is a great time of year to do this practice of reflection -- so let's walk through 8 questions together and see what adjustments it's time to make (or not)!
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Episodes mentioned:
How Living with Less Inspires Generosity with Ultralight Backpacker Glen Van Peski
Tidy Up Your Life with Tyler Moore aka Tidy Dad
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Paring Down Webiste & Blog
Paring Down YouTube
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:
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
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/paring10fm
$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
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64: Tweaks to Simplify Your Life with Erin Port
Today we welcome Erin Port of Simple Purposeful Living to the podcast! I LOVE Erin's "big sister energy" (her words) that so gently remind us that we don't have to be extreme with our choices in order to simplify our lives.
In a season of overwhelm (Merry Christmas Eve, btw!), I think you'll absolutely love this episode that helps you find ways to make your life easier through the littlest tweaks.
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Erin Port Instagram: @simpllepurposefulliving
Simple Purposeful Living website
Simple Purposeful Living podcast
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Paring Down Webiste & Blog
Paring Down YouTube
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:
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
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/freeparing
$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
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63: A Balanced Approach to Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are a great example of how the true power of a “minimalish” life isn’t in less for the sake of less, rather it’s about intentionality.
In this episode, I share how our family personally approaches birthday parties - from why we do them at all, to how many kids are invited, to gifts and goody bags and themes!
Biggest takeaway: Minimalism isn’t the lens through which I view life. It’s a symptom of living intentionally…because inevitably, only the essential will shine. But I don’t look at life as a challenge to do or have the least possible. There’s a difference there, and the former is much more freeing!
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Paring Down Blog
Paring Down YouTube
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:
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
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/freeparing
$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
About Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
If minimalism seems too extreme -- but you know you want to get rid of the mess -- this is the podcast for you.
Feel like you're decluttering alongside your best friend as Shannon Leyko helps you get past those tough mental road blocks that keep you from letting go of what you don't need, and enjoy casual conversations with guests who give practical tips and mindsets for intentional living.
Instagram: @paring_down
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