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122: How to Create Life-Changing Habits with Hanna Seymour
03/2/2026 | 1h 5 mins.Welcoming back author Hanna Seymour for the second time on Paring Down, and today we're talking all things habit formation.
• What can we do today to start a new habit?
• How can we avoid giving up?
• What different areas of life can habits be applied to?
I know you'll love this conversation and feel motivated to make the things that are important to you automatic.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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
HANNA SEYMOUR
hannaseymour.com
Everyday Spiritual Habits (book): everydayspiritualhabits.com
*buy book directly from Hachette: HANNA20
Instagram: @hannaeseymour
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
Shoe bin organizer
Ep 8: What the Bible Says About Our Stuff with Hanna Seymour
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each)
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices121: What to Do with Everything We Declutter
27/1/2026 | 46 mins.Figuring out what to do with all our stuff AND finding the time & energy to do it is one of the biggest hurdles to decluttering.
Here are some things I cover in this episode:
• The Goodwill controversy
• How to break free from perfectionism that paralyzes us
• 4 questions to help you determine which donation centers to pick
• The best principle I've ever heard for how to handle overwhelming decisions (shout out to Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius Way)
• Tips for donating, selling, & posting items online
...and more.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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
MENTIONED THIS EPISODE:
The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
pickupplease.org
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
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
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices120: Decluttering through Grief - Letting Go of Belongings After Loss with Krista St-Germain
20/1/2026 | 56 mins.If you've ever struggled with letting go of sentimental items after loss, I hope today's episode gives you both validation and encouragement.
I talk with Krista St. Germain of the Widowed Moms Podcast, who lost her husband to a drunk driver, and we explore the emotional weight of decluttering a loved one’s belongings.
You'll hear:
• mindset shifts around grief
• what it means to let go in a way that "feels like love"
• why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to releasing sentimental items
This comforting conversation offers gentle guidance for decluttering when space is limited or when keeping certain items no longer feels supportive for your wellbeing.
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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
KRISTA ST-GERMAIN
The Widowed Mom Podcast
Episode: What to Say and What Not to Say to a New Widow
Website: www.coachingwithkrista.com
Instagram: @lifecoachkrista
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING
Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase!
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
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
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring
20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices119: How to Develop Self-Discipline for a Clutter-Free Home
13/1/2026 | 42 mins.Self-discipline doesn't have to feel exhausting!
In today's episode, I...
• Debunk 7 myths about self-discipline
• Share 5 core principles for developing self-discipline
• Suggest 5 specific areas to be self-disciplined about to keep a clutter-free home.
If decluttering feels like a cycle you keep repeating, this episode explains why discipline isn’t the enemy of an easy, enjoyable life—it's the key!
PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO):
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
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 50: The Guilt & Fear of Decluttering Gifts
Ep 112: The Trap of Upgrading Our Lives
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
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
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING
25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices118: Declutter Your House 15 Minutes at a Time with Tracy Hoth
06/1/2026 | 54 mins.The problem with our determination to declutter in the new year is that we often go hard at the beginning and then burn out fast. Then what?
So today I brought on certified life coach and professional organizer, Tracy Hoth, to to discuss practical strategies for overcoming overwhelm, setting realistic expectations, and making real progress in just 15 minute decluttering spurts.
Tracy introduces her SPACE method for organizing, and highlights the emotional barriers that can hinder progress.
PARING DOWN SOCIALS (SHANNON LEYKO):
Instagram: @shannonleyko
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Ep 81: The Art of Making Friends & How it Helps Us Declutter
TRACY HOTH:
Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/
Tracy's 15 Minute Challenge: simplysquaredaway.com/declutter
Tracy's Instagram: @tracyhoth
PARING DOWN RESOURCES:
Free Decluttering Checklist
10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free)
Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free)
Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas
Free Gift Request Email Template
Free Know Your Why Worksheet
Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff
SPONSORS:
20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm
Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate, plus free steak for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paringsteak
High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING - sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything.
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring
$300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING
Convenient therapy that’s covered by insurance: Rula.com/PARING
20% off Longevity Mitopure Gummies for Urolithin A at timeline.com/PARING
25% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to Prolon’s 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet. *remember this is for metabolic health, not simply a weight loss hack*: prolonlife.com/paring
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About 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:
Instagram: @shannonleyko
Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown
TikTok: @shannon_leyko
Substack: https://shannonleyko.substack.com/
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