She breaks things down in a way that you could follow. Her advice is very practical and motivating.

I really live Shannon Leyko’s approach to decluttering. Full minimalism is austere and the 20/20/20 rule is one of privilege and waste, but Leyko talks through ways to declutter that leave your house and life alive but free of too much. And rather than “environmentalism” (which is great) she brings us back to the point: leaving our home (house and planet) in a state fit for our children and their children.

I love this podcast. I’m so impressed with Shannon’s eloquent speaking ability and love that she doesn’t try to cram all the info into a 10 minute show. I appreciate the different topics she covers and how down to earth her delivery is. I was very touched about the episodes of her Mom and how she chose certain items to keep her close. Your Mom would be so proud of you Shannon, you are lovely! Thank you for helping others! You are so fun to listen to.

I love this podcast. Shannon is so real and seems like a friend you want to chat about real life stuff with and work through it - not in a sad boring way. She is light and fun and brings solutions, great advice, and really interesting guests. I think I’ve shared every episode I’ve listened to with someone because there was something I felt like would really resonate with them. Highly recommend!

I've enjoyed your podcast immensely. I am 65. Went through my father's home over the past year. Still have his artwork in storage as he was an artist and they had SO much stuff! Still have to deal with that but also looking at my own life so I don't spend my years in stuff rather than living my life! So thank you!

Informative, motivating and feels like I am listening to a friend. Thank you for sharing the principles and methods for sustainable, reasonable, doable decluttering.

I’m loving this podcast so far. I’m a new listener- I think I found her from Wannbe Clutterfree. I like that this podcast has so many thoughtful questions. It really explores the how and why of declutter and minimalism. She explores psychology of it which is nice as well.

As someone who is not religious, lots of those points didn’t resonate with me. I preferred the points that spoke to the feelings and emotional attachments and thought processes.

I so enjoy listening to your podcast! Thank you for your encouragement! You are a joy to listen to!

I have been wanting explanations for all of these behaviors and Shannon has so kindly put them together in a concise, understandable, relatable podcast! Thank you for taking the time out of your life to share the knowledge so we can understand ourselves better and change what we need.

I listen to a number of podcasts on this topic but just started this one a few weeks ago after hearing Shannon on another podcast and I really enjoy it. It’s risen to the top of my list in terms of shows I keep up with regularly. Shannon is very down to Earth and realistic in her approach. Her topics are thoughtful and she gives practical, actionable advice. It’s a great show!

I came across Paring Down a few weeks ago when I got on a decluttering kick, and listening to these episodes has been a key reason why I’ve been able to keep decluttering a consistent part of my routine. There are so many tips that I’ve been able to integrate into daily life with toddlers, and our home already feels so much easier to manage and maintain. Shannon is cheerful and encouraging, and she shares funny anecdotes throughout to keep the podcast refreshing and incredibly relatable. After hopping around and listening to a bunch of decluttering podcasts over the past month, Paring Down is by far my favorite and my new go-to listen!

Keep doing what you’re doing, Shannon! I discovered your podcast last year and have spent my time since then decluttering my life. My sister was inspired by what I was doing and she has decluttered her room significantly! The work you’re doing with this podcast matters ❤️

Shannon is a super Motivating speaker. Loved most recent episode on why we buy and keep so much stuff! Gave me something to think about!

I’ve listened to so many different podcasts on decluttering and Paring Down is by far my absolute favorite! I look forward to listening every single week! Shannon is so relatable, funny, lovable and wise. She is a wealth of knowledge and encouragement on decluttering and beyond. I’ve implemented so much of the advice Shannon has given and my home and life are SO much more peaceful and enjoyable! You’re changing lives and are so appreciated!

This podcast is calming and lovely. Shannon inspires me to think differently & be much more conscious about how I spend my money. Her approach is sweet & kind. There’s no guilt tripping. Instead — She’s humble & understanding. If you’re looking to make lasting impacts on your life as a consumer, this podcast is a must. It’s one of my new weekly favorites.

Obsessed with listening to this podcast while I begin my decluttering journey. Hoping to make it a new way of life! So much great advice from the nitty gritty to the big picture thank you for this podcast!

This podcast is one of my automatic downloads every week. I just discovered it recently, but I love it. Shannon gives such helpful, useable information but keeps her podcast upbeat and interesting. I'm working through the entire backlist as I'm inspired to declutter my whole house and rethink my consumption habits. This one is so worth your time! Thank you, Shannon, for the time and thought you put in to this!

Some good tips and love that you mention God, but it feels like 45 minute info could be put into 20-25 minutes - a lot of times you go on tangents without saying actual tips. I appreciate what you’re doing in this space and thankful you’re so encouraging - just not the style for me in podcasts. Thanks!

So glad I stumbled upon this podcast! Shannon is so positive and encouraging in giving simple, quick, easy tips to pare down in all aspects of life! She really helps the process of simplifying seem doable for those of us who are overwhelmed with stuff!

I was really excited to hear what Erin Port had to say but you talked for most of the episode.

Helpful and entertaining. She doesn’t try to be anyone she isn’t.

I wanted to declutter my home and was looking for inspiration to get me started. This podcast has been a great companion for the task. I press play and listen to Shannon remind me over and over that paring down isn’t about living with less, it’s about clearing out space for the things in life that really matter to me. The podcast intro alone is so calming and inspiring! In addition to decluttering content specifically about the home, she also branches out into decluttering other areas of life, like one’s schedule. Why not reap the benefits of decluttering in other domains of life? I love this podcast!

I randomly learned about this from Instagram. After getting flooded in 2017, and needing to replace everything I own, I was overrun with belongings 3 years later. My job shifted to work from home and I struggled to focus with no adequate home office space. I hired a professional organizer/declutter specialist and I was hooked. I could only afford to do one space but the concept were amazing. I adore listening to Shannon as she echoes these messages. She is awesome inspiration following my initial experience. She motivated me to declutter my closet. My clothing is so much more than clothing. They are my memories; part of my confidence and expression of my joy and getting dressed is my favorite part of the day. I needed to take a difficult assessment that some of my clothing was extra work. Too much laundry, too much effort in selecting what to wear each day, not knowing where something was. I literally had 20 bottoms to run in. I run 12 days a month at best. I did recruit loving support during the process. Shannon inspiration helped me reframe my mindset. I pretty much so binged the podcast and put aside audible for a bit.

Love listening to this podcast which is helping me reinforce my goal of decluttering on a daily basis

I love listening to each new episode. It is a great way to pass the time on my commute and I always learn a little something that I can apply at home.

I started listening a few months ago and I really can’t believe that you podcast isn’t way more popular. Love your tone and permission, love the realistic part of this. I have finally started clicking j to the mindset part of declutterring and you have helped me with that! Thanks for putting out this content. I like the rotation of interviews and talk through episodes. If someone is looking for something to listen to WHILE declutterring, put this in your ear, Shannon is a great companion.

Thank you for encouraging us to take time to find our why and uncover our root cause behind decluttering! Thank you for the practical tips that help alleviate tension in relationships as we begin to declutter! And thank you for helping us remember to re-prioriitize in each season! I am so grateful for this fresh podcast!

Maybe consider adderall because the way the host speaks is pure impulse control issues and ADHD likely. Annoying.

I can’t express how grateful I am for the feelings and step by step descriptions provided in this podcast that have truly shown me how to understand my own sentiments and stressors, and confidently address the attitudes and the physical items that are in my own way!!! The delivery is spot on and I feel like I’m having a conversation even though I’m just a listener. I am so appreciative that you stepped out here into this space and shared what you have. I started listening yesterday after you popped up on instagram, and I’m already 5 episodes deep (in no particular order). Thank you!

This is my favorite podcast! I am always looking forward to the next episode. Shannon’s insight into pairing down on all things in life is awesome. I love how she has a variety of guests, and they all have something different to share. She has given me many more accounts to follow on Instagram, seeing their posts helps keep me focused on what’s important and what my goals are. Thank you for being here Shannon! :)

Shannon is a skilled interviewer on very relatable topics! I listen to this podcast every Tuesday while I’m cleaning up after my kids go to bed and it’s like listening to a friend chat in my ear 😁

Loved this episode for decluttering books. My husband and I are both avid readers and we can easily get overwhelmed with so many books in our home. Great suggestions for paring down. I even did some of that paring down while listening to the podcast!

You are changing my life. I am so so grateful for your podcast. Thank you, thank you!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Paring Down podcast is a game-changer! Each episode is packed with insightful tips and thoughtful discussions. Shannon offers practical advice on decluttering not just your physical space, but also your mind and life in general. Even better; it feels like getting advice from your best friend with no judgement. Highly recommend!"

This podcast has been my decluttering buddy. I have been so motivated by Shannon’s bubbly, genuine personality and the overall quality of the content. It’s truly been helpful listening to these episodes.

Listening to Shannon is like meeting up with your most bubbly friend for coffee! But on top of getting funny, quirky, lighthearted conversation, you walk away with wisdom and encouragement. 💕I love this podcast for the practical advice, the relatable rants, and the constant inspiration to reconsider the quality of life I am living and things I am prioritizing. Thank you Shannon!

I’ve listened to quite a few minimalist podcasts and never found one that I really loved, until now!! Shannon’s insight is so helpful and she’s so authentic! I’m prepping for baby #2 and trying to purge a bunch of our stuff so I can simplify our life and have more time for the important stuff. So happy to have found this to listen to while I get rid of stuff 💕

Sometimes I feel like she is speaking directly to me because she nails exactly what I’m thinking. Crazy good podcast, with her insights and my determination I hope to pare down!!!

So happy to have found this podcast! It’s my new favorite as I’m working to declutter and simplify my home.

Shannon is great, I love her and her minimalist lifestyle ideas. What’s really great is how she talks about the WHY behind Pairing Down.

Listening to this podcast is like talking to my best friend. Shannon has a way to draw people in and make them feel seen. Love, love, love!

Shannon has such a way of relating to what is going on in your real life as a woman and momma. She introduces the idea of paring down as a way to enhance your life, not in a way that makes you feel judged or less than. I enjoy listening to this podcast as a way to stock up fun organizing ideas, or just to have a giggle! Shannon and the women she interviews are always entertaining! I just love this podcast ❤️

I love how unapologetic Shannon is for the decisions she has made that work for her family, while also not being judgmental of those who are making it work a different way! Every episode gives me another tidbit of knowledge that is helping me pair down and organize my home - so grateful for this content!

Have loved this podcast and on episode 16! This podcast not about not has been helpful in motivating me to start my declutering journey one small step at a time. She has helped me not feel like a failure even though I can’t do a big purge in one weekend. She is a little all over my place which I enjoy. I have also read some really interesting books based on mentions in this podcast.

I love minimalism. I’ve been very into the minimalist podcast, social media, book world, and whatever other content you can consume (not so minimalist with my minimalist content lol). I’m always in search of more podcasts though as I have only found one other one I super jive with. Paring Down is now a new favorite. I instantly clicked with the way Shanon podcasts. She provides wonderful information in an easy going way. It feels like hanging out with a friend. Not only that, as I was scrolling down to start binging all of her episodes I saw her episode with her dad on flight anxiety. I almost started to cry. Just yesterday I had a complete anxiety attack on a flight. I was terrified and it had never happened before. I have another flight coming up in a couple of weeks and I didn’t know how to cope. How on earth the universe knew to send help through a minimalist podcast is beyond me, but I’m so incredibly grateful!

So much more relatable than a lot of other podcasts covering similar topics!!

This podcast makes me smile! Every time I listen, I feel like I’m having coffee with Shannon. I would highly recommend!!

Honestly the most uplifting podcast about decluttering I’ve heard yet. Shannon is so peppy and bright, and has such an encouraging mindset. Decluttering can feel heavy for many people, but Shannon explains and encourages a minimalist lifestyle in such a relatable way that it makes jumping in much easier. Well done! ❤️

After buying our first home and moving 2x in the last year… I quickly realized how much JUNK I just keep transferring. This podcast came at such a great time. Shannon offers great advice and attainable goals to helping declutter every aspect of your life, while also providing a few laughs along the way! I highly recommend this podcast.