Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

Shannon Leyko

Booking Overview

A lifestyle and self-improvement interview show focused on realistic minimalism, decluttering, organization, and intentional living, with a mix of solo guidance and external guests ranging from bestselling authors to everyday people with relevant lived experience. Credible pitches include authors, professional organizers, ADHD and mental-health experts, conscious-consumption specialists, and practical voices on family or financial aspects of simplifying life; the accessible guest mix suggests relatively low booking difficulty.

Metrics

Episodes: 197

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 3.1k subscribers

Instagram: 288.0k followers

Contact Information

sahiba@cloud10.fm

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Host

Shannon Leyko - Host focused on realistic minimalism, decluttering, intentional living, and practical self-improvement.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Practical lived-experience pros, authors (including New York Times bestselling authors), and everyday experts tied to decluttering, minimalism, sustainable consumption, thrifting/vintage, home organization, or related mental-health/productivity topics (e.g., ADHD and overwhelm).
Required Achievements:  
Authored or co-authored books on minimalism/intentional living, Built a recognizable platform around secondhand/vintage or mindful consumption, Developed credible frameworks for decluttering (worksheets, methods, programs), Hands-on community standing (e.g., reseller/vintage business)

Recent Guest Discussions

Rebecca Bingham - Thrifts Shopping Philosophy; Navigating Thrift Stores With Intention; Curating A Home And Wardrobe With Story; Mindful Secondhand Shopping; Reducing Waste; Conscious And Sustainable Lifestyle

Recent Topics

Decluttering, Minimalism, Intentional Living, Organization, Consumerism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living
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192: A Better Way to Plan Your Fall & School Year with Danielle McGeough

August 04, 2026

If the busyness of the start of fall and a new school year stresses you out, today’s conversation with Danielle McGeough is for you!  We cover: The difference between burnout and demoralization How to figure out what actually matters to our families Practical systems for managing school paper  How to prioritize activities and commitments  …and more. Don’t let the new school year pressure you! This conversation is a perfect reminder that sometimes the mo...

191: Decluttering Computer Files, My Favorite Way to Vacation, & the Savannah Bananas

July 30, 2026

Here's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Do you have any advice on decluttering and organizing files on a computer? 2. What’s your favorite way to vacation with your family? Listener recommendation of the week: Emily Ley - Simplified MENTIONED THIS EPISODE: Ep 74: Removing the Chaos from Our Email Accounts & Desktops with Shawn Lemon The Savannah Bananas: @thesavbananas PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

190: Shocking Things that Bring People to the Emergency Room with Dr. J Mack Slaughter

July 29, 2026

I sat down with Dr. J Mack Slaughter—ER physician, former boy band member, and one of my favorite follows on social media—for a conversation that's equal parts entertaining and genuinely lifesaving. Here's what I learned, and what you'll take away too: Which common situations usually don't require an ER visit (and the specific warning signs that mean you should go immediately) The most avoidable dangers that send people to the ER most often How to spot health misinformation onl...

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