Best Shannon Leyko Podcasts (2024)

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#136 Making Room for What Matters With Shannon Leyko 49:27

15d ago49:27

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Shannon Leyko discusses minimalism and making room for what matters in our lives. We loved this discussion as we dived into the misconceptions of minimalism and leaning toward the slow living and hygge lifestyle. Shannon Leyko is an accomplished author, podcast host, mother of three, and military wife. She currently resides in Florida after a signi…

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45: Determining Your Priorities with Ashli Pollard 51:36

2h ago51:36

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Paring down what's important in our life sounds nice and all, but HOW? So often, pretty much everything feels important. We'd love to say that not everything is a priority, but most of the time it can feel anxiety-provoking to not *do it all.* Business owner (x5) Ashli Pollard is at the top of her field - her agency working with celebs from Brooke …

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#138 Becoming a One Car Family: The Move to a Single Car Household 25:03

5h ago25:03

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If you’ve ever considered becoming a one car family, stick around because we’ll share our journey, tips, and the benefits of living with just one car. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE.

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44: Brainstorming Solutions to Clutter Problem Areas 33:27

7d ago33:27

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Do you have an area of your house that can't seem to stay decluttered or organized no matter what you do? Same. Today I walk you through the four biggest clutter problem areas in my own home, and hope that you find inspiration as I brainstorm how to keep the clutter at bay! Paring Down Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠@paring_down⁠ Paring Down Website: ⁠theexp…

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#137 DIY Wellness Weekend 29:47

7d ago29:47

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We’re diving into how you can create your very own wellness weekend! Whether you need a break from the hustle or just a little reset, we’ve got tips and ideas to help you relax, rejuvenate, and rediscover your zen. We’re covering everything from setting the mood to activities that nourish your mind and body. Tune in and get ready to transform your …

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43: Creating Household Rhythms to Foster Peace with Ben & Brianna Folkman 51:00

14d ago51:00

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One of the most efficient ways to simplify your life so your life becomes exponentially easier is to implement household rhythms. Each new rhythm (i.e. routine, habit, etc,) takes away the mental load of problem-solving and decision fatigue. When you don't have to think through what to do, you're left with way more brain space and a lot less stress…

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42: 15 Ways to Spend Less Money 38:32

21d ago38:32

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This episode doesn't list things to avoid temptation, like unfollow influencers or take the Amazon Prime app off your phone - though those are great ways to save money! Instead, we're talking about actionable steps that will save you money - from small choices to big life decisions. Why should we bother paring down our spending? Does spending less …

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#135 Are You Touch Deprived? Epiphany Jordan 42:42

22d ago42:42

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In this episode, we are asking you and each other if we are touch-deprived. Epiphany Jordan is our guest and she is an expert in the field of human touch, more specifically, those lacking it. Epiphany Jordan is an author and human touch advocate. She has shared her insights at SXSW Interactive Festival and recently earned her Masters of Public Heal…

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41: Timeless Truths About Simplicity with Suzanne Johnson 50:02

28d ago50:02

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How do you know an idea is true? That's a pretty big question, but I've found that the best way to know if an idea is worth exploring is to find out how long it's been around. Because, as Mark Twain famously said, "There's no such thing as a new idea." Sage wisdom usually comes in the form of a repetitive idea that respected spiritual and thought l…

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#134 Mental Hellness to Mental Wellness: David Woods Bartley 1:01:32

29d ago1:01:32

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David Woods Bartley is a fantastic speaker and storyteller with two powerful TED Talks under his belt. David opens minds, touches hearts, and inspires action by sharing his transformative journey from mental "hellness" to mental wellness. Join us as we delve into David's inspiring story, exploring how his darkest moments led to a profound change in…

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40: Managing Your Busy Schedule Using Time Blocking 32:26

1M ago32:26

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What do you do when there just aren't enough hours in the day? I've got you! Time blocking might sound intimidating, but in this episode I break down exactly how to block out your schedule in order to - avoid burnout - accomplish your goals - avoid time-sucking distractions This episode also covers brain-dumping and checklists, which are tools you …

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#133 Vermicomposting with Cathy Nesbitt 45:45

1M ago45:45

45:45

On Episode 133 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we chat with Cathy Nesbitt about vermicomposting. Cathy Nesbitt is the mastermind behind Cathy’s Crawly Composters, turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and championing sustainable living. She will help you understand the value of worms, especially when it comes to composting. The full show notes, …

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39: How Living with Less Inspires Generosity with Ultralight Backpacker Glen Van Peski 57:28

1M ago57:28

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The benefits of living with less can be discovered through as many avenues as there are people - and today, we hear how ultralight backpacking was the catalyst for Glen Van Peski to embrace a lighter load in his every day life. Glen's wilderness stories are inspiring (I can't help but laugh at his hiking story with Matthew McConaughey), but his les…

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#132 The Writer on the Water: Niamh McAnally 57:03

1M ago57:03

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On Episode 132 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we chat with “The Writer on the Water,” Niamh McAnally. What most intrigued us about Niamh’s background is her perspective on life’s true value. When her father passed away, she realized that he was not defined by his possessions—his stuff wasn’t what mattered. The full show notes, with links, resourc…

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38: A Shame-Free & Intentional Approach to Screen Time for Kids 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Screen time is a really sensitive subject. I cover why these sensitivities are important to respect and address in the beginning of this episode - there are very real dynamics that have NOTHING to do with how much parents love their kids as to why some families use more screen time than others. With that in mind, decluttering and minimalism are roo…

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#131 PTSD911 Movie: Filmmaker + Producer Conrad Weaver 45:45

2M ago45:45

45:45

We chat with the award-winning filmmaker and producer Conrad Weaver about his PTSD911 movie experience. He talks about how it led him to mental health advocacy. While promoting his documentary, his goal is to shine a light on the mental health struggles our first responders face.The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast spo…

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37: Curating Simple & Ethical Closets with Lacey Woodroof 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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I don't know about you, but I want getting dressed to feel easy. I want to feel good in my clothes, no matter how casual or dressy the occasion. I don't want to feel overwhelmed by choices or frustrated that I have "nothing to wear." I also want to know that my closet isn't a result of someone else in this world barely scraping by. Cheap clothes th…

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#130 What is Bio-touch Healing? Paul Bucky Tells Us! 48:18

2M ago48:18

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Bio-touch healing is one of the simplest things to do and learn. On episode 130 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we chat with Paul Bucky, founder and co-director of Bio-touch. This conversation spans from the simple lifestyle of what Paul describes as "dropping off" to being introduced to a touch method of healing and connecting us to one another.T…

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36: 20 Habits of the Home to Prevent Overwhelm 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Want to avoid that terrible feeling when your house just feels like this giant weight on your shoulder? There's laundry to fold, the counters have stuff all over them, your closet looks like a tornado ran through it, and the inside of your microwave looks like a murder scene. On today's episode, I walk you through 20 general habits you can begin to…

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#129 Ultimate Packing List for Tropical Vacation (+ FREE Download) 22:18

2M ago22:18

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As minimalists who love to travel, we know what it takes to create the best packing list for a tropical vacation! Better yet, we never have to check luggage, so our Caribbean vacation can begin earlier and last longer. Why? Because we don't have to wait at the baggage carousel. We are sharing our tips and tricks for the essential tropical vacation …

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35: Making Unconventional Choices to Live More Intentionally with Sona Avetisyan 45:47

2M ago45:47

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Ready to get personal? Living with less goes a LOT deeper than having a less stressful, decluttered home. This week's guest, Sona Avetisyan, is a professional organizer whose focus on intentional living is deeply reflected in her own life. Sona shares about her own journey of discovering what she actually cares about - even though it's counter cult…

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#128 The Peruvian Lifestyle: Benefits Shared by Maya Lombarts 43:28

2M ago43:28

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Have you ever heard about the Peruvian Lifestyle? On episode 128 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Maya Lombarts, a Belgian native who has been living in Peru for the past seven years. She discusses how living in Peru has helped her embrace a slower, more mindful approach to life. Maya shares how this lifestyle shift has transformed…

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34: The Pitfall of Too Much Backstock 28:47

3M ago28:47

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For the sake of savings and convenience, so many of us fall into the trap of keeping too much backstock in our homes. It's become all too common to treat our homes as a store, instead of letting stores be the store and our homes be our home - with just enough that we need for daily living inside it. So what IS the right amount of backstock? We'll e…

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#127: Mental Health Month: Kevin Berthia-Suicide Survivor + Prevention Advocate 1:08:26

3M ago1:08:26

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we revisit a very special conversation with suicide survivor and suicide prevention advocate, Kevin Berthia. You may know about Kevin from his very public suicide a…

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33: Slowing Down Our Lives with Stephanie Seferian 55:38

3M ago55:38

55:38

The question we often forget to ask ourselves even though it is central to our wellbeing: Is this working for me? Does this pace of life feel good? Am I spending my time how I’d like? Are my routines helping me or cycles I’d like to break out of? If our basic needs like food and shelter are met, then where we spend our time is up to us! Sometimes i…

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#126: Mental Health Month: Lindsey Ferris 47:15

3M ago47:15

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we are revisiting our discussion with Mental Health Advocate, founder/owner of FerrisBuilt a product and apparel line that aims to bring more awareness to mental he…

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32: Finding the Time to Declutter 39:45

3M ago39:45

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"How do you find the time to declutter?" I hear this question on repeat - and I get it! Between kids and jobs and just...life...it's hard to find time to eat a meal sometimes, much less tackle decluttering the house. So I hope this episode gives you some ideas of how to find the time as I share what has worked for me during 3 different stages in my…

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#125: Mental Health Month: Lindsey Konchar- Author + Advocate 58:51

3M ago58:51

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Lindsey Konchar. Lindsey is the author of I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain’t One, a licensed graduate social worker, an…

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31: Taking Messy Action with Sarah Horgan 46:47

3M ago46:47

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Well, folks. It happened. My first tears on the podcast. Sarah Horgan of the Simple & Intentional Podcast is one of those people who makes you feel completely seen and heard, and I am so grateful we had such a personal and honest conversation. Sarah's story of being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 10 years ago and how that led her to live a more inte…

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#124: Mental Health Month: Ryan Schwartz of Mental Health Match 1:01:00

3M ago1:01:00

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Ryan Schwartz, the founder of Mental Health Match. Ryan founded ⁠Mental Health Match⁠ which helps to pair patients with the therapi…

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30: Minimalish Lessons Learned from Van Life [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 37:42

4M ago37:42

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FIFTY-EIGHT SQUARE FEET, people. It's nuts and we love it! This week I share with you a bit more behind-the-scenes of van life in our camper van that is 58 square feet of "living" space, and how spending time in such close quarters with 5 humans and 2 dogs really highlights the beauty of living with less. I also offer some tips and ideas for your n…

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#123: How to Reduce Waste and Save Money 15:50

4M ago15:50

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Did you know that when you reduce waste, you save money? It's true. It may seem difficult to be more sustainable, reducing your carbon footprint, but we are going to share with you some very simple ways to not only reduce but increase the money that is in your wallet. That speaks everyone's language, right?! The full show notes, with links, resourc…

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29: Paring Down Flight Anxiety with J.D. Oliver [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 54:16

4M ago54:16

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You do NOT want to miss this one, you guys. While this podcast primarily focuses on paring down our belongings to declutter our homes, I like to branch out a bit every now and then to pare down different beliefs, anxieties, and ideas we have on a variety of subjects in order to help us move through the world with less stress and more peace. Well, f…

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#122: 5 R's of Sustainability: Recycle Responsibly 18:10

4M ago18:10

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This is the fifth and final week of our journey through the 5 R's of Sustainability, ending with recycle responsibly. In the past four weeks, we covered all of the R's except recycling.We want recycling to be the last option. Being mindful to refuse an item, reduce consumption, reuse, and repurpose items is a great way to keep things out of the lan…

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28: Ask a Flight Attendant + Flying with Kids with Caroline Bright [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 48:26

4M ago48:26

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What if my kid needs to pee when the fasten seatbelt sign is on? What should I bring to entertain my kids on a flight? Also, what exactly is the role of a flight attendant? From their perspective, what are basic dos and don'ts of air travel? You will LOVE this enlightening and fun conversation with former Miss Vermont, year-9 flight attendant for a…

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#121: 5 R’s of Sustainability: Repurpose Innovatively 12:29

4M ago12:29

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This is the fourth R in our five-week journey through the 5 R’s of Sustainability, repurpose innovatively. In the past three weeks, we covered “refuse,” “reduce,” and “reuse”.The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE.

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27: Traveling Light with Kira K. Dixon [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Paring Down Travel is a miniseries I’ve wanted to bring you since the moment The Paring Down Podcast was conceptualized. Particularly air travel. And I KNEW I had to bring on Miss America 2015 and sports broadcaster, Kira K. Dixon. Kira is one of my personal fashion icons and manages to always look amazing and unique while traveling 30 weeks a year…

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#120: 5 R’s of Sustainability: Reuse Resources Wisely 18:16

4M ago18:16

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This is the third R in our five-week journey through the 5 R’s of Sustainability, reuse. In the past two weeks, we covered “refuse” and “reduce”. In the next few weeks, we’re diving into the essential principles of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. Week by week, we’ll focus on one of these key pillars, bringing you stra…

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26: What to Do With Gifts That Are Clutter 40:32

4M ago40:32

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"What do I do with all the stuff other people give me and the kids?" Whew, this is a BIG one. It's a nuanced topic, but I hope you find nuggets of help-- both practical and mindset-driven-- as we walk through 5 different types of gifts we receive from other people. From holidays to hand-me-downs, I share with you best practices that have helped me …

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#119: 5 R's of Sustainability: Reduce Consumption 18:03

4M ago18:03

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Welcome to our five-week journey through the 5 R's of Sustainability, this week's conversation is on the second R, reduce. Last week, we covered "refuse." Over the coming weeks, we'll talk about the core principles of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. Each week, we'll delve deep into one of these pillars, offering simpl…

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25: Releasing Shame When Decluttering with ADHD with Elena Willitts 58:43

5M ago58:43

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Our brains don't all work the same way, so we won't have the same experience decluttering and managing our homes! Elena Willits, host of the Kind Organizing Podcast, shares her own experience with ADHD and how it has shown up in her journey to create a peaceful living space. With vulnerability and practicality, Elena talks us through feelings of sh…

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#118: 5 R's of Sustainability: Refuse with Purpose 20:48

5M ago20:48

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Welcome to our five-week series on the 5 R's of Sustainability. Over the next five weeks, we'll be diving into the fundamental principles of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. Each week, we'll explore one of these R's in-depth, sharing small, simple, actionable steps that you can take to be proactive in reducing your env…

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Empowering Military Spouses with Financial Education: Comprehensive Guide for Deployments and PCSing 37:19

5M ago37:19

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Empowering Military Spouses with Financial Education: A Comprehensive Guide This episode of the Waiting Warriors Podcast features Michelle Bowler and guest Lizanne Lightfoot, the seasoned spouse and representative of Go VA, discussing the unique financial challenges and opportunities military families face. The conversation covers the importance of…

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24: Decluttering Photos On Our Phones and In Our Homes 42:18

5M ago42:18

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You only get to find out how many photos are on my phone if you listen to the podcast! Haha...but seriously, it's embarrassing. I'm learning right along with you in this episode, offering strategies for how to go through an overwhelming number of photos, and best ways to organize them once we declutter.We also dive a bit deeper into the importance …

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#117: Sustainable and Ethical Brands: Transparency + Questions 37:40

5M ago37:40

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Choosing to buy from sustainable and ethical brands is like voting for a better world with your wallet. In this conversation, we are sharing why you should shop from sustainable and ethical brands, how to know if they call into those categories, and questions to ask brands. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors…

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23: Making Space for Things and People We Love with Aubrey High 51:49

5M ago51:49

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Can you imagine your family living with your in-laws AND your parents? Certified Organizer Aubrey High knows and chose this experience, and once you hear her speak, you'll know why it works. It's such a PLEASURE to talk with someone who has such a deep sense of self-awareness, empathy, and intention. Aubrey shares with us her family's unique decisi…

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#116: Easy Tips For How to Reduce Food Waste 24:19

5M ago24:19

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Wondering how you can help to reduce food waste? Well, if you are someone who has a lot of leftovers that go bad, this is for you. With gardening around the corner, we begin thinking about our plans for growing our own food. We make sure that our items won't be in abundance unless we have a plan for them so they don't go to waste. In this episode, …

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How To Navigate Deployment: A Guide for New Military Spouses 30:54

5M ago30:54

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In this episode of The Waiting Warriors Podcast, host Michelle Bowler speaks with guest Madison Greene about navigating the challenges of being a new military spouse facing a loved one's deployment for the first time. These military spouses explore feelings of being overwhelmed and give advice on finding joy and purpose during such times. The conve…

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22: Doom Piles & Mail 29:08

5M ago29:08

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Piles are the enemy's favorite weapon. (Is that too dramatic? It is. But let's go with it.) The enemy: Stress caused by a cluttered, messy home. Piles are a sneaky weapon because they're the bad guy *undercover.* Most piles start out with good intention. We think the piles are on our side. Like items are set aside together: Organization! We're keep…

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#115: Mental Minimalism - 7 Things You Should Stop Doing 25:26

5M ago25:26

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This week, we are getting into the heart of Mental Minimalism – because let's face it, our minds could use a bit of spring cleaning too. We will explore the seven things that need an eviction notice from your headspace. Get ready for some mind-refreshing insights and some mental tidying. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and po…

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