71: How Growing Up in a Cult Made Me More Intentional
02/11/25 • 59 min
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Whew, I kind of can't believe I'm pressing publish on this one. I grew up in a high control religious organization, and today I'm sharing my story after a lot of interest came in after I mentioned it in a reel!
I know this is.a bit off the subject of decluttering, but it ties in beautifully with the bigger message of intentional living. I hope this episode is not only interesting, but helps shed some light on the importance of being intentional about our beliefs by making them our own.
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
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:
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Whew, I kind of can't believe I'm pressing publish on this one. I grew up in a high control religious organization, and today I'm sharing my story after a lot of interest came in after I mentioned it in a reel!
I know this is.a bit off the subject of decluttering, but it ties in beautifully with the bigger message of intentional living. I hope this episode is not only interesting, but helps shed some light on the importance of being intentional about our beliefs by making them our own.
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
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:
15% off all Lume products like aluminum-free deodorant at lumedeodorant.com- use code PARING
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast
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!
$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
Previous Episode
70: Is Decluttering Just for the Financially Secure? with Aubrey High
Avoiding difficult subjects isn't something I want to do on Paring Down. Yet I want to make sure I approach them with humility, positivity, and an open mind - and I hope that tone comes through on today's episode.
I'm so grateful to have Aubrey High from The Reclaimed Home alongside me as we talk through insights she's gained while working with people who are financially insecure - and often recovering from trauma - to responsibly declutter and organize their homes. (Stories shared on this episode are done so with permission and anonymity.)
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Aubrey High's Instagram: @the.reclaimed.home.co
Aubrey High's email: [email protected]
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Aubrey's first appearance on Paring Down: Making Space for Things and People We Love
Episode 67: 5 Psychological Phenomena that Affect Decluttering & Consumption
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:
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
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
$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
Next Episode
72: Reclaiming the Sacred: Does Money Make Us Happier? with Jeff Golden
Defining what is "sacred" is to determine what truly matters and to recognize the beautiful intersection of every living thing. In this realm, Jeff Golden has spent 30 years and won multiple awards for his work regarding the connection (or lack thereof) between money and happiness so that we can better reject the things that are NOT sacred.
On the podcast, Jeff shares fascinating studies and statistics that paint a picture of the lies that money and overconsumption tell us, and offers ways we can make the concerted effort to reclaim the things that truly matter -- including our own worth.
Paring Down Instagram: @paring_down
Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express
JEFF GOLDEN INFORMATION
https://reclaimingthesacred.net/
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
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:
10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/hellofreshpodcast
Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order!
15% off all Lume products like aluminum-free deodorant at lumedeodorant.com- use code PARING
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
$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
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