Shannon Leyko is an author, podcast host, mother of three, and military wife. She joins hosts Mallory Hagan and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett on Pretty Furious to break down why the cycle of consumption is bad for our health, how to navigate paring down with a family, and why Desantis’ DOGE is infuriating.
00:00 Headlines and Beauty Products
09:45 Introducing Shannon and the Impact of Fast Fashion
15:52 Personal Journey into Decluttering
17:53 Psychology of Consumption and Decluttering
20:55 Environmental Impact of Consumerism
23:36 Health Implications of Fast Fashion
26:33 Empathy and Responsibility in Consumption
29:39 Holistic Approach to Decluttering
39:24 Decluttering with a Family
39:58 Navigating Paring Down with Kids
42:51 Teaching Generosity and Letting Go
47:08 Practical Steps to Begin Decluttering
51:36 Fury or Fun: A Game on Trends
This episode was recorded on February 27, 2025 and released on March 3, 2025.
Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate women, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.
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First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser:
OGX Coconut Miracle Oil:
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