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130: The Underrated Power of Joy-Filled Stories with NYT Best-Selling Author, Katherine Center [Good Stuff: Joy]
Podcast: Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional livingPublished On: Wed Mar 11 2026
Description: How lucky are we?? Katherine Center, NYT Bestselling romance author, is joining us on this Good Stuff episode to talk about the importance of joy-filled stories. We cover: • Why exposing ourselves to positive stories can actually change the way we live • The role of pain and struggle in developing joy • Why Katherine chose to keep her romance novels PG-13 • The personal struggle Katherine put into one of her characters and how it shifted her view of herself ...and more! PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Weekly Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) KATHERINE CENTER: Katherine's newsletter: https://katherinecenter.com/newsletter/ Preorder Katherine's new book: The Shippers All Katherine center books: https://katherinecenter.com/books/ PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Free Decluttering Checklist 20 Decluttering Roadblocks (with specific advice for each) 10 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks (free) Treasures of the Heart: A 7-Day Bible Study on Breaking Free from Material Attachments (free) Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas Free Gift Request Email Template Free Know Your Why Worksheet Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff SPONSORS: 50% off MeUndies at www.meundies.com/paring - code PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 High-quality, eco-friendly activewear at fabletics.com/PARING & use code PARING at checkout- sign up as a VIP and get 80% off everything. Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Find furniture, decor, and essentials that fit your unique style and budget. https://www.wayfair.com/ $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING Storyworth Memoirs to capture your loved one's life— get $10+ off: www.storyworth.com/paring 20% off at Cozy Earth: www.cozyearth.com - code PARING Use code PARING at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Cool Gloss with your first purchase! 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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