Shannon Leyko: Pretty Furious About Fast Fashion, Overconsumption, & Erewhon Strawberries

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. 

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This Week’s Product Mentions: 

First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser:

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OGX Coconut Miracle Oil:

https://www.ogxbeauty.com/products/coconut-miracle-penetrating-oil

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