EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 59 MIN
156: Surprising Lessons on Simplicity from Sourdough Bread with Brett Wiewiora and Christina Cann
from Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living · host Cloud10
What do sourdough bread, world travel, and minimalism have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode, I sit down with Brett Wiewiora and Christina Cann, former owners of a 1,500-loaves-a-day bakery in Tampa who sold it all, packed their lives into carry-on luggage, and hit the road with their two kids—and their sourdough starter—to teach baking classes from around the world. In this episode, you'll learn: How simplifying their sourdough process taught Brett and Christina to let go of excess in general Why having a clear, purposeful goal makes decluttering and letting go dramatically easier Practical ways to raise kids who think intentionally about what they own, spend, and carry with them ...and more. If you've ever felt stuck under the weight of too much, this episode will give you a fresh (and unique) perspective on what it means to live a life unburdened from clutter. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) BRETT & CHRISTINA: Website: https://www.sourdoughlifestyle.com/about Sourdough Baking 101 Class IG: @sourdoughlifestyle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesourdoughlifestyle Substack: https://sourdoughlifestyle.substack.com/ PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 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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What do sourdough bread, world travel, and minimalism have in common? More than you'd think. In this episode, I sit down with Brett Wiewiora and Christina Cann, former owners of a 1,500-loaves-a-day bakery in Tampa who sold it all, packed their lives into carry-on luggage, and hit the road with their two kids—and their sourdough starter—to teach baking classes from around the world. In this episode, you'll learn: How simplifying their sourdough process taught Brett and Christina to let go of excess in general Why having a clear, purposeful goal makes decluttering and letting go dramatically easier Practical ways to raise kids who think intentionally about what they own, spend, and carry with them ...and more. If you've ever felt stuck under the weight of too much, this episode will give you a fresh (and unique) perspective on what it means to live a life unburdened from clutter. PARING DOWN (SHANNON LEYKO): Sign up for my newsletter! The L.E.S.S. Express Website: www.shannonleyko.com Instagram: @shannonleyko TikTok: @shannon_leyko Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannonleyko Facebook: www.facebook.com/shannonleyko.paringdown Substack: Blog & Additional Support (free trial!) BRETT & CHRISTINA: Website: https://www.sourdoughlifestyle.com/about Sourdough Baking 101 Class IG: @sourdoughlifestyle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesourdoughlifestyle Substack: https://sourdoughlifestyle.substack.com/ PARING DOWN RESOURCES: CLICK HERE for free checklist, hacks, worksheet, & more! SPONSORS: 15% off oneskin.co/PARING with code PARING Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, PARING 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh + Free Breakfast For Life: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm Only $2.99 per meal from Every Plate + 10% off for a month: www.everyplate.com/podcast - CODE: paring299 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 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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