Lighten Up! The Art Of Living Clutter Free

About Lighten Up! The Art Of Living Clutter Free

Lighten UP! The Art of Living Clutter Free is hosted by Melanie Cohen is a life coach and clutter expert helping women in the messy middle of life clear physical, mental, and emotional clutter. Through honest conversations, practical tools, and gentle mindset shifts, Melanie helps you create space for clarity, confidence, and calm. This isn’t about perfection or willpower. It’s about letting go of what weighs you down and building a lighter way forward. Download her free guide: https://melaniecohen.podia.com/lighten-up-with-50-questions-to-declutter-your-life

Publisher

Melanie Cohen

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Jan 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

93 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   #93 Your Health, Your Voice: Becoming Your Own Best Advocate with Dana Sherwin

   Summary: Dana Sherwin shares her inspiring journey through healthcare, her personal health challenges, and practical advice on how patients can become proactive, engaged participants in their own health care. This episode highlights the importance of communication, research, and self-advocacy in navigating complex medical systems. Key topics: The importance of patient engagement and self-management How to communicate effectively with healthcare providers Research and resources for understanding health conditions The role of caregivers and family in health management Navigating healthcare systems and insurance challenges Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dana Sherwin and episode overview 00:37 Dana’s background and career in healthcare 02:27 Personal health journey and diagnosis of polycythemia vera 06:16 Transition to self-management and the importance of proactive care 08:44 How to communicate effectively with your doctors 12:01 Researching health conditions and finding support communities 15:58 Getting your questions answered and managing doctor visits 20:04 Dealing with difficult doctor relationships and finding the right care 27:36 The impact of insurance and out-of-pocket care decisions 32:09 The importance of advocacy for loved ones and caregivers 36:55 Using technology and notes to stay organized in healthcare 42:36 Dana’s personal clutter and managing email overload 43:04 The most important question to ask your doctor Ready to Lighten UP! With Melanie? If today’s conversation reminded you that the clutter in your life isn’t just physical, and you’re ready to create more clarity, calm, and confidence, I’d love to support you. Here are a few ways we can work together. Schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call Book Your appointment Here (https://calendly.com/melanie-liss-cohen/20min) Join the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting November 1, 2026 (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/november-2026-lighten-up-let-it-go-decluttering-challenge)Register Here (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/november-2026-lighten-up-let-it-go-decluttering-challenge) Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshop October 28, 2026 Save Your Spot Here (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/declutter-with-me-live-workshop-october-2026) Get Your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life Download Here (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/view/downloads/lighten-up-with-50-questions-to-declutter-your-life) Follow Melanie: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MelanieThoughtFullyCoachingLissCohen) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfully_coaching/) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/melanie-cohen-coach) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtfullycoaching) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@MelanieCohen-TFC-313) Email Melanie Here (http://melanie@thoughtfullycoaching.com) About Dana: Dana E. Sherwin is a healthcare consultant, speaker, and writer with more than 35 years of leadership experience across hospitals, managed-care organizations, and major consulting firms. She is the founder of Thinking Patient LLC, which focuses on strengthening patient–physician communication and patient engagement. A graduate of Cornell University and the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Sherwin brings her professional expertise and personal experience as a stem-cell transplant survivor to her work.

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   9 Oct 2026

   #92 The Emotional And Mental Clutter Of Weight: Clutter is not just stuff...

   Summary: In this episode, Melanie explores her personal journey with body image, weight, and the mental clutter that accompanies midlife transitions. She shares insights on how societal expectations, past experiences, and emotional baggage influence her relationship with her body and how she is working to let go of these layers to live more fully. Key topics: The concept of mental and emotional clutter Melanie’s personal story with weight and body image The impact of societal and past messages on self-perception The process of letting go of old stories and beliefs The importance of authenticity and self-acceptance in midlife How physical, digital, calendar, and emotional clutter affect well-being The role of self-awareness in personal growth Strategies for living fully despite body changes Key takeaways: Clutter is not just physical but also mental and emotional. Our stories and beliefs about ourselves can hold us back. Letting go of old stories creates space for new growth. Authenticity and self-acceptance are key to happiness. Embracing change is part of living fully. Sound bites: “Sometimes correcting the word can negate the feeling.” “Clutter is not just physical, it’s mental and emotional.” “My goal is to clear enough clutter to live fully now.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to mental and emotional clutter 02:05 Melanie’s background in weight loss coaching 04:23 Transition from weight loss to clutter and wellness 05:42 Defining the messy middle of life 07:10 Personal reflections on body image and societal expectations 08:54 The significance of authenticity and self-expression 11:04 The impact of old stories and beliefs 12:53 Clutter as a barrier to living fully 14:48 The importance of self-awareness and letting go 17:02 Moving forward with self-acceptance and authenticity Ready to Lighten UP! With Melanie? If today’s conversation reminded you that the clutter in your life isn’t just physical, and you’re ready to create more clarity, calm, and confidence, I’d love to support you. Here are a few ways we can work together. Join the next cohort of the Lighten UP! Clutter Free Mindset Method Group Experience. Learn more in a quick 20-minute FREE discovery call: Schedule Here (https://calendly.com/melanie-liss-cohen/20min) Join the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting November 1, 2026 (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/november-2026-lighten-up-let-it-go-decluttering-challenge) REGISTER HERE (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/november-2026-lighten-up-let-it-go-decluttering-challenge) Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshop October 28, 2026: Register HERE (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/declutter-with-me-live-workshop-october-2026) Get your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life: Download HERE (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/view/downloads/lighten-up-with-50-questions-to-declutter-your-life) Follow Melanie on Social Media: Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MelanieThoughtFullyCoachingLissCohen) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfully_coaching/) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/melanie-cohen-coach) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtfullycoaching) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@MelanieCohen-TFC-313) Visit ThoughtFully Coaching Here (https://thoughtfullycoaching.com) Email Melanie HERE (http://melanie@thoughtfullycoaching.com)

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   2 Oct 2026

   #91 What Are Your Dreams Trying to Tell You? with Angela Shelby

   Summary: Angela Shelby, a dream interpretation expert with over 30 years of experience, shares insights into understanding dreams, common themes, and how dreams reflect our subconscious and emotional states. Melanie and Angela explore the significance of dreams like flying, nudity, and drowning, offering practical advice for interpreting and using dreams for personal growth. Key topics: The significance of dreams and their connection to subconscious mind Common dream themes like flying, nudity, and drowning and their meanings The importance of feelings during dreams in interpretation Dreams as a tool for emotional release and self-awareness How to record and analyze dreams for personal growth Lucid dreaming and its spiritual and practical applications Dreams about loved ones and their symbolic meanings The impact of stress, anxiety, and emotional overload on dreaming The role of dreams in understanding and healing past traumas Practical tips for remembering and interpreting dreams Sound bites: “Flying dreams can be some of the most fun or terrifying dreams.” “Dreams of being naked can show vulnerability or confidence.” “Waves in dreams often represent overwhelm and emotions.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dream Interpretation and Angela Shelby 02:36 Angela Shelby Shares Her Journey into Dream Work 04:18 Common Dream Themes and Their Meanings 05:38 Flying Dreams: Adventure or Escapism? 08:13 Dreams of Being Naked: Vulnerability or Confidence? 11:51 Recording and Analyzing Your Dreams 14:32 Dreams About Dead Loved Ones and Their Messages 17:42 Understanding Nightmares and Repressed Emotions 22:06 Strengthening the Connection Between Conscious and Unconscious Mind 25:51 Recurring Dreams and Their Significance 30:47 The Impact of Sleep Quality and Substances on Dreaming 33:12 Lucid Dreaming: Control and Spiritual Practice 37:23 Dreams as a Pressure Release Valve 42:13 Dreams About Moving and Home as Self-Representation 45:56 Dreams of Childhood Homes and Past Trauma 47:36 Angela Shelby’s Final Thoughts and How to Find Her Ready to Lighten UP! With Melanie? If today’s conversation reminded you that the clutter in your life isn’t just physical, and you’re ready to create more clarity, calm, and confidence, I’d love to support you. Here are a few ways we can work together. Book A Lighten UP! Quick Shift Call (a focused 30-minute session to help you get unstuck and take one meaningful step forward. We’ll clear mental clutter, identify what matters most, and create a simple next step.) Schedule Here (https://calendly.com/melanie-liss-cohen/lighten-up-quick-shift) Dig Deep Into Your Clutter By Joining the next Lighten UP! Clutter Free Mindset Method Group Experience. Learn more with a Free Discovery Call. Book HERE (https://calendly.com/melanie-liss-cohen/20min) Join us for the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting November 1, 2026 (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/view/downloads/lighten-up-with-50-questions-to-declutter-your-life) REGISTER HERE (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/view/downloads/lighten-up-with-50-questions-to-declutter-your-life) Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshop October 28, 2026: Register HERE (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/declutter-with-me-live-workshop-october-2026) The FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life: Download HERE (https://melaniecohen.podia.com/view/downloads/lighten-up-with-50-questions-to-declutter-your-life) Listen to Lighten UP! The Art of Living Clutter Free! Find it on your favorite podcasting platform including Apple, Amazon, Spotify, and YouTube Follow Melanie Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/MelanieThoughtFullyCoachingLissCohen) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thoughtfully_coaching/) | LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/melanie-cohen-coach) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtfullycoaching) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@MelanieCohen-TFC-313) | Email (http://melanie@thoughtfullycoaching.com) | Website (https://thoughtfullycoaching.com) More About Angela: Angela Shelby has been interpreting dreams for over 30 years and is passionate about helping people understand the wisdom hidden within their dream life. As a Psychic Medium, Spirit Guide Channel, and Certified Quantum-Touch Practitioner, she combines intuition, spiritual insight, and practical interpretation to help others gain clarity, healing, and self-understanding. Angela helps people better understand themselves, their relationships, their spiritual path, and the messages they receive through dreams and Spirit communication. Follow Angela: Visit Her Website Here (https://www.angelashelby.com) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@AngelaShelby777) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/angieshelby777) | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@angelashelby777)

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• Tag Gustafson
• Kristy Crippen
• Adrienne Petrino
• KELLY LUTMAN
• Coach Mo Cooper

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YouTube views

25,193

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100

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YouTube

72

Engagement

32

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