Lighten Up! The Art Of Living Clutter Free

Melanie Cohen
  • 5.0 (10)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

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

  1. 1d ago

    #89 Who Am I Now? Decluttering Your Life Through Human Design

    Summary: In this episode, Kate Varness shares her journey from professional organizer to human design enthusiast, exploring how understanding oneself can lead to a more organized and fulfilling life. Melanie and Kate discuss decluttering, self-awareness, and the power of systems like human design to unlock personal growth. Key topics: Kate Varness’s journey from organizer to human design expert The importance of making space for new opportunities Decluttering mental and physical space for clarity Understanding human design and its components Using systems like human design for self-discovery The role of self-awareness in personal growth The impact of societal conditioning on self-perception Practical tools for decluttering and organization The significance of trusting your own process Encouragement to experiment and find what works Sound bites: “There’s no bad parts, everything holds information.” “Our bodies don’t lie.” “Pay attention to your thoughts and mental clutter.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Kate Varness and her work 02:25 Kate’s journey from aspiring professor to organizer 04:39 Discovering human design and its impact 07:51 The importance of environment and self-trust 13:55 How human design helps in self-understanding 18:41 Decluttering the mind and body 22:44 Understanding your energy and transmission 27:20 Using body responses for decision-making 34:49 Embracing all parts of yourself and growth 43:49 Practical decluttering tips and experiments 49:19 Final thoughts on awareness and self-acceptance 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 your complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call with Melanie: Here Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshop September 23, 2026 Register Here Download (here) your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life Follow Melanie Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube Email Melanie here Meet Kate Kate Varness helps midlife women to answer the question “Who am I now?” so that they can feel energized and inspired again. For over two decades, Kate has worked as a professional home organizer, ADHD expert and certified life coach. In 2019, she stumbled on a self-discovery tool called Human Design that revolutionized her life transition coaching. Human Design allows people to see how they’re naturally wired and to mentally declutter the thoughts and expectations that have been weighing them down. Kate is an international speaker and multi-book author, including her bestselling book, Who Am I Now? Realign Your Home and Life, available on Amazon. Visit Kate’s website here Buy Kate’s book: Who Am I Now? Realign Your Home and Life - https://amzn.to/4z3lqQX* Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn *This is an affiliate link. If you purchase through this link, I may earn a small commission at no added cost to you.

  2. Sep 11

    #88 The Way Within: Using Sacred Tools to Find Clarity: Numerology, Astrology, and the Messages Around Us

    Summary In this episode, Dina Berrin shares her journey from studying exercise physiology to becoming a certified life coach and intuitive guide. We explore how numerology, astrology, and divination tools can help us understand ourselves and improve our relationships. Key topics: Dina Berrin’s journey from exercise physiology to divination The role of astrology and numerology in self-understanding Using patterns and symbols to interpret life messages The importance of boundaries and compassion in relationships Family dynamics and individual life paths through numerology The concept of life’s seasons and personal growth How to recognize and interpret signs and messages The value of lifelong learning and curiosity Sound bites “B’sharet means predestined in Hebrew” “Your family is your greatest teacher” “Knowing your numbers fosters self-compassion” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dina Berrin and her work 01:55 Dina’s journey from exercise physiology to divination 04:20 How Dina started studying tarot and other divination tools 09:13 Working with clients: systems and patterns in readings 15:29 Patterns, coincidences, and interpreting signs 20:00 Personal stories: love, family, and life paths 27:54 Family dynamics and numerology insights 34:00 Dina’s insights on her parents and their life paths 42:00 Pets and their numerology: Rocky and cats 48:17 Clutter, boundaries, and emotional clearing 53:10 Key takeaways: understanding yourself and others 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:https://calendly.com/melanie-liss-cohen/lighten-up-quick-shift Or schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call:https://calendly.com/melanie-liss-cohen/20min Join the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting September 15, 2026 Register Here Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshopSeptember 23, 2026 Register Here Get your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life Download Here Follow Melanie: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube Email Melanie About Dina: Dina Berrin is a certified life coach, intuitive guide, event speaker, and the author of The Way Within: Igniting Your Intuition with Sacred Tools. For more than 25 years, she has helped women navigate life transitions using practical intuitive tools like numerology, tarot, astrology, and charm casting—always grounded in real-life coaching and self-trust. Her work helps people clear emotional noise, understand their timing, and reconnect with who they truly are so they can make aligned choices with confidence. Website: https://dinaberrin.com Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube You can purchase Dina Berrin’s book, The Way Within: Igniting Intuition and Sacred Wisdom on Amazon Use this link here As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

  3. Sep 4

    #87 What Our Animals Can Teach Us About Letting Go with Helen Kosinski

    Summary: In this episode, Melanie Cohen interviews Helen Kosinski about animal communication, her journey from corporate America to coaching, and how animals can provide insights that help us clear mental clutter and improve our lives. Key topics: Helen’s journey from corporate America to animal communication How animals hold powerful insights and wisdom The process of animal communication readings Animals as guides for personal growth and healing The role of animals in clearing mental clutter Reactions and misconceptions about animal communication The spiritual connection between humans and pets How animals choose their names and what it signifies The importance of being open to modalities beyond the physical The impact of animal communication on emotional well-being Sound bites: “If you can’t see it, it doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist” “Animals want us to be the best version of ourselves” “Animals are always with you, never far away” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Helen Kosinski and her work 01:45 Helen’s journey from elementary education to corporate America 02:30 Transition from corporate career to coaching and animal communication 04:00 How Helen discovered animal communication after her cat’s passing 05:16 The spiritual belief that animals help us become better versions of ourselves 09:24 What does working with Helen look like? The process of animal readings 11:29 Communicating with living animals and those who have passed 16:17 Insights into Toots’ personality and her unique traits 18:23 The significance of animals’ behaviors and their lessons 23:13 Animals as messengers and their role in our spiritual growth 28:23 Understanding the timing of animals’ passing and their agreements 36:47 Using animal communication in coaching for clarity and confidence 37:51 Helen’s advice for those interested in exploring animal communication 45:12 The importance of being open to modalities beyond the physical 50:08 The belief that animals choose us for a reason 51:29 Closing thoughts and how to connect with Helen for a reading Resources: Get In Touch With And Follow Helen: Email Helen Here Find Her Website Here Subscribe to Helen’s newsletter, Visit https://helenkosinski.com/newsletter/ Receive “5 Questions to Clarity” Video Series as your gift when you sign-up! 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: Just 30 Minutes to Clarity. Book Here Book a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call to discover what LIghten UP! programming is best for you! Book Here Join the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering ChallengeStarting September 15, 2026 Sign-Up Here Register Here For The next Live Declutter With Me workshop 9/23/26 Get Your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life Download Here Follow Melanie on these social media platforms: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube Email Melanie Here

  4. Aug 28

    #86 The Clutter You Can’t See: Spirituality, Intuition & Letting Go. What's Coming Up In September

    Summary:This episode explores how spirituality can be a tool for creating mental and emotional space, featuring diverse perspectives from experts in animal communication, tarot, astrology, dreams, travel, and human design. Key topics:Spirituality and its many forms as tools for declutteringRelationships with animals and emotional weightUsing tarot, astrology, and symbols to quiet noiseDream analysis for understanding subconscious clutterTravel and pilgrimage as physical decluttering methodsUnderstanding and embracing your true self through Human Design Sound bites:"Not all clutter is visible or touchable""Sometimes we need to physically step away to see clearly"Chapters:00:00 Introduction to spirituality and clutter02:01 Animals and emotional weight of love, attachment, grief03:48 Dreams as windows into subconscious clutter05:51 Curiosity and non-judgment in exploring new ideas06:39 The Lighten Up Clutter Free Mindset Method group07:24 Making space for what truly mattersReady 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 Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting September 15, 2026. Sign Up HereJoin the Live Declutter With Me workshop September 23, 2026. Register Here Book a Lighten UP! Quick Shift Call. You. Me. 30 Minutes. Create a plan to shift away from your clutter. Schedule HereDownload your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life HERE Or schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call to discuss what programming is a good fit for you. Follow Melanie:Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube

  5. Aug 21

    #85 Let It Go: Boundaries, Emotional Baggage & the Clutter We Carry

    Summary: Alyssa Utecht, a holistic boundaries coach, shares insights on how emotional and physical clutter impact our lives, the importance of setting boundaries, and practical ways to create a calmer, more empowered life. Key topics: The relationship between emotional baggage and clutter How boundaries are an inside job The impact of digital clutter on mental health The importance of self-awareness in decluttering Supporting women in midlife to reclaim their space The role of safety and trust in setting boundaries Practical steps for decluttering and creating momentum The connection between past trauma and physical clutter Key takeaways: Boundaries start from within and are essential for mental clarity. Decluttering is a gradual process, not a one-time event. Digital clutter can be as overwhelming as physical clutter. Self-awareness is key to understanding what to let go. Supporting oneself creates ripple effects of positivity. Everyone has a different capacity for stuff and emotional load. Practicing self-compassion is crucial in decluttering. Fear of loss often drives hoarding and attachment to things. Creating a safe space within is the foundation for boundaries. You are not alone in your clutter and emotional struggles. Sound Bites: “Physical things became more burdensome” “Boundaries are an inside job” “Your system’s fight or flight never got turned off” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to emotional and physical clutter 01:11 Alyssa’s journey from stress to coaching 03:16 Why boundaries are an inside job 04:35 Boundaries in relationships and self-worth 06:56 Women in midlife and the burden of responsibilities 08:56 Supporting women to prioritize themselves 09:08 Alyssa’s coaching approach and client transformation 12:02 Understanding the women who seek support 14:13 The impact of digital and social media clutter 17:54 Personal stories of clutter and loss 20:58 The role of safety and control in clutter 25:20 Small steps in decluttering and creating momentum 28:03 Capacity and emotional attachment to belongings 31:53 Navigating feelings of loss and attachment 37:24 The neuroscience of attachment to possessions 39:44 Final thoughts: You can do it and you’re not alone 41:00 How to connect with Alyssa for support Resources: Alyssa Utecht is a Holistic Boundaries Coach, speaker, and best-selling author who helps women let go of what was never theirs to begin with. Through a blend of practical tools and intuitive healing, she helps women uncover and heal the emotional baggage that has been weighing them down so they can protect their energy, reclaim their joy, and feel lighter, empowered, and more like themselves again. Free Gift: Seven Simple Ways to Soothe Your System and Shift Your Mood: Get Here Follow Alyssa: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn | Substack 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. The next Lighten UP! The Clutter Free Mindset Group Experience starts in September. Book a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call to explore how this can help you release the weight of the literal & figurative clutter in your life. Schedule HERE Book a Lighten UP! Quick Shift Call: A focused 1:1 coaching session designed to help you get unstuck around one specific area of physical, mental, emotional, digital, or calendar clutter. Together, we’ll cut through the overwhelm, identify what’s really getting in the way, and create a clear next step so you can move forward feeling lighter and more confident. BOOK HERE Prefer to start small? Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshop on 8/26/26 Register HERE Get Your FREE Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life guide HERE Follow Melanie Email | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok | YouTube | Website

  6. Aug 14

    #84 The Mental Load of Motherhood: Finding Your Version of Work-Life Harmony

    Summary:In this episode, Melanie Cohen hosts Amy Pierre Russo, a work-life harmony coach, to explore how moms can create space for what matters most amidst the chaos of modern life. They discuss mental clutter, physical organization, community support, and practical strategies for achieving harmony in parenting and work.Key topics:Mental clutter and its impact on momsPhysical clutter and organization strategiesCommunity building and support systemsBalancing work, family, and self-careIntentional living and setting boundariesSound bites:"Find enough space to create your own path""Over-scheduling kids adds to mental clutter""Learn from the younger generation's wisdom"Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Amy Pierre Russo and her work02:03 The mental clutter of being a working mom04:08 Shifting from HR to coaching for work-life harmony06:12 Community building and support systems for moms08:39 Designing intentional relationships and support10:09 Balancing societal expectations and personal choices12:30 Modeling self-care and physical activity for children14:26 Creating a plan based on values and strengths16:22 Supporting moms who are not working but seek harmony18:43 Understanding different forms of clutter21:34 The impact of clutter on mental health24:42 Managing calendar clutter and over-scheduling28:55 Prioritizing self-care activities31:50 Supporting the sandwich generation and aging parents41:39 Key takeaways: Possibility of creating a harmonious life44:43 The importance of listening to younger generations45:43 Supporting moms through community and support46:33 The value of intergenerational learning ResourcesAmy’s details:LinkedInInstagramWebsiteGet Your Free Resource: 10 Easy Ways To Create More Harmony in Your Life Right Now - access it hereReady 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 HereOr schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call. Book your session HEREPrefer to start small? Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshopAugust 22, 2026 You Can Register HEREDownload your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life HERE Listen to Lighten UP! The Art of Living Clutter Free! Follow Melanie on social media: FacebookInstagramLinkedInTiktokYouTubeEmail Melanie

  7. Aug 7

    #83 The Clutter You Can't Organize Away: Why Mindset Comes Before the Mess

    Summary: Melanie Cohen shares insights on decluttering beyond just physical space, emphasizing the importance of addressing internal clutter and mindset. She introduces her Lighten Up Clutter-Free Mindset Method to help women create lasting change and find more room for what truly matters. Key topics Internal vs external clutter The emotional impact of clutter The Lighten Up Clutter-Free Mindset Method The importance of community and accountability Small steps for lasting change Sound bites: “The problem isn’t that you don’t know how to organize” “Clutter is often the messenger, trying to tell us something” “You don’t have to declutter your entire life in one month” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: What if your burden isn’t just stuff? 00:36 Why women feel overwhelmed despite decluttering efforts 01:06 External solutions don’t fix internal problems 02:09 The deeper issues behind clutter: stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing 03:07 Clutter as a messenger of emotional and mental load 04:08 Why organizing alone isn’t enough 05:24 Understanding the messy middle of life 06:23 Introducing the Lighten Up Clutter-Free Mindset Method 07:20 Community and accountability in decluttering 08:49 The power of small, consistent actions 10:02 Join the 12-week program for lasting change 11:30 Final thoughts: Lighten the load to make room for what matters 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 HERE to take a quick deep dive Or schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call Join the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting August 11, 2026 Register Here Prefer to start small? Join us for the next Live Declutter With Me zoom workshop August 22, 2026 Register HERE Download your FREE guide: “Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life” Download The Guide Here Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok |YouTube Email Melanie

  8. Jul 31

    #82 Understanding Neurodivergence, Clutter, and Self-Compassion with Becca Block

    What if the way your brain works isn’t something to fix, but something to understand? Summary In this episode of Lighten UP! The Art of Living Clutter Free!, Melanie sits down with researcher, neuroaffirming coach, and educator Becca Block for an insightful conversation about neurodivergence, clutter, hormones, and self-compassion. Together, they explore the differences between dysgraphia and dyslexia, what it means to be “neurospicy,” and how hormonal changes, especially during menopause, can affect attention, motivation, and executive functioning. They also discuss how social media can create both clutter and connection, the importance of rest for creativity, and practical ways to reduce physical, digital, and mental clutter without judgment. Whether you’ve been diagnosed as neurodivergent, suspect you might be, or simply want to better understand how different brains work, this conversation offers practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and a powerful reminder that self-compassion is often the best place to begin. Key Takeaways: The differences between dysgraphia, dyslexia, ADHD, and other neurodivergent experiences What “neurospicy” means and why more people are discovering they’re neurodivergent later in life How menopause and hormonal changes can affect attention and motivation Why trauma, hormones, and neurodivergence can present in similar ways How social media can create both overwhelm and a sense of community The importance of rest and “open mode” thinking for creativity Strategies for decluttering physical, digital, and mental spaces Letting go of shame and embracing the way your brain naturally works Sound Bites: “ADHD is a neuro type, not a deficiency.” “Attention issues can be hormonal or trauma-related.” “Moments of shame are wasted energy.” Connect with Becca Block: Website Book Coaching Call With Becca Join the Spicy Brains Get Stuff Done Cohort Use code PODCASTSPICE for a special listener discount. Free Motivation Workbook & Newsletter Find Everything in One Place Here Follow Becca Instagram TikTok YouTube LinkedIn 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 Or schedule a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call Join the next Lighten UP! Let It GO! 30-Day Decluttering Challenge Starting August 11, 2026 Register Here Prefer to start small? Join the next Live Declutter With Me workshop August 22, 2026. Register HERE Download your FREE guide: Lighten UP! 50 Questions to Declutter Your Life here Follow Melanie Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok YouTube Email

See All (90)

5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

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

Information

You Might Also Like