In the latest episode of the You World Order Showcase Podcast, host Jill Hart interviews Melanie Cohen, a wellness expert who integrates decluttering with health and wellness coaching. Melanie shares her unique approach to helping individuals lose weight, reduce stress, and improve their overall well-being through the process of decluttering their physical, mental, and emotional environments.

From Competitive Gymnast to Wellness Coach

Melanie's journey began in the world of competitive gymnastics, where she experienced toxic scrutiny around weight and body image at a young age. This led her down a path of emotional eating and weight gain throughout her life. At her peak, Melanie weighed over 200 pounds, which pushed her to take control of her health. After successfully losing 60 pounds, Melanie realized the deep connection between physical health and emotional well-being, which later inspired her coaching practice.

The Connection Between Clutter and Health

One of the key takeaways from Melanie’s story is the connection she made between clutter and stress, particularly as it relates to weight management. Growing up with hoarders as parents, Melanie became highly sensitive to her surroundings. She realized that clutter—whether in the form of objects, digital files, or an over-scheduled calendar—was a major source of stress, which in turn led to unhealthy habits like overeating.

Melanie stresses that clutter is not just about physical mess. It’s about mental and emotional clutter too. By decluttering different aspects of your life, you can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and make healthier choices.

Decluttering as a Path to Wellness

Melanie's wellness coaching doesn’t only focus on weight loss. Her holistic approach includes addressing clutter in all areas of life, from kitchen cabinets to emotional baggage. She explains that by creating a clutter-free environment, people naturally feel lighter and more empowered to take control of their health.

For example, she encourages clients to start decluttering in the kitchen, the heart of the home. A clutter-free kitchen not only makes cooking more enjoyable, but it also promotes healthier eating habits. When your kitchen is organized, you’re more likely to prepare nutritious meals instead of resorting to unhealthy takeout.

Minimalism vs. Personal Values

Melanie is a values-based coach, which means she doesn’t promote minimalism unless it aligns with a client’s desires. Her goal is not to force people into a strict, minimalist lifestyle but to help them create a space that brings them joy and peace. She believes that each person’s clutter tolerance is different, and the key is finding a balance that works for you.

Melanie also shared a powerful message about the energy of items. Some objects, like family photos or mementos, bring warmth and positive energy into your life. However, other things may carry negative energy or serve no meaningful purpose. She encourages people to get rid of items that no longer serve them to create space for what truly matters.

Embracing a Lighter Life

The episode ends with a discussion on the freedom that comes from letting go of both physical and emotional clutter. Melanie offers practical tips for anyone struggling with clutter or weight issues, emphasizing that the two are often interconnected. By addressing clutter in our homes, minds, and emotional lives, we create room for healthier habits and more joyful living.

Learn More About Melanie’s Approach

Melanie’s coaching program, Design Your Healthy Life Strategy, includes over 50 lessons on nutrition, exercise, and decluttering. Her holistic approach is designed to help people remove the clutter in their homes, minds, and lives, and achieve lasting wellness.

If you’re looking to improve your health and well-being, you can find more about Melanie’s services on her website: MelanieCohen.podia.com, where she offers valuable resources to help you start your decluttering and wellness journey today.

Learn More: https://melaniecohen.podia.com/

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Key Takeaways:

1. Clutter isn’t just physical—it’s mental and emotional too.
2. Decluttering your life can reduce stress and support healthy habits.
3. Creating an organized, peaceful space makes wellness more attainable.
4. Embrace personal values instead of strict minimalism when decluttering.
5. Achieving wellness is about balance, not perfection.

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