All Episodes

May 30, 2025 47 mins

Summary:

In this conversation, Melanie Cohen and Heather Markel explore the transformative journey of full-time travel, discussing the emotional and logistical aspects of living a clutter-free life while traveling. Heather shares her personal experiences, the challenges of letting go of possessions, and the importance of mindset and financial planning for aspiring travelers. They also touch on health concerns, the differences between vacationing and full-time travel, and Heather's new program designed to help others embark on their travel journeys.


Takeaways:

Heather Markel transitioned from a corporate career to full-time travel.

Emotional attachment to possessions can hinder decluttering.

Full-time travel requires a different mindset than vacationing.

Financial planning is crucial for successful travel.

Logistics can be overwhelming but are manageable with the right approach.

Health and safety are important considerations while traveling.

Traveling with pets is possible and can be rewarding.

Mindset plays a significant role in overcoming travel challenges.

Heather's new program offers structured guidance for aspiring travelers.

Experiencing different cultures can be transformative and enlightening.


Sound Bites:

"Everything has energy."

"I have hair clutter."

"I love this lifestyle."


Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Full-Time Travel and Clutter

02:38 The Journey of Letting Go: Stuff and Storage

04:52 Souvenirs and Memories: The Shift in Travel Keepsakes

07:30 Defining Full-Time Travel vs. Extended Vacations

10:07 Living vs. Vacationing: The Traveler's Mindset

12:49 Overcoming Emotional Barriers to Travel

15:28 Financial Clutter: The Cost of Full-Time Travel

18:03 Logistics and Planning for Full-Time Travel

20:38 Working with a Travel Coach: The Process

22:53 The Romantic Notion of Full-Time Travel

24:35 Defining the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

26:37 The Joys and Challenges of Full-Time Travel

29:10 Traveling with Family: A Unique Perspective

32:16 Health and Wellness on the Road

34:24 Navigating Medical Emergencies Abroad

39:27 Launching a New E-Course on Full-Time Travel

41:05 Seizing the Day: The Importance of Travel

42:42 Overcoming Fear in New Environments

46:21 Introduction to Clutter-Free Living

46:50 Embracing Progress Over Perfection


Reach Out to Heather:

heather@heathermarkel.com

https://www.fulltimetravelcoach.com


Reach Out To Melanie

Schedule Your Free Strategy Call Today

Download My Free E-Book: Here

Follow Melanie On Social Media:

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

TikTok

YouTube


Listen To The “Lighten Up! The Ar

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.