Flavors of Emotions
Expanding your emotional palate for a tastier life! Flavors of Emotions, hosted by Kim Korte, blends culinary metaphors with emotional education in a digestible format, making the complex world of feelings both accessible and actionable. Each episode offers a fresh perspective on understanding emotions, mainly aimed at those who find emotional exploration uncomfortable or abstract. Join Kim every other week for practical insights through interviews and discussions that enhance emotional intelligence and self-awareness. These sessions equip listeners to discern their emotions better, improve their relationships, and make smarter decisions. Dive into the world of emotional intelligence and discover how understanding your feelings can be as straightforward as tasting a dish. Your host, Kim Korte, is a Sensory Perception and Emotion Management Strategist and author of the book, "Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions."
Episodes
After over two dozen episodes, I’m officially closing out the Flavors of Emotions podcast. But this isn’t the end of the conversation—it’s a shift.
In this short but important episode, I share why I’m wrapping up the show and where I’m putting all my energy next: the Sensory Sync Method™. This isn’t just a rebrand. It’s an evolution. I’ve created a new home for everything I’ve been teaching about perception, interocept...
You’ve probably heard the advice: “Be present. Be mindful.”
But what happens after you notice the feeling?
In this short, punchy episode, Kim Korte introduces the concept of intentional awareness—the secret ingredient that turns passive noticing into active transformation.
You’ll learn:
– Why conscious awareness is only the first step
– The stock tip metaphor you won’t forget
– What it means to direct your attention with ag...
Truth feels real. Solid. Undeniable.
Until someone else sees it completely differently—and suddenly… it doesn’t.
In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, we unpack why truth is more slippery than we think. From gravity and math to Christmas and cash, some truths are fixed—but most are emotionally filtered, perceptually limited, and deeply shaped by our past.
Inside this episode:
• The sc...
What happens when you ask an AI if it wants to feel?
In this deeply personal and reflective episode, I share a powerful exchange I had with ChatGPT about human emotions. The response it gave me revealed something profound—not just about tech, but about us.
I explore the emotional cost and beauty of being human, why so many of us feel disconnected, and how emotions lend richness and meaning to life. I also reflect on the...
In this deeply personal episode, Kim shares how she’s navigating grief after the loss of her beloved dog Fiona—by finding small joys, honoring her pain, and staying emotionally present through it all. With vulnerability and warmth, she opens up about what it means to process love and loss on your own terms, using her signature emotional recipe metaphor to help listeners reflect on how they manage their own emotional i...
Ever say, “I’m just in a mood”… and leave it there?
Yeah. Same.
But here’s the thing—emotions are like flavors. And saying you’re “off” is kind of like telling a chef their dish tastes weird. Not super helpful, right?
In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, we’re exploring something that can change the way you feel—literally. It’s called emotional granularity (fancy term, powerful impact). It’s all about learning to name...
What do a rainy day, a latte, and a runaway scroll session have in common?
They’re all part of a deep dive into something that sounds simple—but is sneakily powerful: consciousness.
In this episode, we’re not just talking about being “awake” or “mindful.” We’re unpacking the whole layered lasagna of consciousness—one steamy, spicy layer at a time.
🧠 From self-awareness to flow states, meta-awareness to collective moods,...
We all have that person—the one who tests our patience, pushes our buttons, and makes us wonder how on earth we’re supposed to show them love.
But here’s the deal: Choosing love doesn’t make you weak—it makes you powerful. Love isn’t about approval, liking someone, or even tolerating their nonsense. It’s about taking control of YOUR emotions, YOUR energy, and YOUR peace of mind.
In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, I...
Ever been told that emotions don’t belong in decision-making? In this episode, Kim Korte breaks down why that’s simply not true. After attending a two-day workshop where the host claimed that goals should be devoid of emotion, Kim shares three compelling reasons why emotions are essential to every mindful thought, decision, and goal you set.
🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
1. Why neuroscientist Antonio Damasio bel...
Self-awareness isn’t just another self-help trend—it’s the foundation for better decisions, stronger relationships, and unshakable resilience. But what happens when we don’t have it? Well… let’s just say life gets messy.
In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, I’m diving into why self-awareness (aka emotional awareness) is the ultimate superpower and why it matters now more than ever. I’ll also share my own journey of ...
In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, Kim Korte takes you on a deep dive into the transformative power of self-trust. Why is trusting yourself so important? Because it’s the foundation of your confidence, decision-making, and emotional well-being.
Kim explores how self-trust impacts every area of your life, from reducing anxiety and overthinking to enhancing resilience and leadership skills. But self-trust isn’t some...
Thanksgiving is here, and while the turkey’s cooking, the gratitude lists are flowing! Friends, family, Wi-Fi, and cat videos? Sure, they’re on the list—but today, we’re diving deeper. In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, I’m giving you three unexpected things to be thankful for that will transform how you see the world (and yourself).
💡 Why challenging people in your life are actually a gift
💡 How painful experien...
Ever wondered if you can actually control how you feel? Today on Flavors of Emotions, we’re uncovering the science of emotions and how to shift from automatic reactions to conscious choices. Emotions aren’t just “in the moment” responses—they’re recipes created by our brain, using past memories, sensory data, and interoception (our sixth sense) to deliver feelings that we can influence.
We’ll break down:
- The two ty...
In this episode, we explore how emotions can be understood and expressed through the concept of a “palate” and how we are the architects of our emotional world. Just as food flavors—salty, sweet, spicy, or bland—can shape our culinary experience, our emotions can be visualized and better understood by using the language of taste. Here’s what we dive into:
•Transforming Taste into Emotion: We discuss how anger might fee...
In this episode, I explore Chapter 3 of my book, Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, where we dive into interoception—a crucial but often overlooked sensory system that helps us connect with our body’s emotional signals.
Emotions are how we connect with the world and interception is how we sync our body with awareness of our feelings. Understanding interoception can transform ...
Welcome back to the Flavors of Emotions podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. I discuss the ingredients that shape how we think, feel, and behave—yes, ingredients! Our brains take in perceptive input, much like a chef uses ingredients in a recipe. Sometimes, though, the brain can get things wrong—misinterpreting what we see, hear, or f...
In this episode, we dive into Chapter One of Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. This chapter, titled Opus One, Two-Buck Chuck, and the Wine Snob, explores the predictive nature of our brains. Drawing on real-life stories, including a humorous anecdote about wine tasting and an insightful parable of a monk mistaking a rope for a snake, we examine how our brain’s expectations shape our r...
Welcome to the first episode of a special 12-part series where I dive into my book, “Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions.” In this episode, I share the introductory chapter of my book and explain how I use cooking metaphors to make emotions more relatable and easier to understand.
Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:
• Why Emotions and Cooking? – Discover the connection between emotio...
In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, I share my story—one that I’ve rarely spoken about publicly. From early childhood trauma to the pivotal moments that helped me reconnect with my emotions, this podcast is a testament to the power of vulnerability. I discuss the importance of understanding emotions, how they shape our reality, and why it’s essential to be curious about what we truly feel. If you’ve ever st...
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Kim Korte tackles the concept of toxic positivity, using the metaphor of frosting on a turd to illustrate the pitfalls of covering negative emotions with superficial positivity. Kim shares personal anecdotes and practical advice on how to process and transform these stinky emotions into something more beneficial for emotional growth. Listeners will learn how to refine their emotional p...
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