Living a "To-Die-For" Life with Karen Salmansohn
Episode Description:
Are you living a full life—or just going through the motions? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Linda's Corner, bestselling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn shares how to break free from “near-life experiences” and start living with more joy, purpose, and intention—before it’s too late.
With over 2 million books and courses sold, Karen is known for blending humor, science-backed insights, and practical tools to help people create real transformation. She’s been featured on Oprah.com, CNN, The Today Show, Psychology Today, USA Today, and more. Today, she reveals how embracing “death awareness” can spark the motivation to pursue your passions, deepen your relationships, and stop procrastinating on the life you truly want.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why so many people feel stuck in “near-life experiences”
- How the awareness of mortality can actually increase happiness and motivation
- The difference between pleasure and true happiness (thanks, Aristotle!)
- How to live by your core values and shape your identity through daily choices
- Why writing your own eulogy can be a powerful life-planning tool
- The secret to building habits that align with the person you want to become
- The surprising power of identity-based affirmations: “I am loving. I am discerning.”
- How to tell whether an activity is a “soul feeder” or a “time waster”
Karen’s message is clear: “Mortality awareness creates urgency. Urgency creates action.” Don’t wait until “someday” to pursue your dreams—start now.
If you're ready to stop drifting and start living with more clarity, joy, and intention, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to maximize joy and minimize regret!
Connect with Karen Salmansohn:
🌐 Website: https://www.notsalmon.com
📘 Author of How to Be Happy, Dammit, Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret...Before Your Time Runs Out, and many more bestsellers
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