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

Mental Health in Medicine: The Urgent Need for Reform with Dr. Robert Smith

The healthcare system is failing when it comes to addressing mental health. With nearly 100 million people experiencing a major mental disorder in their lifetime, why are our primary care physicians untrained to handle issues like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Robert Smith—seasoned physician, distinguished professor of medicine, and thought leader—reveals the critical flaws in medical education and the urgent need for reform.

Dr. Smith, author of Has Medicine Lost its Mind?, explains how the current system compartmentalizes physical and mental health, leaving millions without the integrated care they truly need. He shares his powerful vision for a future where doctors are equipped to treat the whole person—not just symptoms—and invites us all to be part of the solution.

Tune in to learn how we can enact real change in the medical profession and advocate for training that addresses both mind and body. Visit Dr. Smith’s website www.robertcsmithmd.com for resources on how to take action.

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Discover free resources to increase happiness, build confidence, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety at the Hope for Healing website: hopeforhealingfoundation.org.

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Become the champion of your own story as you overcome life’s challenges and unlock your full potential!

What do you do when your marriage is in crisis and one partner wants out? In this insightful episode, we sit down with Dr. Becky Whetstone, a Marriage and Family Therapist, consultant, life coach, and author of I (Think) I Want Out. After experiencing her own disappointing marriage counseling that led to divorce, Dr. Becky became determined to learn how to truly help couples reconcile when possible—or create an amicable divorce when necessary.

Dr. Becky explains how, when a partner’s nervous system is activated, they enter fight-or-flight mode, feeling as though their survival is at stake. This often leads them to believe that leaving is the only option. However, by calming the nervous system, addressing the root causes of conflict, and encouraging personal growth, many marriages can be saved.

Join us as Dr. Becky shares her expert insights on navigating a marriage crisis, strengthening relationships, and finding the best path forward—whether that means healing together or parting peacefully.

Learn more about Dr. Becky Whetstone and her work at MarriageCrisisManager.com.

Thank you for supporting Linda's Corner! Please take a moment to share this episode, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a rating and review. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com, and follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest @lindascornerpodcast.

Discover free resources to increase happiness, build confidence, improve relationships, manage stress, and calm feelings of depression and anxiety at the Hope for Healing website: hopeforhealingfoundation.org.

For a transformative experience in deep inner healing, visit healingbreathworkdetox.com—a digital platform offering life-changing results.

Become the champion of your own story as you overcome life’s challenges and unlock your full potential!