How to Live with More Joy & Less Regret with Karen Salmansohn
Release Date: 06/04/2025
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info_outlineWhat if embracing your mortality was the secret to living with more joy and less regret?
Bestselling author and behavioral change expert Karen Salmansohn brings her signature wit, heart, and no-fluff wisdom to a topic most people avoid: death. But instead of fear or gloom, Karen offers a refreshing and empowering perspective on how getting clear on your mortality can actually help you live more fully.
We discuss what Karen calls “near-life experiences,” explore a powerful practice called death mindfulness, and dive into why writing your own eulogy might just be the most life-giving thing you can do. Karen also shares simple mindset shifts that help you let go of the word should, tune into your purpose, and bring more meaning and presence into your daily life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How mortality awareness can spark more joy, intention, and purpose
- What “near-life experiences” are – and how to wake up from them
- Why writing your own eulogy can help you reconnect with your values
- The surprising role humor plays in healing and creating lasting change
- How to let go of “shoulds” and the “someday” mindset
- Tools to help you find forgiveness and move forward with compassion
Tune in and discover why getting chummy with your mortality might be the most powerful thing you can do to live a to-die-for life.
Learn More about Karen Salmansohn:
Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out
Website: notsalmon.com
Instagram: @notsalmon
Facebook: @Notsalmon
YouTube: @NotsalmonTV
Substack: The Stand Up Philosopher: Weighty Musings, Lightly Served
Pinterest: @Notsalmon
Learn More about Elise Museles:
Food Story: Rewrite the Way You, Eat, Think, and Live
Rise & Shine – 1:1 Coaching Experience Use code FOODSTORY for 30% off
Website: elisemuseles.com
Instagram: @elisemuseles
Facebook: @elisemuseles