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Rethinking Mortality to Live with Purpose | Karen Salmansohn (EP393)
What if thinking about death could actually help you feel more alive? Drawing from her upcoming book Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret…Before Your Time Runs Out, Karen Salmansohn challenges the idea that we have "someday" to chase our dreams or deepen our relationships. She unpacks the concept of “near-life experiences”—when people feel like they’re just going through the motions—and offers actionable tools to snap out of autopilot and into a life that actually feels worth living. Through personal stories (including the loss of her father), cutting-edge research, and deeply practical strategies, Karen shares how embracing “death awareness” can heighten joy, motivation, and presence. If you're tired of procrastinating on your purpose, stuck in the cycle of distraction, or just curious about how thinking about death can make you feel more alive, this conversation is a must-listen.
Links Discussed in This Episode |- Diane's Resource: 1KHO 515: How to Fail Well | Diane Boden, Clear Intentions
- Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
- Book: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
- Karen's Resource: Substack | Stand Up Philosopher
- Connect with Karen:
- Book: Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret . . . Before Your Time Runs Out
- NotSalmon.com
- YouTube
Karen Salmansohn is a best-selling author and Behavioral Change Expert known for blending science-backed psychology with bold humor. With over two million books and courses sold, she’s helped millions live more intentionally. She’s the founder of NotSalmon.com, a personal development site with 1.5 million followers, and has been featured on Oprah and in Psychology Today.
Her signature style fuses psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and striking design—a talent honed during her early advertising career, where she coined “Croissan’wich” for Burger King. Bestsellers like How to Be Happy, Dammit and Think Happy showcase her gift for turning deep insights into relatable, witty advice. Whether writing, speaking, or teaching online, Salmansohn inspires people to break free from autopilot and choose a more purposeful, fulfilling life.
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.
- You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.
- Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
- If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!
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What if thinking about death could actually help you feel more alive? Drawing from her upcoming book Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret…Before Your Time Runs Out, Karen Salmansohn challenges the idea that we have "someday" to chase our dreams or deepen our relationships. She unpacks the concept of “near-life experiences”—when people feel like they’re just going through the motions—and offers actionable tools to snap out of autopilot and into a life that actually feels worth living. Through personal stories (including the loss of her father), cutting-edge research, and deeply practical strategies, Karen shares how embracing “death awareness” can heighten joy, motivation, and presence. If you're tired of procrastinating on your purpose, stuck in the cycle of distraction, or just curious about how thinking about death can make you feel more alive, this conversation is a must-listen.
Links Discussed in This Episode |- Diane's Resource: 1KHO 515: How to Fail Well | Diane Boden, Clear Intentions
- Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
- Book: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of Clutter
- Karen's Resource: Substack | Stand Up Philosopher
- Connect with Karen:
- Book: Your To-Die-For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret . . . Before Your Time Runs Out
- NotSalmon.com
- YouTube
Karen Salmansohn is a best-selling author and Behavioral Change Expert known for blending science-backed psychology with bold humor. With over two million books and courses sold, she’s helped millions live more intentionally. She’s the founder of NotSalmon.com, a personal development site with 1.5 million followers, and has been featured on Oprah and in Psychology Today.
Her signature style fuses psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and striking design—a talent honed during her early advertising career, where she coined “Croissan’wich” for Burger King. Bestsellers like How to Be Happy, Dammit and Think Happy showcase her gift for turning deep insights into relatable, witty advice. Whether writing, speaking, or teaching online, Salmansohn inspires people to break free from autopilot and choose a more purposeful, fulfilling life.
The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!
Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.
Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.
- You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.
- Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
- If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com
* Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com
* Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST
* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com
* Check out Uncommon Goods: https://uncommongoods.com/minimalist
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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