You may have heard of triggers, but what about glimmers? While a trigger is a situation in which you’re reminded of a painful experience and may even find yourself in a stress response like fight or flight, a glimmer is a situation in which you feel positive emotions like safety or joy. Identifying and engaging with your glimmers is a simple tool you can use to feel better in the day to day and set yourself up for more satisfaction in the long run. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why a trig...
Apr 03, 2024•20 min
Shedding your old social conditioning can be a tricky feat, and this can especially true when you come from a high-demand religion. Join Kori and her guest Sara Bybee Fisk for a conversation about how to step away from “shoulds” and into satisfaction, even when you come from a background that deeply ingrained its beliefs into you. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to question deeply ingrained beliefs and why it might feel so hard to grapple with them. What it’s like to design and create a...
Mar 27, 2024•34 min
No one wants to be a burden, but learning how to ask for help - and receive it - is an essential skill for relationships, the workplace, and more. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to ask for and receive support. Why receiving support doesn’t make you a burden. Why it’s ok to allow others to do labor or effort on your behalf. How to cultivate reciprocity in your relationships. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/178...
Mar 20, 2024•27 min
Making friends as an adult is so hard! Or is it? This week we discuss simple, doable steps you can take to make new friends, even if that’s something you literally haven’t done since second grade. What you’ll learn from this episode: What makes building adult friendships hard and how to overcome it. 4 actions to start taking to make new friends. The exact strategy I used to build new friendships when I moved to Sacramento. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/1...
Mar 13, 2024•25 min
What’s the secret to the most loving, connected relationships? And how can you create a sense of emotional safety with your person, whether they’re a romantic partner, friend, or family member? This week’s episode is based on an Instagram reel I shared that went somewhat viral. Learn five things to start doing immediately if you want better relationships right now, and discover doable, fun ways to incorporate these into your life if it initially feels terrible or overwhelming. Get full show note...
Mar 06, 2024•23 min
Clair is a global Content Creation and Creative Operations leader, Strategic Advisor, and Community Builder focused on helping clients meet the needs of today’s content velocity. When she first found me, she wasn’t clear on how to take her business to the next level or if she should even be trying. Hear Clair’s thoughts on working with me, both in a one-on-one capacity as well as in my small group, and the transformations she’s experienced along the way. Get full show notes and more information ...
Feb 28, 2024•34 min
If you’re protecting yourself by keeping your life small and contained as a way of avoiding potential devastation, chances are you feel trapped in a life that feels unsatisfying. The risk of trying and facing rejection is painful. However, the fear of potentially being destroyed by a negative outcome also stops you from experiencing wonder and delight. Hear what happens when you’re unwilling to be devastated, how to create safety for yourself as you ask for what you want, and how to be willing t...
Feb 21, 2024•18 min
As a white, queer woman who is a citizen of the United States, I belong to both privileged and marginalized groups. You may also belong to both groups in different ways, and it’s worth questioning the socialization you’ve received on both ends of the spectrum. That’s why, for the purposes of creating a satisfying life and career that’s uniquely designed for you, we’re exploring privileged and marginalized identities this week. I guide you through privileged and marginalized identities, what I’ve...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min
What are you allergic to? I don’t mean physically. I mean emotionally, intellectually, or in any other way. Experts will often tout one way of doing something as being better than others, but they don’t take into account everyone’s preferences or metaphorical allergies. For you to create a deeply satisfying life, it’s your job to become aware of what you are allergic to and then decide how you want to handle it. In this episode, I help you see what your own metaphorical allergies are, your optio...
Feb 07, 2024•18 min
Drinking alcohol is a topic I’ve personally been deeply coached on and one on which I often coach my clients. In a world where alcohol is both celebrated and frowned upon, you’re not alone if changing this habit feels like an uphill battle. So this week, I’m inviting you to question the narratives you hold about drinking alcohol. Hear the benefits and drawbacks I’ve experienced from going alcohol-free for periods, what to do if you want to change your drinking habits, and why judgment and shame ...
Jan 31, 2024•30 min
Whether it’s something as mundane as getting sick or bigger surprises that throw a spanner in the works, we know that things don’t always go according to plan. That’s why a wildly satisfying life must include rest and recovery. This means taking care of the reality that presents itself, even if it’s not what you would prefer. Hear what rest and recovery looks like for me right now, why it’s worth considering the options available to you, and how to include rest and recovery as an essential part ...
Jan 24, 2024•17 min
As humans, we have some power, control, and sway over certain outcomes in our lives. However, powerful as we may be, there will undoubtedly be things that are outside our sphere of influence. While we often talk about how to use the power we do have to fuel the lives we want, it’s time to discuss the other side of the coin. This is where the concept of surrender comes in. Learn why turning to the idea of surrendering in moments of stress or frenzy can be helpful to you, and how to use this frame...
Jan 17, 2024•16 min
Oftentimes when we’re working towards a goal, we catch ourselves doing other non-goal-related things. Whatever your preferred flavor of distraction may be, it’s undeniable that it gives us a sense of enjoyment in our lives. While distraction might be taking you further away from your goal in the moment, the truth is it can be used on purpose, and this is what I’m offering you this week. If you want to design your life with awareness and intention, move yourself closer to your goals, and find way...
Jan 10, 2024•8 min
As humans, we all make decisions that give us instant gratification in the moment, even if we know there will be consequences to deal with in the future. This is a super common headspace to be in, but it’s also an active choice we make. Rather than being in conflict with and feeling animosity towards your future self, this week, I’m inviting you to befriend your future self. So what’s your relationship with your future self? Are you setting them up to have a great day, week, month, year, or deca...
Jan 03, 2024•18 min
How are you saying goodbye to 2023? Is it a loving and appreciative goodbye for all the amazing things you experienced and created this year? Is it a bittersweet one? Whether you’re ready to recreate the success you’ve experienced in 2023, or want a wildly different future in 2024, you get to choose. Join me this week as we say goodbye to 2023, say hello to 2024, and envision everything we want to welcome in as we close this chapter. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.kor...
Dec 27, 2023•10 min
There’s this romanticized idea that other people should just know what we want and read our minds. We think that’s better in some way than making direct requests, negotiating for more of what we want, or setting and honoring boundaries. However, it is not other people’s jobs to mind-read. And refusing to use your words is creating a ton of unnecessary suffering. So what do you want that you’re absolutely committed to not asking for, and why? Join me this week to hear how refusing to use your wor...
Dec 20, 2023•16 min
What does your most ideal, dreamy AF Holiday season look like? The Holidays bring with them a number of common stressors, but you are ultimately in control of your experience. I'm sharing my tried-and-true formula for enjoying the holidays, and the great news is that it also applies to any situation you’re facing. If you’re ready to cultivate more of what you want this holiday season and savor the delight you’ll create as a result, tune in this week to find out how. Get full show notes and more ...
Dec 13, 2023•16 min
If you want to have magical relationships that feel satisfying this holiday season and beyond, but aren’t sure where to start when it comes to giving and receiving, you’re in the right place. Tune in to find out how to use the concept I share in this episode to foster deeper connections, and my top tips for creating a stress-free gift-giving-and-receiving experience. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/163...
Dec 06, 2023•25 min
No matter the feeling, whether positive or negative, the emotional landscape of your life offers so much wisdom. However, you can’t access it if you aren’t fluent in its language. Whatever it is you’re chasing, what you’re really pursuing is a bodily sensation. This is why developing body fluency is vital. Join me on this episode to learn why body fluency is the secret to feeling truly satisfied, how to begin building a deeper relationship between you and your emotions, and what you’ll find when...
Nov 29, 2023•20 min
Most of us would identify as experts at anticipating problems. We expend a lot of our time and energy thinking about what could go wrong, or how something could be challenging. This is a powerful skill that’s part and parcel of creating your dream life, but it’s also one that can be extremely limiting when left unquestioned. Living a satisfied AF life is about pursuing and achieving big goals, but it’s also about enjoying every moment without being constantly terrorized by your brain. If you're ...
Nov 22, 2023•21 min
If you identify as a high achiever or perfectionist, it can feel incredibly uncomfortable to try something new that you don’t already believe you’re great at. However, trying is not something to be ashamed of. Being willing to try is all about giving yourself the opportunity to learn, grow, and get better at something new. Join me on this episode to learn what’s that’s getting in your way of being willing to try, and how to make the skill of being willing to try doable and delicious. Get full sh...
Nov 15, 2023•21 min
Is there something you really want but you’re deeply scared of going after it and you can’t figure out why? There can be lots of reasons why we don’t take action even though we want to. This week I want to talk about a reason that might not have occurred to you, one you might not even be aware exists at all. Join me today to learn about the science of epigenetics, how it might be impacting you, and how you can create a wildly delicious life even if it is. Get full show notes and more information...
Nov 08, 2023•19 min
Welcome to the Satisfied AF podcast! If you’re a long-time listener of the show, you’ll know that we talk about so much more than just your career here on the podcast. That’s why, for a while now, I’ve been thinking about broadening the scope of the podcast to include more than just a primary focus on your work life. I’m all about intentionality and alignment in creating the kind of life satisfaction we all want, and I’m walking the talk by doing that with this new podcast. Join me today to hear...
Nov 01, 2023•13 min
Hi, I’m Kori Linn, and I teach women and AFAB nonbinary folks how to build wildly satisfying lives and careers. Life is too long and too short to spend it unsatisfied. So many people spend too much time feeling uninspired, unmotivated, and unaware of the absolute deliciousness that is available to them. Listen to me: You deserve a wildly satisfying life and career, so it’s time to stop settling and start making changes in your life. The Satisfied AF podcast will help you work through all the pie...
Oct 30, 2023•1 min
Where in your life are you saying “yes” to things without even thinking about it? We all do things with our time that we’d rather use to do something else, but when you say “yes” to everything, your calendar fills up and before you realize it, there’s no time left to do what feels yummy and delicious to you. I share a simple concept that has the capacity to be life-changing and show you how to decide on purpose where you want your yeses to go, what you want to make space for, and how to create a...
Oct 25, 2023•17 min
How often do you unconsciously use name-calling in the way you refer to yourself and other people? It’s colloquially acceptable to use name-calling as a form of language in our culture. What we don’t realize is how abusive and harmful it truly can be. Discover why name-calling is ultimately unkind, unloving, and demotivating, and how letting go of this habit can create more of what you want, whether in your personal relationships or in your career. Get full show notes and more information here: ...
Oct 18, 2023•26 min
Self-centeredness is defined as “a single-minded focus on one’s self and one’s own needs, desires, preferences, and problems.” It’s interesting that this is posed as a bad thing, isn’t it? You don’t have to center yourself if you don’t want to, but it’s worth considering how we’re discouraged from doing so. Reclaiming self-centeredness is about making sure your needs, desires, preferences, and problems are taken care of so you can care for others, and I’m exploring how to start today. Get full s...
Oct 11, 2023•24 min
Do you have powerful relationships? Are you rooted in a sense of belonging with your people? If you’re hungry for deep and meaningful relationships in your life, but wonder how to build, have, and sustain them, you’re in the right place. Join me today to learn how community impacts your health, longevity, and life satisfaction, and how to begin taking advantage of the power of community right now. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/154...
Oct 04, 2023•23 min
I recently had my last coaching call with a client I’ve been working with for the past one and a half years. We were exploring the key takeaways she gained during this time, and what she shared was so good I had to discuss it on the podcast. This episode is a mix of both my client’s and my own lessons learned during our time coaching together. Listen in to hear six pieces of wisdom that can change your life for the better, and how you can take this work deeper with me if you don’t want the coach...
Sep 27, 2023•24 min
No matter how much you try to protect yourself from the very thing you’re afraid of, sometimes it just doesn’t work out the way you hope. The good news is that your worst fears becoming reality doesn’t have to end you. It doesn’t have to cause an emotional dumpster fire or be a sign you’ve failed. How? There is groundwork you can do that will help you walk directly towards the thing that terrifies you right now, and I’m sharing it with you on this week’s episode. Get full show notes and more inf...
Sep 20, 2023•21 min
