Satisfied AF

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 bei...

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...

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 satisfa...

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 a...

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 d...

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, whe...

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 p...

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 no...

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 chan...

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 terrifi...

One of my clients in Satisfied AF has a beloved cat who is the light of her life. He inspired a genius concept called anything for the baby . In a culture where we are celebrated for putting ourselves last at all times and aren't taught how to care for and love ourselves, calling in an anything-for-the-baby attitude can be a game-changer.   What would it be like to treat yourself with an anything-...

One hurdle that tends to get in the way of people's dreams, goals, and ideas is a "why bother" mindset. Whether it's dating, making friends, getting clients, or asking for a promotion… Doing something new usually feels really scary. So why expend energy? Why risk it? Why bother?   Join me this week to hear how everything in your life can change with a "why not" mindset, and the power of realizing...

Where in your life are you struggling to do the thing you know you want to do? How much of what's getting in your way is in-the-moment desire, not being clear on what feels most aligned to you, or getting wrapped up in obligation?   Desire can be confusing because, as humans, we have brains that are able to envision and plan for our overall life satisfaction… But there's also the in-the-moment des...

Are you sensitive to the opinions of other people? Do you find it hard to stand by your own beliefs when you encounter people with differing thoughts? If you have a sneaking suspicion that you're susceptible to other people's thoughts, you need official internal policies.   Official internal policies are the secret to keeping yourself on track when your brain feels tempted to upload other people's...

Explicit conversations can create so much satisfaction, delight, and alignment in all areas of your life and career. However, the reality is they're not necessarily easy or fun.    This week, I invite you to question how your life could be dramatically improved if you were willing to have explicit conversations and offer my tips for using your own best judgment as you navigate having them in your...

What have you been saying you're going to do that you're currently dragging your feet on? Whether it's starting a new business, getting a promotion, or setting boundaries with loved ones, there are two key action steps you can take to make it happen.   This week, hear why making something you're currently avoiding more doable and delicious is the key to taking action and how to start.   Get full s...

Most of us tend to think conflict is something we can opt out of entirely. Or at least we try to. We think that having conflict in our relationships points to a misalignment or disconnection. But what if having conflict is like pooping? What if it's something that's meant to happen and is actually a sign of a healthy, happy life?   This week, hear why conflict can actually be a great thing, and ho...

Many of us go through life with a vague feeling of malaise and dissatisfaction without actually being able to identify what it is that's troubling us. I have just the thing that will help you better understand how to create more satisfaction in your life. It's called The Satisfaction Audit.   Want to know how it works, why it might show you some surprising things about your current life and career...

What would make your life and career feel more delicious and satisfying than it is right now? Maybe it's quitting your day job. Launching a business. Learning how to show up to your relationships differently. Or making a big decision that feels scary… Whatever it is that would help you upgrade your life, you need a supportive ecosystem to allow you to do it.   Hear how to start building a supporti...

We all have certain inconveniences that we would love to cut out of our lives. They can range from big to teeny tiny, or from daily to once-in-a-blue-moon. But the truth is not all inconveniences are created equal. That's because you get to choose an inconvenience on purpose when it's aligned with your goals, who you want to be, and what you want to create. I call this an aligned inconvenience.   ...

Is there something in your life you want to become proficient at? Does it feel excruciatingly vulnerable and humiliating every time you try to work on it? Here's the thing; you will get better at things faster if you find ways to love yourself and love the thing while you do it. It all starts with getting on the metaphorical dance floor.   Tune in this week to hear what the metaphor of getting on...

Do you believe that suffering is necessary in pursuit of your goals? Let me tell you, it isn't. You just need to learn how to make things appetizing. There are two levels to making something that currently feels like a drag an appetizing prospect, and I'm guiding you through them in this episode.   Join me to hear why intentionally making something appetizing is a powerful skill to cultivate, how...

I'm revisiting the topic of satisfaction to highlight what it is and how you can get more of it in your life. Ready for my three-step process for creating satisfaction? You'll hear this as well as the importance of developing emotional fluency, what happens when you actually stop to savor in what is satisfying right now, and how to use that emotion to create change in your life, whether big and wi...

We all deserve to be loved unconditionally, and seen, held, and heard when needed. But we were also parented by imperfect humans, which is why reparenting yourself is some of the most meaningful work you can do in your life.   Tune in to hear what the work of reparenting yourself entails, and how it offers you the opportunity to love yourself more deeply, let go of the things that aren't a good fi...

Showing up as your wildly authentic self might be what feels most aligned with who you want to become and how you want to live your life. However, there's a common misconception about authenticity that many people get trapped by: that being authentic means sharing absolutely everything about yourself with another person.   So many people don't realize that they're allowed to have limits and bounda...