show episodes
 
The Satisfied AF podcast is the place to learn how to create a life and career that’s wildly delicious. Want a steamier sex life? We’ve got you. Want a more satisfying career? We’ll cover that too. And you can be sure we’ll spend lots of time talking about how to build connected, fun relationships that can handle life’s ups and downs. No matter what goals you’re working on, this show will help you create a one-of-a-kind life that’s just right for you. Join Life and Career Coach Kori Linn and ...
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Astrid Mueller TALKS - a show where you can get inspired to grow your dream business, claim your power, and create quantum possibility. Astrid Mueller, soul-preneur of “sparkle, play, and possibility,” transforms women’s lives around the world with soulful transformation coaching, into inner power, flow, a fulfilled live, and possibility. If you want to re-connect with your soul as you expand your business dream, tune in, and listen to how you too can turn challenges to possibilit ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
It never feels good to let yourself down, but it’s part of life. So let’s have a conversation about how to take care of yourself (and set yourself up to do better in the future) when you find yourself in a sticky situation where you didn’t live up to your own ideals. What you’ll learn from this episode: 3 key steps for moving through disappointment…
  continue reading
 
There’s so much encouragement everywhere to set and maintain boundaries, and I get it. Boundaries can be so helpful for creating your satisfying AF life. And also, not all boundaries are created (or delivered) equally. Tune in this week for the low down on what to do (and what *not* to do) when it comes to setting boundaries in your relationships, …
  continue reading
 
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 y…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 cultivat…
  continue reading
 
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. Th…
  continue reading
 
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 relatio…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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 deli…
  continue reading
 
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 des…
  continue reading
 
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 wh…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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 rec…
  continue reading
 
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 concep…
  continue reading
 
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 t…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 unnecess…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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-re…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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 l…
  continue reading
 
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 t…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 an…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 ca…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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 mak…
  continue reading
 
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 tak…
  continue reading
 
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. List…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
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 sati…
  continue reading
 
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 y…
  continue reading
 
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 bes…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 wh…
  continue reading
 
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 surp…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 t…
  continue reading
 
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 th…
  continue reading
 
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 a…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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 de…
  continue reading
 
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 realiz…
  continue reading
 
You’re allowed to change your mind. This sounds obvious, but for some of you, this permission may come as a surprise. Every crossroads you face, big or small, is an opportunity to choose something different if you wish. So, what might you change your mind about that would make your life 1% or 1000% more satisfying and delicious? This week, discover…
  continue reading
 
So many people think what they’re grappling with is a “them” thing. But as a coach who gets to go behind the scenes on my clients’ lives and careers, what I see again and again is that people are often struggling with the same things. So, what if the thing that’s keeping you up at night isn’t a uniquely you problem? What might shift for you if you …
  continue reading
 
The concept of a good fit is a powerful reframe that will help you feel more satisfied in your life and career, especially if you feel like your happiness is dependent on external circumstances. Join me on this episode to discover how to begin assessing your life through this lens so you can begin aligning yourself with what feels most like a good …
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide