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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 ...
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Making Work Fun

Maria and Natasha

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Making Work Fun is the podcast for anyone who wants to feel less stressed and more excited about their work. Maria and Natasha are life coaches with more than 25 years of combined corporate experience. In this podcast, they share what they have learned from the corporate world + the world of entrepreneurship and coaching. They tackle a wide range of work-related topics such as perfectionism, toxic positivity, money, burnout, rest, and much more, in order to help you have more fun in your wor ...
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Send us a Text Message. This week Maria talks to Kori Linn about how to cultivate satisfaction in your life and work (spoiler alert - accomplishing more is not what will help you feel satisfied!) Kori Linn is a Life & Career Coach and the host of the Satisfied AF podcast. Kori helps clients, listeners, and audiences feel more satisfied, get more do…
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In a capitalist society, you are socialized to feel deeply dissatisfied with your life from the moment you are born. This is not an accident. Capitalism thrives on your dissatisfaction, both in how that drives consumerism and in how it cultivates overworking. Today’s episode will explore how capitalist economies benefit from dissatisfied people, th…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Maria talks to Sharon Kiely - a career, executive and life coach for high achievers - about how black and white thinking can scare us out of making the changes we are craving, how to navigate impostor syndrome as a high achiever, and how approaching challenges can be so much easier if we do it with a playful minds…
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When I worked with Marriage Coach Maggie Reyes a few years ago, she taught me the concept of a six second kiss. This is a couples' connection tool from the Gottman Institute, and it's so powerful for establishing (or re-establishing) a sexy physical connection. Catch this week's full episode to learn more about the six second kiss and how you can s…
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Send us a Text Message. This week Maria and fellow burnout coach Marissa McKool answer listener questions about burnout and discuss about the ripple effects that burnout can have into all of the different areas The listener questions answered are: 1. If I can't leave my job or quit the thing that is creating my burnout, then what? (min 12) 2. I don…
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When does the idea of deserving something help you achieve it? When does it drive you further away from your goals instead? Tune in this week for a fun and eye opening discussion about this concept that both motivates us to pursue our dreams AND also sometimes gets us into trouble along the way. In this episode you’ll learn: Why the idea of “deserv…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode is an interview that Natasha did with Marissa McKool on her podcast "Redefining Rest for Public Health Professionals" where they chatted about the power of your money mindset and how you can use your money mindset to create more security in your finances We hope you enjoy it! Marissa McKool, MPH is a form…
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Send us a Text Message. Maria & Natasha are back this week sharing some processes, actionable steps and strategies that you can take in order to tackle your to do list and meet your goals. We hope you enjoy this week's conversation! To get in touch with Maria: Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-time Book a…
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Getting what you want isn’t always easy. Landing a new job, paying down debt, dating to find a partner - these things can be difficult. You may find yourself putting them off, not wanting to spend your precious time doing the boring, unenjoyable steps required. This week’s episode will introduce a new way to think about working towards your goals, …
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Join me this week as I chat with (and live coach) my client, Kelsey. We’ll talk through the recent coaching we did on whether or not Kelsey wants to have children, and we’ll coach through some remaining concerns she has about her decision. What you’ll learn from this episode: One way to tackle making a big decision, especially if you feel a lot of …
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Send us a Text Message. Join Crystal and Natasha this week as they talk about why we need to unpacking and address shame in parenting styles. Crystal, The Parenting Coach is a Certified Life Coach and Canadian homeschooling mama who is travelling the world with her family of 6. She combines her background in Psychology with helpful mindset tools, s…
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What you’ll learn from this episode: Whether you want to learn to knit a sweater or get a new job or move to Portugal, this podcast episode will help. We’re discussing five steps to succeed at practically anything, and they apply to pretty much any goal you could have. In this episode you’ll learn: 5 steps you can use on repeat to succeed at practi…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever found yourself amidst the chaos of parenting, where raising your voice seemed like the only way to be heard? On the podcast this week, Esther Mbabazi, joins Natasha to talk about how to have better communication with your children. She draws from her own transformative journey and shares what she learned along …
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Have you ever needed to make a decision but just couldn’t choose? Fake Oracle Decision Making can help! I made up this coaching tool on a call recently and it helped my client so much I knew I needed to share it with you right away! What you’ll learn from this episode: What FODM is and how it came to exist as a coaching tool. Why FODM can move you …
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Send us a Text Message. Join Natasha & Harmony Heslop this week as they talk about how to find joy in parenting. Harmony Heslop has a degree in Art History from the University of the South, Sewanee and a graduate certificate in Museum Collections Management and Care from George Washington University. She has decades of experience in Art Registratio…
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Do you feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of work in your life, not just at your job but also in your roles as parent, sibling, spouse, and more? You’re not alone. Burnout is very common, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed. This week, we’re covering the six factors that cause burnout and how you can address each of them. What you’ll learn from…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode is an interview that Maria did with Sindy Warren on her podcast "Accelerate Your Vision" where they chatted about the need for rest and self-care in work. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Sindy Warren is a lawyer and yogi turned life and business coach. She has helped hundreds of clients find more purp…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Maria & Natasha for this special bonus episode where they re-introduce what it means to find joy & ease in work. To get in touch with Maria: Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-time Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.com Instagram …
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Join us this week for a conversation with Kori’s friend and client, Dr. Sara, as she shares about her coaching journey, including landing her dream job 10-15 years ahead of schedule. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why you should apply for jobs you want even if you think you’re not qualified. What kind of support you might want in place when y…
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Send us a Text Message. This week's episode is an interview that Natasha did with Sindy Warren on her podcast "Accelerate Your Vision" where they chatted about using money as a tool for you to create the life you want. We can't wait for you to hear it! Sindy Warren is a lawyer and yogi turned life and business coach. She has helped hundreds of clie…
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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…
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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, …
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Send us a Text Message. This week Maria talks to lawyer turned life and business coach Sindy Warren about transitions. Maria and Sindy discuss transitions we pick for ourselves (like career pivots) vs. transitions we don't choose (like aging, changes in our health, etc.), the challenges that come up with each type of transition, and how we can navi…
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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…
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Maria talks to Ana Lopez - a Sexologist and Sex Coach - about sex, open communication, and having constructive conversations about your wants and needs in every area of life, including in the workplace. Ana and Maria delve into the dual socialization that immigrants get that can make their conditioning around sex …
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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…
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Maria and Natasha talk to Deb Malkin, who is a feminist, master certified mind/body pain recovery coach. They unpack how approaching pain in a light and joyful way can be incredibly helpful and healing. And how pain management actually has parallels to other challenges in our lives, including work drama. Deb Malki…
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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…
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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 …
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Send us a Text Message. Join Maria & Natasha this week for a special episode where they share an exciting announcement about what's coming up in the podcast for the remainder of this year! To get in touch with Maria: Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-time Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-w…
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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…
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. This week Natasha is talking to Nikolay again, this time about the struggles of transitioning into a management role at work. Topics covered include how our personal lives are affected by our work, how people pleasing can come in the way of good management and setting boundaries, and how to slow things down for yourself and …
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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…
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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 …
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Send us a Text Message. Join Natasha & Nikolay for this two part mini - series! In this episode, they explore the world of travel hacking - including the benefits and the effort required in pursuing this hobby. They also talk about why it's really about finding joy throughout the journey - not just at the destination. To get in touch with Maria: Do…
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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…
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. This week Maria & Natasha talk about what you might be giving up by staying at a job that has more negatives than positives and how you can start tapping into your desires without feeling pressured to immediately make a massive change in your life. Often we are afraid of being honest with ourselves about what we want to purs…
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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…
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Maria & Natasha this week as they chat about navigating resolutions and change at the start of a new year. To get in touch with Maria: Download the "Work Smarter, Not Harder" free workbook: restovergrind.com/save-time Book a free consult call: restovergrind.com/work-with-me Email: info@restovergrind.com Instagram and Ti…
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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…
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. Join Natasha & special guest Rachelle Siebke on this week's episode where they talk about preparing your time off with intention. Rachelle walks Natasha through a reverse engineering process to determine how to create a restful and relaxing holiday experience! Check it out to learn more. Here's how you can get in touch with …
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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 …
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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…
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Send us a Text Message. On the last episode of the Work on TV mini series, Maria and Rob talk about their favorite work on TV portrayals. Categories discussed include favorite workplace, favorite TV boss, favorite TV work villain, favorite workplace conflict, favorite workplace drama and comedy, and best representation of work-life balance on TV. T…
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