Midlife Guilt: Stop Feeling Like You’ve Wasted Your Life | Karen Salmansohn

Send us Fan MailEver wondered what you’d regret if today was your last day? That question drives bestselling author and behaviour change expert Karen Salmansohn in her powerful new book Your To Die For Life. In this thought-provoking conversation, Karen reveals why death might just be your greatest life coach — and how embracing mortality can help us live more authentically, joyfully, and without regret.After the loss of her father, Karen transformed from workaholic “beast mode” into balanced “best mode.” This awakening became the foundation for her revolutionary approach: creating a “to-die list” — daily practices aligned with your deepest values that prevent the most common regrets of the dying.🌿 In this episode we explore:Why mortality awareness is the ultimate catalyst for meaningful changeHow identity-based habits connect to core values and create lasting transformationThe difference between “beast mode” productivity and “best mode” balanceAristotle’s wisdom on living meaningfully and avoiding “near-life experiences”The seven core values Karen identifies to minimize life’s regrets: Authenticity, Bravery, Curiosity, Discernment, Empathic Love, Fun, and GratitudeKaren’s insights are a refreshing reminder that we don’t have to wait until the end of life to find closure. As she says, “We can be middle-of-life doulas for ourselves” — and start living a to-die-for life right now.Visit our website to find out more about this week's guest.All of our guests, including this one, are included in our Guest Directory so that you can find out more about them and the work that they do.https://midliferebelpodcast.com/guest-directoryIf you'd like to support the show you can buy me a coffee!https://buymeacoffee.com/midliferebelpodcast