Mama Work It Podcast: Be Happy Like Your Life Depends On It with Karen Salmansohn
Oct 01, 2025
Are you living fully—or just going through the motions?
In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I sit down with Karen Salmansohn, best-selling author, Behavioral Change Expert, and founder of NotSalmon.com, where over 1.5 million followers turn for science-based strategies on happiness and fulfillment. With more than two million books and courses sold—and appearances on Oprah and in Psychology Today—Karen is known for blending psychology, neuroscience, and humor to deliver life-changing tools in a relatable way.
We dive into her latest book, Your To Die For Life, and explore what it means to stop “sleepwalking” through life and start making intentional, meaningful choices.
In this conversation, we cover:
- How motherhood has shaped Karen’s journey as a writer and change-maker
- What “near-life experiences” are and how to know if you’re stuck in one
- Why fear, distraction, and busyness hold so many of us back
- The surprising connection between thinking about death and living more fully
- Misconceptions about happiness and what research really says about fulfillment
- Practical steps for moms to break autopilot and lead a purpose-driven life
If you’ve ever felt like you’re just checking boxes instead of truly living, this episode will give you the clarity and motivation to step into your most intentional, energized, and joyful self.
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