The Flavor of Emotions- Mixing Ingredients of Thought and Feeling with Kim Korte

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Whether we know, or want to admit it, our emotions are a major driver in day-to-day life. It’s easy to walk around, unaware of how our feelings influence our behavior, and if we spend our energy fighting or repressing them, we run the risk of missing out on living the life we always wanted.

My guest today is Kim Korte. Kim saw the need to reframe the explanation of how our brains process emotions through our perceptions and experiences. She’s written a book called, Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet- Understanding the Flavors of Emotions.

It’s a whole new way to think about our emotions, by relating them to something we all know a lot about…food. Stick with us for the next hour, and I bet you’ll come out the other side with more tools for your own joyful rebellion.

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Understanding Emotions: The Flavors of Life with Kim Korte In this episode of 'A Joyful Rebellion,' the host engages in a captivating conversation with guest Kim Korte, author of 'Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions.' The discussion revolves around the profound impact of emotions on daily decisions and actions, shifting the perception from being mere logical beings to deeply emotional ones. Kim Korte shares her personal journey of overcoming life challenges and reframing emotional understanding through relatable food metaphors. Highlighting the concept of 'interoceptive awareness,' Korte explains how emotions are dictated by past experiences and perceptions, akin to recipes crafted with familiar ingredients. By addressing the importance of emotions and exploring their connections to both pleasant and unpleasant experiences, Korte offers a unique approach to managing and understanding emotions for personal growth and joy. The episode also discusses the significance of reevaluating emotions, questioning ingrained beliefs, and distinguishing between different emotional experiences while navigating life's complexities. 00:00 Introduction to Emotions and Thoughts 01:10 Meet Kim Korte: Author and Emotional Explorer 02:43 Kim's Personal Journey and Emotional Struggles 04:36 Understanding Emotions Through Perceptions and Experiences 07:17 The Concept of Interoception and Emotional Awareness 08:44 Exploring Emotional Recipes and Ingredients 10:51 Balancing Emotions: Trust, Question, and Awareness 15:23 Kim's Approach to Emotional Understanding and Food 24:12 Feedback and Impact of Kim's Book 25:58 Reframing Emotions: From Fear to Understanding 26:24 The Emotional Spectrum: Neuroscience Insights 27:13 Labeling Emotions: Tools and Techniques 28:16 Food Analogies: Understanding Emotional Ingredients 28:36 Emotional Outcomes: Positive and Negative 34:38 The Power of Perception: A Tale of Two Perspectives 38:42 The Second Taste: Reevaluating Emotions 41:15 Connecting to Emotions: The Path to Self-Discovery 47:08 Practical Exercises: Becoming an Emotion Chef 51:13 Conclusion: Embracing Emotional Awareness

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