Interoception: Awareness, Self Evaluation, & Understanding How We Operate Emotionally

“Remember that your feelings aren’t facts. That should give you some solace when they feel so strong. Say to yourself, “Oh wait, maybe this isn’t right. It’s a prediction of my brain based on the past, not the written future.” “ ~ Kim Korte

Episode Overview:
In this powerful episode of The Remarkable People Podcast, host David Pasqualone sits down with Kim Korte to delve into her incredible life story. From her traumatic childhood experiences with molestation and growing up with alcoholic parents to overcoming a devastating marriage and finding real self-love, Kim’s journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Despite battling through significant emotional turmoil, Kim discovered the transformational power of self-awareness and emotional understanding. She shares her insights on building a balanced life, the importance of interoception, and offers practical steps for listeners to connect more deeply with themselves. Don’t miss this compelling episode as Kim reveals the strategies that helped her reclaim her life and how these concepts can empower you too.

• 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
• 01:57 Meet Kim Korte
• 04:22 Kim’s Early Life and Challenges
• 05:49 The Impact of Childhood Trauma
• 07:14 Journey to Self-Awareness
• 08:12 Understanding Emotions and Interoception
• 17:46 Steps to Overcoming Trauma
• 21:27 The Importance of Interoceptive Awareness
• 37:51 Reflecting on Life and Relationships
• 38:47 Meeting the First Husband
• 42:01 Struggles and Realizations
• 45:17 The Turning Point
• 48:09 Steps to Healing and Self-Care
• 52:39 Emotional Awareness and Growth
• 01:08:02 Current State and Future Plans
• 01:14:04 Closing Thoughts and Advice

About Our Guest:
Kim Korte is a Sensory Perception and Emotion Management Strategist and author of her new book, Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. The book uses the theory of constructed emotions to help people understand, recognize, and redesign their feelings. It is a unique approach to emotion management using concepts from cooking and dining. She explores how to make sense of our feelings through the lens of a chef understanding flavors in a recipe to make it relatable and consumable for better emotional health.

SHOW NOTES & LINKS:
Website: https://www.kimkorte.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thekimkorte/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekimkorte/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2q5onR3UaDe95YJRt_D2zA

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CORE THEMES, KEYWORDS, & MENTIONS:
Interoception, Awareness, Self Evaluation

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