In Chapter 8, Kim Korte explores the intricate and often mysterious nature of the mind and its profound impact on our emotions, decisions, and lives. She begins by referencing a verse from the Bhagavad Gita to highlight the duality of the mind as both a friend and a foe, depending…
Throughout this book, we’ve explored how emotions are crafted, from the ingredients of perception to the recipes shaped by our past experiences. Central to this journey have been the concepts of awareness and focus—essential tools for enhancing our consciousness and, by extension, our emotional well-being. Every exercise I’ve included is…
Chapter Ten dives into the fascinating interplay between quantum physics, biology, and human interaction to reveal the profound importance of communication. Using quantum fields, pendulum clocks, and even entangled atoms as metaphors, this chapter explains how connection is fundamental to our existence—both at the subatomic and human level. The Science…
Chapter 9 takes readers/listeners on a journey to Coltibuono, a historic monastery in the Chianti region of Italy, where the author and her friends explored the art of cooking in a farm-to-table class. This delightful experience serves as a metaphor for how we manage our emotions. Just as a chef…
In Chapter 7, we delve into the intricate relationship between your brain, body, and energy management. Drawing on the wisdom of experts like my friend John, a Ph.D. in biochemistry and molecular biology, this chapter explains how our cells are profoundly influenced by their environment—both external and internal. While some…
Thanksgiving is here, and while the turkey’s cooking, the gratitude lists are flowing! Friends, family, Wi-Fi, and cat videos? Sure, they’re on the list—but today, we’re diving deeper. In this episode of Flavors of Emotions, I’m giving you three unexpected things to be thankful for that will transform how you…
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Ever wondered if you can actually control how you feel? Today on Flavors of Emotions, we’re uncovering the science of emotions and how to shift from automatic reactions to conscious choices. Emotions aren’t just “in the moment” responses—they’re recipes created by our brain, using past memories, sensory data, and interoception…
From the body to the brain, the science of emotion delivery is what I discuss in this chapter. Discover how your brain creates and delivers emotions in this deep dive into “Emotional Recipes.” Chapter Five explores the science behind how unique “ingredients”—like sensory perceptions, memories, and focus—combine with “recipes” of…
In this episode, we explore how emotions can be understood and expressed through the concept of a “palate” and how we are the architects of our emotional world. Just as food flavors—salty, sweet, spicy, or bland—can shape our culinary experience, our emotions can be visualized and better understood by using…
In Chapter Four of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet, we explore how our emotions are crafted just like a recipe. Drawing from Erwin Schrödinger’s insight on how our world is built from sensations, perceptions, and memories, this chapter explains how we learn to label feelings from early experiences, much like identifying…
In this episode, I explore Chapter 3 of my book, Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, where we dive into interoception—a crucial but often overlooked sensory system that helps us connect with our body’s emotional signals. Emotions are how we connect with the world and interception is…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2360421/open_sms) In this episode, I explore Chapter 3 of my book, Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, where we dive into interoception—a crucial but often overlooked sensory system that helps us connect with our body’s emotional signals. Emotions are how we connect with…
In Chapter Three of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, we take an insightful journey into the world of interoception—basically, how our bodies “talk” to us from the inside. I share a personal story about my niece Rebecca, who, through her unique neurodivergent experiences, has shown me…
In this episode, we dive into Chapter One of Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. This chapter, titled Opus One, Two-Buck Chuck, and the Wine Snob, explores the predictive nature of our brains. Drawing on real-life stories, including a humorous anecdote about wine tasting and an insightful…
