Most of us have a daily to-do list—sometimes scribbled on paper, sometimes just running through our heads. But today’s guest on Grieving Out Loud invites you to consider a different kind of list: a to-die list.
Bestselling author and self-help coach Karen Salmansohn has written more than 25 books for adults and tweens, with more than two million books and courses sold. Her work has been featured in national outlets including The New York Times, The Today Show, and InStyle magazine.
Karen isn’t afraid to take on tough, often-taboo topics like death—and turn them into powerful, uplifting lessons on how to live with more intention, joy, and purpose. In this episode, she shares practical advice for embracing life more fully and offers tools for navigating some of life’s biggest challenges, including grief.

MEET THE GUEST
Karen
Salmansohn
Karen Salmansohn is a best-selling author and behavioral change expert known for combining research-backed psychology with humor and heart. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, Karen shares how her work helps people move through pain with purpose—offering practical tools to shift from surviving to thriving. With a background in advertising and personal development, and millions of books and courses sold, she brings a fresh, uplifting perspective to healing and intentional living.