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The Karen Kenney ShowONE SECOND DECISIONSOn this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share an idea that’s inspired by one of the “ass kickers” on my Spiritual Team, David Goggins!I discuss the concept of "one second decisions" and how the quick choices we make - can have long-lasting impact!I also explore the common struggles and temptations we face when we’re working on new habits, big projects, or pursuing our dreams.And how easy it can be when we start to feel uncomfortable, to make a decision to quit.But that’s when we ha...2024-10-1713 minThe Karen Kenney ShowWHEN HELPING HURTSOn this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m exploring the concept of "when helping hurts." And how even our well-intentioned efforts to help others can sometimes do more harm than good.I springboard off of the idea from the old quote, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”And I highlight how the outcomes we hope for, can differ from the original intent behind our “helping” actions.I also share a few examples of misguided help, and how it can affect both humans and animals.We’ll ex...2024-10-1044 minThe Karen Kenney ShowStop Normalizing BullSh*tIt's amazing the things that we will normalize in life - both personally and professionally.Sometimes we do it because we feel helpless and hopeless and we think people or things won't change… we’ve maybe started to believe that no matter what we do, it's always going to stay the same.However, I am optimistic and see things a little differently for the world. I believe in the power of change. I believe in our capacity as people, especially when we come together communally - and not just as the one hero on the jour...2023-06-1555 minThe Karen Kenney ShowBeing In The HallwayIn the journey of personal, spiritual and even business growth, we can often find ourselves in what I like to refer to as “the hallway.” It's that place of uncertainty, where we're not quite sure what to do, what’s coming next or which door we should open because of the unknowns beyond. How we perceive the hallway greatly influences our experience when we’re in it. We can choose to be overwhelmed, anxious, and impatient, desperately searching for answers in a panicked state. Or (and I’m not saying this option is always eas...2023-06-0836 minThe Karen Kenney ShowWatch Your MouthWhile freedom of speech is essential, we must also take responsibility for our words. There are consequences for what we say, even if we're not always aware of them.Sometimes, the repercussions of our communication style or the words we choose to speak or write may not be immediately evident.It could be minutes, months or even years later when someone decides to leave the relationship or unfollow, unsubscribe, or disconnect from us without a public announcement or big confrontation.They might choose to silently “moonwalk themselves out of the room” or relationship, leav...2023-06-0146 minThe Karen Kenney ShowSay What You MeanWho doesn’t want to be a better communicator?Whether it's connecting with ourselves, our loved ones, or even our co-workers, the ability to express our thoughts and emotions in a meaningful and impactful way is invaluable.Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a look at how to communicate from the heart and mind, fostering genuine connections that are filled with compassion, and speaking in a way where your voice has a better chance of being clearly heard and understood. Not in the sense of manipulation… but rather by establishing authen...2023-05-2543 minThe Karen Kenney ShowFeeling It OutWhenever there's a decision to be made or something really needs my attention, like many of my clients I often catch myself saying, "I just need to figure it out." As a result, I ended up spending a lot of time in my head trying to use my intellect and reasoning to come up with a solution - when I could be slowing down, getting quiet and listening to my intuition.Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re looking at the intelligence that goes beyond just our brain. Whether we call this “inne...2023-05-1838 minThe Karen Kenney ShowBe The First YouOn a planet of almost eight billion people, there’s only one you!And as a creative, entrepreneur or artist, if there's only one you and you're the first YOU, others can't really copy that sh*t!! (Although they may try!) HA!When it comes to creating content and sharing yourself and your work with the world, you might be thinking that your life is boring or that you don’t have anything someone else would want to see, hear about or interact with. But the truth is when you are fully yourself — when y...2023-05-1133 minThe Karen Kenney ShowYou're Already HypnotizedDo you often feel unlovable, unworthy, or like you’re not good enough? Do you often doubt yourself, find yourself talking shit to yourself or worry that you’re being judged by others?Do you and your nervous system feel stressed all the way out and sorta’ overwhelmed and you just wish that you could slow everything down and catch your breath? If so, you’re not alone. So many of us carry old stories, limiting beliefs, and habituated patterns, from our childhood (and beyond) that keep us stuck and hold us back from liv...2023-05-0452 minThe Karen Kenney ShowDo It For The Love Of ItHere’s a wicked good question to ask ourselves: Am I motivated by fear or Love? If you follow me at all online, you’ve probably seen me share some pictures of the strength training journey I’ve been on. It’s from the interactions and questions inspired by these posts that got me thinking about what creates a desire for change - are we doing things out of fear versus because we love to do them?Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about what motivates us, what lights a fire under...2023-04-2728 minThe Karen Kenney ShowCut Yourself Some SlackHere’s the thing… Life can be hard sometimes. Now don't get me wrong, life can also be wonderful and full of all magic and miracles and all kinds of incredible things like babies laughing, puppies frolicking, or getting to be on the beach. Yes, there’s a lot to show gratitude for… and let's just be real, life can just sometimes be a straight up totally brutal, knock you on your ass kind of journey. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how life can be difficult… and even those hard m...2023-04-2024 minThe Karen Kenney ShowTrauma Therapist, Educator + Storyteller - Linda ThaiI love this quote from my brilliant friend and today’s guest, Linda Thai. She says, “Trauma isn't just what happened, that shouldn't have happened. It's also what didn't happen, that should have happened.” Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re once again super-duper lucky to be talking with trauma therapist, educator and storyteller Linda Thai. Whenever I spend time with or speak with Linda - I always walk away having discovered something about myself, learned something new or have an opportunity to stretch myself through visiting places of creative tension.So buckle u...2023-04-132h 01The Karen Kenney ShowEmbracing MistakesLife is like some kind of wicked big experiment.And like all experiments, some things will go great and some things might fail and one thing for sure is there will be mistakes.Through these mistakes, we’re all gonna’ be invited, in one way or another, to maybe learn something, heal something, grow from something or see something from a different perspective. Sometimes we’ll be clumsy and slip up with our words or actions, and we won’t always get it right. Depending on what has happened to us along the way, mak...2023-04-0652 minThe Karen Kenney ShowLittle Hinges Swing Big DoorsAs it tells us in the ancient text of the Bhagavad Gita, “On this path, effort never goes to waste and there is no failure. “Meaning that even a little bit of effort toward your own spiritual awareness can yield protection from the greatest fears. Because a lot of times, one of the ways that we can combat our fear and anxiety is simply by taking the next, most aligned, smallest step.Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about our committed actions and how even the smallest, most consistent efforts can yi...2023-03-3044 minThe Karen Kenney ShowPossibility Instead of PromisesLife is full of all kinds of sales pitches! Even if you're not a business-owner or entrepreneur, in your own way you're still “selling” somebody something or trying to persuade the people around you. Just think about the last time you tried to get your kid to go to sleep, or suggested a meal to your sweetie, or tried to convince your friend to watch a particular show or movie. We may not even realize it, but we're always marketing our ideas and opinions. How we do that can vary drastically, depending on the...2023-03-2345 minThe Karen Kenney ShowEvolved Masshole“Evolved Masshole” is a term I coined to describe the process of moving away from shame or guilt about our younger selves and moving towards love and understanding as we adapt, transform, grow and change over time! Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about releasing the shame we sometimes carry around the actions, behaviors and choices from our younger years. Those earlier versions of ourselves that were just doing the best they knew how to find a safe place in the world. So no matter where we're at in our journey, let's embrac...2023-03-1652 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThe Unlearning ProcessWhat I see talked about a lot in the world, and especially in the personal development, coaching, transformational and “spiritual spaces”, is the learning process. People want to know how we learn to do things like; create new habits and build new neural networks in our brains.They want and even ask for help learning how to be the best version of themselves, and how to do X, Y, and Z. But the part a lot of people skip, or that doesn't get a lot of attention, is that at first there has to b...2023-03-0927 minThe Karen Kenney ShowVARSITY vs. JVWe often divide ourselves into categories like pro vs. amateur or as a friend and I used to joke: VARSITY vs. JV. Despite these differing levels of experience and expertise, we’re all humans who sometimes mess up – simple as that! Rookie mistakes – we all make them, even the pros! But with every mistake comes a lesson we can learn; it's up to us how often and quickly we choose to use that knowledge from previous mishaps as fuel for our future development.Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking...2023-03-0235 minThe Karen Kenney ShowShameless PlugsIf you're a loyal listener, you may remember, a few months back, I was doing a podcast episode where I dropped a line mentioning I was doing a little “shameless plug” about something I was offering - complete with my own silly sound effects. My podcast person, Aaron, thought it was hilarious and she made a funny clip of it for me. This moment caught on camera got me thinking about something I believe is wicked important about self-promotion, shame and shining your light.So this episode is a little love letter from me t...2023-02-2328 minThe Karen Kenney ShowBorrowing BrainsWhen you’re trying to make progress or bring about a change in a particular area of your life, seeking support, guidance or direction outside of yourself, is one of the greatest tools at your disposal. You might often find yourself stuck in your own habits, patterns, stories, identity and ways of doing things, and enlisting a mentor who has walked the path before you - can help you to see your problem from an alternate point of view. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how beneficial it can be to brin...2023-02-1645 minThe Karen Kenney ShowUniversal SignsOver the course of my life I've had way too many of what I like to call, “universal signs” to not pay attention and listen to them.They’ve given me so many incredible and fun opportunities, such as my first introduction to Marianne Williamson, discovering A Course of Miracles, finding the spot for my first yoga studio… to now in 2023, having a beautiful, new space to work with clients in.You may find there are some super scientific people that would say, these “universal signs” are really just because 95% to 98% of our decisions are coming from...2023-02-0949 minThe Karen Kenney ShowWhen Winging It Won't Cut ItWhen people are trying to create solutions, they’ll occasionally roll the dice and just “wing” the crap out of things. Hoping to skate by and rely on results that they've gotten in the past.Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it’s a shit-show. Ha!When I was a kid I was often told, “Don't do anything half-assed. If you're gonna’ half ass it, don't bother doing it.”If you want to put your best foot forward and not settle for half-ass inputs and outcomes, then that’s the perfect time to call in an expert. A...2023-01-2638 minThe Karen Kenney ShowWarning ShotsMike Tyson had a wicked funny quote about social media, that alluded to people getting a little too mouthy on the platforms without having any real-world consequences.Where I grew up as a kid, that shit would not have been tolerated. Ha!But I believe it’s best not to just go around popping people in the face. Rather, it can be wicked helpful to learn how to direct our energy into discerning how and when to fire “warning shots” - that let people know that they’re about to cross a boundary you have set. 2023-01-1935 minThe Karen Kenney ShowWriting Stories In People's FavorI really believe that so much transformation happens via inspiration, and stories are often the vehicle we use to get there.Storytelling is an extremely powerful tool that can really touch a heart, excite and motivate a mind, or if we’re not careful, even keep ourselves stuck from growing, changing or creating. It’s a powerful way to communicate and and transfer feelings from one person to another. Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the concept of the kind of stories we write about ourselves and others and how we...2023-01-1239 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThe Value Of Having A MentorOne of the things that I know about my Spiritual Team, is that they’re wicked funny… and they will use just about ANYTHING, to help me, guide me or give me an “universal sign”.Recently they “came in hot”, by delivering a message via my sweetie’s fortune cookie that literally stopped me mid-chew! Ha!That sucker said: “A mentor is someone whose hindsight can become your foresight.”And I just had to give a “double amen hands” because that statement is so damn true! 🙌Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we're talking about...2023-01-051h 03The Karen Kenney ShowIntegrative Hypnosis with Melissa TiersI’m wicked excited because today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking to one of my beloved mentors, the multi-award-winning author and in my own words “super-duper smarty pants”, Melissa Tiers!Melissa is the founder of the Center for Integrative Hypnosis in New York and it’s been said about her, “When it comes to coaching and the brain, Melissa Tiers is known as ‘the teachers’ teacher’ all over the world.”So when I had a chance to work with her to expand and deepen my own skill set, to experience her magic and to get certified...2022-12-291h 11The Karen Kenney ShowTurn Words Into WorksWhen you’re doing personal development or spiritual growth work, it can be wicked easy to just gather lots of information and give the ol’ ego a feeling of satisfaction and superiority for checking another box! I read that book. (check)I listened to that podcast. (check)I took that course. (check) A lot of times people are doing all these things as a performative function, and not so much for the true depth of learning that actually comes from applying, practicing, embodying, living and being.In order for “miracl...2022-12-2244 minThe Karen Kenney ShowYour Mind Has Its Own PodcastI was talking with a client of mine and she mentioned how much she loves and appreciates my podcast. She said that she loves hearing my voice in her head! Ha!It got me thinking about how each of us is always channeling internal voices in our minds. The voice we hear “in our head” that I would equate to a personal podcast with many stations. What influences how you feel, the direction you go in, how quickly you take action and how far you make it, is often just a matter of whic...2022-12-1523 minThe Karen Kenney ShowSuck It In A Bucket"SUCK IT IN A BUCKET"I think that there’s a lot of misperceptions and expectations about people who are supposed to be - quote, unquote, “spiritual”.There’s this belief that spiritual people are supposed to look, sound, or be a particular way.The reality is, as a spiritual person and spiritual mentor - I can also show up in what I call a highly “spirited” kind-of-way. IWhich means I might not fit the idea, image or expectation that somebody else made up in their own head.For example...2022-12-0840 minThe Karen Kenney ShowDoor Stopper WordsAs you go throughout your day, pay attention to the way that you talk to yourself, listen to the words that you use and notice how they make you feel when you hear them, echo back to you. Are there any that cause you to slam on the brakes? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about what one of my teachers, Melissa Tiers, likes to call “door stopper” words. Where in your life, whether personal or business, or in your mind or when talking about your dreams/goals are you using...2022-12-0138 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThe Power of GratitudeThe word gratitude derives from the Latin word “Gratia” meaning grace or graciousness. I think the beautiful thing about it is, when we feel gratitude, it kind of encompasses all of these things, that feeling of graciousness, gratefulness, and ultimately grace, all in one.Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about the power of gratitude and how the act of being thankful brings so much power with it, that we sometimes miss in our hurried ways of extending it. It’s wicked easy to take Gratitude for granted. The “idea” of it gets t...2022-11-2438 minThe Karen Kenney ShowGiving Credit MattersIt's really uncool to lift, use, and steal other people's intellectual property, words, ideas, quotes, music, all of it - without giving credit. Now this doesn’t mean we can’t share what we learned from someone else, or talk about who or what inspired us, but this is where and why the importance of giving acknowledgement and attribution, must come into play.The reality is, if you don’t give credit and you rely on copying others - instead of finding and using your own voice, you're not only taking from others, you’re also rob...2022-11-1748 minThe Karen Kenney ShowCan't Always Get What You WantThere have been times in my life when, Thank God - I didn't get what I wanted.Now of course, in the moment there may have been some feelings of disappointment or upset, especially if it was something I really had my heart set on.But the reality is… we sometimes project ourselves onto these desires outside of our heart, claiming them as personal wants, with thoughts like “I must have this thing” or “I won't be complete without it.” This can result in us missing the truth that sometimes the thing we think we w...2022-11-1026 minThe Karen Kenney ShowAt Your CoreAt the core of who we truly are, there lies a unique and beautiful individual being and soul who is here for a purpose. Unfortunately, sometimes as children life can hit us wicked hard with the kind of stuff that alters, shifts and changes us. The kind of events, experiences and environments that begin to shape and mold how we see ourselves, the people around us, the world, and our place in it. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about going back to the core of who we are. ...2022-11-0335 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThe Voices We Carry with J.S. ParkI first discovered my guest online and was so deeply moved by his writing. The honesty, vulnerability and storytelling that he shared really landed in my heart and I got wicked curious about who he was and how he was inspiring the world. So I put on my little detective hat and dug further into the online life of Joon Park. It was this dive that brought me to his website; home to his very short, succinct and fascinating bio and that drew me in even further. I just knew that I had to have him on...2022-10-271h 37The Karen Kenney ShowWill You Be Better For It?Wouldn't it be cool if we all had beauty bursting from our minds like the blooms of a flower?Imagine if we had beautiful arrangements of thoughts, creativity, kindness and love brightening up the world around us with their vibrant color.The good news is, this symbolically is within the realm of possibility, but it takes a conscious effort of awareness on our part when it comes to the food, knowledge, relationships or entertainment that we put in us, on us and around us.. Mind bursting beauty requires that we pay attention to...2022-10-2030 minThe Karen Kenney ShowDivine Standard TimeBetween the nine different time zones we have here in the US, it can sometimes get kind of confusing to keep track of where/when you need to be when meeting online. If you’ve ever been invited to virtual event, a webinar, a workshop or something online and you think it is happening at 1:00pm your time, only to find out that it actually starts at 4:00pm, because the other person is in California and things were set in their time zone, then you know what I’m talking about!But did you know that...2022-10-0627 minThe Karen Kenney ShowYou Can’t One & Done ItWhen it comes to our personal growth development and our spiritual transformation work, there’s no way to just “one and done it”. Often I hear people will say things like, “Oh Yeah …”I’ve read the book.I’ve watched the Youtube video.I’ve taken the course.I’ve listened to the podcast.And, my question is, “What did you do with that information afterwards?” There's a wicked big difference between having read, completed or listened to something - versus - actually taking in the information and then applying, practicing, living and embodying wha...2022-09-2243 minThe Karen Kenney ShowYou’re Writing Your Obituary NowEverything that we are and do and who we are BEING right now: our thoughts, our words, our actions, how we're showing up and treating others, both human and animal… THIS is our obituary.I think so often, too often, we take life and the time we have here for granted. We really don’t like thinking too deeply about our own deaths, however I implore all of us to stop, take a pause, a moment of introspection and contemplation to really notice how we’re showing up and affecting the people, the animals, the enviro...2022-09-1528 minThe Karen Kenney ShowLife Isn’t Like CurlingThere’s an Olympic sport called “Curling” that involves bumpy ice, a smooth stone and some vigorous “sweepers” - who try to smooth out the path in front of the stone so it can travel farther and straighter.In our lives there's always going to be bumpy stuff that comes up for us. And, if we don’t feel mentally, emotionally, spiritually or physically prepared and are not equipped to do what it takes to “sweep in front of our own stone” we’re going to be left feeling stuck, stressed, anxious or depressed, and like life is too much to man...2022-09-0830 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThey’re Gonna’ Judge You AnywayThe other night on a call with my spiritual membership and community: THE NEST, I was reminded how we as people, creatives, and entrepreneurs often have a big fear of being judged. The thing with feeling judged by others is we begin to believe we don't belong, that we're being attacked, we're not safe or will be abandoned. It can also leave us feeling like we’re somehow wrong or that we’re not lovable, worthy or “good enough” because … fill in the blank … it comes up in a thousand different ways. Today on The Karen...2022-09-0129 minThe Karen Kenney ShowSpiritual PlumbingIn my realm of work, people are usually “symptom aware”. They know they’re unhappy, anxious, stressed out, struggling or suffering in some way.Where they get stuck is that they're often not “problem aware” (why or what’s really happening) and they’re definitely not “solution aware”. Meaning they’re not making the connection between the symptoms/problems they’re having and how somebody like me could help them.It’s not like when people are struggling or suffering that they lay in bed at night thinking; “If only I had a spiritual mentor.” HA!...2022-08-1844 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThe Ones In The ArenaYou see it all the time; people who aren’t writing the books, or creating the art or baking the food or building the business, and yet they still have something to say about those who are. You find them sitting on the sidelines, on the bench, in the bleachers and in the backseat offering up their critiques without ever having stepped foot into the arena themselves.Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the kinds of people that light me up to work with and who I also want to spend my t...2022-08-1147 minThe Karen Kenney ShowThe QuestIf you’re on my email list, you saw that I recently sent one out that was titled, “Are You Willing to Enter The Cave?” It was all about a journey that started for me back when I was 17 and that intensified in my 20’s when I went on a couple of Spiritual Pilgrimages.It was on that particular trip to England & Ireland when I sat in Merlin’s Cave that I felt called to go on a “quest”.Most often when we think about going on a quest, we think of journeying to faraway pla...2022-07-2842 minThe Karen Kenney ShowIf Life Was Like A BuffetHave you ever felt like you’re taking on too much in your personal life or business?Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about our lives as they might compare to a buffet. You know the restaurant/cafeteria style of eating where we get to pick and choose how much we pile onto our plates? Not sure how it is for you, but sometimes in this kind of setting, our eyes end up being bigger than our stomachs and our plates become way too full to finish.The same can be s...2022-07-2136 minThe Karen Kenney ShowLet Them Underestimate YouHave you ever felt underestimated by different people in your life?Sometimes, people are quick to underestimate us, particularly if we’re not the same as them or display characteristics or traits that differ from their own. But to that I say “let them underestimate you.” Use their disbelief to your advantage.The people who truly get you and value you won't be swayed by the ignorance of others - they'll see your genuine skills, truth and characteristics and appreciate them and even, admire you for them.Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re...2022-07-1445 minThe Karen Kenney ShowMy Spiritual Team Ass KickersWhen it comes to my Spiritual Team (ST), I’m what you might call kind of a “mutt.” I draw upon a lot of Divine Helpers from different traditions and don't just stick to only one particular thing. My ST is a cast of characters that put me back in touch with who I really am, remind me of what I'm capable of, what my purpose is and to whom I belong. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the “ass kickers” that are on my Spiritual Team! We’re diving into why I think th...2022-07-0747 minThe Karen Kenney ShowBe, Do, HaveIn this day and age of social media and the internet, a lot of people seem to have no respect for intellectual property. They will just take someone else’s words, content and or ideas and slap their name on a quote card and call it their own. They believe that if they alter it slightly, even just by one word and then attribute it to themselves, then they’re good to go. Sometimes they’ll even teach entire concepts word for word without ever giving attribution.In fact, there's a few successful people who’ve made...2022-06-3028 minThe Karen Kenney ShowYou Create Your Own WorldThere are times by simply being ourselves and making our own choices, we inspire or influence others in a positive way to look at themselves and what their path is. This happens especially if someone looks up to us, respects us or likes to learn from us. Occasionally, it can also have the opposite effect, and people will see or hear you and then subconsciously feel uncomfortable with what they themselves are doing, what they’re choosing or how they’re being.And, sometimes by just you being you, you being your creative self, or you...2022-06-2338 minThe Karen Kenney ShowAdding A Little LightIt seems like so many people are feeling overwhelmed these days or have a kind of “sense of despair”. There's been so much senseless violence, loss and grief happening in the world and folks are just trying to work their way through it.Even in my own life, in the past six months, I've lost three of my Aunties, and three of my furry kids. Let me tell you, it has been a season.I also know people who’ve lost their homes or have been kicked out of their homes, and I’ve heard of other...2022-06-1651 minThe Karen Kenney ShowNobody Asked You, Karen!!Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone has come to you with something that you think they’re needing input or advice on, only to find out the opposite? Sometimes as friends/partners (but especially as coaches or mentors), we find ourselves sharing what we see as helpful thoughts, tips or solutions, when in reality not everyone wanted, needed or even asked for our help. Often someone is only looking to share, vent or rant about a situation that has come up in their life. They really don’t need us to laun...2021-07-2939 min
The Karen Kenney ShowHuman Design with Kelsey AbbottToday on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m so jazzed because we’re talking to my friend, Kelsey Abbott. Kelsey is an intuitive Human Design Reader, a Certified Professional Coach, an Instigator of Joy and the host of the “Find Your Awesome” podcast. She helps Spiritual Adventurers remember who they are and why they’re here, so they can up-level their lives with ease. In this episode, we talk about the 5 types of Human Design & how they express themselves in our lives. I loved this wicked fun conversation of how Human Design helps us to know ourse...2020-06-181h 11
The Karen Kenney ShowThe NestSo much of the damage, trauma and issues that people struggle with in our adult years often stems from what I like to call “the childhood nest”. You know, the shit that was going down in our households when we were little kids. If we didn’t receive enough nurturing & nourishment in our formative years, if we didn’t get the love and care we deserved as “little birds” - if the ones who were supposed to protect you, were also the ones that abandoned, abused, rejected or judged you - it’s understandable how we end up believin...2020-06-0434 min
The Karen Kenney ShowSelf Help Doesn’t End With Your SelfNowadays, with all the craziness that’s going on, plus the obsessive nature of social media, it’s wicked easy to become hyper-focused on the self. To view everything through the small, distorted ego-lens of ME, ME, & more ME. So much so that we might forget to widen the lens that we’re viewing the world through. So that what’s in our field of vision and concern expands to include the welfare, perspective, justice and care for other beings and creatures. The reality is, while we're not always going to be able to exactly or fully...2020-05-2831 min
The Karen Kenney ShowYou’re A MF’n PeacockIf you know me at all, then you know I’m a bona-fide animal lover! Yet, people are often surprised that I love peacocks as much as I do, since they’re routinely perceived as prideful and arrogant. But I think they’re actually the opposite. To me, they’re the perfect representation of embodied authenticity and confidence - which is way different than arrogance. Peacocks don’t think they’re special. They just go around looking and being exactly how the Divine made them. They’re a pretty cool “example” of how to move through the world...2020-05-2131 min
The Karen Kenney ShowIntuitive Healer, Teacher & Author Maryanne SeaToday on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my friend and Intuitive Healer, Maryanne Sea. Maryanne Sea was nine years old when she wrote her first autobiography entitled, “Freckles” and in it, she told her readers that she wanted to be a medical missionary. Unknown to her she would have to help herself heal before she could ever help anyone else. Maryanne was never a healthy child but her health completely collapsed at 27 years old when she was hit by a car crossing the street in a blizzard. A year later weighing in at 70l...2020-05-141h 48
The Karen Kenney ShowYour Story To Your GloryWe all have experiences that happen to us throughout the course of our lives. These experiences quickly become the story that we write about and label ourselves with. After the murder of my mother I fell into the story role of the “victim”. I became THE “Miss Attitude”, stuck in a place of darkness. Like me when writing our story we all start with a shitty first draft, or what I like to call “our victim” stories. The place where all the trauma and drama reside. One space where if we don’t have someone to step in to check us...2020-05-0758 min
The Karen Kenney ShowTake What WorksPeople are spending time online more than ever before and everybody with a social media profile or page also has a built-in “personal platform” to hawk their wares, beliefs and opinions. Something that’s wicked helpful to remember is that we’re all coming from different places, perspectives, and points of view - and so we’ll all need, like and resonate with different things in our lives, at different times. What worked for us yesterday, may not be what we need today. Who we used to like, follow and agree with will probably change too and that’s tot...2020-04-3027 min
The Karen Kenney ShowDon’t Drink The KoolAidOne of the things about being a Spiritual Mentor and a writer is that I tend to pay close attention to what’s going on around me. I also do my best to watch my own mind (the stories it likes to tell and the meaning that it assigns to everything) like a feckin’ hawk! Ha! In today’s world, we have to be extra vigilant about what we’re consuming - seeing, hearing, reading, thinking and believing - because truth is, we’re being fed a constant barrage from all sides about what's “true”. From the time...2020-04-2332 min
The Karen Kenney ShowStop Making ExcusesIf you really understand somebody's story, it's almost impossible on some level to not forgive them. However, that does not mean we have to excuse their shitty behaviour. For there to be any true healing for either side we have to hold the people in our lives accountable for their actions. This does not mean we go at them from a place of “I’m better than you” sitting up on our high horse above them. It is possible to hold them accountable in a loving manner. One that does not take from our mental well-being in the pr...2020-04-161h 00
The Karen Kenney ShowDivine Feminine Mastery with Meg HainesToday on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my friend, Meg Haines - spiritual teacher, healer and creator of “Divine Feminine Mastery”. We dive into Meg’s childhood story and how her experiences as an only child and creative, empathic kid lead her to the work that she does today. We also discuss the importance of knowing your responsibility and your limitations, when working with folks with trauma and having integrity when working with clients that are coming to you for help. Meg is passionate about helping women deepen their connection with the Divine...2020-04-092h 00
The Karen Kenney ShowGrief to GratitudeThings seem to have gone a little extra bat-shit crazy around the world these days and it’s drastically changing the way most of us connect, function and earn a living. A lot of this new and “unknown” territory has led to an increase in stress for the population at large. After talking with and listening to a bunch of people share their thoughts and feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and fear, what I’ve come to realize is that what most of us are feeling is a form of grief. This feeling of grief comes from exp...2020-04-021h 09
The Karen Kenney ShowFrom The Why To The WhatI’m pretty sure, that at some time in each of our lives, we’ve found ourselves asking this question... to God, the Universe, ourselves or whoever might be willing to listen: “Why? Why is this happening? Why is this happening to me?” Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the spiritual practice that I like to call: Moving From The Why to The What. This is when we make a conscious choice to shift our focus from those ego-conditioned, fearful victimized thoughts of, “WHY is this happening to me?” - to the deepe...2020-03-2639 min
The Karen Kenney ShowWords Have PowerOur words have the power to uplift people and to create great change, but they can also be hurtful, harmful and debilitating to those around us. If we’re not being mindful and responsible for what comes out of our mouths, we never know the impact that we're going to have on another person or ultimately on the world as a whole. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about being intentional with our words, and taking responsibility for what it is we’re thinking, writing, posting and saying. This intention to be...2020-03-1942 min
The Karen Kenney ShowA Conversation with Dog Expert Sarah WilsonAs you guys know, I have six “furry kids” that my Sweetie and I have rescued and adopted over the years. It was because of one of these adoptions (Bucky Biscuits) that I met my brilliant friend and today’s guest, Sarah Wilson. Sarah Wilson is a Dog Expert and the genius behind “My Smart Puppy”. Over the years, she’s appeared on PBS, ABC, CBS and Fox to share her wisdom when it comes to the well-being and training of our dogs and how our deep connections can actually bring a much-needed level of health and happiness to...2020-03-121h 42
The Karen Kenney ShowFinding the Right DistanceAt one point or another, each of us has found ourselves struggling with setting personal boundaries. Sometimes that means we might need to establish or renegotiate the limits, extents, lines and confines of our various relationships. Perhaps you let someone new get too close, too soon - and wound up feeling like you were being smothered, suckered or bamboozled. Ha! Maybe you’ve been tolerating some “so not soothing” behaviors from your family of origin because they taught you “family comes first” or they demand close contact and loyalty even if that no longer fee...2020-03-0546 min
The Karen Kenney ShowDon't Force ItSometimes we reach a point in our lives where we just aren’t feeling what’s become commonplace for us or expected of us. In those moments it‘s alright to give ourselves permission to pivot. We don’t have to keep “shoulding” all over ourselves. Ha! We can choose to do less. We can choose to stop and walk away or simply take a break and come back to it later or try again down the road. We only get one shot at this life, so why not show your true colors and express yourself freely. That is what...2020-02-2732 min
The Karen Kenney ShowLessons From the Kobe Bryant TragedyIn our current world of social media and internet access, we tend to “feel” like we actually “know” everyone (even though we really don’t), especially when it comes to famous people. As a result, sometimes their deaths can catch us off guard or stir up a lot of deep, personal, and unexpected feelings. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking with my friend Bill Baren about this very topic in the face of Kobe Bryant’s recent passing. Together we’re exploring the depth and complexity of what this tragedy stirred up in each of us, the lesso...2020-02-2035 min
The Karen Kenney ShowBalcony & Basement PeopleWhen I work with my Spiritual Mentoring clients, there’s an exercise that I have them do that’s based off of one of the Online Training modules that I created for them called: Balcony People. Balcony people are the reliable, enthusiastic cheerleaders in your life that love you, get you, see you and celebrate you! They’re the ones that show up to cheer you on at your events, in your successes or bring encouragement when you’ve forgotten your brilliance. They’re a wicked important part of your journey and it’s good to recognize...2020-02-1342 min
The Karen Kenney ShowThe Art of Paying AttentionWe live in a wicked busy world, where a lot of people are trying to do way too many things all at once. Whether they're distracted by their phones/electronic devices, social media or have a conditioned addiction to being busy - more and more of what matters might be slipping through the cracks. With so many of us not being present or in the moment, we wind up feeling anxious, disconnected, lonely and often completely “out of our minds”. As much as we'd like to believe it, multitasking is not the optimal skill. We were not made...2020-02-0645 min
The Karen Kenney ShowHow’s Your Character?This week’s podcast and blog was inspired by something that was said at my favorite 8-Day writing conference down in FL. One of my favorite Boston Authors, Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, Live By Night) was talking about writing “Characters” in our stories and I couldn’t help but see the connection between that and Spiritual Integrity. I was curious about what determines our character, are we really who we think and “say” we are and how are we showing up when nobody is watching. Sometimes when we act “out of character” it’s because we’...2020-01-3045 min
The Karen Kenney ShowIt’s Not A Grief CompetitionOK, so here's something interesting that I've discovered over the last 40 or so years... Grief & Love situations can make people say all kinds of clumsy shit. Ha! I don’t think they “mean” to say things that are hurtful - it’s just that they sometimes don’t “think” before opening their mouths. They’re sometimes blinded by their own pain, need to be special or their reluctance to be vulnerable - that they’re not able to see beyond their own beliefs, feelings, or suffering. Given this, they literally can’t or don’t even try to un...2020-01-2343 min
The Karen Kenney ShowAre You A High Bar Jumper?Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about overachievers. You know, those of us that always like to set the bar wicked high for ourselves. Now, having big goals isn’t a bad thing in and of itself… but things can get out of whack when we keep re-setting the bar so high and fast, that we never actually take the time to appreciate our success when we reach it. (or even sometimes, sail straight up and over it. It’s in those times of success, that we need to step back, take the time...2020-01-0935 min
The Karen Kenney ShowThe Two Big Things You Need To Start & Stay StrongI get so excited at the start of a new year, because we get to put all of yesterday's nonsense behind us. All the ways we kinda’ blew it, all the times we didn't quite live up to our own expectations or maybe we just fell a little short. The onset of a new year means we get a nice clean slate. We get to show up, let go of the fear and start living in love. Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the two big things that are needed to start the year...2020-01-0246 min
The Karen Kenney ShowWhat Needs To Stay, Go & GrowAs we come to the close of another year, I’m often asked how I spend my New Year’s Eve. Truth is, I like to spend it at home in a low key, contemplative kind of way. I have a ritual that I do each year, where I sit down with blank sketch paper and a bunch of colored pens/markers. I take some time to look at the past 12-months and take stock of what went down. I reflect back on my path, my purpose and the people and projects I encountered along the way. I as...2019-12-2651 min
The Karen Kenney ShowA Healed Mind Does Not PlanSomething that I often say to my Spiritual Mentoring clients and my friends is, “The Assignment is Alignment.” HA! In order to be aligned with the who, what & where we’re supposed to be in life, we need to stop listening to the voice of the ego (aka: the voice of fear). Instead, we need to start listening for the voice of Love - that is our Spiritual Team. Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we take a closer look at what it means to listen to our Inner Teacher and receive our assignment that’s trying...2019-12-1236 min
The Karen Kenney ShowLife Goes OnToday on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about one of those difficult realizations that we often have after we experience the loss of something or someone of great importance to us and what can happen as a result. I’ve gone through it myself when I was younger and have seen + heard it from enough people over the years - friends and clients who are navigating a death, divorce or destruction of the familiar. You know, those kinds of situations where you might feel wicked sad to lose the people or pets you love...2019-12-0539 min
The Karen Kenney ShowAttitude of GratitudeOne of the things that I often ask my Spiritual Mentoring clients is: “In this moment, can you be grateful for everything that’s happened in your life so far?” And in the places where there’s still a big, fat NO ------> Like feck’ no, KK, I am so NOT grateful for that… death, divorce, disease, diagnosis, disappointment, disaster, etc. Why on earth would I want to give THANKS for THAT?) Well, my brothers & sisters, that right there is exactly where there’s still some forgiveness & healing work to be done. One of the common...2019-11-2826 min
The Karen Kenney ShowA Conversation With Stacy Krecklow Of Ohana KitchenToday on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my friend Stacy Krecklow, co-founder of Ohana Kitchen about her story, her journey and her passion for “Servant Leadership Culture”. Stacy Krecklow is also one of my Spiritual Mentoring clients and a fellow “Masshole” originally from Amesbury MA. She now resides with her husband (Jay), four-year-old daughter (Prudence) and her adorable Wheaten Terrier (Henry) in Portsmouth, NH Starting at an entry-level position as a teenager, Stacy spent 18+ years working within a Culture-Based sustainable restaurant group called the Flatbread Company. During this time, she became impassioned about empl...2019-11-211h 15
The Karen Kenney ShowWhen Life Is a MF'erHave you been feeling “THE SQUEEZE” lately? You know the squeeze… That intense pressure you feel when a lot of shit is going down in your world all at once and you’re being asked to let go, surrender, change and maybe even let a few people, relationships, habits and old stories metaphorically “die” or fall away? That place right before the transformation actually happens, when stuff might still feel sticky, hard, scary or wicked uncomfortable... That time when your viewing your situation and your circumstances as if you’re “getting it from all sides” and you can’t help...2019-11-1450 min
The Karen Kenney ShowMentors & TormentorsMentors can be an extremely powerful force in our lives. As the ones who’ve gone before us, whether that be because of first-hand experience or simply age, their hard-earned lessons and wisdom POV, can teach us a lot about what might be helpful for us on our own journeys. Things would be totally different now if I didn’t have the influence of both female and a few male mentors in my life, especially after my Mom died. While I still had to do the work myself, it was helpful to know that I didn’t always...2019-11-0747 min
The Karen Kenney ShowThe Journey From Ignored To Adored With Karin HaysbertIn today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking to one of my favorite people and Soul Sisters, Karin Haysbert. She’s an author, coach, wife, mother, pastor and inspirational speaker bringing love and life strategies to rising queens worldwide. I don’t care if you’re married or just paired up for a consistently long time, Karin’s inspiration is going to be wicked helpful. She’s worked to empower women for over two decades, helping them to create the “Hot, Holy, Happy Marriages” they desire through her masterclasses and mentoring programs. Join us in li...2019-10-311h 19
The Karen Kenney ShowThe Consequence of Being YourselfAre you unhappy with the world around you, the way your life is going or the path you’ve been walking? If you answered yes… then I have good news for you. You can always CHOOSE AGAIN! It’s time to take back your power and stop blaming others and the world around you for your unhappiness and lack of inner peace. While we can’t always control what happens, we can always control how we respond to and think about what happens. One of the things that I often talk about with my clien...2019-10-2432 min
The Karen Kenney ShowHow Full of Sh*t Are You?When I was younger and naive, I use to take people at face value & their word. Over time, I learned that it’s one thing for a person to think or say a thing - it’s totally different for them to actually act on what they say or follow through. Here’s what I’ve come to know, if our thoughts, words and actions are not in alignment with our truth not only will we suffer and eventually doubt ourselves but other people are going to think we’re full of sh*t. A good quest...2019-10-1739 min
The Karen Kenney ShowPermission To PivotLife doesn’t always have us travelling in a perfectly straight line. We sometimes change our mind or decide to try something different and don’t always know where the heck we’re going to end up. Good news is, it’s totally cool to think you know where you’re meant to go but then still change your mind or direction if and when the time comes for you to pivot. In my own life, I’ve taken what I call the “Zig-Zag” path. Ha! This pivot or choosing to climb out of that box or space that peopl...2019-10-1041 min
The Karen Kenney ShowDiscipline Leads To FreedomAs humans, we’re born into a world that conditions us to live in a fear-based state of thinking. Conditioning that has most of us believing that we’re separate from God, from our Source, from Love and each other. Once our minds take the ego’s BS bait, it starts to make this falsity it’s new Gospel truth. This dualistic way of thinking is then like the engine that drives the mental train of all our thoughts, words, actions, behaviors and the choices that follow. This is where committing to a daily spiritual practice can work to...2019-10-0333 min
The Karen Kenney ShowMaking Things HappenThere’s a saying that there are three kinds of people in life: 1) Those who make things happen. 2) Those who watch things happen. 3) Those who wonder, “What’s happening?” HA! So the question is - Are you someone that takes action in life? Or do you find yourself more often in the position of the bystander? In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about what it means to ponder life's circumstances and happenings without being so paralyzed that we never move forward. Join us as we learn to let go of all the overthinki...2019-09-2637 min
The Karen Kenney ShowThe Power of RetreatIn today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the skill of knowing when to “back down” and the healthy importance & power that comes with the ability to Retreat. A lot of us tend to look at retreating as a sign of weakness - but I’ve lived long enough now to tell you that sometimes, it’s actually the extreme opposite. Having the wisdom and insight to know why & when to retreat (when it’s necessary) is part of our strength and gives us the ability to let go of shit that’s been holding u...2019-09-1239 min
The Karen Kenney ShowIf You Knew You Were DyingWe're here in this world. We've got a certain amount of time. None of it’s guaranteed. And most of us, we don't know when we're going to die. But... if you knew you were dying, would you live your life differently? Would you be ready to stop making excuses for the choices that you've been making? Would you stop blaming your current life on your past circumstances? Would you be willing to let go of your old stories & start to write new ones? Would you finally cut the shit already and get down to the business of...2019-09-0526 min
The Karen Kenney ShowDon’t Waste Anybody’s TimeHere’s something I learned at a young age… time is not guaranteed to us & we never know when the last exhale is coming. So, we’ve got to stop wasting time (our own and others) and start to put our money where our mouth is. We need to step up in both our personal & professional lives and “walk the walk”, instead of just talking about it. Talk is cheap, so we’ve got to get some skin in the game. In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a look at “Signing Up vs. Sho...2019-08-2930 min
The Karen Kenney ShowNo Is A Complete SentenceWhy is it when something is asked of us, we often have a hard time just saying NO? As women, we can be so used to taking care of other people’s needs, that many of us tend to overlook what we truly want for ourselves. Whether it’s because we don’t want to let people down or hurt their feelings - there can be some weird guilt that comes up when we choose to say “no”.Instead of just using one word to express what we want, we feel like we have to explain ourselves to everybo...2019-08-0844 min
The Karen Kenney ShowNaming The Shadow SelfIn today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about what I like to call “The Shadow Self”. The younger version of ourselves, our ego side of us that is and wants to be the strong protector. Many times, it rears its head because of childhood trauma and stays with us as we grow into adults.In society, we tend to look at this side of ourselves as the bad, dark side that should be pushed down and never allowed to come forth. Today, I actually want to invite you to take a different approach. One th...2019-08-0129 min
The Karen Kenney ShowThe Importance of Spiritual FellowshipChange is not something that comes easy to most. We have to deal with our own crazy ego & all the bullshit stories telling us we’re not good enough. Add to that the uphill battle we sometimes face with those we’ve been surrounding ourselves with.People who don’t support your new way of thinking and being. People who maybe feel threatened by positive change and would rather pull you down than build you up. That’s why you have to get serious about the people that you “cast” in your own life.When you’re tryin...2019-07-2545 min
The Karen Kenney ShowGiving & ReceivingAre we only giving to receive something in return? Or are we giving freely of ourselves because we genuinely want to? “Giving to Get” is a sign that you believe something is lacking. Ultimately this frame of mind will cause resentment and an imbalance in our lives. In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about taking a real honest look at our relationships in order to get clear on how we might be showing up “transactionally”. While also exploring what we can do to get our lives and choices back into balanced & loving ali...2019-07-1154 min
The Karen Kenney ShowOwning Your Brilliance & Your Bullsh*tAre you looking to grow in your relationships, business and spirituality? Then you’ve got to be willing to take a fearless look in the soul mirror - so you can understand exactly where you might be playing small in your life and how the ego mind is trying to make you a little too important and a little too special – in some sneaky and surprising ways. In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about taking ownership of both your brilliance and your bullshit. Ha! What you will learn on this episode: What...2019-07-0447 min
The Karen Kenney ShowLet's Talk About DrinkingIn today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we get wicked honest and take a fearless look at what our culture is around drinking. We talk about why people drink, what the personal reactions and social consequences can be when you choose to stop and how letting it go allows us to step more fully into the true nature of ourselves. This isn’t an episode about judgement. It’s simply a real look at my own story with alcohol, my current thoughts about drinking and hopefully a fresh perspective that someone will find helpful. What you wi...2019-06-2059 min
The Karen Kenney ShowPresidential Candidate Marianne WilliamsonIn today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show we sit down with my beloved friend & “Spiritual Godmother” Marianne Williamson. Marianne is a best-selling author, lecturer and non-profit activist. She’s worked with thousands of individuals in both large and small groups, transforming crisis into opportunity. With over 35 years of experience, Marianne has been helping people heal from their struggles that in many ways have been created by an irresponsible political establishment. As a result, she has an up close and personal understanding of the impact of bad policy on American lives and is currently running for the Presidency in 2020...2019-06-1358 min