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The Karen Kenney Show
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Podcaster and Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to spirituality, self development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 25 years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 20+ years…
Episodes
The Karen Kenney ShowHOW TO BE A GOOD AUDIENCE MEMBER
What the heck does it mean to be a good audience member? On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share how being present, listening to understand, and…
The Karen Kenney ShowSTOP LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how you can stop looking and waiting for healing, support, or encouragement from the people and places…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE THREE KINDS OF IGNORANCE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we're exploring three different kinds of ignorance and how recognizing them in ourselves can help us to grow, take…
The Karen Kenney ShowI KNOW A GUY
In this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why trusted experts, hands-on experience, and human connection still matter in a digital age. From your…
The Karen Kenney ShowBlood Is Not Thicker Than Water
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the old saying "blood is thicker than water," and why I don't buy it. I've seen families use that…
The Karen Kenney ShowLIVE YOUR FECKIN' LIFE
OK, so here's the thing. Somewhere along the way we all got told to "document everything." (I’m looking at you Gary Vee ) Now it feels like we can't go to the…
The Karen Kenney ShowARE YOU AN ILLUMINATOR OR A DIMINISHER?
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the difference between being an Illuminator and a Diminisher. And why some people can make you feel…
The Karen Kenney ShowSTOP HALF-ASSING IT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why we need to stop half-assing our lives, work, the art we make, and our relationships! Because of what…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE COURAGE TO BE LOVED
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to have the courage to be loved. By taking a look through the lens of the…
The Karen Kenney ShowLIFE IS NOT THE INTERNET
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how the internet has trained so many people to believe that every thought they have deserves a…
The Karen Kenney ShowSTEVEN PRESSFIELD: ON RESISTANCE, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-REINFORCEMENT
My guest today is legendary, bestselling author Steven Pressfield, who's known for his work on creativity, self-discipline, and how to overcome the inner force…
The Karen Kenney ShowSPIRITUAL ROAD MAPS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I call spiritual roadmaps - thoseinner "TripTiks" that help us to move from where we are -to-…
The Karen Kenney ShowCOME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why it’s so important to come to your own conclusions - instead of blindly believing what the so-called…
The Karen Kenney ShowEXPANDING THE TOOLS IN YOUR TOOLKIT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what happens when we walk through life with only one “tool”. Which is usually our default reactions like…
The Karen Kenney ShowTALKING TO YOUNGER YOU
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I'm exploring what it means to “talk to younger you” - by looking through the lens of Internal Family Systems…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE CONVEYOR BELT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I call “the conveyor belt” in our relationships. That sneaky belief that we’re somehow more…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE MISSING PIECES
In this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the "missing pieces" in our lives. Not just the painful things that happened to us, but also the…
The Karen Kenney ShowBABY BIRDING OURSELVES
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to “hold on loosely, but don’t let go” - not just in our relationships with others…
The Karen Kenney ShowWORRY A LITTLE BIT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to “worry a little bit” - especially about the people in your life who always look…
The Karen Kenney Show6 THINGS MY THERAPIST TAUGHT ME
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about 6 powerful things that my therapist, Daphne Rose Kingma, taught me back when I was in my 20’s and living…
The Karen Kenney ShowHOW TO STOP ABANDONING YOURSELF
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how to stop abandoning yourself. Self abandonment shows up in lots of ways, like: When you say yes when…
The Karen Kenney ShowBREAKING YOUR WORD
I recently overheard a conversation (yeah, there’s no denying it - writers are serial eavesdroppers) - where someone was struggling with a previous verbal…
The Karen Kenney ShowGRATITUDE SALAD
Do you ever just catch yourself feeling a little extra cranky, nitpicky, or just sort of over it… even though nothing is technically wrong? Yeah, me too. 🙋🏼♀️…
The Karen Kenney ShowMaking a Positive Contribution (Even When It Feels Tiny)
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to make a positive contribution in your life - especially when you’re feeling…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE IMPORTANCE OF SHOWING UP
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why simply showing up for the people you love - matters more than you might think. I share the story of…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYMPATHY, EMPATHY, AND COMPASSION
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the powerful difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion and why it matters in how we move…
The Karen Kenney ShowSAYING YES BEFORE YOU'RE READY
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really looks like to say yes before you’re ready… even when your nervous system is wanting to…
The Karen Kenney ShowEVEN WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE IT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really looks like to show up for yourself and others even when you don’t feel like it. I share…
The Karen Kenney ShowFINDING THE NEW RIGHT DISTANCE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it means to find the new "right distance" in our relationships. Whether that's choosing to be…
The Karen Kenney ShowFIND OUT FOR YOURSELF
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why it’s so important to stop believing everyone else’s opinions and to start finding out for yourself…
The Karen Kenney ShowYOU CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why "you can’t get there from here." Especially when "there" is a new way of thinking, being, and…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE POWER OF ENOUGH
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the power of enough - the radical, life-changing shift that happens when we stop chasing the elusive…
The Karen Kenney ShowYOUR OWN PERSONAL FIGHT CLUB
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I’m calling "your own personal Fight Club" – that private, often silent battle that every single…
The Karen Kenney ShowYOU CAN'T EXPLAIN YOURSELF TO EVERYBODY
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why you can't explain yourself to everybody all the time and how trying to do so, will just wear you the…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE CONSEQUENCE OF BEING YOURSELF
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it means to live with the consequences of being yourself… the good, the bad, and the kinda’ messy…
The Karen Kenney ShowPREVENTING FUTURE REGRET
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about regret. You know, the stuff we wish we hadn’t done, the chances we never took, and the future regret we…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE ART OF MANIFESTING with COLETTE BARON-REID
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk with author, spiritual intuitive, oracle expert, and artist Colette Baron-Reid about her new book - The Art of…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE COMMITMENT BUSINESS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to be “in the commitment business.” I share some stories about yoga classes…
The Karen Kenney ShowBEWARE OF THE INFLUENCERS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how important it is to think for yourself - especially in the age of influencers, grifters, and…
The Karen Kenney ShowWHAT ARE YOU GONNA' DO ABOUT IT?
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it feels like to be alive in a world that seems like it’s on fire - the grief, fear, anger…
The Karen Kenney ShowACTIONS ARE THE VOICE OF THE HEART
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how our actions are the true voice of our heart. I share some real-life stories about human kindness…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE WALK FOR PEACE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share about what’s made the start of 2026 so emotionally rough for me - from personal grief and loss to witnessing…
The Karen Kenney ShowA FAST WAY TO SHIFT YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STATES
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share simple, down-to-earth breath work practices you can use to quickly shift your physical, mental, and emotional…
The Karen Kenney ShowYOUR INNER GPS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about your “Inner GPS” - that practical, yet Divine guidance system inside of you that can help you find…
The Karen Kenney ShowWALK DOWN A DIFFERENT STREET
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about a little poem that packs a big spiritual punch, “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” by Portia Nelson…
The Karen Kenney ShowEVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea that “Everything old is new again” and why that feels especially true for me as we head into…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE 60-DAY RESET WITH TESS MASTERS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my wonderful friend Tess Masters - some of you might know her as The Blender Girl…
The Karen Kenney ShowTAKE YOUR HABITS FOR A TEST DRIVE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I’m talking all about using December as a chance to take your habits for a “test drive” before the new year…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE FOUR A’S OF GRATITUDE
Gratitude Isn’t Just for Thanksgiving: The Four A’s That Change Everything On today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m breaking down my simple (but…
The Karen Kenney ShowADJUST YOUR SAILS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea of “adjusting your sails”- a message that came to me one morning and has been bopping around in…
The Karen Kenney ShowWORLD KINDNESS DAY
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m diving into something near and dear to my heart - World Kindness Day! Whether you’ve been with me since the…
The Karen Kenney ShowMIND YOUR BUSINESS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the roots and real meaning behind the phrase - "Mind your business." Most of us have heard it thrown…
The Karen Kenney ShowYOU MUST BE WHAT YOU ARE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why it matters so much to just be who you are - no matter what’s going on around you. Inspired by a…
The Karen Kenney ShowTHE POWER OF AN INVITATION
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the power of an invitation - the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. I share some personal stories…
The Karen Kenney ShowINHERENT VS. INHERIT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the difference between what’s inherent in us -and- what we’ve inherited from the world around us. I…
The Karen Kenney ShowSOMEONE IS YOU
EP334 – SOMEONE IS YOU On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what happened when I finally decided to stop grumbling about the trash I kept…
The Karen Kenney ShowFEELINGS INTO FELONIES
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea of how without awareness or tools, we can end up turning our feelings into felonies. Maybe not…
The Karen Kenney ShowPRACTICING HOPE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about hope. What it really means, why it sometimes gets a bad rap, and how we can look at it through a…
The Karen Kenney ShowARE YOU OK?
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about something that really lit my heart up. It’s all about how a simple question like, “Are you OK?” - can…
The Karen Kenney ShowBEWARE THE TEMPTATION
KKEP331 – BEWARE THE TEMPTATION On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I talk about a recent trip to a casino (for my sweetie's gig with Sully Erna…