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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 Show
YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea of creating your own personal board of directors. Inspired by my friend’s business and my own…
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STOP BEFORE YOU START
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the power of stopping before you start - especially when it comes to how we communicate with others. I…
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OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY
This episode of The Karen Kenney Show dives into the idea that this whole being human thing is a lot like "operating heavy machinery.” Except nobody ever gave…
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RELATIONSHIPS ARE COLLABORATIONS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea that all relationships - whether personal or professional - are really just collaborations at…
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RIDING THE WAVES
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I'm diving into how life is kinda’ like riding waves in the ocean – unpredictable, sometimes rough, but also a little…
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FUTURE YOU
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I'm diving into the concept of "Future You” - and how the choices you're making right now are setting up your future…
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RESERVING JUDGMENT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about something we all do and sometimes struggle with: judgment. You know that voice in your head…
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BUMPER RAILS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the concept of "bumper rails.” You know, those metaphorical “guardrails” that keep us from going off…
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MEANING MAKING MACHINES
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re exploring how we're all "meaning-making machines.” We dive into how basically, our brains are constantly trying…
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WHY BE AN ASSHOLE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m discussing a topic that's been kinda’ burning a hole in my brain: Why do people feel the need to be such jerks…
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SAFE ENOUGH
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share a concept that I call, "safe enough" - which is a game-changing approach to working with our nervous system -…
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ASKING FOR HELP
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re discussing something that so many people struggle with - Asking for help. I'm sharing a powerful passage from…
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DON'T BE A PARROT
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m diving into why we shouldn't be "parrots" – just mindlessly repeating the things we’re told, the words we read…
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BUILT TO LAST
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into what makes relationships and other things truly "built to last." Starting with a story about my…
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DEATH WISH
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into something we all might bump-up against: those little "death wish" moments in our lives where we're not…
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BIRD BY BIRD
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re diving into one of my favorite concepts from Anne Lamott's best-selling book, Bird by Bird. This simple, but…
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STOP PLAYING DUMB
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about the true meaning behind my "Stop Playing Dumb" t-shirt and its powerful message! Spoiler alert: it's…
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FINE, DEFINE, REFINE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I discuss a fun and helpful idea that I've been sharing with my 1:1 clients and Nest community. It’s a concept I…
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WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we dive into a question that I wish was on more people's minds: Why do we do the things we do? I kick things off…
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SOMETIMES IT IS YOU
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into a topic that might make some folks squirm: Sometimes, the problem really is YOU. 🫣 Yup, I said it out…
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IT'S NOT YOU
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into a message I'm calling, "It's Not You." This episode is a little love letter to all the creatives…
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HEAD, HEART, HANDS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into a concept That I call, "Head, Heart, Hands" – which is a powerful approach to personal transformation…
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LIFEBOATS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into a powerful parable about “lifeboats” and how we often miss the help that’s right in front of us. I share…
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ARE YOU A THERMOMETER -or- THERMOSTAT?
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, you’re going to get a chance to discover if you’re a thermometer kind of person -or- a thermostat kind of person…
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THE FOUR M'S WE WANT TO STOP
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we explore the "Four M's" - those sneaky survival mechanisms that we sometimes picked up, while growing up, in our…
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THE CARE BEAR STARE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into the surprisingly spiritual world of The Care Bears. And trust me, it's way more profound than you'd…
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TOXIC POSITIVITY
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into the concept of “toxic positivity”. I explore how the well-intentioned, but harmful practice of…
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YOU CAN PREPARE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the importance of preparing for both external and internal "weather systems" in life. Just like…
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THE MYSTIC JESUS with MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I had the honor of speaking with my dear friend and spiritual mentor, Marianne Williamson. Marianne has been a…
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HAVING HOPE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about my deep connection to a remarkable three-legged deer that we've named Trixie - who lives in the woods…
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HOW CAN I HELP?
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the big impact of asking the little question, "How can I help?" I share the story behind the inspiration…
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STARTING YOUR DAY OVER
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the simple, yet powerful concept of "starting your day over". I love the power embedded in the idea that…
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THE UNSHAMING WAY with DAVID BEDRICK
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I had the honor and delight of speaking with one of my teachers and mentors, David Bedrick! David is a teacher…
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THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY
On this short episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I discuss the fires that have been happening in the Los Angeles area and some of the comments I've seen online…
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SLOW LEARNING
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I discuss the importance of "slow learning" - especially in a culture that’s become so focused on “fast outcomes” and…
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HATCHING A PLAN
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea of "hatching a plan" as we move into the New Year. I discuss why it’s sometimes important to…
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LIFE WELL LIVED
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about redefining what it means to create a "well-lived life." I challenge the common advice to "go big or go…
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YOUR LIFE IS A REFLECTION
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea that, “My life is a reflection of who I have been and the choices I have made.” Meaning that…
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THE TRUTHIE-TRUTH
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I introduce the concept that I came up with called “the truthie truth”. 😆 Using a personal story and a character from…
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REPLACE OR REPAIR
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a little story about my car that highlights the difference between dealerships and mechanics. I discuss how…
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THE KNOW, LIKE, TRUST FACTOR
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I put a fun new personal spin on the concept of the “Know, Like, Trust Factor.” The KLT Factor is a common marketing…
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YOUNGER YOU
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a story about how I often talk about “Today me, thanking ‘younger me’ – for decisions that I’ve made.” Which…
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WEAR THE DAMN SOCKS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share a story about the New England ritual of changing out our seasonal clothes. When I did this recently, I found…
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TIME FOR A NEW PRACTICE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about if what you’re doing is worth your time. Meaning, that it’s important to take the time to evaluate the…
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THINK SOMETHING NEW
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a little story about my desire to "think something new - about something old!" And whether the “old thing”…
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SOMETHING LOVES ME
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a personal story that exemplifies the concept of "Spiritual Team on the Job" (STOTJ). I'll recount a series of…
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ONE SECOND DECISIONS
On 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…
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WHEN HELPING HURTS
On 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…
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YOUR LAST WORDS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m reflecting on my own mortality (and others) and our last communications. I talk about how we never know when or…
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BREAK IT DOWN
This episode of The Karen Kenney Show was inspired by the famous Lao Tzu quote, "A journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step." I share a personal story…
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GET IT IN GEAR
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing a sharing a simple, yet effective tool I often use to overcome resistance and take some action. I discuss when…
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ARE YOU SERVING APPETIZERS?
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing a story about a recent FB comment I received about what I was charging for a drop-in class. I’ll discuss the…
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FINISH EACH DAY
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing a couple of quotes that have been instrumental in helping me to not beat myself up about the past. We’ll explore…
- The Karen Kenney Show
YOUR LAST WORDS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m reflecting on my own mortality (and others) and our last communications. I talk about how we never know when or…
- The Karen Kenney Show
LEAVE IT BETTER
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m discussing the concept that I share at the end of every episode, “leave it better”. We’ll explore the power of consciously…
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STOP BUILDING CAGES
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about why we want to “stop building cages” for ourselves and others (inspired by a favorite poem by Hafiz.) We’ll…
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YOU ARE NOT THE THINGS
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about a new way of looking at the challenging things, the difficult things, and the negative things, that we might…
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ALL NIGHT DINER
I recently told a funny little "Knock, Knock joke" - that also led me to some spiritual principles that I think are worth sharing! So today on The Karen Kenney…
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Practice Being Present
I asked my Inner Teacher for some guidance about, “What’s something wicked helpful that I could share with my listeners?” And I got one word in response, loud…
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Keeping Your Commitment
What do you do when you're having a hard time keeping your commitment to yourself, or some habit or change you want to make? Today on The Karen Kenney Show…