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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 how a “meh” start to my morning turned into both a strength training workout and a new podcast episode! It was also a reminder of the exponential impact and importance of keeping our word to ourselves and how that decision builds self-trust, self-discipline, and an identity of being “the kind of person who” follows through. If we can create some consistency and build some momentum - especially on the days when we’d rather be whiny, make excuses, or bail… It will not only empower and encourage us to keep going - it will also improve our personal and professional relationship with others! KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources. KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it means to find the new ​"right distance​" in ​our relationships​. Whether ​t​hat's choosing to be ​w​icked close​ to some people - while having to keep a few other humans a little ​bit at arm’s length​. The thing is, sometimes being all up close and cozy is where it's at - and ​sometimes what we need to do consider is if it makes more sense to go ​"no contact​" for a while. I share why communication breakdowns, unacknowledged feelings, and old trauma patterns​ can make us rethink how close we can safely be with certain people, including ​our own family. I also dive into ​setting boundaries without being reactive, ​how we can give ​ourselves space for clarity​ to come through, and ​the willingness to stay open ​(if ​t​hat’s truly right for you) ​f​or the possibility of reconciliation​ and repair​. ​While we often wish for there to be respectful communication and connection with those we care about - sometimes we have to simply walk away with love​. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources. KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 what rings true for you. I share some wicked funny and surprising stories from a recent “experiment” I did selling my stuff online. I dive into how these real-life encounters with total strangers reminded me that people are far more complex, interesting, and kind than the internet (and our assumptions) make them out to be! I also invite you to get curious about some of the beliefs you’ve inherited - maybe from your family, our culture, and even the so-called online “experts”... And to consider how your life might change in wonderful ways if you trusted your own discernment, direct experience, and big beautiful human heart a whole lot more. ❤️ BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources. KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 doing and “here” is you clinging to your same old ​stories, ​beliefs, and behaviors. Telling a ​tale about a snowy dead-end street​ in my hometown, showing a ​fun stick-figure drawing​ that I did, and sharing some down-to-earth spiritual tools​... I dive into how taking tiny baby steps, developing some self-awareness, and committing to a simple ​Daily ​Spiritual ​Practice​ (DSP) can help you ​to finally let go of what’s familiar ​- so you can actually become the person you say you want to be​! KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources. KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 “more-more-more” and start recognizing and appreciating what we already have. I share one of my favorite stories from Kurt Vonnegut about Joseph Heller, and how Heller’s one line, “I’ve got something he can never have… the knowledge that I’ve got enough,” has stayed with me for years! We dive into a little wisdom from the Stoics, the yogic​ principle of ​Santosha (contentment), and discuss how our endless comparisons and cravings can leave us feeling spiritually and emotionally impoverished, even if we’ve got a bunch of buckaroonies $$$ in our bank account. I also invite you to find your own “Goldilocks” level of enough-ess and to notice if a lack of gratitude might be keeping you unsatiated and unsatisfied. I also share a simple 5-minute Gratitude Visualization practice to start shifting how you see yourself and your life. It’s amazing what a few “Thank you’s” can do! If you’ve ever felt like who you are, what you have, or where you’re at is never quite enough… This episode is an invitation to pause, to take ​some personal inventory, and to remember that you’re already way more “enough” than you’ve been led to believe. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using practical tools, universal principles and stories, and a variety of resources. KK has been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been giving Thai Yoga Massage since 2008, and began teaching it in 2015. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 one of us is d​ucking, bobbing, and weaving and sometimes still getting knocked on our ass by. I share a wicked ​​familiar driving story (​u​se your feckin' blinkah'!!!​ 😆) to show how easy it is to leap to judgment, and how I’ve trained my mind instead to pause, get curious​, and remember ​that I have no idea what somebody else is going through. I riff on that famous quote, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind,” - then trace ​that sucker back to its original source and break down what it really means in ​relation to our everyday, human lives. I also explore why so many of us don’t ​like to talk about our struggles​. Whether it's because of ​old family rules, shame, fear of being a burden, ​or not wanting to look “weak” – and how keeping quiet keeps us stuck in isolation, thinking we’re the only ones who ​don't have our shit together. ​So, this episode is an invitation to “break the first rule of Fight Club” by talking about what’s really going on with someone safe – a ​trusted friend, therapist, coach, or community – so you can get support, ​hear ​a fresh perspective, and ​maybe even extend a little mercy for yourself and others. If we can remember that everyone​'s in their own personal Fight Club, it gets a whole lot easier to lead with kindness​, patience, and compassion, and ​to write a more loving story about ​ourselves and each other​ as we try to navigate this crazy world! KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. Karen has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a speaker, a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and via her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together practical tools, resources, and storytelling that encourage curiosity, invites self-awareness, and helps people to know, love, and trust themselves more! CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 heck out! I also share how the tendency to over explain is often rooted in a fear of being misunderstood, and yet our words often get filtered through other people’s history, trauma, beliefs, and stories long before they land anyway. Which means that the "message sent is almost never the message received.” We dive into why some of us became over-explainers and people pleasers in the first place -and I tell a few personal stories about choosing to do what I knew deep down inside was right for me - even though I couldn’t fully explain it to others - and I knew that those other people wouldn’t like it. 😳 We explore how some folks will insist on misunderstanding you - just so they can keep their old story about you alive - and why it’s not your job to keep defending or justifying yourself to them. Instead, you get to practice using discernment to explain things when and if it truly matters and you feel like the person or the relationship are worth the time and energy to do so. Otherwise, you just gotta' say, "Go ahead and judge me"… because they’re probably going to anyway! 😆 KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a speaker, a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She works with clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS via Voxer. She also leads a group coaching program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together practical tools, resources, and storytelling that encourage curiosity, invites self-awareness, and helps people to know, love, and trust themselves more​! CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 in-between. I share how so much of my work with others and my life was/is about learning how to own our brilliance and our b******t. So, we take a look at how our past conditioning, familiar patterns, and played out stories often shape how we show up in the world - sometimes for the better and sometime for the so not soothing worse. I also get into why a Daily Spiritual Practice (DSP) can be the difference between going out into the world inspired - versus - going out and inflicting yourself on other people. Through real-life examples, I invite you to take an honest look at the wake you’re leaving behind you each day and ask, “Am I making a contribution to society right now, or am I being a bit of a menace?” And if you don’t dig the answer, maybe this is your friendly invitation to start getting curious, be honest, and choose again.❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a speaker, a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She works with clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS via Voxer. She also leads a group coaching program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together practical tools, resources, and stories that encourage curiosity, invite self-awareness, shifts perceptions, and deepens self-knowledge. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 can possibly prevent - if we’re willing to get honest and take some action. I break down these three types of regret and share how a little self-awareness, self-forgiveness, and courage can help us make peace with the past and do better moving forward! I also share how I’m using this in my own life as I write my book and invite you to look at what you don’t want to regret later on, too… whether it’s a relationship, a dream, a creative project, or how you’re showing up in the world. My hope is that this episode will help you to start writing a kinder, truer, more beautiful chapter in your own life story - one conscious choice, one brave step, and one prevented regret at a time. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She’s a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. She’s also the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. KK works with clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAY via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 Manifesting: A Meditative Drawing Practice to Rewire Your Brain and Create Your Reality. We discuss Colette’s AM Method (Art of Manifesting ) - which uses doodles, circles, lines, and gratitude bubbles - and how it brings together the power of neuroscience, spirituality, and creativity in a practical, grounded, and embodied way! These are beginner friendly and simple practices that can also help you to regulate your nervous system, rewire your brain, and release anxiety. Yay! Plus, they can open you up to synchronicity by teaching you a new way to co-create with the Universe and participate in a life that feels meaningful, aligned, and full of wonder! We also unpack why some of the old-school ways that manifestation has been talked about and taught can feel suspiciously off, and how Colette’s approach offers a more intuitive, heart-centered, and playful path. If you’ve ever felt skeptical about all this manifestation stuff, have struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, or just holding on a little too tight to the way you think things should look… This episode will give you a new perspective on co-creation and introduce you to some wicked fun tools that you’ll be so excited to use! ❤️ COLETTE BARON-REID BIO: Colette Baron-Reid is an internationally respected author of 8 books, an educator, a spiritual intuitive and medium, and an oracle expert. She’s published 19 Oracle Decks that have sold over 2 million copies and her best-selling books and oracle cards are published worldwide in 27 languages. She is the founder of Oracle School, a global online learning platform with students in 35 countries, where self-empowerment, co-creation, and ancient oracles meet in a modern, contemporary way. Colette is also the creator of the energy psychology technique Invision - The Total Mindshift Process. She divides her time between Canada and the United States with her husband and three funny little Pomeranians. CONNECT WITH COLETTE: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/colettebaronreid/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/colettebaron_reid/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ColetteBaronReid/featured PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/colettebaronreid/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@colettebaronreid LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colettebaronreid/ KAREN KENNEY BIO: 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-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She’s a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. She’s also the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAY via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain. Her work is designed to encourage independence (not co-dependence) for her clients and to help people learn to better know, love, and trust themselves! CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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, Spiritual Mentoring, and my Sweetie’s life as a professional musician to illustrate the difference between being committed to the idea of change -vs- taking the gosh-dang consistent actions that actually create it! We’ll look at human nature, the psychology of commitment, and how places like Planet Fitness - and personal items, like unused guitars, and dusty yoga mats - reveal what we’re committed to (or not). Ha! I also invite you to take an honest look at your life and ask, “What am I committed to this year?”, so you can align your time, energy, and resources with what truly matters most. You’ll hear one of my favorite quotes about commitment (it’s a good one!), learn why I always say, “The Universe can’t get behind wishy-washy”… And we get to consider the magical notion that when we fully commit - Providence often opens unforeseen doors, and provides people, support, and opportunities that we never could have planned for or dreamed of. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: 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-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She’s a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. She’s also the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAY via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain. Her work is designed to encourage independence (not co-dependence) for her clients and to help people learn to better know, love, and trust themselves! CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 bro-science “experts” - including those being revealed in the Epstein files. I share a little modern-day PSA about being on the lookout for online scams, shady spiritual teachers, coaching programs with “culty” vibes, and podcasters who try to sell us an image, rather than the truth. I add in a favorite Bruce Lee quote about how a “good teacher protects you from their own influence” and will do their best to keep pointing you back to your own Inner Teacher, intuition, discernment, and critical thinking! You’ll hear why we’ve gotta’ trust our gut, notice the red flags, and stop giving our power away just because someone is good at marketing, has a wicked big platform, or has published a bestselling book. My hope is that this episode encourages you to unfollow what feels off, ask better questions, and surround yourself with a few trusted people who will lovingly point out your blind spots Most of all, I want you to remember that you already have an internal guidance system that’s pretty damn smart… and it’s OK - when we learn new information - to say, “I made a mistake. I was wrong,” then course-correct, and choose better for yourself going forward. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: 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-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She’s a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. She’s also the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAY via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain. Her work is designed to encourage independence (not co-dependence) for her clients and to help people learn to better understand, support, and trust themselves! CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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, overwhelm and helplessness so many people are carrying. I connect the dots between abusive power and how those in power benefit from keeping us exhausted, distracted, and in despair. I also remind us that “they’ve always killed the helpers” - from Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. to the modern-day helpers in the streets - and why that makes our presence and courage even more necessary, not less. We talk about nervous system regulation, breathing practices, EFT / Tapping, “rest as resistance”, spiritual practices, and Stoic principles like focusing on what is and isn’t in our control. I share practical tools for resourcing ourselves so we can be effective helpers instead of burned-out bystanders and I walk through simple ways to calm your body and mind - so you’re not operating from fear, but from a more grounded, loving, and powerful place. I wrap things up by inviting you to honestly explore your role and capacity: Are you an ally, an advocate, or an activist? Are you a citizen, reformer, rebel, or change agent? Mostly, I encourage you to ask yourself about your unique talents, experience, and gifts and how they might be used for good right now - “What can I actually do with who I am,, what I know, and what I have?” Whether that’s speaking up, donating, organizing, making phone calls, creating art, caring for your neighbors, or quietly holding space. At the heart of it all is a spiritual call: “Please use me. May I be in service to love.” ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: 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-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. Plus, she’s the host and producer of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST - and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAYS Coaching via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain. Her work is designed to foster and encourage independence (instead of co-dependence) and to help people learn to ultimately help and trust themselves! KAREN KENNEY LINKS: 🙋🏼‍♀️ WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ 📬 GET MY EMAILS: https://www.karenkenney.com/signup 🪺 THE NEST - GROUP COACHING + COMMUNITY: https://www.karenkenney.com/nest 🗡️ THE QUEST - 1:1 MENTORING: https://www.karenkenney.com/quest ❤️ HEART-TO-HEART DAY: https://www.karenkenney.com/hearttoheart 🫙 TIPJAR: https://www.karenkenney.com/tipjar 🆓 SPIRITUAL TEAM FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie 👤 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenney.writer/ 📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ 📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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, integrity, character, and choosing to do the right thing. Like the stranger who owned up to dinging my car, and the “dressing room angel” who helped me get ready for a funeral during an extra hard week, and my old childhood friend who remembered me as the kid who always shared her snacks! Together, we look at how our everyday actions reveal way more about the content of our character, than any fancy-schmancy spiritual talk ever could. The big takeaway and reminder from this episode for me - is that we all have countless chances every day to “do the right thing, right now”. So, I invite us all to listen to our Inner Teacher - that gentle voice of the heart - and let our behaviors and choices reflect who we truly are. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: 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-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor. Plus she's the host of the The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She works with clients individually in her 1:1 coaching program THE QUEST - and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAYS via Voxer. She also leads a group coaching program and community called THE NEST. Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and the unconscious mind. She offers a combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge... Paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain. Her work is designed to foster and encourage independence (instead of co-dependence) and to help people learn to ultimately help and trust themselves! CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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 yet another brutal act of violence in our country. I also talk about the inspiring Buddhist monks who are walking 2,300 miles from Texas to D.C. with their dog, Aloka on their Walk for Peace. I explore why their peaceful presence keeps moving me to tears, and how their embodied example of non-violence and resilience is giving so many of us hope. If you’ve been feeling heartbroken, angry, or hopeless about the state of the world, this is an invitation to remember that every day we can choose to be a living, breathing, loving alternative to the cruelty and chaos around us. My hope is that this episode helps you remember that you are the loving, peaceful presence you’re longing for - and that every moment you choose peace - you help create more peace in the world. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: 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-b******t approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher since 1999, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also a speaker, retreat leader, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show. A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 25 years, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to the spiritual principles and practical tools that create powerful shifts in people’s lives, relationships and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST - and in her group program THE NEST. Her approach brings together tools that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She combines Brain Science, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship to help clients regulate their nervous systems, shift patterns and perspectives, rewrite stories, and reimagine what’s possible! KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for over 30 years, has been vegan for 23+ years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference. CONNECT WITH KK: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney