The Karen Kenney Show

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, entrepreneurs, and sensitive souls out there who sometimes feel discouraged when their work doesn't seem to land. 

Using my Sweetie’s music career as an example, I share how the same incredibly talented musician can get standing ovations in one venue, and be completely ignored in anot...

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 that flips how we typically try to change our lives. 

Instead of white-knuckling our way through external behavior changes, I explain why it's crucial to start with the internal landscape of our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and stories.

Drawing from my own journey and some wi...

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 an old story about a guy who refuses to be rescued during a flood, because he keeps waiting for God to save him.

Only to later discover that help came to him multiple times in multiple forms, but he simply refused to see it or accept it. 

The big lessons here?

Sometime...

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.

Basically, a thermometer just records the temperature. It registers the warm or cold degrees of the room it’s in and lets you know what’s happening outside of you and around you. It’s a reflector of a space.

While a thermostat actually sets and changes the temperature. It has cont...

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 challenging family environments. 

Inspired by a Bill Burr interview I listened to, I share how we often develop coping strategies that might have kept us safe as kids, but totally mess with our adult relationships. 

I break down what the four M's are: Mothering (constan...

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 expect from cute, colorful teddy bears! 

I break down how these adorable characters and their “cousins” actually represent powerful spiritual principles.

Especially when we look at their incredible "Care Bear Stare" – which is a collective beam of positive energy that can l...

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 forcing positivity can actually invalidate people's genuine emotional experiences, including your own. 

I share some examples and personal stories of how toxic positivity shows up in conversations, from dismissive statements like "just stay positive" - to outright minimizing so...

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 meteorologists can predict storms, allowing us to get ready for what’s to come, we can also prepare for the emotional and spiritual challenges that arise unexpectedly. 

I share how tools like yoga, meditation, and mantras - can help us learn how to slow down our fearful reac...

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 speaker and writer on transformational wisdom for over four decades, and she’s the author of 16 books, four of which have been #1 New York Times best sellers!

Our conversation was a wicked fun exploration of our ​decades-long personal connection and the transformative impact tha...

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 near my home.

​F​or the past 6 or 7-ish years, Trixie has become a symbol of resilience and hope for me, as she continues to thrive and even start a family of her own, despite all the odds stacked against her. 

When I recently captured a video of Trixie...

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 for this topic, and how it can be a valuable tool for deepening both our personal and professional relationships.

We dive into the importance of this question in motivating and supporting others, especially during these wicked challenging times. 

I also touch upon th...

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 no matter how badly your day may have started, you have the ability to hit that reset button - and begin again at any point.  

I share a story (with permission) about a friend in my spiritual mentoring group - The Nest, who by 4pm, had already decided her “whole day”...

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, counselor, attorney, and the founder of The Sante Fe Institute for Shame-based Studies.

He's also the author of four books and on this episode, we discuss his latest: THE UNSHAMING WAY - A Compassionate Guide to Dismantling Shame.

This fantastic book addresses how to heal from shame,...

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. 

While there has been helpful information being shared about evacuations, shelters and support, I'm also aware of some of the insensitive words that have been said or written.

Unfortunately, these are the kinds of things that often get said to suffering people during time...

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 “quick results”. 

I share about my own experiences of needing enough time to truly understand and integrate new information, rather than just quickly consuming it. 

I make the case that true learning, comes from first-hand experience and the process of acquiring know...

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 keep your plans kind of a secret… and how we only want to share those tender ideas with people who will nurture and support them, rather than criticize or crush them.

When making new plans, I also suggest slowing down and inviting your Inner Teacher or intuition into the process,...

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 home," questioning whether that's really the only path to a meaningful existence.

I share a personal story about a childhood friend, who passed away recently and whose life left a profound mark on his community.

I reflect on how society often looks down on those who choose to liv...

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 the current state of your life, relationships, habits, and experiences are the cumulative result of your past thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

However, to be clear, this doesn't mean your life is solely a reflection of your own choices - it's also influenced by your early life exp...

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 the popular HBO series, “The Penguin” - I discuss how people often struggle admitting the full truth to themselves, even when it’s clear to others.

We’ll dive into the importance of facing difficult truths and the danger of not being willing to be honest with ourselves,...