The Karen Kenney Show

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 bunch of different lenses. 

I share why hope isn’t just some fluffy, pie-in-the-sky idea - but actually a powerful mindset and a skill that we can practice every day, especially when the world feels crazy, overwhelming or out of control. 

We talk about how hope is more...

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 make a world of difference.

Inspired by Australia’s “R U OK? Day,” I share why checking in on our friends, family, and even ourselves is wicked important, especially with all the heavy stuff going on in the world. 

I open up about my own experience and how sometimes, ju...

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 of Godsmack) that really got me thinking about the world we live in today. 

Walking into that place was like stepping into a full-on sensory overload - bombarded by flashing lights, nonstop sounds, and a vibe that just pulls you and your brain in from every direction. ...

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 journey, I explore what it means to have a group of trusted people in your life who can offer guidance, accountability, and support - kind of like your own “Knights of the Round Table.” 

I share how this concept goes beyond the corporate world and can be a powerful too...

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 share a little story about catching myself as I was about to fire off a sarcastic response (classic Masshole move!) and realizing that just because something comes easy or is a habit, doesn’t mean it’s always the best way to show up.

Sometimes, it’s worth pausing and askin...

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 us an instruction manual or a warning label! 😆

Inspired by a weird little cold I had and those classic medicine label cautions on the side of the box… 

I talk about how we’re all out here trying to navigate life, relationships, and our own bewildering minds, oft...

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 heart. 

Inspired by a chat with my friend Emiline (aka: Emily Aborn – Copywriter and host of the Content with Character Podcast) and a nugget of wisdom from actor Ethan Hawke, I explore who we choose to “collaborate” with in life truly matters. 

It’s not just about...

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 more manageable if you know how to navigate them. 

I tell a story about a fun day at the beach with my sister, where we got tossed around by waves, and I realized that this is exactly how life works. 

Sometimes you gotta’ go over the wave, sometimes you gotta’ go und...

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 self for success or struggle. 

I break down this super practical idea of reverse engineering your dreams by asking one key question: Are the decisions you're making today something future you will be grateful for? 

Whether it's fitness, career, relationships, or perso...

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 that's wicked quick to criticize you, make assumptions about others, or have an opinion on things that you may not really know anything about?

I'm sharing why that ego-voice of judgment is full of shit and how it's actually keeps us stuck and separate from rea...

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 track in life, kinda’ like the ones that help little kids bowl without constantly throwing gutter balls. 😆

Drawing from my own childhood memories of time spent at the local bowling alley, I explore how adults need their own grown-up version of bumper rails to stay on course i...

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 to make sense of everything and everyone that happens to us. 

 I break down how we both consciously and subconsciously assign meaning to events, experiences, and environments, and often with a negative spin - thanks to our brain's built-in negativity bias.

I also shar...

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 online?  

I was already planning on talking about this - but after hearing about a friend's experience receiving not-so-nice feedback from strangers after her free webinar, I was doubly committed!

I read two specific email examples from people who went out of their way ...

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 - in a world that can sometimes feel wicked scary. 

I break down how the main question our nervous system is always asking is, "Am I safe?"

And then explore the different ways we often react to perceived physical and/or psychological threats – with trauma responses like fig...

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 Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" that totally changed my perspective.

He basically wrote that we shouldn’t be ashamed to need support - just like a soldier who's been wounded might need a comrade to lend a helping hand.

Growing up in a blue-collar family, I learned early on that as...

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, or what we hear in our environment - without thinking for ourselves. 

Drawing from some personal stories about actual parrots and my experiences working with author Marianne Williamson, I share how important it is to develop your own unique voice and point-of-view.

I discus...

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 trusty 25-year-old vacuum cleaner that's still going strong​, I share how in our fast-paced world of disposable everything, we've lost the art of investing in quality products ​and connections that stand the test of time. 

I break d...

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 taking the best care of ourselves.

It all started with a crazy motorcycle ride I witnessed on 93 North, where this kid was weaving in and out of traffic at 120 miles an hour - totally reckless and dangerous!

That got me thinking about how we all have our own versions of the ol’...

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 life-changing strategy has been wicked helpful not only for me, but for my mentoring clients, too!

It’s one of the key ways that I’ve learned to approach and tackle overwhelming to-do lists without totally losing my mind. 

The core idea comes from a story that Anne wrote of i...