The Karen Kenney Show

The Karen Kenney Show

Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Integrative Change Worker, Coach and Hypnotist. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-BS, down-to-earth approach to Spirituality and transformational work. KK is a wicked curious human being, a life-long learner, and has been an entrepreneur for over 20 years! She’s also been a yoga teacher for 25 years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and an author, speaker, retreat leader, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast! She coaches both the conscious + unconscious mind using practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis/Change Work, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients to regulate their nervous systems, remove patterns, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible in their lives and business! Karen encourages people to deepen their connection to Self, Source and Spirit in down-to-earth and actionable ways and wants them to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She helps people to shift their minds from fear to Love - using compassion, storytelling and humor. Her work is effective, efficient, memorable, and fun! KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for close to 30 years, has been vegan for over 20 years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference. KK WEBSITE: www.karenkenney.com

Episodes

June 19, 2025 38 mins

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...

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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...

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June 5, 2025 49 mins

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...

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May 29, 2025 23 mins

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’...

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May 22, 2025 22 mins

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...

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May 15, 2025 29 mins

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 not about politics or social issues, but about recognizing and remembering your true spiritual nature. 

I dive into how we often suffer because we get stuck in over identifying with our bodies, our past mistakes, and perceived limitations.

But the thing is: you're not just a ...

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May 8, 2025 18 mins

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 call, "Fine, Define, Refine" – which basically suggests that from the start we’re totally “fine”, perfect, and awesome!

But then the crazy world gets a hold of us, life stuff happens, and people start slapping labels on you that maybe leave you feeling not-so-fine. 

But here's ...

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May 1, 2025 24 mins

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, ​w​e dive into a question that​ I wish was on more people's mind​s: Why do we do the things we do? 

I kick things off with a story about a family's Easter tradition - where generations ​of women kept ​d​oing the same damn thing - simply because that's how it had always been done, ​because no one question​ed the original reason. 

This...

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April 24, 2025 31 mins

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 loud. Once in a while – we actually are the issue. 🙋🏼‍♀️

At some point or another, we've all tried to deflect blame, or used spiritual language to avoid taking responsibility, or played hot potato with our own messy behaviors. 

Today, I'm breaking down how we often use...

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April 17, 2025 45 mins

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...

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April 10, 2025 28 mins

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...

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April 3, 2025 16 mins

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...

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March 27, 2025 36 mins

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...

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March 20, 2025 40 mins

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...

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March 13, 2025 33 mins

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...

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March 6, 2025 67 mins

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...

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February 27, 2025 32 mins

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...

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February 20, 2025 123 mins

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...

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February 13, 2025 37 mins

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...

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February 6, 2025 40 mins

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...

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