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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,

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25:54

STOP BEFORE YOU START

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/08/28

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 asking ourselves, “Is this really how I want to respond?”I dive into how our

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44:33

OPERATING HEAVY MACHINERY

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/08/21

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, often with no clue as to what the heck we’re doing or why we do it.I share how so many of

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35:23

RELATIONSHIPS ARE COLLABORATIONS

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/08/14

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 what looks good on paper -or- who’s fun to be around for a quick minute.It's more

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40:42

RIDING THE WAVES

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/08/07

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 under, and sometimes you just get completely knocked on your ass - but the key is

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20:53

FUTURE YOU

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/07/31

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 personal growth, I challenge listeners to visualize their ideal future self and then

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45:33

RESERVING JUDGMENT

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/07/24

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about something we alldo and sometimesstruggle 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 real human connection.I also drop us all (myself included) a gentle reminder about how we

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34:14

BUMPER RAILS

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/07/17

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 in their own lives.I break down what I call the "4 Ps" that can help us

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46:22

MEANING MAKING MACHINES

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/07/10

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 share some powerful insights from Viktor Frankl, a neurologist, psychologist, and

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32:52

WHY BE AN ASSHOLE

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/07/03

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 to share their unsolicited opinion about my friend's presentation.The kicker

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38:16

SAFE ENOUGH

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/06/26

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 fight, flight, freeze and fawn.The reality is, perfect safety isn't happening,

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38:06

ASKING FOR HELP

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/06/19

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 asking for help seemed like weakness.But here's a truth: We're not born

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26:05

DON'T BE A PARROT

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/06/12

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 discuss how we often unconsciously repeat sayings and stories from our childhood,

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49:52

BUILT TO LAST

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/06/05

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into what makes relationships andotherthings truly "built to last."Starting witha story aboutmy 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 productsand connectionsthat stand the test of time.I break downsome ofthe key ingredients for lasting relationships, which I callthe"C's": consistent effort, clear communication,

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23:16

DEATH WISH

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/05/29

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’ "death wish.” Maybe it's ignoring medical advice, continuing

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22:23

BIRD BY BIRD

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/05/22

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 in her book about a challenge her brother was facing as a kid, and how her

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29:00

STOP PLAYING DUMB

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/05/15

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 "meat puppet", some ol’ bag of bones with a long list of screwups.You are a

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18:22

FINE, DEFINE, REFINE

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/05/08

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 the thing - those pesky and sometimes hurtful labels aren't the real

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24:54

WHY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/05/01

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show,wedive into a question that I wish was on more people'sminds: Why do we do the things we do?I kick things off with a story about a family's Easter tradition - where generationsof womenkeptdoing the same damn thing -simply because that's how it had always been done,because no onequestionedthe original reason.This got me thinking about how we inheritcertainbeliefs, habits,stories,and ways of doing things from our families,theculture, andour

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31:48

SOMETIMES IT IS YOU

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/04/24

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 phrases like "That's not about me" or "You're just projecting" to dodge

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45:56

IT'S NOT YOU

The Karen Kenney Show ·

2025/04/17

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 another.The key? It's all about the right audience, the right place, and the

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