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My Happy Ass Life

Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen aka Happy Ass shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Follow Karen"s Blog at MyHappyAssLife.com

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8:39

Excuses Don't Excuse

My Happy Ass Life ·

2023/05/03

In this episode, Karen Smith talks about the importance of taking responsibility for our words and actions, and not making excuses to excuse them away. She shares insights and practical tips on how to handle situations where we may have hurt someone with our words, and emphasizes the importance of humility and a willingness to make amends.Main Topics DiscussedThe weight of our words and the impact they can haveTaking responsibility for our words and actionsThe importance of humility and making

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8:30

What's The Secret To Happiness?

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2023/05/03

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen Smith talks about the keys to long-lasting happiness based on the longest study ever done on the topic. She shares her personal affirmation for happiness and discusses the importance of warm and loving relationships. Karen also emphasizes the value of finding adjectives to describe loved ones and encourages listeners to focus on deepening their relationships.Main Highlights:The longest study ever done on happiness started in 1938 and found that warm and

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7:51

Coffee With Lee Ann Leonard

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2023/05/01

In today's episode Karen talks with friend and guest, Lee Ann Leonard. In her new segment,Coffee with Friends, Karen and Lee Ann discuss the importance of finding happiness in your job and how to bring enthusiasm to your work. They also talk about the benefits of exercising and staying active for your brain health. Finally, Karen encourages listeners to fill their lives with things they enjoy and love. Tune in to hear more about finding joy in your daily life.Main HighlightsKaren introduces her new

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6:51

A Big Announcement

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2023/04/27

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen Smith shares exciting news about her business, Beachy Beach. After years of praying for guidance, Karen was approached by Premier Property Group, who wanted to partner with Beachy Beach. Karen shares the story of how the partnership came about and how it will benefit the agents, community, and everyone they come in contact with.Karen also reflects on her past experiences of not being chosen for sports teams and how this partnership is like finally being

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7:11

My Breakthrough

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2023/04/26

In this episode, Karen continues to share the story of Roger Crawford, a professional tennis player who achieved success despite physical limitations. She contrasts his optimistic, personal responsibility-oriented attitude with that of another individual who viewed failure as external to themselves. Karen emphasizes that our attitudes and beliefs shape our lives more than any physical limitations. She then offers an affirmation, "My Breakthrough," that encourages listeners to let go of past mistakes

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5:24

Embracing My Grit with Guest Host Angie Thompson

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2023/04/24

Karen Smith's My Happy Ass Life podcast is joined by guest host Angie Thompson to discuss the concept of grit, inspired by Angela Duckworth's book of the same name. Thompson shares her personal experiences with grit and how it has contributed to her success. The discussion delves into the idea that grit, a combination of passion and perseverance, is a key predictor of success. The Bible's emphasis on steadfastness and perseverance is also explored.Main points:Grit, not intelligence or talent, is a

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6:58

What Happens To Me

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2023/04/20

In this episode, Karen discusses personal responsibility and the importance of taking control of one's own life. She shares a powerful story about taking responsibility for one's actions and provides an affirmation for listeners to repeat to themselves. Karen emphasizes that blaming external factors for one's problems will not lead to a solution, and encourages listeners to make good choices and take responsibility for their outcomes.Main takeaways:Personal responsibility is key to creating a better

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8:09

Personal Responsibility

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2023/04/19

In this episode, Karen discusses personal responsibility and the importance of taking control of one's own life. She shares a powerful story about taking responsibility for one's actions and provides an affirmation for listeners to repeat to themselves. Karen emphasizes that blaming external factors for one's problems will not lead to a solution, and encourages listeners to make good choices and take responsibility for their outcomes.Main takeaways:Personal responsibility is key to creating a better

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7:14

Love Always Wins With Guest Host Sheldon Jernigan

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2023/04/17

Join us for a special episode of "My Happy Ass Life" Our guest host, Sheldon Jernigan, shares his thoughts on how we can extend the same love and forgiveness we have for our own kids to the people around us, even those we may not know or understand.Main Takeaways:Love is unconditional - just like the love we have for our children, we can love others without conditions or expectations.Extend grace - it can be difficult, but we need to strive to extend grace to others, even those who may have hurt us

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5:34

Affirming Words

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2023/04/13

In this episode, Karen Key Smith talks about the power of words to affirm oneself and others. She emphasizes the importance of choosing words wisely and speaking in a way that uplifts and encourages. Karen shares a funny story about her late husbandHugh, and how he learned to balance honesty with the uplifting power of words.Here are three main takeaways from the episode:Choose your words wisely: Negative words hold a heavier weight than positive words. Speak in a way that encourages and uplifts

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7:39

I Consider My Words

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2023/04/12

On this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen Key Smith talks about the weight of our words and the importance of considering our words before we speak them. She discusses how our words should be like salt to the earth, uplifting and encouraging those who hear them. Karen also talks about how the source of our words determines their weight and impact, and emphasizes the importance of filtering our words through a filter of love.Main Takeaways:Our words should be like salt to the earth, uplifting and

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11:06

Keystone Habits With Special Guest Sheldon Jernigan

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2023/04/10

Karen and Sheldon discuss the keystone habits that have helped Sheldon navigate recovery and become a better human. They delve into the importance of community, self-reflection, and selflessness. Sheldon stresses the importance of asking for help and relying on a power greater than oneself. Karen shares her own experience of letting go and finding absolute power and control over oneself with God's help.Main takeaways:Asking for help from a higher power and the people around you is key to navigating

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8:23

The Weight Of Our Words

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2023/04/06

In this episode, Karen discusses the weight of our words and how they can impact others. She shares personal anecdotes and insights from Andy Stanley's sermons. Karen emphasizes the importance of speaking words of love, kindness, and truth, and not letting unwholesome words come out of our mouths.Main takeaways:The weight of our words can be heavy, and negative words can have a greater impact than positive ones.We should be mindful of the words we speak and their impact on others, and strive to

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6:38

The Light Of Exposure

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2023/04/05

Karen Key Smith discusses the importance of exposing our defects and weaknesses to the light of day to create more of what works in our lives. She shares her personal experience of growing up in an alcoholic home and how it affected her physical health. Karen emphasizes the significance of understanding what has happened in someone's life to be patient with them.Main takeaways:Our secrets make us sick, and it's essential to expose them to the light of day to receive healing.Exposing our defects and

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5:49

Coffee With Garrett Aune

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2023/04/03

Karen Key Smith has the amazing Garrett Aune on the show to talk about his exciting adventure to Mount Everest base camp. Karen and Garrett discuss the importance of pursuing your dreams and not making excuses. Garrett shares how he found a new passion in climbing after being unable to continue 24-hour endurance races. Karen surprises Garrett with a check from Beachy Beach to help fund his trip, which he decides to donate to Heartland Rescue Ranch.Main takeaways:Pursue your dreams and don't make

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7:32

Life And Peace

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2023/03/30

In this episode Karen shares the importance of confronting dysfunctional behavior instead of just accepting it. She shares personal stories of how she has avoided conflict in the past, and how that has led to bigger problems.Karen reminds listeners that true peace comes from addressing problems head-on, rather than doing workarounds.Main TakeawaysIt's important to address dysfunctional behavior instead of just accepting it.Doing workarounds can lead to bigger problems down the line.True peace comes

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9:03

On The Other Side

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2023/03/29

Today Karen t talks about how we often hold onto things in our lives long past their useful life, just like we do with expired food in the refrigerator. She shares personal examples of how some of her greatest assets were also her defects, and how she learned to ask God to remove those defects from her life. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our own needs and removing things that no longer serve us, and talks about how removing our defects of character can reveal untapped assets that

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7:04

Coffee With Britt Gonzalez

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2023/03/27

Today Karen and her daughter Britt Gonzalez discuss what is saving their lives, including humor, writing, having a goal, and exercise. Main takeaways:Humor can be a helpful coping mechanismWriting and journaling can be therapeuticHaving a goal can provide focus and motivationMovement and exercise can benefit both physical and mental healthBrit is hosting a writing workshop with scholarships available for those in need.Follow Britt at on InstagramBritt's book weareallwildflowers Don't miss out on

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5:40

God Be With You

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2023/03/23

In this episode of Happy Ass, we learn how to say goodbye in a kind way. By exploring the origins of the word "goodbye," we discover that goodbyes can be more than just a slammed door or a contact deleted. We can leave situations, people, and things in a loving way. As we listen to the inspiring words of the host, we learn that:Goodbyes can be more than a good riddance with a huff of disgust.It is possible to say goodbye to someone without holding onto anger, betrayal, and all those things.We should

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5:59

To Be Who I Want to Be

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2023/03/22

In this episode of the Happy Ass Podcast, Karen Smith talks about her journey towards health and wellness. She shares how she was always intentional about it, but now she wants to be a full-on, full-throttle, and give her life everything it's got while she's here. To achieve this, she is taking help from Dr. Jen Berg, and she encourages everyone to find somebody who can help them too. She emphasizes the need for a leader in everyone's life, and how it's okay to ask for help.Karen Smith talks about

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