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| 23 May 2019 | Do Less with Kate Northrup | 01:18:47 | |
In episode 12, Karen and Kate discuss the power of feminine energy, how that power cycles through seasons and how we can all be more by doing less of the things that donʼt matter. What you will learn in this episode:
As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective thatʼs about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kateʼs work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Womenʼs Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate lives with her husband and business partner, Mike, and their daughters in a cozy town in Maine.
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Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001.
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| 30 Jun 2022 | Be, Do, Have | 00:28:43 | |
In this day and age of social media and the internet, a lot of people seem to have no respect for intellectual property. They will just take someone else’s words, content and or ideas and slap their name on a quote card and call it their own. They believe that if they alter it slightly, even just by one word and then attribute it to themselves, then they’re good to go. Sometimes they’ll even teach entire concepts word for word without ever giving attribution. In fact, there's a few successful people who’ve made a lot of money in the coaching and entrepreneurial world on the backs of people who came before them that they give no credit to. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about having integrity and not plagiarizing someone else’s work. Or as I like to simply say… “Don’t steal sh*t!” It’s really not that complicated. Having the integrity to acknowledge your teachers or where you get information from doesn’t take anything away from your intelligence or reputation. In fact, it works in your favor and shows that you’re confident enough in your own wisdom and lived experience, to not be afraid to let people know about your mentors, teachers or other brilliant friends who you’ve learned from or are also doing great work in the world!
KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST, a powerful & practical online spiritual membership, mentorship & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, transformational retreat leader and has been an “accidental entrepreneur” for over 20 years. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her no BS approach to Spirituality. It’s part of Karen’s calling to help people rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit! She calls this transformational work, Your Story to Your Glory and it lights her up to see how putting this “down to earth” Divine alchemy into action, helps people to feel more empowered, happy, grateful and peaceful in their everyday lives! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and wicked fun guest for podcasts, live events, group retreats and mastermind programs, Karen’s been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including leading four weeklong workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. | |||
| 02 Apr 2020 | Grief to Gratitude | 01:09:02 | |
Things seem to have gone a little extra bat-shit crazy around the world these days and it’s drastically changing the way most of us connect, function and earn a living. A lot of this new and “unknown” territory has led to an increase in stress for the population at large. After talking with and listening to a bunch of people share their thoughts and feelings of overwhelm, anxiety and fear, what I’ve come to realize is that what most of us are feeling is a form of grief. This feeling of grief comes from experiencing a death of sorts. The death of who we were as individual people and really society as a whole. There are so many external things that are changing and falling away and we’re helpless to control so many aspects of that. But there is so much on the internal level that we can control. This is a chance for us to really go deep and get to know ourselves better. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how we can best navigate this new, temporary way of living that we’ve all been thrust into and how it’s possible over time, and with great compassion, to use Spiritual tools to transform our Grief into Gratitude.
Fear And Overwhelm (4:00) Doing The Best We Can (12:00) Wicked Sensitive Person (20:39) Back To The Business Of Love (32:39) Building Our House On Rock (45:28) We Can Move From Grief To Gratitude (57:09)
She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
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| 31 Mar 2022 | The Power of Hypnosis | 01:16:28 | |
When people hear the word Hypnosis, they often think about someone being made to run around on a stage clucking like a chicken, barking like a dog or doing something extremely embarrassing for the sake of entertainment. The truth about hypnosis and hypnotherapy when used in service for transformation and healing, is not even anything close to that. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about hypnosis and how I recently became a Certified Hypnotist. You’ll hear how I’m wicked excited to be bringing brain science, subconscious reprogramming and Spiritual Mentoring together in my work, because it kinda’ feels like having a super power! Join me as we break down some of the myths and facts surrounding hypnosis and also talk about some of the most frequently asked questions that people have about this healing modality. We also dive into how hypnosis can be a transformational tool for someone who is ready to create deeper subconscious changes and more supportive beliefs. Keep in mind, when it comes to training the brain, creating new neural networks and shifting the mind from fear to Love (using both hypnosis & spiritual mentoring) - consistency and commitment are a crucial, non-negotiable key! If you want to use hypnosis to release old patterns of thinking, rewrite old stories, reprogram your subconscious mind and rewire your brain to create new empowering habits, then there’s just no half-assing it. Personally, I want to use hypnosis to “de-hypnotize” people, so that they can release and remove the old BS (beliefs, stories, blocks & bullshit) that they've been told or continue to tell about themselves. I want to help people create new positive ways of thinking and find freedom from unwanted behaviors (or whatever is holding them back), so they can transform from the inside out. I want to give them, through this offering of Spiritual Hypno-Mentoring, the opportunity to rewrite and rewire their brains with the glory of who they really are and are truly capable of being.. So you can transform Your Story to Your Glory! This work is a journey from fear back to Love and Hypnosis is another way for me to share and extend that Love to more people all over the world. KK's Takeaways: • Certified Hypnotist (2:53) • I Take Action (8:38) • Shift In Perception (17:17) • Hypnosis Myths (23:07) • What Is Hypnosis (31:27) • Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind (39:28) • What Does Hypnosis Feel Like? (46:00) • We Were Hypnotized In Our Formative Years (56:34) Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak &... | |||
| 04 Apr 2024 | People Are Like Trees | 00:52:44 | |
It can be wicked easy to get attached to the idea that relationships are supposed to last forever – and that people and how we relate to one another are supposed to stay the same. This notion gets reinforced in our minds, because our brains really like familiarity and don’t particularly love change. When it comes to human beings and relationships - things remaining the same - is not a reasonable expectation because like trees, we’re all destined to grow. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how people are kind of like trees and the different relationships they find themselves in. Some relationships weather the toughest storms, bending but not breaking. Others provide support, shade or nourishment for a time before falling away. But all are built on the foundation, the roots, that started with what we learned in our earliest home life with our family. If you were to look at the people in your own life - what kind of “trees” would you discover? Do you have strong, stable Redwoods? Or are they a low bush that's never going to grow and it may be time to uproot and move on from them? As with trees, sometimes relationships wither away, but it doesn't mean they didn't serve a purpose when they came into our life. Like trees, relationships grow and change with each passing season with some remaining long term like evergreens and others moving on to grow alongside someone else. So, take a look around and ask yourself, “Who am I standing in the forest of this life with and are there any that I may have outgrown that it is time to say goodbye to? Plus, what kind of tree am I being to others?” KK's Takeaways: • Trees, Relationships + Personal Growth (01:36) • Family Roots (7:17) • Toxic Family Dynamics + Self-Care (13:25) • Tree Trunks, Growth + Relationships (15:51) • Self-Awareness (21:34) • The Cycles Of Relationships (27:43) • Building Sturdy Relationships (32:49) • Spiritual Growth + Internal Resources (36:09) • Personal Growth + Relationships (42:13) • Spark Of Life (47:38) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous... | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | The Last Breath | 00:28:26 | |
There’s an old saying from the 1700’s, originally credited to writer Christopher Bullock that says, “Tis impossible to be sure of anything but Death & Taxes.” Ha! Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a look at how things might be if we knew when to expect our last moment here on this earth. How would that knowledge affect our actions & our reactions? If your life were to be remembered by your final thoughts, words, behaviors & choices…. How would we want our last day to go?
KK's Key Takeaways Beautiful Friend (3:02) Show Up No Matter What (6:38) If We Have A Chance To Be (13:07) Am I Living Like I Should? (17:36) What If This Is The Last One? (22:25)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, spiritual teacher, host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast, founder of Fearless Flow™ Mentoring & creator of THE NEST Spiritual Membership. KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com
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| 03 Mar 2022 | When You Feel Overwhelmed | 00:27:13 | |
Have you been feeling a little extra “squeezed”, stressed or overwhelmed lately? We all have those moments when human challenges can seem all-consuming and we lose the clear picture of where we actually are, how far we’ve come and who it is that helped us get there. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about remembering and connecting to that deep, inner gratitude for the ones who have loved us, supported us and been there to see our brilliance even before we could see it ourselves. This episode is an invitation to bring our focus inward, to align our mind with Love and then share the gratitude we feel with those who have “loved us into being”. KK's Takeaways: • Kindness Makes Me Cry (3:09) • Take A Few Deep Breaths (8:09) • Mr Roger’s Quote (15:30) • Feel The Love (20:36) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them & help me to spread the good word and the Love. xo | |||
| 15 Jul 2021 | Choosing To Be Confused | 00:38:07 | |
There are times in our lives when we have to make both big and little decisions. Sometimes when faced with these choices, we find ourselves feeling unsure of our direction because of a communication misunderstanding or a lack of detailed information. Other times though, we find ourselves choosing to remain in a state of confusion, allowing our minds to get muddled, all in an effort to avoid what it is that we know we must do or what our Inner Teacher is guiding us to do. It’s not that we don’t know what the right thing or best choice is, we’re just afraid to do it. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a closer look at how we sometimes choose a state of confusion over making a decision or taking action. We get curious about why we choose to live out the stories we write about ourselves (and others) based on our fear of rejection, abandonment and judgement. The reality is there’s no guarantee that things will always work out. Sometimes we just have to make the best decision we can with what we have and be willing to learn from our failures, extend compassion and forgiveness where warranted and keep moving forward. If you find yourself “choosing to be confused”, just know that there are ways out of it and the clarity starts within you. KK's Key Takeaways • Two Emotions (8:07) • People Have A Fear (15:43) • Get Some Emotional Distance (24:05) • What Would You Tell Them? (30:29) • Choose Peace (35:21) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 22 Feb 2024 | Work With What Happens | 00:31:59 | |
“There are no mistakes, only happy little accidents” is a famous line by beloved artist, painter, teacher and TV personality, Bob Ross. But when I was watching him the other day, he stopped me in my tracks with this other golden gem of wisdom - “Learn to work with what happens.” WOAH!!! These 6 powerful words are not only applicable for the painters, artists and creatives he was teaching to, but for human beings overall! And when I heard them, it had all my brain cells firing at once - because it fell right in line with what I believe for myself and what I teach others. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the stories each of us have, tell and carry. Stories shaped by our experiences, installed by our interpretations, built by our beliefs, and crafted alongside the identities we’ve created for ourselves. Often we’re not writing these stories in our own favor and we instead become attached to the retelling and re-traumatizing of ourselves again, and again. So much of the work I do with others is about taking those old habituated stories, releasing the meaning that we've assigned to them, and rewriting them through a different lens - or as I like to say “transforming that old story, into your glory.” That is what I believe Bob was distilling down with his statement, “learn to work with what happens.” He's saying learn to use whatever happens on the canvas, and what greater surface do we have to work and create on than the canvas of our lives! Are you ready to use what’s happened to create your own masterpiece? KK's Takeaways: • Embracing Mistakes + Using Them Creatively (05:29) • Reframing Personal Stories for Self-Transformation (11:44) • Inner Work + Spiritual Growth (15:42) • Using Trauma Creatively for Personal Growth (21:58) • Transforming Negative Experiences into Positive Outcomes (26:02) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 02 Sep 2021 | Don't Let them Ruin God For You | 00:47:17 | |
As a mentor and teacher who works with people that are spiritually curious, spiritually seeking or are doing deep personal & spiritual transformation work, I hear all kinds of comments like: “I’m a recovering Catholic” or “I haven’t prayed in 10 years” or “the word ‘God’ makes me cringe”, or “I don’t know what I even believe anymore”. When we dive deeper into their experiences and stories behind those comments, one of the common things and themes that I discover is that for so many people “God” or a dogmatic approach to “God” by others, was either crammed down their throats as kids, or used as a threat, weapon or judgmental source against them. In some cases, people were even taught that they didn’t “deserve” God’s Love or that they had to somehow figure out how to “earn” it or contort themselves to be “worthy” of it. What a racket! The adults, parents, priests/pastors, congregations, church, whoever/whatever if they’re not careful can totally ruin “God” for people. Let me say this louder for the people in the back, God’s love is not something we have to earn. We’re born both deserving and worthy of it and yet somewhere along the way in our journey of life we can lose sight of that. Instead we start to believe the BS that we have to be “good enough” for God to even consider us lovable. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how sometimes our connection to the Divine gets muddled as we move through life. Often this is because we take on what others are saying as the “gospel truth” - instead of cultivating, exploring and experiencing our own personal relationship with the God of our own understanding for ourselves. The reality is God/Source/Divine/Love/Spirit/Whatever You Call It is here for all of us. Standing always at the ready for us to come home to the loving truth. The trick is to step through that open waiting door and not let others ruin the experience of that unconditional and unwavering Love for us. KK's Key Takeaways • Reclamation (1:04) • Last Time I Went To Confession (11:17) • I Love Churches (16:05) • The Longing In Our Hearts To Go Home (21:41) • It Would Be Amazing (26:36) • Don’t Let Them Use God As A Weapon (31:10) • You Don’t Have To Earn It (41:07) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 16 Nov 2023 | Why Being Specific Matters | 00:44:27 | |
When it comes to communication, relationship building and dreaming big, it’s important and impactful to be specific in what you say, the decisions you make, and the actions you take. Specificity is at the top of the list because the intentional details matter and have the power to make a difference in both your personal and professional life. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how being specific in what we say, think and do matters because of its ability to have such a huge exponential ripple effect from us out into the world. So whether you're giving or receiving it, specificity has the power to create opportunities for connection and the deepening of relationships. It helps us become not only better communicators, speakers, and storytellers - but also better listeners who then get to decide how best we can respond back to the world with love. ❤️ KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 09 Jan 2020 | Are You a High Bar Jumper? | 00:35:19 | |
Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about overachievers. You know, those of us that always like to set the bar wicked high for ourselves. Now, having big goals isn’t a bad thing in and of itself… but things can get out of whack when we keep re-setting the bar so high and fast, that we never actually take the time to appreciate our success when we reach it. (or even sometimes, sail straight up and over it. It’s in those times of success, that we need to step back, take the time to pause, breathe, reflect and appreciate the hard work it took to accomplish our goal. You know, give yourself a chance to take it in, celebrate, bust out a “power move” or do a little happy dance for ourselves. Ha! Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most... | |||
| 27 Jun 2019 | The Story Behind Domestic Violence with Suzanne Dubus | 01:17:52 | |
In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we talk with my dear friend Suzanne Dubus, Chief Executive of The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center for the past 22+ years. A survivor of domestic violence herself, Suzanne understands what an abusive relationship is like and how challenging it can be to leave. She believes that safety should not simply be placed on the survivor’s shoulders, but rather the responsibility for establishing a safe community belongs to the community itself as a whole. We’ll talk with Suzanne about both the personal and universal effects of violence and how you can help others in a Domestic Violence situation or how you can get help yourself. What you will learn on this episode:
Suzanne joined the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center in 1995 and has served as its chief executive since 1997. She is credited with developing and administering domestic violence programs that are informed by the needs of survivors and are comprehensive and effective. In a White House ceremony in October 2010, Vice President Joseph Biden recognized the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center’s Domestic Violence High-Risk Team Model, when he said, “We need to replace what we have been doing and replicate this kind of success.” Recognized as an expert in the field, Dubus was named a Champion of Change by the White House in October 2011; and most recently, the 2016 Woman of the Year by Delamano, Inc. She was invited to attend the first summit on The United State of Women, representing an important moment for women and girls domestically and internationally, as well as for all proponents of gender justice and equality. She currently serves as a member of the Massachusetts Governor’s Council on Sexual and Domestic Violence; the Massachusetts Council on Family Serving Agencies; past president of the board of Jane Doe, Inc., the statewide coalition of domestic violence and sexual assault programs. Dubus lives in Exeter, NH with her family.
SUZANNE DUBUS MEDIA LINKS: Suzanne Dubus Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannedubus/ Suzanne Dubus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scdubus Suzanne Dubus Twitter: @scdubus JGCC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeanne.g.center/ JGCC Twitter: @JeanneGeigerCtr She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a | |||
| 01 Sep 2022 | They’re Gonna’ Judge You Anyway | 00:29:21 | |
The other night on a call with my spiritual membership and community: THE NEST, I was reminded how we as people, creatives, and entrepreneurs often have a big fear of being judged. The thing with feeling judged by others is we begin to believe we don't belong, that we're being attacked, we're not safe or will be abandoned. It can also leave us feeling like we’re somehow wrong or that we’re not lovable, worthy or “good enough” because … fill in the blank … it comes up in a thousand different ways. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the reality that as human beings, we pretty much all judge. It’s unfortunately what our ego-mind and in turn people do to one another. The ego loves to make us “special” through either feeling superior to others or “shittier” than others. Ha! Eventually because of this state of mind, we find ourselves in a pattern of not only being somebody who judges, but also in the fear and feeling of being on the receiving end of other’s judgment. (And we all know how that feels.) For this reason, so many people will not pursue their dreams, they won’t start that business, or write that book because they believe they can’t show up fully as themselves without being judged, attacked, made fun of or called out. It's all a racket run by the ego, and we don't have to be held hostage to it. We know how much it hurts to be in the aim and fire of somebody else's attack of judgment. So let's do our part and have the change start with us and choose today to stop doing it first and foremost, both to ourselves and to each other. KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST, a powerful & practical online spiritual membership, mentorship & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, transformational retreat leader and has been an “accidental entrepreneur” for over 20 years. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her no BS approach to Spirituality. It’s part of Karen’s calling to help people rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit! She calls this transformational work, Your Story to Your Glory and it lights her up to see how putting this “down to earth” Divine alchemy into action, helps people to feel more empowered, happy, grateful and peaceful in their everyday lives! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and wicked fun guest for podcasts, live events, group retreats and mastermind programs, Karen’s been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including leading four weeklong workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Stop Disclaiming Yourself | 00:36:18 | |
Have you ever found yourself overthinking and softening your language in emails, meetings, conversations, or voice and text messages... So that other people wouldn’t perceive you as being a pain in the ass, or too needy, or too bossy, or too whatever the feck’? How about over-explaining yourself almost as a preemptive apology - instead of just answering with a direct yes or no? Are you familiar with often disclaiming yourself, your ideas, your work or your words in advance? In my writing workshops, I often hear people (but especially women) do this “thing” before they share what they wrote with the rest of the group. Before they read a single word of their work, they start out with a rush of disclaimers; saying things like... “Well, I just wrote this really fast” - or- “We didn't have a ton of time” - or - “This still needs polishing” - or - "This isn't very good, but..." This is one of the reasons why we encourage no explaining, or disclaimers because those statements are not reflective of the brilliant writing that they inevitably go on to read! It’s that double-edged sword of wanting to be seen, and wanting to share yourself and your work, but also being afraid of being seen and how your nervous system responds to it! Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m inviting you to stop apologizing in advance. Stop over explaining, and putting up disclaimers before sharing amazing YOU and your art, your words, your work or your skills, whatever they may be. Your point of view is worthy and your creativity and your ideas are needed in the world! So please… Speak up. Have your own back. Have the backs of other women and people. And, let's be in the habit of saying what we actually mean! KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 16 Jan 2020 | What’s The Rush? | 00:36:43 | |
I have some super gifted friends who’ve been doing some things for a wicked long time. They've been clear & focused and have devotedly put in the “10,000 hours” or more into studying, practicing and living their area of expertise.
Fell In Love With Scooters 9:56 Build Themselves Into Little Frankenstein’s 13:00 The Title You Take On 16:32 Have Some Reverence For Your Clients 22:26 Don’t Be Afraid To Put In The Time 28:41
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.
A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
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| 14 Nov 2019 | When Life Is a MF'er | 00:50:18 | |
Have you been feeling “THE SQUEEZE” lately? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we talk about losing our joy when we choose fear as a teacher, instead of Love. Our awareness about not feeling joyous, is our mood telling us that we are no longer in our right mind, we have taken a “detour into fear” and dis-spirited ourselves. What You’ll Learn On This Episode:
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening!
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| 10 Sep 2020 | The Power of The Pause | 00:45:14 | |
My meditation teacher taught me that a mind that moves too fast does not have the ability to love. WHOA! How we speak and act is generated by our thoughts and if we don’t train our mind to have the capability to stop and question what it is that we think we’re seeing and hearing before we can make a conscious choice as to how we want to “respond”, we just might find ourselves reacting; saying and doing things we regret and can’t really take back. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the Power of the Pause and how just a few seconds to think before hitting go can make all the difference in the world.
Practice The Pause (2:00)
KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com
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| 25 Nov 2021 | Meeting Oprah | 00:43:59 | |
In a world that sometimes tries to place us in its tiny predetermined boxes, I’ve learned that it’s okay to dream bigger than your circumstances. To dream as if it's already happening for you. Dream as if it's going to come true. Even more importantly, dream with thankfulness for what you already have. Be grateful for your resources, your bank account, for the work and service you get to wake up and do every day, for the creativity you get to share with the world. From a place of recognition and appreciation, dream your dreams and then, it's also okay to dream of wanting to experience something more. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about a time when one of my biggest dreams, the one where I met Oprah, came true. It wasn’t something I pushed, or forced. There was no manipulation or “making it happen”. I really believe it was simply who I was BEING in the world that made it possible. It simply happened as it should, while I was living my life, being myself and choosing to live in a state of thankfulness for every person, animal and thing on this lifelong journey with me. I hope today’s episode inspires you to not only look around at who and what you have to be thankful for, but also sparks those dreams deep within, that may have been pushed down, abandoned or forgotten with the craziness of everyday life. It’s time to dream and to dream big, because you never know when your own “Oprah” moment will unexpectedly arrive! KK's Key Takeaways: • This Wasn’t Planned (3:26) • Andre Dubus III (5:19) • Invited To Intimate Talk With Oprah (9:31) • Meeting Oprah (14:57) • Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams (18:54) • Run Your Own Race (20:51) • I Don’t Do Anything I Don’t Want To Do (26:46) • I Would Like To Match That (32:32) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. | |||
| 02 May 2019 | The Power of Letting Go of Our Stories | 00:21:53 | |
Your happiness is directly related to your willingness to forgive and forget. It’s time to find a crack in your story to let the light in and teach who you are. What you will learn in this episode:
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie Instagram @karenkenneylive Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them. | |||
| 09 Nov 2023 | First Go In + Then Go Out | 00:39:34 | |
Everywhere we look it seems we’re seeing suffering in one form or another. It's completely normal to want to turn away and avoid the feelings of fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, rage, despair, and hopelessness that may come with it. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about bearing witness to what others are going through, so that we may keep our humanity intact and not lose sight of our compassion and empathy along the way. If you are ready for real, lasting change it must start from within you. We have to go in first and do our own inner work - in order to have the capacity and resources to then maybe go out and help in some way. Are you ready to start or continue your journey inward? KK's Takeaways: • Global Suffering And Individual Agency (5:37) • Creating A Less Violent World (10:58) • Inner Work (17:20) • Helping Others In Times Of Crisis (21:57) • Personal Growth (28:22) • Self-Help, Healing, And Compassion (32:46) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 21 Mar 2019 | Meeting My Spiritual Teacher | 00:49:26 | |
The story of meeting my Spiritual “Mom”, Teacher and Mentor; Marianne Williamson What You Will Learn On This Episode:
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie Instagram @karenkenneylive Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them. | |||
| 29 Jul 2021 | Nobody Asked You, Karen! | 00:39:44 | |
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone has come to you with something that you think they’re needing input or advice on, only to find out the opposite? Sometimes as friends/partners (but especially as coaches or mentors), we find ourselves sharing what we see as helpful thoughts, tips or solutions, when in reality not everyone wanted, needed or even asked for our help. Often someone is only looking to share, vent or rant about a situation that has come up in their life. They really don’t need us to launch into “coaching mode” or to be told what to do about it. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about being more aware of our desire to “be helpful” or give unsolicited advice, where our input is actually desired and when we should just keep our big mouth shut - including on social media platforms. This doesn’t mean that we can’t offer our POV if invited, but rather we should start from a place of inquiry and curiosity rather than one of the all-knowing “ego” authority. Perhaps consider that the next time someone comes to you with their concerns don’t just jump in there all ablaze, “spilling your helpfulness” all over them. Ha! Instead, remember the cheeky words, “Nobody asked you, Karen!” and come from a willingness to listen and learn. We were given two ears and only one mouth for a reason, so let’s use them accordingly. KK's Key Takeaways: • The “G” Rule (2:15) • He Didn’t Ask To Talk To Me (7:12) • Business Of Giving Advice (16:36) • Getting Sloppy With Boundaries (21:58) • The Power To Know Themselves (29:20) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | When You're Squeezed | 00:40:06 | |
If we're a person who walks around with a lot of internal anger, rage, shame, guilt, blame impatience, frustration, negativity or anything that we've come to believe about ourselves, when we get “squeezed” - what's going to come out of us, is any combination of those things. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a look at what happens when we feel the squeeze of life. When we end up in a pressure cooker kind of situation, what is it that will be released from within us? Will we respond with Love or some version of fear? Another way to look at it is, when the stress or pressure is on, who is it that we want to be? Without the willingness to take a closer look at our patterns and to step into the transformative inner work that we all need, our ego will have us believing we are only the issues, struggles and pain that are inside of us, rather than the Divine Love that we truly are. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could get to that place, where we no longer felt “squeezed” or if when we do feel squeezed, what comes out of us only is love? So my question to you is what comes out when you get squeezed? And if you’re willing to be honest and you find that you don't like what comes out, then you know, it's time to get down to business and do the work. KK's Takeaways • Life Long Learner (4:56) • They Make Me Feel (8:57) • If What You Believe (14:02) • Blaming Others (18:08) • Ego Layers (24:27) • Transformative Work (29:00) • What Comes Out? (33:11) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them & help me to spread the good word and the Love. xo | |||
| 21 Mar 2024 | Cheap Shots | 00:49:10 | |
In the world today, you just can’t be on the internet and more specifically, on social media, and not see the way that people try to come for one another. There’s so many people with going around spewing their mean, hateful and ignorant comments all over everyone and everything. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the cheap shots that are being thrown around online from behind a keyboard or the safety of a screen. Brutal and unnecessary words being used to try to tear down the success and happiness of others by the unhealed authors behind them. It’s easy to feel tough when people think they’re anonymous, using a fake name, and live so far away, that they’ll probably never have to meet the ones they’re going out of their way to hurt. As individuals, we have to stop this behavior. We have to start calling ourselves on our own BS and be willing to look at, who and how we are really being. Are we choosing to operate from a place of fear – or - live from a place of love? Our life experience will be greatly changed based on that daily, moment by moment choice. Which space are you operating from? KK's Takeaways: • Creativity, Criticism + Support (03:43) • The Impact of Internet Trolls (07:34) • The Power of Kindness + Personal Development (14:57) • Empathy + Compassion in Personal Growth (20:42) • Self-Reflection (25:38) • Self-Awareness (28:13) • Mindfulness + Responsible Communication (33:51) • Self-Love, Healing + Spiritual Growth (39:25) • Spreading Love (44:38) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 10 Mar 2022 | Seeing Yourself Clearly | 00:44:36 | |
I sometimes wish that I could pull my eyeballs out of my head and pop them into another person, just so they can see themselves how I see them. So they could witness the Divine shine that I see when I look at them. It's like we walk around with blinders on to who we really are and miss our own brilliance. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about seeing ourselves clearly. If our mind’s not in the right place, this isn’t something we can always do for ourselves… but, if we surround ourselves with a few good friends or people in a supportive community, or group we may belong to; they can reflect back to us the truth of who we are. They can remind us of our goodness, our wholeness, our creativity, our strength, and our Divinity. They can also speak to us in a loving, fair, kind, graceful, compassionate way when we aren't living in alignment with who we truly are. It’s my hope that if you don’t already have at least one friend or person in your life that recognizes the beauty, the power, the brilliance and blessing that you are to the world; that this episode will inspire you to find them. How we see ourselves matters and sometimes we need a little reminder of just how brilliant and beloved we are. KK's Takeaways: • Not Your Gatekeepers (6:35) • Wonder Woman Bracelets (10:30) • Emperor’s New Clothes (15:23) • See Ourselves Clearly (20:19) • Peeling Back The Onion (25:05) • One Person In Your Life (29:31) • Christ Vision Or Mister Rogers Glasses (34:13) • Love Is Who We Are (38:52) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them & help me to spread the good word and the Love. xo | |||
| 16 Sep 2021 | The Soul Whisperer - Georgina Durcan | 01:35:46 | |
We all have access to spiritual and specific gifts; or what I call our ability to align to something beyond our physical body. However, I do believe that some people are far more finely attuned to their gifts. Just like the ones that my guest, Intuitive Therapist and Soul Whisperer, Georgina Durcan unknowingly became aware of at a very early age, but not in the ways that you would think. It wasn’t until later in life, after time spent in hospitals, sessions of electric shock therapy and heavy medications that Georgina made the conscious connection to God/Source that her soul was always searching for. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my dear friend Georgie and walking through her journey from a sensitive child who due to childhood trauma spent many of her younger years feeling alone, sad and misunderstood. To her hearing the voice of the Divine and rising up to take on the remarkable responsibility of using her intuitive gifts to first help herself and to know also help others and heal the world. KK's Key Takeaways: • The Mind Doesn’t Choose It (7:50) • Take Brave & Courageous Steps (13:42) • Using Your Gifts (21:21) • I Was So Afraid (36:41) • Gives Your Clarity (48:51) • History Of Healers (58:13) • Afraid Of Our Feelings (1:06:09) • I Have An Ego (1:17:54) • Guest Teacher in The Nest (131:30) Georgina Durcan is an Intuitive Therapist and is affectionately known as The ‘Soul Whisperer.’ She helps people move forward and transform their lives through 1:1 private healing and coaching, online group programs, self-study courses and live events. She is also the host of the Soul Side Up podcast. Through her work, Georgina helps her clients to connect with that part of them that rarely gets listened to but holds all the answers. She points the way for her clients to come home to who they truly are. She helps people to strengthen their connection with their internal guidance system that always leads to our highest good and greatest joy. She emphasizes that it’s really about you feeling that it’s you supporting you. She has trained in many different mind, body and soul therapies, most recently with the Chopra Centre in the States. For several years she was based in Vancouver, Canada and returned to Ireland in 2013. Her mission is to teach and guide people all around the world, to see the infinite possibilities that are there for them. WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georginadurcan/ Website: www.georginadurcan.com Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 | ARE YOU SERVING APPETIZERS? | 00:41:14 | |
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing a story about a recent FB comment I received about what I was charging for a drop-in class. I’ll discuss the small-mindedness, fear, and lack of understanding that often accompanies these kinds of random comments and criticisms and how it can sometimes behoove you to just STFU. We’ll also explore the importance of supporting fellow women in business and why it’s unfair for people to expect yoga teachers, etc. - to keep our prices the same over many years. I’ll also share the importance of a DSP (Daily Spiritual Practice) in helping people get their minds right and respond to situations with love instead of fear. KEY POINTS: • Masshole Attitude • Vikki with 2 K’s from Lawrence • Random FB Comment • You Don’t Know Me • STFU • Supporting Women in Business • Raising Our Prices • Importance of a DSP • The Nest - Group Mentoring Program
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 a yoga teacher of 24+ years, 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 blocks, rewrite stories, rewire 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 | |||
| 13 Aug 2020 | Validate Your Own Parking | 00:21:51 | |
In this world today (especially with the presence of social media) we’re constantly being asked to be noticed, to stand out and to prove ourselves so that we can appear or feel “special”. We create, write, post and share stuff “out there” - which leads us into a constant state of wanting or having to be validated by others. Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, spiritual teacher, host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast, founder of Fearless Flow™ Mentoring & creator of THE NEST Spiritual Membership. KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | On Regret | 00:34:24 | |
There are two main types of regret that people encounter in their lifetime; one stems from decisions made or actions taken that we’re not proud of and the other has us living in the past focused on some kind of action that we didn’t take or do. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re looking at regrets, taking them up out of the basement and into the light (of the front yard) where we can see them, own them, feel our way through them and finally begin to make our way up out of the muck and begin our healing.
Personal Experiences (3:23)
KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 30 Jan 2020 | How’s Your Character? | 00:45:52 | |
This week’s podcast and blog was inspired by something that was said at my favorite 8-Day writing conference down in FL. One of my favorite Boston Authors, Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, Gone Baby Gone, Live By Night) was talking about writing “Characters” in our stories and I couldn’t help but see the connection between that and Spiritual Integrity. Here’s the thing, if what we think/believe and what we “say” we believe are not in alignment with what we DO, there's going to be some suffering. Not only for us, but for those in our lives as well. Today on The Karen Kenney Show we’re asking the question; Who Are You? Is who we truly are aligned with the character that we display both in private and out to the world? Blind Date (4:59) Out Of Your Right Mind (8:20) Who Are You? (10:52) Love Connection (17:44) Fearless Moral Inventory (28:55) Garanimals (34:47)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
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| 14 Mar 2024 | Starting + Stopping | 00:38:32 | |
When we’re trying to create good, new, positive, or helpful things in the world - we sometimes find it hard to remain consistent and keep the momentum going. We might find ourselves in a pattern of starting and stopping again and again and again - which can lead to frustration and feelings of failure. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re flipping this pattern on its head! Instead of attacking ourselves – we're going to get curious, by shifting the focus from negative thinking and the kind of critical inner talk that has us berating ourselves - to a more positive outlook that considers what might actually be living underneath the struggle. There’s an intelligence beneath that “starting and stopping” and a wisdom inside of you and your Inner Teacher knows and understands your struggle. Right now, your nervous system might be inclined towards seeking safety and familiarity — and may need the support of a friend, a mentor, a coach - or even a private journal practice to help bring your why to the surface so it can be heard, held and even healed. Trying to change a habit can be wicked hard and our subconscious root causes can keep us feeling stuck — but there isn’t anything wrong with your path or in seeking support. This episode serves as an invitation for you to embark on a journey of self-exploration, to delve deeply behind the curtain, and confront the challenging questions that will uncover the root causes of your struggle with gaining momentum in the direction of your dreams. Will you join me? KK's Takeaways: • Consistency In Yoga Practice (06:45) • Building Spiritual Habits For Consistency (11:39) • Habit Change And Inner Resistance (15:35) • Internal Voices And External Forces Impacting Progress (20:04) • Habits, Identity, And Staying Motivated (26:02) • Overcoming Procrastination And Finding Inner Wisdom (30:52) • Self-Care, Mindfulness, And Compassion (35:06) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 | Possibility Instead of Promises | 00:45:17 | |
Life is full of all kinds of sales pitches! Even if you're not a business-owner or entrepreneur, in your own way you're still “selling” somebody something or trying to persuade the people around you. Just think about the last time you tried to get your kid to go to sleep, or suggested a meal to your sweetie, or tried to convince your friend to watch a particular show or movie. We may not even realize it, but we're always marketing our ideas and opinions. How we do that can vary drastically, depending on the situation and or what we’ve been taught. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a closer look at the difference between “promising” people an outcome, versus sharing the powerful possibilities a client could experience in their work with us. The thing we don’t want to forget is that part of the outcome (what people get out of it) - depends on their participation, proactiveness and priority (what people put into it.) This is why I prefer to dwell more in the realm of what is possible, to tell the truth about what becomes possible when we’re willing to do the work, put in the effort and stay consistent and committed! KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she... | |||
| 14 Sep 2023 | Eye Color Intervention | 00:46:55 | |
So many people, many of whom, because of experiences from their earlier and most formative years - have developed a low level or lack of self-esteem, self worth, and self confidence. Since we sometimes can't truly see our real selves, what we see instead and unfortunately also believe is the interpretations and judgments of other people's opinions, and reflections of who they think we are. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking back our authority and saying, I am the author of my story! Now, in the case of the eye color intervention that I did, I'm not talking about saying your eyes are blue, when they're clearly brown. I'm not talking about making things up and trying to force them. Rather, I mean we need to look closely at the beliefs that we hold and identify the stories that we tell and the identities we create. We need to check in with those from time to time from a place of understanding that we change, grow, heal, expand, learn, and transmute and every once in a while it doesn’t hurt to ask; is this thing about me still true? Because let me tell you something, I know there's a ton of people out there who are sitting on a plethora of superpowers and they don't even know it - because nobody has come into their world (yet!) to reflect it back or who helps them to see themselves in a new light! If you’re one of those people, I want you to know that I am here to intervene on behalf of your greatness, on behalf of your brilliance and maybe even take a little look at your bullshit too. Ha! We're all a little full of it in some particular way and sometimes it’s helpful to have another person who can help you look at those places that are challenging - it’s called growth. This is what the human experience is about; growing, learning, accepting and laughing at our shenanigans along the way. Are you ready to look at yourself through a new loving and a non-judgmental lens - and see yourself with clearer eyes? KK's Takeaways: • What Color Are Your Eyes? (6:03) • How Brown Eyes Are Easy To Identify (11:49) • We Have Blind Spots To Our Own Brilliance (17:04) • How Mentors And Coaches Help You To See Yourself More Clearly (19:51) • Question Your Beliefs (24:54) • Looking At Yourself With Fresh Eyes (30:08) • You Can't Outperform Your Identity (35:11) • The Power Of Seeing Yourself Clearly (40:19) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | The Scene Of The Crime | 00:33:58 | |
Sometimes as human beings that are doing personal & Spiritual work, we often try to go back in time to “the scene of the crime” of our childhood trauma or our old wounds in hopes of finding healing. We fantasize about “time travelling” to that particular person or prior place to finally try to get the love that we needed. We think that our problem can be solved somewhere “back there”, when really healing actually happens best, right here in the present moment. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about heading back to the scene of the crime and how it can sometimes leave us incapacitated or keep us from moving forward. As they say in some 12-Step and recovery programs, “You can’t build a better past” - meaning we can’t go back and change what we did or what happened to us. We want it to have been different but, as the brilliant somatic and trauma therapist Linda Thai says, we often resist the fact that “that ship has sailed”. Instead, hopefully we can find ways to navigate our past, assign new meaning to it, and gather tools to help us integrate the experience, find safety in our relationships now and move forward in our lives. The salve, the balm, and our healing medicine is found in the Love in the here and now.
KK's Key Takeaways Trying To Heal (5:22) Traumatized Kids (9:49) External Teacher (14:03) How Do We Do That? (18:31) Internal Stabilizers (25:32) Daily Spiritual Practice or DSP (29:52)
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 14 Oct 2021 | Knowing What's Yours | 00:41:56 | |
In today’s world, some people think that having a platform (like on social media) automatically means you must speak up about every situation that arises in the world. Now sometimes, I do say something or share some sort of commentary because I feel called to speak, to take action, to show up and write something; or send money. At other times I don't, but it’s never because I don’t care. The reality is, we’re not able to be everywhere, at all times, fighting every battle or speaking to every atrocity. It’s for this reason that I choose to start each day by asking for Divine help. The kind of guidance that comes from a Source way smarter than me. I ask for support to please direct me as to how to best use my mind, my mouth, my hands, my feet, my energy & resources, etc. I ask for Inner Knowledge and the Awareness of Mind to know my Self and to know “what is mine” to say or do something about. What I’ve discovered is that most people don't find it helpful, to get bum rushed by other humans who want you to hurry up and take a side or make a statement, or are trying to force you to have an opinion or an action plan about something that may or may not be yours to do something about. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the societal pressure that many people face when it comes to the events, tragedies and abuse going on in the world. A pressure that no one else has the authority to assert or inflict and yet many feel it’s their place to seek, call others out and shame them. There's a vibrational, energetic difference between being led from the inside versus being forced from the outside. I want you to be doing things out of Love and not out of fear. I want you to be doing and saying things because you feel called forth, rather than being pushed from behind by something outside of yourself. I really want you to know yourself and to “Know What's Yours” and to leave the rest. KK's Key Takeaways: • Why Aren’t You Using Your Platform (3:56) • When I Say Values I mean (14:04) • I Can’t Do It For Everybody All The Time (22:58) • I Pick Where I Feel Called (27:21) • When It Is Appropriate (33:53) • What Are Others Going To Say (37:22) Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or... | |||
| 13 Jan 2022 | Our Calculator & Our Compass | 00:36:22 | |
In our day-to-day life, we have both internal and external tools for figuring and feeling stuff out. If you need to know how much of a tip to leave when eating out, you can do some math in your head or you can do it on a calculator. The same is true when it comes to navigating and negotiating the affairs of the heart - the relationships we have with ourselves, with each other, the Divine and the world around us. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about getting to know and when to use our inner calculator and inner compass, also known as the head and the heart, the intellect and the intuition. Decisions can be made from both places, and I think sometimes it behooves us to check in with the wisdom and guidance they each hold. When you have decisions to make or need guidance to create and choose - just know that you have incredible tools within you and available to you that require a little willingness, trust, faith and deep listening. It's simply a matter of making wise use of each of them where needed and not relying on only one of them all of the time. KK's Key Takeaways: • Where Is North (4:22) • Internal Compass (9:20) • Intellect Vs Intuition (14:40) • The North Star (18:46) • Compass & Calculator (23:09) • Sometimes People Are Too Busy (30:51) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them & help me to spread the good word and the Love. xo | |||
| 11 May 2023 | Be The First You | 00:33:24 | |
On a planet of almost eight billion people, there’s only one you! And as a creative, entrepreneur or artist, if there's only one you and you're the first YOU, others can't really copy that sh*t!! (Although they may try!) HA! When it comes to creating content and sharing yourself and your work with the world, you might be thinking that your life is boring or that you don’t have anything someone else would want to see, hear about or interact with. But the truth is when you are fully yourself — when you are truly standing in your own spirit, essence, and power… When you’re sharing directly from that place of knowing yourself, this is what makes you attractive, magnetic and will have people wanting to work with you. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about being YOU - the authentic, real, one of a kind YOU… and not some watered down version of someone else. But you’ve gotta’ ask yourself, what does the real, first, one of a kind of YOU look like? Do you know what it means to be you and how to share that with the world? Send me an email or shoot me a DM, I’m curious to hear what you discover, when you slow down enough to ask yourself those questions. If you’re looking for help figuring it out, I have a brand new workshop series starting this month (May 2023) with my good friend and fellow weirdo, Emily Aborn - that I’d love to have you join us for. It’s called The Content Compass and you can learn more here: https://www.thecontentcompass.com/ KK's Takeaways:
Upcoming Online Workshop Series Mentioned: thecontentcompass.com Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no bullsh*t approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker + Life Coach, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. Karen guides those she works with to trust themselves, to learn through their own unique experience and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program: THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, integrative hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways - by coaching the conscious and unconscious mind and helping to transform Your Story To Your Glory! She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, life-changing, healing work while still laughing and having fun! She’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, plus a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 | If Life Was Like A Buffet | 00:36:07 | |
Have you ever felt like you’re taking on too much in your personal life or business? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about our lives as they might compare to a buffet. You know the restaurant/cafeteria style of eating where we get to pick and choose how much we pile onto our plates? Not sure how it is for you, but sometimes in this kind of setting, our eyes end up being bigger than our stomachs and our plates become way too full to finish. The same can be seen in our daily lives; people calling on us for help, looking for support, a bunch of events and activities that we want to attend, filling up the schedule, booking up all of our time and we end up with too much on our symbolic “plates” of life. We fill our day to day with so much commitment that we leave no room for ourselves to just BE, often taking it to the point of burnout. We need to be more aware of our limits, what we say yes to, who’s been “picking” off our plates and when it’s time to back away from the buffet! Ha! What have you been putting on your plate that you could delegate or let go of? KK's Takeaways
Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST, a powerful & practical online spiritual membership, mentorship & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, transformational retreat leader and has been an “accidental entrepreneur” for over 20 years. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her no BS approach to Spirituality. It’s part of Karen’s calling to help people rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit! She calls this transformational work, Your Story to Your Glory and it lights her up to see how putting this “down to earth” Divine alchemy into action, helps people to feel more empowered, happy, grateful and peaceful in their everyday lives! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and wicked fun guest for podcasts, live events, group retreats and mastermind programs, Karen’s been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including leading four weeklong workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Stop Apologizing For The Woo | 00:28:55 | |
Have you ever heard the statement, “I'm about to go all ‘woo, woo’ on you”?
Dwell In The Land Of Love (7:45) KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 19 Mar 2020 | Words Have Power | 00:42:20 | |
Our words have the power to uplift people and to create great change, but they can also be hurtful, harmful and debilitating to those around us. This intention to be purposeful with our words starts within our own minds. How we talk to ourselves is also in direct correlation to what we’ll eventually inspire or inflict out into the world and onto our brothers and sisters. We can use our words to either be loving or belittling. Join me as we talk about some helpful ways to be more mindful with our thoughts, our words and our actions (knowing that they will all leave an imprint on us and those around us) and as we ask ourselves the wicked important question: “How do I want to represent to the world what's truly on my mind and in my heart?” What You Will Learn On This Episode: Your Thoughts Become Your Words (3:42) Apologizing Doesn’t Remove The Mark We Left (11:25) The Divine Comes To The Quiet Mind (15:16) We Are Spiritual Beings (21:35) What We Need (23:54) Your Words Should Pass Through 3 Gates (26:45) Kindness Doesn’t Cost You Anything (30:53) Shut My Big Fat Mouth (36:13)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
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| 26 Mar 2020 | From The Why To The What | 00:39:20 | |
I’m pretty sure, that at some time in each of our lives, we’ve found ourselves asking this question... to God, the Universe, ourselves or whoever might be willing to listen: What You Will Learn On This Episode:
Forced To Slow Down (10:32) Reservoir Of Love (15:16) What Do I Want To Be A Conduit For? (22:26) Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.
She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001.
KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.
A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
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If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.
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| 04 Jun 2020 | The Nest | 00:34:13 | |
So much of the damage, trauma and issues that people struggle with in our adult years often stems from what I like to call “the childhood nest”. You know, the shit that was going down in our households when we were little kids.
She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.
A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening!
If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.
So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can | |||
| 22 Dec 2022 | Turn Words Into Works | 00:44:03 | |
When you’re doing personal development or spiritual growth work, it can be wicked easy to just gather lots of information and give the ol’ ego a feeling of satisfaction and superiority for checking another box! I read that book. (check) I listened to that podcast. (check) I took that course. (check) A lot of times people are doing all these things as a performative function, and not so much for the true depth of learning that actually comes from applying, practicing, embodying, living and being. In order for “miracles” to happen” - for that shift in perception, from fear to Love, to take place - or what I would call “your story to your glory” - where we’re really able to change our minds and transform ourselves through Divine alchemy, we need to turn the words we read, hear and consume into actual works. This requires taking action and not just talking about it. It requires us to take the things that we've heard and listened to, and actually spend some time getting a little intimate with them. As my friend Maryanne Sea says, “Information doesn't heal, intimacy heals.” Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about getting intimate with the words we receive whether those words come to us through reading, a course, a podcast, or the teachings of a mentor, and turning them into works by practical application. The living, being, embodying, practicing, and applying of them - if we want to see true, lasting, life altering change. Are you ready to turn your words into works and walk the walk and not just talk the talk? KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. | |||
| 14 Apr 2022 | One Bad Apple | 00:32:14 | |
Back in the day, before there were refrigerators, people had to store their crop harvest together over periods of time in big batches. Something that they learned, sometimes the hard way, is that just one bad apple that’s really bruised, rotting or starting to go bad gives off a gas known as ethylene. This gas affects the other fruit close to it by speeding up the ripening process and if left unchecked can eventually spoil the entire bunch. You’ve probably also heard the term “one bad apple” used in regard to people, meaning “Well, it's just one bad apple, the whole group isn't rotten”. Others have used it to say, “One bad apple is an indicator that there's probably more just like it”. Meaning a singular bad apple can affect the bunch with their negative behavior, demeanor, beliefs or attitude, creating the same or similar negative qualities that can affect those around them. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how what we surround ourselves with and what we allow within our own mind, has influence, whether that be for the good or the bad. This means we need to hold some level of vigilance over who or what it is we allow to come into our thoughts and into our lives. This extends to include the old stories and beliefs we hold in our mind. Is what we’re telling ourselves helpful, healing, and loving - or - have those old subconscious stories become harmful and a hindrance to happy living? A good question to consider is… Is what we think and tell ourselves spilling out into the world around us to the point that we’ve become the bad apple? And if so, what am I going to do about it to pluck out that “moldy fruit?” KK's Takeaways: • Be Mindful (7:57) • I Was Going Through A Lot (14:36) • We Get A Say Now (22:55) • Plucking Out That Moldy Fruit (26:43) • Old Subconscious Programming (27:42) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with... | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Normalizing Slow Growth with Meg Haines | 01:47:09 | |
We live in a world of “Go, Go, Go” where busyness seems to set the pace and as a result inner and outer stillness is almost nonexistent. For many, the thought of slowing down is wicked scary and it’s an idea and practice that people will avoid at all cost. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re hanging out with my friend, spiritual teacher, healer, and creative; Meg Haines to discuss the importance of slowing down, the power of feeling into the body and the “Intuitive Magic” that can be found in listening at a deeper level. Human beings are not machines. We have nervous systems. We need to process things. We have both feelings and emotions and for these reasons instead of getting caught up in the worldly idea of having to hurry up and hustle all the time, we want to encourage the normalization of slow growth. Slow growth allows us to feel things, move through them and heal them. It also creates a safe space to release our past stored emotional energies, explore where we have been, integrate the lessons and learning and see where it is that life is calling us to next. KK's Key Takeaways: • Normalize Slow Growth (6:01) • Come Back To The Now (11:07) • We’ve Been Sold To (21:01) • Put Ourselves In Little Bubbles (25:51) • Who Am I Supposed To Be (40:01) • If We Can’t Give Ourselves Grace (53:00) • Here To Be Truly Helpful (1:09:32) • Feeling Doesn’t Happen In The Mind (1:22:48) • Guest Teacher in The Nest Meg Haines is a spiritual teacher, healer, and creator of Divine Feminine Mastery & Intuitive Magic. She has trained under world-respected teachers such as Brian Weiss, John Holland, and Robert Holden, receiving certifications in Coaching, Angel Therapy™, Past Life Regression, Reiki I & II, and Integrated Energy Therapy™, among other healing modalities. She is also a trained dancer and performer, with a BA in Musical Theater from Emerson College. Meg is passionate about helping women deepen their connection with the Divine, honor their Soul's calling, trust their bodies' wisdom, and heal the blocks preventing them from fully loving and living, so that they can shine and serve in the way they were always meant to! SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg.m.haines/ Website: https://www.meghaines.com/ Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Four Finger Mug | 00:35:44 | |
Is there something that you're duct-taping in your life and crossing your fingers in hopes that it doesn’t fall apart? I know from my own first-hand experience as a kid growing up, that there are times in our lives when we have to work with the things we currently have, and that a hand-me-down might feel like a pick me up (on the right day and in the right context). However, this doesn’t mean that we have to keep settling for other people’s stuff later in life, just because it’s what we were taught or came to expect. The act of letting go, whether it be our material things, a personal relationship or business connection can be scary. Instead of finding a way to choose differently, we settle or hold onto familiar things, people, relationships, programs & programming, that have already served their purpose or are starting to be more harmful than helpful - just so we don’t have to be alone or feel like we’re going without. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about getting wicked clear about the who, what, when & why that we might need to say goodbye too. From bad business deals, to unhealthy personal connections, to the stuff we keep in our homes. Life’s too short to hold on to things or to tolerate stuff that’s no longer serving us or bringing us true happiness and fulfillment. What’s it time to replace? Your “Four Finger Mug” may just be on the horizon - but until you let go of the clutter and crap in your life, you may not be able to receive it. KK's Key Takeaways • Four Finger Mug (3:32) • We Are Not Doing This Anymore (6:53) • Saving My Pennies For Fruit Loops (15:37) • Why Am I Settling For That? (20:04) • Keeping Up With Joneses (25:04) • Don’t Just Toss It; Be Mindful (29:27) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 21 May 2020 | You’re A MF’n Peacock | 00:31:15 | |
If you know me at all, then you know I’m a bona-fide animal lover! Yet, people are often surprised that I love peacocks as much as I do, since they’re routinely perceived as prideful and arrogant. But I think they’re actually the opposite. They’re a pretty cool “example” of how to move through the world - not apologizing for being who you are, and not tucking their tail feathers or spreading their wings because it might make some other “bird” jealous, insecure or uncomfortable. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about remembering who we’re born to be and not being afraid to show your true colors. Recognizing that it’s possible to move through the world with confidence in who we are, understanding where we come from and knowing ourselves as a child of God, without showing up like an arrogant A-hole. Ha!
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Talking Divine Feminine with Luscious Hustle | 01:55:44 | |
Talk about a Spiritual Team On The Job (STOTJ)! My guests this week, Betsy and Laura Milne are two amazing women, business coaches and podcast hosts, who met online on Instagram about six years ago through what seemed like total chance. And, before you ask, they’re not sisters and they’re not even related! HA! They’re two women who just happened to have the same last name and as you’ll soon hear, the Universe had good reason to bring them together. Betsy and Laura were brought together by forces greater than them and that connection is what sparked them to create the growing community and brand, Luscious Hustle! A business that redefines what it means to “hustle” as an online female entrepreneur. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the Divine Feminine, Human Design Types, getting clear about your desires and what that means when it comes to our personal lives, our business, our relationships and most importantly our healing. KK's Key Takeaways: • How We Met (2:43) • Divine Feminine Leadership (19:34) • I Stirred The Pot (24:15) • 2020 Was Dark For Us (28:04) • The Vision Was Strong (29:30) • Human Design Types (31:59) • Blame Game (37:05) • Started A Podcast (40:07) • We’ve Been Copied (45:17) • The Moon Works Best (50:47) • It’s Not About Joy All The Time (53:52) • I Was Afraid To Be Seen (1:03:09) • Side Hustles (1:13:52) • Stability & Impact (1:21:41) • Wounded Feminine (1:28:48) • Get Clear About Desire (1:41:11) • Scrooge McDuck (1:42:22) Meet Betsy Milne and Laura Milne Betsy Milne & Laura Milne are business coaches, podcast hosts, and creators behind the growing community and brand, Luscious Hustle! So you’re probably thinking they’re sisters, right?! In fact, they were total strangers! ...who just happen to have the same last name. After connecting through an Instagram DM in 2016, Betsy and Laura became fast friends and business partners while living 3000 miles, in two different countries. Born from the ashes of burnout, Luscious Hustle was created to redefine what it means to “hustle” as an online entrepreneur. In less than a year, they harnessed their passion to build a six-figure business that supported the lifestyle and time freedom they craved. Together, Betsy and Laura mentor women through business development and human design alignment. They believe every woman possesses the power to lead herself to create a life and business of prosperity and impact while honoring the wildly feminine wisdom that lives within. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: https://www.luscioushustle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luscious.hustle/ Podcast: https://www.luscioushustle.com/blog Upcoming Winter Solstice Event: DESIRE Masterclass: https://luscious-hustle.thinkific.com/courses/desire-masterclass Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ -... | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Be The Living Example | 00:34:27 | |
Mahatma Gandhi was known for having said; “My life is my message.” Recently, I was thinking about my own mortality and one of the things I considered is… when I die, what am I actually leaving behind? Like, if I were to drop dead tomorrow… What would the message of my life (so far) have been? What would they say about me and my life at my funeral? What is it that people are going to remember about me? But more than that, what would they say about me now, today, at this moment? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re looking at the 6 steps I follow in my own life and teach to my clients about what it takes to be the living example in your life. Now it’s your turn. What do you think the message of your life would be (so far)? And if you don’t find it to your liking, are you willing to do something about it? KK's Takeaways: • My Life Is My Message Now (4:54) • The Six Steps (11:11) • How Do You Start To Model It? (15:52) • You Cannot Hide From The Truth (21:48) • How To Become The Thing (26:46) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 13 Jul 2023 | The Lens You Look Through | 00:40:12 | |
Growing up, life happens and “people be people-ing” - so all of these different scenarios play out all around us and some of those suckers can leave a mark. It can affect the way that we start to think, feel, believe and how we come to view ourselves, each other and the world around us. As a result, we are sometimes left with a “film of fear” over the lens we view the world with. This fear creates a separation between ourselves and others, ultimately making everything so much harder to “see”, process, connect with and ultimately navigate our way through life. A cracked or distorted lens leaves us unable to see clearly and determines our experience of this whole being human thing. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about changing the lens we look through. A Course in Miracles describes the world and how we perceive it as a “witness to your state of mind, an outside picture of an inward condition.” So, when we shift our perspective, from fear to love, we can start to see situations, ourselves and surrounding people with more clarity, curiosity and compassion. If the lens that we look through determines everything, the question is how clean and clear is your lens? KK's Takeaways: • Changing Your Lens - Changes Your Perception. (6:51) • Wiping Away The Veil (12:44) • Your Younger Self (15:03) • From Fear To Love. (20:12) • We’ve Been Hijacked (221:56) • The Lens of Fear (23:51) • The Lens Of Love (29:41) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Say It - Don’t Delay It | 00:35:54 | |
Throughout our life (if we’re lucky) there will be so many different situations and scenarios when the people who care about us will be there for us. Sometimes in providing opportunities for our growth, offering their advice or support, loving us through painful moments and offering a helping hand when we really need it. Whatever those moments look like for each of us, we shouldn’t wait to let those “human angels” know how much we appreciate them. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about missed opportunities that can happen because we choose to put off until tomorrow what we could be doing today. Things like saying, “Thank you”, “I’m so proud of you”, “I forgive you” or “I love you” or by giving a hug, making a phone call, sending a card or showing your gratitude. If we’re not practicing mindfulness and being aware, if we’re not paying close attention, then some moments that we can’t ever get back, just might pass us by. As I often tell my mentoring clients & community members, “We never know when the last exhale is coming”, so please say it - don't delay it.
KK's Key Takeaways • Breaking Down Our Walls (10:38) • His Heart Grew 3x Bigger (14:47) • Always Say Thank You (19:17) • Don’t Delay It (22:16) • Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (27:07)
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 10 Oct 2019 | Permission To Pivot | 00:41:58 | |
Life doesn’t always have us travelling in a perfectly straight line. We sometimes change our mind or decide to try something different and don’t always know where the heck we’re going to end up. Good news is, it’s totally cool to think you know where you’re meant to go but then still change your mind or direction if and when the time comes for you to pivot. In my own life, I’ve taken what I call the “Zig-Zag” path. Ha!
What You Will Learn On This Episode: Pivoting My Whole Life (15:01) You Are Allowed To Change Your Mind (20:51) Letting Go Of My Yoga Studio (24:18) You Are Going To Change (29:27) My Time Here Is Done (30:48)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them.
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| 20 Feb 2020 | Lessons From the Kobe Bryant Tragedy | 00:35:03 | |
In our current world of social media and internet access, we tend to “feel” like we actually “know” everyone (even though we really don’t), especially when it comes to famous people. As a result, sometimes their deaths can catch us off guard or stir up a lot of deep, personal, and unexpected feelings. One way or another, death is often a profound experience. And when it comes to the death of celebrities, the aftereffect of it can sometimes be surprising. In today’s podcast episode, Karen Kenney and I come together to talk about the recent passing of Kobe Bryant and what it means for each of us. There are lessons here for all of us. When someone we feel like we know (but don’t actually know) dies, it can stir up a lot of deep, personal feelings. We explore the complexity of those feelings and how to channel it into doing good in the world.
What You Will Learn On This Episode: Kobe Bryant’s Death (4:16) Larger Than Life People (10:03) False Idols (18:23) Stay In A Constant State Of Awareness (29:05)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review... | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Stop Making Excuses | 01:00:19 | |
If you really understand somebody's story, it's almost impossible on some level to not forgive them. However, that does not mean we have to excuse their shitty behaviour. For there to be any true healing for either side we have to hold the people in our lives accountable for their actions.
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it.
So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them.
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| 13 Feb 2020 | Balcony & Basement People | 00:42:29 | |
When I work with my Spiritual Mentoring clients, there’s an exercise that I have them do that’s based off of one of the Online Training modules that I created for them called: Balcony People. Just as it's important to know who the Balcony People are, you should also have a pretty good grip on who the “Basement People” in your life are too. Basement People are the ones that keep trying to hold you back, discourage you, or pull you back down into the “dirty water” - because they don't want you to actually shine too bright in your success. They tend to suffer from a lack of Balcony People in their own life. So rather than learning how to celebrate a friend or a loved one, they get jealous and want to drag them down into the dark cellar of misery with them. Today on The Karen Kenney Show we’re diving into how it’s not only important to have Balcony People in your life but to also BE a Balcony Person for others. The love, the light, the goodness, the holiness, and the creativity that we see in each other, is a super powerful and beautiful thing to have reflected back to us.
What You Will Learn On This Episode: Be Willing To Go Into The Basement (21:51) Dealing With Our Trauma (27:45) In-Person Live Events (37:37)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie | |||
| 21 Aug 2019 | Marley's Mutts & Pawsitive Change with Zach Skow | 01:03:50 | |
In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m wicked excited to be having a deep-dive, down-to-earth, heart-to-heart conversation with one of my bona-fide heroes Zach Skow. Zach is the Executive Director & Founder of “Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue” a non-profit organization that rescues, rehabilitates, trains and re-homes death row dogs from Kern County’s high-kill animal shelters. After a car accident, Zach struggled with alcoholism for years before he was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease in July 2008. He was given only 90-Days to live and needed to be sober for six months to qualify for a liver transplant - and during that time of sobriety, he said he felt scared, suicidal and struggled with self-love and acceptance.
CONNECT WITH ZACH: Zach Skow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachskow/ Pawsitive Change Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pawsitivechangeprogram/
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 | Do It For The Love Of It | 00:28:46 | |
Here’s a wicked good question to ask ourselves: Am I motivated by fear or Love? If you follow me at all online, you’ve probably seen me share some pictures of the strength training journey I’ve been on. It’s from the interactions and questions inspired by these posts that got me thinking about what creates a desire for change - are we doing things out of fear versus because we love to do them? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about what motivates us, what lights a fire under our ass and the intentions behind why we do what we do. Are we doing things because we hate some aspect of ourselves, or we feel the need to “fix” ourselves or we’re afraid of what will happen if we don’t do a particular thing? Or are we simply choosing things because we love doing them - we love how it makes us feel or the way it connects us more deeply with ourselves, others and with the world around us? Today’s episode is an invitation from my heart to the heart of anyone who’s listening… If you’re going to do something, do it because you love to do it, do it because you love yourself (or want to love yourself), and most importantly seek transformation, change and change work for the LOVE of what’s possible for you, your well-being, your happiness, inner peace and your life! KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and Life Coach. She's also a writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. | |||
| 05 Oct 2023 | The Four Stages of Learning | 00:40:24 | |
I think knowing how we best learn is super important and helpful. It’s good to discover for yourself, if you’re a visual, audio or kinetic learner, or a combination of two or all three. It's also helpful as you're learning to know what you don't know! 😆 Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the 4 stages of learning, and how they come into play in the different areas of our life. We’ll explore how we go from having incompetence to competence and we’ll be digging into the importance of staying curious when learning something new. Say goodbye to complacency and the old “been there, done that” way of thinking. Instead let’s keep our minds open, and be willing to be surprised at what we may find. Just like when we have babies or little kids around, they invoke a sense of innocence and wonder, because we're looking at things through fresh, new eyes along with them. Learning something new can be a wicked exciting time! Are you ready to let go of unconscious competence and open yourself up to a new stage of learning with me? KK's Takeaways: • Learning And Skill Development (5:21) • Recognizing Incompetence (9:07) • Improving Skills (13:56) • Mastering Skills (20:03) • Unconscious Competence (24:22) • Competence (28:16) • The Importance Of Staying Curious (33:33) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 01 Apr 2021 | From The Prison Yard To Harvard Yard with Andre Norman | 01:54:07 | |
By the age of 9, my guest had learned three lessons: 1) It’s okay to hit someone (after seeing his dad beat his mom) 2) I better protect myself (after kids threw rocks at him on his way to school and called him the “n” word ) 3) I can quit (after seeing his Dad walk out on him and his five siblings). Nine years old and this was his philosophy for life. Fast forward to 6th grade where the “cool kids” didn’t let him forget his status of being poor and their constant reminders drove him to a life of hustling just to keep up. With no goals and no destination, Andre spent the next few years drifting, robbing and stealing and eventually landed himself in prison facing a 100 year sentence. Not wanting to be the underdog, he ran all the gang activity within the facility. One day, after a long stint in solitary confinement Andre had an epiphany and realized that, yes he was the king, but he had become the king of nowhere. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking to motivational speaker, Andre Norman - author of “Ambassador of Hope” and founder of The Academy of Hope and transformational program “180x” about his journey from growing up in a poor family in Boston, to serving 14 years in prison, to getting his GED and finally being released. Since then, Andre’s mission has been to teach individuals and corporations how to turn any situation around. His solution-based recovery efforts have impacted regions, including Honduras, Bahamas, Sweden, Guatemala, Liberia and Trinidad. He has lectured on multiple TEDx stages, as well as Harvard University and London Business School. His innovative strategies against gang activity and inmate manipulation has improved correctional systems across the U.S. KK's Key Takeaways • 3 Life Lesson By The Age Of 9 (3:38) • King Of Nowhere (10:48) • Talking To Juveniles (13:47) • I Wanted To Help People (19:05 • Challenge Them To Be Greater (27:33) • I Wouldn’t Be Here (37:10) • You Can Change the Environment (50:48) • I Remember The People (55:40) • How Do You Help Them? (01:00:28) • You’re Not Late, Just Show Up (1:08:24) • If You Call - I’ll Show Up (1:16:01) • We’re Gonna Do This! (1:23:15) • We Win By Storytelling (1:24:58) • How To Stay In The Room (1:26:39) Andre Norman is the reason to believe in second chances. His tenacity and passion for people led him to start his transformational program, 180x, which works to redevelop underserved communities, repair families in crisis and reduce prison re-entry. Connect with Andre: Website: https://andrenorman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrenorman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrenorman21/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrenorman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYfwwmClQEvLi1KM_tZETcw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-norman-4789b021/ Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection | |||
| 20 Jul 2023 | What Went Down - Will Come Up | 01:08:14 | |
Our nervous system is always asking things like, “Am I safe?” Often this line of questioning begins when we’re wicked young - even pre-verbal. As children, we scan our environment and look around for someone to support, protect and provide nurturing and nourishment for us and for lots of kids in many instances, we didn’t find it. So it’s not so surprising that as an adult, you may not feel particularly safe or connected all the time and this can show up in our relationships. A lot of us are trying to navigate this whole being human experience as a healthy, kind, mature, emotionally intelligent adult, but we didn't always have a great beginning, or we maybe didn't have access to the tools, support, resources or good role models that would help us to show up a little bit differently. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how that trauma that happened in our early lives can run on repeat well into adulthood, if we don’t inquire about it, unshame it, and do our best to heal it. What went down — will come up, and sometimes it will arrive as things like anxiety, depression; and other habits, patterns or addictions that we may need outside support with. So be kind to yourself and take this episode as my invitation to slow down and start to pay attention to how things and you are showing up. Notice when unresolved stuff from your childhood is trying to get your attention and make this kind of internal work a priority, because this is one of the ways we can operate from a place of love and safety and wholeness, instead of fear. KK's Takeaways: • Fascinated By The Human Experience (4:02) • The Impact Of Childhood Trauma On Adult Relationships (8:26) • You Are Not Alone. (12:05) • Trauma Affects Relationships (18:07) • We Are Affected By The Environment That We’re In (22:45) • How The Word “Trauma” Can Be Taken Out Of Context (26:18) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 26 Jan 2023 | When Winging It Won't Cut It | 00:38:01 | |
When people are trying to create solutions, they’ll occasionally roll the dice and just “wing” the crap out of things. Hoping to skate by and rely on results that they've gotten in the past. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it’s a shit-show. Ha! When I was a kid I was often told, “Don't do anything half-assed. If you're gonna’ half ass it, don't bother doing it.” If you want to put your best foot forward and not settle for half-ass inputs and outcomes, then that’s the perfect time to call in an expert. A professional with experience and education that will help you dial a direct line to the results you’re seeking. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about making the investment in yourself and hiring the help you need to get you where you want to be. If you’re looking to create change or transformation in some part of your life and business, sometimes winging it on your own just won’t cut it. There are times when you need the insight, skill set and training of another person who has walked the path before you to help you navigate the way to your top! This might mean paying money to hire a coach, mentor or a trainer to guide you along the way - but the actual investment you’re making is in YOU! Remember; you matter, you’re valuable and you are worth the investment that’s sometimes necessary to help you achieve your goals and dreams. So, how about taking that next aligned step to show up with purpose and on purpose and not just wing it? KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | Will You Be Better For It? | 00:30:00 | |
Wouldn't it be cool if we all had beauty bursting from our minds like the blooms of a flower? Imagine if we had beautiful arrangements of thoughts, creativity, kindness and love brightening up the world around us with their vibrant color. The good news is, this symbolically is within the realm of possibility, but it takes a conscious effort of awareness on our part when it comes to the food, knowledge, relationships or entertainment that we put in us, on us and around us.. Mind bursting beauty requires that we pay attention to what we’re putting into our body and what it is generating back out. We have to ask ourselves…
Will I be better for it? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about reclaiming our power to choose what goes into our mind and our sphere of influence - just like we do with the food we nourish our bodies with. Slowing down and making more conscious choices gives us the chance to play a proactive role in our own happiness and healing! KK's Takeaways
Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, community, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways - by helping to transform Your Story To Your Glory! She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, life-changing, healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | You’re Writing Your Obituary Now | 00:28:24 | |
Everything that we are and do and who we are BEING right now: our thoughts, our words, our actions, how we're showing up and treating others, both human and animal… THIS is our obituary. I think so often, too often, we take life and the time we have here for granted. We really don’t like thinking too deeply about our own deaths, however I implore all of us to stop, take a pause, a moment of introspection and contemplation to really notice how we’re showing up and affecting the people, the animals, the environment, and the world around us. Today on the Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about what kind of impression or mark we’ll leave in the world and consider what people will say about us, when we are gone. When they capture our life in those few short paragraphs, and share the announcement of our death with the world, what will they share? Will we have left behind something that matters and ripples outward for the better for years to come? What will your obituary say about you? KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST, a powerful & practical online spiritual membership, mentorship & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, transformational retreat leader and has been an “accidental entrepreneur” for over 20 years. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her no BS approach to Spirituality. It’s part of Karen’s calling to help people rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit! She calls this transformational work, Your Story to Your Glory and it lights her up to see how putting this “down to earth” Divine alchemy into action, helps people to feel more empowered, happy, grateful and peaceful in their everyday lives! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and wicked fun guest for podcasts, live events, group retreats and mastermind programs, Karen’s been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including leading four weeklong workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. | |||
| 29 Apr 2021 | Show Up & Show Out | 00:36:06 | |
Are you just showing up in your life or are you taking that extra step to show out? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about a powerful experience I had this month with my new friend and author of “Ambassador of Hope”, Andre Norman - who not only preaches action in “showing up & showing out”, but also exemplifies it with his own life. Recently, he joined me and surprised the members of “The Nest” (my Spiritual Membership & Community) when he showed up physically in the same room as me on a call! (It was so fun!) His presence and dedication to go the extra mile, left an impactful mark of inspiration on all of us. If we can learn anything from this whole experience with Andre, from the beginning of how our paths crossed, up until where we are now - of having him sitting next to me in my own house, is that if we want something, we need to ask for it. Then when we receive it, we need to not only show up, we need to SHOW OUT!! I’d love to hear how you are showing up & showing out in your own life. KK's Key Takeaways: Boston Kids (10:15) People Were Moved (17:15) You Have To Show Up & Show Out (21:20) Andre Came To Serve (25:53) Am I Showing Up? (32:08) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 09 Feb 2023 | Universal Signs | 00:49:24 | |
Over the course of my life I've had way too many of what I like to call, “universal signs” to not pay attention and listen to them. They’ve given me so many incredible and fun opportunities, such as my first introduction to Marianne Williamson, discovering A Course of Miracles, finding the spot for my first yoga studio… to now in 2023, having a beautiful, new space to work with clients in. You may find there are some super scientific people that would say, these “universal signs” are really just because 95% to 98% of our decisions are coming from the unconscious mind and I’m just not aware of them - and maybe this is the case – but what I know to be true is that it works for me and has been a gift in my life! Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how something more Divinely Intelligent than me always seems to know my path or my next tiny step even before I do. They nudge, impress, speak up and propel me forward into what I am made for in that current moment. My only job in those moments is to slow down enough to become consciously aware, listen to what I’m feeling and hearing, trust and recognize what’s happening and then have the courage to ask … Does this feel aligned? Does this feel congruent? Does this light me up? …and if so, then to finally just say yes and take courageous action on whatever the next step may be. Whether we call them Universal signs, synchronicities or coincidences doesn’t matter to me and whether we say it’s my intuition, inner teacher, Holy Spirit, gut instinct, divine guidance or Spiritual Team On The Job (STOTJ), I don't really care. I just know that for me it happens a wicked lot of the time and I’ve learned to trust it. I also believe it’s something that all of us can become more sensitive to, more aware of and more finely attuned to, if we make knowing ourselves a priority and pay attention to how we respond to things like: people, places, projects and collaborations as a either full bodied “Yes!” versus a full bodied “No!” Are you receiving your Universal Signs? KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime... | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | Be Kind, Be Kind, Be Kind | 00:24:24 | |
One of the challenges of being human is that the ego-mind automatically leads with its opinions, judgements, and stories that will either build others up or more likely tear them down. It has no neutral thoughts and it’s almost always sure that it’s right and because of this, we think we know and understand where someone else is coming from.
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about having the willingness to let go of our judgements and allowing our preconceived ideas to fall away. It’s an invitation to practice being more kind.
Beautiful People (9:03) Someone Else’s Shoes (13:27) Instruments Of Peace (20:40)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, spiritual teacher, host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast, founder of Fearless Flow™ Mentoring & creator of THE NEST Spiritual Membership. KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 15 Aug 2019 | Social Media & Self-Worth | 00:39:36 | |
Social Media Platforms were created to be addictive. Sadly, many of us have fallen into that trap of co-dependency & can’t function without constantly checking our phones. A lot of people feel compelled to post so much vulnerable content online - we share our creativity, our dreams, what inspires us, what we care about... And when those posts don’t get the likes & shares we’re hoping for or people leave unwanted comments, we start to believe that we’re not worthy, lovable or good enough.
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega... | |||
| 28 May 2020 | Self Help Doesn’t End With Your Self | 00:31:45 | |
Nowadays, with all the craziness that’s going on, plus the obsessive nature of social media, it’s wicked easy to become hyper-focused on the self. To view everything through the small, distorted ego-lens of ME, ME, & more ME. So much so that we might forget to widen the lens that we’re viewing the world through. So that what’s in our field of vision and concern expands to include the welfare, perspective, justice and care for other beings and creatures.
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring.
She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001.
KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit.
A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | Under Pressure | 00:43:28 | |
Maybe you suffer from the same affliction that I have - which is I'm a hyper responsible person and have a nervous system that is still unlearning some old ways of being. And in this episode, what I’m highlighting is how this urgency pattern specifically shows up in my life by how much pressure I feel and put on myself to quickly respond to other people and their needs. This of course, doesn’t mean that I always try to swoop in and fix everything for everyone all the time, but I do feel a need and a have a drive to be of help to others both human and animal. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the pressure we put ourselves under when it comes to how we respond to others who are asking something of us. For myself personally it is the pressure of how quickly I need to respond when it comes to someone else’s needs and or requests of my support. Nowadays, there’s literally dozens of ways for people to get a hold of us and this episode is my invitation for you to join me in not putting yourself under so much pressure. The kind of pressure that if left unchecked, will only serve to eventually break us down. Instead, I invite you to set boundaries for yourself that provide you with the space you need to just breathe, consider the options and to take some time before you decide to jump in with both feet. And if you have them, use the helpful tools to take care of your nervous system first. (and if you don’t have them, a gentle reminder that this is part of the work that I do with people.) Then next time you find yourself caught up in the under pressure “shoulds” - slow down and ask yourself if you're doing things at a pace that feels good to you or because it’s right for you -or- because you’re afraid that you’ll feel guilty, judged, or rejected if you don’t? KK's Takeaways: • Pressure + Responsibility (03:00) • Internal Pressure + Sensitivity (08:01) • The Impact on Mental Health (13:51) • Boundaries + Self-Care in a Fast-Paced World (19:20) • Managing Stress + Responding to Demands (21:41) • Responding To Requests at a Comfortable Pace (27:29) • Prioritizing Self-Care (33:13) • Questioning Societal Pressures + Self-Love (38:05) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked fun! KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for... | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | The Voices We Carry with J.S. Park | 01:37:57 | |
I first discovered my guest online and was so deeply moved by his writing. The honesty, vulnerability and storytelling that he shared really landed in my heart and I got wicked curious about who he was and how he was inspiring the world. So I put on my little detective hat and dug further into the online life of Joon Park. It was this dive that brought me to his website; home to his very short, succinct and fascinating bio and that drew me in even further. I just knew that I had to have him on my show. Fast forward to today on The Karen Kenney Show... and it’s such a happy honor to share this conversation with chaplain and author, J.S. Park. We talk not only about his current life and role in working with grief-stricken people on a daily basis in one of the top ranked hospitals in the US, but we also look closer at the pain he himself experienced growing up as a Korean kid born to immigrant parents in the US. We take a look at how his experiences as a child, a former atheist and a martial artist shaped him to be the person he is and the path he walks today. Our conversation covered so many powerful topics that I believe will hit you right in the heart. For this reason, I don’t want to give too much away. I believe it would be better suited and way more fun, to have you experience the wonderful Joon for yourself. If this has piqued your curiosity, (and I super hope it has) and you want to know more about Joon like I did, then buckle up and join me for this fantastic, deeply heartfelt, inspiring conversation with J. S Park. KK's Takeaways:
Meet J.S. Park J.S. Park is a hospital chaplain, former atheist/agnostic, sixth degree black belt, suicide survivor, Korean-American, and loves Jesus. J.S. is the author of eight books, his most recent is titled, The Voices We Carry: Finding Your One True Voice in a World of Clamor and Noise. Published by Northfield/Moody. He currently serves at a 1000+ bed hospital in Tampa, FL, one of the top-ranked in the nation, and was also a chaplain for three years at one of the largest nonprofit charities for the homeless on the east coast.
J.S. PARK – SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: WEBSITE: https://jsparkblog.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jspark3000/ Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, as well as the founder of the community: THE NEST. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship... | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 | Tell It Like It Is | 00:51:52 | |
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the concept of “telling it like it is”. I got to thinking about this because people often say that one of the reasons they like to work with me is that they view me as someone who “Tells It Like It Is”. While I understand what they mean, I think the more accurate description is that, “I tell it like I am.” It would behoove us all to remember that we don’t actually see everything how IT really is - but more so, we see it as WE are. That means our perceptions and interpretations are shaped not only by our brain, but also by our thoughts, our feelings, our previous experiences, our identity and our past history. This is why A Course in Miracles says, “Projection Makes Perception”. And if how we “see” the world is affected by our brains and our minds, then it’s wicked important which lens we’re looking through and which teacher we’re choosing to look at it with: Spirit/Love or Ego/Fear. When we look at the world via Ego/Fear, we must recognize that we may be choosing to see ourselves, another person, or our circumstance through an extremely limited point of view or distorted lens. It’s through a DSP (Daily Spiritual Practice) that we’re able to get in touch with the expansive part of our mind that is always in communion with the Divine. The part of our mind that repeatedly returns to the memory of Love/Source and has access to our Inner Teacher, Infinite Intelligence, and dwells in the space where limitless possibility lives. When we work on transforming who we are from the inside out, we shift the teacher we choose, the lens we use, and the way we see. Over time we learn to look for and “Teach Only Love”, for that is who we really are. KK's Takeaways: • I Was On TV (3:08) • Tell It Like It Is (8:26) • Looking At Outside Authority (14:08) • Projection Makes Perception (20:40) • Unique Perspective (26:29) • Eyes The Portal To The Brain (31:19) • This Is So Powerful (36:41) Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram... | |||
| 08 Apr 2021 | Feeling Called, Not Convinced | 01:49:54 | |
Have you been curious about what the heck I actually do as a Spiritual Mentor or what it’s like to work with me? Maybe you’re thinking about joining my Spiritual Community & Membership “The Nest” and wish you could get a peek behind the scenes from some real-life members? If you’re someone that also likes to get it “straight from the source”, then this episode is for you! Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking to 4 members of The Nest about why they felt called to take that leap of faith and join. They’re here to share their stories about who they are, where they come from, what their dreams are and how the Spiritual and personal work we do in “The Nest”, has played a powerful part in their transformational growth and healing journey. We’ll hear from Dakota, Kealoha, Jodie and Scott - all people in different ages and stages - as they break down why The Nest has been a game changer for them and the impactful results they see happening in their life. My hope for this episode is that maybe you’ll resonate with or recognize yourself in their words, and perhaps come to see where a community like this can fit into your own life too. Maybe you’ll even find yourself curious and called to join us! If nothing else, I hope you enjoy the conversation, find inspiration and motivation through their stories and are able to walk away with some insight or clearer direction. If you do feel called to join, here’s the link: https://www.karenkenney.com/nest
KK's Key Takeaways • Felt Called (7:34) • Introductions (13:18) • How Are You Showing Up? (20:51) • The Stories Are Amazing (27:26) • Your Life Will Get Better (36:39) • Controlling Also Equals Fixing (45:29) • Getting Out Of Your Head (57:36) • Tough Love (1:09:51) • Let’s Take On The World (1:18:33) • A Good Mentor Saves You Time (1:35:10)
Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. | |||
| 06 May 2021 | Idiot Compassion | 00:34:09 | |
There have been times in my life where I have found myself being overly empathetic and compassionate to a fault. Times where I put up with or made excuses for someone else’s crappy behavior because I didn’t want to upset them or hurt their feelings. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about what is known in the Buddhist tradition as “Idiot Compassion”. Ha! Which is a wicked funny way to also describe what is sometimes called “enabling”. Idiot Compassion is the misconception that we’re somehow being loving by avoiding rocking the boat. Of course it’s good to be compassionate with others and to learn more of their story, so we can understand why they do what they do. However, it’s not actually kind or loving if we keep allowing them to continue hurting themselves, or others around them just because of their past. Being kind and compassionate is not about being a doormat. Sometimes the most loving thing we can say to someone else is, “No!”.
KK's Key Takeaways I’ve Made Excuses (6:26) He’s Such A Jerk (11:41) Don’t Want To Hurt Their Feelings (16:33) Need To Have Inner Strength (20:44) Bitter Medicine VS Poison (25:45) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 09 Apr 2020 | Divine Feminine Mastery with Meg Haines | 02:00:17 | |
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my friend, Meg Haines - spiritual teacher, healer and creator of “Divine Feminine Mastery”. Meg is passionate about helping women deepen their connection with the Divine, honor their Soul's calling, trust their bodies' wisdom, and heal the blocks preventing them from fully loving and living so that they can shine and serve in the way they were always meant to! Connect with Meg Haines: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg.m.haines/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meg.m.haines Website: https://www.meghaines.com/
Introducing Meg Haines (5:53) She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ | |||
| 30 Dec 2021 | Our Need For Mind Training | 00:56:12 | |
Recently I was watching a mini-series with actor, musician and now author, Will Smith and he was talking about the process of filming this documentary and writing his memoir. So as a creative person, I was doubly curious and fascinated. Something that Will’s father said on the show (you’ll have to listen to this episode to find out what it was) got me ruminating about what A Course in Miracles calls “our need for mind training”. Now, I’ve been a student and guide of A Course in Miracles for about 30 years and there are some lines that still just stop me right in my tracks, every time I read it. This is one of them: “An untrained mind can accomplish nothing”. This is so powerful because if we do not have the capacity to place our mind where we want it, which also means, if we can’t recognize that we’re having an insane ego thought, and if we can’t rein those suckers in, if we don’t have any kind of discipline or training of our mind, then we’re often going to find ourselves in positions where either we are suffering, or we are inflicting suffering on others. And if we’re not careful, we’ll end up creating chaos and leaving a path of emotional trauma or other kinds of destruction in our wake. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the importance of being able to observe our thoughts and feelings with, what I call, curiosity, instead of compulsion. Being able to slow down enough to contemplate, regulate and choose the quality of thoughts that will lead us to our desired outcome. So we can start to train our minds and discipline ourselves to understand that “even though I thought it”, doesn’t mean I have to react or do anything about it. I can pause, reflect and still choose differently, I could choose again, I could choose better, I could choose peace.
KK's Key Takeaways: • Giving People A Chance To Respond (8:43) • Learn To Control My Thoughts (17:32) • Is This A Helpful Thought (24:04) • Between Stimulus & Response There Is A Space (29:03) • The Ego Mind Is Petty & Small (38:28) • He Had An Undisciplined Mind (43:13) • How Do We Train The Mind (48:13) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow... | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | Benefit of the Doubt | 00:34:04 | |
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase before, “Giving someone the benefit of the doubt.” The dictionary says, “the benefit of the doubt” is the state of accepting something or someone as honest or deserving of trust, even though there are doubts. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how we often think that giving the benefit of the doubt is a courtesy we’re extending to the other person. But sometimes, when we extend the benefit of the doubt, our mental, our physical, our emotional and our spiritual well-being also benefits from this too. Another way to say this is we get to choose to see through the eyes of love, rather than fear, which means we don't have to give too much credit to our ego’s first and loudest reactions. This doesn’t mean that we become doormats, give up our common sense, or stop listening to our Inner Voice or abandon our wise discernment. However, there is a benefit sometimes to not just running with that first fear reaction of the ego, and instead, learning to slow down and take your time, so that you can assess a situation from a place of love. KEY POINTS: • Definition of Benefit of the Doubt • Being Called an Idiot • Practicing in Relationships + in the Car • The Importance of Perspective • Getting Your Panties in a Bunch • Giving Bad Evidence + Proof • Be Kind, Be Kind, Be Kind Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program - THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Mentoring in The Nest. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their connection to Self, Source and Spirit in down-to-earth, tangible, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process, of transforming “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift their minds from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor. Her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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. | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | Life Isn’t Like Curling | 00:30:18 | |
There’s an Olympic sport called “Curling” that involves bumpy ice, a smooth stone and some vigorous “sweepers” - who try to smooth out the path in front of the stone so it can travel farther and straighter. In our lives there's always going to be bumpy stuff that comes up for us. And, if we don’t feel mentally, emotionally, spiritually or physically prepared and are not equipped to do what it takes to “sweep in front of our own stone” we’re going to be left feeling stuck, stressed, anxious or depressed, and like life is too much to manage or too challenging to overcome the obstacles in our way. By getting our minds into alignment with the reality that life is going to be hard sometimes and understanding that there will be difficult hours or days, we can learn to accept that it’s all a part of the whole being human experience. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the difficulties we often encounter in life and how it’s a pretty normal part of the human experience to go through them. The key words here being, “go through”. The truth is, we all can build the foundation necessary to withstand hard times, not only underneath us, but all around us. So that when we find ourselves bumping up against these harder days and or moments, we don't just have to sit back and wish somebody else would come to save us or rescue us. We can step up to the plate, get “sweeping” on our own behalf and get done what needs to be done. KK's Takeaways:
Karen Kenney is a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST, a powerful & practical online spiritual membership, mentorship & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified Gateless Writing Instructor, transformational retreat leader and has been an “accidental entrepreneur” for over 20 years. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her no BS approach to Spirituality. It’s part of Karen’s calling to help people rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit! She calls this transformational work, Your Story to Your Glory and it lights her up to see how putting this “down to earth” Divine alchemy into action, helps people to feel more empowered, happy, grateful and peaceful in their everyday lives! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and wicked fun guest for podcasts, live events, group retreats and mastermind programs, Karen’s been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including leading four weeklong workshops at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. | |||
| 15 Jun 2023 | Stop Normalizing BullSh*t | 00:55:38 | |
It's amazing the things that we will normalize in life - both personally and professionally. Sometimes we do it because we feel helpless and hopeless and we think people or things won't change… we’ve maybe started to believe that no matter what we do, it's always going to stay the same. However, I am optimistic and see things a little differently for the world. I believe in the power of change. I believe in our capacity as people, especially when we come together communally - and not just as the one hero on the journey to save the whole world. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about not believing the world when it tells you that change is impossible or that you’re all alone in thinking that change is not only possible, but necessary. When enough people decide that they’re no longer willing to normalize the bullshi*t that goes on, then that’s where the journey to lasting change begins! As long as people are here, paying attention, believing in possibility, shifting perspectives and feeling purposeful - then people can choose to think in a new way, do something different, be somehow better, and the world can change. But first, we have to stop normalizing the bullshit… are you ready? KK's Takeaways: • Online Summit BTS (10:02) • Being Uninvited (20:02) • Client Perspective (27:18) • Making Extraordinary Ordinary (31:06) • Intimate Group Of 12 (40:41) • I Believe In The Power Of Change (41:43) Karen Kenney is known for her dynamic storytelling, sense of humor, and her no BS approach to Spirituality. She’s a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, spiritual teacher, and workshop presenter. An entrepreneur for 20+years, Karen brings a down-to-earth and practical approach to spiritual concepts that can be powerfully applied in both people’s personal and professional lives. She’s a Certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotist, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. Karen guides those she works with to create their own unique experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. In her 1:1 program THE QUEST, she brings together brain science, subconscious reprogramming, healing hypnosis, and spiritual mentorship to help her clients remove limiting blocks, rewrite old stories, rewire in new beliefs, and reimagine their lives! KK supports her clients, communities, and audiences to deepen their connection to themselves and the Divine in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways. She leads by example and shows that you can do deep, transformative, and healing work while still laughing and having fun! A student of A Course in Miracles for nearly three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 22+ years, and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation, Karen’s also a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and a transformational retreat leader. | |||
| 18 Nov 2021 | What Color Are Your Eyes? | 00:28:53 | |
Our identity is created through several different things but most often it all starts with our first experiences, and the environment we grow up in. Who we believe we are or the concept of ourselves, our ego; gets shaped between the ages of zero and eight. In our early years before the world gets its hands on us, we start out naturally knowing our full true Self; as children of God and extensions of Love. We are born pure, innocent, happy and peaceful beings; we enter the world in a place of wonder. Aware of our own brilliance and magnificence. Then slowly, the ego world takes hold and begins to imprint its version of “truth” on us. A mistaken truth which sadly many of us take as gospel. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re taking a look at the stories we take on, write and tell about ourselves. The kind of stories that have us believing we aren’t good enough, that we’re stupid, or we’re broken or not lovable. When the reality is actually the opposite. There may have been pockets of time when maybe you were fumbling around trying to figure it all out, but no matter what you do, no one can take away your true identity. The identity where you are worthy, loveable and capable of loving. While our “ego personalities” could probably use some work (Ha!).... that doesn’t mean we are broken and need to be fixed. Instead, we need to remember who we truly are, our real, capital S - Self, and work from a place of love and acceptance of who we came here to be. KK's Key Takeaways: • The Concept Of Identity (3:24) • Why Did I Think My Eyes Were Brown (8:24) • We All Have Things To Work On (16:07) • What Color Are Your Eyes (21:26) Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them & help me to spread the good word and the Love. xo | |||
| 18 Apr 2024 | You're Not in Trouble | 00:35:54 | |
I bet most of us can agree that we don't like feeling like “we're the problem” or that we might be letting someone down. When we make plans to meet up, or attend something together with someone else, or as in my story today, plan an event and then... life unexpectedly happens, the situation changes, and we have to cancel on them. UGH! It can be such an uncomfortable feeling when those thoughts of, “Oh, I'm going to let this person down” start racing through our head and our nervous system sets off the old childhood danger alarms. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how it’s okay to not always get it 100% right. It is okay to have enough self-awareness to know when we’ve reached our limit and something, somewhere has to give. The truth is… You are allowed to change your mind. You are allowed to make mistakes. You are allowed to make choices that might disappoint other people. You will come out the other side okay and “YOU ARE NOT IN TROUBLE” when you do. KEY POINTS: • Disappointing Others + Managing Anxiety (04:52) • Recognizing + Managing Emotions (09:38) • Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness + Personal Growth (15:32) • Managing Emotions from Past Experiences (20:17) • Trauma, Emotional Healing + Self-Care (25:26) • Finding Inner Peace (30:32) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 | Doing It Scared with Jessica Todd | 01:22:51 | |
So often when we see or hear about successful people, (especially in today’s world of slick social media marketing) it’s easy to think that their rise to where they are now was all smooth sailing. Truth is, our path in life can be a wicked bumpy and sometimes, especially when the odds are stacked against us, we have to just do it scared. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my friend Jessica Todd, owner of the premier Jessica Todd Salon in Portsmouth NH. We dive deep into her personal and entrepreneurial journey - how she both struggled in her formative years and the skills she developed along the way that have brought her to the successful stage she’s currently on. The ride hasn’t always been an easy one and it’s definitely filled with some difficult stories & life-changing moments, but JT (being the creative that she is) never let that stop her. From “dukes up kid” to now international Balayage Artist for L’Orèal Professional, Jess has taken her skills from beyond the walls of her salon to teaching, inspiring and leading hairdressers around the country and helping them to tap into their own artistry, creativity & passion. KK's Key Takeaways Welcome Jessica (3:51) Not Fitting In (8:51) Unconditional Place (11:33) How Did This Happen? (21:02) I Was Creative (29:23) Little Girl With The Rolled Down Socks (35:21) Balayage (48:42) Intentional Storytelling (58:47) Call The Bullshit (1:05:28) Where Am I Right Now? (1:11:28) Jessica Todd is the Owner of Jessica Todd Salon in Portsmouth, NH. She’s a Stylist, Artist, International Educator, Mentor, Dancer, Cat Mom, and Advocate & Warrior of Light. Through her 16 years in the beauty industry, JT has discovered a fierce determination to perfect her craft fueled by her innate passion for the industry. Jessica’s salon is the beauty destination in Portsmouth, New Hampshire not only because she’s driven by excellence, but also because she surrounds herself with the international leaders of her industry. JT is an expert in the art of Balayage, the most classical yet modern form of hair coloring. She’s become a master at sexy, natural-looking, low-maintenance color that thrills her clients and fulfills her passion for creating wearable, beautiful art. As a Balayage Artist for L’Orèal Professional, Jess has taken her skills from beyond the walls of her salon to educating, inspiring and leading hairdressers around the country allowing them to tap into their own artistry, creativity and passion. SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: https://www.jessicatodd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicatoddnh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshicatodd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JessicaToddNH/ Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people... | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 | Leaf Blowing Lessons | 00:35:49 | |
Like the Fall leaves that blow all over our yards, we can often get blown around by our thoughts. Have you ever been looking for the answer to something, and you say to yourself, “I'm just going to look this up real quick on the Google”... and before you know it, you've gone down some sort of rabbit hole that now has you scrolling on some social media site — and you're left wondering, “How did I get here?” You started to kind of follow those “blowing leaves” wherever they were going, and in the process you were just being taken wherever that “wind” blew you. Instead of setting your sail and directing and staying the course for what you intended, you were just getting blown all over the damn place. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about creating and showing up with focused energy and sustained effort. So instead of trying to “multi-task” a bunch of stuff, we approach things with intentional direction and purpose. When we train ourselves to “single-task” and stick to one thing at a time until it’s fully accomplished, we experience a sense of reward. This is also applicable when it comes to the transformation process, change work or personal development. If we encounter steps that feel overwhelming, breaking them down into manageable focused tasks can be wicked helpful - to both us and our nervous system. Whether you're creating a new habit or breaking an old one, working on some healing or spiritual growth - there's something super powerful about focused energy and sustained effort and good news is, we can choose that path on our journey of change! KK's Takeaways: • Using A Leaf Blower + Environmentalism (05:48) • Single Tasking, Distractions, + Focus (09:50) • Taking Small Steps Towards Personal Growth (14:13) • Habit Formation + Personal Growth (20:31) • Sustained Focus (24:39) • Mindfulness, Meditation, + Personal Growth (29:03) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 27 Aug 2020 | Something Stinks | 00:37:47 | |
OK, so this might seem like a total no-brainer, but it’s something that my Spiritual Team recently gave me a hysterical & humbling reminder about ----> We cannot fix a problem until we can clearly identify who, what or where the source of the problem is coming from. Something Stinks (2:43) Right In Front Of Our Face (9:07) Sometimes You Can Be So Sure (17:46) Helpful To Have Others With You (22:31) In The Vegetable Bowl (30:25)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, spiritual teacher, host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast, founder of Fearless Flow™ Mentoring & creator of THE NEST Spiritual Membership. KK is a certified Spiritual Mentor, a student of A Course in Miracles for 28+ years and a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a certified teacher & facilitator of the Gateless Writing Method and is currently working on a memoir. Teaching yoga since 1999, she became a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher in 2001 and got certified in Thai Yoga Massage in 2008 from the Lotus Palm School in Montreal. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” approach to Spirituality. Her signature Yoga & Writing Workshops, Fearless Flow™ Retreats & 1:1 Mentoring Programs utilize her transformational Your Story to Your Glory™ process and have helped hundreds of people to let go of their old stories of victimization and suffering, so they can choose Love over fear and live a new kick-ass story from a place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert, guest teacher and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen has been invited to speak and teach on various platforms across the country including the Omega Institute in NY. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 16 May 2019 | The Difference Between Toughness and Strength | 00:28:19 | |
Understanding the difference between toughness and strength. One is based on fear, one is based on love, one is based on knowledge of your self and one is theatre. It takes a lot of courage to lower you dukes. Love does not happen in a contracted state, you need to unclench your fist. What you will learn in this episode: ● You are Not Required to Stay in Grief 3:30
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie Instagram @karenkenneylive Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them. | |||
| 28 Apr 2022 | Word Of Mouth | 00:44:52 | |
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the power of “Word of Mouth” (WOM). WOM can be defined in a few different ways, but how it’s traditionally known is the passing of information from person to person using oral communication. This is simply where a person tells a story about either a real (or made-up) event to someone else. Word of mouth like storytelling has been around since the beginning of time. In many cultures, “the keepers of the stories” were revered for their gifts and for being the ones who held and shared the knowledge, anecdotes and history of the ancestors and the land. Without them, the clan had no past and with them came a vital sense of identity and belonging for the members of the group. Another facet of WOM I appreciate is spreading the good word about someone or something via referral - either by electronic, printed or verbal means. It’s like organic, spontaneous, heart directed marketing that inspires you to want to share your experience with others! I think it's wicked important that when we discover something we love, whether it's a product, a person, a place, or a program, that we use our own word of mouth power to help spread that love and show our support for both it and its creator. It matters because as you’ll learn from this episode what makes “Word of Mouth” so effective is that it all boils down to trust. Research has shown time and again that, “Consumers trust personal recommendations above all other sources of information in the buying process.” This same concept also extends to the people in our lives. The way we communicate with one another makes a difference. Through the power of our words, we have the ability to either tear them down or to lift them up, to “crucify” people or to “resurrect” them. So whether we write a testimonial, hit the “share button”, do a love shout out, make a referral or help someone see themselves as they really are, let's choose and use our words intentionally. May our own “word of mouth” communications be powerful, positive, impactful, genuine, generous, supportive, inspirational and trustworthy. KK's Takeaways: · Word Of Mouth Is So Important (10:06) · Make Some Referrals (15:56) · The Power Of Sharing (19:51) · Making Us Rude & Dumb (23:39) · I Can’t Wait To Give A Shoutout (26:03) · The Share Button - Use It Generously(35:06) · Leave The World A Bit Better (42:30) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, writer, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing,... | |||
| 19 May 2022 | Be Mindful Of What You Plant | 00:27:07 | |
Did you know that from the third trimester, when we're still in our mom's belly until the time that we're about seven years old, we are deeply programmable, open to suggestions and often operating in the brain wave states most associated with being hypnotized? Like little sponges, we soak up everything we hear, see and experience in our environments, including scary situations or mean statements like, “You're stupid, you're never going to learn, you're never gonna amount to anything, you're too fat, you're too ugly” and so much more. All the stuff that people mindlessly don't think about when they're saying it around their children, or directly to them and sometimes the stuff they repeat even to themselves.. These statements then get absorbed, and we become conditioned and indoctrinated into these particular ways of seeing ourselves, the stories we tell and believe and ultimately shows up in who and how we are being. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about being more mindful of what we allow ourselves to believe and what we’ll continue to allow in. When we're little kids, we’re not responsible for the things that were said to us or done to us. However, we are responsible for what we choose to do with or about those thoughts, meanings and beliefs now that we’re older. It’s our task to recognize that those stories are no longer serving us and are in fact, inhibiting us to the point that they have become harmful. Are you ready to rewrite your stories and transform your life? KK's Takeaways: • Overgrowth (4:39) • We Are So Deeply Hypnotized (10:54) • Old Beliefs Have Got To Go (17:21) • Ready To Stop Doing It On Your Own (23:58) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Certified Hypnotists, writer, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a certified yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor, workshop facilitator and transformational retreat leader. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from Boston University with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth”, no BS approach to Spirituality. She helps people to rewrite their old stories, shift their perception from fear to Love, and deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit. Using her signature process - Your Story to Your Glory™ - people learn how to transform themselves and their lives from the inside out, so they can feel empowered, play a proactive part in their own healing, and experience more fun, flow, and freedom! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, group retreats and entrepreneurial mastermind programs, Karen has been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I | |||
| 26 Oct 2023 | Being Two-Faced | 00:34:33 | |
Not everyone will be our “cup of tea” and we won't always be theirs - and sometimes this can even extend to seasons in our life. Meaning that, what was once something we needed, we no longer need now or what we once liked or loved - may not instill those same feelings today. It’s these moments of realization that have us taking a step back, unfollowing, disconnecting or even walking away from someone. But what does that mean if we still run in the same social or business circles as them and might see them again face to face? Are we being two-faced if we address them or interact with them politely? Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re looking at what it means to distance ourselves from someone and yet still be kind when we run into them. The truth is, we don't have to like everybody, but we can still treat each other with kindness. This doesn’t make us two-faced. This makes us decent human beings who have matured enough to stand respectfully in conversation with someone even if we’re no longer on the same page. There are of course nuances to this - just as with many other things - but so long as it wasn’t a harmful, destructive situation that required you to remove yourself, being kind when you run into them only serves to keep things civil and clean. It doesn’t have to be complicated; you don’t have to get into a sticky situation or over explain yourself. Just keep it clean, stick to your healthy boundaries and move on. KK's Takeaways: • Spirituality, Personal Growth, And Connection To The Divine (1:31) • Unfollowing/Unsubscribing From Social Media (6:26) • Unfriending And Unfollowing On Social Media (11:29) • Being Kind To People You Don't Like (16:30) • Being Nice And Toxic Relationships (21:44) • Setting Boundaries In Spiritual Communities (26:57) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 07 Jan 2021 | You’re The One You’ve Been Waiting For | 00:50:09 | |
Sometimes in life, we’ve gotta’ be our own hero. It does us no good to sit around waiting for someone else to come and save us. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about showing up for ourselves, making our own decisions and not asking permission from anyone to do it. The sooner we realize that there’s no knight in shining armour coming to our rescue and that we’re responsible for our own choices, peace, happiness & healing; the healthier and more complete we will be. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that we’ll never need or want any outside help. From time to time, we of course, will need some assistance, guidance and input from our external world. In fact, it’s totally OK and encouraged to seek support in the areas that we’re struggling in - so long as we don’t make that external support - the end all be all in every area of our life. We don’t want to wait around waiting for others to fix us, clean up our messes, complete us or to give you permission to do the things we know we need to do. Go out and be proactive in your own healing. Seek your own liberation. Be your own hero! KK's Key Takeaways I Can’t Do This Because They’ll... (7:37) A Little Outside Help (13:09) Be Your Own Hero (21:01) You Don’t Need Someone To Complete You (23:29) I Can Only Share What I know (28:54) Energy Exchange (34:12) I Just Need A Little Hel0 (36:25) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||
| 12 Mar 2020 | A Conversation with Dog Expert Sarah Wilson | 01:42:51 | |
As you guys know, I have six “furry kids” that my Sweetie and I have rescued and adopted over the years. It was because of one of these adoptions (Bucky Biscuits) that I met my brilliant friend and today’s guest, Sarah Wilson. Sarah Wilson is a Dog Expert and the genius behind “My Smart Puppy”. Over the years, she’s appeared on PBS, ABC, CBS and Fox to share her wisdom when it comes to the well-being and training of our dogs and how our deep connections can actually bring a much-needed level of health and happiness to everyone in our home.
What You Will Learn On This Episode: How I Met Sarah (5:32) Deficit Dog (7:50) Spiritual Carousel (24:33) We All Need Animals (40:35) This Is Not Going To End Well (50:38) Let The Dog Come To You (58:18) Animal Education (1:03:49) Dogs Do What They Understand (1:16:16)
Connect with Sarah Wilson: TWITTER: @MySmartPuppy FACEBOOK: @MySmartPuppyPage PERSONAL WEBSITE: https://sarahwilsondogexpert.com/ MY SMART PUPPY WEBSITE: https://www.mysmartpuppy.com/ ONLINE COURSES: http://www.mysmartpuppyschool.com/
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie | |||
| 28 Nov 2019 | Attitude of Gratitude | 00:26:43 | |
One of the things that I often ask my Spiritual Mentoring clients is: “In this moment, can you be grateful for everything that’s happened in your life so far?” And in the places where there’s still a big, fat NO ------> Like feck’ no, KK, I am so NOT grateful for that… death, divorce, disease, diagnosis, disappointment, disaster, etc. Why on earth would I want to give THANKS for THAT?) Whether we care to admit to it or not, we’re kinda’ attached to our traumas & dramas. Ha! What You Will Learn On This Episode: Love Is The Way I Walk In Gratitude (1:59) Lacking Gratitude (3:23) What Can You Be Grateful For? (4:54) Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
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| 11 Apr 2024 | Praise Up + Pull Down | 00:44:53 | |
I often say, “Humans love to put other people up on a pedestal of praise and then move them over to the cross of crucifixion when they see their humanity.” Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how people like to build others up onto a pedestal of praise and then when they eventually discover that other person’s humanness, weaknesses or even failures - those same people love to yank that pedestal out from under them. It's like there’s this expectation that because someone is good at something, whether that be science, acting, sports, writing, business, or music - that they’re then automatically predisposed to be good at all things straight across the board. That they are never going to make a mistake or God forbid, show the unhealed version of themselves. In people’s worshipping of internet heroes, influencers and “gurus” - it’s easy to forget that they are human. They are not God or even otherworldly. In many ways, they’re no different than people without the big platforms. Like us, they have their own insecurities, character flaws and unhealed places that could also use some inner work. As human beings, we should do our best to praise one another, love one another, and build each other up... and I have no problem with this practice of helping, supporting, cheerleading and lifting someone up! However, it’s a totally different thing to put somebody up on a pedestal and then toss our common sense out the window - only to then be disappointed because we find out oh, yeah, they're human. The reality is if we keep building people up on these wicked high pedestals and holding them to these impossible standards; when they're that high, there's only one place to go, and that’s down. Key Points: • The Tendency to Idolize + Tear Down Famous People (03:28) • The Human Tendency to Praise + Criticize (08:59) • Meeting Stephen King (14:22) • Spirituality, Ego + Equality (19:01) • The Dangers of Idolizing “Gurus” (24:19) • Inner Wisdom + External Teachers (29:38) • The Importance of Lifting Others Up (35:54) • Self-Awareness + Ethical Behavior (40:26) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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... | |||
| 07 Mar 2024 | Getting + Giving | 00:41:20 | |
Love isn't just reserved for romantic, sexual, or intimate relationships. Love is all around us and one of the most powerful things you can do is learn to love yourself. I'm not talking in some big grandiose, egocentric way, where you decide you are “special”. I’m talking about truly learning how to be in relationship with yourself - with both your ego personality / the small s / self and your Higher / capital S / Self. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about love and how every day is a great opportunity to spread some around! We don’t have to reserve it for holiday celebrations like Valentine's Day either. Why not celebrate Love every day? Look around you, there are so many reasons to give and receive love. As I always tell my students and clients, “Don't be stingy with your love”, you can start with yourself and then expand it out to the animals, other people and the world around you — let it ripple out exponentially and watch it come back to you! We were created to love and be LOVE and the more we practice this, the bigger it gets and the more there is to love. Will you join me in spreading more love today? KK's Takeaways: • Spreading Love (05:29) • Spreading Kindness (11:48) • Spirituality, Relationships + Inner Peace (16:43) • The Power of Prayer + Mindfulness (20:00) • The Importance of Giving + Receiving Love (24:27) • Grief, Love + Spreading Positivity (30:07) • Personal Growth (34:54) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 03 Aug 2023 | Be A Verb | 00:34:06 | |
I've noticed more and more that lots of people want to jump right into “being a noun” or “having a title” or “getting the results” and skip all the action pieces or as I like to call them - the verbs - required to get there. Saying things like: I want to be more, feel more, or have more like “fill in the blank” but the actions required to reach that outcome do not follow the statement. They’re all talk and no action - and they’re certainly not making use of the tools, the practices or the insights within their reach to make what they want happen or to move the needle in their next right direction. At some point, it becomes important to realize that one may be more attached to the idea of a thing - than to the actual requirement to achieve the thing. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how we do ourselves a disservice when we don’t back up our words with real-deal actions and how we can course correct and change all that when we consciously commit to following through and be a verb! KK's Takeaways: • Be A Verb (2:55) • All Talk No Action (6:04) • Talk Is Cheap (8:50) • You are what you do (11:00) • Bringing Your Dreams To Life (15:15) • Keep Your Word To Yourself (18:02) • Taking Action (23:35) • Spiritual Mentor (26:01) • Get Yourself In Gear (27:58) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ 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, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible! Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic. Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference. | |||
| 06 Jun 2019 | The Ability to Simplify | 00:39:37 | |
Are we living in alignment with the things that we say are important to us? In todayʼs episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we take a closer look at what it is we value in our lives. Finding authentic value means we have to ask ourselves something Liz Gilbert once shared;“What are we willing to give up in order to have the life we keep pretending to want?” What you will learn on todayʼs episode:
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie Instagram @karenkenneylive Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them.
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| 19 Sep 2019 | A Conversation with World-Renowned Business Coach Bill Baren | 01:29:44 | |
In today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re diving deep with one of my beloved mentors & friends, the one-and-only Bill Baren - Chief Executive Officer of The Big Shift LLC & Chief Product Officer of Empowered Education.
I love this conversation because we had a blast talking about everything from - being an entrepreneur, tough love, spiritual development, intuition, playing poker and "being the walking embodiment of your work". What you will learn on this episode: Connecting with Bill Baren (3:41) Entrepreneurs are Their Own Breed (6:35) Making Money Pumping Gas (10:49) Stanford Acceptance (15:22) Starting a Magazine (16:59) Held Back by Fear (20:20) On the Same Side (23:08) Letting Go of Expectation (24:08) I Love People Enough to Tell the Truth (36:40) Tough Love (39:22) The Business Oracle (41:17) Standing in the Line of Fire (43:19) Give Away Everything I Own (54:28) Lowly Assistant (1:02:27) Steady and Calm Vibe (1:22:32) Instagram (1:24:57) Bill Baren is the Chief Executive Officer of The Big Shift LLC and the Chief Product Officer of Empowered Education. Bill is a world-renowned business coach, educator, and a serial entrepreneur. He has started and grown four different multi-million dollar businesses and has mentored hundreds of 7-figure CEOs. Over 50,000 people from 22 countries have participated in Bill’s online and live trainings. He has a particular passion for helping mission-driven coaches step into their true genius and make their impact known in the world. Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in values in technology with an emphasis on computer science and a Bachelor of Arts in Russian literature from Stanford University. He’s a huge sports fan (Go Warriors and Stanford Football!) and loves hosting dinner parties with his wife, Gia. In his past lives, he’s participated in the World Series of Poker, has produced hit songs, and has DJ’d in five different countries in front of packed crowds. BILL BAREN SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/billbaren/ Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at... | |||
| 04 Nov 2021 | Knowing The Real Story | 00:51:56 | |
As humans, we’re natural born storytellers who are always trying to make sense of what we think is happening around us. The reality is that sometimes our “perception” has more to do with our ego mind projection, than what is actually playing out on the screen and in the scenes of our life. Stephen Covey said it in an impactful way; “We think we see the world as it is, when in fact, we see the world as we are.” Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about taking the time to know the actual story before jumping into the judgement of others, on what “we think” they’re saying, doing or how they are acting. There is power and deep level healing in knowing the real story. Just a little bit of information can go a long way and can sometimes lead to paradigm shifts that change everything; moving us from a place of fear and judgement into our true state; of love, kindness and compassion. KK's Key Takeaways: • Guilt In My Body (10:15) • We Write So Many Stories (16:10) • Paradigm Shifts (22:31) • I Can See Things Differently (29:55) • Making Minor Changes (34:36) • I’m Looking For The Cause (38:53) • Open To Hearing The Real Story (43:50) Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com Thank you so much for listening! If you're digging the show, I'd be wicked grateful if you would go to Apple Podcasts, hit Follow and then leave a star rating & review. If something I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them & help me to spread the good word and the Love. xo | |||
| 26 Dec 2019 | What Needs To Stay, Go & Grow | 00:51:09 | |
As we come to the close of another year, I’m often asked how I spend my New Year’s Eve. Truth is, I like to spend it at home in a low key, contemplative kind of way. I have a ritual that I do each year, where I sit down with blank sketch paper and a bunch of colored pens/markers. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re doing some personal and spiritual “gardening”. I’m going to share with you my annual 3-Step Process that I call: The Lessons, The Love & The Letting Go - that I use to narrow down what I learned, what I keep and the who, what and how that I need to let go.
New Year’s Day Brings Us A Clean Slate (4:24) Don’t Make The Plan By Yourself (8:14) Take Stock Of The Last Year (11:08) The 3 Step Process Is (18:11) Gardening Process (22:17) What Am I Willing To Prune Back? (26:56) Grow A Thought System Based On Love (33:05)
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KarenKenney TWITTER: https://twitter.com/karenkenneylive
Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to... | |||
| 21 Nov 2019 | A Conversation With Stacy Krecklow Of Ohana Kitchen | 01:15:13 | |
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with my friend Stacy Krecklow, co-founder of Ohana Kitchen about her story, her journey and her passion for “Servant Leadership Culture”. Stacy Krecklow is also one of my Spiritual Mentoring clients and a fellow “Masshole” originally from Amesbury MA. She now resides with her husband (Jay), four-year-old daughter (Prudence) and her adorable Wheaten Terrier (Henry) in Portsmouth, NH Starting at an entry-level position as a teenager, Stacy spent 18+ years working within a Culture-Based sustainable restaurant group called the Flatbread Company. During this time, she became impassioned about employee culture, community-focused business practices, and helped create the management leadership program for the Flatbread nationwide brand. This experience led her into her love of Business & Leadership Coaching. Along with creating her own Servant Leadership Systems for the Ohana Kitchen Teams, Stacy also currently works with entrepreneurs and upcoming business leaders. In 2017, Stacy & Jay opened their first joint venture: Ohana Kitchen - which is a fun, fast, healthy quick-serve Poke restaurant with care towards environmentally friendly practices and a servant leadership culture. They also offer vegan options! There are now three locations: Portsmouth, NH, Exeter, NH & Newburyport, MA. What You’ll Learn On This Episode:
STACY SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: https://www.ohana.kitchen Instagram: https://instagram.com/ohanatakeout Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ohanatakeout/
Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Teacher and has been a yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature mentoring programs: Your Story to Your Glory™ & Fearless Flow™ help people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization, so they can write a new kick-ass story from a place of inner power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads Transformational Retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY.
You can learn more and connect with Karen at: WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/ THE SUNDAY SPIRITUAL with KK: https://www.karenkenney.com/sundayspiritual KK FREEBIE: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie ... | |||
| 19 Aug 2021 | You Can't Force It | 00:33:48 | |
Let’s just admit it, sometimes as silly humans we do try to force things and we try to fight reality; especially when we don't want “it” to be how it is. As a coach, parent or an entrepreneur, really anybody who leads or guides people, whether it's a team of employees, a membership & community, or a mentor that has clients, the one thing we all know is we cannot make people do the work. We can hold the vision for them, we can cheer them on and we can show them the way - but like the old saying goes, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” It’s the same with people; no matter how much you might want “it” for them you just can’t force it. They have to be willing to play a proactive role in their own growth, transformation and healing. Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about loving and supporting people, but from a place of acceptance and understanding that we can’t force them to do even what might need to be done, for their own results, safety, health, happiness or peace. Sometimes it’s super necessary to take a step back and let the people you love people live out the effects of their personal choices and the consequences of being themselves. KK's Key Takeaways • He Needed Me (01:01) • You Can’t Make Them (5:56) • Self Sabotage (15:20) • Direct & Loving (20:27) • Hashtag #Dork Over Here (22:23) • If You’re Anything Like Me (26:57) Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, author, speaker, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show Podcast. She’s also the founder of THE NEST - an online spiritual membership & community. She’s been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for close to three decades, a yoga teacher for 20+ years and is a longtime practitioner of Passage Meditation. She’s also a Gateless Writing Instructor & workshop facilitator and is currently working on a memoir. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA, and graduated from BU with a degree in Communications. She’s known for her storytelling, her sense of humor, her love of the Divine and her “down-to-earth” practical approach to Spirituality. Her signature process: Your Story to Your Glory™ - helps people transform their old stories of victimization & suffering, so they can choose Love over fear, improve their most important relationships, deepen their connection to Self, Source & Spirit, and live from a place of forgiveness, flow, freedom & fun! A sought-after speaker, spiritual teacher, and thought leader for podcasts, shows, live events, and mastermind programs, Karen's been invited to speak & teach on various platforms, stages & retreat centers across the country, including the renowned Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. You can learn more & connect with KK at: www.karenkenney.com | |||