The Karen Kenney Show

Karen Kenney

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 read less
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YOUNGER YOU
Today
YOUNGER YOU
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a story about how I often talk about “Today me, thanking ‘younger me’ – for decisions that I’ve made.”Which led me to discussing the powerful process created by Richard Schwartz - called Internal Family Systems (IFS) – also known as “Parts work.”I share how it’s so important for us to have self-compassion when reflecting on our younger selves.I also dive deeper into the different categories of our various “Parts”, why they often get created, and removing the blocks and barriers that prevent us from accessing our true “capital S” Self.I also highlight the significance of the true Self and break down the eight qualities it embodies, like curiosity, calm, clarity, courage and more!By applying these IFS principles, we can cultivate a deeper understanding and acceptance of our past selves.This self-compassion can then empower us to integrate those younger parts and move forward with more wholeness and self-love. It's a powerful process of inner healing and growth.If you want to learn more about how to better understand and compassionately engage with the younger you – whether that was the you from 20 minutes or 20 years ago – this episode is for you! KEY POINTS:• Embracing Younger You• Cultivate Compassion, Not Criticism•​ Understand Your Exiled Parts•​ Unburden Your Protective Parts•​ Embody Your True Self Qualities•​ Investing in Your Own Growth + Healing• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program BIO: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
WEAR THE DAMN SOCKS
1w ago
WEAR THE DAMN SOCKS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share a story about the New England ritual of changing out our seasonal clothes. When I did this recently, I found a few items that inspired me to stop waiting for the right time or special occasion to wear them.I also discuss how this is tied to my recent deeper reflections on my own mortality, and how I want to spend the time I have left on the planet.I encourage my listeners to consider how now is the time to take action on your passions, your purpose, and those projects that you might keep delaying!I also emphasize the importance of telling people we love them, not putting things off and why we should just “Wear the damn socks!” KEY POINTS:• Wear Them Now• Contemplate Your Mortality•​ Theoretical Knowledge•​ Express Your Love•​ Don’t Wait for the Perfect Time•​ Live with Intention• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program BIO: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
TIME FOR A NEW PRACTICE
07-11-2024
TIME FOR A NEW PRACTICE
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about if what you’re doing is worth your time.Meaning, that it’s important to take the time to evaluate the effectiveness of your “practices” – spiritual and otherwise.I also discuss and distinguish the difference between theoretical knowledge and practical application.It’s one thing to try and consume a bunch of information – it’s a totally different thing to actually integrate it into your life.The bottom line is this… if what you’re doing isn’t creating positive changes in you, your thinking, your behavior, or your life…Then it just might be time for a new practice!And hopefully you’re choosing one that cultivate more unity and compassion, and lean more in the direction of Love. KEY POINTS:• Evaluate the Effectiveness• DSP – Daily Spiritual Practice•​ Theoretical Knowledge•​ Practical Application•​ Information vs. Integration•​ Practices for Challenging Times• Lean Toward Love• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program BIO: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
THINK SOMETHING NEW
31-10-2024
THINK SOMETHING NEW
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a little story about my desire to "think something new - about something old!"And whether the “old thing” that we wish to see through a new lens - is an old belief, mental pattern, behavioral habit, or a repeated story about ourself or others…Being able to shift our mind to see anew, is a wicked important part of personal growth and transformational work.I discuss some of my observations of how people often speak to themselves in unkind, or critical ways. (ouchie)So, I encourage you, dear listeners, to pause and notice your habitual thought patterns, and then use simple techniques to “interrupt” those well-worn grooves!I also outline my helpful 4-step process that I use with my Spiritual Mentoring clients called: “Your Story to Your Glory.”Lastly, I invite wonderful YOU to question your beliefs, be super curious, and have the willingness to think, believe, and grow in fun new ways! KEY POINTS:• Think Something New• 4-Step Process•​ Your Story to Your Glory•​ Observing Self Talk•​ Interrupting Patterns•​ Being Open to Change• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program BIO: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
SOMETHING LOVES ME
24-10-2024
SOMETHING LOVES ME
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a personal story that exemplifies the concept of "Spiritual Team on the Job" (STOTJ).I'll recount a series of events - that lead to a wicked fun ending - that are linked together through a chain of unlikely occurrences. We talk about how having a Daily Spiritual Practice (DSP) has helped me to stay present, reduce anxiety, and maintain the “faith” - even during challenging times.I also share about recognizing synchronistic "STOTJ" moments, and how I experience them as evidence that something loves me.I touch upon the power of positive self-talk and how I now recognize that negative self-talk, is really an “internalized voice” from my childhood that never really belonged to me.I also dive into how personal development work is not so much about becoming something new...But rather it's about removing the barriers that prevent us from recognizing the Love we already are and the support we already have.I wrap this episode up with the importance of Spiritual Community and the benefits and value of being part of a group like The Nest!QUICK KEY POINTS:• Embrac​ing ​a DSP (Daily ​Spiritual ​Practice​)• Recogniz​i​ng ​STOTJ (Spiritual Team​ on the Job) ​Moments•​ Reject​ing ​Negative ​Self-Talk ​Patterns•​ Cultivat​ing ​Supportive ​Community ​Connections•​ Remov​ing ​the Blocks to ​Love•​ Trust​ing ​Life's ​"Synchronicities​"• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program BIO: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
ONE SECOND DECISIONS
17-10-2024
ONE SECOND DECISIONS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share an idea that’s inspired by one of the “ass kickers” on my Spiritual Team, David Goggins!I discuss the concept of "one second decisions" and how the quick choices we make - can have long-lasting impact!I also explore the common struggles and temptations we face when we’re working on new habits, big projects, or pursuing our dreams.And how easy it can be when we start to feel uncomfortable, to make a decision to quit.But that’s when we have to remember why we started the project, the training, the relationship, or that goal in the first place!I also talk about how using tools like meditation, breathwork, and mantras can help us to support our nervous system and avoid self-sabotage.Finally, I encourage us all to make positive one-second decisions that align with our values and lead us in the direction of personal growth and transformation!KEY POINTS:•​ Embrace one-second decisions•​ Remember your "why"•​ Avoid self-sabotage•​ Utilize helpful tools•​ Build lasting habits• Choose growth mindset• The Nest - Group Mentoring ProgramRecommended Resources:• David Goggins' books "Can't Hurt Me" and "Never Finished."• Karen Kenney's newsletter and spiritual mentoring group "The Nest"BIO: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
WHEN HELPING HURTS
10-10-2024
WHEN HELPING HURTS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m exploring the concept of "when helping hurts." And how even our well-intentioned efforts to help others can sometimes do more harm than good.I springboard off of the idea from the old quote, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”And I highlight how the outcomes we hope for, can differ from the original intent behind our “helping” actions.I also share a few examples of misguided help, and how it can affect both humans and animals.We’ll explore how helping can even become enabling or codependent - preventing people from facing the consequences of their choices and learning from their experiences.Karen also discusses how helping can sometimes be a distraction from one's own personal issues, rather than a genuine desire to assist others.I love humans that want to help, and….  we need to be self-aware about our own motivations and the negative impact that sometimes arises from well-intentioned help.KEY POINTS:• Unsolicited Help• Intervening + Interventions• Codependence + Enabling• Help as a Distraction• Relying on AI• Setting Boundaries• Maintaining Dignity• 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
YOUR LAST WORDS
03-10-2024
YOUR LAST WORDS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m reflecting on my own mortality (and others) and our last communications.I talk about how we never know when or what our last words given or received might be.And how the quality and tone of our last communications with loved ones matter because they might unknowingly be our final words to each other.I also share about the emotional intelligence and maturity required to communicate effectively with one another, even when we’re pissed off or in the middle of a conflict.I also encourage us to reflect on some of the last words we’ve said or written to the important people in our life and to consider if they truly reflect our genuine feelings.If not, maybe now is the perfect time to take a few moments to send some love their way! xoKEY POINTS:• Mindful Communication• Last Words• The Show ‘Shrinking”• True Feelings• Relying on AI• Genuine Human Interaction• Reach Out• 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
BREAK IT DOWN
26-09-2024
BREAK IT DOWN
This episode of The Karen Kenney Show was inspired by the famous Lao Tzu quote, "A journey of 1000 miles begins with the first step."I share a personal story about another simple and effective tool I use that helps me to get big stuff done – by taking tiny actions!I’ll also talk about and explain a little bit about Kaizen – which is the fun philosophy of continuous improvement through small, incremental steps.Then, we discuss how breaking things down into small manageable tasks, can help us overcome those big feelings of overwhelm and tip-toe past fear.I also encourage you to celebrate small wins along the way as they can add up to create meaningful progress! Yay!KEY POINTS:• Big Goals• Tiny Steps• Tip-Toe Past Fear• Kaizen Philosophy• Building New Habits• Start with 1-Minute• Celebrate Small Wins• 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
GET IT IN GEAR
19-09-2024
GET IT IN GEAR
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing a sharing a simple, yet effective tool I often use to overcome resistance and take some action.I discuss when, why, and how I use this tool and the importance of creating what’s called “a bias towards action”!I’ll also explain how this wicked easy to use tool has helped me to interrupt the brain’s habit of overthinking and to beat that system we have in our head, that often stops us from taking action.This sucker is great for when you’re feeling resistance or dragging your feet, even though you know you want or need to get things done.This powerful pattern interrupt is especially helpful when you need to "knock it off" and get your ass in gear!I hope you’ll give it a try and then let me know how it works for you!KEY POINTS:• A Helpful Tool• Brain Overthinks• Get It In Gear• Feeling Resistance• 5 to 1• Pattern Interrupt• Bias Toward Taking Action• 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
ARE YOU SERVING APPETIZERS?
12-09-2024
ARE YOU SERVING APPETIZERS?
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
YOUR LAST WORDS
05-09-2024
YOUR LAST WORDS
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m reflecting on my own mortality (and others) and our last communications.I talk about how we never know when or what our last words given or received might be.And how the quality and tone of our last communications with loved ones matter because they might unknowingly be our final words to each other.I discuss the emotional intelligence and maturity required to communicate effectively with one another, even when we’re pissed off or in the middle of a conflict.I also encourage us to reflect on some of the last words we’ve said or written recently to the important people in our life and to consider if they truly reflect our genuine feelings.If not, maybe now is the perfect time to take a few moments to send some love their way! KEY POINTS:• Mindful Communication• Last Words• The Show ‘Shrinking”• True Feelings• Relying on AI• Genuine Human Interaction• Reach Out• 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
FINISH EACH DAY
05-09-2024
FINISH EACH DAY
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing a couple of quotes that have been instrumental in helping me to not beat myself up about the past. We’ll explore how the mind loves to travel back in time to all the past places where you messed up or got it wrong.I’ll also share a different way of looking at things and a helpful approach to making peace with when we’ve been clumsy.Instead of dragging our past into our present (and ultimately our future) – we can chose a new way of being with ourselves and others!KEY POINTS:• Helpful Quotes• Travel Backwards in Time• The Clumsy Places• Finish Each Day• Powerful Pattern Interrupt• You Are Reborn• 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
LEAVE IT BETTER
29-08-2024
LEAVE IT BETTER
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m discussing the concept that I share at the end of every episode, “leave it better”.We’ll explore the power of consciously leaving people, places, animals and yourself - better than how they were first found.I’ll also share a few different stories and examples of people and companies that operate from a “care the most” attitude.Plus, I’ll mention a few less than stellar experiences I’ve had lately where I definitely did not feel the caring vibe.I’ll wrap things up with an invitation to reflect on the importance of slowing down, making conscious choices, and the personal integrity and accountability in creating a “culture of care”.KEY POINTS:• Leave It Better• Jesse Itzler + Marc Hodulich• Care the Most• Peanut• Extra Candy• Creating a Culture of Care• The Good, Beautiful, and Holy Challenge• 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
STOP BUILDING CAGES
22-08-2024
STOP BUILDING CAGES
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about why we want to “stop building cages” for ourselves and others (inspired by a favorite poem by Hafiz.)We’ll also explore the importance of not limiting people because of our own insecurity, fear of change, or need to control.Instead, we’ll discuss the power of “dropping keys” through encouragement, enthusiasm and empowerment!Plus, I share some helpful questions to ask ourselves and some action steps to help us create an experience of more love and expansiveness, instead of fear and contraction.KEY POINTS:• My New Sweatshirt• The Small Man• Stop Building Cages• Fear of Change• Dropping Keys• The Good, Beautiful, and Holy Challenge• 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
YOU ARE NOT THE THINGS
15-08-2024
YOU ARE NOT THE THINGS
Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about a new way of looking at the challenging things, the difficult things, and the negative things, that we might have encountered in life.We’ll also explore the idea that we don’t have to be defined by the things that happen to us and how it’s important to distinguish between our true Self and the traumas and hurts we’ve experienced.We’ll discuss the power of stories and how they shape our beliefs and identities and how no matter what happens, “a cloud doesn’t put out the sun.”Plus, I encourage us to shift our over identification from the physical body - to remembering our true spiritual identity as an extension of the Divine.KEY POINTS:• The Good, Beautiful, and Holy Challenge• Not Defined by Things• Trauma vs. True Self• The Power of Stories + Beliefs• Remembering Our Wholeness/Holiness• From Body Identification to Spirit Identification• 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
ALL NIGHT DINER
08-08-2024
ALL NIGHT DINER
I recently told a funny little "Knock, Knock joke" - that also led me to some spiritual principles that I think are worth sharing!So today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about my playful perspective on “Jesus and God”, and how I think that they’re available to people on all kinds of spiritual paths.We’ll also discuss how the Divine is always open to everyone, regardless of childhood programming or cultural beliefs.Plus, we'll dive into why it helps to reopen our connection to the divine, using that "private door" that exists within you!KEY POINTS:• Knock-Knock Joke• Jesus’ Sense of Humor• Private Door Within• Trust Your Inner Teacher• Divine is Always Open• From Fear to Love• You are Worthy• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program KK BIO: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
Practice Being Present
01-08-2024
Practice Being Present
I asked my Inner Teacher for some guidance about, “What’s something wicked helpful that I could share with my listeners?”And I got one word in response, loud and clear: BRFWA.So today on The Karen Kenney Show, I’m sharing this easy 5-Step process that can help you to be more present, calm your nervous system, and help you to better navigate both emotional and physical discomfort.We’ll also discuss importance of being in the “here and now” present moment when it comes to personal growth and potential healing.Plus, we'll dive into the importance of interrupting habitual responses and how to cultivate more practical mindfulness through techniques like BRFWA!KEY POINTS:• Inner Teacher Guidance• BRFWA Technique• Kripalu Center for Yoga + Health• Swami Kripalu (Bapuji)• Allowing Emotions• Riding the Wave• Ego Loves to Time Travel• Divinity Meets Humanity• The Nest - Group Mentoring ProgramKK BIO: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
Keeping Your Commitment
25-07-2024
Keeping Your Commitment
What do you do when you're having a hard time keeping your commitment to yourself, or some habit or change you want to make?Today on The Karen Kenney Show, I'm going to share one little quick tip that I taught to the folks in my group mentoring program - The Nest - that they told me made a wicked big difference!We’ll also discuss the difference between creating rituals vs. habits, and the importance of performing actions with reverence and meaning, rather than just rote and mechanically!Plus, we'll dive into the importance of recognizing your inherent worth and potential, rather than viewing yourself as broken or in need of "fixing".KEY POINTS:• Daily Spiritual Practice (DSP)• Habits vs. Rituals• Rote vs. Reverence• Recognizing Your Worth• Keeping Your Commitment• The Nest - Group Mentoring ProgramKaren 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
271 - I Call Bullsh*t
18-07-2024
271 - I Call Bullsh*t
What do you do when you live in a world where there’s just so much bullshit going on?Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about what to do when it seems like the whole world is going crazy!We’ll dive into our temptation to blame others for everything that’s going on and going wrong.Plus, we’ll discuss how we can be a helper by examining our own behavior, cultivating inner strength, aligning with Love, and “tending to one’s own garden.”This is an invitation to “become the alternative” to fear and to spread more love in the world!KEY POINTS:• Welcome baaaaack• New Tip Jar• Bullsh*t Experiences• Do Your Homework + Vet People/Businesses• Overwhelming World Events• Temptation to Blame Others• Examine Our Own Behavior• Cultivate Inner Strength• Become The AlternativeKK BIO: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.