The Karen Kenney Show

Karen Kenney
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Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Podcaster and Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 25 years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 20+ years, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to the spiritual principles and practical tools that create powerful shifts in people’s lives, relationships and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST - and in her group program THE NEST. Her approach brings together tools that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She combines Brain Science, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship to 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 them to discover and deepen their own personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible and actionable ways. Her “Your Story To Your Glory” process helps people to shift their minds from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, empirical evidence and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and wicked fun! KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for 30 years, has been vegan for 20+ years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference. KK WEBSITE: www.karenkenney.com

  1. 1d ago

    STEVEN PRESSFIELD: ON RESISTANCE, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND SELF-REINFORCEMENT

    My guest today is legendary, bestselling author Steven Pressfield, who's known for his work on creativity, self-discipline, and how to overcome the inner force of what he calls, "capital R" - Resistance. He’s written 25 books including the wildly popular - The War of Art, Turning Pro, Do The Work, and Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants to Be - which have influenced tons of successful writers, thinkers, artists and entrepreneurs - including Ryan Holiday and Rich Roll. Steven wrote for 27 years before his first novel The Legend of Bagger Vance got published and made into a Robert Redford film starring Matt Damon and Will Smith. He’s also written a memoir Gov Cheese and many historical novels like, A Man at Arms, Gates of Fire, and his latest, The Arcadian! I’ve been reading and recommending his work for years, so to have him on the show felt like such a full-circle, meant-to-be moment! Here’s some of what Steven and I dive into in this episode: Resistance (with a capital R): That invisible, diabolical force that shows up every time you try to write the book, record the podcast, go to the gym, leave the job, or step toward your calling. “Resistance will kill you”: Steven shares why not following your creative or spiritual calling doesn’t just make you uncomfortable… it can slowly kill your spirit, your self‑trust, and your life-force. Self‑​Discipline & ​Ritual: We talk about why discipline gets such a bad rap, how it actually becomes an act of self‑love, and what it looks like in real life to “put your ass where your heart wants to be.” Art as a Spiritual Practice: Steve and I dig into the idea that we’re spiritual beings in a messy, beautiful, often painful world – and how making art (in any form) is one of the most powerful ways we can respond to and answer that. His new book, The Arcadian: He shares the 40‑year journey behind this story, karma, warriors, and what it costs a soul to live a life of violence… and try to find redemption. I also share a bit about my own writing journey with my memoir, and how bumping up against Resistance has pushed me deeper into my spiritual practice and creative life. This episode is for you if: 📌 You’re a writer, artist, entrepreneur, or big-hearted human with a dream 📌 You keep saying, “I’ll start tomorrow” (and tomorrow never quite seems to come) 📌 You feel called to something more, but resistance, fear, and self‑doubt keep tripping you up If that’s you, I think this conversation will feel like both a loving hug and a gentle kick in the pants. ❤️ CONNECT WITH STEVEN: Website Books Sarsaparilla Media Writing Wednesdays Resistance Reset (A Course) YouTube Instagram Facebook X TikTok KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  2. Aug 13

    SPIRITUAL ROAD MAPS

    On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I call spiritual roadmaps - those​inner ​"TripTiks" that help us ​to move from where we are ​-to​- where we really want to be​. I share a​ story about driving cross-country with ​one of those old-school, highlighted, AAA paper maps and how that kind of customized route is wicked similar to spiritual mentoring, coaching, and doing your own inner work. We dive into why ​reading more books, ​listening to another podcast, and ​buying another course ​(aka: just gathering more information) isn’t enough ​to create change - especially if you're not willing to apply what you’ve learned!​ ​I also share why no ​mentor, coach, therapist, or partner can “drive the ​feckin’ car” for you​.​ I ​mention A Course in Miracles, nervous system resilience, and personal responsibility - plus, why you’ve got to want the change more than anyone else in the room​! If you’re tired of feeling stuck ​over there on “Suffer Island”​... ​And you find yourself always ​saying you want change​, but ​then avoid ​doing what you need to do to chang​e, ​then this episode is ​a loving nudge just for you! ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. KK helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. Karen is also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  3. Aug 6

    COME TO YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS

    On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why it’s so important to come to your own conclusions - instead of blindly believing what the so-called social media influencers, armchair experts, critics, or even your loved ones say. I share a fun story about going to see Christopher Nolan’s new movie The Odyssey, and how the internet lost its mind with opinions about it. From there, I dive into the dangers of online influencers running rackets (like the “trad wife movement”), the sneaky ways people profit off of your self-doubt, and how easy it is to give your power away when you don’t slow down and think for yourself. We get into: 📌 Why other people’s opinions are not your truth 📌 How to gather your own evidence and trust your inner teacher 📌 The role of bias, comfort, and “gut instinct” in your decisions 📌 Why it’s OK (and smart!) to change your mind as you learn and grow 📌 How to stop blindly following the masses (especially when the “M” is silent) If you’ve been getting sucked into other people’s stories, social media “trends”, or influencer nonsense, this episode is your loving reminder to pump the brakes, think critically, and reclaim your own authority in your life. ❤️ KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  4. Jul 30

    EXPANDING THE TOOLS IN YOUR TOOLKIT

    On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what happens when we walk through life with only one “tool”. Which is usually our default reactions like - anger, shutting down, the silent treatment, judgment, or trying to fix everyone but our damn selves – and how that keeps our world and our relationships wicked small. I tell a story about my love for Swiss Army knives and Leatherman tools when I was a kid and ​use them ​as a metaphor for expanding your emotional and spiritual toolkit - ​now that we're grown-ass adults. 😆 We dive into why curiosity is such a powerful tool, how ​our old patterns can limit our ability to respond wisely, and I share some simple practices that you can start using when you feel anxious, activated, or in conflict. You’ll also learn: 📌 How “if all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail” shows up in your life 📌 Why a lack of curiosity can damage relationships and keep you stuck 📌 New emotional and spiritual “tools” you can add to your inner toolkit 📌 Practical ideas for communicating better and regulating your nervous system If you’re ready to move through the world with more calm, clarity, compassion, and choice, then this episode is gonna' be right up your alley! KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  5. Jul 23

    TALKING TO YOUNGER YOU

    On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I​'m exploring ​​what it means to “talk​ to younger you” ​- by ​l​ooking through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and “parts work”. (#notatherapist) I also ​tell a story about a middle-of-the-night moment where I woke up ​heard myself say, “I’ve got you,” ​several times and how that ​sparked a deeper conversation about exiles, protectors (managers + firefighters), and our capital-S Self​! I ​share a little bit about the 8 C’s of Self ​a​nd Self-Leadership (like curiosity, compassion, confidence, and calm)​ and why naming and befriending your parts can be ​f​un and healing​! P​lus, I give you a couple of simple ways to start reassuring your nervous system​... from bedtime rituals to inner-child check-ins​, so you can move through the world with more self-awareness, tenderness, and love. KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  6. Jul 16

    THE CONVEYOR BELT

    On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what I call “the conveyor belt” in our relationships. That sneaky belief that we’re somehow more evolved, more spiritual, or doing “more work” on ourselves than our partner or the people around us. I get into how, if we're not careful, this mindset can create hierarchies of “specialness”, insidiously erode connection, and block the love from flowing between you. So, instead of weaponizing our personal growth or psychoanalyzing our sweeties... How about we keep the focus on dealing with our “own blind spots to our own b******t”. 😆 I don’t know about you, but most people don't feel inspired to change or grow through shame or blame or judgement. Especially if you're coming at them with some kind of secret agenda, covert / overt manipulation, or these unspoken expectations. (People can feel the contempt that’s coming their way.) 🫤 A more productive approach might be to try leading by example, extending grace, and giving the people we love some space to grow at their own pace. KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  7. Jul 9

    THE MISSING PIECES

    In this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the ​"missing pieces​" in our live​s. Not just the painful things that happened to us​, but ​also the love, protection, ​witnessing, or tenderness ​that we didn’t get​, ​but should have. W​e get into how that silent absence ​of what was missing, can become its own kind of ​not often talked about trauma. I share about a recent death in ​t​he family​ and why I’m ​sad about and grieving ​a​ person I never met or got ​the chance to know​. I also connect how that ties into ​both what I call the “never life​" - which is the life that didn’t happen and ​now (for whatever reason) can’t​ happen... And, the lonely grief​ of what Cheryl Strayed calls the ​"sister life​" - that life you only got to live in your dreams and imagination. We explore childhood neglect, the trauma of omission, ​and revisit Linda Thai’s powerful teaching that​, “​Trauma isn’t just what happened, it’s what didn’t happen that should have happened​.” I also walk​ through how I ​often work with my own missing pieces: 1) Sitting with my feelings ​(instead of abandoning myself​). ​2) ​Being gentle and merciful with younger parts of me. ​3) M​a​king my way in the direction of acceptance. ​4) Eventually asking, “Now what?”- so ​I can start leaning back toward the light​ and new dreams. If you’ve ever felt sad about the family you didn’t have, the love you didn’t receive, or that​ version of your life that never got its time in the sun, ​then this ​one’s for you. KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

  8. Jul 2

    BABY BIRDING OURSELVES

    On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to “hold on loosely, but don’t let go” - not just in our relationships with others, but in how we treat ourselves. I share stories about a band, baby birds and bugs, a fantastic new book, and my own body - to explore why over-controlling, pushing too hard, and demanding “magic fixes” can actually slow down our healing. We dive into giving ourselves more space, time, and compassion - partly inspired by real life stories and experiences and also by Dr. Sula Windgassen’s new book: It’s All In Your Body… So that we can baby-bird ourselves with more gentleness, care, and trust in our own natural capacity to heal. KAREN KENNEY BIO: Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, podcaster, certified spiritual mentor, and coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent, and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self​-development, and transformational change work. Karen helps people to navigate this whole “being human” experience using a variety of practical tools, personal stories, and universal principles. She's been a yoga teacher for 25+ years, has been a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a Gateless Writing Instructor, the creator of WRITE CLUB , and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. She coaches clients individually in her 1-to-1 program: THE QUEST and in her HEART-TO-HEART DAYS using Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST. CONNECT WITH KAREN: Website: http://karenkenney.com/ Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

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Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Writer, Podcaster and Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-b******t approach to spirituality, self development, and transformational work. She’s been a yoga teacher for 25 years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast. A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 20+ years, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to the spiritual principles and practical tools that create powerful shifts in people’s lives, relationships and businesses. She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST - and in her group program THE NEST. Her approach brings together tools that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind. She combines Brain Science, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship to 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 them to discover and deepen their own personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible and actionable ways. Her “Your Story To Your Glory” process helps people to shift their minds from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, empirical evidence and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and wicked fun! KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for 30 years, has been vegan for 20+ years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference. KK WEBSITE: www.karenkenney.com

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  • Creator
    Karen Kenney
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    382
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © copyright 2019
  • Show Website
    The Karen Kenney Show

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