The Peace Podcast

Karey Warriner

Just Give Me Peace- whatever that looks like. As we endure the throes of life, real peace seems like a distant memory. But peace can be found…in all the things. This podcast encourages you to identify the peace in the chaos, stretch those inner calming muscles, and settle in to the stillness that results. Peace is a real thing, and everyone can have it. It just takes some exhaling, a little education, and a whole lot of recognizing what it actually looks like. Let’s find your peace, whatever that looks like for you. ❤️

  1. 1d ago

    S4EP38: Just Give Me Back My Mental Space… whatever that looks like

    What if you're not lacking discipline? What if you're simply living in an environment that constantly competes for your attention? Notifications. Social media. Emails. Podcasts. News. Text messages. We're consuming information from the moment we wake up until we close our eyes at night. But somewhere between scrolling, multitasking, researching, and keeping up with everyone else, we can lose touch with our own thoughts, priorities, and experiences. In this episode of The Peace Podcast, we're exploring the psychology of attention, digital distraction, cognitive overload, and the hidden cost of constantly consuming without fully engaging in our own lives. We'll talk about why constant stimulation can make stillness uncomfortable, how social media influences comparison and what we perceive as important, and why the things we repeatedly give our attention to shape our mental and emotional environments. Because sometimes the answer isn't another productivity hack, another podcast, or another piece of motivational content. Sometimes the answer is learning to disconnect from the noise long enough to reconnect with yourself. You'll discover why protecting your attention is an important form of self-care, how to recognize the habits that are fragmenting your focus, and one simple exercise to begin reclaiming your mental space. A question to consider: Are you actually living your life, or are you spending so much time consuming everyone else's that you're missing your own? Your attention is one of your most valuable resources. Be intentional about where you spend it. 🎙️ Listen to this week's episode of The Peace Podcast and start making room for a little more presence, clarity, and peace. #ThePeacePodcast #DigitalWellness #ProtectYourPeace #MindfulLiving #MentalWellness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellness #IntentionalLiving

    S4EP38: Just Give Me Back My Mental Space… whatever that looks like
  2. Oct 26

    S4EP37: Just Let Me Receive… whatever that looks like

    You've probably heard that it's better to give than receive. But what happens when you're so used to being the one who gives that receiving starts to feel uncomfortable? In this episode of The Peace Podcast, we're exploring the psychology of receiving and why so many women struggle to accept help, support, kindness, and care—even when they desperately need it. If you're the dependable one, the problem-solver, the friend everyone calls, or the woman who always seems to have it together, you might recognize yourself in this conversation. We'll unpack how excessive self-reliance develops, why being cared for can challenge your identity, and how the fear of vulnerability can keep you stuck in relationships where you're always giving but rarely allowing yourself to receive. Because sometimes, the very independence that once protected you can make it difficult to experience the mutual, healthy relationships you deserve. Here's the truth: receiving isn't weakness. It isn't selfishness. And it doesn't mean you're taking advantage of someone. Healthy relationships require reciprocity, and you deserve to experience the freedom of being supported, too. You'll learn how to begin receiving without guilt, practice accepting kindness without immediately trying to repay it, and recognize that you don't have to earn every ounce of care you receive. Your practice this week? The next time someone offers to help, resist the urge to say, "I'm fine" or "You don't have to do that." Instead, try saying, "Thank you. I appreciate that." And let yourself receive. Because peace isn't just learning how to pour into everyone else. It's learning how to let someone pour into you, too. If this episode resonates with you, share it with a woman who is always showing up for everyone else and might need a reminder that she deserves to be cared for, too.

    S4EP37: Just Let Me Receive… whatever that looks like
  3. Oct 19

    S4EP36: Just Help Me Become Who I’m Meant To Be … whatever that looks like

    Who are you becoming—and are the choices you’re making today helping you get there? In this episode of The Peace Podcast, we’re exploring the power of future-self thinking, identity transformation, and intentional living. If you’ve ever felt haunted by your past, frustrated by old patterns, or wondered why creating lasting change feels so difficult, this conversation will help you shift your focus from who you’ve been to who you’re becoming. Research shows that our connection to our future selves can influence the decisions we make today. Drawing on research by psychologist Hal Hershfield and insights from behavioral science, we’ll explore how your identity shapes your habits, how visualization can support goal achievement, and why the small decisions you make every day matter more than you think. Because your future isn’t built in one big decision. It’s built in thousands of small ones. In this episode, you’ll discover: How connecting with your future self can improve decision-making and help you make choices that serve your long-term goals.Why identity plays such a powerful role in personal growth, habit formation, and lasting behavior change.How mental rehearsal and visualization can help you prepare for the life you want to create.Why small, consistent decisions can lead to meaningful, long-term transformation.How to stop allowing your past to define your future and start living with greater purpose, confidence, and intention.Your reflection exercise: Imagine meeting the woman you’ll be one year from today. Write her a letter. What would she thank you for starting? What would she encourage you to release? And what would she tell you to stop tolerating? You don’t have to become her overnight. You just have to start making choices that move you in her direction. If you’re ready to break old patterns, embrace personal growth, and create a life that reflects who you’re becoming, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Listen to The Peace Podcast for honest conversations about healing, self-awareness, healthy relationships, faith, and becoming the woman you were created to be. Subscribe, share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder, and take one small step toward your future self today. #ThePeacePodcast #FutureSelf #PersonalGrowth #IdentityTransformation #IntentionalLiving #HabitFormation #SelfDevelopment #WomenWhoHeal #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealing

    S4EP36: Just Help Me Become Who I’m Meant To Be … whatever that looks like
  4. Oct 5

    S4EP35: Just Give Me Fulfillment… whatever that looks like

    Just give me fulfillment… whatever that looks like. Maybe you’ve had that thought. Not because your life is terrible. Not because you aren’t grateful. But because somewhere along the way, you became really good at functioning—and forgot to ask whether the life you’re functioning in actually fits you. You can be successful and still feel unfulfilled. Busy and still feel stuck. Responsible and still wonder, “How did I get here?” In this episode, we’re talking about what fulfillment actually means—and why it has less to do with achieving more and more to do with alignment. We’ll explore the psychology of values-based living, the connection between purpose and wellbeing, how chronic busyness can disconnect us from ourselves, and why intentionally creating your life matters just as much as healing from your past. Because healing isn’t only about recovering from what happened to you. It’s also about becoming intentional about what happens next. This episode will help you ask: • What actually gives me energy? • What consistently drains me? • Am I living according to my values—or simply meeting everyone’s expectations? • What have I been doing because I chose it, and what am I doing because I’ve always done it? • What would a life that actually feels like mine look like? You don’t need to blow up your entire life. You may just need to start paying attention to what your life is telling you. Listen to this week’s episode of The Peace Podcast: Just Give Me Fulfillment… Whatever That Looks Like. Because the goal isn’t to create a life that looks impressive. It’s to create a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and truly yours. #ThePeacePodcast #IntentionalLiving #Fulfillment #PurposeDrivenLife #ValuesBasedLiving #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingJourney #WomenAndWellness #LifeAlignment

    S4EP35: Just Give Me Fulfillment… whatever that looks like
  5. Sep 21

    S4EP33: Just Give Me Visibility… whatever that looks like

    What if the thing holding you back isn’t a lack of confidence—but a fear of being seen? You know you’re capable of more. More creativity.
More leadership.
More purpose.
More impact.
More of the life you’ve been dreaming about. And yet… you hesitate. You second-guess yourself.
You worry about what people will think.
You stay quiet when you have something valuable to say.
You tell yourself you need more experience, more confidence, or more permission first. But sometimes what looks like humility is actually self-protection. And what feels like a lack of confidence may actually be a fear of rejection, criticism, judgment, or outgrowing the version of yourself that other people have become comfortable with. In this episode of The Peace Podcast, we’re talking about why women play small, the psychology behind fear of visibility, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and why confidence usually comes AFTER we take courageous action—not before. Because feeling unqualified doesn’t automatically mean you’re unqualified. And playing small doesn’t make you humble. You can be grounded AND visible.
You can be humble AND bold.
You can be afraid AND still move forward. So here’s the question: If you weren’t afraid of being judged, what would you do? Write it down. Then take one tiny step toward it. #PlayingSmall #FearOfBeingSeen #FearOfJudgment #ImposterSyndrome #SelfDoubt #ConfidenceForWomen #WomenInPurpose #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #FindingYourPurpose #ChristianWomen #FaithAndPsychology #WomenAndConfidence #ThePeacePodcast

    S4EP33: Just Give Me Visibility… whatever that looks like
  6. Sep 14

    S4EP32: Just Give Me Transformation Without Resistance… whatever that looks like

    Have you ever wondered why your relationships start feeling different when you start healing? Sometimes personal growth doesn’t just change you—it changes your relationships. When you stop people-pleasing, set boundaries, become more emotionally healthy, or decide you’re no longer willing to participate in unhealthy patterns, the people around you may not always celebrate the change. And that can be lonely. Systems resist change.
Growth disrupts old roles.
Boundaries expose relationship dynamics.
And healthy relationships learn how to adapt. Here’s the hard truth: not everyone benefits when you become healthier. That doesn’t automatically mean every relationship needs to end. But it does mean you may need to pay attention to who supports your growth, who resists it, and who only feels comfortable with the version of you who was easier to control, please, or depend on. In this episode, we’re talking about why growth can create tension in relationships, what happens when you stop playing your old role, and how to navigate changing relationships with wisdom, discernment, boundaries, and grace. Try this today: “Which relationships support my growth—and which relationships seem to require me to stay the same?” 🎙️ Listen to the full episode. #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipHealing #Boundaries #EmotionalHealing #PeoplePleasing #SelfWorth #ToxicRelationships #RelationshipBoundaries #PersonalTransformation #EmotionalHealth #HealingJourney #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndHealing #WomenAndHealing #ThePeacePodcast

    S4EP32: Just Give Me Transformation Without Resistance… whatever that looks like
  7. Sep 7

    S4EP31: Just Help Me Understand Why Healthy Feels Boring

    Why Healthy Relationships Feel Boring After Chaos Have you ever met someone who is kind, consistent, emotionally available, and genuinely good for you—but somehow, you just don't feel the same spark? Or maybe you've found yourself repeatedly attracted to emotionally unavailable people, inconsistent communication, mixed signals, or relationships that keep you guessing—even when you know those patterns aren't healthy. You're not necessarily broken. And you may not be incapable of recognizing healthy love. Sometimes, your nervous system has simply learned to associate unpredictability with chemistry. In this episode of The Peace Podcast, we're exploring why healthy relationships can feel boring after you've experienced emotional chaos, inconsistency, attachment wounds, or relationships that kept you in a constant state of uncertainty. We'll talk about how attachment styles, nervous system regulation, familiarity, intermittent reinforcement, and emotional conditioning can influence who we're attracted to and what we interpret as chemistry. You'll learn: • Why familiarity can feel like attraction—even when the relationship isn't healthy
• How inconsistent communication and mixed signals can create powerful emotional attachment
• Why emotional highs and lows can be mistaken for passion or chemistry
• Why secure, emotionally available relationships may initially feel uncomfortable or "boring"
• How healing childhood and relationship wounds can change your patterns of attraction
• Why choosing peace doesn't mean you're settling
• How to recognize the difference between feeling connected and feeling activated
• Why the relationships you wanted in your younger years may not be the relationships you need today Because sometimes the butterflies aren't butterflies. Sometimes they're anxiety. And sometimes what feels boring isn't a lack of chemistry—it's the unfamiliar experience of feeling safe. If you're healing from toxic relationships, anxious attachment, emotional unavailability, people-pleasing, childhood trauma, or patterns of choosing relationships that leave you emotionally exhausted, this conversation is for you. Ask yourself: "Do I feel connected—or activated?" Healing doesn't just change how you feel. It can change what feels attractive to you. 🎙️ Listen to The Peace Podcast and discover what happens when you stop chasing chaos and start learning how to recognize peace.

    S4EP31: Just Help Me Understand Why Healthy Feels Boring

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Just Give Me Peace- whatever that looks like. As we endure the throes of life, real peace seems like a distant memory. But peace can be found…in all the things. This podcast encourages you to identify the peace in the chaos, stretch those inner calming muscles, and settle in to the stillness that results. Peace is a real thing, and everyone can have it. It just takes some exhaling, a little education, and a whole lot of recognizing what it actually looks like. Let’s find your peace, whatever that looks like for you. ❤️