Episodes

ARE YOU A THERMOMETER -or- THERMOSTAT?
March 27, 2025

ARE YOU A THERMOMETER -or- THERMOSTAT?

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, you’re going to get a chance to discover if you’re a thermometer kind of person -or- a thermostat kind of person. Basically, a thermometer just records the temperature. It registers t...
THE FOUR M'S WE WANT TO STOP
March 20, 2025

THE FOUR M'S WE WANT TO STOP

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we explore the "Four M's" - those sneaky survival mechanisms that we sometimes picked up, while growing up, in our challenging family environments. Inspired by a Bill Burr interview I...
THE CARE BEAR STARE
March 13, 2025

THE CARE BEAR STARE

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into the surprisingly spiritual world of The Care Bears. And trust me, it's way more profound than you'd expect from cute, colorful teddy bears! I break down how these ado...
TOXIC POSITIVITY
March 6, 2025

TOXIC POSITIVITY

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive deep into the concept of “toxic positivity”. I explore how the well-intentioned, but harmful practice of forcing positivity can actually invalidate people's genuine emotional e...
YOU CAN PREPARE
Feb. 27, 2025

YOU CAN PREPARE

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the importance of preparing for both external and internal "weather systems" in life. Just like meteorologists can predict storms, allowing us to get ready for what’s to ...
THE MYSTIC JESUS with MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
Feb. 20, 2025

THE MYSTIC JESUS with MARIANNE WILLIAMSON

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I had the honor of speaking with my dear friend and spiritual mentor, Marianne Williamson. Marianne has been a speaker and writer on transformational wisdom for over four decades, and...
HAVING HOPE
Feb. 13, 2025

HAVING HOPE

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about my deep connection to a remarkable three-legged deer ​that we've named Trixie ​- who lives in the woods near my home. ​F​or the past 6 or 7-ish years, Trixie has become a...
HOW CAN I HELP?
Feb. 6, 2025

HOW CAN I HELP?

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the big impact of asking the little question, "How can I help?" I share the story behind the inspiration for this topic, and how it can be a valuable tool for deepening b...
STARTING YOUR DAY OVER
Jan. 30, 2025

STARTING YOUR DAY OVER

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the simple, yet powerful concept of "starting your day over". I love the power embedded in the idea that no matter how badly your day may have started, you have the abili...
THE UNSHAMING WAY with DAVID BEDRICK
Jan. 23, 2025

THE UNSHAMING WAY with DAVID BEDRICK

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I had the honor and delight of speaking with one of my teachers and mentors, David Bedrick! David is a teacher, counselor, attorney, and the founder of The Sante Fe Institute for Sham...
THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY
Jan. 16, 2025

THE THINGS PEOPLE SAY

On this short episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I discuss the fires that have been happening in the Los Angeles area and some of the comments I've seen online. While there has been helpful information being shared about evacu...
SLOW LEARNING
Jan. 9, 2025

SLOW LEARNING

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I discuss the importance of "slow learning" - especially in a culture that’s become so focused on “fast outcomes” and “quick results”. I share about my own experiences of needing enou...
HATCHING A PLAN
Jan. 2, 2025

HATCHING A PLAN

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea of "hatching a plan" as we move into the New Year. I discuss why it’s sometimes important to keep your plans kind of a secret… and how we only want to share thos...
LIFE WELL LIVED
Dec. 26, 2024

LIFE WELL LIVED

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about redefining what it means to create a "well-lived life." I challenge the common advice to "go big or go home," questioning whether that's really the only path to a meaning...
YOUR LIFE IS A REFLECTION
Dec. 19, 2024

YOUR LIFE IS A REFLECTION

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea that, “My life is a reflection of who I have been and the choices I have made.” Meaning that the current state of your life, relationships, habits, and experienc...
THE TRUTHIE-TRUTH
Dec. 12, 2024

THE TRUTHIE-TRUTH

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I introduce the concept that I came up with called “the truthie truth”. 😆 Using a personal story and a character from the popular HBO series, “The Penguin” - I discuss how people ofte...
REPLACE OR REPAIR
Dec. 5, 2024

REPLACE OR REPAIR

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I tell a little story about my car that highlights the difference between dealerships and mechanics. I discuss how the approach of “replace vs. repair” can be applied not only to our ...
THE KNOW, LIKE, TRUST FACTOR
Nov. 28, 2024

THE KNOW, LIKE, TRUST FACTOR

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I put a fun new personal spin on the concept of the “Know, Like, Trust Factor.” The KLT Factor is a common marketing strategy that’s focused on building relationships with clients/cus...
YOUNGER YOU
Nov. 21, 2024

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 Schwar...
WEAR THE DAMN SOCKS
Nov. 14, 2024

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...
TIME FOR A NEW PRACTICE
Nov. 7, 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...
THINK SOMETHING NEW
Oct. 31, 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 pat...
SOMETHING LOVES ME
Oct. 24, 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 toget...
ONE SECOND DECISIONS
Oct. 17, 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 - ca...