The Karen Kenney Show

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it really means to be “in the commitment business.”I share some stories about yoga classes, Spiritual Mentoring, and my Sweetie’s life as a professional musician to illustrate the difference between being committed to the idea of change -vs- taking the gosh-dang consistent actions that actually create it!We’ll look at human nature, the psychology of commitment, and how places like Planet Fitness - and personal items, like unused guitars, and dusty yoga mats - reveal what we’re committed to (or not). Ha!I also invite you to take an honest look at your life and ask, “What am I committed to this year?”, so you can align your time, energy, and resources with what truly matters most.You’ll hear one of my favorite quotes about commitment (it’s a good one!), learn why I always say, “The Universe can’t get behind wishy-washy”…And we get to consider the magical notion that when we fully commit - Providence often opens unforeseen doors, and provides people, support, and opportunities that we never could have planned for or dreamed of. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO: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-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She’s a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. She’s also the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAY via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind.She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain.Her work is designed to encourage independence (not co-dependence) for her clients and to help people learn to better know, love, and trust themselves!CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how important it is to think for yourself - especially in the age of influencers, grifters, and bro-science “experts” - including those being revealed in the Epstein files.I share a little modern-day PSA about being on the lookout for online scams, shady spiritual teachers, coaching programs with “culty” vibes, and podcasters who try to sell us an image, rather than the truth.I add in a favorite Bruce Lee quote about how a “good teacher protects you from their own influence” and will do their best to keep pointing you back to your own Inner Teacher, intuition, discernment, and critical thinking!You’ll hear why we’ve gotta’ trust our gut, notice the red flags, and stop giving our power away just because someone is good at marketing, has a wicked big platform, or has published a bestselling book.My hope is that this episode encourages you to unfollow what feels off, ask better questions, and surround yourself with a few trusted people who will lovingly point out your blind spotsMost of all, I want you to remember that you already have an internal guidance system that’s pretty damn smart… and it’s OK - when we learn new information - to say, “I made a mistake. I was wrong,” then course-correct, and choose better for yourself going forward. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO: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-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She’s a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. She’s also the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAY via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind.She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain.Her work is designed to encourage independence (not co-dependence) for her clients and to help people learn to better understand, support, and trust themselves!CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what it feels like to be alive in a world that seems like it’s on fire - the grief, fear, anger, overwhelm and helplessness so many people are carrying.I connect the dots between abusive power and how those in power benefit from keeping us exhausted, distracted, and in despair.I also remind us that “they’ve always killed the helpers” - from Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. to the modern-day helpers in the streets - and why that makes our presence and courage even more necessary, not less.We talk about nervous system regulation, breathing practices, EFT / Tapping, “rest as resistance”, spiritual practices, and Stoic principles like focusing on what is and isn’t in our control.I share practical tools for resourcing ourselves so we can be effective helpers instead of burned-out bystanders and I walk through simple ways to calm your body and mind - so you’re not operating from fear, but from a more grounded, loving, and powerful place.I wrap things up by inviting you to honestly explore your role and capacity: Are you an ally, an advocate, or an activist? Are you a citizen, reformer, rebel, or change agent?Mostly, I encourage you to ask yourself about your unique talents, experience, and gifts and how they might be used for good right now - “What can I actually do with who I am,, what I know, and what I have?”Whether that’s speaking up, donating, organizing, making phone calls, creating art, caring for your neighbors, or quietly holding space.At the heart of it all is a spiritual call: “Please use me. May I be in service to love.” ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO: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-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.She’s has been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008. She's also a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a certified Gateless Writing Instructor. Plus, she’s the host and producer of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.KK coaches clients individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST - and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAYS Coaching via Voxer. She also leads a group program and community called THE NEST.Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and unconscious mind.She offers a fun and effective combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge… paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain.Her work is designed to foster and encourage independence (instead of co-dependence) and to help people learn to ultimately help and trust themselves!KAREN KENNEY LINKS:🙋🏼‍♀️ WEBSITE: https://www.karenkenney.com/📬 GET MY EMAILS: https://www.karenkenney.com/signup🪺 THE NEST - GROUP COACHING + COMMUNITY: https://www.karenkenney.com/nest🗡️ THE QUEST - 1:1 MENTORING: https://www.karenkenney.com/quest❤️ HEART-TO-HEART DAY: https://www.karenkenney.com/hearttoheart🫙 TIPJAR: https://www.karenkenney.com/tipjar🆓 SPIRITUAL TEAM FREEBIE: https://www.karenkenney.com/freebie👤 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenney.writer/📱 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/📺 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about how our actions are the true voice of our heart.I share some real-life stories about human kindness, integrity, character, and choosing to do the right thing.Like the stranger who owned up to dinging my car, and the “dressing room angel” who helped me get ready for a funeral during an extra hard week, and my old childhood friend who remembered me as the kid who always shared her snacks!Together, we look at how our everyday actions reveal way more about the content of our character, than any fancy-schmancy spiritual talk ever could.The big takeaway and reminder from this episode for me - is that we all have countless chances every day to “do the right thing, right now”.So, I invite us all to listen to our Inner Teacher - that gentle voice of the heart - and let our behaviors and choices reflect who we truly are. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO: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-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.She’s been a yoga teacher since 1999, and a Thai Yoga Massage practitioner since 2008.She's also a speaker, workshop + retreat leader, and a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor. Plus she's the host of the The Karen Kenney Show podcast.She works with clients individually in her 1:1 coaching program THE QUEST - and in her personalized HEART-TO-HEART DAYS via Voxer. She also leads a group coaching program and community called THE NEST.Her down-to-earth approach brings together tools, resources, and stories that coach both the conscious and the unconscious mind.She offers a combination of Integrative Coaching and Spiritual Mentorship that shifts perceptions, invites self-awareness, and deepens self-knowledge...Paired with powerful, science-based pattern interrupts, anxiety-stoppers, and research-backed protocols that train your brain.Her work is designed to foster and encourage independence (instead of co-dependence) and to help people learn to ultimately help and trust themselves!CONNECT WITH KAREN:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share about what’s made the start of 2026 so emotionally rough for me - from personal grief and loss to witnessing yet another brutal act of violence in our country.I also talk about the inspiring Buddhist monks who are walking 2,300 miles from Texas to D.C. with their dog, Aloka on their Walk for Peace.I explore why their peaceful presence keeps moving me to tears, and how their embodied example of non-violence and resilience is giving so many of us hope.If you’ve been feeling heartbroken, angry, or hopeless about the state of the world, this is an invitation to remember that every day we can choose to be a living, breathing, loving alternative to the cruelty and chaos around us.My hope is that this episode helps you remember that you are the loving, peaceful presence you’re longing for - and that every moment you choose peace - you help create more peace in the world. ❤️KAREN KENNEY BIO: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-bullshit approach to spirituality, self-development, and transformational work.She’s been a yoga teacher since 1999, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also a speaker, retreat leader, and the host of The Karen Kenney Show.A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 25 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, shift patterns and perspectives, rewrite stories, and reimagine what’s possible!KK’s been a student of A Course in Miracles for over 30 years, has been vegan for 23+ years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference.CONNECT WITH KK:Website: http://karenkenney.com/Podcast: https://www.karenkenney.com/podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/karenkenneylive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenkenneylive/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarenKenney