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 experiences are the cumulative result of your past thoughts, beliefs, and actions.

However, to be clear, this doesn't mean your life is solely a reflection of your own choices - it's also influenced by your early life experiences, systems of oppression, and other external factors beyond your control.

The good news is that you have the power to change your life by changing your mindset and making new choices going forward.

Rather than dwelling on the past, which you can't change, you can pause, reflect, and consciously choose how you want to think, feel, and BE moving ahead.

This involves slowing down, taking some deep breaths, and resetting your mindset to be more aligned with your values and desired outcomes.

Small, consistent changes in your internal daily thoughts and actions can gradually shift the reflection you see in your external life.

Instead of waiting until the new year, we can start making these shifts now!

Visualize and get clear on how you want your life to look, then take practical steps to make it happen.

Remember, your life is a story – so write it well and edit it often.

Ultimately, your life is a mirror reflecting back to you the essence of who you have BEEN and who you are BEING.

By taking responsibility for your inner world, you can create a life that beautifully reflects your true self and highest potential. It's never too late to make a change and start experiencing the life you want!

KEY POINTS:

• Your Life Reflects Your Choices

• Slowing Down

• Reset Your Mindset

• Consciously Choosing Thoughts + Actions

• Small Changes Create Big Shifts

• Visualize the Life You Want

• Your Life is a Story

• 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

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 often struggle admitting the full truth to themselves, even when it’s clear to others.

We’ll dive into the importance of facing difficult truths and the danger of not being willing to be honest with ourselves, whether it’s about our own stuff – or the behaviors of others.

I also talk about the emotional and psychological toll of not accepting the truth, why taking responsibility matters, all the while acknowledging the impact of trauma.

Finally, I share a breathing technique to help regulate your nervous system and share the importance of having a mentor or a supportive community like The Nest, when navigating this kind of personal and spiritual development.

KEY POINTS:

• Admit Truths To Yourself First

• Trauma Explains, but Doesn't Excuse

• Breathwork Aids Nervous System Regulation

• Seek Supportive Community For Growth

• Embrace Both Brilliance + Mistakes

• Compassion + Humor Ease Self-Discovery

• 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

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 personal and professional relationships…

But also, in how we choose to consume and whether it’s best to renew, recycle, and reuse rather than tossing and buying something new.

We also dive into the importance of honest conversations when it comes to repairing our relationships, and acknowledge our own human clumsiness and fear of vulnerability.

This is a great episode for self-reflection and intentional decision making about what to keep, let go of, or work on!  

KEY POINTS:

• Repair vs. Replace

• Honest Self Reflection

•​ Invest in Quality

•​ Vulnerability in Relationships

•​ Sustainability Over Instant Gratification

•​ Intention Empowers 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

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/customers - so that people will be more likely to “buy” from or do business with you.

I take this concept and flip the script – proposing that we shift our focus from an external “know, like, trust” with others - to an internal KLT experience with ourselves. 

This is an invitation to explore your own KLT Factor – by building a deeper relationship with your Self, Source, and Spirit – using the traditional “know, like, trust" tips!

Check it out and see if you feel inspired to start your own KLT Factor leading into 2025!

KEY POINTS:

• Building Self-Trust

• Developing a DSP

•​ Inspiring + Motivating Yourself

•​ Providing Your Own Testimonials

•​ Aligning Actions with Values

•​ Being Generous + Accountable

• 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Program

Recommended 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