Renew You with Quinn Kelly

Wisdom is something we all want, but it’s hard to find. Today’s episode is part two in our “What I’m Learning” series where my 72-year-old friend Brenda Oliver shares some of her best advice in what she’s learned from two failed marriage and finally finding her prince.   In this week’s episode, Brenda shares some of her favorite lessons she’s learned about:      ...

We want to use our words to communicate and communicate well. We want our words to create change where needed and motivate others around us to do what is expected. But often our words seem to create negativity but not lead to change.   Todays’ episode is all about one magical parenting phrase and a few other general phrases we can learn that we can use to renew negative communication pat...

Are you ready for something new? Is change knocking at your door? Because it’s a new season of Renew You, which has us asking, “Are you ready for something NEW in your life?”   Today’s episode is all about uncovering one major lie we often believe that keeps us stuck from choosing to make change today! Quinn then examines other lies we may be holding onto inside our brains that keep us s...

Hey friends! For the month of July, we're taking the month off! During this time, I'd love for you to catch up on our previous episodes, relax and enjoy the summer! Be sure to subscribe, and we'll be back in August with new episodes!

Have you ever noticed that some people are naturally more likeable than others? And you look to them and wonder what makes others find them so trustworthy and approachable because they seem to have it figured out. In this week’s episode, Quinn shares some of her favorite non-traditional including:         1. Why people are drawn to others that take accountab...

Did you know that roughly 75% of the time a parent will spend with their child throughout life is spent by the time the child turns 12? Because of this, it’s important for parents to be intentional with the time they have even when the summer days get long.   In this week’s episode, Quinn shares some of her favorite ways to help parents avoid burnout and make fun memories with their kids...

Safeguarding your Relationship Against Affairs and Micro Cheating  No one wants infidelity in their relationship, but it can be hard to know how to protect your marriage against something that has never happened yet alarmingly causes permanent damage. Because once trust is broken, it can hard to rebuild.   In today’s episode, Quinn teaches listeners how to safeguard their marriage a...

Dear Quinn, Help Me Deal with a Narcissist! Your Listener Questions Answered about Dealing with a Narcissistic Ex-Spouse, Healing from a Narcissistic Parent and Setting Boundaries with them   In today’s episode, Quinn answers listener questions related to relationships with narcissists. In the episode, Quinn answers these questions:         1. How...

Dear Quinn, Help My Parenting! Your Listener Questions Answered About Helping Kids Become More Independent, Disrespectful Teens and Moms that Need Breaks In the episode, Quinn answers these questions:         1. What should a mom do when they feel that their kids are being highly vocal in their teen years about the things I am not doing right as a parent? I...

It can be hard to know what is real and what is fake in the digital world we live in. Because of this, millions of older adults are falling victim to financial fraud with the FBI estimating that seniors lose more than $3 billion a year to scammers.   In this episode, Quinn teaches listeners how to navigate and teach themselves and their loved ones about online safety by addressing: ...

We have a generation of boys struggling to launch and leave the nest. They seem easy at home because they are content on technology, but many parents find it feels hard to get them motivated to fly the coop. In today’s episode Quinn addresses: 1. If the phrase “He’s so easy. Just give him a video game and food and he doesn’t make a peep!” is something to applaud. 2. What E word we should be focusi...

The world often shows preference to extroverts because they seem friendly, warm and engaging, but introverts have equally needed and powerful traits that can get overlooked if they don’t have opportunities to show their strengths.   In today’s episode, Quinn highlights: 1. The differences between introverts and extroverts 2. The myth of being shy versus being introverted 3. The traits th...

In today’s episode, Quinn addresses the subtle pressure many parents feel to make their children “great” in something be it academics, sports or another extracurricular activity. Because while most parents wouldn’t say anyone is directly telling them to do this, they can admit they feel the outside influence to prepare their child to excel more than generations in the past.    In th...

Avoidant attachment is one of the four attachment styles that can present in a person that affects their view of self and others.          1. How it happens or what it looks like in a relationship 2. What someone with avoidant attachment feels when someone tries to get too close 3. How to help them out of their shell and not take it personally  Min...

Alcohol and drinking can be a controversial topic for Christians. Some believe drinking is a sin and some believe that Jesus is accepting of it because he drank wine himself. But the question remains: “How much alcohol is acceptable (if any) as a Christian seeking to honor God?”  In today’s episode, Quinn discusses this very topic by talking about:       1. What...

Around twenty percent of the population struggles with procrastination regularly but it is often a source of frustration and shame to those that experience it. Procrastination can often lead people to feel like they are lazy and or unintelligent when really they are just the opposite!  In today’s episode, Quin teaches listeners:          1. The two...

Many people look at their lives and feel like they are stuck in a negative story that repeats itself chapter after chapter. In today’s episode, Quinn talks about how to get out of a bad chapter of our life and start a new story.   In the episode, Quinn teaches listeners how to:         1. Identify lies keeping you stuck 2. Learn what to look for in...

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria is symptom associated with mental health disorders including ADHD, autism and depression. When someone experiences RSD, they can have extreme reactions to experiences of rejection not just emotionally but also physically.   In today’s episode, Quinn teaches listeners:          1. What RSD is and how it affects the brai...

Over 366 million adults worldwide are affected by symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder which is a developmental disorder characterized by an ongoing pattern of inattention, hyperactivity, and feeling restless. Yet research suggests that women are often underdiagnosed in childhood because they do not display the hyperactive symptoms.   In today’s episode, Quinn sheds light...

One of the reasons kids struggle with anxiety is that they feel scared of their own anxiety and unsure they can stop it! In today’s episode, Quinn teaches kids and parents the mindset that helps reduce anxiety by empowering your child.   Additionally, Quinn discusses techniques that can be used to reduce anxiety. After listening, you will understand:       &...

Gaslighting is a trendy yet often misused word that involves someone using manipulation to make someone doubt their perceptions, memories, or reality. It’s different than someone disagreeing with you, but it can feel consuming to know the difference.    In this episode, Quinn helps differentiate between the two and teaches listeners:         1...

We have all heard that we aren’t responsible for managing others’ feelings because we can only manage our own feelings. But what if what you do and say hurts others? Should you care about their feelings then?  In today’s episode, Quinn discusses how to process the fact that healthy people should not feel responsible for others’ feelings but how often that can feel cruel or harsh toward those...

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to record an episode focused on marriage and what makes for a healthy marriage. But I wanted to do that by sharing some personal stories from my marriage that have taught me how to love better that I believe can help you too. These stories on not focused on things that I do for my husband but instead, things he does for me that have taught me how to love bette...

If you’ve been on social media, you’ve likely read about the benefits of a cold plunge. And if you’ve ever stepped foot in a gym, you know how widely loved and used saunas have been for years! But did you know that both of these types of exposures to heat and cold can also help your mental health?  In today’s episode, Quinn gives listeners a simple and introductory lesson to both. After liste...

There are some people who have the ability to walk in a room and instantly light it up. From the outside looking in, it can seem like they have a special gift but today’s episode reveals the common tools they utilize. After listening today, listeners will know 9 things that allow anyone to light up the room.   In the episode, Quinn discusses the power of: 1. Smiling and eye contact when...