Renee LaVallee McKenna, MA

Spiritual PsiKology

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Snackable teachings on spirituality, psychology and all things personal growth. Renee shares her 30+ years as a recovering addict, therapist and Shamanic healer with depth and humor. This short show offers a wide range of topics designed to evoke and provoke your own self-development. Each segment provides practical tips and tools to nudge and nourish your own authentic self. From anxiety and archetypes to death and depossession, Renee delivers moving client stories and her own crazy life experiences in her raw, no-nonsense, Boston-style.

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Renee LaVallee McKenna, MA

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www.reneemckenna.com

Latest episode

May 20, 2025

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241. Leaving Your Body 20.05.2025

Believe it or not, we all have the capacity to leave our body. Distraction, addiction, compulsions are often ways to "get out of ourselves." In Spiritual Psikology, it is observed that getting out of ourself is literal. But, where do we go when we are not present? Renee shares some fascinating client experiences and some of her own process in leaving and grounding in our physical being. Grounding...

240. The Trump Paradox 30.04.2025

A paradox is a statement, situation, or concept that appears self-contradictory or absurd at first but may reveal an underlying truth when examined more closely. In simpler terms, it's when two things that seem like they can't both be true actually coexist in a surprising or thought-provoking way. For me, the idea that Donald Trump could be a positive force is surprising and contradictory....

239. Two Way Prayer 17.03.2025

In this episode, we explore the powerful practice of Two-Way Prayer, a method that helps deepen your connection with the divine. By combining meditation, journaling, and active listening, Two-Way Prayer invites you to not only speak to a higher power but also hear its guidance. Whether you're seeking clarity, insight, or spiritual growth, this episode offers practical tips and reflections to h...

238. Growth & Expansion: Habit #7 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 11.03.2025

In this episode, we look into Habit 7 of Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People : "Sharpen the Saw." This habit emphasizes the importance of self-care and continuous growth in four key areas: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. By regularly renewing and rejuvenating ourselves, we maintain the energy and focus needed to be our most effective selves. Tune in to lea...

237. Synergy: Habit #6 of the 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People 25.02.2025

Synergy is the idea that the combined efforts of a group or team produces greater results than individual efforts. It’s about collaboration and harnessing diverse strengths, perspectives, and talents to create something more powerful or effective than what could be achieved independently. In simple terms, 1+1 equals more than 2 when people work together harmoniously and creatively. Habit #6 of The...

236. Seeking Understanding: Habit #5 of the 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People 11.02.2025

We all seek to be understood. Understanding is the key to true intimacy and the foundation of love, empathy and compassion. All good stuff. It's counter-intuitive, but when we seek first to understand others and then to be understood ourselves, we are growing in mature, healthy communication and connection. Habit #5 of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Steven Covey, teaches us that t...

235. Win/Win Power Dynamics: Habit #4 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 03.02.2025

Much of our culture has a win/lose mentality, where if one person "wins," the other is a "loser." But when we learn to think win/win, we find this can be a much more beneficial mindset in all areas of our life. Join me as we explore Habit #4 of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Think Win-Win . Stephen Covey, uber successful businessman and teacher, emphasizes the import...

234. First Things First: Habit #3 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 14.01.2025

In this episode, we dive into Habit 3 of Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People : "Put First Things First." We'll explore how prioritizing what's most important in your life can help you become more focused, organized, and productive. Whether it's your personal goals or your professional ambitions, we'll discuss strategies to manage time, energy, and attention so you can stay true...

233. Begin With The End In Mind: Habit #2 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 31.12.2024

If we want to build a house, we need to have plans. If we want to get somewhere, it's important to know where we want to go. When we apply this very practical truth to our lives, we can become architects and navigators of our experience, rather than helpless victims of seemingly random fate. In part 3 of my 8 part series, we explore Habit #2 of Stephen Covey's masterpiece, The 7 Habits of Highly E...

232. Be Proactive: Habit #1 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 10.12.2024

When we are proactive, rather than reactive, we step out of old patterns and into more empowered, intentional experiences and relationships. Moving our focus and energy from our "circle of concern," to our "circle of influence," moves us from being a victim of circumstance, to a creator of opportunity. Join me in #2 of my 8 part series looking deeply at "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," S...

231. The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People 26.11.2024

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People , by Steven Covey, is a self-help classic that outlines seven core principles for personal and professional success. The habits are divided into three stages: private victory of building self-mastery through proactivity, defining goals and prioritizing tasks; public victory of improving relationships through empathy, collaboration and communication; and cont...

230. Levels Of Consciousness 19.11.2024

Human emotions cover a huge range, from shame and depression to rage and judgement to love, peace and joy. These feelings could be understood to have energetic resonance from low to high. We actually have the power to move up the emotional scale toward more positive and expanded experiences. We'll look at the work of Dr. David R. Hawkins, Fredrick Dodson and Abraham Hicks, all brilliant work that...

229. The Power Of Focus 05.11.2024

What we focus grows, and what we avoid stays frozen. We talk about "paying attention." This payment is valuable. Valuing our attention, becoming mindful of what we are focusing on is a potent tool for self transformation; just by becoming aware. It is no secret that we live in a time of great distraction. Renee talks about how distraction is often rooted in a particular form of suffering and how t...

228. What's My Soul Trying To Learn Here? 22.10.2024

What if we choose or agree to the circumstances of our life as part of our soul's journey? What if the Universe is a schoolhouse for our evolution? Asking the question, "What is my soul trying to learn here?" can move us from a victim perspective into a place of empowerment and even help us become the hero of our own life experiences. Part 3 of a 4 part series exploring the book, "The Four Questio...

227. The Secret Shortcut to Happiness 14.10.2024

Listen as I dive into the recipe for the secret sauce of joy, connection and fulfillment. This is the second in my four part series looking deeply at the book, "The Four Questions: A Pathway to Inner Peace," by monk and spiritual guide Vaisesika Dasa. Asking these simple questions offers an outline for clarity, guidance, and self inquiry.  Join me on an exploration of ancient Vedic wisdom, as we b...

226. What's My Purpose? 08.10.2024

Asking the right questions, gets us the answers we really seek. In his book, "The Four Questions: A Pathway to Inner Peace," monk and spiritual guide Vaisesika Dasa provides a simple outline we can all use for greater clarity and self inquiry.  The first question, "What is my purpose?" can be asked on many levels. We can ask this potent question in the present moment, in our day, or week, or on a...

225. Navigating Change 17.09.2024

The only constant in life is change. How we navigate change determines the quality of our life experience. Although we often can't control or stop change, we can align ourselves with it. When we are aligned with the deeper wisdom and flow of life, we find more peace, happiness and fulfillment. Everything is in some form of flux or motion. When we look deeply, we discover cycles within all change t...

224. Loss, Grief & Happy Endings 20.08.2024

There is a difference between loss and grief. Not all loss is tragic or painful. In fact, a life well lived leads to a good death and when we live deeply and authentically in our relationships, we can have happy endings in unexpected places. -- Here's a link to my YouTube video , "Making Sense Of Murder: The Loss Of Friend And Intuitive Guide Susan Morgan," an interview with acclaime...

223. Soul Retrieval: The Boy In The Cave 06.08.2024

Reclaiming and integrating all of who we are is vital to inner health and wholeness. Renee talks about Ketamine use and abuse, the role of psychedelics in healing and about soul retrieval. Soul retrieval is one of the most empowering processes in Spiritual Psikology and Shamanism. -- Join my new Opendoor Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ! Live Q&A, Livestreaming events, personal growth cha...

222. Radical Change = Radical Freedom 30.07.2024

The only constant in life is change. How we align with or resist this constant change has a lot to do with our experience. Often we must be willing to accept radical change in order to move forward in an authentic, fulfilling way. When we try to avoid the natural flow, we suffer. When we "go with the flow," even into radical change, we are free. -- Join my new Opendoor Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

221. Seven Stages of Life 16.07.2024

The psychologist Eric Erikson suggested that there are seven main stages of a full human life. Each stage has a challenge which prepares us for the stages that follow. If we meet the challenges, we develop in a healthy way and experience health and fulfillment. If we are unable to develop the virtues inherent at any stage, we can get stuck and fail to thrive or even stunt our development until we...

220. 3 Keys To Positive Change 02.07.2024

We always have 3 choices in any circumstance. These 3 options empower us to take constructive action to create positive change in our lives. When we make choices we grow in self responsibility and personal power. Movement and choice allow us to step out of feeling victimized or stuck and into the co-creative flow that is the expression of our best self. -- Join my new Opendoor Community on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠P...

219. Connection Is The Opposite Of Addiction 11.06.2024

Authentic human connection is imperative for our health and well being. Many of us have individual connections, but are deprived of the richness and complexity of community. Connection is a core need. When we are disconnected, we often try to fill our unmet needs with addictions and compulsions for alcohol, drugs, food, sex or shopping. When our needs for connection are met, the unhealthy desires...

218. WTF Is Devotion? 04.06.2024

Devotion is a powerful energy and intention that we can focus toward others, toward God or Source, or even toward ourselves. Learn about devotion to the mysterious Black Madonna and the many forms of devotion, like Bhakti, the Hindu devotion to a particular Goddess or God. Devotion is an aspect of love that includes loyalty, selflessness and a particular type of care that is as nourishing for the...

217. The Art Of Vulnerability 27.05.2024

Embracing our vulnerable selves is an act of profound courage and self-compassion. It means allowing ourselves to be seen and heard, imperfections and all, without the fear of judgment or rejection. Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness but a testament to our strength, as it requires immense bravery to acknowledge and share our true emotions and experiences. By embracing vulnerability, we open t...

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