The Karen Kenney Show

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 movin...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I share simple, down-to-earth breath work practices you can use to quickly shift your physical, mental, and emotional states. You’ll learn a some relaxing, balancing, and energizing breaths that you can start using right away (Yay!) to calm the fuck down 😆, wake yourself up, and bring your nervous system back to center. Remember, these tools help even bet...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m talking about your “Inner GPS” - that practical, yet Divine guidance system inside of you that can help you find your way, especially when you’re feeling a little lost or if you’re unsure about where you’re headed in the new year. I share a few personal stories, a couple of spiritual insights, and some simple daily practices to help us to better trust...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about a little poem that packs a big spiritual punch, “Autobiography in Five Short Chapters” by Portia Nelson. We discuss how the poem uses a simple but powerful analogy of “a sidewalk with a hole” and how it’s a brilliant mirror for our own repetitive patterns, habits, and choices that often keep us stuck. I connect this to how A Course in Miracles...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the idea that “ Everything old is new again ” and why that feels especially true for me as we head into 2026. I share where this phrase originally comes from and how it still shows up all around us, from old-fashioned baby names and vinyl records - to the way trends, styles, and even problems seem to circle back to current times but with a fre...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome my wonderful friend Tess Masters - some of you might know her as The Blender Girl. Yay! Tess brings such incredible honesty, joy, and wisdom to the table as we chat about what it really means to find your way with confidence, creativity, and a whole lot of heart. Right from the start of our conversation, you’ll feel like you...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I’m talking all about using December as a chance to take your habits for a “test drive” before the new year kicks in. I share why December, even with all its holiday buzz and end-of-year busy, is actually the perfect time to slow down a bit, get quiet, and start making plans for who you want to be in the year ahead - without any of the ol' stressfu...

Gratitude Isn’t Just for Thanksgiving: The Four A’s That Change Everything On today’s episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m breaking down my simple (but life-changing) Four A’s of Gratitude: Awareness, Acknowledgement, Appreciation, and Action. Tune in for some down-to-earth stories, a sweet gratitude meditation you can sit back and enjoy, and a whole lotta’ love from my heart to yours. Gratitude...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea of “adjusting your sails”- a message that came to me one morning and has been bopping around in my mind ever since. Sometimes, life throws us winds that we can’t control, but we always get to choose how we respond. So, I talk about taking a pause and tuning in, and getting wicked intentional about the direction we're heading… especiall...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m diving into something near and dear to my heart - World Kindness Day! Whether you’ve been with me since the beginning or you’re a brand new listener, I’m super excited to have you here as we discuss the power of spreading a little more love in the world. I talk about the everyday ways we can all show kindness, from picking up trash in your neighborhood...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the roots and real meaning behind the phrase - "Mind your business."  Most of us have heard it thrown around as a sassy comeback or a way to tell someone to butt out, but there’s way more to it than just that.  I got inspired to find out where those words originally came from and, being a bit of a curious word nerd, I couldn’t help bu...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about why it matters so much to just be who you are​ - no matter what’s going on around you.  Inspired by a quote from Marcus Aurelius in​ Ryan Holiday's book “The Daily Stoic,” I dive into the idea that we’re all here to show our true colors and do our own jobs as only we can.   Whether you’re ​m​aking salad for a...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the power of an invitation - the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. I share some personal stories about how our culture has shifted from the old days of friendly, unannounced visits - to a time when people practically hide when the doorbell rings. Growing up as a kid, I remember it was totally normal for family or friends to drop by with...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the difference between what’s inherent in us ​-and​- what we’ve inherited from the world around us.  I share how ​we sometimes confuse the two​ - taking on beliefs, stories, and even problems that were passed down to us, and ​then we start thinking ​that ​t​hose things are just “who we are....

EP334 – SOMEONE IS YOU On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about what happened when I finally decided to stop grumbling about the trash I kept seeing on my running route and actually do something about it! I share how my sweetie and I run or walk in our rural neighborhood, and how seeing litter along the road always bugged me. Instead of just judging others for it, I remembered my own...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea of how without awareness or tools, we can end up turning our feelings into felonies. Maybe not literally - but if we’re not careful, the ways in which we react, lash out, or stew in negativity – can still be harmful. I share about the importance of emotional regulation and how so many of us were never really taught as kids what the hec...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about hope. What it really means, why it sometimes gets a bad rap, and how we can look at it through a bunch of different lenses.  I share why hope isn’t just some fluffy, pie-in-the-sky idea - but actually a powerful mindset and a skill that we can practice every day, especially when the world feels crazy, overwhelming or out of control...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about something that really lit my heart up. ​It’s all about how a simple question like, “Are you OK?” - can make a world of difference. Inspired by Australia’s “R U OK? Day,” I share why checking in on our friends, family, and even ourselves is wicked important, especially with all the heavy stuff going on in the world.  I open up about m...

KKEP331 – BEWARE THE TEMPTATION On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show podcast, I talk about a recent trip to a casino (for my sweetie's gig with Sully Erna of Godsmack) that really got me thinking about the world we live in today.  Walking into that place was like stepping into a full-on sensory overload - bombarded by flashing lights, nonstop sounds, and a vibe that just pulls you and you...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea of creating your own personal board of directors.  Inspired by my friend’s business and my own journey, I explore what it means to have a group of trusted people in your life who can offer guidance, accountability, and support - kind of like your own “Knights of the Round Table.”  I share how this concept goes beyond the corp...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I talk about the power of stopping before you start - especially when it comes to how we communicate with others.  I share a little story about catching myself as I was about to fire off a sarcastic response (classic Masshole move!) and realizing that just because something comes easy or is a habit, doesn’t mean it’s always the best way to show up. So...

This episode of The Karen Kenney Show dives into the idea that this whole being human thing is a lot like "operating heavy machinery.”  Except nobody ever gave us an instruction manual or a warning label! 😆 Inspired by a weird little cold I had and those classic medicine label cautions on the side of the box…  I talk about how we’re all out here trying to navigate life, relationshi...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I dive into the idea that all relationships - whether personal or professional - are really just collaborations at heart.  Inspired by a chat with my friend Emiline (aka: Emily Aborn – Copywriter and host of the Content with Character Podcast) and a nugget of wisdom from actor Ethan Hawke, I explore who we choose to “collaborate” with in life tru...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I'm diving into how life is kinda’ like riding waves in the ocean – unpredictable, sometimes rough, but also a little more manageable if you know how to navigate them.  I tell a story about a fun day at the beach with my sister, where we got tossed around by waves, and I realized that this is exactly how life works.  Sometimes you gotta’ go over...

On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I'm diving into the concept of "Future You” - and how the choices you're making right now are setting up your future self for success or struggle.  I break down this super practical idea of reverse engineering your dreams by asking one key question: Are the decisions you're making today something future you will be grateful for?  Whether it's fit...