The Karen Kenney Show

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Leaf Blowing Lessons Dec 14, 2023

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Like the Fall leaves that blow all over our yards, we can often get blown around by our thoughts.

Have you ever been looking for the answer to something, and you say to yourself, “I'm just going to look this up real quick on the Google”... and before you know it, you've gone down some sort of rabbit hole that now has you scrolling on some social media site — and you're left wondering, “How did I get here?”

You started to kind of follow those “blowing leaves” wherever they were going, and in the process you were just being taken wherever that “wind” blew you. Instead of setting your sail and directing and staying the course for what you intended, you were just getting blown all over the damn place.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about creating and showing up with focused energy and sustained effort.

So instead of trying to “multi-task” a bunch of stuff, we approach things with intentional direction and purpose. When we train ourselves to “single-task” and stick to one thing at a time until it’s fully accomplished, we experience a sense of reward.

This is also applicable when it comes to the transformation process, change work or personal development. If we encounter steps that feel overwhelming, breaking them down into manageable focused tasks can be wicked helpful - to both us and our nervous system.

Whether you're creating a new habit or breaking an old one, working on some healing or spiritual growth - there's something super powerful about focused energy and sustained effort and good news is, we can choose that path on our journey of change!

KK's Takeaways:

• Using A Leaf Blower + Environmentalism (05:48)

• Single Tasking, Distractions, + Focus (09:50)

• Taking Small Steps Towards Personal Growth (14:13)

• Habit Formation + Personal Growth (20:31)

• Sustained Focus (24:39)

• Mindfulness, Meditation, + Personal Growth (29:03)

Karen Kenney is a certified Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotist, Integrative Change Worker and a Life Coach. She’s known for her dynamic storytelling, her sense of humor, her Boston accent and her no-bullshit approach to Spirituality and transformational work.

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

A curious human being, life-long learner and an entrepreneur for 20+ years, KK brings a down-to-earth perspective to applying spiritual principles and brain science that create powerful shifts in people’s lives and businesses.

She works with people individually in her 1:1 program THE QUEST, and offers a collective learning experience via Group Coaching. She supports both the conscious and unconscious mind by combining practical Neuroscience, Subconscious Reprogramming, Integrative Hypnosis, and Spiritual Mentorship. These tools help clients regulate their nervous systems, remove blocks, rewrite stories, rewire beliefs, and reimagine what’s possible!

Karen wants her clients to have their own lived experience with spirituality and to not just “take her word for it”. She encourages people to deepen their personal connection to Self, Source and Spirit in tangible, relatable, and actionable ways without losing sight of the magic.

Her process called: “Your Story To Your Glory” helps people to shift from an old thought system of fear to one of Love - using compassion, un-shaming, laughter and humor, her work is effective, efficient, and it’s also wicked 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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Inner Child ID Cards with Kirsten Tulsian Dec 07, 2023

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My friend and former elementary school teacher, Kirsten Tulsian, found herself sitting on the floor of her classroom one night with her head in her hands and breaking down in tears.

Feeling overwhelmed, overworked and underappreciated, she realized that she just couldn’t keep going on this way.

Although heartbroken about what that might mean for the kids she taught and loved, Kirsten knew if something didn’t change, she wouldn’t be able to continue to be the kind of teacher her students needed and deserved.

Kirsten went on to write a children’s book, “Sprinkle Your Sparkles” and also combined two of her passions to create Kirsten’s Kaboodle - an online shop chock full of fun and effective resources for elementary educators.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking with this former educator and counselor who’s always been a fierce advocate for little kids.

From this passion came her newest venture, Inner Child ID Cards (aka: Self-Love Licenses) - where she advocates for the “inner child” in all of us.

These cards are a fun way for adolescents and adults to honor, care for and support that “little kid” that still lives inside each of us.

Plus they make fantastic personalized gifts, too! 😉

If you’ve been looking for some inspiration on taking that next step, wanting a dash of bravery for walking into the unknown, and needing a hug of healing for your “inner child”, this episode is for you!

KK's Takeaways:

• Education + Teaching Experience (05:10)

• Teaching Kids To Read + The Importance Of Exposure (09:54)

• Challenges + Burnout (15:16)

• Pivoting In The Profession (20:09)

• Writing A Children's Book + Creating Resources For Teachers (24:33)

• Teaching, New Resources, + Scaling Back Work (29:48)

• Advocating For Kids + Self-Care (38:30)

• Frustrations With Business Platforms (45:45)

• Inner Child ID Cards + Their Significance (50:50)

• Healing Inner Child Wounds Through Therapy + Self-Reflection (57:01)

• Training Experience With Unexpected Humor (1:13:08)

• Online Friendship + Meeting In Person (1:21:46)

• Caring For Inner Child + Healing Through Hypnosis (1:30:44)

About Kirsten Tulsian

Kirsten Tulsian earned her undergraduate degree in psychology and elementary education from The University of Iowa and her master's degree in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She’s a former elementary educator and school counselor of nearly 20 years. She's been creating Social-Emotional Learning and Language Arts resources for elementary educators for the last eight years.

She recently launched her new business: Inner Child ID Cards (aka: Self-Love Licenses) which provide you with a tangible representation of who you truly are and serve as a gentle reminder that we came into this world wholly worthy of love and compassion. She is also a certified hypnotist, Reiki Master, children's book author, lover of animals, lifelong learner, and fierce advocate for kids. She lives in Salt Lake City with her husband, teenagers, parrots, and goldendoodles.

Connect With Kirsten Tulsian

Inner Child ID Website: https://innerchildid.com/

Inner Child ID on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerchildid/

Inner Child ID on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selflovelicense

Kirsten's Kaboodle Website: https://www.kirstenskaboodle.com/

Kirsten's Kaboodle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirstenskaboodle/

Kirsten's Kaboodle on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kirstentulsian

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Voted Most Likely To Nov 30, 2023

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At the transformational retreats that I lead, I sometimes like to share something with the participants that I call: “Voted Most Likely To”.

It’s a humorous exercise that looks at what we or the people in our life would definitely say we do on a regular basis. I find it to be a helpful tool to identify patterns and habits around the way we show up in the world; either for better or for worse.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re asking the question; “What would you be voted most likely to do?”

The key here is to remember that this is not an exercise used to tear ourselves down. Instead it is a fun way for us to hopefully have a good laugh at some of the silly and positive things we do and to also take a closer look at some of the other maybe less helpful things - as a starting point to our awareness for our changing for the better.

Think of this as a chance to move in the direction of progress and this exercise is just one little step in the process.

So, I’m dying to know, what would you be most likely voted to do?

KK's Takeaways:

• High School Superlatives + Personal Traits (05:11)

• Identifying Habits + Patterns Through Self-Reflection (09:46)

• Self-awareness and Personal Growth (14:13)

• Embracing Dreams + Aspirations (18:46)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

A Giving Thanks Story Nov 23, 2023

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For those of you that know me, you know that I just absolutely love Mr. Fred Rogers. So much so that I consider him one of the head honchos on my Spiritual Team.

When Fred was little and big scary things were happening in the world, or if he saw something on TV that frightened him, his mom would always say to him, “Look for the helpers.”

Yes, there might be buildings that are crumbling and awful things that are happening, but if you look around, you will always find people who are helping.

I absolutely love this and think it can be a really powerful practice, especially in times when you feel like you want to despair, give up or feel completely overwhelmed.

When you look for the helpers it can give you hope, inspiration and a reason to be thankful.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about a recent time where listening to my Spiritual Team put me exactly where I needed to be.

This was a rough situation for someone I didn’t know, but it transformed into a powerful learning moment. I’m wicked thankful to have been in the right place at the right time and with the ability to help.

Remember, no matter how tough things get, there's always a glimmer of hope to be found in the actions of those who choose to help.

So look for the helpers, be inspired by their actions, and perhaps, even strive to be one of them for someone in need.

KK's Takeaways:

• Finding Hope And Helpers In Difficult Times (03:13)

• Trusting My Inner Voice (07:42)

• Helping An Elderly Woman After A Fall (18:51)

• Empathy, Kindness, And Helping Others (21:06)

• Aging, Strength, And Vulnerability (26:09)

• Gratitude And Helping Others During Thanksgiving (31:23)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Why Being Specific Matters Nov 16, 2023

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When it comes to communication, relationship building and dreaming big, it’s important and impactful to be specific in what you say, the decisions you make, and the actions you take.

Specificity is at the top of the list because the intentional details matter and have the power to make a difference in both your personal and professional life.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about how being specific in what we say, think and do matters because of its ability to have such a huge exponential ripple effect from us out into the world.

So whether you're giving or receiving it, specificity has the power to create opportunities for connection and the deepening of relationships.

It helps us become not only better communicators, speakers, and storytellers - but also better listeners who then get to decide how best we can respond back to the world with love. ❤️

KK's Takeaways:

Specific Language In Yoga Instruction (04:49)
Specificity In Writing And Feedback (10:17)
Specificity In Communication (16:00)
Importance Of Specificity In Communication (21:27)
Gratitude And Kindness During The Holiday Season. (35:41)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

First Go In + Then Go Out Nov 09, 2023

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Everywhere we look it seems we’re seeing suffering in one form or another.

It's completely normal to want to turn away and avoid the feelings of fear, overwhelm, exhaustion, rage, despair, and hopelessness that may come with it.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about bearing witness to what others are going through, so that we may keep our humanity intact and not lose sight of our compassion and empathy along the way.

If you are ready for real, lasting change it must start from within you. We have to go in first and do our own inner work - in order to have the capacity and resources to then maybe go out and help in some way.

Are you ready to start or continue your journey inward?

KK's Takeaways:

• Global Suffering And Individual Agency (5:37)

• Creating A Less Violent World (10:58)

• Inner Work (17:20)

• Helping Others In Times Of Crisis (21:57)

• Personal Growth (28:22)

• Self-Help, Healing, And Compassion (32:46)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Loving Kindness Meditation Nov 02, 2023

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There is so much going on in the world - violence, war, division, separation, lack of cooperation and simply not listening to one another and as a result we bump up against each other all over the place.

This got me thinking… what could I offer to someone, wherever they may fall on the spectrum of spirituality, that might be helpful?

Especially as we're going to be entering into the season of closer proximity to family during the holidays, where past traumas, political differences and hurtful communication may arise.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we're talking about loving kindness, and I'm sharing this little Metta Meditation in hopes it might bring you some sort of peace, and support for your heart and soul and to lift your spirit.

Join me in moving from the head and down into the wisdom of the body to become more intimate with things of the heart - and together let’s practice loving kindness towards ourselves and others, making it a habit in our daily life.

KK's Takeaways:

Coping With Difficult Emotions (04:43)
Loving-Kindness Meditation + Its Benefits (10:12)
Expanding Self-Care (16:06)
Personal Growth + World Peace (23:34)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Being Two-Faced Oct 26, 2023

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Not everyone will be our “cup of tea” and we won't always be theirs - and sometimes this can even extend to seasons in our life.

Meaning that, what was once something we needed, we no longer need now or what we once liked or loved - may not instill those same feelings today.

It’s these moments of realization that have us taking a step back, unfollowing, disconnecting or even walking away from someone.

But what does that mean if we still run in the same social or business circles as them and might see them again face to face?

Are we being two-faced if we address them or interact with them politely?

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re looking at what it means to distance ourselves from someone and yet still be kind when we run into them.

The truth is, we don't have to like everybody, but we can still treat each other with kindness.

This doesn’t make us two-faced. This makes us decent human beings who have matured enough to stand respectfully in conversation with someone even if we’re no longer on the same page.

There are of course nuances to this - just as with many other things - but so long as it wasn’t a harmful, destructive situation that required you to remove yourself, being kind when you run into them only serves to keep things civil and clean.

It doesn’t have to be complicated; you don’t have to get into a sticky situation or over explain yourself. Just keep it clean, stick to your healthy boundaries and move on.

KK's Takeaways:

• Spirituality, Personal Growth, And Connection To The Divine (1:31)

• Unfollowing/Unsubscribing From Social Media (6:26)

• Unfriending And Unfollowing On Social Media (11:29)

• Being Kind To People You Don't Like (16:30)

• Being Nice And Toxic Relationships (21:44)

• Setting Boundaries In Spiritual Communities (26:57)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Coddiewomple Through Life Oct 19, 2023

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I hope your curiosity brought you here because I know that my curiosity brought me here to record this episode.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about the British slang term “Coddiwomple” - which plainly means “to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague or yet unknown destination.”

We live in a culture that is obsessed with making plans, setting goals, checking the boxes and doing the thing so we can say; “Yeah, I did it” and this doesn’t stop that - but instead adds another element of being purposeful but also open to what may come along the way.

I think Coddiwomple is so powerful because it invites in surprise and delights with a touch of inspiration that really alights our imagination.

It’s why today I’m inviting you to move with purpose and intention - while also not being afraid of leaving the door open to the magic you may stumble across and would have otherwise missed because of planning every moment in your journey.

KK's Takeaways:

• British Slang Term "Coddiwomple" (02:54)

• Embracing Spontaneity (07:01)

• Creative Writing + Exploration (08:51)

• Embracing Spirituality + Letting Go Of Ego (12:53)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

Collateral Damage Oct 12, 2023

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Sometimes it’s not just the people in the immediate relationship that are affected by the decisions that we make or that get made.

Today on The Karen Kenney Show, we’re talking about collateral damage and how the choices we make can affect those around us in sometimes not so great ways.

Picture dropping a pebble into a lake, and watching those little water ripples go out further, getting bigger, eventually enveloping all the surrounding water in their wake.

Sometimes our personal choices do something similar, they envelope our partners, our kids, our extended family, shared friends and even our fur babies.

Things can get messy — because the human experience is complicated ‌and sometimes there are unintended negative consequences to our choices.

This is not to say we can never resolve these situations - but we do have to consider the question: will the repair make sense, be kind or compassionate to those affected and are we willing to take it all the way in holding responsibility for our actions and choices?

While holding onto the possibility that fixing it, explaining ourselves or repairing the damage is not always possible and finding a way to be okay with that or coming to a place of acceptance.

Our actions can create positive ripples just as easily as they can unintended waves; it is what we do on the other side of each that makes a difference in the end.

KK's Takeaways:

• Unintended Consequences (05:41)

• Navigating Difficult Relationships (10:09)

• Repairing Relationships (16:35)

• Forgiveness + Healing (20:41)

• Relationships, Growth + Self-Awareness (24:18)

She’s been a yoga teacher for 22+ years, is a Certified Gateless Writing Instructor, and is also an author, speaker, retreat leader and the host of The Karen Kenney Show podcast.

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 go a long way and make a miraculous difference.

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