ASKING FOR HELP
On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, we’re discussing something that so many people struggle with - Asking for help.
I'm sharing a powerful passage from Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" that totally changed my perspective.
He basically wrote that we shouldn’t be ashamed to need support - just like a soldier who's been wounded might need a comrade to lend a helping hand.
Growing up in a blue-collar family, I learned early on that asking for help seemed like weakness.
But here's a truth: We're not born knowing how to do every single thing!
Remember when we were babies and little kids? We needed help with EVERYTHING - from tying our shoes to brushing our teeth to making a sandwich!
So why do we suddenly think that we should know how to handle all of life's complex challenges all by ourselves?
I share how trauma and tough upbringings can make us behave in hyper-independent ways – where we hate to ask for ask and definitely don’t want to feel like we’re “bothering” people.
We can also develop this kind of shield that says, "I've got this," when sometimes, we really don't. 🫣
But here's a shift in perspective that’s a game-changer: Seeking help isn't a failure, it's a superpower.
It takes courage to be vulnerable and admit you need support, whether that's from a mentor, a coach, a book, or a trusted friend.
This is an invitation to release the shame, embrace curiosity, and recognize that nobody comes with a complete life manual.
And a final reminder that AI/Technology can't give you a hug -or- truly understand your journey - only people can provide that kind of deep, transformative connection.
So, I encourage you to raise your hand, ask the question, make the phone call, and know that need
KK’S KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
• We forget we were born completely dependent and kind of helpless.
• Trauma can create hyper-independence that prevents us from seeking support.
• No one is expected to automatically know everything in life.
• Human connection and intimacy heal way more than just pure information.
• Mentors and coaches can provide transformative guidance beyond simple advice.
• Vulnerability takes courage and can open doors to personal growth.
• Shame around needing or wanting help prevents us from accessing necessary resources.
• Technology and AI can’t replace the depth of human emotion and understanding.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn are much more important than perfection.
• Seeking help also allows others the joy of supporting you!
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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 patterns, rewrite old stories, rewire new 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 about 30 years, has been vegan for 23+ years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference.
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