On this episode of The Karen Kenney Show, I’m exploring the concept of "when helping hurts."

And how even our well-intentioned efforts to help others can sometimes do more harm than good.

I springboard off of the idea from the old quote, "The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”

And I highlight how the outcomes we hope for, can differ from the original intent behind our “helping” actions.

I also share a few examples of misguided help, and how it can affect both humans and animals.

We’ll explore how helping can even become enabling or codependent - preventing people from facing the consequences of their choices and learning from their experiences.

Karen also discusses how helping can sometimes be a distraction from one's own personal issues, rather than a genuine desire to assist others.

I love humans that want to help, and…. we need to be self-aware about our own motivations and the negative impact that sometimes arises from well-intentioned help.

KEY POINTS:

• Unsolicited Help

• Intervening + Interventions

• Codependence + Enabling

• Help as a Distraction

• Relying on AI

• Setting Boundaries

• Maintaining Dignity

• The Nest - Group Mentoring Program

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 blocks, rewrite stories, rewire 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 close to 30 years, has been vegan for over 20 years, and believes that a little kindness can make a big difference.

KK WEBSITE: www.karenkenney.com