Be Sweet Ya'll
Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Why Authenticity Begins With Courage
Y'all, what if the thing you've been resistin' the most is the very thing you were made to do? For years I watched my daughter, my friends, and peers publish their books while I let fear win. But I finally pushed through, did it scared and unsure but I did it anyway. Y'all, my book just went to press and I cannot tell you how good it feels. Today I'm sharin' everything I've learned about resistance, why your doubt is actually your biggest sign to keep going, and how to finally surrender to the thing God put you here to...
Don't Pre-Apologize for Your Amazing Life!
One of my favorite speakers, Jon Acuff, said something this week that stopped me cold: "We like labels because they offer an explanation for behavior we don't want to change." Ouch. I felt seen, called out, and set free all at the same time and I had to bring it straight to you. In this episode, I'm sharing the quote that changed the way I see every excuse I've ever made, why "I'm just not good at that" might be the most expensive sentence you ever speak over yourself, and what I finally realized after years of running on Karen...
My Attitude Determines My Altitude!
Some seasons of life have a way of testin' everything you've built inside yourself and honey, right now is one of those seasons for a whole lot of us! This week, I'm poppin' in with a special episode fresh from my heart to yours all about the one thing that can never be taken from you: your attitude. I'm sharin' John Maxwell's powerful "Law of the Lid," what it really means to dig your well before you get thirsty, and why your attitude is the single most important lid on how high your life can go.<br /><br /><b>Episode H...
If I want to change the world
Hey y'all! Sometimes we get so caught up lookin’ at the rest of the world, thinking about what everyone else needs to fix or how everything else ought to change. But real transformation always starts in our own hearts! This week, I’m comin’ to you with a special little pop-up episode to talk all about personal responsibility spiritually, physically, and financially. Today, I'm openin' my heart wide to share why takin' care of our minds, bodies, and sweet spirits is a holy responsibility we owe to ourselves and to the precious ones we love. Finally, let's stop lettin' our lack o...
Why the Only Person You Can Save Is Yourself
Y'all, we recorded this one in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, but this conversation is so good it will carry you well into June and honestly, straight through the rest of the year. I sat down with one of my most favorite precious humans on this planet, my sweet friend Brandy Haiman, a licensed therapist and social worker with nearly 30 years of experience. She is everything: compassionate, kind, empathetic, a free thinker, and a true champion of the underdog. <br /><br />Brandy opens up about the deeply personal experiences that led her to the therapy profession and y'all, it is...
My Favorite Day
Sometimes, we get so scattered by the craziness of life, the never-ending projects, and the habit of saying "yes" to everyone we miss the beautiful masterpiece God has already put right in front of us!!! This week, I’m coming to you with a pop-up episode recorded on May 15th my wedding anniversary to my beloved late husband, Hugh F. Smith. Today, I open my heart to share the story of how Hugh walked into my life after a deeply painful first marriage that left me feeling broke, rejected, and unworthy. Hugh taught me what it means to be truly res...
Healing Through Service & Community With Ronnie Grissett
When service becomes the foundation of your life, the structure you build is unshakable. This week, I’m sitting down with Ronnie Grissett, owner of Team Patriot Home Stewardship Services and a medically retired Army veteran. Ronnie joins me for a conversation that spans from construction mission fields in Honduras and Uganda to the importance of proactive home maintenance right here in Bay County.<br /><br />Ronnie shares his incredible journey of recovery following a traumatic brain injury in 2020, exploring how that experience deepened his appreciation for health and his commitment to helping others. He also gives us an insightful loo...
Why Gen Z is Leading the Way in Mental Health
It’s mental health awareness month and today I’m reflecting on how much has changed... I can remember when I was younger, if you needed to go to therapy, it was almost a secret. We were surrounded by shame, feeling like we were defective if we couldn’t handle it all on our own. But now, things have shifted, and we are finally dropping that stigma thanks to the brave young people in our lives who have embraced it.Today I’m joined by my precious grandchild, JJ, who is truly wise beyond their years, to talk about their mental he...
Season Recap: The Courage to Change
What if the secret to a truly happy life... is being sweet enough to release what isn't working? <br />Y’all, this episode is a big one. It’s the end of our seventh season, and while this season was long my heart is just full! I have something else I’d like to share with you…We are closing the chapter on My Happy Ass Life and adopting a new name and it’s Be Sweet, Y’all.<br /><br />I’ll be honest with you I ran into some friction with the old name. Between social media algorithms blocking the wo...
Taking The Long Way Around
I just have to tell you how much I adore Sue Monk Kidd’s book, When the Heart Waits! I've read it four times (and counting!) because it holds the secret to one of the hardest lessons I've ever had to learn: how to simply slow down. Today I share how I’m actively working to build quiet space and find "white space" in my life. I also introduce the Magic Wand Theory. This concept challenges us to drop our logical thoughts, tap into our spirit, and dream about what is truly possible for our business and life, encouraging us to r...
