I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation with world-class coach Mike Harris! Mike is currently writing a book on the value he holds most dear, freedom. He’s a deep thinker who understands the importance of irreverence – in fact I almost called today’s episode after something Mike says in our conversation: “There is a certain irreverence in having choice.” He brings playful energy, a fascinating life journey that brought him where he is today, and at heart a vision for how we can all enjoy the pants off of our lives! Here are some other mic drops you’ll hear Mike share: “The world is skewed ..read more

I’m playing my little game again today, trying to guess what you’ll think the next value in our series is… (For those of you keeping score, this is Part 3 of 5.) Today’s is something even cooler, even bigger, and even more mind-blowing than exhilaration. Which is saying something, because Exhilaration is my 2021 Word of the Year! Thank you so much for listening! I am glad you’re here <3 Karen PS I have an invitation for you: if you haven’t already, get to know me a little better by signing up for my weekly newsletter. It’s free, and I promise to hold your email address – and thus your heart ..read more

So, as I’m doing this series on the values that I hold most dear, I’m playing a little game with myself. I’m imagining you, asking yourself “can I guess today’s value?” All I can say is, if you guess curiosity, you are wrong… But not completely wrong. Thank you so much for listening! I am glad you’re here <3 Karen PS I have an invitation for you: if you haven’t already, get to know me a little better by signing up for my weekly newsletter. It’s free, and I promise to hold your email address – and thus your heart – safely, in both my hands… Go to https://weturnedoutokay.com/weekly to sign up ..read more

I am excited to bring you into this, the first in a five-part series on really important subject – and a fun one too! But I don’t want to say too much about it. I want you to listen, and see if what you hear resonates. For this first part though, I do have one question: What should you be, in a world where you can be anything? Thank you so much for listening! I am glad you’re here <3 Karen PS I have an invitation for you: if you haven’t already, get to know me a little better by signing up for my weekly newsletter. It’s free, and I promise to hold your email address – and thus your heart ..read more

“Is this something that I care about, or is this something that someone else thinks I should care about?” – Shari Medini That’s what I almost called today’s episode (but used another excellent quote from today’s guest for brevity’s sake : ) If you want a conversation about handling all the stuff that is flying at you… If you want to feel better about the choices that you have that maybe you didn’t even realize… You will love this talk with Shari Medini, one half of the duo at Adore Them Parenting! Shari and her cofounder Karissa Tunis have written a great book, Parenting While Working from Ho ..read more

Greetings! Yes, on its surface this is a conversation (with 6-time returning champion Janine Halloran! So excited to bring her back to you!) about ADHD. But it’s about so much more. It’s about expectations, and how they create the roles our children inhabit. It’s about us, the roles we inhabit, and how we got here. It’s about what we can do that would be detrimental, or helpful – again, not just with the concerns of ADHD. But with so much more. I’m excited to welcome you into this conversation, and I’m grateful that you are here! Key links and video located at https://weturnedoutokay.com/364 ..read more

Greetings! THERE ARE SWEARS TODAY… So be sure to listen away from sensitive ears : ) My guest, Washington Post Parent Columnist Meghan Leahey, recorded this conversation with me back in February… and it feels even more relevant now, than when we recorded. This episode will help you: – Put important stuff in perspective – Lay to rest a childhood demon or two – Appreciate the absurdity inherent in our lives right now Watch our conversation by going to https://weturnedoutokay.com/363 Key links just below. Cheers! And thank you so much for listening! Key Links Connect with Meghan – and get her bo ..read more

What’s next? For many, that feels like the question of the moment. As I recorded this episode, there were some hopeful notes in the air, but also some serious uncertainty. A little more than a year ago everyone’s lives were completely disrupted, and the stress and worry and fear that we’ve lived with for so long feels impenetrable. What’s next? This may be a frightening question. But it’s also an exhilarating one, when looked at in a certain light. If any or all of that is on your mind, I hope my conversation with author and community-builder Gail Clanton is helpful for you. Gail brings wonde ..read more

Greetings! Welcome to this first installment in my series on ADHD <3 Scroll down for video of my conversation with Holly (who shares incredible insights into ADD, ADHD, and constructive ways to think about these neurodiversities) as well as lots of links. I’m glad you’re here! Listen to this conversation as well as the 360-plus-episode back catalog of We Turned Out Okay in your favorite podcatcher! Here are a few choice spots: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Podcasts     I am honored and thrilled to bring you this conversation with pediatric occupational therapist – and mom ..read more

My coaching client is celebrating so much: vaccines, in-person schooling and a new friend for her daughter! For me, this picture evokes those good feelings. There is no manual for emerging from a pandemic, just as there is none for living through one. So my private coaching client Kate’s questions might be very familiar to you: – “Am I being selfish?” (To send her child to in-person school, or summer camp.) – How do we keep “the comfort of closeness” we’ve had during all this, but still foster a kid’s independence? – What about kids’ physical safety – when they are not right next to us, when t ..read more