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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Sep 28, 2026 · 24:19
Over the weekend I got to sit in the front row with my longtime mentor John Maxwell. He’s one of my favorite leadership role models and he’s written nearly 100 books! I'm sharing…
Sep 22, 2026 · 17:29
Have you ever walked into a room and thought, "Everybody in here knows more than I do"? That's exactly where I found myself at my first mic drop workshop, y'all, surrounded by…
Sep 14, 2026 · 18:09
Have you ever felt like your best days were behind you? Like once you hit a certain age, that's just it, time to settle down and stop having any dreams! That's the lie I'm…
Sep 7, 2026 · 47:12
Have you ever felt like a fraud saying something nice about yourself? Like the second the words leave your mouth, some voice in your head goes, "Girl, who are you kidding?"…
Aug 31, 2026 · 26:56
Have you ever been frustrated with yourself because you don't have your friend's talents? I sure have. I'm surrounded by talented people, my daughter who has the most beautiful…
Aug 24, 2026 · 39:36
She was never supposed to make it. Statistically, Barb shouldn't have become a loving wife, mother, and GG. This week she tells us why the statistics were wrong. 💛 This week I'm…
Aug 17, 2026 · 39:54
What if the friendships God gives you were never just about coffee dates, but about calling each other higher? 💛 Jody Morgan is BACK for part two, and this time we're having a…
Aug 10, 2026 · 33:34
What if the healing you've been waiting for has been available to you all along you just needed to find the right tools and the right people? 💛 If you've ever felt like your…
Aug 4, 2026 · 0:32
Welcome to Be Sweet, Y'all ! New episodes drop every Monday, focusing on how to be kinder to ourselves and others while growing in mind, body, and spirit. Tune in each week to…
Aug 3, 2026 · 30:44
If you're one of those people who says "I'll be happy when I make more money," "I'll be happy when my child gets sober," "I'll be happy when my husband starts eating healthy"…
Jul 27, 2026 · 17:38
What if the self-doubt you’re feeling isn’t a sign to stop… but your signal to keep going? 💛Y’all, I am sitting right outside the Women’s Symposium, getting ready to launch my…
Jul 20, 2026 · 42:08
What happens when you spend your whole life connecting people, telling their stories, and showing up for your community? This week I sat down with my longtime friend Marta Rose…
Jul 13, 2026 · 44:30
Have you ever heard of having a servant's heart? It's when your life feels chaotic, the absolute quickest way to find abundance is to throw yourself into the service of others.…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:03:02
Y'all, this encore episode takes us back to the very first time I brought a guest onto the podcast my dear friend and former fitness coach turned life-changer, Dr. Jenn Burg.…
Jun 29, 2026 · 26:55
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 31:57
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."…
Jun 15, 2026 · 27:02
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 12:11
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 41:24
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…
May 25, 2026 · 21:29
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…
May 18, 2026 · 30:21
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…
May 11, 2026 · 27:55
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.…
May 6, 2026 · 30:46
What if the secret to a truly happy life... is being sweet enough to release what isn't working? Y’all, this episode is a big one. It’s the end of our seventh season, and while…
Apr 27, 2026 · 18:03
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…
Apr 22, 2026 · 50:22
What if the secret to a happy life isn't just about the highlight reel, but about the depth you build during the "late bloomer" seasons? This week, I am bringing you a very…
Apr 13, 2026 · 36:18
What if the messages playing in your head were actually holding you back from the life you were meant to live? Today I am joined in the studio by my effervescent and darling…
Apr 6, 2026 · 31:11
What if the secret to a truly happy life… is giving something away? 💛Y’all… this conversation made my heart so happy I could barely stand it. I got to sit down with the…
Mar 30, 2026 · 19:58
Today I’m asking a question that hit me right in the heart…what is stuck in your craw?I’m sharing where I’ve ignored the little irritations in my life until they turned into…
Mar 23, 2026 · 51:00
This week I’m bringing back an encore episode with the hilarious and inspiring Lacy Branch Counts. If you’ve ever spent time on social media in our community, you probably…
Mar 16, 2026 · 47:11
What if the love you’ve been searching for your whole life was already inside you? Today I’m sitting down with my friend Maurice, an incredible artist whose work is rooted in one…
Mar 9, 2026 · 25:08
Have you ever overreacted to something minor and realized it wasn’t about now it was about then? Today, I’m sharing a practical way to retrain that response using positive…
Mar 2, 2026 · 23:06
Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check about the one thing I…
Feb 23, 2026 · 48:49
Building a business will expose every weakness you didn’t know you had. What really happens when you stop chasing two dreams and commit fully to one?Today I sit down with Daniel…
Feb 16, 2026 · 29:32
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment?Today, I share honestly about being in a funk and…
Feb 9, 2026 · 51:41
What happens when you stop living on autopilot and start choosing yourself with intention? Today, I sit down with the radiant and wise Kandi Gardiner Woods, performance…
Feb 3, 2026 · 37:28
Who’s behind the scenes holding everything together? In this episode, I sit down with two women who know my life, my work, and my heart better than just about anyone. This…
Jan 26, 2026 · 22:11
I’ve learned something the hard way: intensity feels productive, but it doesn’t actually change your life. If you keep starting strong and burning out, this episode is for you.…
Jan 20, 2026 · 33:50
Growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from awareness, honesty, and the courage to try again differently. Today, I’m back with my friend Dan Hinz for a conversation that…
Jan 12, 2026 · 28:13
Sometimes growth doesn’t come from fixing what’s broken. It comes from realizing there’s more inside you waiting to be unlocked. Today, I sit down with my friend Dan Hinz for a…
Jan 5, 2026 · 24:36
As we step into 2026 together, I wanted to offer a gentle message straight from my heart. This episode is about courage. Not the loud, dramatic kind, but the quiet courage it…
Dec 29, 2025 · 40:51
When leadership is rooted in service, the impact reaches far beyond any single role. This conversation is a reminder of what’s possible when people lead with intention. This…
Dec 22, 2025 · 27:40
This week, I’m sitting down with someone whose life and leadership reflect one simple truth: the most meaningful relationships are the ones that see more in you than you see in…
Dec 15, 2025 · 14:52
Sometimes I say, “Don’t look in the rearview mirror. That’s not where you’re going.” But today I’m sharing why looking back can be holy work. When we glance over our shoulder…
Dec 8, 2025 · 26:31
As we continue this beautiful new season, I’m reminded once again how God sends the right people at the right time often before we even know we need them. Today, I sit down with…
Dec 1, 2025 · 15:39
As we step into Season 7 together, I’m reminded that every new chapter starts with courage, curiosity, and a willingness to believe that something good is on its way. Today, I’m…
Nov 24, 2025 · 8:35
Every once in a while, life hands us a moment that stops us right in our tracks. This encore episode captures one of those moments for me. When I found out my carotid arteries…
Nov 17, 2025 · 9:09
Have you ever wondered what truly changes when you choose to forgive? In this encore episode, I invite you into my own journey of transformation through forgiveness. I’ll share…
Nov 10, 2025 · 23:31
As this season of My Happy Ass Life comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. What began as a five-minute live…
Nov 3, 2025 · 41:35
This one’s close to my heart. In part two of my conversation with my son, Sheldon, we talk about what recovery really looks like, the hard days, the small victories, and the…
Oct 27, 2025 · 28:30
This week’s episode is one of the most personal and powerful ones I’ve ever shared. I sit down with my son, Sheldon, for a raw and honest conversation about addiction,…
Oct 20, 2025 · 30:31
This week, I sit down with one of the kindest souls I know, someone who believes the smallest act of kindness can ripple further than we imagine. His name is Garrett Aune, and we…
Oct 15, 2025 · 10:00
This morning, as I ran beneath the glow of the full moon, I couldn’t help but think about my late husband, Hugh Smith, and the lasting imprint he left on my heart and the lives…
Oct 6, 2025 · 18:05
This week, I open up about the moments in life that nearly broke me—and the unexpected ways God and community showed up to remind me I wasn’t alone. From running (or my version…
Sep 29, 2025 · 25:51
As I prepared for my upcoming TED Talk, I realized the message I couldn’t shake was resilience. Not the easy kind we talk about in hindsight, but the real, raw kind that comes…
Sep 22, 2025 · 17:12
Today, I'm opening up about a recent blunder involving truck parking at my business and how it led me to break my own social media policy, which is all about kindness and…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:00:45
This week, I sit down with my dear friend Aaron Rich. He’s an entrepreneur, podcast host, fisherman, and community builder. We talk about leadership that trusts people, making…
Sep 8, 2025 · 28:21
This one was totally unplanned and straight from my heart. Since we’re more than halfway through the year, I pulled out my New Year's affirmation, “My Wild, Precious Life,” and…
Sep 1, 2025 · 28:01
This week, I sit down with my friend Dan Hinz, whose career journey is nothing short of inspiring. Dan started as a financial advisor and coach, helping couples with money,…
Aug 25, 2025 · 21:49
This surprise Pop-Up is a reminder that life is too short for long pity parties. I open up about being sick, what my battle with COVID taught me about truly caring for my body,…
Aug 18, 2025 · 31:26
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety and depression? You're not alone. Today, my daughter Britt Matthews and I open up about the practical tools and strategies that have…
Aug 11, 2025 · 26:28
We’re kicking off Season 6 with a special two-part episode, and I couldn’t think of a better way to start than with my brilliant, beautiful, wise-beyond-her-years daughter Britt…
Aug 4, 2025 · 25:54
What if honoring a loved one could become a celebration of life, love, and the lessons that shape us? Today I open my heart to share precious memories and a few tears as we…
Jul 28, 2025 · 8:23
As we prepare for Season 6, I wanted to revisit one of my favorite episodes, which reminds us that aging, often seen as a burden, is one of life’s greatest privileges.In this…
Jul 21, 2025 · 8:23
Are you really living your life intentionally? Are you living as authentically as God created you? Are you walking in the purpose He made for His kids? If you’ve ever felt…
Jul 14, 2025 · 8:11
The Gift of Hindsight — Encore EpisodeSometimes the greatest teachers show up dressed like setbacks.We’re revisiting a heartfelt message about failure…not as something to fear,…
Jul 7, 2025 · 8:49
As I sit here at Level 66, I can’t help but reflect on this sweet episode from last year, back when I first heard my friend Scott say, “I’m not 55, I’m Level 55.” That little…
Jun 30, 2025 · 9:29
I’m bringing back this episode because we all need a little reminder: you CAN change and it’s never too late.In this one, I’m getting honest about how I’ve shifted from being a…
Jun 23, 2025 · 10:09
Hey, Happy Asses! 👋 I’m bringing back this special episode as a little reminder that none of us has this “balance” thing totally nailed…and that’s okay. Sometimes life pulls us…
Jun 9, 2025 · 34:07
As I sit down to record this season finale, my heart is overflowing, with gratitude, reflection, and a little bit of awe at how far we’ve come together.This episode is a little…
Jun 3, 2025 · 51:10
What if your morning coffee wasn’t just a caffeine fix, but a sacred appointment with the King of the Universe? Today, I sit down with my dear friend Brian Baber, who is a…
May 26, 2025 · 50:37
Ready to laugh out loud and feel a little less alone in the chaos of everyday life? Today, I’m joined by my friend Lacy Branch Counts, entrepreneur, creator, mama, and…
May 19, 2025 · 19:11
This episode is for all my fellow over-schedulers, over-doers, and helpers who forget to ask for help. Today, we’re talking about what it really means to take personal…
May 12, 2025 · 16:16
Have you ever called yourself a mess? In today’s episode, I share a beautiful reminder from Martha Beck and a glittery story from Brene Brown that helped me shift how I speak to…
May 5, 2025 · 8:56
While we’re putting the finishing touches on new episodes coming next week, I wanted to share this feel-good favorite as a little reminder for your heart. Are you always waiting…
Apr 28, 2025 · 45:04
Have you ever thought about how the hard things prepare you for the beautiful ones? This week, I sit down with my dear friend Jennifer Vigil for a warm, heart-to-heart about…
Apr 14, 2025 · 41:37
What if the waiting is the becoming? This week, I sit down with my lifelong friend Angie Thompson for a talk about grief, growth, faith, and friendship. Angie shares the story of…
Apr 8, 2025 · 21:00
Have you ever felt like giving up on something because that little voice in your head says, “Who do you think you are?” In this solo episode, I share how I almost didn’t show…
Apr 1, 2025 · 49:28
This episode is pure joy. I sat down with my radiant friend Jade Patronis, also known as the Lipstick Diva, and we had the best time talking about everything from beauty shop…
Mar 24, 2025 · 39:01
Are You Letting Life Hold You Back or Pushing Forward in Faith? Today my friend Octavia aka Tay Tay shares her journey of overcoming homelessness, hardship, and self-doubt with…
Mar 18, 2025 · 45:45
Are you living with intention or just going through the motions? This week, I sit down with Samuel and Levi Merritt, two young men who embody purpose, passion, and community…
Mar 10, 2025 · 54:05
Are you truly doing what you were put on this earth to do? Or are you just doing what you’re good at because it’s familiar? This week, I’m joined by Josh Taylor, an inspiring…
Mar 3, 2025 · 24:09
I’m beyond excited to kick off a brand-new season with y’all, and we’re starting with a message that’s been on my heart: the power of our words and how they can build up or tear…
Feb 24, 2025 · 9:55
Today, we’re revisiting a powerful conversation about personal growth, humility, and focusing on our journey instead of judging others. Inspired by a recent lesson in…
Feb 17, 2025 · 17:50
Today, we’re wrapping up Season 4 with a powerful message about the words we speak over ourselves and others. Inspired by Awakening Who I Am by Dan McCormick and Ken Shelton, and…
Feb 10, 2025 · 45:18
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome JT from Evolve with JT—a transformational health and life coach dedicated to helping people over 40 break free from mediocrity and step into their…
Feb 3, 2025 · 19:37
Today, I’m sharing my thoughts on what it means to truly live in alignment with our purpose, relationships, and personal growth. Inspired by the passing of a dear friend, this…
Jan 27, 2025 · 50:13
In this special episode, I’m sitting down with my incredible producer and friend, Ashley Feller, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about how My Happy Ass Life has grown,…
Jan 20, 2025 · 11:22
Today I’m sharing how life’s challenges can become our greatest opportunities for growth. Inspired by Jim Rohn and Ryan Holiday, I talk about why personal development is the…
Jan 13, 2025 · 47:49
In this episode, I’m beyond excited to sit down with the multi-talented Jason Hedden — Executive Director of Recruitment and Community Relations at Gulf Coast State College,…
Jan 6, 2025 · 51:45
Happy New Year! This week, I’m thrilled to sit down with Kevin, the co-owner of Wewa Films and co-founder of the Redfish Film Festival. Kevin’s story is one of creativity,…
Dec 30, 2024 · 15:34
Dec 23, 2024 · 16:16
Hey, y’all! It’s just me today, coming to you live with some thoughts straight from the heart. The holiday season is here, and I want to share something that’s been a lifelong…
Dec 16, 2024 · 38:15
What does living a life rooted in music, faith, and family mean? Today, I’m thrilled to share a heartfelt conversation with my dear friend, Will Thompson. Will is a talented…
Dec 9, 2024 · 46:50
What does it mean to truly connect—with others and with yourself? Today, my daughter Britt Matthews and I are joining for an honest conversation about the challenges of…
Dec 2, 2024 · 36:01
Imagine the joy of welcoming a new baby into your life, followed by the heartbreak of an unexpected tragedy just days later. In this episode, I'm joined by Jessica Ayers—a…
Nov 26, 2024 · 12:18
This week, I’m sharing a quick yet powerful reminder about the life-changing power of gratitude. Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley, I talk about why gratitude is more than…
Nov 18, 2024 · 44:40
In this episode, I’m joined by my sweet best friend, Jody Morgan, for a heartfelt conversation about the beauty of true friendship, navigating complex family dynamics, and…
Nov 11, 2024 · 13:06
Lessons from a Hot Sauce HeroWhat do you do when someone says the sky is falling? You catch it! In this episode, we talk about how to turn challenges into chances for growth. I…
Nov 4, 2024 · 23:59
Welcome to the very first long-form episode of My Happy Ass Life! Today, I'm excited to share this journey of growth in mind, body, and spirit. In this debut episode, I discuss…
Nov 4, 2024 · 16:19
Are distractions keeping you in your comfort zone? Imagine if true growth requires stepping away from distractions to live a more focused life. In this episode, I share my…
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