The Karena Virginia Podcast

What if the reason you feel stuck, reactive, or overwhelmed has less to do with your thoughts and more to do with your nervous system? In this solo episode from Puerto Rico, Karena explores why we cannot think our way into peace and how stored childhood experiences continue to shape our emotional reactions today. She shares how inner child wounds, unconscious patterns, and nervous system dysregulation often sit beneath habits like distraction, anxiety, addiction, and emotional reactivity.Karena offers simple, practical tools for bringing the body back into balance, including breathwork, humming to stimulate the vagus nerve, mantra, community, and time in nature. Through personal stories and vivid examples, she explains how making the unconscious conscious allows us to stop creating stories from old triggers and begin responding from a regulated, grounded place.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!

What does it mean to stay spiritually awake when the world feels intense and uncertain? Karena explores how moments of disruption can surface deep emotional triggers and challenge the ways we look for guidance, control, and certainty. She reflects on how these moments can become invitations to slow down, question old patterns, and reconnect with what is truly guiding us.Speaking from a retreat in Costa Rica, she reflects on sovereignty, emotional integration, and the courage it takes to feel rather than suppress what is arising. Through personal stories and unexpected encounters in nature, this episode invites us to reconnect with our inner authority and trust the deeper intelligence moving through our lives.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In this candid and deeply personal episode, Karena is joined by her husband of 25 years, Charles, for a conversation about how the inner child shapes marriage. During a difficult season in their relationship, they turned to Imago Relationship Therapy, the couples therapy approach behind Harville Hendrix’s Getting the Love You Want, and began learning how to see the wounded child within each other rather than just reacting to the surface conflict.From grief and fear to everyday misunderstandings, they reflect on how criticism often masks unmet needs and why emotional safety matters more than being right. This episode is an invitation to listen differently, respond with greater awareness, and begin relating to the inner child beneath the reactions in the relationships that matter most.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Karena welcomes back her friend and co-author of Essential Kundalini Yoga, Dharm Khalsa, for a thoughtful conversation about staying centered in an increasingly chaotic world. Drawing from their shared history and years of spiritual practice, they reflect on why grounding matters more than ever and how simple, embodied tools can help us steady the nervous system and reconnect with inner wisdom.Together, they explore lessons from teaching and living Kundalini Yoga, along with honest reflections on discernment, humility, and self-trust on the spiritual path. The conversation also touches on how fear, media noise, and external pressure can pull us out of alignment, and what becomes possible when we return to presence.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In Part 2, Karena and Christian continue their conversation with author Joshua Medcalf as they explore themes of legacy, perseverance, and intentional living. The discussion reflects on what it means to stay committed to a path that isn’t always visible or immediately rewarded.Joshua shares perspective on mentorship, initiative, and the value of showing up with humility and consistency. Together, they touch on the quiet work behind influence, the role of discipline and responsibility, and why meaningful growth often happens away from the spotlight.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In Part 1 of this conversation, Karena welcomes back author and mentor Joshua Medcalf alongside her son Christian for an honest discussion about following your inner compass rather than the path laid out by expectation. Christian reflects on how Joshua’s work helped him step away from a traditional trajectory and choose a direction rooted in purpose, healing, and self-directed learning.Joshua shares his philosophy on learning from lived experience rather than instruction alone, the importance of seeking out true experts in the territory, and why forging a nontraditional path often comes with resistance. Together, they explore themes of intuition, rebellion, discipline, competence, and leadership, offering a grounded look at what it means to build a life guided by wisdom, responsibility, and the courage to think independently.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Karena welcomes her friend and co-writer of Essential Kundalini Yoga, Dharm Khalsa, for a thoughtful conversation about what modern Kundalini Yoga truly offers. Together, they explore how working with energy, breath, and awareness can support nervous system regulation, emotional healing, and a deeper connection to inner wisdom. Dharm shares five essential practices from the book that can be integrated into daily life as a steady foundation for greater clarity, vitality, and balance. He also guides listeners through the Miracle Breath, a simple technique that calms the nervous system and supports regulation in moments of overwhelm. Drawing from ancient yogic wisdom and lived experience, they reflect on why teachings once dismissed as “woo-woo” are now being validated through science, and how simple, consistent practices can quietly transform the way we feel, think, and move through the world.👉 Buy Essential Kundalini Yoga👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Karena speaks to the profound collective shift so many of us are feeling right now. She explores why old systems are breaking down, why our nervous systems feel overwhelmed, and why anxiety, exhaustion, doubt, and the urge to numb out have become so common. Through the lens of nature, ancient yogic wisdom, and her own spiritual insight, she offers grounding tools to help us regulate and reconnect. Karena discusses the deeper rewiring happening on both personal and global levels, the importance of community, the power of early sleep and conscious breathing, and how to protect our energy when the world feels loud. If you’re sensing change but aren’t sure what it means, these insights offer steady reassurance and a reminder that you’re not moving through this transformation alone.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Karena explores the complex dynamics that can arise when we find ourselves in relationships with someone who shows narcissistic tendencies. Through personal reflection, spiritual insight, and her experience supporting highly sensitive individuals, she unpacks why empaths often feel drawn to partners who shine brightly outwardly yet struggle with deeper attunement. She explains how childhood imprinting, people-pleasing, and codependent patterns shape these connections, and why boundaries and the ability to say no are essential for true healing. Karena also offers gentle guidance for those wondering whether growth is possible, sharing a compassionate spiritual perspective and reminding us that inner alignment often opens the door to profound transformation.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Karena invites us to see life through the quiet wisdom of the natural world. Reflecting on how every rose blooms in its own time, she reminds us that rejection is often divine redirection — a sacred pause guiding us toward what’s truly meant for us.Through heartfelt reflection and a soothing guided meditation, Karena helps us release resistance, realign with trust, and remember that the universe is always working in our favor, even when the path feels uncertain.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

Karena revisits the timeless principles of the Law of Attraction and the angelic guidance that has inspired her work for years. She reveals how one word, ANGELS, holds the key to manifesting miracles and co-creating with the universe.Through gentle wisdom and divine clarity, Karena reminds us that the universe always wants the best for us, and that it’s our alignment that opens the flow of blessings. From learning to say “no” with grace to rediscovering gratitude and surrender, this episode invites you to step away from the noise and reconnect with stillness, presence, and faith in what’s possible.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist!👉 Follow the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

In this second part of Karena’s conversation with 98-year-old Holocaust survivor Lily Wolf, Lily takes us deeper into her extraordinary journey, recounting the daily hardships, narrow escapes, and inner courage that helped her survive immense trauma. She shares her hard-earned wisdom for young people and women, while her grandson Sam shares how her example inspired him during his own serious health challenge.From the hardships of her past to the joy of looking forward to her 100th birthday, Lily’s story shows how strength, hope, and determination can guide us through even the darkest times.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist👉 Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!

On this powerful episode of The Karena Virginia Podcast, Karena welcomes 98-year-old Holocaust survivor Lilly Wolf and her grandson Sam Wolf. Lilly shares her harrowing story of survival - marches without food or water, the loss of loved ones, moments of unexpected compassion, and the courage that carried her forward. Her story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of hope in the face of unimaginable suffering. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that will stay with you long after you listen.👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@KarenaYoga) and watch more episodes in the podcast playlist! (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYM0eLGOdbofuwOJxwpK5Ua-TBXBOnmOs)👉 Follow this podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode!  

What does it mean to love fiercely? In this episode, Karena reflects on the idea of the “mother wound” and what it means to love more fiercely in today’s world. From her own patterns of people-pleasing to the generational influences that shape how we show up, she explores how true healing often requires strong boundaries, honesty, and even disruption. Drawing on her near-death experience and spiritual practice, Karena shares how to move past fear and worry, honor our own worth, and bring more authentic love into our lives and relationships.👉 Follow on ⁠Spotify⁠ and ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ so you never miss an episode!👉 Subscribe to my YouTube channel👉 Watch more episodes in the podcast playlist

In this solo episode of The Karena Virginia Podcast, Karena shares one of the most powerful manifestation techniques taught by Neville Goddard nearly a century ago - a simple, yet miraculous practice done in the drowsy state before sleep.Through storytelling and guidance, Karena explains how to shift from thinking to feeling, and how this subtle change activates the subconscious mind and rewires our vibration to attract love, abundance, healing, or any heartfelt desire.Discover how to release cluttered subconscious fears, step into the wish fulfilled, and trust the universe’s promise that you are worthy of miracles.

Karena's son, Christian, joins the podcast to talk about the emotional rollercoaster he's experienced in the last few years throughout his struggles with chronic back pain.In this episode, he explains what started this mess, physical therapy, how a doctor made him feel "broken," and how he fixed his spine ... with his thoughts?You'll just have to watch this one to believe it.For more from the show every two weeks, follow "The Karena Virginia Podcast" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In Part Two of Karena's conversation with "Chop Wood, Carry Water" author Joshua Medcalf, the two discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries, and how it contributes to self-improvement and personal growth. Plus, they talk about the importance of mentors, the costs of living authentically, and the importance of surrendering so you can achieve your highest goals. And Karena's son even makes his podcast debut! For more from the show every two weeks, follow "The Karena Virginia Podcast" on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Joshua Medcalf, award-winning author of "Chop Wood, Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great," joins Karena Virginia for a two-part podcast.In Part One, Joshua and Karena discuss the tragedy that struck Joshua's family at an early age, and how that experience played a critical role in launching his writing and public speaking career. Plus, he talks about "crab theory" and why he's meticulous with who he surrounds himself with. To hear Part Two next time please follow "The Karena Virginia Podcast" on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠

In this enlightening episode of The Karena Virginia Podcast, we delve into the profound topics of ancestral healing and generational trauma.Karena shares transformative stories and insights on how inherited trauma can shape our lives and how we can heal these deep-seated imprints. Through personal anecdotes and scientific studies, discover the power of energy healing and the potential to transform not only our lives but also those of future generations. Tune in to explore the intersection of spirituality, science, and the art of living your best life. For more episodes like this, please follow "The Karena Virginia Podcast" on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠ You can also watch full video episodes on ⁠⁠my YouTube channel.

In this solo episode of the Karena Virginia Podcast, host Karena delves into the law of attraction, emphasizing the importance of feeling and imagination in manifesting desires. She discusses the interplay between spirituality and science, sharing personal anecdotes and insights on how to align with one's true self to attract abundance and fulfillment. The conversation highlights the need for emotional engagement in the manifestation process and encourages listeners to trust their inner guidance.For more episodes like this, please follow "The Karena Virginia Podcast" on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ and ⁠Spotify.⁠ You can also watch full video episodes on ⁠my YouTube channel.

In this first solo episode of The Karena Virginia Podcast, Karena shares her personal journey of spiritual awakening, co-creation with the universe, and the importance of authenticity. She discusses her childhood experiences of feeling different and misunderstood, her near-death experience that validated her beliefs about angelic love, and the concept of spiritual bypassing. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the significance of healing through feelings and being present in the moment, encouraging listeners to recognize their worthiness and the possibility of miracles in their lives.For more episodes like this, please follow "The Karena Virginia Podcast" on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also watch full video episodes on my YouTube channel.

In the second episode of The Karena Virginia Podcast, I welcome my friend Kerry Butler to the show. We reflect on our time in acting school together, why she stayed in the business (and why I got out of it), how she's manifested everything that's ever come to her, what it's like performing on Broadway, and so much more.For more conversations like this, please follow the show here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts.

In the first episode of the brand new "Karena Virginia Podcast," my dear friend Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go's joins me to discuss her path to sobriety, advice for manifestation, how to handle the jealous women in your life, the power of kundalini yoga, why she doesn't follow the news, and how she manifested her entire career.Subscribe to my YouTube channel here.Follow the show on Spotify here.Follow Belinda on IG here.

Welcome to The Karena Virginia Podcast, my sanctuary of warmth, healing, and inspiration.  This biweekly podcast is my heartfelt offering to create an uplifting and cozy environment—one where miracles feel possible and transformation becomes tangible.In each episode, I will be blend ancient wisdom with modern science to support you on your journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Together, we'll explore nervous system regulation exercises, recovery practices and healing tools to overcome trauma, soothe the inner child, release addictions, and break free from generational trauma.I'll share stories of miraculous healing, manifestation, and love, and I’ll be joined by some of the most brilliant minds in wellness, psychology, quantum physics, and the law of attraction. These conversations are designed to offer you both inspiration and practical guidance.We'll dive deep into the work of overcoming shame, self-criticism, and people-pleasing. I’ll guide you in releasing codependency and stepping into your most radiant self. Through heart-led living, we’ll activate a magnetic field that draws in your heart’s truest desires.Together, we’ll create a field of joy and possibility—one that keeps calling us back every two weeks for more connection and healing.I’m so happy you are here, and I look forward to sharing this sacred space with you.A healing environment where you feel safe and ancient mysticism meets science. A space where miracles become a natural flow in our lives.