Karen Conlon, LCSW

Karen Conlon, LCSW Hi, I’m Karen. Psychotherapist • Coach • Podcast Host
Break old patterns. Build deeper, more fulfilling relationships.

🎙️Emotionally Wealthy
💡Every Tuesday

09/04/2026

Anger is usually the easiest emotion to reach for, but it rarely tells the whole story.

This week, I talked about why anger shows up so quickly for so many of us, and why it's worth pausing to look a little deeper. Underneath anger, there's often disappointment, sadness, or a sense of unfairness that hasn't been named yet.

I invite you to try something the next time anger comes up. Instead of stopping there, ask yourself what else might be going on underneath it.

That small pause can change everything about how you understand your own reactions.

5 Steps to Powerful Self-Awareness & More Authentic Connections. Download the free E-Guide by visiting www.karenconlon.com under “Free Resources”.

🎙️Emotionally Wealthy podcast. Listen to the full episode. Link in bio for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart.

09/03/2026

What if the most powerful thing you could do in a hard conversation was simply pause?

In this week's episode, I talk about mindful listening and why it matters so much in our closest relationships. When we stop, pause, and reflect before responding, we're not just managing our own reactions. We're showing the other person that they matter.

That kind of presence builds real emotional safety. And in return, it often opens the door for you to be heard too, more deeply, with more grace, and with more patience.

Listening well is a skill. Like any skill, it takes practice, but it's one of the most meaningful ones you'll ever build.

5 Steps To Powerful Self-Awareness & More Authentic Connections. Download the free e-guide- link in my bio or visit www.karenconlon.com under “Free Resources”.

🎙️Emotionally Wealthy podcast. Listen to the full episode. Link in bio for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart.

This week's episode is a solo one. Yep, just me, walking you through my ebook guide, 5 Steps to Powerful Self-Awareness ...
09/02/2026

This week's episode is a solo one. Yep, just me, walking you through my ebook guide, 5 Steps to Powerful Self-Awareness and More Authentic Connections.

Who is this for? It's for anyone who has done the work, read the books, gone to therapy, tried it all, and still feels misunderstood or unseen in the relationships that matter most.

I talk to you about recognizing your patterns, understanding the needs underneath them, questioning inherited beliefs, naming emotions with more precision, and learning to truly listen.

You are capable and deserving of relationships where you are fully seen.
Download the free E-Guide- link in my bio or visit www.karenconlon.com under “Free Resources”.

🎙️Emotionally Wealthy podcast. Listen to the full episode. Link in bio for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart.

09/01/2026

You can be successful, loving, reliable, and still feel unseen.

This week’s episode is a solo one, and it’s personal. I’m walking through five steps toward greater self-awareness and more authentic connection.

So many of the ways we show up in relationships are shaped by beliefs and patterns we’ve never stopped to question. This episode is about finally getting curious about them.

These five steps aren’t a quick fix. They’re a starting point for understanding yourself more deeply and building relationships that feel honest, mutual, and emotionally fulfilling.

Download the free E-Guide by visiting www.karenconlon.com under “Free Resources”.

🎙️ Emotionally Wealthy. Listen to the full episode through the link in bio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and iHeart.

Have you ever felt like you’ve done everything right by everyone around you, met all the expectations, and still felt th...
08/31/2026

Have you ever felt like you’ve done everything right by everyone around you, met all the expectations, and still felt the sting of feeling unseen?

This week on the Emotionally Wealthy Podcast, I'm discussing my free guide, 5 Steps to Powerful Self-Awareness & More Authentic Connections.

Who is this for? It's for anyone who has done the work- or not, read the books, gone to therapy, and still feels misunderstood in the relationships that matter most.

In this week’s episode, I walk you through some of the most important steps in recognizing your patterns, exploring the needs underneath them, questioning the beliefs you've never stopped to examine, naming your emotions with more honesty, and learning to really listen.

You are capable and deserving of relationships where you feel fully seen.

🎙️ Emotionally Wealthy Podcast. Listen to the full episode tomorrow, and new episodes every Tuesday. Link in bio for Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and YouTube.

08/29/2026

Feeling accepted for who you truly are can change the way you move through the world.

In this meaningful discussion with Executive Coach and Family Therapist Keith Greer LCSW, we reflect on what it means to be in environments where authenticity is welcomed instead of judged.

When we know it's safe to be vulnerable, make mistakes, and keep learning, we no longer have to hide behind perfection.

Real growth begins when acceptance replaces performance. The spaces we create for one another matter more than we often realize.

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08/28/2026

In this reflective conversation with Executive Coach and Family Therapist , LCSW, we explore how curiosity helps build trust by creating space for understanding instead of judgment.

Rather than rushing to label something as right or wrong, curiosity invites us to slow down and look at the situation together.

When people feel genuinely heard, they become more open, more connected, and more willing to engage honestly.

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08/28/2026

During this episode with Executive Coach and Family Therapist , LCSW, we explore why someone we've just met can evoke emotions that seem far bigger than the moment itself.

A familiar tone, expression, or interaction can unconsciously remind us of someone from our past, shaping how we respond before we even realize it.

The more we understand these emotional patterns, the more freedom we have to respond thoughtfully instead of automatically.

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Some conversations feel bigger than the moment we're in.A comment, a tone of voice, or even a facial expression can stir...
08/26/2026

Some conversations feel bigger than the moment we're in.

A comment, a tone of voice, or even a facial expression can stir emotions that seem to come out of nowhere. But often, those reactions aren't only about what's happening today.

They're connected to experiences we've carried with us for years.

In this thoughtful conversation with Executive Coach and Family Therapist , LCSW, we explore how our past relationships can quietly influence the way we experience new ones.

When we begin to recognize these patterns, we gain something powerful: the ability to pause, reflect, and respond with greater intention rather than react automatically.

Healing isn't about pretending the past didn't happen. It's about becoming aware of when it's speaking for us.

What is one relationship that has taught you something about yourself?

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08/25/2026

Why do some conversations stay with us long after they've ended?

Why does one comment, one look, or one tone of voice affect us so deeply while another barely registers?

In this week's episode of the Emotionally Wealthy Podcast, I sit down with Executive Coach, Family Therapist, and neuroscience-based communication expert , LCSW, to explore how our past quietly shapes the conversations we're having today.

Together, we unpack projection, psychological safety, trust, emotional reactivity, and the power of curiosity. We talk about why self-awareness is the foundation of healthier relationships and how understanding your own patterns can transform the way you communicate at work, at home, and with the people you love.

If you've ever walked away from a conversation wondering, "Why did I react that way?" this episode is for you.

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