Each week, author and executive coach Karen Thrall dives into one human tension that shapes how we live, lead, and connect. Through stories and conversations, discover how to hold onto your curiosity, your courage, your humanity, and your sense of purpose. Become more of who you are, not less.
How do you know when change is in the air, even when you can't quite explain what's different? In Episode 7, Karen Thrall explores the early signs of change, how to recognize them, and why they're worth paying attention to. Transcript: 00:01 Hi, this is Karen Thrall. Welcome to the Don't Lose podcast. 00:05 Today's episode is Don't Lose Your Ability to Change. 00:08 Behind me is the Pacific Coast in San Diego County. The waves are crashing in. It's a beautiful day. 00:17 Personally, I've gone...
11 Sept 2026
Don't Lose Your Influence Through Mirror Neurons
We’re constantly picking up on the energy around us, but we don’t have to absorb all of it. This episode explores how mirror neurons can help us recognize what’s ours, what isn’t, and how our own presence can influence the room. TRANSCRIPT: 00:00 I am in beautiful Calgary, AB, Canada and behind me is the view of the city. 00:05 It's a gorgeous view. 00:07 I'm up on a hill and I just had to show it to you because this is where I'm going to do the podcast today. 00:15 Hi, I'm Karen Thrall...
3 Sept 2026
Don't Lose Your Yes-And
Yes-And is the practice of letting confidence and doubt, courage and fear, exist at the same time without letting the negative fear cancel out the strength in you. In this episode, Karen shares how this simple shift has helped her make hard decisions, take more risks, and keep moving even when uncertainty shows up. TRANSCRIPT: 00:01 Hi, this is Karen Thrall. 00:03 Welcome to the Don't Lose podcast where I share a story that is meaningful, inspirational life lesson. 00:09 And I'm really fortu...
28 Aug 2026
Don't Lose Your Color-Coded Friendship Boundaries
Not every relationship is meant to stay as close as it once was. In this episode, Karen shares her color-coded way of looking at friendships, workplace relationships, trust, and what happens when the people in our lives naturally evolve from where the relationship first started. TRANSCRIPT: 00:03 Hi, I’m Karen Thrall. Welcome to the Don’t Lose Podcast, where we talk about stories that have meaning, life lessons, and something worth thinking about. I’m filming this week from beautiful Revelsto...
20 Aug 2026
Don't Lose Your Love For Detours
Listen in as Karen shares what detours have taught her about holding onto the things that have always been part of who you are, loosening your grip on the plan, and enjoying the unexpected places life takes you. Because sometimes a detour brings you back to where you were headed, and sometimes it changes where you want to go. ***** TRANSCRIPT: 00:00 | Welcome to Don’t Lose Karen welcomes listeners to Episode 3 and explains what Don’t Lose is about: storytelling with meaning. Every week brings...
12 Aug 2026
Don't Lose Your Willpower
How do you stay strong when life takes an unexpected turn and changes everything? A three-month-old monkey taught me a secret about willpower that changed my perspective. TRANSCRIPTION: I'm Karen Thrall, welcome to the Don't Lose podcast. Every week I'm recording this in a different location. In this episode I'm sitting on a park bench in Blaine, WA. Don't Lose is about everyday stories and the lessons we find in them. Let's get started. This episode is called Don't Lose Your Willpower. The...
5 Aug 2026
Introduction
What if the stories you've lived weren't meant to diminish you, but to shape you into more of who you are? In my intro, I share why I started Don't Lose and the simple phrase that sparked it all: "Don't lose yourself." What began as a personal reminder grew into a podcast about the human tensions we all face and the ways our experiences influence how we live, lead, connect, and grow. Each week, we'll explore a new story. Each one is a reminder to never lose our curiosity, our courage, our pu...
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