New Mindset, Who Dis?
Case Kenny
Hi, I’m Case Kenny (@case.kenny on Instagram) and this is my twice weekly podcast where I offer practical thoughts on self improvement, mindfulness and how to live your best life.
It’s a different kind of podcast. I'm just a dude living his life sharing some perspective. No gurus, no fluff and no preaching of generic life advice… just my thoughts on self-help, wellness, and mindsets with practical and personal insights on how to live a passionate, purposeful and happy life.
Join me Mondays and Thursdays. Let's go!
It’s a different kind of podcast. I'm just a dude living his life sharing some perspective. No gurus, no fluff and no preaching of generic life advice… just my thoughts on self-help, wellness, and mindsets with practical and personal insights on how to live a passionate, purposeful and happy life.
Join me Mondays and Thursdays. Let's go!
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Apr 9, 2026 • 16min
792 - How to make friends in your 30s
A practical take on why friendships thin out in your 30s and how proximity stops doing the work for you. A mindset shift from passive waiting to actively creating connections is explored. Visibility, clear invitations, and repeated choosing are offered as tools. Tips include using structure and routines to reduce friction and becoming the kind of person who brings people together.
Apr 6, 2026 • 16min
791 - You can speak a new reality into existence
A deep dive into how certain spoken declarations can create new realities. Theories about language and performative speech acts are unpacked with vivid examples like weddings and resignations. Practical distinctions between thinking and saying aloud are highlighted. Listeners get guidance on when to declare change and how wording signals commitment.
Apr 2, 2026 • 15min
790 - Use this one word to actually change your life
A deep dive into how the tiny word you use can reshape motivation and choice. Contrast between obligation language and possibility language is explored with research-backed examples. Practical everyday swaps for work, health, and relationships are highlighted to restore agency and reduce pressure.
Mar 30, 2026 • 16min
789 - The science of laughing at yourself
Discussion about emotional intelligence and how responding to mistakes shapes others' impressions. Research-backed claims that amusement after small errors conveys warmth, competence and stability. Warnings about when laughter is inappropriate and the importance of pausing to judge a mistake. Tips for keeping ego light so slip-ups stay moments, not identities.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 1h 6min
788 - Words are powerful (with David Ghiyam)
David Ghiyam, spiritual teacher and MaryRuth Organics co-founder, blends Kabbalah, manifestation, and energy work. He discusses expanding your inner vessel for love and abundance. They explore optimism, clearing competing beliefs, practical language tools for manifestation, and using visualization and vows to process pain and draw energy.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 14min
787 - The Foot in Door Effect
A deep dive into how tiny requests pave the way for bigger commitments. The psychology behind why small yeses change identity and make larger asks feel natural. Practical examples from work, fitness, and subscriptions show the effect in everyday life. Advice on choosing authentic small steps and using the idea for personal change.
Mar 19, 2026 • 14min
786 - A philosophy of "fast responses"
Discussion of why quick replies close the gap between intention and action. Exploration of mental costs from unfinished tasks and attention residue. How fast responses signal priorities, build momentum, and prevent stalling in the middle. Guidance on when to act immediately versus scheduling more complex decisions.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 15min
785 - You're wiser than you think (use this one word)
A dive into how a single word can reshape thinking and reveal hidden wisdom. The episode explores the linguistic tool called the generic you and how it creates psychological distance. Practical rewrites show how wording shifts turn rumination into reflection. Conversation also covers connection, universality, and using language to spot real possibilities.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 13min
784 - Just focus on yourself (the science of self expansion)
Focus inward to build a meaningful life that naturally draws others in. Learn how personal growth changes your energy and creates genuine curiosity. Discover self-expansion theory and why novelty and shared growth boost relationship satisfaction. Explore authenticity, passion, and clarity about what truly energizes you.
Mar 9, 2026 • 14min
783 - A counterintuitive way to get people to say yes to you
A counterintuitive persuasion tactic: explicitly offering people an easy out can increase their willingness to comply. Real-world street experiments and research on psychological reactance are discussed. Practical phrasing tips show how framing requests as invitations reduces pressure. Advice also covers applying the same freedom-based phrasing to your own choices.
