Karena Kilcoyne J.D.

About

Karena Kilcoyne, J.D., is the bestselling author of Rise Above the Story and a former trial lawyer who specialized in criminal defense. When she’s not helping others rise above their stories, she’s curating a colorful life full of books and art from far-flung places. Karena has been featured in national media outlets such as Good Morning America, Forbes, Apple News, and Fast Company. She is also a regular contributor to Psychology Today.

Books by Karena Kilcoyne J.D.

Recent Posts

Feeling Motherless on Mother’s Day?

Here's how to navigating Mother's Day with love when you've lost your mother or experienced abuse, abandonment, or parentification.

We Have Control Over How We React Emotionally

Personal Perspective: How I pivoted emotionally and chose happiness.

How I Found Authentic Self-Love

Personal Perspective: Loving ourselves can be challenging, especially after trauma. With practical exercises to change our negative thought patterns, self-love becomes easier.

The First Step in Healing My Trauma Was Acknowledging It

Personal Perspective: Regardless of my professional success, my childhood trauma left me depressed and anxious for decades. I changed my story and finally paved the way to healing.

It Took Years to Untangle My Childhood and Rise Above It

A Personal Perspective: At a young age, I was the parent, not the child.