Rise Above the Story

Free Yourself from Past Trauma and Create the Life You Want

By: Karena Kilcoyne

Narrated by: Karena Kilcoyne

USA Today best seller

Publishers Weekly best seller

“A well-reasoned and highly accessible manual for overcoming past trauma and attaining truly unlimited lives.” (Kirkus)

"Prepare to be captivated, moved, and ultimately uplifted by a tale that reminds us that we are stronger than we think.” (Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, author and OPI co-founder)

“[Karena] shows us how to liberate ourselves from the grip of those experiences that all too often limit our chances to live life to the fullest. This book is...truly a gift of love.” (Mike Love, lead singer and lyricist of The Beach Boys)

"When you open Rise Above the Story, be prepared for a demanding journey. And be open to a fresh and joyful destination.” (Richard Celeste, former governor of Ohio and author of In the Heart of It All)

What do we do when the pain of the past is too much to bear? When trauma and shame overwhelm us? When we feel empty and worthless despite our success and daily triumphs?

We rise above our story.

Before Karena Kilcoyne was a successful criminal defense attorney, trauma defined her early life. Her mother tried to give her away at birth. Her father went to a federal penitentiary when she was 12, leaving the family poverty-stricken and Karena to care for her siblings and her mentally unstable mother. After her mother died, she adopted her nine-year-old brother and graduated from law school at the age of 24. She fought for the freedom of others while imprisoning herself in self-doubt, depression, and anxiety. Existing only in survival mode, she repeatedly recounted the stories she’d written about herself: that she would never be enough, that she could never be happy.

In Rise Above the Story, Karena shares with raw vulnerability how she rose above her stories of abandonment, worthlessness, and shame. She’ll help you let go of your own past by embracing every beautiful, imperfect piece of yourself—no matter what your story looks like. She’ll teach you how to:

• Acknowledge your story. Identify the story that’s limiting your life.
• Release your story. Discover how your story took over your life by unearthing your repressed fear and shame.
• Rise above your story. Explore how your hardships can serve you and learn how to finally love yourself unconditionally.

Rising above your story will empower you to live the life of your dreams. Karena’s beautifully simple, yet powerful, formula offers emotional freedom and unfettered joy when you’re ready to embrace the vibrant, worthy, and lovable person you truly are.

Your past doesn’t define you—you do. It’s time to rise above your story and live the authentic life you deserve.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Karena Kilcoyne (P)2023 Audible, Inc.

Transparency and Helping us all thru our Journey

I first read the book and 100% LOVED it, but the audiobook I loved 1000%. Karina’s narration made it so impactful. It’s a “must listen” book to get the real impact of the value she shares .

Incredible!!

This is an exceptional book in many ways. First of all, is beautifully written.. h secondly, while there are a lot of books written about how to deal with personal traumas guilt and the mis-assigned shame and guilt it causes one to assume. Karina Kilcoyne has identified original methods and techniques to recognize, accept , and resolve these issues. This is an extraordinary book from which anybody can benefit. Relieve yourself of your undeserved burdens. Buy this book today. You and your sense of self-worth will be glad you did!

much like my story

one of the most amazing books I've ever read in my life I will highly recommend it to everyone I see

The deep insight in how to deal with deep rooted emotional issues.

Exceptional heart felt experiential sharing of the author’s emotional issues. Most importantly, step by step teaching of how to help yourself deal with and conquer your own issues. The author provided much investigative research in gaining the knowledge to write this book. This book is very easy to understand. I would highly recommend it!

Worth every penny

I've read every self help book to overcome my trauma related anxiety. I mean every book! This has been the most relatable and helpful. You WON'T regret getting this book!

Some suggestions were helpful

Lots of the suggestions didn’t seem realistic. Past life regression and some similar things. I don’t know that some suggestions are for most people