Critical Conversations

Karissa Dean
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Welcome to a podcast that challenges social norms and pushes boundaries in personal development and coaching. We dive deep into Critical Conversations, exploring topics that make us uncomfortable—but that’s where real growth happens. Through raw interviews and insights, we’ll break down societal expectations and explore new ways of thinking, living, and evolving. If you're ready to expand your mindset and challenge what you think you know, this space is for you.

  1. 12/25/2025

    What Do I Want?

    What if you gave yourself the space to truly ask: What do I want?This episode of Critical Conversations is an invitation to pause, get curious, and listen deeply—so you can move forward with clarity and take aligned action as you enter 2026.

    34 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Stop Lying to Yourself: Can You Actually Handle Your Yes?

    Today I’m talking all about intention, accountability, and the truth hidden inside every YES we say.Because the real question isn’t “Do I want this?”It’s: “Can I be accountable to the work required to bring this to life?” It’s a powerful 30-minute chat that’s honest, grounded, and exactly what so many of us need as we step into a fresh season of clarity and aligned action. If you’re ready to choose your yes with intention — and actually follow through with confidence — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now.Then come tell me what landed for you most.

    31 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    The Hardest Truth to Honor: What I Need

    This Thanksgiving, I’m learning to be grateful for the harder things — the moments where my voice shakes, but I choose to use it anyway. This episode is a vulnerable one. It’s about advocating for myself, honoring what I know I need, and finally saying the things I’ve been scared to speak. If you’ve ever struggled to ask for what you deserve or felt yourself shrinking to keep the peace… this one’s for us.

    31 min

  4. 11/20/2025

    Meeting Myself Again: My Second Vipassana Experience

    In this episode, I take you inside my second 10-day Vipassana retreat — ten full days of silence, stillness, and meeting myself in a way only that kind of pause can invite. I share what Vipassana actually is, why I felt called to return, and one of the powerful awakenings that cracked me open in the best way. This conversation is honest, grounding, and a reminder of what becomes possible when we get quiet enough to really hear ourselves. If you’re curious about Vipassana, craving a reset, or simply wanting to feel more connected to your inner world… this one’s for you. Listen now!

    34 min

  5. 11/06/2025

    The Space Between Sounds

    A tiny pocket of honesty for when you need a breath. I’m heading into my second 10-day silent Vipassana retreat, and before I go, I just want to share a little reminder: it’s okay to be imperfect, messy, and in progress. You still deserve space—to think, to be, to create. Here’s to showing up raw, real, and full of love.

    17 min

  6. 10/30/2025

    Raising Emotionally Intelligent Humans Starts with Us

    This might just be one of the most important conversations I’ve had all year.In this episode, we dive deep into emotional intelligence — what it really means, why it matters, and how our willingness to be vulnerable can reshape the way future generations experience emotion. I share some of my favorite tools and a new mantra we’re using in our home to help build emotional awareness and connection.Because when we start learning to hold space for all of our emotions — the messy, the raw, and the real — we start breaking generational patterns and paving the way for emotionally healthy, empathetic humans. It’s time to lead by example and rewrite the narrative — one honest conversation at a time.

    46 min

  7. 10/23/2025

    The Weight of the Word “Victim”

    In this episode of Critical Conversations, Karissa dives into a word that carries deep emotional weight: victim. She shares her personal experience of how being labeled with that word early in her divorce was one of the most painful and damaging moments—and why it’s so important to be mindful of how we use it. Karissa explores the two very different types of victims that exist and offers a compassionate reminder that language has power. This episode invites us to look deeper, to listen more carefully, and to speak with greater awareness. A raw, human conversation about impact, empathy, and reclaiming your story.

    34 min

  8. 10/09/2025

    Wake the F*ck Up: Confidence Comes First

    This might be one of the most powerful episodes I’ve ever recorded. I went all in — talking about my divorce, the importance of confidence, and why change is necessary (even when it’s hard as hell). This one’s for anyone standing on the edge of a shift — ready or not. Because confidence is the foundation. Without it, we stay stuck. With it, we rise. The message? Pay attention. To yourself. To others. To the moments that are calling you forward. It’s time to do better. It’s time to take back your control.🎙️ Critical Conversations — where truth gets loud and change gets real.

    31 min
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Welcome to a podcast that challenges social norms and pushes boundaries in personal development and coaching. We dive deep into Critical Conversations, exploring topics that make us uncomfortable—but that’s where real growth happens. Through raw interviews and insights, we’ll break down societal expectations and explore new ways of thinking, living, and evolving. If you're ready to expand your mindset and challenge what you think you know, this space is for you.

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  • Creator
    Karissa Dean
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Karissa Dean
  • Show Website
    Critical Conversations