Critical Conversations

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!

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.

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.

Today I’m diving deep into a word that has been sitting heavy with me lately: deserve.In this raw and unfiltered conversation, I share a personal moment where I questioned what it really means to deserve—and how powerful we actually are as co-creators of our own lives.If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you’re not living the life you know you’re worthy of, this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with perspective shifts, practical tips, and a reminder of just how much is possible when you claim what you truly deserve.Press play, take a deep breath, and let’s reimagine what’s waiting for you.

In this episode, Karissa recaps the soul-shifting magic of her recent Nicaragua retreat—from horseback rides and farm-to-table meals to quiet revelations and big releases under the stars.But this conversation goes deeper than the beauty of retreat life. It’s about what happens after. When the bags are unpacked and the normal world returns.✨ Why we need sacred space away from it all✨ How clarity is born in stillness, but transformation lives in action✨ What’s coming in 2026 (👀) and how to get on the waitlist✨ And the truth about post-retreat support, accountability, and the work of becomingThis is for the ones who are craving space to hear themselves again. And for those who have already had the breakthrough— but need support holding it.Your retreat glow deserves to last. And this episode will remind you how.🎧 Tune in now & get ready to feel it all over again.Email to join March 2026 Nicaragua Retreat Waitlist or learn more about working 1:1 with Karissa: hello@karissadean.com October 2025 Brasada Retreat Link: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9xw2xya/lp/5d095fd7-0dac-4643-a50a-667d528df279?source_id=481497c2-64ac-4542-8f23-fd36bd543b80&source_type=em&c=I-HGUL2xckzDtE37EVNsVTqfhW4yZJkczJu80fTN2Gdjwa0SHL9X1w==