Hosted by Karissa Dean · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 101 episodes
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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.
Karissa Dean hosts Critical Conversations, a education show with 101 episodes published.
What if abundance isn't something you create—but something you learn to notice? In today's episode, we're diving into the power of presence and how being fully present can open the door to a more abundant life. Presence
In this episode of Critical Conversations, we dive into alignment, intuition, and the power of learning to truly trust yourself. This is a heartfelt conversation about listening to your gut, following your heart, and rec
This is one of those conversations that goes deeper than surface-level healing. In this episode, I sit down again with Grace L. Lamour, MS, LMHC, a licensed mental health counselor serving the New York, Florida, Virginia
This is a real conversation about entrepreneurship—but not in the way you might expect. Because business isn’t just about strategy… it’s about you. The way you think, the patterns you carry, the places you avoid—your bus
This one is personal. I’m sharing where I’m at right now—navigating divorce, co-parenting, entrepreneurship, and the very real process of becoming who I say I am. This isn’t polished. It’s honest. A conversation about al
In this episode of Critical Conversations, we’re diving into something that can’t be curated, filtered, or perfected. Embodiment. There is a difference between practicing something and becoming it. Between performing aut
Accountability isn’t about perfection—it’s about ownership. In today’s episode of Critical Conversations, I talk about accountability in action, why it matters, and why I believe it’s one of the biggest things missing in
In this podcast episode, I interview a local entrepreneur Ryann Reinhofer, who owns Thoroughbred Real Estate Group and also leads a nonprofit organization. Today, we need your help. Please listen to the full episode so y
Divorce will test everything you think you know about yourself. On today’s episode of Critical Conversations, I break down the real do’s and don’ts of divorce—what I learned the hard way and what I wish someone had told
Why do you still feel burned out—even when you’re “doing all the things”? In this episode, we go beneath surface-level solutions to explore what’s really keeping people stuck, exhausted, and disconnected. We unpack why q
In today’s episode of Critical Conversation, I’m reintroducing myself and reflecting on what 2025 asked of me as I shed in the Year of the Snake—letting go of what no longer fit, even when it wasn’t easy. I share what I’
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 act
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 lif
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Kristal Desantis
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinically Certified Trauma Professional, Premarital Education Provider
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Dr. Mary Sanders
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Critical Conversations is hosted by Karissa Dean. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 101 episodes.
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