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Critical Conversations

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.

Podcast · By Karissa Dean · American English · Official site

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Sep 17, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 17, 2026

    Stop Being an Ass. You Don’t Know What’s Possible. (opens the original)

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    What if the thing standing between you and what you want… is the assumption that it won’t happen? This episode of Critical Conversations is all about assumptions—and how quickly they can close us off from receiving the very things we say we want. I’m sharing some real-life, last-minute “miracles” that happened when I stopped being an ass. 😂 When I stopped assuming things wouldn’t work out, stopped deciding the outcome before it had a chance to unfold, and actually opened myself up to the possibi

  2. Episode · Sep 5, 2026

    Quick Update + Let's talk GOALS: Are Your Goals Still Yours? (opens the original)

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    Welcome back to Critical Conversations. Today’s episode is a little bit of a life update, a little bit of a reality check, and a whole lot of me thinking out loud about goals, accountability, community, action, discipline, and purpose. This is a thick one. Because lately I’ve been doing some serious reflecting on the goals I’ve set, the things I say I want, the things I’m actually doing, and the spaces where those two things aren’t quite lining up. And I think there’s something really important

  3. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Coming Home to Yourself with Laurie Parente (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Critical Conversations , I’m joined by my mentor, coach, and dear friend, Laurie Parente, for a conversation about what it really means to come home to yourself. Laurie and I are also coming together to host the Come Home Retreat at Cowgirls Unlimited Ranch, October 9–11, 2026. This isn’t your typical retreat. We’re creating an intimate experience that gives you space to slow down, reconnect, and listen to yourself—but also equips you with practical tools and sustainable pract

  4. Episode · Jul 30, 2026

    Pilates, Ponies & Pork (PPP) Interview with Dr. Jordan Graeme (opens the original)

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    The horses. The movement. The magic. A new episode of Critical Conversations all about what's coming to Cowgirls Unlimited Ranch this September! I brought on the incredible woman who will be leading the Pilates portion of our upcoming Pilates, Ponies & Pork (PPP) event, and we had such a fun conversation about what happens when we combine movement, horses, connection, and a whole lot of fun. Curious what PPP is all about? Want to meet the woman behind the Pilates? Tune in to Critical Conversatio

  5. Episode · Jul 9, 2026

    Come Stay & Play: The Story of Cowgirls Unlimited Ranch (opens the original)

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    She finally has a name. Cowgirls Unlimited Ranch has been a labor of love for longer than I can explain. It's been built through late nights, big dreams, hard lessons, and an unwavering belief that there needed to be a place where people could reconnect—with nature, with horses, with community, and most importantly, with themselves. In this episode, I'm sharing it all. ✨ The who. ✨ The what. ✨ The where. ✨ And most importantly... the why . This isn't just a ranch. It isn't just a business. It's

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