Carissa Explains It All

Carissa Explains It All

Hosted by: Carissa Wolkiewicz

Welcome to Carissa Explains It All, your home for exploring the depths of holistic health, inner peace, and self-love. Join me on a journey to emotional wellness as we unravel the complexities of being human. Each...

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Caring for Yourself When External Validation Falls Away

This episode was shaped by a moment that came up during a recent group coaching call about validation, and the quiet ache that can surface when it doesn’t come from the people we expect it to. I reflect on how often...
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Rethinking Women’s Health and Fertility: A Trauma-Informed, Whole-Person Approach with Nicole Lange

In this episode, I’m joined by Nicole Lange, acupuncturist and founder of Life Healing Life in Minneapolis, for a grounded conversation on women’s health and fertility. Nicole is a thought leader in trauma-informed...
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The Space Between: Consistency Beyond Motivation

The start of a new year can feel exciting, and it can also feel heavy, full of pressure to ā€˜level up’ or hit all your goals at once. Sometimes, we find ourselves in the space in between, not quite where we were and...
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Steady Through the Season: How to Stay Grounded, Steady, and Kind to Yourself with Sarah Dewey

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Dewey, former show rider and thoroughbred jockey, NASM certified personal trainer, certified health and wellness coach, 200hr + Yin yoga teacher, dog mom, and all-around...
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Wellness Without The Pressure

We’ve been told wellness is all about routines, green smoothies, workouts, and optimization. But what if it doesn’t have to be that way? In this episode, I’m stepping back from the rules and the pressure to explore...
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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage with Albert Bramante

In this episode, performance coach and psychologist Albert Bramante joins me to unpack why we self-sabotage, especially when we’re close to our goals, and how to build lasting resilience instead of relying on...
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Cardio vs. Weights: The Truth About Fat Loss, Muscle, and the Burn

I’m answering one of the most popular fitness questions: Is cardio or strength training better for you? If you’ve been fixating on how many calories you burn during a workout and your progress has stalled, this...
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Movement is Medicine: Dance, Healing & Cross-Cultural Connection with Krystal Bates

Movement is medicine — and Krystal Bates brings that truth to life in this conversation. A professional dancer and movement coach, Krystal shares her experience recovering from spinal surgery and how returning to...
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When ā€˜Change Your Mindset’ Isn’t Enough

You’ve probably heard it: ā€œChange your mindset, change your life.ā€ But what if you’ve tried that… and it didn’t work? In this episode, I’m diving into why mindset work doesn’t always land. I'm here to share the...
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Stop Starting Over: Consistency is the Real Glow Up

This week, I’m celebrating one full year of podcasting — and let me tell you, the biggest lesson I’ve learned isn’t about downloads or fancy equipment… it’s about consistency. In this reflective and informative solo...
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How Acupuncture Supports Mind-Body Healing, Energy Flow & Physical Health with Dr. Jonathan Pyndus

In this episode, I sit down with my acupuncturist, Dr. Jonathan Pyndus, to talk about the incredible role acupuncture can play in supporting mind-body healing, energy flow, and physical health. I began seeing Dr. Jon...
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Optimize Your Workouts with Rest & Recovery

We're divingĀ into the science of rest and recovery and why it's a non-negotiable part of any sustainable fitness plan. If you're stuck in an all-or-nothing mindset or feeling burnt out from overtraining, this...
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