# karissa (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover karissa. Page: Feed: --- ## The Secret to Genuine CONFIDENCE (Hint: It's Not Thinking You're Amazing) _2026-08-18 · Dear Young Married Couple_ Most of us have confidence all WRONG (especially in today's self-righteous and entitled culture.) Why do you think even highly successful people starve for validation? How secure are you in the possibility of failure? Let's explore the difference between chasing approval, trying to manufacture your own worth, and receiving an identity that doesn't have to be earned. Resources: Monthly Live Date… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL9636979234.mp3) ## Think You Have LOW DRIVE? Think Again! _2026-08-11 · Dear Young Married Couple_ We've all done it... We've labeled ourselves and our spouse as the "high/low drive" one. We assume one party can get it on at any given time and the other just generally isn't in the mood. The truth is, it's much more complex than that. In this episode, we're gonna share a simple tool that will take you minutes to complete, but give you so much insight into each others' desire for sex. Resources:… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL8565482278.mp3) ## [A Conversation with Mike Cavallaro](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/154961251/) _2026-08-06 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ It's time to explore the "why" behind the stories as we sit down with graphic novelist Mike Cavallaro. In this fascinating conversation, Mike shares insights into Eowulf, reflects on his family roots in Calabria, Italy, discusses his musical background and much more. It’s a rewarding journey of discovery as we uncover how great comics create spaces for engagement and a little magic along the… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/MikeCavallero.mp3) ## How to Repair After an Argument _2026-08-04 · Dear Young Married Couple_ This is an episode we aired in 2022 and it really resonated with you all. It's a message that doesn't have an expiration date: How to Repair After an Argument It's not always easy to know the steps to take to repair after a nuclear argument. Join Adam + Karissa as they share how you can repair + the steps to do so! Join us for the next DYMC Monthly Live Date Night where we dig into some of these… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN2580578013.mp3?updated=1723823866) ## [A Conversation with Martha Maffei](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/154625600/) _2026-08-03 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ A kind heart is a universal language! Join us as we sit down with mentor, social worker, and CEO of SEPA Mujer, Inc., Martha Maffei. In this inspiring conversation, Martha reflects on her leadership journey, shares the accomplishments that have shaped her career and discusses her commitment to building a stronger, more inclusive community. Learn how she continues to expand SEPA Mujer’s mission… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/MarthaMaffeiEdited.mp3) ## How We Talk to Our Kids About Porn (And the Book That Helped) w/ Kristen Jenson, MA _2026-07-28 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 🛡️📱 When should "the" conversation start, and what happens if we wait too long? Do you know the danger of some of the seemingly "innocent" games your kids are playing online? Hear author and educator Kristen Jenson unpack one of the most important parenting conversations of our time. Whether your child is a toddler, tween, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with confidence,… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL1034424780.mp3) ## [A Conversation with...Sarah Damoff](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/154389224/) _2026-07-21 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Listeners, get ready for a conversation that will stay with you long after the final page. This week, we welcome wife, mother, native Texan and bestselling author Sarah Damoff! We dive into the forces that shape us, the ingredients of good and evil and the lasting impact of love, loss and family. Plus, Sarah shares insights into her acclaimed novels, The Bright Years and The Burning Side. So… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/Sarah_Damoff.mp3) ## Why Your EMPATHY Might Feel FAKE _2026-07-21 · Dear Young Married Couple_ You can genuinely care about your spouse, say all the “right” things, and still leave them feeling completely alone. In this episode, we explore why empathy can sometimes feel fake, how your spouse’s emotions stir up emotions in you, and the subtle difference between holding space and simply trying to make the moment end. What looks like listening may actually be fixing, defending, or even… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL6894450617.mp3) ## [A Conversation with...Robert Hughes](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/154389013/) _2026-07-17 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ From Huntington’s official town flag to its 20 historic cemeteries, Huntington is full of surprises. In this episode, Huntington Town Historian Robert Hughes shares fascinating insights on liberty, Bloomberg Connects, and preserving our community’s rich past. Celebrate Huntington’s Independence Day and see how local history and libraries go hand in hand…In The Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/RobertHughes.mp3) ## Why We're Moving from California 🏡 _2026-07-14 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 🏡 We’re moving and chasing a God-sized dream. This isn’t a story about running away from California. It’s about moving toward the life, ministry, and vision we believe God has been leading us toward for years. We talk about the grief of leaving our home, church, family, and friends; the “breadcrumbs” that helped us recognize God’s direction; and why Nashville gives us a better opportunity to… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL5567586889.mp3) ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UDAHHY3StRGE) _2026-07-14 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [A Conversation With... Dete Meserve](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/154268378/) _2026-07-07 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Step out of the box and discover the power of paying attention to the little things as we sit down with acclaimed film producer and author Dete Meserve. In this inspiring conversation, Dete shares how the best ideas come from opening doors and reveals the importance of curiosity, joy and positivity in everyday life. It’s time to step into the “quiet zone” and experience the simplicity and clarity… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/Dete_Meserveedited.mp3) ## Lessons Learned While WRITING OUR BOOK Together _2026-07-07 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 📖 TODAY'S THE DAY! Hard copies are available on Amazon! You can get it on your doorstep as early as tomorrow. After years of conversations, counseling, rewriting, and refining, we are pulling back the curtain on what creating Dear Young Married Couple taught them about strengthening our own marriage. Whether you're building a dream together or simply trying to build a stronger relationship, this… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL9159787898.mp3) ## Using ChatGPT for Marriage Problems: What You Need to Know _2026-06-30 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 🤖 Is AI a good substitute for marriage counseling? We say no (shocking, right?) 😆 ChatGPT is designed to reinforce assumptions, whether they're accurate or not, and deliver confident answers that aren't always wise. In this episode, we unpack why turning to AI for relationship advice can sometimes deepen misunderstandings instead of bringing healing. That doesn't mean AI is all bad, though. Used… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL5638956664.mp3) ## WE WROTE A BOOK! 🎉 _2026-06-23 · Dear Young Married Couple_ 📖 A dream years in the making is finally becoming reality! Dear Young Married Couple: Letters & Tools for the Fights, the Fun, the Sex, and the Soulwork is available for pre-order in the Kindle version. Hard copies drop 7/7! Pre-order the ebook here and get the audiobook for FREE when it's available! https://a.co/d/02yhAD8O See where we're headed on our book tour! We'd love to meet you !🚗… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL8634985676.mp3) ## We Feel Called to Ministry… Now What? w/ Rev. JD Pearring and Lori Pearring, MA, LMFT _2026-06-16 · Dear Young Married Couple_ What does it really take to build a lasting ministry without sacrificing your marriage, family, or personal well-being along the way? JD and Lori Pearring pull back the curtain on the hidden challenges many leaders face from blind spots and burnout to finances, calling, and emotional health. Resources: Excel Leadership Network https://excelnetwork.org/blog LoriPearringLMFT@gmail.com Dear Young… [Listen](https://swap.fm/track/JhoQDAATtO1l0y8tdKNa/traffic.megaphone.fm/ADL6497436167.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Lyssa Mia Smith](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/153912562/) _2026-05-27 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Never stop turning pages—even if it takes more than 6-seconds - because you never know where the next chapter will take you. YA author Lyssa Mia Smith joins us for a conversation that bounces from literary trends, lightning‑round laughs and a quick game of Kiss, Marry, Kill. From how Twilight reshaped (and arguably invented) the modern YA market to the ripple effects of BookTok, Lyssa brings big… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/Lyssa_Mia_Smith.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Steve Israel](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/153822988/) _2026-04-23 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Once upon a time, there was a Mets‑loving Congressman from New York who went on to become an author—and then opened an independent bookstore called Theodore’s Bookshop. On this episode, we welcome self‑proclaimed history nerd Steve Israel. Steve shares his top five book recommendations for reclaiming critical thinking and unpacks the amygdala. Hold your values tightly, but your ideas… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/Steve_Israel.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Kwani O'Pharrow](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/151999795/) _2026-02-02 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Never stop learning! Go strike up a conversation with your neighbor—or even the person at the deli counter—as we sit down with our F.I.G. (Friend in Government), Assemblyman Kwani B. O’Pharrow. From movies and the “EPCOT of Long Island” to first‑year highlights in office and Capital Grille’s Chilean Sea Bass, we put the Assemblyman to the test. It takes a village—and teamwork—In The Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/O_Pharrow_Podcast.mp3) ## [A Conversation with... Geetu Makin](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/150931341/) _2025-12-22 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Get curious—because what you think the thing is… isn’t always the thing! We’re Makin’ It Healthy today with wellness coach and cookbook author Geetu Makin. Tune in to learn what really happens when you grab that Snickers bar, why “organic” doesn’t automatically mean “healthy” and the essential pantry staples every household should have on hand. We may not all get the same things, but eventually we… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/Meeta.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Senator Monica Martinez](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/150048232/) _2025-11-19 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Every day is different, and today we’re thrilled to sit down with New York State Senator Monica Martinez! She shares insights on the importance of Shannon’s Law, the future of veteran healthcare, and the professor who changed her life’s direction. Join us as we look for the light at the end of the tunnel—because it’s all happening In the Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/martinez.mp3) ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1By9NPexw5TN) _2025-11-19 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [A Conversation With... Rebecca Sanin](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/149366338/) _2025-10-21 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Class is in session… Suffolk County Legislator Rebecca Sanin is here! Sustainability, thinking differently to uncover root causes, empathy and integrating work with life. Turn up the volume in your head… it’s time to welcome the female version of Billy Joel to In The Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/sanin-au.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Madeline Quintyne-McConney](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/148839798/) _2025-10-09 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ It’s time to show up! We are as pleased as punch to have Madeline Quintyne-McConney, President of the Suffolk County Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women! We talk about the importance of advocacy, mentoring today’s young women, equity in the workforce and grandkids! All we need is love because it’s all In The Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/quintyne-mcconney-au.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Jason Richberg](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/148839653/) _2025-09-29 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Do you want to be in the room where it happens? Grab the ramen noodles, today’s episode is with Suffolk County Legislature Minority Leader Jason Richberg! Parenting, work ethics, the path to happiness, his Youth Leadership Caucus, the 12-hour playlist and newsflash, your doctor got an F in school …it's all In The Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/richberg-au.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Steve Stern](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/148228375/) _2025-09-03 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Today's episode is with New York State Assemblyman and HHHCL patron, Steve Stern! A conversation about water sustainability, which era he would love to be a politician during, and most importantly, his aspiration of being Deputy Supervisor of the Stern House. It's all In The Stacks! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/stern-au.mp3) ## [A Conversation With... Samantha Calandrino](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/148012093/) _2025-08-25 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ Joe talks to Samantha Calandrino, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator at the Long Island State Veterans Home. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/sam-au.mp3) ## [Devil May Cry](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/146744685/) _2025-07-02 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ || July 2025 || Laura, Joe, & Karissa discuss the new Devil May Cry animated series. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/dmc-au.mp3) ## [Strange Pictures](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/145970705/) _2025-06-02 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ || June 2025 || Laura & Joe discuss Strange Pictures by the mysterious Uketsu. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/strangepictures-au.mp3) ## [Suzume](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/145096222/) _2025-05-01 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ || May 2025 || Laura and Karissa discuss Makoto Shinkai's Suzume. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/suzume_cut-au.mp3) ## [Beyond the Stacks](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/144470082/) _2025-04-11 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ || April 2025 || Beyond the stacks and on to the internet. Joe & Karissa discuss free library resources (Libby, Kanopy, etc.), movies, and the future of streaming! [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/jp_cut-au.mp3) ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hFo2x8z1Jg2r) _2025-04-11 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [The Women](https://podcast.show/inthestacks/episode/141091227/) _2025-01-17 · Half Hollow Hills Community Library · In the Stacks_ || January 2025 || Zack & Karissa talk about The Women by Kristen Hannah. [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/inthestacks/content.blubrry.com/inthestacks/july_2024_the_women_EDITED.mp3)